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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1916-07-13, Page 5COAL R. J. Cantei1on Office with Dominion Express GoD . ----FOR SALE BY-- o. ik Phone 190 P. 0.. Box 127 I .��rwA11wI+Wws_ F Thursday, July 13, 191t XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX ISARD'S JULY BARGAINS CUT PRICE SPECIALS FOR JULY SELLING 't ou will appreciate the economy of shopping at 71 I IS STORE if you tape advantage of `the many opportunities to save. Pieces wash dress Goods, •small patterns, 12 10 15 fast colors regular 15 to i 8c your pick for 2c Rolls pure silk Ribbon, wide, all colors 100 nice hair ribbon. Sale " 1 Ladies' Wash Waists, new style, low neck, long sleeves, embroidered voile, Regular $r.25 and LSo, to clear at Underwear Ladies' Cotton Vests with short25C sleeves Special price 2 for ,,GG 980 15 Dozen .Hose, Ladies' Black cotton hose, seamless, fine quality, Sale 2 for Parasols zo PER CENT discount off all lines fancy summer parasols 25C Corset Corers Nicely made, good filling special value at 2502 350, 50 Underskirts Fine quality English Cambric with embroidery trimming $1 GownsLadies' Night Gowns made of fine long cloth, Bargains at 75c and $1 lJklrts Ladies' White Outing Skirts made of good quality pique and repp, Sale $1.19 11•1•12=111, ATS:eacennew Collars Bargains in. Fancy Voile Collars, new style. A line to clear, Sale 25c, ' Ladies' adies' Coats Sale of Ladies' Summer Coats, Coats made in good style of plain and fancy cloths, selling at 20 per cent off a .r 1 740 H. E • Isard & Co. :i:tttt11t11t11 tltt11111t11t11t11 t11t11t11t1It1111111111111111it1tt11111t11; rw• ea••- - br Fine Watch Repairing a Specialty. All uaranteed. Diamond Rings, Engagement Rings and Wedding Rings. For the June Bride Silverware of all kinds •COMMUNITY", "ROGERS", and "PEARL HANDLED" Fancy Clocks, Cut Glass, and Jewelery of all kinds A. M. KNOX, MON work JEWELER and OPTICIAN Phone 65 - ` Wingham cLULU�LLLULULtiliiiit tlii�lltli�iit�iii� lttjtltl��LULULLLLL Uiitl raft ..w --. welt t irtse -...s ftweng ra▪ te rase ..no ..nets Mid reafti .4.011 rote w• on qs ..▪ w IIIiIIIIIIIIIiIIt11 1111TIMMITMITITIMIMMITRIMITTITITM VV NTED XXX Butter, Eggs and Poultry augalsermommearsemeseursurettiessitimecomiii The Wm. Davies aw es Co., Ltd. W inghani, Ont. W1�f�1111�LIW11I1�iIt4A11114„fA W11I1111111�Ii�1 Give The Advance your next Order. TUE • WINGlial ADVANCE HOLY "WILLIIEIM'S" PRAYER This poem was taken front "The Listening Poet" which is published near the trenches. 0,. Gott of battle, Gott of Mar Who Make der earth, der moon, der star, Und everything in die work], bar Meinself and mine. "Vot for ye not yet lick de tar from foreign swim?" For twenty years I been prepare, • I plot and scheme mit trap and snare Und yon all oddere make der prayer For World of peace, • • I Hach mein sabre through der air Und never cease. takes you mit me in dis deal, Because dho Yerman feel That you can keep mein iron heel So sharp and big, To grind the foe and make them t; queal Like dying pig. Und ven ve two gommence die din You gif for me der job to win;. I promised you I valk right in To gay Paree; But hundred hoodoo, damn der skin, •Sure follow me. Dat Belgian he not underetan' He dink I gobble up his Ian' Uqd every von:en, and man give me raw deal. Der grazy voof upset mein plan Und sprag meinveel, Und ven die make mein soldier mad Ile treat der Belgian very bad, Und cut der hand off all der lad Und make em quit; Der vorld she call me "one big cad" Acta! Hypocrite. • Und ven ve pillage all der town Und blow all fine cathedral down, Americans dey make a frown Und talk of art. Voti "Are ve run der circus or kindegart?" Dot dondergasted Johnnie Bid He butt in for some treaty rule. His soldiers, acb! der crazy mule, Though queer to tell, Von Kluck reports he was no fool Und fight like hell. Vot for not you keep him avay Und at his grocery beesness stay? He push mein navy out der vay Und say "By gum" You often toasted for 'der day' Und now she come! Und Austria, achl she make me swear She cannot stop der Rushian bear; She lose her goat and is so scare She quickly get, If she but do von leetle share, Vo lick em yet. I dink, 0 Gott, you must• have quit; Or vy such things do you permit; If you are mad 'cause we commit Dos Belgian crimes; Vy den you share vos quite a bit Behind der times. Vor ve must plunder, rape and slay, Blood and iron dote our vay. If die offend you ve vill say To you "Goot-bye," Henceforth mein peoples all shall pray To Me and I. Und ven der lick all foreign swine Der vorld yill vorship at our shrine Und talk der language of der Rhine Mit tongue and pen. Und all der glory ehall be mein Amen, Amen. Corrie The Patriotic tea given by Mra. H. V, Holmes on Wednesday last was very suc- cessful, the proceeds being $22. • Rev. and Mrs. Robarts entertained the young people of his Fordwich congregat- ion at the rectory here on Monday eve- ning. A pleasant time was spent, Rev, and Mrs. Robarts being an ideal host and hostess. Dr. R. Hamilton of Brussels, visited his mother and sister on Sunday. . One of the oldest inhabitants of this county passed away on Sunday morning, namely, Mr. James Leech in his eighty- ninth year. He was one of ten sons of Mr. Richard Leech of Lamarch County and came here in the winter of 1855-6, with his brother, Edward, and erected a saw and grist mill and one in Bluevale. Mr. Jas. Leech took charge of both these mills in turn for a time. He was married three times his widow being a Miss Spence of Molesworth. -He had one daughter who died some years ago. He organized the first Sabbath school in Gerrie and was a liberal supporter of his church and always willing to support any scheme for the welfare of the community in general. The funeral took place on 'Tuesday after- noon to the Gorrie cemetery. Dr. Armstrong, who has been ill for• the past two weeks is able to resume his practice again. School Reports June school Report for S. 8, No. 10, Morris, Examined In Arithmetic, Georgraphy, Grammer and Reading. Total 850. Sr, IV-Retta Turvey, 280, Elva Ramsay 210, Christie Forrest • 224, Haul Robb k Y Jr, IV- •Ruby IZernaghan 271. Verna Johnson 209, Sparling Johnsen 238. Sr. Iii.--Gertie Robertson 201, '(Lor. don Moffatt 250, Stewart Smillie 248 - Grace Kernaa ban 233. Jr, III -Robin Catnpbt 11 812, 'Ma', garet McDougall 274, Louis Fraeer 274, Greta Eckmire250, Mabel Johnson 251, Duncan McDougall' 244, Bessie Messer 230, Harry Robb; 281 Laura Johnson 224. Sr, II -Bessie Campbell 388, Dunelcla McDonald 337, Harold Thomas 331, Clarence Johnson 205, Jean Messer 2132, Campbell Robertson 254, Vera Sellers 241, Willie Peacock 198, Pt, II --Total 254 -Stanley Moffatt 177. Pt. I--Exeellent-Flatel ilOhneOnv 2'Atr-Cliffotd 1ternaghan, John Mc. Dougall, Lizzie Roberttton, Pearl John. eon, Velin+l P;cktnlre. lead Ora Fund $125 D, donee, Tegober, ", 77.1 0 a "l avis.: •:1-",":"A.' I W. T; 1,1t6( • 2n* io •, •p ', At Every Age constipation can best be overcome by the, gentle but sure laxative with the pleasant taste Sold in 15o -sad 25c boxer at Rexall Dray Stores only. BORN. HALL -To Mr. and. Mrs, Walter T. Ball, 310 Summitt Ave., Pasadena, Cal., on . June 27cb, a daughter. Oongratulations. t Mr. Hall was formerly of THE AD- VANCE arad Mrs, Hall is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jahn Agnew. BROWN -In Wingham, on July 7th, to Corp, Harry and Mre. Brown; a son, GlnsoN--At Wartime, Sask., on Tues- day, June 20th, 1910, to ?dr. and Mrs. John Gibson, (nee Cora Patterson, formerly of Fordwich), a daughter- Elene Merle. DEATHS TAyLoli-In the Township of Ashfield, on July 5ch„ 1916; Erances Johnt lir, beloved wite of D. L. Tayltr, aged 67 years and 6 months, A RARE CHANCE A two•story brick house with stable, lar''e garden and abundance of fruit, for sale at a bargain as the owner is leaving town. Buildings nearly new. No better value to be had anywhere. Numerous other properties for sale at good values. We will not list a property unless the price is right, Canadian Northern Railway Tickets to any point in the West. Choice of routes to Toronto. No extra charge. Ritchie 8c Cosens Insurance and Real Estate Agents for Canadian Northern Ry. SYNOPSIS OF CANADIAN NORTH- WEST LAND REGULATIONS THE sole head of a family. or any male over 13 years old may homestead a quarter - section of available Dominion land in Mani- toba Saskatchewan or .Alberta, Applicant must appear in person at the Dominion Lands Agency or Sub -Agency for the District. En- try by proxy may bo mode at any Dominion •Lands Agency (but not Sub -Agency, on certain conditions. DUTIES -Six months residence upon and cultivation of the land in each of three Tears. A homesteader may live within nine milds of his homestead on a farm of at least 80 acres, on certain conditions. A habitable house is re- quired exeopt where residence is performed in the vichtlly. Live stock may be substituted for cultivation under curtain conditions. Lr certain districts a homesteader in geed standingmak pro•empt a quarter section along side his homestead. Price 43 per acre, DUTIES -rix months residence in each of three years after Darning homestead 5atent; also 50 acres extra cultivation. Pre-empt ion patent may bo obtained as soon as homestead patent on certain conditions. A sottlor who has exhausted his homestead right may take apurchased homestead in cer- tain districts. Price $3 per acro. Duties— Must reside six months in each of three yearn, cul. ivate 50 acres and erect a house worth $300. Tho arca of cultivation is subject to rptluc- tionin case of rough, scerlbby b} stony hand, Live stopk may be substituted for oultivallon under oortaln Conditions. W. W. aol�z,a. M. G. Deputy of the Minister of the Interior. N. 71. - Unauthorized publication of this advertisement will not he paid for -1141, J. W. DODD (SnCCessor to J, (1. STEWL'A1.T) FIRE, LIFE, ACCIDENT and HEALTH INSURANCE 1', O. Box 366 Phone 198 W1tVGllAM, ONT. 2 ),CENTRAi 161111 TIIATrORD. You can Secprp a 1�osjtIoa 1tf yet take a course with us. The demand upon us for tra itted help is many tunes the number graduating, Students are enteritis each week Vou may enter at any time. Send for free catalog:le at once, it will interest, b. A. Stet &C*ZAII histotpal Wage Dive DISTRICT NEWSOFINTEREST rpsosmasommarismimesionmemisommounisINIMIIIIIIIMINIPOPINIMMINiall At the regular meeting of Blyth Council This is la the same gent who swindled the people of the lake shore from Goderich to 'Kincardine through the West Shore Railway Deal. held on Monday night $75 was voted Blyth Band to assist in (e purchase of uniforms. Rev. Dr, Robert Johnston of Montreal, and a former Kincardine old boy, has been appointed chaplain of the 160th (Bruce) Battalion. Ile will hold the honorary rank of lieutcna,nt.colone1. Lieut. Dr, Smith, of Bayfield returned to Huron County this week after spending a year at the front. He served in hos. pitals at Lemnos, on the Mediterranean, and in Cairo and Alexandria, Egypt. Ho has been granted two months' leave•of- absence, - For the lirst timesince the county jail was established in Goderich, it is now without a solitary prisoner, and the num- bei of occupants in the house of refuge at Clinton is gradually being reduced, there being now about 20 less than three years ago, James Farrell, James Kitchen and J. C. Watson had a close call from death or ser- ious injury, through an accident to a mac• hive in hunter's shell factory at Kincar- dine. Watson was thrown violently to the floor, while Farrel suffered bruises from flying fragments. Herb. Ensign, a Lochalsh farmer, has a proud turkey gobbler who atter sever- al times chasing a hen off a nest of eggs which she was hatching, was given a nest of his own and took to them with old hen -like fashion. The result was that a few days ago, five chicks were batched out of the setting and the *Id gent looks after them as well as any good mother hen could. Fred Edgar a young and very well- known farmer of Howick township, bro. ther of Chas. Edgar of Harriston, happen. ed with a very painful accident. While cutting potatoes he raised the knife quickly for some utiknown reason, coming in con- tact with his eye losing the sight com- pletely. Be was rushed to Toronto on the first train to a specialist, who gave him favourable hopes of restoring the sight, The Trustees of S, S. No, 1 Grey town- ship, have re-engaged Miss Jessie Dimities ar teacher for the ensuing year at an 111 creased salary. This is an uudoubtable recommend, Reeve Leckie of Brussels, received an announcement of marriage regarding his niece, Miss Marion, daughter of E. and Mrs, Garrow, Cobalt, who joined band and heaat with Roy D. Develin, Wedding took place Wedneseay of last week, hear, ty congratulations are extended. After an illness of some months, Mrs. F, Beck, a much respected resident of Harr- iston, and formerly of Wingham, passed away on Friday morning, Mrs, Beck will be remembered by many of our read- ers. She was a member of the Methodist church and was always active in helping those in need. Her husband, four laugh• ters and one son survive. "The Moyes family will never get this money," Mayor Church of Toronto de. clared the other day when presented with a bill for $8840 from John W. Moyes for valuating the assets of the Toronto Street Railway Co. The mayor declared that anything due Moyes would be turned over to his creditors. Secretary McQueen pointed out that the bill was incorrect. The balance' outstanding was only $6240. The legal department will report whether the city is liable for the sum, Mr. A. L. McKechnie, a highly respect- ed resident of Mount Forest for many years, passed away following an illness of some time. He. was a merchant for many years, but for the past twenty years had been a traveller for Eby, Blain & Co , wholesale grocers, Toronto, He is sur- vived by his wife and a family of five children. Mr. McKechnie resided in Wingham some years ago and for a faw years made regular visits to this town and was held in high esteem by a number of friends here, Bluevale (Crowded out last week) At the meeting of the Westminster Guild of Knox Church on Sunday night an interesting event to k place when Pte. A. L Posliff, ex -Principal of Wing - ham Apb'i6 School and formerly princi- pal of Bluevale school, was presented with t a battalion signet Jing by his fellow mem- bers of the Guild, accompied by a fare- well address, The presentation was made by Eldon McKinney while the .ad- dress was read by Miss Wilma Shaw as follows: - iNeateteeseeeeeasedaeatee rr Bluevale, July 2nd, 1916, Pte. A. L. Poslifi, 161st Battalion Dear Friend:- It riend—It is with feelings of regret and yet of pride that we see you in the King's ser- vice to -night. We regret the need of it but we are proud to know that you and so many others of the young men of our free country have heard the call of duty -- the ca'l of Liberty and justice -the call of world freedom and world peace. You have realized your obligation to do your part and in the spirit of self-sacrifice and patriotic devotion have offered yourselves to go up against the mustering battalions of Despotism to fight "the agelong battle for freedom which, once begun, must be carried on from son to son." You have heard the Macedonian cry of Belgium and Serbia and Armenia but the free life of Canada itself is also involved in the struggle. Bleeding Belgium is the voice which warns us what our fate will be if we fail. The liberties of our race are the 'Stake for which we fight. We know you will be as brave and courageous as the other Canadians who have gone before you and that you wit do your duty well. Our best wishes will follow you, you will be often in oar' thoughts and our prayera will go ear y o u welfare and safe return when the war is over. Your fellow members in the Westmin- ster (Wild wish to -show their appr ecia- tion by presenting you with a ring bearing • the number of your battalion, hoping that in the days to come it may recall the pleasant times we have spent together. Signed on behalf of the Westminster Guild: M. Olive Scott, Pres , M. Duff, Secretary, Me. (osliff made an appropriate • reply referring to li19 unique association with the Westminster Guild and other organ- izations in Bluevale which had, been con, tinned long after he had ceased to become a resident of the village, and asked for the kindly thoughts and remembrance of all for the soldier boys when they should be far away on their mission .of 1nystty And patriotism, Rev. Crawford 'fate follow- ed with a warm and inspiring address voicing the regret mingled with pride which is felt by all at such momenta of d • the determination that the partingan d• boys who are going to represent us at the battle front. Shall not be forgotten or un - honored by those who are left at hotne. He was cheered by the observation all around us our ceminon life gas been raised to a higher level by the sacrifice and devotion Which had been called forth in the station a941 he added 4 few siticere wards 02 p rehAtion for Me. Posiiff's personal qualities which he had had an. excellent chance of observing during the past few yeArs. During the meeting It was suggested that a Roll of Donor should be made for each of the churches to record the names of the young mets from this community who have heard their country's call and it was hoped that the Literary Society might find it .pocible to taltt the overflight of this Work. NEWS FROM THE FRONT Ootp Will Haylee who was recently wounded, writes the following letter home to his mother Mrs. Henry Hayes of town. June 25th, 1910, Dear Mother: - Just a few lines to let you know that I am improving a little since I wrote you last, but I am still in bed. I got up this morning and put my hospital clothes on and the nurse came and chased me back again and told me to stay there. The doctor took my medical history the other afternoon and he said it was quite interesting told me not to worry and all I needed was perfect rest and he would see that 1' got it. 1 have had a card from Dad and he says that he has heard that George is wounded so let me know. where and how he is as soon as you find out, Well this is Sunday after- noon and it is a lovely day by the way the sun is shining outside, now mother you don't want to worry over meets I am not so bad this time as I was last time I was in the hoepital. I have had a letter from Jack Smith and he said that he had wrote to you and told you all he could about us, I got a letter from Omi the other day and she said that Nance told her to tell me that Uncle Jim went down on the same boat as Lord Kitchener went down on, I think that this is alt this time. Hoping to hear from you soon , I remain Your loving son Witi, FLEET OF VESSELS VICTIMS OF MINES Germany's Method of Undersea Warfare will be Exemplified at the Exhibition. The ever present perils which must be faced and circumvented by the Bri- tish Navy when scouring the bl.uad bosom of the sea for a glimpse of tyle Hun vessel sneaking furtively about, hiding itself under water or sowing treacherous death dealing mines broad- cast, will be vividly pictured at. the Canadian National Exhibition. Hid- den•mines,torpedo attacks and desp- erate onslaughts by the aerial corps will each afternoon threaten a sturdy ship of war. which will eventually sue- umb to the murderous action of an undersea mine, the magazine exploding with a deafening crash, throwing tons of water and wreckage high in the air, Surrounding minds will explode at in- tervals the land while c batteries and anti-aircraft guns devote their energies to the invading airmen, who aro hov- ering ov-eriny abont endeavoring to drop their explosive cargoes on a vital spot, It, will be a picture of war never excailed at the Canadian National, SCHOOL REPORT ,junction School promotion examinations, Sr. Third to Jr. Four( h---Tota1780•-Hon. ours 585 -Pass 408. -Addie Procto r 076 Mabic Armstrong •050, Margaret Hender- son 624, Vera McKenzie (111). Jr. Third to Sr. Third -Total 780 -Hon- ours 585 --Pass 468 -Chester Rintoul 500, George Fowler 580, Russell Henderson 530, Harold 'Moffatt 407. rt. 1 Jr, to Pt. I Sr. -Names in order of merit --Jack. Fowler, Jim Wright, Mae Moffatt Q.:, "Brock, teacher, SUMMER DRESS GOODS OF DELIGHTFULNESS I® Every lady will find the wonderful collection of summer dress materials here a great help in planning her summer wardrobe. Each piece is beautiful in design and of high grade fabric. As we start stock -taking in a week we have decided to put all our summer dress goods out at cost. This is your chance to secure your summer dress at a very low cost, 12c to 75c per yard Scarce Goods Real good values In Ladies', Men's and Children's Hose are hard to procure and un- less placed on old contracts are now impos- sible. We were fortunate in being able ' to foresee the present conditions and about 9 months ago placed our order for a good stock. We have a real good strong ribbed hose for .children's wear unequalled anywhere. We want to show you REAL VALUES and invite you to examine these lines when int need of Hosiery r Straw Hat Time • These warm days sure makes Summer Straws move. Its time to throw off your heavy felt and get a nice light straw. Boys' fancy straw hats, extra good quality for 50 cents 11•ten's fine basket weave sailor Hats, 1916 style at$I.5o Men's extra good quality sailor .hats, all the latest weaves & shapes2•50 •s ilii1111111111•11•111illini a .. PNHOE 89 MING HAMi, ONT. jsNIMM ��•<ssw aidf er s.wmmasYle Save Money BUY AT LINDSAY'S W.e can only mention a few of the many good values we have to offer you. You will not make a mistake by buying at this store. Groceries Comfort Ammonia Comfort Soap . Surprise or Gold Soap Best Canadian Cheese only Baking Powder, 2 lb tins for 3 Cans Corn or Peas for Best cans Tomatoes • 2 Cans. Good Salmon for Special price on ..frswsas...,.m. -- . • • • • • Sugar BOOTS AND SHOES Ladies' Shoes at ..$1,49, 2 50,3.19 Men's Heavy Boots $2.98, I,98 Children's Shoes all hinds, at ..$1.98, 1.40 and 9€ic MEN'S WEAR J3oys' Suits, long pants, $12 • all wool, Suit for.. ... $5.98 $18 to 20.00 Suits for 9.95 Men's Suits greatly reduced Men's Heavy Sox..2 prs for 25c Men's 50c Sox, only 35c ENDS ENDS ENDS End Print,, Ginghams, Table Lin. enn, Toweling. All good buy Ing LADIES' HOSE Gc pr Seconds -Every pair slightly dam- aged. regular price 20c to 85c, Sale 6c pair 4t 4c II • for 'SOc 22c lb • 25c 28c 121ac • 25c • war aniulayea$16ONSILW:rini LADIIy,S' AND CHILDREN'S DRESSES Every line reduced as all must fp regardl,;ss of price Children's Dresses $1.25, 98c, 750, and 25c Ladies' Dresses.... 75c, 98c, $1.25 E1KMBROIDERIES AND LACES Special Embroideries ....5e yd Laces at lir yd Lanes and Insertion, .2'ac yd tGc to 15c Lace and Inser- tion for,......, -,,...5c yd DRESS GOODS We continue toy sell all wool Dress Goods at about half regular prices Paints and Ginghams 15e Fast Colored Gingham.. , .10c. Good Prints 15c, 12'ac, sgc. LADIES' $[r25. PRINCESS SLIPS 59e All White Wear At Sale Prices R. M. LINDSAY Brokerage''Uiie want Ego and Sutter Highest Prices':• Stallsyiwm..edxrw.l.wrr,mrn.i.r,r.ns .rwrir.mwoi,. GGSANTEQW,J, Armour,Wiogha n