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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1953-06-10, Page 4Old Copy of Wingham Paper Carries Many Interesting Items been misinformed, and decided that owing to the advance in price of stock, that he could pay no more. Most of the men then quit, and had a holiday, On Tuesday they found that they had been misinformed and accordingly at noon, they resumed work at the old figure. As they make from forty to sixty barrels each per day, the wages they earn while the season lasts should be satisfactory." Railway Traffic Busy The railways in Wingham were busy those days, according to another item on the front page. "Among the inward bound shipments were two cars of Manitoba wheat for Carr Bros.; a car of lumber from Hepworth and an- other from Collingwood for the Union factory; three cars of staves for Mc- Lean and Son; a car of coal from Col- umbus, Ohio, for Thos. Bell and Son; a car of lime from Fergus for S, Ben- McLean ascertained that the men had nett; a car of oil for J. Clegg & Co., ‘° WOULDN'T HIVE 9'r PATZT OF IT n etAnd neither would my Dad. He knows the value of trust company experience in looking after an estate. He wouldn't be without it!" .So many wise men to-day rely on the experience and ,co-Operation of a trust company. Write for free booklet headed: "Blueprint For Your Family", covering some aspects of estate ad- ministration. THE STERLING TRUSTS CORPOR ATION HEAD OFFICE BRANCH OFFICE 372 Bay St., Toronto 1-3 Dunlop St., Barrie Herb Fuller, who was doing some work on his house on Charles Street last week found an old copy of the Wingharo. Advance dated September 28th, 1899, in a partition that was being torn down. The paper was ad- dressed to Robert Aikens, and judging from the address label, which was dated "August 99", Mr, Aikens' sub- scription has already expired, Apart train being a bit dogeared around the edges, the copy was quite legible, An Interesting item of news on the front page concerned a strike in town. "McLean's cooper shop was the scene of a strike of small proportions on Monday last, A rumor had reached the men that other employers were paying a cent more per barrel for making apple barrels, than they were receiv- ing, so they informed Mr. Cronery, the manager, that they wanted the advance from five to six cents. Mr. r1110, rear The Winghaln Advance-Times, Wednesday, June 10, 1883 6-3 Trades Training for an Army Career Under the Soldier Apprentice Plan The Canadian Army Soldier Apprentice Plan offers a unique career opportunity for young men of 16 who want a good future. 3-way programme trains Soldier Apprentices for, careers as skilled soldier tradesmen. • Trades training under expert instructors in one of 16 skilled trades. • Academic training in physics, chemistry, algebra, English, etc. • Military training as a Canadian Soldier. 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TRY NEW 'METEOR WONDER RIDE" BEFORE YOU DECID CROSSETT MOTORS Ltd. Meteor - Mercury • Lincoln Cars Mercury Trucks Telephone 459 Wingham, Ont. FOR A 'SAFE-BUY' IN A USED CAR ... SEE YOUR METEOR DEALER arse ! a ear of oil for Young and Paulin, uN Outward bound, a car of cattle for MORRIS PiP 011ANTS Toronto by Robertson; a car of hogs for 'Collingwood, by Borchelt; twO cars of apples by C. Gillespie." The antics of politicians were the subject of sly humour in 1899, even as they are today. Reporting on the visit of a Member of Parliament the Ad- vance said, "It is now tolerably clear that the visit of Robert Holmes, M.P. to Wingham Fall Fair, was'not solely prompted by the desire to see the large pumpkins raised in the northern part of this constituency, The neces- sity of having the Voter's list in good shape and other items of political sig- nificance had something to do with the visit, Hence the gathering of the faithful in groups, and the warm greetings to the yeomen of East Wa, wanosh. General election perhaps be- fore next spring," Dam Just Finished "So far as appearance indicates, the work at the dam in connection with the waterworks, is completed. The last of the cofferdam has been removed and there is now a head of ten feet, which is ample for fire protection purposes, Wingham now owns its water privilege, and we believe that time will show that the council acted wisely in purchasing the property. The income obtainable should more than suffice to meet the debentures as they fall due. The work seems to bear evi- dence of solidity, and the structure should withstand the force of the freshets for many years to come. " Prices Startling By comparison with today's prices, those of 1899 are startling, to say the least. In the report of the markets the following prices are included: apples, 30c per bushel; eggs, .13c a dozen; chickens, 25c to 30c per pair; geese, 5c per lb; and turkeys, 7c per lb. Milch cows were selling from $25 to $50 each, calves brought $4 to $6 and hogs running from 160 to 200 lbs were quoted at $4.62; with pigs at 3$ to $5 per pair. Clothing prices were equally reas- onable, with the store of John Kerr in the Macdonald Block, advertising men's heavy tweed suits at $4.50 to $15, and "nobby" suits going at $10 to $15. All wool carpets were 80c a yard, and wool blankets $3 per pair, REWARD OFFERED FOR FLAG STEALERS To say members of the Orangeville Legion..in particular and citizens in general were incensed is to put it mildly, when it was learned that some person or persons had lifted three flags from the boulevard in front of places of business. The flags had been placed on Broad- way and adjacent streets on Saturday morning. By Sunday morning three of them were gone. The broken pole of one was found behind the Baptist Church and it was assumed that this is the one that was lifted from in front of Walker and Brown's Service station. Evidently the thief had grab- bed the flag and, pole out of the soc- ket set into the boulevard and run behind the nearby church, broken the pole in two and possibly thrown the flag and top part of the pole into a car. The Legion is offering a reward of $25 for the apprehension and convic- tion of the person or persons respon- sible for this miserable deed and any- one knowing any information should get in touch with Chief of Police Frank Dobson.—Orangeville Banner. $50 TO MYTH FAIR The council met in the Township hall, on Monday, June 1st., with all the members present. The minutes of the last meeting and special meeting were read and adopt- Bedailoien prnaortrioetnt. of Wm, Elston and Moved by Wm, Elston, seconded by Sam Alcoek that the Blyth Fair Board be given a grant of $50.00. Carried. Moved by C. R. Coultes, seconded by Bailie Parrott that the road bills as presented by the road superintend- ent be paid. Carried. Moved by C. R. Coultes, seconded by Sam Alcock that the assessment roll for 1954 be accepted. Carried, Moved by Bailie Parrott, seconded by Wm. Elston that the meeting ad- journ to meet again on July 6, at 1 P.m. Carried. The following accounts were paid: Leo Cronyn, poultry killed, $25.60; Walter Shortreed, valuators fees, $2.60; Belgrave Co-Op. derris powder, $98.00; Milo Casemore, destroying and bury- ing dog, $5.00; Geo. Hetherington, spray inspector, $212,70; Don Fraser, spraying $103.50; Blyth Standard, en- velopes, $6.75; Dept, of Health, insulin, .29c; fox bounties, Cecil Wheeler, $1.50, Bobby Higgins, $2,00; Gordon Walsh, $2,00; Alf. Nichol, $2.00; Don Fraser, $3.00; Blyth Standard, advertisement, $5,00; Geo. Martin, hydro for hall, $6.07; Robt. McMurray, poultry killed, $55.00; Stewart Procter, poultry killed, $31.25; Frank Shaw, valuators fees, $5.70; Municipal World, supplies, $1.64; Addison Fraser, supplies, $22.95; Har- vey Johnston, reeves and mayors con- vention, $34.35; Refund on Govier Drain, F. Oster, $3.79; G. Haines, $56.26; D. Craig, $44.25; A. Nesbitt, $6.32; K. Webster, $48.70; M. Govier, $18.54; J. Nesbitt, $7.58; E. A. McMil- lan, $2.77; -Dept. of Highways, $13.70; Nelson Higgins, stamps, $18.00; Addi- son Fraser, balance of salary, $150,00; Roads, $4815.15: Harvey C. Johnston, Reeve. Geo. C. Martin, Clerk.