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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1897-03-26, Page 1SIE VOL. XXVL,---NO, 1311. HOMUTH & ONLZI WE SELL CHEAP MILLINERY OPENING We propose having our Spring Millinery Opening on FRIDAY Evening, April 2nd WINGHAM ORCHESTRA WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE. —STORE OPEN AT 8 O'CLOCK --NO GOODS SOLD. —EVERYBODY WELCOME. —COME AND SEE US. --GREAT ATTRACTIONS AT THI; GROCERY COUNTER. —NO ROOM FOR PRICES THIS WEEK. -Millinery apprentices Wanted. • WE SELL CHEAP. {l,_ HOMUTH dL BOWLES SPRING TERM, APRIL. 1st. 67TV CENTRAL BUSINESS COLLEGE, STRATFORD, - ONT. Canada's rteadin2 Commercial School This is the best time of the year to enter college. Five of our receut grad- uates secured situations in one week, Catalogues free. W: J. ELLIOTT, Principal. Marriage Licenses Issued by FieAi c PAT nSON, No 23, Vic- toria street, Winghatu, Ont. No witnesses required, New Ads. G DlcTutyro—Money Lost, Chisholm's—Blood Purifiers. Miss Boyd -Spring Millinery. Mrs. Green—Millinery Opening. McXinuon dr Co.—March Sales. D. 3, Geddes—Change of Business. Colin Campbell—Stearn'a Perfumes S. Bennett--Sn'hes, Doors, I3lincls, etc. Hornuth & Bowles ---Millinery Opening. M. A. Blcindno—Dress Goods, Wats, ate. LOCAL NEWS. i?V INGHAM, ONTARIO, FRIDAY, MARCH 26, x.891. —The Presbyterian S ohool of this place contributed tlio sem of $3Q to the Indian Famine Relief Fund. —Mr. R, 3, Swan of Cliesley, formerly of Wingham, has purchased the stockeof A. Robinson & Co. of that town, and is run, ning it off. —Me. D. MoKeezie of the Coterie Veter. leery College, will Assist John Wilson, V. S., in his practice during the coming sum- mer. Mr. McKenzie arrived in town on Monday. —A. number of the sporting fraternity took advantage of the floods which had driven the mutlkeate out of their winter quarters and siidooeded in bagging a num- be f those animals. -Mer. William Gifford left on Monday for Forest ,Itet•e he has secured a pasition as teacher Mr. Gifford *ill be missed by his companions here, who unite in wishing him success in his new ynclereekfng. —Mr. G. It Irvin has disposed of his tailoring busineee to Wm. T. Sullivan of Flesherto who took charge of the shop on Tuesday*, Alt Mr. Iryio's accounts have been placed with his solicitor, E. L. Dick- inson, for collection. —A. 11. Cochrane, of Brussels, was in town for several days during the present week and gave the Telles Offioe a friendly call. Mr. Cochrane having formerly been a member of the Teems steff is always a welcome visitoi< to the sanctum. —Mr. Geo. Cline has in training between 60 and 75,voiees on the cantata 'Daniel' which he expects to give in three or four weeks. All lovers of good music will look forward to the presentation of this difficult cantata with pleasure. —The floods this spring will not be heavy here owing to the gradual passing away of the snow. On Sunday morning the high watermark was reached when the road between the two bridges was covered tv'th ablate a foot of water at ono point, Mr. Frank Hogg met with a painful a eident on Wednesday morning. t. While operating the squaring knife in Young & Poulin 's tin shop the first finger of his left hand, in some way, got too far through and the des ding blade snipped the end of that digit. Rev, I)r. Jackson of Galt who preached in the Presbyterian church Here on the oc- casion of their Anniversary services has re- ceived a call to Cleveland. The presby- tery of Guelph has released him from hie charge and passed a resolution regrtting his rem wet front their presbytery. --Mr. Jaynes McAlpine entertained a number of the Sons of S3othand and their wifcs on Thursday evening last. Pipers Gilchriet and McDonald were present and played a number of selections while Mr. Fewiar supplied music on the violin. A. most enjoyable evening was spelt. —Tito true standing of an editor is ap- preciated after death. if not before. A lawyer sept the following words of censol ation to the widow of an editor::"I cannot tell you how pained I was to bear that your husband had gone to heaven. We were bosom friends, but can never meet atxtin." —More snow yet. —Millinery Openings. —C. 0. F. meet to -night. —The first Maple Syrup has made its apearence in town. ft ---lies Powell is seriously ill at the resi. . en ce of Mrs. 1r10 uw. --.lascphine street has had a thorough scraping and presents a much move re. ;spectable appearance. —Owing to the thaw in the early part of the 'week, the carnival for Tuesday night -was postponed indefinitely, D3r. Wm. Campbell of the town plot as been nursing au abcess on his left arm the result of a bruises l tt are pleased to see him around again. —Bev. Wm, Lowe was in London on Friday last attending a meeting of the Executive Commit tee of the Synod of Huron, and on Si,iel,ty he was in Lucks now /tithe interest a of foreign miesions. Bev, Duthie, of I .uii..row, Itad charge of the service held. 41r. D. J. Geddes, who has purchased . idcDonald's butchering business here, has moved into town aucV will carry ou business at the old standN Mr. Geddes will keep a first close line of ineats on hand and will be pleased to see the many custo- mers who have so long patronized -this shop. See his ad. —'.Che Canadian Government has been advised that Her Majesty's Government has selected Tuesday June 22nd, a; the day on which to hold the official celebration of the Diamond Jubilee, and the 'Ministers are consequently considering whether it is advisable to set aside this clay for official celebration in the Dominion, or to hold it on Monday 21st. —The Clinton New Era says:—Mr, Jas. Wafters. who has for a long time been it leading employee of Mr. S S. Cooper, has taken a situation in Wingham with Mr. Bennett, formerly of Ssaforth, and goes to his new work cn Monday. nest ; he is a good workmate, it rattling fine fellow and Winghatn gains by his accessiotl to its population. —Last week Mr. T. I•I. Ross received a car load of binders and mowers from the Massey•Earris shops at Brantford and another oar load of drills from the Toronto works of the same firm. These have near- ly all been disposed of. Me. Ross is the hustling agent and handles machinery in a way that would give old "hard Times" a fit. —The Inspector for the Underwriters' Association was in town on Thursday. The alarm was turned on and in one miteete end 52 seconds water was playing at full force from the hydrant et the carrier of Patrick street. The Inspector was pleased with the promptness with whish tho brigade responded to the call but did considerable complaining regard- ing certain other matters. --The sha solders of the proposed flax Mill met in t Council Chamber Saturday afternoon. 1 . Amos Tfpling was appoint- ed Chairman nd W. Robertson Secretary. Mr. John Iitt na made an offer of a betid- ing to the Company in the event of their starting a mill here. Tho following pro- visional directors were appointed; Messrs. W. Clegg, A.Young, Wm. Ilenderson, Rich Hogg and Autos Tipting. y. TI:IIE:. $1 A YEAR IN ADVANC , E. WatsonEsq.,, Toi Toronto, General 'Manager of the Provident l7avings Life Assurance Society, was in town for the purpose of securing an agent to represent the Company in this district, Mr, .1. Hal• lideyof Diagonal street was the fortunate person receiving the appointment as General' Agent for the counties of Huron and Wellington without asking or soliciting in any way for the position. !Mr. Halliday begins his engagement the first of April. —"The different numbers on the pro- gram gave fall scope to Miss ltamsay's Nettled ability, and .were executed in a manner which gave evidence of a good dramatic training and pure sympathy with the characters represented. Mies Ram. say's stage presence is exceptional; besides being tall and handsome, she possesses a charm of manner and grace of movement and expression which are very attractive." —Toronto Globe. Miss Ramsay will be in Wingham Wednesday April 7th: —The Woman's Christian Temperance Union of 1Vinghatn will 'D. V.) be re-organ- izes-tin e-organ- izedin the Temperance Halt on Friday, April 2nd, in the afternoon at 3 o'clock. Christian women from all the churches, who are interested in the prohibition move- ment are cordially and earnestly invited to attend. Mrs. A. B. Reede, of Teeswater. County President, of Bruce and Miss K. M. Fisher, President of Huron Co., W. C. T.11 , will he present to address the meet- ing after. which the election of officers and other business will be proceeded with. All are welcome. "The Star of the evening was Miss Alexandrine Ramsay, who both recited and sang. This was her first appearance in a concert program here, and she made n very favorable impression. She has a clear, sympathetic voice, and much sweet- ness and power, and her style of reading shows marked elocutionary ability. "Sqaring the Circle," and "The Sermon Taster" (Ian McLaren), two teadings, and the Gaelic song, "Fhir it Bhatit,' were her programme numbers. All were encored, and one of her selections in response witsR:idyard Kipling's 'A Ballad of East and West.' "—Hamilton Evening Times. It will bo your privilege to hear her April 7th, St. Andrew's Society's Concert, "Miss Ramsay it may be truly said, made a great hit in her recitations, and kept the house in roars of laughter. Her work in "The Sermon 'Taster,' a selection from Ian McLnren's book, the 'Bonnie Brier Bush,' brought forth a epoutaneons outburst of applause. and the manner in which she recited 'Squaring the Circle' sinp'.y captivated the audience,—Ottawa Daily Free Press. Here April 7th, Spraying of Fruit Trees. The department of Agriculture of On- tario hat decided to continue the experi• fruits this year. This ental s nra rn of resT r locality has been selected as onwhere the work will be conducted. H. Orr, the Superir•tendent of the work will bo in Wingham on Monday March the 29th at 10 it. no and will bo pleased to meet all those interested in the culture of fruit to inakearrengements for carrying on the work. Mr. Orr requests that the fruit growers of this locality to meet together and arrange it place of meeting and notify him at Fruitland, as soan,as possible. Wedded. O)n Wednesday, March 170, Mr. Wm. Halliday, drayman for Button seVessant, was married to Miss Janet Eadie at the residence of the bride's mother; Turnberry. Rev. A. C. Stewart ofliciatedAnd,..attOoth' r •fie agreingnythe ted•uct ts, to the nitrober of "wheal fifty ,,rgat"down to a supper fit foi:<.the Queo. 'After the inner men :had, been -set 1iri singing, music and dancing wore +trder.pntil niicfui'ght; when the guesteaselpaired to t$$ir„,homes wishing the newly married .couple,-.,igil - plenty and prosperity -through -=life. They have since taken up their residence on Pat street where they wilt in future reside A Talented Artiste. "St: George's Hall was well filled heat evening with a fashionable audience, the occasion being an elocutionary and musical entertainment given by Miss Alexandrine Ramsay. A most favorable impression was created by Diss Ramsay, who in a number of recitals, most of them given in costume, we evidence of the possession of a very unusual amount of naturae dramatic power. Miss Ramsay possesses the addi- tional advantage of a striking presence, ease and grace of movement, a sweet and flexible voice well uudor command, and a very intelligent appreciation of the char• %eters which she interprets. She has the happy faculty of piecing herself at once on the best terms with her audience"—Toronto Mail and Empire, DII r Miss fa.elw od of Wroxeter,visite ing at Mr. A. ll., MoDonatdte over tv Snday. Mr. Will Robertson, teacher, in West Wawanosh, spent Saturday and Sunday at home. ins Maggie Vanmtone who has bean 'siting friends in Hamilton for some weeks has returned home. 1st Mr. Jos. Golley is lin Hamilton this week attending the annual meeting of the Grand Council, C. 0. C. F. Mrs, Russell, who ham been living with her daughter, Mrs. D. Sutherland, left on Tuesday for St, Louis, toe Memo, Colin McCarthy and W. G. Burkholder, of Brussels, were in town on Wednesday en route for Rosstand. �r. Macdonald left ou the noon train D onlay for SStrntford,.where'he.tviti speed a day with his brother before proceeding to Ottawa. tom. Mr. E. W. Moorehouse, who has been visiting at the residence of Mr, Geo. Wade, returned home to Providence, Rhode Island last week. Mr. and Mrs. Thorns. who have been spending the winter with friends in town, have returned to Grandin, Dakota. They were accompanied by Miss Frankie Gray and Miss Cowden. l Hugh Hickey, representative of Lucas Steel & Bristol, who drew $1000 out of the Montreal Lottery a few weeks ago was in town on Wednesday. lMr. Joe Carrruth left on Tuesday for li" c 1 r I ForestVHe will be greatly missed in the band hero in which he has always ta,)ten a deep interest. Among those who left for the North West on Tuesday were: Chris. Jobb for Brandon ; J. Martin, Hartney ; David Culvert, W. L, Scott and D Holmes, Boies- evain ; W. Groves, Griswold ; 0. Cunning - ton, Virden ; A, Galbraith, Mooseman.V Personals. Percy 1E11 of Walkerton is fu town. Mr. W. F. 1Vaebsmitlt was in Attain Dtendey. 11dr. John Kerney, of Goclerich, wee in town Sunday. Wesley Walker, of Brussels, was visiting he town Sunday. Mr. F. S. Scott, of Brussels, was in town Monday on his way to London, ltev, Gunn, of Gotrie, had charged of th Friday evening services in St. l'ane's, 'Wows Notes. The NOV). Scotia Proviucial elections take place on April 20. Brantford's tate of taxatieo this year will be17 mills on the dollar. A discovery of hard coal is reported oa the shorn of Bake Winnipeg. Tho Royal Grenadiers will bo invited to visitKingston on May 23 and 21. Mr. Gladstone has written a sixteen page pamplot on the "Enstern Crisis," Safe-crackers stole over $240 from the T. E. Walker Company's safe at Elwell - ton. Wm, Robb of Morris purporos removing to Mituitoba with his wife andy anvil this f week D,. Ecktnier of Ethel has rented his farm to John McAllister of Grey for is term of years. The Hamilton & Dundee railway tree. the was interrupted on Saturday by a washout. Mrs, Monteith, an old lady of Strat- ford, was run uver by a runaway horse and killed. Willie Little, a Weston boy, slipped off a bridge over the Humber ]Liver and was carried away. Mi•. John Beattie, county clerk ot Wellington and a ptiyate banker at Fergus is dead. Mrs. Louis Cyr, of Ironsides, put a leaf of tobacco ou tt cut hand and died of blood -poisoning. Che;loy has been added to tho list of post utfices that may receive post office packages in bond. Mr. JusticeTascherean of the Sup- reme Court and Miss Panet were mar- ried at Ottawa. The by-law toiissue$10,000 debentures to consolidate the debt of Welland was carried unanimously. A severe earthquake shock was felt at Montreal and at many other points in Quebec on Tuesday. Mr. John Patterson, a Grand Trunk employee, atSt. Thomas, was run oyer by a train and killed. Some New Hamburg citizens ere in favor i f forming a stock company and starting n woolen mill. Mr. J. W. Bell. M. P,, was re-elected Grand Master of the Orange Grand Lodge of Ontario East. Word has been received of the snfe arrival in Antwerp ot Artist Homer Watson and wile from Berlin, Ont. Brantford contributed about $1,000 to the India fatnine fund, and remitted the amount to the Governor-General. Two cnses supposed to be leprosy are under the supervision of the \Vinnipeg Health Department. Both are foreign- ers, Joseph Dumas is on trial at Chatham ate the charge of shooting Mrs. Snook, a widow living alone, and robbing her house. Over MO was taken in on the plates at the First Methodist church, St. o Thomas, on 8 nudity, tot missionary pup- poses. 1\tiss. Lizzie daughter of Mr. Thomas t B'rtsdwell of Ilowiek, and Wni. Angst of the Berne Township, were joined in rnatti- mony. Manager Merry del Val, the recently appointed Papal delegate to Canada, sailed from Liverpool for New York on Saturdays Nothing is known of the fate of the 100,000 poor people in the flooded low- lands of the White, Arkansas and Black Rivers to Arkansas. A charge of heresy will be brought against Ian MacLaren at the English Presbyterian. Synod next month, based on ono of his books. A large moo umerit ofEmperor William I, was unveiled at Berlin with magnifi- cent ceremonies. Monday was the old Emperor's t; tepary. The Governor-General will shortly announce it date for the closing of the national India famine fund, which hate. now reached about $130,000. T. P. Mitlhollen, a clerk employed by S. Davis & Co, cigar manufacturers. Montreal, was arrested on a charge of embezzliteg$800 from the tirm. There are at present more inmates in the Waterloo County House of industry than at any time in the history of the institution. The number is 113. At the Chatham Assizes Thomas La- clair. who has been away from hotne for many years, cued a Mr. Labadie for alienating his wife's affections. The action was dismissed, The Hull Electric Railway has served the Ottawa Electric Company with notice of a claim asking for d20,000 dam. ages of infringement upon the territory and rights of the Hull company, Mr. Richard Halford, of Welcome, Ont. drove into it stream and was carried away. His horse was drowned. and he was rescued with Great difficulty after being in the water about two hours. Last Friday while working the grieving maebine at the Doherty Organ Factory at Clinton Fred Doherty got his second and third fingers in the knaves and the mem- bers were badly lacerated. As a result he is off work. At a meeting of the Clinton C. I., a foot- ball club was organized when the following officers were elected : Pres., Mr. J, Hous- ton ; Vice -pies., Mr. W. E. Reed; Capt., H. Switzer; Sec.-Treas., S. G. Plummer; Curator, D, Ross. .Miehnel Donnelly, C. P. R. agent at Mount Forest, was injured by falling off a car some months ago. And never 1 e- vor . ' d onMonday. co ed H a died end. y. lIe was 56 years of age, and had been agent in Mount Forest for 25 years. Hon. Sidney Fisher announces that the Government has made tinal arrange- ments for the cold storage of butter and other perishable food products which will be shipped weekly on steamships run tttug between Montreal and Avon- mouth, London and Liyerpool. The Cretan chiefs have rejected the scheme for autonomy proposed by the powers, declaring that nothing but annexation to Greece will satisfy them. It is said the powers are tai idly drifting apart in their policies of dealing with the gxestion. A most distressing accident occurred at the New Hamburg pottery Wednes- day. The 12 -year-old son of tlourad Schneider, while assisting at the grind - n u log of clay, ,got c.ah t in the horde. power and was not rescued before one foot was badly smashed and the leg broken in two places. The postmastor•gencral purposes as for es his department is concerned, to issue a new:postage stamp for the Jubilee year. It will have a,limited circulation only, pro- bably for .t period of months covering the juhtllee celebration during the corning summer. 'When the sale is stopped the present three cont stamp will again be put in circulation. Geo. Shiels, jr,, of Grey, while working in Bobt. bush, lot Lti, con. 16, last week met with what might have been a very serious if not fatal accident, by the breaking of a small black ash tree that was struck by another they had felled. Mr. Shiels saved his life probably by throwing u'i his right arm which received the weight of the blow acid saved the caving in of his senile. The Gall Reformer says: A young min, while watching the floor at the Main Street bridge at noon Saturday, WAS sc affected by the grandeur of the sight that he let a bundle, containing a snit of clothes just from the tailor, that he had in leis arms, drop into the depbs below. He now thinks haat his nerves are out of order. Mrs. Matthew Snowden, of Mitchell had the misfortune to break her left arta at the wrist on Thursday evening. Mr. and Mre. Snowden intended to go to her Sergt.-Major Schoot in the MethotUst Church, and firs. Snowden being about ready, started for the barn to see what was keeping her husband, when she fell, breaking her arm. Dr, Wood was called and set the fracture. Three hrem peep belonging to Mr. Craw- ford, a farmer near M.itue,iling%gave birth to four Lambe each a few days age, Ott twelve altogether, Two belontring to another farmer gave birth to three each. Business Locals, Choice wall paper atW. II. WALtActi's. Fresh butter and ewe at NOtrTH END GROCERY. Latest New York designs in wall paper a# W. H. WALLAc1c's, 3.26tf FAitinsns—Butter, highest price paid at North End Grocery. Go with the rush to 1V, H. 1Vallaee's for wall paper. 1.26tf Ferniest class oysters either in bulk or served try McKie vie's Goodayalueemearomeeseandsreroebtei at Non•rn Sem Gztoceae. Millinery Opening at Miss Wallace's on Friday April 2nd and the following days. The latest Imperial Photos, 35 per doe at the Star Photo Studio, Beaver Block. 3 1L box Jersey Cream Sodas: for 25c at North End Grocery. 3-Stf Epicure brand of meats at Non'rtr END GeocEnv. 1.. Be sure tenet attend the Millinery Opening at Miss Wallace's on Friday April 2nd and following days. 3 Zee. Fos SALE Cueee A c mfortable dwell- ing house with stab Apply to M. Le. - mom Box 10 , in hare. 3-12b. Lost—On the . th ins A pair of eye- glasses, goal rine, nder will be suit- ably rewarded ving then at this office. —For first-class tailoring and cheap gents' furnishings, try Webster & Co. Remember the place, in Queen's block, House To RENT.—Frame dwelling on Albert street apply to this office or to Peter Imlay, Wingliam or Whitechurch P. O. Tical. Yawn FRIENDS—Tile TRIES and Globe to new subscribers three months and the Canadian Cabinet 1 premium all for 40 cents, 3-5tf Trete Marr—b rut s desirous of obtain- ing flax seed shoe call at Young & Paul- iu's Hardware sto t, before April 1st and state the quanti ties will require, 3-26a, D. M. Gordon gives 15 lbs of Mend piqued white beaus for 25c. and buy Butter, and dried apples by the ton—pays highest prices. Say ! You cannot do without papers dur- ing the session of Parliament. The Globe, Triixe, for 3 months, and premium for 40 cents. 3.511 Handsome presents given away every day at D el. Gordon's; every article is a household gem, and indispensille. All are welcome. Call at the Totes Office to see the picture of the Cabinet ministers.40 cents will pay for the picture iuicl ibe TIMES and Globe for 3 months, to new subscribers. The right man in the right place. Give McAlpine a trial for an up-to-date meal at 15 cents. Special arrangetr.eut can bemade for bored by the week. It pays to get your bills printed tet the Tures office. A free notice given with sale hills, church bills, &c., and are read in hundreds of hones. ,The Central Restaurant, Mclienzie's building, has been renovated throughout and every convenience has been added for the patrons' comfort. Meals at all hours. Oysters served in any style. Also agent for the Huron Steam Laundry which turns out work equal to any city laundry. Leave orders at my store. Jonas Me:1i.riNy'• Proprietor.. "Satisfactory Results" So says Dr. Curlett, an old and honored practitioner, ic. Belleville, Ontario, who writes: "For wasting Diseases and Scrof- ula I have used Scott's Emulsion with the most satisfactory results." Business Change Having purchased t e tailoring business formerly carried on b 0 :. H. Irvin, I n ill endeavor to turn ot , line of ftrst•etass work. and would resp • i ely solicit a share of the patronage o to p .lic., it-rytitL W T. SULLIVAN. Consult Tont Doctor. If he advises Cod Liver Oil, we recom, mend Wampole's Tasteless Preparation All you taste is Wild Ctterry and that is good. What you get is flesh and strength cures coughs, colds and wasting diseases at Chisholm'sDrug Store. 3.5f yBeetle. rA:vsonc. -In Lower Wingbani, oa the ..2nd enat., the wife of Mr, Wm. Ransom; At eonl_ iVnagTEtt— EuwAttm --•itt West Wawa - nosh on Wednesday, March 24, Mr. J. Webster to Miss Lizzie 'awards, daughter of James Edwards. tim o—Stowe---•In Bhrevnle on Wed- nesday March 21th, at the residence of the bride's mother, by the Rev._ D. ?errie, Mr. Ifo ort C. Sting, to Miss 't ,knnie Stowe.Vier lnlAnitI#iibt.