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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-04-06, Page 5Thursday. April 6th, 1939 WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES © ©©PRETTY - IS B© © 0 © © IMPORTED DRESSES Gay, crisp, imports from New York!' They’re printed in floral or block patterns on light or dark backgrounds in tailored or dressy styles, self or white collars or fancy button trim. In rose, green, ‘ blue,, red or navy. Sizes 14 to 44. nose For distinctive smartness, for exceptioiial long wear you should certainly try these hose. They are ideal, especially foi* this time of year when the streets are sloppy as they are splashproof and snag re­ sisting and will give excellent serv­ ice. They come#in all of'the newest Spring shades. Sizes 8% to 10%. 79c Pa THE WORD FOR HATS O B © 79c and $1.00 © GLOVES Callum, Vancouver. Miss Maxwell al­ though an invalid, was always an ear­ nest Christian and devoted much of her time to religious matters. She had lived in Zion 33 years. She went to live with her sister, Aggie, 42 years ago, who passed away Feb. 14th, 1937. illness, of this passed at his L William J» Adair Following a two weeks’ William J. Adair, a resident district for over 60 years, peacefully away in his sleep late residence, Minnie Street, early Sunday morning, in his 82nd year. He was born at Newcastle, Ont,, Darling­ ton Township, and as a young man of 21 years came to East Wawanosh, where he carried on his trade as car­ penter. After his marriage, nearly 55 years ago, to Jennie Martin of East Wawanosh, they resided at Gorrie and Fordwich for 12 years where he con- ducte.d a sawmill. Forty-one years ago he took up farming on the 9th Con. of Turnberry where he resided until he retired to Wingham six year ago. He was a faithful member of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church and a member of the Canadian Order of Foresters, being a charter member of the Belgrave lodge. He took a great interest in municipal affairs and was for five years a councillor in Turn­ berry. He leaves to mourn his passing be- j sides his wife, three daughters and one son, Mrs. J, W. (Ida) Beckwith, Glendora, Calif,; Mrs. Ethel Prast and Edith, of Toronto; J. Roy, of Turn­ berry. He is also survived by one sis­ ter, Mrs. J. McLarty, of Toronto; sev­ en grandchildren and one great-grand­ child. One son, Gordon, died while serving overseas during the Great War. Rev. Kenneth MacLean, Minister of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, conducted the funeral service at his late residence on Tuesday afternoon. The pailbearers were: Wm, Jenkins, Wm. Deans, James Porter, John Fry- fogle, John Weiler, J. W. Scott. Burial took place in Wingham Cem­ etery.* Frierids and relatives from Bowmanville, Oshawa, Toronto and Thedford, attended the funeral, Top Coats and Suits For Sp •You get so much more in the smart exclusive culm­ tom styling'. More in the correct “cut” and expert- tailoring. More in the fine woollens with their ex­ clusive patterns and weaves. All this excellence adds up to better value for you. Come in . . . see for yourself the new Society Brand, Shiffer-Hillman, Warren K. Cook Clothes for Spring. $17.50to $27.50 Heavy imported art silk gloves in pull-on style, lust­ rous finish, neatly trimmed with embroidered backs, fan­ cy zipper fasteners, some with eyelet work in backs, a nice range of colors from which to choose. Sizes 6 to Umbrellas Novelty Oiled Silk Feminine veils drift across crowns and float from brimsz in pretty fashion — realistic- flowers bloom in all their col­ orful beauty. Not in years have hats, been such flatter­ ers. $1.95 to 2.95 Don’t risk wearing your new Easter Hat without one of these for protection! 16-rib paragon frames with bound edge in print­ ed colors of red, green, brown, White and navy. Excellent value at Hanna-& Co., Ltd. Extra Slip Value Duchess .Satin and Angel­ skin Slips. To assure you of a smooth-fitting silhouette these slips are expertly tail­ ored and come in lace, em­ broidery or fagotted trim­ ming and will give every sat­ isfaction to the wearer, in Tea Rose or White. Sizes 32 to 42. William H. Armstrong A, former resident of Turnberry, William Harry Armstrong, died in Parkwood Hospital, London, in his 74th year. He was born in Lobo Township and farmed ,on the 10th Concession of Turnberry prior to leaving this 'district about 40 years ago. For the past 10 years he has lived in London. Surviving are four sisters, Mrs. M. J. O’Hagan and Mrs. E. E. Morrison, of London; Mrs. A. J. Weir, Detroit, and Mrs. William Vanstone, Turnber­ ry. The funeral service was held at the Killingsworth funeral home, London, on Tuesday morning. Bruial took place in Wingham Cemetery Tuesday afternoon. 1 Easter Haberdashery for Men and Boys Ties, Socks and Hats. Mr. Williams, of Cranbrook, conduct­ ed the services, interment being made in Wroxeter Cemetery. Mr. William Speers of Brussels contributed a solo. The pall-bearers were; Wm. Adams, Wm. Doig, John Bryans, Howard Wylie and Wm. Speers. The flower­ bearers were Hugh Doig, Harry Ad- ams, Clayton Grainger, Paul Adams, Clarence McCallum, and Duncan Mc­ Dougall. Those who attended the funeral from a distance were Robt. McKer­ cher,’ Montreal, Mrs. F. P. Sander­ son, Toronto; Tyndal Ritchie, Wing­ ham, and a number from Brussels. When in the Store don’t forget to visit our Children’s Wear Dept, where you will find the finest collection of wearables we have ever shown. SECOND FLOOR Walker Stores, Limited MORRIS / We are sorry to hear Mr. Robert Turvey fell and broke his breast­ bone last (Monday. Mrs. W. Rudd received the sad news that her nephew at Elora had passed away. Mrs. Rudd left Satur­ day to attend the funeral. HOT CROSS BUNS Miss Janet Robertson spent Sun­ day with her mother and brother, 1st line. Mr. Andrew Holmes attended'the funeral of Mrs. Holmes’ sister in Tor­ onto last week. \$e are sorry to hear Mr. Walter Sellers was kicked on the leg by a horse on Saturday. Mr. George Wheeler was sick for a couple of days with a bad cold. We hopd he will soon be better. Miss Flora Coulter spent the week­ end with her parents, at Zetland. Miss Agnes Hastings is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Melville Mathers, 1st line. ‘ Mrs. Jim Johnston spent Monday with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Dobie at Auburn. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nelson and Miss Vera Little, near Courey’s Cor­ ners, are laid' up with the flu. Mr. Ra If) h-Cameron is busy making maple syrup, when the sun shines; others are buzzing wood, that are not sick with the flu. The W.M.S. of the Ashfield United Church arc holding their Easter meet­ ing or Monday. At present it is not certain who will be the guest speaker. It will be held in Hackett’s Church. OBITUARY Mrs. Thomas Inglis community ^vas shocked >f the death o Wm. ©. Mrs. Richard J. Webb Following a stroke, Mrs. Richard J. Webb, formerly of Wingham, passed on in Hamilton General Hospital on Sunday, April 2nd, in tier 72nd year, tier maiden name was Nellie .Thomp­ son and she was born near Seaforth. About 20 years ago she and her hus­ band left here to reside in Hamilton. They moved to Wingham from Luck­ now. „In May last year her husband died and he was buried in Wingham Cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Thomas G. Free, of Toronto, also four grandchildren. Two sons predeceased her. The funeral service was held at the Funeral Home of Dodsworth, Marlatt and Brown, Hamilton, on Tuesday ev­ ening. Interment in Wingham Cem­ etery Wednesday (to-day). ASHFIELD home where her efforts were untiring, a splendid neighbour and devoted to her church, being one of its active Alexander McKercher The death occured Friday evening, March 24th, at his home, Lot 20, Con. A stire sign of the Easter sea­ sen ** delicious, crispy, hot cress btihs . « . a treat in them­ selves 'and an appetizing addi­ tion to a connoisseur’s meal. Order a dozen today. Gibson’s Bakery Always The Rest Phone 145 Mr. Palmer Irwin, near Belfast, went to Sarnia last week to work. Miss Harriet Whitley, near Crewe, is assisting Mrs. Spence Irwin, at pre­ sent. Mr. Leonard Phillips, of near For­ dyce, is assisting Mr. Tom Glenn, near Mafeking. Sorry to hear that Mrs. Albert Helm, and .Mr. Jacob Hunter* JW Zion, are under the doctor's cafe. The hear of the death of one of Howick’s highly respected citizens in the per­ son of Mrs. Thomas Inglis, who pass­ ed peacefully away at the Walkerton Hospital oh March 25th, death being due to a heart attack. Mrs. Inglis, who had been in poor health for some time, was not considered seriously 111 until a few days prior to her death. Her maiden name was Margaret Isabella Bell, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Bell. She was born in the year 1869 in the city of Quebec, coining to Howick with her parents as a young girl. She was married to Thomas Inglis in the year 1898. 4 She was of a loving kind disposL tion and very much devoted to her to her church, being one of its active members, very highly respected by all C., Howick Township. Although he who knew her. She leaves to mourn I had been in failing health for about her loss, her husband, two daughters, Barbara at home, (Nellie) Mrs. Geo. Zufelt of Sudbury; five sons, Smith and William at home, John of Tor­ onto, Anderson of Ailsa Craig, James of Carrick, and one little grandson. Three sisters, Mrs. Charles McElwain of Fordwich, Mrs. Fred Davidson, of Wingham, Mrs. John Mitchell, Turn­ berry, and one brother, John Bell, of Tacoma, Washington. The funeral was held from the fam­ ily residence on March 28th, the ser­ vices being conducted by her pastor, Rev. W. J. Raynor of McIntosh, terment in the Gorrie Cemetery, pall-bearers were her five sons nephew, George Inglis. 111- The and Nettie Maxwell Miss Nettie Maxwell passed away March 27th, 1939, at the home of her brother-in-law, J. A. Nicholson, 3100 Emmaus Ave., Zion, Ill. Miss Max­ well was the daughter o'f the late Mr, andwMrs. Robert Maxwell, Bluevale Road, She was born June 30th, 1863, and had four brothers and three sis­ ters* all of whom have passed away with the exception oLMfs. W. C. Me- a year, he had only been confined to his bed about three weeks. Mr. McKercher was a life-long res­ ident of Howick, having been born on the homestead, Lot 2, Con. 4. He was a member of the Board of Direc­ tors of the Howick Mutual Fire In­ surance Co., since the death of his fa­ ther, 25 years ago. His father was one of the first chartered directors of the same company. Mr. McKercher 1 has been president for thp last few years. Mr. McKercher was also a Director of the Wroxeter Telephone Co. He was greatly interested in the activities of the Huron County Plowmen’s As­ sociation having first competed at a ’ plowing match as a boy over 60 years ago. Mr. McKercher is survived by his wife, formerly Margaret J, Ritchie, of Howick, and four sons, Tyndal and Ewart, of Howick, James, of Rose­ town, Sask., Allan of Jamestown, and five grandchildren; also one brother, Duncan, and one sister, Mrs, Thos, Lovell, of Howick. The funeral was held at his late res­ idence oil Monday, March 27th. Reft LADIES— Gay new colors to blend and compli­ ment every costume; dusty Tans, Browns, Blues and a large collection of this Spring’s most important number, Patent. The price belies the workmanship and styling of these fashion successes. MEN— You’ll find the shoe you want in this collection of new-styled bootmaker mod­ els. Of selected calf known for its wear­ ing qualities. In Black and Tan shades all sizes.