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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-04-17, Page 4hjP I- < ® h > T** Stainton Hardware WEEK-END SPECIALS Household Cleaning Needs Mop Sticks....................... Self*Wringing Mop .. ........... Step Ladder, 5 Ft. (rod under every step) Aero No Rubbing Liquid Wax, Pints .,., Quarts ,. ..■» + * * •* Motor Oil (bulk for cars or tractors ... 49c gal. t I. mmn... Grass Seed Mixture (No. 1 Seed) . $12.00 Bus. 35% Red Clover, 65% Alfalfa. 7 WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Formaldehyde FOR YOUR GARDEN Bamboo Rakes................ Garden Rakes (14 Tooth)*« ♦ Lawn Mowers, 4 Blades, 14 inch, Ball Bearing Only.............................................................$7.95 .. 89cGarden Spades............................................. Hand Garden Set — Fork, Trowel, Cultivator - Special............39c Garden Seeds in Bulk, Best Varieties, at Special Prices. AUCTION SALE—Of the House and Household Effects of the late John Anderson, also 7 acres on Diagonal Road, will be held at the residence, John Street, Wingham, at 1.30 p.m., Saturday, April 19th. Terms — ’ Chattels Cash. Property, 10% at time of sale and balance in 30 days. Subject to reserved bid. Matt. Gay nor, Auctioneer. AUCTION SALES of every kind con ducted. For courtesy, experience, successful sale, engage Matt Gaynor, Lucknow. .BACKACHES GO QUICKLY, often after first dose. RUMACAPS two- way action attacks the cause, reliev es the pain. McKibbon’s Drug Store. FOR SALE—At the Mildmay Furni ture Store—16 Reconditioned Pianos * $25 up; New and Used Singer Sew ing Machines; Electric and Gas En gine Washers; Paint, and Wallpap er; “Frigidaire” Refrigerators; Fur niture. J. F. Schuett & Sons, Mild may. ' J FOR SALE—General purpose Filly or Gelding. Apply Jno. Walker, Wingham. FOR SALE—7-room Brick Ho-use on John St. Apply to James or George Carr. FOR SALE—26 Pigs (chunks) about 1D0 lbs. R. & R. Procter, phone Brussels 13-4 or 13-15. FOR SALE—100-acre farm 3% miles north of Gorrie. Terms reasonable. Apply to Miss Romelda Taylor, Wingham, Ontario. WROXETER of be Congratulations to Mri laitd Mrs, G. Harris (wee Jessie Green), two of our popular young people^ who were quiet ly married on Wednesday of last FOR SALE—-Toledo Counter Scales, capacity 20 lbs. Apply Arthur Law, Lower Wingham. OBITUARY FOR SALE—Two iron beds, brass trimmed, one full size, one three- quarter. Apply Mrs. Wm. Forgie. i___-------------------------.------------------ FOR SALE—1930 Essex Coupe, in good condition; roll top desk; also heavy 40 gal. oil drum. W, Van- Wvck, Phone 88: FOR SALE-—12 acres, with House and Barn, on Sth of Turnberry8 acres in wheat. No reasonable offer refused. Write E. Miller, 361 Nor- with Ave., Woodstock, Ont. FOR SALE—Six tile and curb, suit able for well, nearly new. Apply F. J. Mooney, FOR SALE—8-roomed Frame House, nice location on John Street. Close to Public School. A snap for some one. Apply to Thomas R. Garrett. HOUSE FOR SALE—Apply Ed. Wil- liams, HOUSE FOR RENT—Apply Ed. Williams. LOST—Keys on ring at the Fire at Foundry. Finder please leave at Ad vance-Times or Phone 205. MAN AND WIFE wanted for farm work, live in. Good job for right couple. References required. Box B, Advance-Times. SEED OATS' FOR SALE—Victor variety, 40 lbs. to bushel. William King, R.R. 2, Teeswater, 604r2. .SITTING ON TOP in quality—with prices still on the bottom! Only TWEDDLE can do it and he has! TWEDDLE offers bigger, huskier chicks from stronger, better-manag ed breeding flocks for 1941! People say “How can you do it?” First there’s TWEDDLE’S continuous improvement policy to ensure qual ity. Second there’s the TWEDDLE ’’mtnions-of-cliicks-under-one-roof” hatching plan which lowers costs And gives you better prices. Order TWEDDLE CHICKS now. H. T. Thomson, dealer for TWEDDLE CHICKS. TREES AND SHRUBS—For guar anteed Fruit and Ornamental Trees, shrubs, vines, etc., see Geo. Mason, Wingham, authorised agent for Pel ham Nursery. Order now for Spring delivery. No down payment re- * paired. w * . 16 Oz. 20c ., 29c .. 59c * WEEK-END SPECIAL — Flowers 25 cents per bunch and up. Phone 101. The Greenhouse. WANTED—Cedar rails, any number up to 3,000. Apply Borden Jenkins, care of Western Foundry. WHY GAMBLE when you buy bat teries? You get proven quality at bargain prices when you buy Mor Power Batteries. Batteries for ev ery purpose. Canadian Tire Corp. Associate Store, Campbell’s Garage, Wingham. NOTICE TO CREDITORS All persons having claims against the estate of Emma Wheeler, late of the Township of Morris in the Coun ty of Huron, Widow, deceased, who died on or about the twenty-first day of February, A.D. 1941, are notified to send to J. H. Crawford, Wingham, Ontario, on or before the nineteenth day of April, A.D. 1941, full particu lar's 5Of‘'their claims in writing. Im mediately after the said nineteenth day of April-, the assets of the said testatrix will be''distributed amongst the parties entitled thereto, having re gard only to claims of which the exec- utors-shall then have notice. DATED this twenty-seventh day of March, A.D. 1941. - ' J. H. CRAWFORD, Wingham, Ontario, Solicitor for the Executors. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Hayes and I baby son, of Toronto, were holiday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. H. Waller. Miss Rona VanVelsor, Weston, is spending Easter vacation with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. VanVelsor. Dr. W. A. and Mrs. Spence, Toron- | to, also Mr. and Mrs. Alkin Rann and family, Brussels, were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Rann. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gold and baby, Toronto, were week-end visitors of Mrs. Geo. Paulin and other friends. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Hetherington, Toronto, are holidaying with the lat ter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Sellers and other friends. Miss Beatrice Howe, Leamington, is spending the week with her sister Miss Mary Howe. Dr. John Munroe, Copper Cliff, was a week-end visitor with his mother, Mrs. Janet Munroe and Mr. and Mrs. Allen Munroe. Miss Jean Keith and Miss M. Mac Donald are holidaying at their homes in Teeswater. Mr. and Mrs. N. Carr, Wingham, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. Waller. Miss Kay Necklin spent the holiday with her parents at Millbank. The many friends of Mr. Thomas Ritchie regret his being confined to his Lome through illness and wish him a speedy recovery. Bill Martin, R.C.A.F., Camp Borden, who spent a few days* leave at his home here, has been quite sick with septic sore throat We ate glad to know his condition is improved. Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Eowe (nee Irene Wright) from near Bracebridge, are holidaying with the latter’s parents, Mr, and Mrs, Alex. Wright. Mr, and Mrs. W, T. Elliott, 2nd of Turnbetry, have for their guest this week the former’s mother, Mrs. J. J. Elliott, who has spent the winter with aonther son in Montreal and is now en route to her home in Tuelon, Man, Mrs. A, R. Wells and Miss Jean Wells, Toronto, were week-end guests of Mr, and Mrs. G. A. Wearring, Miss Marjorie Waller, Toronto, was a visitor in tOwfi over the week-end, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Durst and son spent the holiday with friends in Tor onto. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Bender, Mount Forest, were in town for the Harris- Green wedding last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs, A. Meahan had for .their week-end guests, Mr, and Mrs. Wilford Meahan, of Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Elliott and son, Bluevale. St James Easiter Service Spring flowers graced the chancel of St. James Anglican Church for the Easter Service conducted by Rev, J. L. Ball. “Welcome Happy Morning” was the anthem contributed by the choir. Holy Communion was dispens ed at the close. Good Friday Service At the Good Friday service held at 4.80 p.m, in St. James Church, a Bap tismal service was held for Leonard Francis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Hayes (nee Kate Waller), Toronto, the sponsors being Mr, and Mrs. Neil Carr, of Wingham; also Robert George son of iMr, and Mrs, Albert Gold (nee Marjorie Paulin), Toronto, sponsors, Mr, and Mrs. Thomas Burke. Rev. E. O. Gallagher April(20th Service in St. James Church Sunday next at 7.30 p.m. will he conducted by Rev. E. O. Gallagher, Wingham. Easter Services The service of Holy Communion was held following morning service in United Church when 8 new members were received into church membership, Mr. and Mrs, Townsend received by certificate from United Church, Bel wood, Misses Thelma Denny, Muriel Henning, Elizabeth Grant, Sybil Grant, Margaret Moffat, Alice Howes, receiv ed by profession of faith. The Church chancel was beautiful with palms and Spring flowers in pink and white. Rev. A. M. Grant spoke on “The power of His Resurrection” Phil. 3: 10. The anthem iby the choir was “God So Lov ed The World.” - ■•■ Easter Thank-Offering Mr. Gordon Hargrave, of Fordwich, will be ths speaker at the W.M.S. Eas ter Thank-Offering meeting to he held in the church school room Thursday of this week, at 8 p.m. All are cordial ly invited to this meeting. Pageant at Evening Service The evening service in the United Church Sunday last took the form of an Easter pageant, The Christian Trail which depicted the conversations of the “Three Marys” at the Tomb of the Risen Christ, intersprsed with Easter Anthems and hymns by the choir. Those taking part in the pageant were Rev. A. M. Grant, Mrs. B. Cook, Mrs. G. Howes, Miss Vera Wright, Misses Elizabeth and Sybil Grant. An organ solo was given by Miss Mary Gibson. Young People’s Union The concluding meeting of the Y. P. U. of United Church for the winter season took the form of a social and was held in the church school room on Wednesday evening. The meeting op ened with a sing song conducted by Mr. B. Cooke. A Treasure Trail quiz contest as well as other games and contests were enjoyed. At the close lunch was served. The whole season has been marked with splendid progress. The officers are to be commended for the way in which they carried out their work, the programs were interesting and enjoy able and a good attednance throughout the season. Red Cross Executive A meeting of the ladies of the Red Cross Executive was held on Wednes day evening of last week at Mrs. Van- Velsor’s when it was decided to take on an extra quota of work for the next three months. Need is stressed for knitted supplies especially. Commenc ing next Monday the meetings will for work will be held in Masonic Hall, which rooms have been loaned by the members of Forest Lodge A.F. & A. M. All supplies will be taken there and will be available on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons' and evenings each week, when a committee will in charge. C.G.I.T, Health Meeting The weekly meeting of the C.G.I.T. group was held at the home of Miss Margaret Moffat and opened with the singing of “Till The Lights of Lon don Shine Again” followed by the re peating of the Purpose and prayer. During the business period Alma Durst and Frances Wylie were ap pointed to take over the next meeting. “Levinsky At The Wedding” was the title of a humorous reading by Alma Durst, Mrs, VanVelsor, Health leader, gave a talk oh “Posture” A Flower contest was conducted by Mary Mea han, Candy was passed by the hostess and enjoyed -by all. Meeting closed with “Taps.” Straight from the nat ion’s ace designers and manufacturers to give you the utmost in Spring style and quality, You are certain to like the new cuts and colors and appreciate the fit. $22.50 H. E. 1SARD & co. week. Their many friends wish them many happy years of married life. Rev. W. A. Leith, of Fullarton, will have charge -of service in the United Church'on Sunday next. The deepest sympathy of the com munity is extended to Dr, T. and Mrs, Ball, whose daughter, Isabella Leslie, passed away on Saturday, April 5th, following, ment was ery. a lingering illness. Inter made in Harriston Cemet- > 3 BORN BOWMAN—In Wingham, on Thurs day, April 10th, to Sapper and Mrs. James' Bowman, a daughter, Mary Elizabeth, METCALF—In”' Wingham General Hospital, on Thursday, April 12th, to Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Metcalf, of Glenannan, a daughter. MATHERS—In Wingham General Hospital, on Sunday, April 13th, to Mr. and Mrs! Melvin Mathers, of Morris Township, a daughter. George Cunningham Following a long illness George Cunningham passed on at the family residence Lot 36, Com 8, East Wa- wanosh, on Friday, April 11th, in his 62nd year. A native of Hulett Town ship, he attended S.S. No. 9 of that township, also S.‘S. No. 8,, East Wawa nosh and was a graduate of the Chat ham Business College. He was a member of Knox Presbyterian Church, Belgrave, and the Canadian Order of Foresters. In March, 1910, he was married to Susan Dunbar of Westfield. He leaves to mourn ’his passing, his wife, two daughters, Mrs. C. Kerr of Benmillcr, Beryl of Bracebridge, and a son, Kenneth, at home. He is also survived by a sister, Mrs. C. W. Scott, of East Wawanosh, and a brother, John C. Cunningham, of Waterloo, and two grandchildren, Lillian and Wins ton Kerr. One brother, Robert Cun ningham, predeceased him. The funeral service was held at the family residence, East Wawanosh, on Monday afternoon and was conducted by his minister, Rev. A. M. Boyle The pallbearers were Alex. Porterfield, Jas. Anderson, Alex. Young, John T. Scott, Edward Walsh, Albert Vincent Burial took place in Brandon’s Cem etery, Belgrave, Harvey Hutchinson Elliott • The death of Harvey Hutchinson Elliot#, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Elliott, 6th concession of Turnberry, 1 took place in Queen Alexandria Sani- toriurn, London, on Monday April 14, in his 42nd year. Born at Wingham he attended school at Clinton and To ronto, and in the latter place enlisted in 1915 in the transports. He served overseas and while in France was gas sed, and as a result of this experience did not enjoy good health. He is sur vived by his parents and one sister Mrs. Wilfred Gerow, Columbus, Ohio The funeral service conducted by Rev. W. A, Beecroft, pastor of the Un ited church and chaplain of the Wing ham Legion, is being held at R. A/ Currie's Funeral Parlours, this after noon, Wednesday, The funeral is ’un der the auspices of the Whigham Branch No, 180, Canadian Legion B, E.S.L, Burial in Wingham cemetery. Thursday, April 17thp 1941 Henry Blake Elliott A former mayor, councillor, editor and business man of Wingham, Henry Blake Elliott, passed on in Wingham General Hospital, Monday noon, April 14th. Mr, Elliott had been in poor health for some time and since he frag*, Hired his hip on March 22nd, had steadily become weaker. He was in his 69th year. Born at Guelph he came to Wingham from Listowel when he was fifteen years old and since that time has resided here. For many years he was editor and proprietor of Times newspaper disposing of this enterprise in 1922 in brder that he could give his full time io his book and stationery business, which he gave up in 1935. Mr. Elliott, before his decline in health took a gre-at interest in the municipal life of the community. He also was very interested in politics and was one of the stalwarts of the Liberal party. For many years he was treasurer of the Wingham Hospital Board and in many other capacities served the com munity. He is survived by his wife, formerly Elizabeth Davidson, four sisters and one brother, Mrs. Dorothy Walley of St. Thomas; Mrs. Leulla Fairbairn of Toronto, Mrs, Herbert Hartley of Brantford, Mrs. Clinton Duncan of Vineland, and Frank Eliott, near St. Catherines. j The funeral service is today, Wed nesday, at R. A. Currie’s Funeral Par lours,, and will be in charge of Rev,_. Kenneth MacLean,' -minister of St, An drew’s Presbyterian Church, of which he was for many years an elder. The pallbearers, W. A. Galbraith, John W, Hanna, R. H. Lloyd, W. H. Gurney, Donald Rae and Thos. Fells. Interment in Wingham Cemetery. Richard Edward Austin Following an illness of three weeks the death took place Thursday even ing, April 10th, of Richard Edward Austin, at his residence, Galt, Ont., in his 68th year. Born in Ireland, the deceased came to Canada 50 years ago to near Wingham but he has been a resident of Galt for the past 40 years. While in Wingham he organized a fife and drum band that took prizes throu ghout the district, in later years he conducted a painting and decorating business. He attended the Presbyter ian church. While 'here he married Maggie‘Smith of Culroos, she passed on a year 4ater, they had one son, Vic tor who now resides' in Galt. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Helen McLeod, two sons, Leonard Alexander of Detroit, and Albert Edward, of Brantford, and a daughter, Miss Fran- cess Elizabeth at home. One .brother, William of Wingham and’ a sister, Mrs, M'ary (Murphy-bf' Brooklyn, N.Y., and two grandchildren also survive. Burial tqpk.', 'plac$ .in Mount View cemetery, Galt,‘’Monday afternoon fol lowing a memorial - service. Mrs. Robert H. Barnard Mrs. Marion Barnard, wife of Rob ert H. Barnard, 9y Edward street, and formerly of Wroxeter district in Hqron County’5,died Wednesday, April 9th, at her home in London, in her 75th year. S,he; was «borh in- Huron County and had come to London 30 years ago. Surviving; at£ her. husband; one son, Robert, and, one daughter, Miss Jean'Barnard, both of London; four brothers; Robert, Alexander, Wil- liam and Andrew Adams, all of Wrox- eter. The funeral service was held at Wroxeter United Church Friday, In terment in Wroxeter Cemetqry. George Hockeridge John Hockeridge has received word' of the death of his brother, George, .at his home in Kewadin, Mich. Mr. Hockeridge was the eldest son of the late Richard and iMrs. Hockeridge. He was born near Bluevale 72 years ago. He suffered a heart attack from which he did not rally. He was engaged in farming until he retired a few years- ago and moved into Kewadin. He is survived by five daughters and one son. Mrs. Mary Cruickshanks, Wing- < ham, is a sister,