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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance, 1916-02-03, Page 8i•• resting Prices and Bargains .Mage Out Stook Before Spring LADY'S SUIT and MAN8 SUIT, both IP Men's Fine Shirts, Boys' Suits, Furs, Dress . Goods, Prints a n d ►inghaxl s f adies' Suits in ., sizes to fit you, iu Berges, blacks, blues, in 'plain and fancy. cloths, sizes 34, 36, 88, 40; '42, .SALE PRICE . ' U, '. Men's Suits'to fee in heavy weig3?;t, in good duality of- tweeds and worsteds, Regular' prices��T$trxsp.00, 16..001 18.00 ,E 1�+ WINDOW YY ►SaE�,.L- E �y_ , lien's FIne *, G.. R. Shirts in best • neglliree style, :iti ff . and soft cuffs, all sizes Regular $1.25' -and $I.So FOR T Boys Suits in fancy tweeds and darks blues, double breasted with bloomer pants, llegulsr, $6.5o .and $7.50 75. r TO CLEAR .. Rig reductions -in Overcoats, Furs, Sweater Coats, Ladies' Winter Coats Prints and Ginglams to clear at per yd` 10�"r • llanna Phone .qo 11111W Wifigar THE 'NITINGHAM ADVANCE I$i~lgravo The Rrv. Mr. P'arnal>y, paster of h' M thedie. 4hurm, hats received ennuuucernent frl,tn Vol, Sam tiugbeaa oaf blw uppaintmeua as Chap. lulu for the 181st battalion that let re. orulting in Hunan Co. We .emigratu- tete the Rev, gentlemau..on hie ma. pointment,. Mot. John Clegg and W. Mutilator, Jr., were at Colorist* last week attend- ing the funeral of the cousin, Mrs. J. T. Holdthoep.. The members and adherents of the Merhoditt Church presented the pas' toe with z0 bap of °ate last. week. A social evening wee given at the manse on Wednesday uight for the members and adherents of Knox Cburab, All had a good time, Rev. A., Di. and Mrs, Bayle are excellent entertainers. At the (teuual meeting of the Ladies' Aid of the Methodist ()laurel). which orae held on Tuesday, the following ollieera were elected for tine ensuing year—Pros.,, Mre. 0, Proctor: Vice President, .Mrs, 0, Praetor; Secretary, Mies B. Hopper; Treas,,. Mrs. Scand- rett., Lieut. R. I. Ferguson who has had charge of the recruiting office at Wroxeter bas been transferred here where a "recnt,iting station has been opened, The anneal meeting of Int ox Church was held in the basement of the Church last Tuesday. A goo attend- once was reported. Finances were in good shape, an increase being in evi- dence in different departments, Inn provements have been made at the • manse during the past year. Several new improvements in the Church are on the program for the present year, The auction sale of W. E, oott, Orb line, East Wawanosb, will he without reserve as Mr. Scott hue enlisted for overseas service, Mrs. SoQtt will move to the village. Dr, Guilfoil will join the medical corps of the present battalion which is recruiting in Huron Q. We will be sorey to lose the Dr. from the village. Rev. A. M. Boyle, W, J, Geedes, Robert and Mrs, Owene; Earnestand Mrs. Geddes, James and Mee. Taylor attended the funeral at Whiteohurch on Wednesday of the late, 6lre. Mc. Olenegban. WINUkQA.II MARKEUS see Capital Authorized . $6,000,000 Capital Paid. up • , $3.Og0,00S AMBITION Every man aims to be his own mas- ter. No surer way to get the capital together than by starting a :small Say- ings Account in this l3ank C. .1t r SMITH Manager Wing i ate. e E olosale Fruit House!: CONFECTIONERY ANO ICE CREAM PARLOR ►E cared not keep ovi' store in right condition last SW /roster because of being so badly crowded. There- fore we have ti. new stare fitted up in The National Hotel where we will rttn a strictly up-to-date buainoes. Xn future We will supply the stores in town with all kinds of No. 1 fruit. We nfove to our new gnarters on the 7th of 'ebrnary and will open a few days later. A. CARLOAD OP MIT will arrive on the 10th. Ca BONDI Por NE 207 ltttilrtf ttiitttt�t�tltli L;bib Arno weS KARS r tioNgie ou he wakened tonight by the d of a croupy cough—and- &ter gimp and choke without l liable elp? Not if ou h ve the tee t y a d, • ongh &t*cdy itt hand. It gives reliefatono. Xtliquillee okingt Phlegm doitiseoeilyexpelled. Ithealelxpthosore, tend ptiveutr farther *tacks. For Croup, Wheepieg swell aeenvie cottgbpind colds, Chatnh rlein'SCrmgh re = bine. i'ii+rtritatthe very first synaptetn. d. nil Draggista, 2$c acrdSO:. se WHY NOT FLORIDA 'FOR YOUR 'INTER TOUR?, The attractio, s are unsurpassed, beautiful palm trees, warneea bathing, orange anc ban ana groves, golf tarpon belting luxurious ho. tele for all pockets, two nights only from Tor- ont •, r1t inter tourist tickets now on sale. De sure that your rickets read via Canadian Deci- de Railway Rxcellent servic- is offered via Detroit and Ctinninattl. 1'artieul,rs from Can- ariian Pacfflc Ticket Agents, or write M r�•, surphy, District • Pa4sengor .A, ge nt,Toronto. Ont. Bluevale. (Correct uei tilt Wednaeday noon.) j Wheat. new. 1 00 to. 1 12. Flour, per ow'., uatenti0 76 to 13 70 t Riots r, per cwt., familyB 10 to $ 80 limo. per ton ....... • 2.5 00 to 20 00 Shorn', per ton.,....,.,..9110 to 27 I00Oets. 0 lid to 0 MI' Burley 0 02 l•' ii 55 ihy,. new 18 011 to X1, 00 Batter, per lb—Dairy 0 28 to 0 80 Eggs, per dozen , .... •0 28 to 0 80 Hattie, medium butobere 0 i)0 to 7 00 (tattle, butchers choice7 00 to '7 00 hogs, live weight 9 00 to 9 251 Leath (oust) .....;,,..., 0 00 to 10 00t Horne, per lb , .....,,.,020 to 0.28 Bacon long clear .40 00 to 0 18 • Shaleeep Shine ,,..•... 0 00 050 to In •e Thur day, February COUNTY COUNCIL Comte $2000 to,t1 y 161n Huron County Qverseeiit Battalion The 3anuatry sesstuae of the Huron County 00130 01 W0411014 in the county town last week ` with alli ;the merobere in attendance. and they na ode the necessary declaration 0 ••Rine before Hie donor Judge. Unit. Robert W. Livingstone wasappnlnt- ed Warden for the year 1010, the Motion being introduced by J W: Traylor J O. Laithwalte, At the ear• Oration 0 the necessary half hour and there being noother nominations, to 10 00'1 -Mr. Livingstone took hie *WOand briefly thanked tiro moxrrber'e for the hvgGr' Among the. matters cowl» up be•' fi Gels Footed + a at !PR.IINGLE' Glove andLeatlle Works *' fore the council was the proposal for the appointment of a county agricul- tural repreeentative. A letter from W, fl. Johnston; eeoretery 0 the West Huron Teachers' Association, enclosed copy of resolution passed by Haat body at the Tats meeting le Exeter asking the county council to appoint an agrioultural representative for this !ta county There vette also a letter from A, Q! t NOTE—We pay from 2c to 16o ,t'r'-, fe per dozen more than American ee Glove Makers Unions prices. Si te Members of Union to furnish kj machines and keep them in re- fe tt► pair far themselves. We fur- Rt rt► nish machines and power and n tri keep them in repair at higher {,rices, ittissEtci cEtr~tE:E!eessoaaws3333 '+ .A successful meeting of the Literary Society was held last Friday evening under the direction of L. S. Winch and his committee. The address of the evening was given by A. L, Poeliff. Principal of Wingham Public School, on the Political Growth of Canada. The speaker .traced in .an interesting way the gradual development of demo- cratic government from the beginning of British rule in Canada . through its various struggles: and victories up to the broad level of freedom which was brought in with 'confederation and closed by giving a clear picture "of the machery of government from the con- trol of local affairs to national legis. lation. Two novel features of the program were, the Royal Philhar- monic orchestra composed of the boys of Bluevale school under the leader- ship of to S. Winch and a Pantomime 1 entitled, "Seen at a Railway Station." The orchestra on a great success both musically and scenically acid the pantomimer in which the part of the tramp was taken by Robt--,.*. 'Aitchi. . son and the dude, L. 8, Winch, moved the audience both to laughter and tears. Pleasing silks - Were Bung by Mies Agnes Aitchison and Miss Carrie Diamond and Miss Elia Dobie gave a recitation on the .Huron Battalion. Pres, W. 13. Haney was chairman. The next meeting will be held on Fri' day, Feb. 4th, when • Mr. George Mo. naiad and his committee will have charge of the program. , The regular monthly meeting 0 the Bluevale branch of the Women's In- stitute will be held at the home of Mrs. J'. p'. MoOreeken on Thursday afternoon, Feb, '.Orb, at 2$0 o'clock, Papers will be read on the following eubjeotst—"Women as Empire Build. err" by Firs. Joseph Breckenridge; 'The Home Care for the Sick" by Mrs, J'. W. King. 11,, eotdial invitat. ion is extended to all the women and girls to be present. , The Bluevale Women's institute hap been busy during January. preparing comforts for the brave soldiers, and take this opportunity to thank the women and girls who have so venlig- ly helped with the sewing and Ire itt tog. Since the last report the society has shipped to the Red Crewe 'Society, Toronto, the folloVing articles: 181 dozen shirts, 02 surgical shirts, 90 suits pyjamas, 61 pairs socks. 2 bed sheets, 4 bed jackets, 82 towels, 200 yards of bandagee, large tduantity or dressing, and 92I ars 0 jam Iel1y and fruit, valued at $851,00. 'vire congregation of Brant Church is planning for an interesting trent 1 the near tutor?. For some time the congregations et the church hate been making a epechil elfeet to pay off the balance of the church debt, This ret Solt hat now been seeompllehed and on lt'ebruury 16th, the otcasiors Yw111 be tyelebrated by an oyster sapper -'a Which the rnortgega will be butte . The lienor of performing theeeremony will be elven to *lady and gentlensan. Who are two of the oldest mambos!. in -the trotagregatien, MBm, Thyme and «1 ee4 f cult(. Cranbrook Mies Lofty Alderson recelvdd a letter from a Mr. Harvey of Vancouver, now at the front, telling her he was wear- ing soxs she had knit and how much he appreciated thee. There was no service in the Method ist Cleurrh Last Sunday owing to the preacher having a badcold,but hope he will soon be well again. Geo. Grana from Hamburg is visit- ing his mother in the burg. •. The temperance petition was signed by nearly every one, Athol McDonald of the :Oth of Grey and son of R. L. McDonald, who has been ailing far some time, passed to his reward last Sunday evening. in his 28th year, Fred . Jeschke is laid up this Week. The Lutherin minister was here from Pordwieh and held services in 'his church,` • *am eineweeftem weeefeeiftellal110120Niti I on to do tbe same. The county clerk CH R I T I9 ooperatif (Treyon alsoofthe otecountyn askionf gSurothe n - coio,•. opposing the 1301. On the other band a letter from Charles G, Fraser, preei- ?HON.E SS 11 Doupe, secretary 0 the South Hun. no Farmers' Institute asking for the appointment of such an official, a resa lution having been passed at the an. uuat meeting lone 22nd. Mr. Doupe'e letter says, "We think it would he to the advantage 0 the farmers of Huron °aunty to have a district representa. tem for Huron County, and when the cost of maintaining is only about 7 cents per 100 acres, there rs na farmer in Baron County - but would receive more than 7 cents worth of valuable information of benefit to farming in- tereste." scommunicationsr e The e were sent to the special committee. ' - Mr, John F. Groves of Wingham wrgte stating that a resolution had been passed in the town council of that town unanimously asking the`. county council to snake a.liberal grant to the 181st battalion for the purpose of recruiting. This was sent to the executive cont. mittee, It being stated that a deputa- tion from the County War ;Auxiliary would be on hand on Thursday to lay the matter before the council.. Sent to executive committee, ' The proposed Superannuation Bill for teachers! seems to be' the cause 0 dtfferenoe of opinion as to its merits.. The county clerk of Wentworth wrote that the county had appointed a committee to oppose the passing at the Bill and asked the county of Rus R :Neer, J. Btttsv J#r fl'oz' Lore. House of Refuge -•J, ,A,. pard, Dr Mine, J. Love, J. M. Gtaver'iacit, Warden's committee -4. 0. Leith- wette, d', N Campbell, W.. H•. Lebb. J A. Stewart, F. A. Ellerington, The made and bridge tionsrami*sIoner reported that a number of bridge. tee• gtrirPd flinring. The Brueaela bridge equir-ed new Moting, also the side- walk on the bridge required a new ti'ior. The commissioner asked ivhetb' er it was the county or the town .of Brussels which was responsible for the flooring of the sidewalk. A. number of romall Magee required to he erected after the freshets. 41, motion by T. ff. Powell and 8, Mitchell was that the county courted donate ten per rant of their salaries and ail officials of the county ten per Bent of their salaries to the Patriotic Society for 1916. This was sent•to the special commit' tee. On Tuesday evening the members of the council were entertained et the British exchange to 'a supper by County Clerk Lane and. County Treat. urer Holtnee. A motion was put before the Oounty Council to: place insurance en ali the men of the county enlisting in the 781st. }Huron) Battalion, but after consider- able disGueolon it was turned down. On oration of Reeves Nairn of Gode. doh and Stewart of Seaforth, the sum of $2000 was granted to the 161st Bat. Won. Oa motion of t,aitbwaite and Elliott a grant of $2000 each was made to the four high schools of the county; •Wing- bam, Goderich, Clinton end Seaforth. On motion of Messrs, Mitchell and Laithwaite, a grant of $1000 to the three hospitals in the county, Gode- rich, Clinton and Wingham, to be ap- portioned the same a9 last year, that •the emu of $700 was granted to he die - talented on tonne hath; aP last year. n. J. :.GROCERY 1- 1 - 1 Store opens 7 a. nty, PRUNES ;MEATY, LARGE and JUICY. We do not stock poor prunes. The price for that kind may be cheap, but they're never satin.. factory. Besides why pay good money for something (Pitt!) you cannot eat. The prunes we sell are the Meaty, Large and Juicy kind, Per Pound 1S0. ',APRICOTS, Very Fine Quality, Per Found 156 dent of the Ontario Educational As- sociation, wrote protesting against the letter sent out by Mayor Anent of Seaforth, on which the action 'ofsever- al Counties which are opposing the 1301. a ivies taken, With reference to Mr. Ament's letter he writes, "This letter• 1 was so inaccurate in statement and so unfair in spirit as to mislead those to whom it - was sent, The vary facts that were given seemed to have 'been stated in such t8 way as to convey ab- eoiutely false impressions and were evidently calculated to mislead. the purpose being to secure a hasty' decis= ion antagonistic to the hill. Copies of totters giving the action 0 the county Iof Waterloo which gave the repudia' - tion of the misstatements by the .staff of the Berlin Collegiate, and one giving the opinion of Dr. White, bead Of the Ottawa Normal School and hid' staff favoring the Bill were enclosed, 'pbeae were sent to the education committee. .Dr. Nicholson was reappointed true tee of the - Goderiob Collegiate Board, Mr. Manning of the 011nton`Colleglate, Dr. Burrowe, of •the $eaforth Colleg- iate, and R. Vanstone of the Wingham Collegiate. ;BA: Porterfield and Mr. HoImon were appointed auditors, ' S. Leckie and W:' Lane' were ap- pointed to the Board of Audit of � 3, indaal justice ecoounte. .� /notion to grant $1050 to Goderkeh, the neon and Win barn hospitals in t Ulf K p same division as before was sent to • $ 'ADDIE`and FILLETS Sen.yard express shipments. Tiley' .rust more than cold store age kind but are better, • L,AKEsIERRINq feeee eleeMeeli$t1-,ll etw(tiRtrwlmOR0rtrrttte rierespeivememeeimmememesiermemlosem WhltechUtcla The annual meeting of the Whiter ,ihurch Presi,yterian Church Was held last ween. A very succeBsfui year was reported by alI organizations 0 the church. The Treasury stated that eommittee. . The etanding committees for the year are as followet: Executive committee., -J. Leckie, J. W. Taylor, 0. Stewart, AsbSeld. R. Harding, J. 0, Laithwaite, Special committee --F. A. Entwine. ton, J N. Campbell, A. .Irwin, Joe Dalton, J P. Dols. Finance eotnwittee.—Cion, Reis, T. E. Powell, S. Bisset, 13. Dewart, M. Armstrong, Education committee --Dr. Milne, S. Mitchell, 3. A, Stewart, Til. W. Small. combo, 3. M. Goverilock. Road and pridge committee -W. R. Elliott, 3. 6bortreed, W. R. Lobb, D. B, Murray, 11.Odell. County property -0. A. Nairn, S. DEATH OF SERO1'. DARNELL Mre. W. P. Darnell, whose husband the late Sergt. Darnell was killed while serving his king and country on Dec, 20th, received the following com- forting Letters from Belgium:— Belgium, Deo. 30th, 1915 Mrs. Wm, Darnell, Box SOS, Wingbatu, One. Dear Madam:—You have ere this been advised of the death of your hus- band. the fine church sheds, erected a year ago last simmer, were almost paid for by the eongregation. The following managers, len. Paterson, "George Wilson and David f£ennedy' were elected fora period of three yeare. Should the present year prove as sur- ceseful, not only would the above indebtedness be cleared off but also a good balance for other improve. -rnentt would be found at the close of the year, Three more of our young Men; 1:tner Patton, Cecil Middleton and 4.iea. Henry have enlisted with the 100Th Bruce battalion at Lecknow, making in a1122 that have gone front White- ebur'ch, AMWAY PRICE Ilarer+RICg � n $1545 %:_ - $15e.25 "LATEST WONDER IN PHONOGRAPHS" %nfl AN PHON -t'COMPARI3 WIT A photograph mecan afford to be without reproduction a e Mit InstrumentBand, appnd, A. CURRRt' THE BEST BY ACTUAL 'TESD' to none 3'*t at a price no hrme can % beauty of tone and clear,tes. *f Play any sire rerorl, vocal, R SALE AT rat Store, It ',vas my sad duty to attend at hie funeral this morning. I am glad to be able to tell you that we were able to give him Ohrietian burial in the little cemetery at Regimental Headquarters. half a mile in rear of the firing line. The burial wan quiet and attended by hie comrades of his platoon. Father Doe conducted the service and the grave will be properly marked .and a nice cross erected; the father, told me he would write you. Beret. Darnell died at about 4,15 pen. of the 29th of December with a smile on his lips; he was hit by a rifle grenade while warning his _Comrades to safety. - It may be some consolation rer you in your sad grief to, know he tliec `doing his duty .and saved his men from possible death. Your husband. was my Platoon Sergeant and while I only knewbins a month, in that short time I found that he was a good Bendier, always ready to do his duty. Everyone in 411o., is very sorry and on behalf of the .Company and myself I eat to nonvey to you our sincere sympathy andconsolation, together with best hopes and wiehes for the future of yourself and babies. . The Sergeant's personal effects will be collected and „ returned to you through the Adjutant Generale De. pertinent and will reach you in due course. - If there is auything else 1 can do, please write and request will receive my best attention, - Yours Sincerely, LIEUT. ORO, GF. BLAcvsTOCK, . No, 8 Platoon A Coe. lth ;Canadians, France. - 1. "0'landers, Jan, 10th, 1910 gra. W, ly Daniell, Wingham, Ont. Dear Madam:—Doubtless by this titue the War Officer has notified you of the glorious death of your husband, Sergt. Darnell. It will be a consolation to know that. your husband died as a brave soldier itt the performance 0 his duty and a atilt greater comfort is that he died as a good Catholic hopes to die. Ile lovas very faithful to his duties and realized to the full hie duties and obligations as it Cethollc. It was my sad duty to offieiate at his burial, near the epbt where, he died. He received a Catholic barbel, at which the officers and men of the battalion assisted, ills wound was fatal and he died almost inetabtle, Without an'y suffer. ung, - A cross hearing his naniri and Other details has been erected at the heed 0 his grave its the Military cemetery here In Plandere, and the exeet Iota• Mon 0 this grave is kept in three separate f'ecorde, Theee cemetrles will be kept in good. onditiou by the Government during the war and properly honored after. twhtda. Ills wee a good death. He Bled in defending all that We hold dear, and I.Greater honour hath Med than this—that he laid down his life fee his Mende." Pray then for him. as 1 do daily, e,.peolally at the moment! Of holy doves; petty for hie comrades, haat their death may he as glorious i1 they fell. Play for me. Sincerely in '. '0, b A'firle tt irowtattOostritee Do*, (cart Oitaplein 2r ' .Oen. 'id, Ave. Co. let Dir.,B.R O. F. �. mprnoriel Jetts. will be soothes(. by floor. 41. an b that ,a*r4 to 1 SOME LOW PRISES for Jain. and Feb. Women's Pain Rubbers 40c per pair �1'.r f'.rta�ss dew " 60c 4� Women's Gun Metal Calf buttoned boots with black cravenette tops $2.36 pair Women's patent buttoned. boots $2.45 Men's Gun Metal Boots $2.65 Men's Long Rubber boots knee $2.85 The above are just the same as advertis- ed in January and February city Cata- lo ut's, We always meet catalogue prices. W. H. WILLIS Sole Agent For The FOR .5//041 LADIES issumagesseminumeneneitassensentassussesmasinssammilesisislisss -11 iw 'egrets "MADE IN CANADA" Ford Touring Car Price $530 A. fine harvest ---of pleasures and profits is reaped by the man who drives a Ford, For the trip to town—for a run to the neighbors --for a hurry -up drive anywhere business or pleasure demands—there's no other ear which will go so well at anywhere near the cost. The Ford Touring is $580;; the Ooupelet $700; the the Sedan •$$90; the Town oar $780. 411 prices are f.o.b. Ford, Ont, Ail cars completely equipped, in- cluding electric headlights, Equipment does not in- clude speedometer, Cars on sale by A. M. CRAWFORD, Dealer, 'Wingham, MARRIED MCKativurr -!h MCC211111 '=8 --In Luck - now, on Thursday. Jan. 27Th by the Rev. J. S. Duncan, Mise Margaret McObar)es, eldest daughter of tar. and Mrs. R. MrObarlee to Mr. Neil McKenzie of Saskatchewan, DIRrIIS 112M—In Pleasant Valley on triday , Jtru, 2 Gh, to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. hi. Reid, a daughter. DEATHS witss,i .••--Yu Ashfield on Monday, - Jian. 24ah, James Webster, ''aged t1 Years end llj days. Oneattu---In Morrie township, on Jan. 20Ui, 1916, Eliza Sarney, relict of tbe late Thos. Clark, in her '85th year. 1+lvitttysos--In Mapleton, on Jan. 17, Catherine hose, rellnt of the late Malcolm Ferguson, and mother of Dr. Ferguson, Ethel. fitttcteent—Tn Blnac:artb, Manitoba, on Ja,tuery 214, 1910, Catherine Cam- eron, relict of tbe late John Sinclair,$ formerly Grey T wnebip, aged yearn and 6 (months, Eine.— In Beverly, via Bdmonton, Alta., on Jori, 4th, Jahn ilttl, form- ealy of Wingbitm, aged 3a years. S. Z. Iaard:4CCo. are offering epee lel clearing prices that are worth While reading. See their ad. no page Morris Have you had the grippe yet? ' Mrs. Warwick and children of the West bave been visiting 'friends in this locality. - Miss Jewitt of the 2od litre tag per. chased the 100 acre faros front Wet;.. Garniss, Wm. Finlater, jr,, attended the fun oral „of, his cousin at Goderiob le# week. Wm. Casemotie visited with his un- cle, Thee. Abram last week. Beippre• Mies Emma .Barton of near Laketet visited, with friends here last Week, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Pomeroy 0 the . Wes are visiting trioxide here. Mrs. John Abraham spent Sitis with her daughter, Mrs. J. Willits, Mr, John Lane malted to his new home iu Belmore last Week. Mr. John Baker visited With friends in Wieghain lad week, Mr. Dick McMichael of the West, Visited: at Mr. A. Iletch'e en Tuesday'. Mr. John Munroe of the "t tent visit q 0 with bit eider, Mre. Jae. poilglsa for a fen. days laet week, We are terry to say Master Muret Mulvey is on the Birk fiat title Week! rxxxxxxxxxxxxxv,xxxxxxxl BIG CLEARING SALE ��N�"i�1UES .. it -W