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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1943-10-14, Page 4C • rail:; Off 0 lir410 0 1 1,,z cents a word per insertion, with a Ittinimom charge of 2k. g ‘401:xor lio 9 were destroyed in eluding five tons of 'coal, two truck tire",, a quantity of oil, and many eriiseellaneous articles. A car belonging to Oliver Lanipson, which was in the barn, was removed safely. The roof on time blacksmith shop on the west side of the barn and operated by it L Buchanan was _quite badly damaged, the roof by fire and the in- terior by water. The contents were. removed, Several houses were threatened but the work of the Myth Fire Brigade and the village volupteers saved these buildings with practically no loss, The houses of Nelson Nfoulden, James Webster and Miss Mae Ferguson caught fire, the Ferguson home having the roof damaged to some extent, MILDMAY PLANT WAS DESTROYED BY FIRE Fire of an undetermined origin completely ..destroyed the turnip wax- ing plant at Mildmay on Friday even- ing. This plant was owned and oper- ated by joint Goetz, This is the season that this plant was in particular demand which„ makes the loss not only to the owner but to the district farmers all the greater. A city girl visiting the country went to the old swimming hole and \ after hanging her clothes on a nearby bush, dived in. A country lad came came by and tied her clothes in a tidy knot. Emerging, the girl grabbed an old tub nearby and, placing it in front of her, accosted the lad. "Do you know what I think?" she said furiously. "Yes," said the lad. "You think that tub has a bottom in it, but it hasn't. BLINDNESS IN HORSES If the eyelids of 'any,, horse on the farm appear.swollen or tender, it may be symptoms of a disease' known as periodic ophthalmia through which pers. HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS — 1 McClary Range; 2 Extension Tables; 6 Dining-room Chairs; Side Board; 1 Arm Chair; 2 Dressers and other bed- room furniture. TERMS—CASH. No Reserve as. farm has been sold. Harold Jockson, Seaforth, Auctioneer. Mrs. Alex. I. Armstrong, Proprietress. Robt. Patrick, Clerk. NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER of the Estate of Thomas Burke, late of the Town of Wingham, in the County of Huron, Retired Farmer, deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to The Trustee Act that all creditors and others having claims against the Estate of the late Thomas Burke, are required to send particulars of their claims, duly verified, to J, W. Bushfield, the solicitor for the execu- trix of the said estate, on or before the sixteenth day of October, A, D,, 1943, and that after such date the ex- ecutrix will proceed to distribute the said Estate having regard only to the claims of which she shall then have had notice. DATED at Wingham, Ontadio, this twenty-eighth daedof September, A. D., 1943. J. W. BUSHFIELD, Wingham, Ontario, Solicitor for the ExecutriX. Cooking Onions . 4 lbs. 23c Washed CARROTS 3 lbs. 14c Green CELERY 2 for 19c , Cooking APPLES . 4 lbs. 27c Local. CABBAGE . 10c to 15c YAMS . . - 2 lbs. 19c POTATOES, pk. . 45c Juicy LEMONS . 6 for 23c Spanish ONIONS . 2 lbs. 19c MAGIC 8 or. Tin 16 or, Tin Baking Powder . . 17c - 28c Kellogg's Corn Flakes 2 for 15c Old Dutch Cleanser . 2 for 19c Swans Down FLOUR . . 29c 1112E TEA . . 4 oz. 21c - 8 oz. 37c Solex BULBS 25 - 40 - 60 Watts 15c Neilson's COCOA1:19c It°2.29c Catelli Macaroni a Spaghetti 2 for 17c Swan TISSUE . 3 Rolls 25c Pastry FLOUR, 24 lb. 67c SINKO, tin . . 25c FLUSHO, tin . 21c Oglivie Rolled OATS 5 lb. 25c DOMINION STORES 9004DOMINIONtote PAGE ruuR wINGHANI: ADVANCE-TIMES. Thom;laY, Ogtoher 14; 194 FOR SALE — Shorthorn Bulls, of serviceable age. Apply to John S. Scott, Phone 623R2, FOR SALE — Ten pigs 6 weeks old. Apply to Mrs. Fred Churchill, Blue- vale. FOR SALE — 20 pure-bred Oxford ewes, sliearlings and two-year-olds; also 1 pure-bred Oxford rain. Apply -Thos. Shearer, Wroxeter, FOR SALE — Used Underwood typewriters. Apply to A. J. Walker. FOR THAT NEW foundation gar- ment you will be needing, see your Spirella representative, Mrs. Wm. C. Murray, Minnie St., for a free dem- onstration. You will enjoy its wonderful freedom and support. FOR SALE — 1 chesterfield couch in good condition; 1 horsehide coat in good condition, size 38, Apply John Rodgers, Scott St. FOR SALE — 50 year old Leghorn hens, 5 purebred Oxfor Down ram lambs. Apply to ascii Grainger, Gorrie. "KLEEREN" - CLEARS THE SKIN HEALS BOILS, Impetico, Eczema, Psoriasis, Chaps, etc. Gives quick relief while you work. 50c; $1.00; $2,00. (Medium and Strong), Sold by McKibban's Drug Store. LOST — A large Persian Cat, grey, answers to P.atsie. Any one know- ing or seeing him please call Mrs. Walter Jeffrey, R,R, No. 4, Wing- ham, phone 635R4. Reward. PIANO TUNING — tuning price $3.00, repairs extra. By Wingham Bandmaster, Geo. J. Wright. Must leave orders at Advance-Times. WANTED — Small used churn in good condition, W. R. Farrier, '(Vhitechurch, telephone Winghapj ).1831, WANTED — Students as roomers. Apply to Mrs. J. C. Casemore, Scott Street. WANTED — Caretaker for local church. Submit tender by October 18th, Refer to order No. 553. Ap- ply to Employment and. Selective Service Office, Listowel. CLEARING AUCTION SALE Farnt Stock, Implements and House- hold Effects Thursday, October 21, 1943, com- mencing, at 1 p.m., at Lot 4, Conces- sion 7, grey Twp., 1li miles north and 1 mile east of Brussels, HORSES-1 Clyde team, 12 years old; 1 Clyde Gelding, 1 years old; 1 Clyde Mare, 8 years old; i Driving Mare, 7 years old. CATTLE—(all Durham cattle), 1 Roan Cow tine May 15; 1 Red Cow ,cltie May 13; 1 Red Cow due January 10; 1 Farrow Cow; 7 Heifers thing years old; 6 Steers rising 2 years old; .5 Spring Calves. 1'ws-10 Pigs, 140 lbs.; 6 pigs, 125 lbs,; 7 pigs, 0 weeks old. POVLTRY--65 Sussex Ifens, 1 yr. IMPLE.MENTS-1. Deering Milder, 7-foot cot; 1 Massey-tlarris Fertilizer NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER of the Estate of William Moore, late of the Town of Wingham, in the County of Huron, Gentleman, deceased. -NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to The Trustee Act that all creditors and others having claims against the Estate of the late William Moore, are required to send particulars of their claims, dilly verified, to J. W. Bushfield, the solicitor for the -execu- tor of the said estate, on or before the sixteenth day of October, A. D., 1943, and that after such date the executor will proceed to distribute the said es- tate having regard only to the claims of which he shall then have had notice. DATED at Wingham, Ontario, this twenty-eighth day of September, A. D., 1943. J. W. BUSHFIELD, Wingham, Ontario, Solicitor for the Executor. NOTICE TO CREDITORS All persons having claims against the estate of John Jamieson late of the Township of East Wawanosh in the County of Huron, Retired Farmer, deceased, who died on or about the 22nd day of August; A.D., 1943, are notified to send to j. H. Crawford, Wingham, Ontario, on or before the twenty-third day of October, 1943, full particulars of their claims in writing. Immediately after the said twenty- tlud day of October, the assets of the said testator will be distributed amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to claims of which the executor shall then have notice. DATED thig 1st day of October, A.D, 1943, IL CA'A.Witoitb., Wingham, Ontario; Solicitor for the Executor. BELMORE John' Harris Laid to Rest McIntosh Church ryas filled Wed- nesday afternoon with sorrowing rela- tives and friends for the funeral of Mr. John Harris; showing the high esteem in which he was held. The service conducted by his pastor, the Rev. Hewitt, was a very impressive one taking his text from the Sth chap. Romans, verses 38, 39. Hymns chosen were, What a friend we have in Jesus, and Safe in the Arms of Jesus, 'The choir rendered the anthem, Some time we'll understand, while Mrs. Russell Nichol played softly during the pro- cession, The Lord is my Shepherd. Pallbearers, Fain Renwick, Oliver Stokes, Wm, Duthie Leslie Hark- ness, Johnny Farrel; flower bearers, Wesley Haskins, INIr. Walter Ren- wick, Ivan Haskins, George Inglis, John Doig, Friends were present from St. Marys, Toronto, Teeswater, Gorrie, Fordviiith, Mildmay, Wroxeter, Burial in .McIntosh graveyard, Those left to mourn, Mrs. Harris, one son Stanley, Mrs. Tons Walker (Agnes), Mrs. James Harper (Hazel), Mrs. Mc- Donald (Nettie), Mrs, Chester Pinnel, Mildmay, one brother, Ed., three sis- ters, Mrs. Jos. Vogan, Mrs, Rev. Strawn, Mrs. Howes (Marjory). Visitors in the village and vicinity, Mrs. Mac McEwen of Toronto at Wait. Nichols, Bob Watson of Toronto, with friends, Hunkin home, Miss Hamilton'. of Exeter, also Warden and Mrs. Tuckey, Mr. and Mrs, Cecil Mc- Neil,' Mrs, Jas. McNeil of Toronto at McNeill. Members of. the Women's Institute journeyed to Teeswater Tuesday and spent a pleasant afternoon with the branch of that town. Now hear Teeswater crow—a grand day and a grand fair so it was, but some passed the opinion that they wouldn't go back, all they saw was the gentleman in front of them. But when fair time rolls around again, the temptation will be too strong and they will all be there for another "Bears Hug." Miss Minnie Jeffray got word that her brother Albert, is in Paton Hos- pital, California, quite . ill, A eharivari was held in the village Friday evening—now if our boys are as generous as the Gorrie boys and aid bomb victims, we won't say much about it, Mrs. Harry Press Was a Meaford visitor the past week. Miss Hannah and Mary Stokes with their brothers on the tenth. M. Jeffray with Mrs. Albert Haskins. BLUEVALE Thanksgiving Was Theme The subject of Thanksgiving, was stressed at the morning service in the United Churele conducted by the min- ister, Rev. Campbell Tavener, He de- livered his message from the text, "Sow thy seed in the morning and withold not thy hand in the evening." Thanksgiving hymns were used throughout the service and the choir rendered an appropriate anthem. Red Sross Shipment The recent Red Cross shipment to Wingham included: 1 quilt, 15 suits pyjamas, 5 girls nighties, also .5 turtle- neck sweaters, 5 sleeveless pullover sweaters, 1 pr, socks, From yarn sup- plied by the Wingham branch of the Red Cross Society. Former Resident Passes Word has been received of the death of Mrs. Sherman Stanley, form- erly Miss Daisy Moss, daughter of the late Rev. W. H. Moss and Mrs. Moss, a former minister on the Bluevale, Ebenezer and Johnston's Methodist circuit. Interment took place at Rip- ley. Mr. C, Hetherington, Mr. and Mrs. George Hetherington, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Gallaher, Billy and Berea, at- tended the wedding of Carman Heth- erington; V.S., of Hamilton, and Miss Edith Victoria Marriott, Reg. N., of Guelph, 'in Norfolk United Church at Guelph on Saturday. Visitors with Mr, and Mrs. R., H. McKinnon over the week-end were, Mr. and Mrs. W. C, McKinnon, Sarn- ia, Mrs. Armstrong and Mr. Dune McKinnon, Brussels, Miss Isobel and Spence McKinnon, Kitchener and Waterloo. ST. HELENS Visitors in the community for the holiday week-end included Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dougherty and Gwen and Mr. and Mrs. Wilson. Woods and children of "Guelph, with Mrs. R. J. WoOds; Mr. and Mrs. Mil. Brown of Kitchener and Mrs. Alex Murdie and Bobby of Toronto, with Mr. and Mrs. R. Woods; Miss Dorothy Webb and Miss Margaret Hutchinson of Toronto, with Mr. and Mrs, McKenzie Webb. air.' and Mrs. James Douglas and family of Mitchell, with Mr, and Mrs, )'ohn Cameron, Sgt. Gordon Miller of Debert, N.S., and Mrs. Miller of London, are spend- ing the week with their parents here. Mrs. James Gaunt was the holder of the lucky ticket in the draw made for the War Savings Certificate at the dance under the auspices of the Wo- men's Institute on Thursday night. . Successful Anniversary services were held. in the United Church on Sunday. Rev. Mr. Stewart of Lucks now delivered interesting and addresses to large congregations both morning and evening. Special Music was provided by the choir with Mrs. Stuart, Mr, and Mrs. Rice and Mr, W. I. Miller singing a quartette at the morning. service. The October meeting of the WO- inen's Institute was held in the coin- intthity Hall with Mrs. Archie Aitch- ison in the cltir, The roll call was responded to by the taming of prominent mast or woman of to-day. October 22trd was thO data' ehOSert for the Red Cross quitting, Mrs. Aitch. Igor:, Mrs, Melt. Webb atitt Mrs. ,tile. Pliortatr Wei* AppOintdd to arrange for the Christmas boxes for our boys Overseas. Any contribution for this purpose will 'be gladly received. Mrs. Ball gave a humorous reading, and the motto "Procrastination is the thief of time" was taken by Mrs. W. A. Miller, Mrs, Rice favoured with a solo and Mrs. 'Ward read an interest- ing article on "How dogs are trained," HOSPITAL AUXILIARY ANNUAL MEETING (Continued from page one) well -as 6 bolte of gauze into surgical dressings, Every fall, a complete in- ventory is taken of all supplies and this is a definite guide to the buying consmi t tee, The hospital tabulation from Oct. 1, 1942 till Sept, .30, 1943, presented' by the superintendent, Mrs, Morrey, showed: admissions 490, discharges 450, X-ray and 'out patients 110, deaths 28, births 114, operations 168, This has been the busiest year in the history of the hospital, and in thanking the auxiliary for their as- sistance, Mrs, Morrey emphasized the fact, that had it not been for the will- ing co-operation of time members, the high standard of efficiency in the hos- pital could not have been maintained, This year there were 31. annual members and 1 life m ember of the auxiliary. The fee being 50e a year. The record of the pest twelve months has proven how' essential the hospital is to the community, and the Ladies' Auxiliary bespeaks the support of every woman in the town. The only organization in town to maintain a room in the hospital is Huron ,Chapter No. 89, Order of the Eastern Star, which some years. ago furnished a room and equipped it with the necessary linen and dishes and has since been responsible for the maintenance of that room, The following afficers -were elected for the coming year: Hon. Presidents—Mrs, John Wilson, Mrs. John MacLean, Mrs. John Gib- bons. President—Mrs: W. M. Connell. 1st Viee-PreS.---Mrs. R. H. Lloyd. Expenditures Bed linen, towels and uncut material $ 308.04 Bed Spreads 34,80 Blankets 30.00 Surgeons' Gowns 34.02 Nursery Supplies 44.47 Curtains - 53.29 Dishes & Kitchen supplies , , 40.33 Expenses of rummage sale and marathon 19.58 Paper towels 12.45 Repairing sewing machine 5,00 Advertising 4,25 Sundries 5.22 Balance on hand. '13.96 $ 665.40 There is also a balance of $28.95 in a special account. ACHIEVES CLUB MEMBERSHIP Michael McPhail The Mutual Life of Canada has an- • nounced that Mr, Michael McPhail of• Wingharn has qualified far member- ship in the _Company's Leaders' Century Club on his outstanding record during the Club Year recently- dosed, He has represented The Mutual Life since January 1941, Be- fore moving to Wingham in June 1942" Mr. McPhail was the Company's, • representative at Dublin, Ontario, - thousand of horse§ have lost their eye- - sight in the past few decades. The. veterinary authorities of the Dominion, Department of Agriculture believe that many horses are prematurely blinded- by this disesase because th owners do - not recognize time symptoms in time, The following protective steps should. be taken when one or more of the horses on time farm show symptoms of eye trouble; first, have an immediate. veterinary diagnosis made; second,. keep the affected horses away from, the healthy animals, and third, (lb - not - breed animals which have this disease. 2nd Vice- lres.—Mrs. Or, Stewart, Rue. See, Mitt N. Dinsley, Press Sec. —Mrs. W, J. Greer, 7.rreas,--Mrs. R. Clegg. Buying Cone.--Mrs. Stan Hall, (con- venor), Mrs. Connell, Mrs. Morrey, Sewing Com. — Mrs. A. Peebles (convenor), Mrs. VanWyck, Mrs, W. Hamilton, Mrs. F. Fuller, Social .Coln,—Mrs, W, A. ikeKils- bon (convenor), Mrs. Geo, Ross, Mrs. C. Hinde, Mrs, Spry, Mrs. Snell.. Financial Report Receipts Bal, on band Oct, 1942 $ Proceeds of rummage sale 121:440 Proceeds of marathon 213.40 Sale of Theatre Tickets 30,50 Collection, Ministerial Assoc, 24.00 Members' fees 15,30 Bank. Interest 2.07 CLEARING AUCTION SALE — of Registered Shorthorns, grade cattle and Implements, will be held at West half Lot 3'7, Con, 8, East Wawanosh, 23 miles west of Bel- grave, at 1 p.m., on Tuesday, Octo- ber 19th. Terms Cash. No Reserve as proprietor has sold the farm. Edmund Walsh, Prop., Donald B. Blue, Auee FOR RENT OR SALE — 8-rooms, newly decorated, new furnace, all conveniences, Minnie ,St. Apply Advance. FOR SALE — Cottage and two lots, corner Josephine Street and "B" Line. Apply Mrs. J. Anderson, Phone 168. FOR SALE — Five chunks of pigs. Apply to Robert Montgomery, R.R. No. 5, Wingham, FOR SALE — Frame implement shed 24 x 36; a number of cedar and rock elm sleepers 27 feet Ions;. Apply to S, Morton, Phone 624R15. FOR SALE—Seven pigs four months old,- Apply Clarence A. Golley Wingham, telephone 618R8. AUCTION SALE — of Farm Stock and Implements will be held at Lot n, Cote 6, East Wawanosh, on the Wm. E. Scott farm, at 1.30 o'clock, on Wednesday, October 20th. Terms Cash. W, J. Bacon, Prop., Thos. Fells, Auctioneer, AUCTION SALE — of farm stock and implements will be held at Lot 0, Con, 2, Morris, at 1.30 p.m„ on Thursday, October 14th. Terms: Hay, grain, poultry and all sums of $1.0 and under cash; over that amount 6 months' credit on approv- ed joint notes at 5 per cent per an- num acceptable at the bank. Wes. Abell, Auctioneer; Mrs, George Ed- sear, proprietress. and implements will be held at Sa/e, Lot 54, 55 Concession 1, Morris, 1 •mile west of Jamestown, on Tues-. day, October 19th at 1 o'clock sharp, For sale will he 5 horses, 38 head of cattle, 95 pigs, a complete line of farm implements and a 1934 Vs8 sedan, Terms Cash. Arthur Rotten, proprietor. • AUCTION SALE — of farm stock Drill; 1 14-plate "Bissell" Disk; 1 Derring stiff-tooth cultivator, 8-ft.; 1 riding Plow; 1 Walking Plow; 1 Gang Phew; 1. Stuffier; 1 Steel Land Roller; 1 5-section Harrows; 1 Deering Mow- er, 6-ft; 1 Deering Hay Loader (new); 1 Deering Side Rake (new); 1 Sulky Rake; 1 Deering Manure Spreader (new); 1 Farm Truck Wagon (new); Hay Rack, 16-ft, Roller Rack; 1 set of Sleighs (new) and rack; I. Rubber Tired Buggy (like new); 1 Steel Tired Buggy; 2 Portland Cutters; 1 Stone Boat; 1 Fleury Grain Crusher; 1 Set of Scales, 2000 lbs, capacity; 25 grain. Bags; DeLaval Cream Separator, power drive—Vs H.P. Motor; Wheel Barrow; Quantity of Lumber; Forks, Shovels, Whiffletrees, 100-ft. Exten- sion Cord; Neckyokee and other art- icles. HAY AND GRAIN-35 tons of mixed hay; 200. bushels Mixed Grain (1942); 1000 bushels Mixed Grain (1943); Quantity of Mangles & Pota- toes; 2 Set of Back-band Harness; 1. Set of Single Harness; Several Horse Collars; 1 set of Stewart Electric Horse Clippers; 1 set of Hand Clip- COUNTY SUPPLY BARN BURNED County Building At Auburn Destroyed and Other Buildings Threatened The supply barn at Auburn belong- ing to Huron County was destroyed by fire of an 'unknown origin. This building is situated alongside of the . other county sheds. All its contents