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The Wingham Advance, 1916-03-09, Page 8Page eight THE WINGHAM ADVANCE "N�'�tr�►''MAr'4+���•�1r�'1�+�1►��'vo"A��vrr�ww✓rr"�v�r"�r♦�w1rw'M�"w �'�!�''��rw���►�Ir� Wingham's Doilar Dy DOLLARS ''COVN 7 +1 DOLLARS 4COVNT h*irsday, March 9th, J16 afrivirawatariersavi ""'HE EVENTFUL day for Your Dollar will be celebratt.d on Thursday,. March 9th, and we invite you all to come and reap the Big Specials • that Dollar Day will bring. Our store will be a place of convenience for, you to rest and leave your wraps. Read this Partial List, Ste ples $yds 42 in. Pillow Cotton in heavy weight $1.00 10 yds Print in dark and light patterns, 32 in. wide......... 1.00 Scout Percale, 36 in. wide, fast colors, 7 yards for 1.00 Flannelette Sheeting, 72 in. wide, 2ea yds for 1,00 Linen Hand Towelling, loyds for .... .... 1.00 Extra Special Cotton, 10 yds for .. ... s 1.00 Oxford Shirting in light and dark colors, 8 yds for'.1.00 Apron Print, 36 in. ide Gin • • ghams,40 in.wide, 8 yds for 1 00 Kimona Cloth, "Duckling Fleece", 5 yds for 1 00 Comforter Cloth, 36 in. wide, 9 yds for.... ... 1.00 3 yds Curtain Material, in net, scrims, all new Spring goods, 3 yards for ... 1.00 fancy Crepes, regular 60c a yd, 3 yds for . ... ..... 1 00 Ladies' Wear Silk, regular $1.00 yd, 2 yds for $1.00 Allover Beaded Chiffon, regu- lar $1.00, $1.50 a yd, 2. yds for ..., .... .... 1.00 Ladies' Underskirts, good patterns, 2 for 1.00 Ladies' Umbrellas and Para ' Bola, newest styles, special 1.00 Additional Ladies' Silk Underskirts reg. $5, dollar day, $1 00 1Q yds Print reg. 14c and 15c $yd, 10 yds for 1 00 Remnant Counter is a big Sfeature on Dollar Day. Ladies' Coats(a window full) Each 2 98 5 2 Ladies' white Lawn Waists for. 100 3 Brassiere for 1.00 Fancy and Corded Velvets, reg. $1 a yard, 2 yards for 1.00 W hitewear-- Gowns, Under• skirts and Drawers, each1.00 Ladies' Sweaters in plain colors, each. 1 00. 2 00, 3.00 Ladies' House Dresses in Prints and othe• materials, sizes 36 to 44, your size for 100 Children's School Dresses, 2 for ... 1.00 and 1.50 Remnants will be on sale in odd lengths for Dress Goods, 3 pairs Ladies' Silk .Bose for 1.00 Ladies' Coats-- Our entire stock of Ladies' Winter Coats sale price each 9.00 1.00 extra for sizes over 38. Girls' winter Coats, very neat patterns, at 2.98 1,00 extra for sizes over 10 years. Furs in ladies' setts in Fox, Black Wolf, Sable, Persian Lamb, Mink, 50c off every 1,50, or 33 less regular price. Ladies' Fur lined Coats, No. 1 qualities to clear at.... ••• 33.75 5 Ladies' Fur Collared Coats to clear at.... .... ......... 9.50 Men's Wear 10 Men's Linen Collars in any , styles for .... ... 1.00 List of Dollar Day Sizes 34, 36, 38. Reg. $10, $12, $15. Ten Cent Table - Collars, Hosiery, Caps, Gloves Boys' Suits' (a window full) Eaoh 2 98 2 Men's and Boys' Hats in colors , .. , .. , 1 00 Men's Fancy White Vests, sizes 36 to 44, for 1.00 3 Neck Ties. beautiful pat- terns in talk, 3 for ...... 1.00 A line of light or heavy All - wool Underwear, Shirts and Drawers, each 1.00 3 pairs Men's Al1•wool Cash- mere Hose for 1.00 2 pairs Men's Heavy Worsted Hose for 1.00 1 pair Heavy Mitts and 1 pain Heavy Socks for.. . .. , . 1.00 '1 pair Black Overalls and 1 pair Socks for.... . , 1.00 2 Men's Working Shirts for 1.00 1 Fine Shirt and 1 pair Cash- mere Hose for.... ., 1.00 3 Boys' Blouses or 3 Boys' Fine Shirts for.., 1.00 2 Boys' Caps, regular 1.00 each, for........ 1.00 1 Men's Black Soft Hat, also in colors, for . ..... , 1.00 Boys' Overcoats, each .. , 2.98 sizes 31, 32, 33, 1.00 extra. Men's Overcoats -Big stock best qualities, for size 36,., 7.00 1,00 extra for any size larger, Boys' Suits with straight knickers, regular 6,00, 7.00, ' 8.00, 9,00, at the bargain • price each 2,98 1.00 extra for sizes 31, 32, 33. Men's suits 1 00 extra for any suit over size 38. Your choice of 18.00 and 20.00 suits, sale price .. 10.00 Bargains: 2 Men's Fine Shirts for-. 1 00 2 Men's Wool Shirt for 1 00 Ladies' Skirts, reg. $5, for 1 00 2 Waists, reg $2, 2 for 1 00 10 yds Curtain Material for 1 00 5 yds Curtain Material for 1 00 Hanna 0. Co. .,...............,.........,.............x... ,,, 1.:'Dollar. ,¢Y��'j .� � -•-, .•may,,,,,„4,. /t� 4 8^sem r• tt,, t'• lr ,...., ek �'.-1.... • l l;q� � N A Big Day in ext 1 FERTILIZER,es �_;� N SEEDS,,�t��,. � { ��` IT ORS ,? tai A It and PRODUCE =::.' /a Crop, 1000 lbs. r Y i3 r, f h lu kr tnket �)D�' �`.x , TM,_ `a • CHARGE 500 LBS OF OUR �� `` f ,t. �� $*x' x i gi e a ticket, the y c the free of charge a A PRAIRIE STATE IN(1UBATOR 100 k roe. arty ) ` i' V Howson & Breeklebank We wall give $5 00 in cash to the f �' � C "' at st x I l ti AIv.XXXXX'XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX With the sale of everyorder of Gums Shur - Crop, v r over. we will give a ticket. To the holder o the r r we willgive . 2.8.2 BRAND FREE OF With the sale of each Incubator we will v purchaser holding the lurk tinker. willreceive egg capacity. , Steele -Briggs Seeds are on sale at J.A. Mille KingB d e arm- ,er .making the greatest purchase of these Seeds on $ DAY. Re - dieter amount of purchase at our office. Bring all kinds of Produce to our warehouse on $ DAY. We will pay you more than we should for that day only, These competitions must each contain 10 or more competitors 21 WholesaleH - W11..FORD i'hones: Produce• • �J Office 174 Merchant Residence 108 Londesboro A very pleat4nt event took place on Wednesday of last week, when Mies Agnes Scenes became the bride of Mr, Cbalrteec-Wey'+iouth, both of the 9th con. of J Iullett. The wedding was very quiet owing to the death of Mr. Viteyfnouth'e mother quite recently, Mr. James Cartwright of the Oth Con. of Hullett has purchased the 30 acre farm back of his earl farm, be- longing to Mr. Wm. Brumley. The Woman's Institute held their inrlonthiy meeting at the home of We. Harry Little on Thursday last. They purpose organizing a Red arose Socie. y at Lottdeeboro in the near future, We Nartf sorry to learn of the serious ilinese of Mre. S. Me Vittie, er., at the haute of Wm, Moon, caused from a Second attack Of grippe. Many of our cltizene in this vicinity are laid up With the taro trouble. Mr, and `Mrs, Ed. Leer of this lath, are both suftering front a severe ettaek of grippe this week, ale their Kitt, Nelsen, Mr. 3ob0 Melle-rille of one vii age, is erpettdlt g as few d M Oarlock a J the 1 -Week, Oat la[ tbi k bonus ink' Jd r 15.1 e'et , Mise rumble M opt vim, visii ural; with frierlde til: Wes11.1d Brit a few day* Ieliet Week, The leap year box social held at Londesboro last Tuesday evening was quite a success, the boxes selling at $1 to $2. The proceeds amounted to $57. John Scott is busy preparing for the erection of bis new house this tune - neer. One cent is plenty to put on carves. pondence envelopes marked printer's Copy. Leave envelope open. St. Augu41 ins A hopes-warminlz was held at the home of Pat Kearney at St, Augustine on Melnday evening. A goodly buus- ber were present and everyone enjoyed themselvee. ,Pte. Stephen Edtvards was the ire elpitittt of a wrist watch accompanied' byaddress an add ese b hie Many friends at the home of Mr, Jos. bhatnney► on the. Oth bon, of East Wawanosh, on Fri- day evening last. The league of the Methodist ehurch will hold a social evening at the home of Mr. William H, Oalnpbeli on Friday e'r'ening of this weak. A programme (Amish:, recitations. etc, will • be die - pc need with, after whleh the evening will he meat in games and a dainty lunch, The S ;, Augustine branch of the; Mimeo's Institute gave a eh tswer in honer tet M's Itinehxn at the Moble of her moteet, Mrs. Thomas Casntn,logs on Thur•tday evening of last Week, W bitechurch Mr, John Hutchison has joined the Bruce Battalion and Me. 'Thos. Pen- rose the Huron Battalion, Mre. Stein. who has spent the winter with friends here, returns this week to her home at Yellowgrass, Sask. Pte. R Di, Patten has gone to Ot' taws where he has joined the Signal- ling Corpe. The Guild meeting on Sunday even. ing was led by Mies Amies Kennedy. The meeting for March 12th will be in eharge of Mies Emma Davldsofl. Ptos. C. L. Gillespie and A. i3, iien- rghave gone to Walkerton to take the Sergeante Bourse. A special service cviil be held in the. ?Methodist Church, Whitechurch on Sunday next,, Mara, 12'0, at 3 p.m., when the Rev. J`. W. Hibbert of Wing - ham will give a patrtotio address, An l3:onor roil will be unveiled by hire. Sperling, Nee. of the Red Oroes work. Special singing by the choir. A hearty welcome given to all. $oldial, enpee,i ally invited. There will be leer t r;rvirc, held at Bethel orPrthn'e eppnintsrlente. Tian A»VAllee: it, equipped hi tits �•:a kinds of r,rfry cornrriereialit.i j, f printing. Everything from a visiet card to a lull r•heet bill If •'cru .at one lob here you'll be back aget..n, t l4raye Mise Olive Walsh leas returned home trntu Toronto where she consulted ti• .,p..eialia.t in regard to a dieahled Iltnh whish wa.' it.jured semi twelve montiia ago, She is much improved and hopes in a :.hort Gime to be fairly restored to her t...sual activity, Arrangements are on foot for the soldiers training in Wingbam to starch in a body here some Sunday morning in the near future and attend service its Knox church where Rev. A. U. Moyle will preach to them. Atter tie'vit:o dinner aid be served to the roti eel eee they metals back 1. ti twee. A plea taut time was spent Ia .. 1'nu stay evevtog at the home of alit, Ernest Geddes where the young ladiee of the village assembled and treated Miss 'reside Halliday, previous to her marriage, to a miscellaneous shower. The articles were well chosen and bore with them the poetical sentiments of the donors all of which lent much to the enjoyment of the occasion. Private Wm, E Scott is laid up at uta home, here with an attack of la grippe. - Miss Jetisie Kelson of Chifurd, is vis- iting at .kJex. Civakey's fur a shus L t. me. John Bell, sr., lute been quite ill for bottle days and under the Dr's, care. At tame of writing he is improving slowly. Mr. Bell is in his 08th year. Mrs. Thos. Wilkinson, er., was the recipient of numerous cougratulationt• last Friday by friends and relatives it r•eing the occasion of her ninety sec. und birthday. Worthy of special men tion was a remembrance of a sheaf n carnations received from a nephew. Mr. James Wilkinson of Ei'canahn, Mich. Communion service was observed in .evinity church last Sunday. Rev. Mr. Hawkins preached a strong sermon to an appreciative congregation. The members of Knox church choir met at the home of Dr and Mrs. Kirk- by last Friday evening where e. pleat'• ant time was spent in honor of Wes Lillie McLean who was presented with a casserole and Miss Tesbie Halliday who was also presented with p, hand- some clock. The former bas been the efficient organistln Knox church for some time having recently taken up her residence in Wingham while _the latter was the gifted sololet and will shortly take her departure for Melville, Sask. where she assumes the responsi- bilites of married life. Both ladies have been faithful wemhere of the choir for a number of years and their loss will be keenly felt. On behalf of the choir Eujean Geddes and Mary Cole made the presentation and Nor- man Geddes read the following ad,- drese: Dear Fellow Workers, We are sorry to interrupt this cheer- fulness and good fellowship of this in- formal social gathering with this formal address, but there are times in life when we meet speak out the thought of hearts and this is one of thew, We do not linea but ere this you have have gathered from our epeale and conntennence, the purpose of this gathering, but one thing we know we could not hide from you and this fir our veep sense of lose in cones•quence of your removal from our midst„ Re- movals, enlistments and marriages have wrought havoc with nut choir, and we feel keenly the thinning of our ranks, but our sense of loss is somewhat natigated by the conncience- nese that this separation is a lose to you as well. We feel that, ou will still be inter- ested in us, and we assure you that we will always he deeply interested in your welfare, because of the pleasant a'sociatione of days gone by. We cannot forget your faithfulness and valued services as soloist and organist and we ask yon, Tese]e to accept this clock, and you Lillie this casserole, as a slight token of our appreciation and esteem and as a reminder to you of your old friends in Knox choir. Signed on behalf of the choir. H. Kirkby, 'John Stewart, Eujean Geddes, Mary Cole. IRO atuir X1111 H RISTI S -GROCERY PHO ALE 59 Store opens q a, nr. Come to Christie's on the Qt. WHETHER FOR' 1 anodes Fruits and Confections Provisions or ChipaWaf`e tC will �willfitly' you to Purchase este H lt"t'� > e >� 1 e mot WJNOHAM MARKETS toeereet 00 tall \►..4, t d,, ,. tee .i=,i Wheat, new. ,, „ . 03 Oi loam > r- , vat- ., t . 3 75 • 8 7. N'tour, par cwt., fenlily, 3 03 to 8 20 Bran, per ton 25 00 to 20 00 Shorts, per ton", , . , . ,.0 00 to 27 00 Cats ... , 0 38 to 0 80 Ila,, near f4 00 to 15 00 Sutter, per lb -Dairy 0 28 to 0 30 Edda, per dozen ...... 0 35 to 0 27 Cattle, medium butchers 7 00 to 7 25 Cattle, butehr're choice7 25 to 7 50 Hoge, live weight 0 50 to 9 50 Lemh (cit) 9 00 to 10 00 Rowel, per lb.. .. 0 23 s ll 25 Hattori k ng clear. , 0 20 to 0 25 14heH•t Shine ,.. .. .. 1 110 rn 1 23 EI dies 10 00 to 11 00 NOTICE ! MEASLES Sunday Scheols will re -open on March 12th, and Public School on March 18th Children who have just recovered from meas"es must not return tp school for one week after being released from queran tine No pupil will be admitted to any school coming. from a house where ineasies stil exists. . Alt clothing. "edding and rooms of those quarantined must be disin- fected with formaldehyde which will be furnished free on applica tit n., The penalty for breaking the rules of quarantine is from $25.00 to $100.00. R. C RPDMOND. M.O.H • Fordyce Mr. Joseph Thompson who bas been engaged with Mr, John Martin, hes enlisted at Wingbam with the Met Battalion. Joe is certainly doing bis bit. Me. C. Rush made a business ttip to Toronto. Pte. Steven Edwarde is at present ependinga few days at Joe.Chawney'e. He is training at Galt Joe gage a social parry on Mr. Edward's arrival and a good night was spent. Mr. Geo. Kennedy visited at F, Doyle's one day lately. Mr. James Martin held a patriotic dance on Monday evening last and everybody enjoyed themselves till the wee emali hours of the morning. We are glad to report that William and Gordon, sons of Atex Rintoui,who are under the doctors care are improv- ing as well as can be expected, Mise Lillian Stevens spent a few days atthe home of John Webster's last, week, GIRLS WANTED We can give employment to a few more bright girls as Knitters and Learners Fare paid to Clinton CLINTON KNITTING CO., LIMITED Clinton, Ontario St. Helens. Rey. James Wilson of Toronto is at present visiting his mother and. friends in and around St, Helens. Mr, John Rutherford spent a few days at Kiniough last week with hie sister, Mre Lane, who is very sick. Mies Myrtle Little left Saturday af- ternoon for a week's visit with friends in North Morntugton. Miss Wilhemin Rutherford of Fer Rue, spent the week -end at her home here. Mrs. Isaac Miller and little daugh- ters, Helen and Ieabell, were Thuredey visitors at Mrs. W. J Todds. S•o,'y to say Miss Edna Woods is laid up with a severe cold. Mr. William 13t'rnphrey, jr., is on the sick liar, we hors to soon see him able to be around again. Mr, 13. Woodley is still improving, with nurse Taylor in attendance. Ptes, R. 'McGuire of Wingham and Jas. Baker of Lucknw, were Sunday visitors in this burg, Pte. Earl Cranston, who bas spent the past four months in England, re- turned home on Wednesday evening in poor health, his many friends will he pleased to hear of a speedy regain in health, Pte. Rnht, Buchanan is still melee the weather, we hope to soon see trim •,ur again. Miss Lilly Taylor of Blyth, is spends ing a fety days with her aunt. Mre, William Taylor, Mts. Murphey, who. has been ter- inueiy ill for the past month is improv- ing. A sleigh load of young people from this burg enjoyed themselves in Luck - now one night last week. Belmore - The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Institute woe held on the invitation of the Teeswater Branch on Saturday afternoon, 411 met, in thy, Council Chamber, Teeswater, Mee. Brill, Pres. Teeewatee Society, was in the chair and sitting beside her was Vint, Fleming Ballagh, the firinluie Preeidant. The following prog,atn Was given Instrumental. Miss May Hellagb; Paper, The Benefit of the Wotneh's Instituter, Mre, L"iemtng Bullagb; Reading, The l3aeyhody, Mies Nellie Harkneee; Piper, Saving Steps, Mre, Wed. Lowry; Song, Mise Wallace; Reading, How to make Farm Life Attractive to the Boy. hire, W. Rill. At the Blore a very dainty Whelk wee eerved by the 'li'er'ewatet' l,rd1". whiccit WAS inuch apprecirr,ti d. 1 Mri n hews ar rid h to p Elc•ffma 1,1 u'ketnith hueitnesa in Mr. Neil Me. NMI of (1m',ie and intends to wino, lir rt 11301Y'Eiat >'1itln, Me. and Mrs. George Lane en'er -'tined a number of their friehde on Friday evening, E hie'v'uae. Pte Albert Thermo, whe i . trainir g '+', di,'in'lt, -t,. [ x f ,. r,'ie•< 1 ., e s' s'J!tt, t.'. -tint. h,r, ,. tie ,x11HPY'. t it at, for ills front abuatly. Mr, Wna. Moiticliael of Galt, was home over Sunday, Mr, Stanley Hall enlisted at Wrox- eter last week but was not etrang 'enough to pass medical examination. A test of the capatity of some of our local debaters wee made at the meet- ing of the Literary Society Iasi; Friday night., March 3,d, when A nobj•• -t was enneen by the ,,:uai,Hnoe t" he tdeh•, , d by a itinihr•r r,t , r ea ser' wia., l' - vo,ontoet.0 to fee,. 'hi iodtti. Or • tit, t,sttjeete proposed, ' he (me rave .4 by a majority of the audience was, ' Resolved that the war will end before August, 1910." Mesers J, W. King -and 0, Duff were ordered to take the affirmative and Mr, Robt. Shaw and Rev, D. D, Thomson the negative. The chairman, Mr. W. W. Haney, did not press the audience to make a de- cision which wee, perhaps, unfnrtun• ate, as Lord Kitchener might have been gladto know the result. The prngram for the evening was the ni.at extended oils yet given and included wo exeelttint addresses by Mese, r, itueeell Jet•urye and Gu:•don Rintnu], rba former gave a carefully prepared review of the diplomacy of the United States during the present war and the latter spoke on "Current Evente," arousing loud applause by his criticism of some of the recruiting method.. that are being used and the enthus« festa for lighting displayed by the men who are too old to enlist. Willie Orr gave a good recitation showing the other side of the etory in the tale of the slaoker who discovered eo many important duties at home when his king and country called him. Anute and Parker Snualtz-r and Roy Thom- son presented a laughable dialogue, "A Sudden Discovery" about a negro who brought oil a serious illness by readiug• the list of symptoms in a mediciob almanac. The musical num- hers inoluded a piano duet, • "March Military," by Mrs. MoOail and Mie 0. Higgins and a duet for the viulin and piano by Misaes Annie and Carrie Diamond, which was called "The Sail. or'e Dream," and was encored, A splendid recitation, "Changing Col - me" by Jean Blewett was contributed by Miss Bernice Shaw and the con- cluding pars of the evening's program consisted of a •'Talk on Poetry" by Milton and Shakespeare in whicb these eminent authors held a couipeta- thin in writing verses which introdua'- ed many local hits, It was decided at thus westing to make the concluding evening of the Literary Society no March 814 et which the play. "The Fruit, of His Folly" will he present• d• a play night in aid of the Red Cross and the admission will he 25 ren'•• :end 10 cents. The next twee, in ' fib' L ter,,, v Soeii'ty will rake p.a.•e •.r. M,u.•b 17 h ,+lid w,11 he in honor ni 8 . Pate ink Among 'i he fes urea,. «xperred will he an appropriate dr, bate, "Resolved that the pig has done ruore for the human rare than the potato.' Rev. Crawford Tae will give an address on St Patrick" and rhe Irish dialogues, sonde, choruses, etc, that are being planned will mato - t his a night that ehnuld not be missed. Oorrie Quite a number from town attended the concert in Wroxeter on Friday evening. Miss Margaret McLaughlin of Strat- ford who has been visiting her parents Mr. and Ws. T. H. McLaughlin re• turned on Monday. Mr. Stanley McLaughlin is visitine with friends in Lucknow for a few days. Mr Campbell of Cbesley who has been working in the interests of the L. O. L. has succeeded in initiating several members and more are expect - ed. Annie B. C. Howard, wife of Norm- an H. Brownlee diedat her home in Grant, Ont.. ou Wednesday. March let. The remains were brought on Sarurdaty, to her brother-in-law's, Me. Geo Galbraith, Orange Hill. The funeral took place on Su`ad•tiy, March 41h, heing held in the, Methodist ehnreh. Rev Mr. Rivers officiated. The engagement is announced of Mr. M. R Mathews of Bradford, Ono,, to Mies Ryna Rivers of Toronto. This is leap year Mark, 'I Inii..day, March 9, laic ollar D THURSDAY fi4Qi) VALUE IN ALL. KINDS OF SHOES AND UP13rRS AND SO vIE EXCEPTIONALLY taO0u BARGAINS iN S VERAL SPECIAL LINES re A first■class solid leather club bag will be given away at 7.3o p. m. With every pair of shoes or libbers the buyer will get a numbered or similar number. The numbers we hold will be placed in a bag and at 7.30 p m. they will be thoroughly shook up and the first number drawn will be the lucky number that will entitle the holder to this ex- cellent club bag. W. H. WILLIS Sole Agent For The FOR S/a'9 LADIES fr1 XXXX0 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX PAIX .4 6 al6 j , FurnitureClos es on x nster 7 I WEDNESDAY, MARCH '15th r: v. ex A., xt. . . . XCome and get your share of kc x the Bargains while they last N o .V X R. A. CURRIE x FURNITURE and UNDERTAKING :o XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX If you are not a subscriber to THE ADVANCE, Why Not? Only $1.00 a year in Advance. rr oNsTER aDQ[ 11� $ Day Bargains . J�t The Greatest Bargains 74 offered in Wingham. Every 0, line about Half Price ri Dress Goods, Men's Cloth- ing,Shoes h es and Groceries. oeer>wes• Come here, you wont be t disappointed« LI1NDSAY'SBROKER A gM ERCH ANTS N.