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The Wingham Advance, 1917-06-21, Page 17 atinqbaut hattrt Single Copies • Tnree Cents WINGHAM, ONT., THURSDAY, JUNE 21st 1917 Subscriptions: $1,50 per year. MM Iit0oe'8 cot'ner CONSCRIPTION As there appears to be considerable difference of opinion as to who should be called under the Conscription Bill, the following classification is submit- ted, as a fair and just one, that would raise all the men needed at present, without injuring the country in the least, Claes 1 -The fellow who beat me out of $25.00 on a horse trade five years ago. Claes 2 -All nay creditors. Claes 8 -All piano and gramaphone agent,. Qfase 4 -All agitators, political, racial or Sectarian. Claes 5 -All honorary Colonels. Claes 0 -All men who think they know how to pronounce Ypres. Claes 0 -All knights, barons and airs of every description. 'Class 8 -All fellows who think wives - ' of soldiers are getting too much money. Clasp 9 -All men who allow dogs and chickens to run at large. Claes 10 -All young fellows who pre- fer dancing and playing pool to de- fending their country. Class 11 -All Income Tax dodgers. Glass 12 -All onr Town Council. North Huron Conservatives The annual meeting of the orth Huron Conservative Assoeiatio (for provincial purposes) will be held ,n the town hall, Wingham. on Friday, June. 29 .b, at 2 p.m. for the election of offic- ers and the transaction of other impor- tant business. As this is the first meeting since the enfranchisement of women, ladies are cordially, invited to be present. A prominent lady from Toronto will ad- dress the meeting. Addresses will also be delivered by the local members Messrs Bowman and Musgrove and other prominent Conservatives. Mr. A. H. Birmingham,, Provincial Organizer will be present and will ex' plain the New Ontario Franchise Act by which the names of all women will be placed upon the voters' lists. . Stores'.n ::CANADA'S FAVOR1TF_'DRUO STORES 14 ....�....TO RENT CAMERAS lOc. PER DAY Here's a chance to take snap shote, even if you do not care to buy a Camera. McK.ID DO,N'S DRUG STORE �i�,• "WE ARE HERE TO SERVE YOU ;V EVERYBODY'S COLUMN A SNAP—Second hand Ford Auto, in excel- • lent running condition, fitted with electric light and battery connection, five good tires and six inners. $300 will buy. Apply at THE ADVANCE $ARGAIN FOR QUICK SALE -Two first• class organs. Inquire at THE ADVANCE Don SALE—Thoroughbr,d Yorkshire Pigs. • The undersigped has for sale a choice 101 of young pigs of both sox, at reasonable prices. Write for terms and particulars, telling your wants to W. J. {ocTER, Belgrave, Ont. OUR S ALE -.Half barrel of x x x engine oil • Will sell at cost priee, Must sell at once Apply at - THE ADVANCE FORD OAR FOIL SALE-f3obd second hand oar. Apply at the OVEhLAND GARAGE FOR SALTb-A nevi Ford Touring ear, lose than regular pride. Who wants it? Ask quick! OVERLAND SALES, Wingham. "QR ;;ALE OR RENT. -•House and three T' acres of land, the reen property opposite Fair Drounds. Api;ly to ALFRED CARR FOR SALE CHEAP—One two -row corn plant- er 'with fertilizer attachment. is perfect order, only used a Lew times. Will plant ton acres ps,r day. -Ane Now Fairbanks -Morse gasoline engine I3 h One second hand Mas. sey Harris( hinder. -Give us a call for expert repairing of Cream Separators (any make), and all farm machines. -'Full stock of Massey Har- ris and Verity repairs, -Prompt service and reasonable charges, --Order your Binder Twine right now at present prices. T. R. BENN.ETT, Phone 81. ( +OOD GENERAL SERVANT --Wanted for a family of three. References required. Apply to Mrs. 3. A. JACS{Es Vorrnon Apaitmonts 56 St. Clair Ave., Toronto F.INTCR STItA?ED-A yearling heifer, black 11with grey hairs, came to the premises of the underaigaed on or about June 141h. Own - or in havo same by proving property and paying expenses. FrtANiz TriourS N, Wawa COD. Wes ItINBB PEDLAR -Harry Wordsman hae • moved to town from Toronto and will pay cash for all kinds of rubbers, rags, wool, horse- hair, iron, etc, at his residence on the gravel near the aline. Phone 2i•000. To the people of Wingham and vicinity we would respect- fully solicit a share of your business as we only . Wish to make an honest living. Mr. Wordstnan is a Russian, 1 OST -A greys cloth overcoat. somewhere be. • tweon hiteohurch and Wingham, 2Mnd- er will please leave same at Tun ttDvANcx. - haam, a lady's ra neoatlayWouldn finds please leave ennui at Hanna & Coll Store, � NW OLIVER. TYPEWRITER for sale at less than coat. Apply at once. Tun AbvAucE. EAUl3ILIt WANTED --For nubile Scbo )1 • holding becond Claire Professional Certifi. este. Duties to conrnience kept let. 4pp11. eatioirsteteived fill July 6th. Apply 10 3. F. DAVIDD..'N. bpee. Tree:. D. ti It. I . 8.l,winghein Ont. 1nffiA(;It iatt WANTED! ..For S. S. No. 10, Mors A lis. Proteirt'nf. Duties to comment(' Sept, 1th. Mate experience and Salary required. AppltoationS win be received to July let by JAS. PlatioUrr. It. 2. Illuevale WANTED -Steen. Doy ie deliverparenls. F Y A1)pl�' H. JG. Isla) ae ('o, (OL+WANTgD.-Bilghest prided, bash or et {rade. Knee Bade HURON COUNTY COUNCIL Further Proceedings at June Session of Interest to Our Readers The following motionswere sent to the road and bridge committee - Moved by Messrs Powell and Isbis• ter that the county build a foot bridge on the FIsber bridge in the town plot of Wingham as soon as possible. Moved by Mestere Lobb and Laithe- waite that a bridge be built on the Bayfield road opposite Mr, Murney's lot, the present bridge being ten feet long and in unsafe condition. Moved by Messrs Isbieter and Pow- ell that the approaches to all county bridges that require it be gravelled and put into a proper state of repair. Moved by Messrs Young and Mal - lough that enowahields be placed on the Maitland and•Auburn bridges. Moved by Messrs Beavers and Stew- art (Ashfield) that the county bridge on Main street, Exeter, be raised one foot, as the floor of the bridge ie below the road level, and that the county ap- proaches of 100 feet on each side of the b,cidge be macadamized. • Moved by Messiest Isbieter and Short - reed that the townships of Morrie and East Wawanosh in unison with the county fit up that portion of the road south of Wingham commonly known as the Prairie road, as it is in a dan- gerous condition and unfit for safe traffic for life and property. Moved by Messrs Shortreed and Campbell that enowahields be placed on the bridges on the Prairie road south of Wingham this year. Moved by Messrs Brock and McKin- ley that the council make a grant of $8 000 to ladies' Red Cross Societies. Moved by Messrs Nairn and Stewart (Seafortb) that a grant of $2,500 be made to the Children's Aid Society for the purchase and equipment of the St. Lawren :e property in the town of Godericb, with the proviso in the deed', that in case the Society ceases to carry on the work property would revert to the county, and that the expenditure of this amount be disbursed by a joint committee of . the council and the Children's Aid Society; that any bal- ance not used in egaipment and pur- chase be used by the Society foi main- tenance. - These two motions were sent to the executive committee. Moved by Messrs Isbister and Doig that the name of Dr. Redmond be substituted for that of W. D. Pringle, who was appointed by mistake as a trustee of Wingham High School for the year 1915. Moved by Messrs Ford and Lobb that James McMath be appointed trustee of Clinton College Institute, to fill the vacancy caused by the removal of Mr. Paul from the town. These two motions were sent to the executive committee. A number of accounts were read and, sent to the finance committee. Letters from G. M. Elliott respect- ing the maintenance of a ward of the county in the Sick Children's Hospital. and J. Knox, asking for an increase in salary, were sent to the executivecom• mittee. The report of D. Patterson, county engineer, was read and referred to the road and bridge committee. The en- gineer reported that little damage bad been done to the county bridges by the spring freshets, and that he had been requested to meet a committee from Bruce county regarding a bridge west of Belneore which will have to be built this summer. The report of the auditors, Geo. W. Holman and Abner Cosens, showed that the total receipts for the year 1910 were $400,063,75. The total payments during the year were $372,858.60, leav- ing a balance on band of $27,205 15. The receipts during 1917 to February 22nd, the date of the audit, were 834.412 55, the payments were $16,- 991.45, leaving a balance on hand of $17,42L09, which was found deposited to the credit of the treasurer in the Canadian Bank of Commerce, the Sterling Bank, and the Moleons $auk of Clinton. Moved by Mesere Powell and fable - ter thet a bylaw be passed by the council assuming the deviation road from the north boundary of the town- ship of East Wawanosh opposite the Currie property, leading north to Vic- toria street in the town of Wing- bam, passing easterly along Diagonal street to the original boundary oppos- ite lot 2 in the let concession of the township of Morrie. The motion was sent to the road and bridge commit- tee. The report of the education com- mittee tie passed recommended the payment of $285.21 to Harrieton high school and $99.96 to Stratford Colleg. fate Institute, being atnounte dup'for 1•Iuren •county pupils attending theme eehoole; the appointment of Jamee MoMath as trustee of Clinton Collegi- ate Institute vice Mr. Paul resigned, and that Dr. Redmond be appointed trustee for Wingbatn high echcol in place of W. D. Pringle, appointed for the year 1915 The epeelal committee's report to passed recommended that the treasur' or be authorized to redeem any count debentures at pray When there to 'a cur•. pial In the sinking fund; that the county assessment bre equalized by the (Continued on page 8) WEDDING HELLS OASEMORE-FINNEN "A quiet wedding took place at the parsonage, Teeewater, on Wednesday, June 20th when Annle 0., daughtor of Mr. and Mrs. Theop, Finnon, Wing - ham, became the wife of Mr. Thomas Oaeemore of Turnberry, The happy couple will reside on the groom's farm on the B line/ Tuts ADVANCE joins with their m ny friends in extending congratulations, HICK C r. -K ING An early church wedding was sol- emnized in Sacred Heart church, Wingham, at 4.45 a.m. on Wednesday mornicig when Nurse Elizabeth Agnes King, daughter of, Mrs. Luke Kiug, was unitedin marriage to Mr. William Flickoy of Owen Sound. Rev. Father Fallon performed the ceremony. The happy couple left on the 0.45 O.P.R. train for Toronto and points estate the bride travelling in a tailored navy blue suit. They will be followed to their home in Owen Sound by the best wishes of many friends, GALLAC113ER-DEMMON A very pretty wedding was held on Wednetday last at noon at the home of Mr, and Mre. Andrew Demmon, 8th concession, Wallace, when their daugh- ter, Margaret. was united in marriage to Mr. William Austin Gallagher, a popular and prosperous young farmer of Howick Township. Rev. W. H. Dunbar, rector of Listowel, officiated. The bride, who is a graduate of Guelph `General Hospital and bighly esteemed in her profession, was charmingly dressed in white crepe de chene and carried a large bouquet of white roses. Ruby Nelson, her little neice, six years old, acted as flewergirl. Immediately after the ceremony the company sat down to a sumptuous dinner, after which Rev. W. H, Dunbar proposed the toast to the bride and bridegroom, which was heartily responded to. The gift of the bridegroom to the `bride was a beautiful gold pendant set with pearls and to the little flower girl a pendant also. The happy couple left early in the afternoon by automobile for Toronto, Hamilton and other points. On their return they will re- side on the groom% farm in Howick township. BROOKS—MCLEAN The home of Mrs. Margaret McLean Catherine St, was the scene of a very protty event, when on Thursday, June 14tb, - her eldest daughter, Liliau, be- came the bride of Mr, Robert Brooks, The ceremony was conducted at 12.15 ander an alcove of evergreens trimmed with white -lilac, by the Rev. A. M. Boyle of Belgrave, Mies Chriete na MaoOlinton of Godeticb, played the wedding music. The bride who was given away by her eldest brother Capt. W. J. McLean, A. M. C. of Toronto, carried a bouquet of white roses, lily - of -the -valley and maiden -hair fern, looked charming in a gownof white taffeta, over -dress of white net with white satin barque, and wore her veil caught up with a bouquet of orange blossoms. Little Ruth Cole acting as flower -girl was daintily attired in French embroidered voile, After eon - gratulations, the guests, about sixty in number, partook of a sumptuous wed- ding dinner. The happy couple left on the 3.30 train for Toronto, Niagara. and Sarnia, the bride travelling in a navy tailored suit, with a white satin picture bat. Those present from a distance were, Capt. and Mrs. W. J, McLean, of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. laugh Mc- Lean, .of Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. Carr and Mise Lillie Carr of Sarnia, Misses Ohristena and Ada 14IacClinton of Goderich, Mr. and Mrs, J. Sheffield and Mies Lilly- and Master Charlie Sheffield of Owen Sound. C13ANTLIfIL-RtCII "One of the prettiest June weddings was solemnized on Saturday, at 0 p,m, at 281 Piccadilly street, when Mies Laura Rich, eldest daughtor of Air, and Mrs. John Rich, Lecarese the bride of George Francis Chantler- Rev. W. Norwood conducted the service. The bride, who was given away by her father, entered the drawing room to the strains of Mendelesohn's Wedding March played by Mr. Reginald D. Bir- kett of Wingham. The bride was charmingly gowned in a gown of cream satin oharmeuse with opalescent sequin trimming and court train. A long embroidered tulle veil, with orange blossoms, fell gracefully over the gown. She carried a shower bou- quet of white roses and lily of the val- ley. Mise Ina Rich, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid, and was gowned in pink crepe de chene and silk and pink picture hat. She carried a bou- quet of red roses. Little Kathaline Rich made a pretty flower girl, The bridegroom was attended by Mr. Spencer Kipp. The bride'smother was handsomely gowned in it field mouse satin charmeuee, and carried a bouquet of American Beauty roaes. The bridegroom's mother wore a hand- some gown of black satin oharmeuse and wore a corsage bouquet of sweet peas, The bride's presents were nuts• eroue and costly, The, house was beautifully decorated with palms and flowers, the oolore scheme being pink and white. Daring the signing of the register, MissPeari Morton of Guelph, cousin of the bride,. sang 'Ivor You Alone. Mr. and Mrs, Chattier left for an extended trip, the bride travel ling in a bigger brown relate. suis with hat to Match. -London Free Prase, ereonats 2]+ N.M.AA.Mnn.wv�'�'.Mi".IW VW Mrs, Dave Finley is visitieg her mother at Ridgetown, Mre, Utting and daughter Hilda are visiting with friends in London. Mr, and Mrs, Robt. Burgess and Mise G. Bargees motored to Mildrnay on Sunday. Miss Edna Elliott spent the week- end with friends in Lucknow and St. Helene, Mr. and Mrs. Billie Burke and family spent Sunday with relatives at Jamestown. Dr, and Mrs. McDonald of London, spent a couple of days renewing ac- quaintances, Miss Irene Davie, B, A, of Stratford Collegiate ie spending her vacation at her home in town. Mrs. Durnin of St, Helens is visiting at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harry MoAliister. Mrs. tDr.) Kennedy and daughters have gone to spend the.eummer months in their cottage at Kincardine, • Nurse Julia King of London, and Mr, Luke King of Toronto, attended the Hickey -Ding nuptials in Wing - ham this week. Mr. Rennie and Mr. and Mrs, Bas- sett of Listowel, and Nurse Bas- sett of Guelph, spent Sunday with friends in town. Me'lers James end William Derew returned to their home in Ardock after visiting with their sister, Mrs. R. M. Munroe, near Belgrave. Mrs. Kinsman of Sarnia, with her daughter Mrs, Bell and little daughter Margaret, of Lansing,] Michigan, are visiting at the home of the form- er's sister, Mrs, F. Rodents, Miss. Matthews accompanied Mrs. Clegg to Peterborough on Tuesday. Mr. C. M. Wacker and Mr, C. Blackall also attended the funeral of the late Richard Clegg at Peterborough. Mrs, (Dr.) Tamblyn, Wingham, lir spending a few days at the beach where her husband is making some im- provements to their handsome cottage "Camp Borden." -Kincardine Review, Messrs. J. W, Dodd, H. B. Elliott and Jas. Mitchell are in Hamilton at- tending High Court of the Canadian Foresters as delegates from Wingham court. Mr. A. H. Musgrove, M. L. A. and Mr, Frank Henry are representing Whitechurch Court. LONDON' CONFERENCE Rev. J. W. Muxwortby pastor, of Main St. Methodist Church, Exeter., was elected president of the Lendou Conference by an overwhelming ma- jorityat the first session of the annual meeting in Dundee Centre Methodist Church last week. Mr. Muxwortby was runner up for this honor a year ago and hie appointment proved a most popular one. Rev. T. E. Sawyer of Ilderton, was elected Secretary ands named Byron Snell and Rev, Leonard Bartlett first and second assistants. Rev. R. J. Mc0orneick, Journal Secre- tary and Rev, Wm. Oonway statistical secretory. The etatietical report of, the London Methodist Conference as presented by Rev. L. Bartlett. of Bel- mont, Statistical Secretary, reveals most encouraging conditions. In practically all 'departments there has been an increase both in regard. to menebersbipend finances. The mem- bership of the Church for the Confer- ence was quoted at 54,960, an increase of 1,728. The Oonnexional funds amounted to $159,225; the amount rais- ed for circuit purposes $182,7.3 giving a grand total of 8686,012, an increase of $1,954. Rev. Mr. Oren of Kincardine, suc- ceeds Rev. Mr. Hibbert ae chairman of the Wingham District. The final draft of the Stationing Committee was accepted and the fol- lowing is their report for Wingham District. Wingham-Rev. 1'37, T, Armstrong, Essex. Brassels-Rev. W,13, Stafford (Ham- ilton Oonferonce) Whitechurch -Duncan McTavish, Ripley, Wroxeter -Rev. F. Strike, King Lake. Ripley -••Rev. J. Henderson, Fingal, Bervie-Rev, David W Williams. Belgrave-S. Davison (to be ordain. ed.) Iter', Mr. Hibbert goes to Essex, •Rev. Mr. Wren from Brussels to the Ham- ilton Conference; Rev. Mr. Parnaby from Belgrave to Appin. Rev, Dr, Rutledge goes from Clinton to Ooder- ch, Y. M. C. A. Contributions Mr. 0, P. Smith, treasurer of the Y. M, O. A, 1t'und sent a cheque for $1240.03 to Toronto on 'Friday, this being the total amount of the Y4 M. 0, A. contribution from here, The following contributions have been re• calved eince the list was published: --- R. D. Dirkett, $2; W, F. Tooke, $1,00; Joseph 'Wildon,' $1.00; Joelah Scott, 75 dente; it. Forlel', $1,00, L Kennedy, $5.00; E. Nash, $200; Henry iiopperr, Ileigrave, $1.00. $650 FOR. WATER G, T. R. Pay this Amount to the Corpora. tion of Wingham A special meeting of the town coup• cii was held in the council chamber on Monday morning at 9 o'clock. The agreement for the supplying of water to the G,T,R, was renewed at $650 per year for a term of three years. 21e agreement was signed on motion of Couns. Tipling and Wilford, Tho Q.T.R. formerly paid only 8.00. Coun, Tipliug, chairman of the street committee, recommended that a piece of macadam road be placed from the G.T,R, tracks on Joeephine St, to the 0,11.11. tracks. He made a motion, seconded by Mr. Wilford that the work be gone ahead with, but after listening to considerable discus- 81on against the matter, Come Wit.• ford asked to have the motion with- drawn, but Mr, Tipliug was not favor- able, and on an amendment by Reeve Isbieter and Conn, Fothergill the matter was laid over until the next regular meeting. Mr. Tipling was the only one who voted for the putting in of this road., We are glad to note that the mat- ter was not voted down but simply laid over till next meeting. No street in town is in a worse condition. One teamster speaking to the ADVANCE said "it would be a most - humane act to have that piece of road fixed." Many heavy loads from the foundry and mill come over this piece of road. NO CANDIDATE SELECTED At The Liberal Convention for North Huron The' meeting of the North Huron Liberals, for Provincial purposes, which was held in Wingham on Tues- day was fairly well attended. The nomination of a standard bearer was postponed for the present. Speeches were delivered by Mrs. Mary Hyslop, Reeve Bailey of West Wawanosb, and Stewart of Ashfield, W. H. Kerr, editor of the Brussels Post, John King of Bluevale, and Nelson Parliament, M. P. P. The election of officers resulted as follows: - Pres, -Arch. Anderson. 1st Vice Pres. -Sheldon Bricker. 2nd Vice Pres. -Mrs. W. H. Fergu- son. 3:d Vice Pres.- W, 13, Fraser. Treas.-1-J. A. Morton. Sec'y,--H. B. Elliott._ "TANKS" KNIGHT` MOTORED European War Furnishes Latest En- ' dorsement For Sleeve -valve Motor One of the etroageet indorsement that the Knight type sleeve -valve motor has as yet received is furnished by the European war, . When the British "tank" about which as much was heard, ivas de- signed, it was of course, aimed to make these monsters of destruction as mechanically efficient as possible and the Knight sleeve -valve iro'.or was selected to furnish the motive power. This use of the Knight motor is in- deed a high endorsement of its power and reliability. This Knight type motor is handled by the Wingham Overland Sales Co. Ladies' Political Organization yet a recent organization of the lady Liberals of Wingbam the following officers were elected. President-Mre. Geddes, 1st Vice Fres.--Mrs, Thos, Fells. `Lad Vice Pres, -Mrs. Jos. Pugh. Secretary -Mise Whyte. Treasurer -Mies Powelf, Executive Committee -Mrs. Mor- ton,Mrs, Centre, Mrs, Maxwell, Mre. Dor© and Mrs, H. 13, Elliott with the officer W. C. T. U. Officers The annual meeting of the W. 0, T. U. was held at the home of Mre. T. T. Field on Thursday, June I4th. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President- Mre, (Itov.) Dingman. Vice Presidents --Mrs. Morton, Mrs. 3, Anderson, Mrs. (Dr.) Ford., Recording Sec.--Mre. A, 13, Lloyd. Corresponding Sees ---Mrs, J. A. Mor. ton. Treasurer -Mrs, Joynt, Superintendents: Evangelistic, Mrs. Jno. Armour. Parlor Meetings, Mrs, i+". I3uehanan. Flower Mission, :Are. Ii. A. Dinsley, Mrs. E. Bosman, Franchise, Mrs. T. T. Field. Prose, Mre. A. 11, Musgrove, Temperance in Sunday Scheele, Mrs, Break, Mrs, S. 3. Elliott. Station and Shop Literature, Mre, Cosene, Mrs, Piekell, Medal Contest, Mre. Morton, Delegates to convention, Mrs: Ding - pian, Mrs, J. Armour, Mrs, " . T, Fields, The next regular meeting Will at the home of Mre. Dingtrtan. THE DEATH ROLL • MARGARET Rennin There died in Regent, Man., on Tues- day, June 12th, a former resident of this vicinity in the person of Margaret Rennie, relict of the lateJames Wight - man. Deceased who was living with her daughter, Mrs, Dougall, was in her 89ch year. She is also survived by two sone, Messrs John and William Wightman of East Wawanosh. The funeral was held from the old homestead on Saturday afternoon to Wingham cemetery and a large con- course of friends followed the remains to the last resting place. WILLIAM JAMES ARMSTRONG William James Armstrong died at his home in Morris on Wednesday, Juno 13th, Deceased was born in Ire- land over 84 years ago and lived neer Owen Sound until a short time ago when he and Mre. Armstrong moved to their eon's home in Morrie. The funeral was held to the Wingham cemetery on Friday afternoon. DONALD S. MCINTOSH *he death occurred on Saturday, June 10, of Donald Smith McIn- tosh, of 2nd con, Kinloss For two months he suffered from cancer, and was in a London hospital for some time receiving treatment. /Deceased was born in Scotland, coming}to Can- ada with his parents when a boy, He married Miss Penelope Kennedy and for several years lived in North Dakotp' In religion he was a Presbyterian, in politics a Liberal,*Besides hie wife he leaves three daughters and two sons: - Mrs, Neil McCallum of Langside, Misses Annie a d Ella, and James and Alex.at home/' Two sisters and one brother also survive: -Mrs. Andrew Clow, Carievale, Sask.. Mrs. Thos. McIntyre, Lucknow, and Mr, Jae. Mc- Intosh, N. Dakota. The funeral took place on Monday to Kinlose cemetery, the services being conducted by Rev, Jas. R. Graham of Whitechurch Pres- byterian Church. RICHARD CLEGG One of Wingham'e most prominent citizens. Richard Clegg, answered the last call on Sunday evening." He had been confined to hie home since the New Year, having contracted typhoid fever, which, owing to his having heart affection for some time, reduced hie constitution, and he gradually. Bank. Deceased had been a resident of Wingham for twenty years and was always active wherever the wel- fare of Wingham was concerned. He was one of those smart and energetic business men whose counsel was al- ways sought on important questions. He is survived by his widow who has the deepest sympathy of a largo circle of friends. The late Mr. Clegg was highly re- spected by the employees of Walker & Clegg, who showed their esteem by their beautiful floral tribute represent. ing a broken column. Other floral tributes were, a broken wheel from.the Hospital Board; gates ajar from the Board of Trade; pillow froin Mrs. Clegg; crescent wreath from the nurses of the Hospital; anchor from Mr: and Mrs. J. A. MacLean; cross from Mr, and Mrs. C. M. Walker; - basket of flowers from Mrs, S wartz; and also many beautiful sprays from other friends, At the time of his death he was honorary president of the Board of Trade, and president of the Wingham General Hospital Board. To the latter h© gave a great deal of his time, and the euccees of the hospital is largely delete his untiring sfforts. He was also a member of St. Paul's Anglican church and a prominent Liberal. The funeral was held from his late residence, Patrick St:, on Tuesday afternoon to the 0.P.R. station from where the remains were taken to his former home, Peterborough, and inter- ment took place from the home of his brother, Samuel,on Wednesday after- noon. The pall bearers were members of the hospital board, viz. Dr. Irwin, Dr, Redmond,' Dr. Kennedy, C. 13, Smith, T, C. King, J. A. MacLean. WILL/AM 0. HOMUTII Wm. 0. Homutb, a respected resi- dent of 'Turnberry, passed away on Wednesday after a lingering illness, He was in his 43rd year and is surviv- ed by two daughters who have the sympathy of a large circle of friends. His wife died about Six months ago. He is also survived by his mother, one brother, Albert E. and a sister, Mre. James Porter, The funeral is being held to Wing- ham cemetery on Thursday afternoon. BORN Btrcl3AttAtt-At Gilt ErosP italon Tues- day, Juno 12rh, 1917, to Pte. and Mrs, W. Ps Buchanan, (formerly Ethel Tipliug), a daughter. W1ritIlLER--In '1 st'nberry. on Wed. needay, June 20th, to Mr. and Mae, George Wheeler, a daughter. ritArticult--In Winghara, on Thurs. day, June 14th, to Mr. and Mre, Wallace ,Iri'atnkunr, a daughter. m 7() F:3Local Ite .�..w.+ww�rw•ywwwJ Teeswater Poultry show will be hold the 4th week in November, Little Jim Cloakey had his fingers badly out in the lawn mower one day recently, Mr, Joe. Bailey has moved his family from Holyrood to the Halstead prop- erty and is employed with T. J, Mc- Lean. .Che heaviest downpour of rain ac- ocmpanied by the largest hail stones ever eeen visited Wiugham on Monday nigh • The semi-annual meeting of the County Lodge of North Hut on will be held in Wingham Orange Hall on June 26th, 1017. Owing to the inability to secure pro- per train service it has been decided to cancel the 12th of July celebration at Glederioh this year. Gordon, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. F, L. Davidson, had his thumb severely bitten by a dog. The wound is healing nicely now. Mrs. Harry Williams has received word that her eon, Bugler Bert Wil- liams of the 161st is now in France working with the Y, M. C. A, The business people of Brussels have agreed to close their stores, offices and shops during the months of July and August every Thursday afternoon. The regular monthly meeting of the Turnberry Red Cross Sociery will be held at the home of Mrs. Hugh Tucker on Friday, June 20th at 2,30 p.m, Sir John Willison, a former Huron county boy and for several years past editor and publieher of The Toronto Daily News had resigned his position, Mr. Bloomfield, manager of the Dominion Bank, has moved his family to town from Toronto and has token up residence in the Varey house on Patrick St. Mr. John Aitken of the fourth con- cession of Culross, received word from Ottawa yesterday that hie son, Pte. Robert Aitken, of a Western battalion had been gassed in France, Mrs. S. Johnston has received from Director of records, Ottawa, a cable stating that her son, Pte, J. R. John. ston, - R. P. L. I„ was wounded in the arm May18th, remaining on duty, On Friday a horse belonging to Mr. John Rogers made a mad dash from the boy who was riding it, and rail along Minnie St. to Victoria St. where it collided with an auto and broke its leg. At the Board of Trade meeting on Thursday evening it was decided to ask the town council to purchase signs or advertisements and have them placed on the main roads leading to town. VThe Teeewater Motor Club have raked the stones off the road as far as the halfway house between Teeswater and Wingham. What's the matter with Wingham motorists doing the other half? The Citizens Band gave their first open air concert of theseason in the park on Friday evening, They will play in the park every Friday evening during the summer commencing at 8.80 o'clock. As we go to press we learn the sad news that word was received here that Lance -Corp. Will P. Buchanan, son of Councillor Buohant u of West Wawa - nosh and son-in-law of Mr. Amos Tip. ling, was killed in action on June 8th. A Lawn Social with special musical programme will be held on the Salva- tion Army lawn on Thursday next at 8 p.m. Admission, adults 15 cents; children 10 cents, Rev. Mr, Hibbert will preside. A good band will fur- nish music. A special Sunday service and Broe. Rival service will be held Sunday at 3 pan. at the Salvation Army Citadel. One object of which is to rival in every way a similar service held last Sunday at the same hour and led by the ladies. An interesting afternoon service to all. Bring a friend. Regular services will be held next Lord's Day in the Methodist church at 11 a.m, and 7 p.m. These will be the closing services of the pastorate of Rev, J. W. Hibbert who will speak at both services. In the evening tho annual sermon to members of the Orange Order will bo preached. A11 are weloome to both services. 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