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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1916-01-27, Page 11: t. t!, (.1 THE WINGHAM.. TIMES. VOL. XLV.—NO. 2292 . The . Stores ( f -AX -URI If ORIJO 57 ()RE' 14 Stock Tonics Headquarters tor Dr, Hess & Clark Stock Tonic International Stock Tonic Royal Purple Stock Tonic Herbagemn A full line of Worm, Heave, Cough and Louse Powders for horses and cattle. 8 lbs Fine Cattle Salts 25c 10 lbs Coarse Cattle Salts 25c Salpetre and Sulphur and all other drugs at bargain prices. ELKAY'S Sprain Liniment Wire Cut Liniment For horses and Cattle are recom- mended and guaranteed by us. Elkay's Colic Remedy for horses is guaranteed. ...1•1.41.111•1•11.20141= W, MIRA, Ph, B DR fIGGIST AND OPTICIAN 1 11 1 11, WE ARE HERE TO SERVE YOU Dcsyou want to buy a home in Wingham? If you come to me I will show you some., excellent wallies In proper- ties ranging from $600 to $4,500. I will be pleased to show you around the Town. 111111.1.0.11 J. G. STEWART Real Estate Agent ONTARIO WINGHAM ,.•••• 1 My Best Advertisement is my Customers' Boommendation Eyestrain causes headache, weak, tired and aching eyes. Other things may give relief but perfectly adapted glasses are the only cure. , The most important thing about a pair of glasses is the SKILL of the specialist who fits them. If I cannot help you, 1 say so. If I can I do thoroughly. Satisfaction guaranteed with every pair of glasses. I supply advice free. C R. WILKINSON Eophthalmic Optician Edward S. Wingham Over twenty years practical experience. ..111111111•1111F caseml a maximaatammia Christie's Grocerv PHONE 59. Store opens 7 a.m. Closes 7 p.m. 111=1.1111...NONIMIsimneffa Increased Tea Sales Last year we had the largest sales on recoed of Oun OWN BLINDED TEAS, and this year we have set out to make the increase still larger. High Grade Tea at Right Prices We're not °tatting tea bargains but tea, at madly what it's worth. TRY A POUND 40e, 50c and 60c a pound Specialtiet for Thursday Meat Pies and B er in al i n e Bread seisemaiteassearaseeseaeseeeimearaeseineseimeese I TUE LATE F. 6. STARLING ••••••••••••••••11 Winglnun. Loses Pioneer Resi. dent Who Passes itivay After Long Illness The late Francis G. Sparling, whose death was briefly recorded in our last issue was born in Streetsville in 1847. Shortly afterwards, when he was but a child, the family moved to Seaforth, his father engaging it the dry go xis and grocery /lueiness. When deceased was sixteen years of age he took a position with the firm of A. C. Ault & Co., where he secured a thorough know- ledge of the dry goods business, after- wards engaging ie that business for himself He joined the well-known firm of Gray, Young and Sperling, who were the pioneer salt manufacturers n Huron county, having drilled for salt in 1871, and for many years had salt works in Seaforth, Blyth and Wingham. The first well was drilled on the farm owned by Mr. Sperling on part of which Seaford-) now stands. Twentyefive years ago Mr, Sperling came to Wingham and took charge of the works here and built the block. Fifteen years ago his partners, aleasrs Young and Gray, withdrew from the company, Since that time Mr. Sparling had full control of the business under the old firm name until, on account of failing health, he was forced to retire from active business life. The deceased was a man held in high esteem in the community. He. was a member of the. Methodist Church and had for years served on the Official Board. In politics he was a Liberal and a staunch temperance man. Mr. Sperling was prominent in fratern- al toeiety work and was a member of the Independent Order of Oddfellows, Canadian Order •of Foresters and the Royal Templars of Temperance. He married the youngest daughter of the late Lieut -Col. Young, formerly of Leeds County. His wife and two daughters survive: Mrs. W. T. J. Homuth and laliss Cordelia, also two grandehildren, Marguerite Homuth and Frank Sperling. His second daughter, Mrs. Dr. W. R. Sparling, p -re - deceased him twelve years ago, also a son in infancy. The funeral on Friday afternoon from the family home, Minnie Street, to Wingham cemetery, was largely attended. The services at the house and grave were cor,ducted by Rev. J. W. Hibbert. Members of Oddfellows attended the funeral in a body and conducted their service at the grave. The pallbearers were Messrs. Alex. Forsyth, sr., John F. Groves, Wm. Haines, Wm. Arbuckle, sr., Torn Graham, John Elliott, John Moffat, and Wm. Elliott. The honorary pallbearers were Messrs. R. Vanstone, W. F. Van - Stone, J. H. Beemer, H Davis, A. Cosens, A. E. Smith, C. P. Smith, John McLean, W. H. Willis. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. The friends who attended the funeral from a distance were: Mrs. F. Spoiling Homuth and Marguerite, Toronto; Mrs. Halliday, Fordwich; Mr. II. Young, Detroit; Mr. Anson Robinson, Atwood; Mr. and Mrs, Hazlewood, Wroxeter. Mrs. Sperling and daughters wish to thank their friends for their many kindnesses in this, their tithe of bereave- ment. How About You? The TIMES subscription list has been revised up to January 21st. We ask our subscribers to look at their label and see that it reads correctly. If an error be made in the dating of their subscription we ask you to notify us at once. How does your label read? A Semi -Annual Sale H. E. Ieard& Co. this week announce their semi-annual sweep -out sale whieh will be held from Saturday, January 29th to Saturday, February 12th. There will be genuine bargains in gener- al dry goods, gents' furnishings, gro- ceries, etc. All winter goods are of- fered at greatly reduced prices. Read the large advt on page five of this is, sue for full particulars. Wingharli Post Office Revenue From the Postmaster General's re- port, just to had, for the year ending March 8Ist, 1915, we glean the follow- ing information 10 respeet to Wingham Post Office, which will be Of interest to the people of this section:—Gross postal revenue, $6,870.94; number of Money orders issned, 3,703 amounting to $37a. 508.80; total commission received from publie, $273.82; numberof money orders paid, 2046, amounting to $22,370.22; amount of postal votes paid. $2, 962.24; compensation paid te poetraaster On money order business, $168.58; com- pensation paid to postmaster on postal note business, $19 96; postmaster's salary, including commission on box rents, $2,490, WINGILANI °MAIO TITU1ISD,A.1 'JANUARY 27, 1916 DIAMOND WEDDING' JUBILEE MR. AND MRS. ROBERT MAXWELL The Leamington Post and News of January 1:ith retorts the diamond wedding jubilee of two. former well- known and popular residents,.of this section as follows:- An event of more than ordinary interest happened at the home of Mr Robert Maxwell, 1st con- cession, on Monday, when his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Max- well, Sr., celebrated the Diamond Jubilee of their wedding. Mr. and,Mrs. Mrxwell, Sr., lived near wingham until a year or two ago, when they removed to their present home with their son. A number of invited guests sat down to a sumptuous dinner in honor of the occasion. Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell re- ceived many congratulations from callers as well as through the mail from their old home at Bluevale, Ont Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell were born in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, in 1835, Mrs. Maxwell being Miss Jean Scott.e both historic border names. They both came to Canada in 1855, on the slow -going sailing ships of that day, and by tedious delays, unknown to the swift and lux- uriou4 liners of this age. They settled first in Galt, where they were marrisd in the same year. Attracted by the. cheap land, they with others, removed to that part of the primeval forest, where Bluevale now stands, and in their journey and early years of settlement passed through all the hardships and pleasure of pioneer experience, so famil- iar a generation ago, and so far re- Si A MIAlt IN ADVANCE — moved from the knowledge of growing generation. Canada has not yet paid a sufficient. tribute to her -pioneers, and the races have ever made pioheers of civilization. The greatest of all colonizers. are people from the British Isles and the French. Other nations are more con- spicuous for giving emigrants than for breeding- pioneers. Some day we may sing their praises in some foie. Canad- ians certainly owe them a debt they can never repay for their achievements amid the privatiens of the bush. Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell lived at Bluevale on a farm for over 50 years. There were eight children born, seven of whom are still liviag. They are as f Mows: Mrs. Hugh Ross of Clinton, Ont.; Mr. J. S. Maxwell of . Brandon, Man ;Mrs J. G. Nicholson and miss Nettie Maxwell ot Zion City, 111.; Mrs. T. H. Ross of Vancouver, and Mr. Wm Maxwell and Mr. Robert Maxwell of 1st Concession, Leamington, Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell are both Si years of age and are remarkably well. Mr. Maxwell has been an elder in the Presbyterian church since the beginning of the church in Bluevele ano has been foremost in every good work since. The Christian church has always held in honor the hoary head if it be found in the way of righteousnees, and a wide circle of friends, both in Bluevale and Leamington unite in their congratu- lations to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Maxwell who have been so long spared to each other and to their family. New Garage and Stores Mr. A. M. Crawford. local agent for the Ford Motor Co., is arranging for the building of anew garage in the spring on National hotel property. The building will be of brick and will be modern in every particular. The old hotel stables will be torn down. The hotel betiding is being converted into four stores and the second storey will be made into dwelling rooms. These improvements, when completed, will make a great dif- ference to the corner. • Death of M. Y. McLean Seaforth lost one of its oldest and foremost citzens in the death of M. Y. McLean, editor and proprietor of the Huron Expositor, early Wednesday morning, of last week as the result of heart -failure. He had attended to busi- ness as usual Tuesday. Mr. McLean was born 73 years ago in Dumfries, Waterloo County, settled in Seaforth when quite a young man, filled muni- cipal positions, from school trustee to mayor, triad for forty years bad been a guiding personality in public Weirs through the Huron district. He was educated at Ayr and learnsd the print- ing trade in Paris, Ont. His gifts as ti writer, with his knowledge amoral and political issues made him a powerful agent in the molding and exposition of opinion. With his voice and with his Pen he was influential in affairs of 1-clitirch and state. He ably represented South Huron first in the Provincial Legislature and afterwards for two par- liarhentary terms at Ottawa. He was a Liberal in politics and a man of strong individdahty, independent, and outspoken. Ile approached public issuse with a wholesome democratic insight that gave weight andinterest to his words. He Will be specially Missed by the members of Seaforth Preebyterian Church, Where he was a pillar, having been an older for manyyears, also chair- man of the board of Mantigera for along term and holding this office at the time of his death. A widow, five sons and doe daughter, Miss Sarah Belle, at home, are left to mourn their less. Progressive Euchre The members of Court Maitland, Can- adian Order of Foresters, will hold their monthly progressive euchre party on Friday evening of this week. All members of the Order are invited to attend. Agricultural Meeting. All persons who are interested in the Wingham fall fair should make it a point to attend the adjourned annual meeting of the Turnberry Agricultural Society which will be held in the Council Chambet. this (Thursday) afternoon, commencing at 2 o'clock. There are questions of much importance to be dis- cussed and the people of Winghnm and district should attend the meeting. Big Farmers' Convention. The convention of farmers held in Council Chamb.r on Friday afternoon was very largely attended the place of meeting being taxed to capacity, and those attending heard several adtliesses on topics which were of practical in- terest to the farmers. Mr. Ascreith of St. Marys spoke on "A Balanced Ration for Stock Feeding;" Prof. Squirrell, 0. A. C., Guelph on "The Importance of Seed Selection;" Mr. Percy, chemist, of Toroeto on "Fertilizer, its Action on ,he Soil;" Mr. Ferguson, Principal of Wingham Business College on "Should a Farmer Keep Books." The several speakers were well posted on their various subjects and much good will s'ollow the information they imported. The convention was arranged by Mr. A. 11. Wilford, produce dealer, and he should feel proud of the success which crowned his efforts. More meetings of ihis kited would be of much benefit to t le farmers, r SOME LOW PRICES For January and February Read our Ad. on last page. 1-1. WILLIS 11111111111111111110111111111711110/11MINIRICSII PATRIOTIC SOCIETY NOTES .1.0,4•0•••••• Belgian Ilene Fond:— " Previously acknowledged $103.(2. Received since our last publication, from Mrs. J. A. Mills $10.00, Mrs. Herb Hicks $2.50. Our subscription list for the Belgian Relief Fond is always open It is chiefly bread that is wanted in un- fortunate Belgium. "the Central Ex- ecutive Committee, Montreal," are trying to raise sufficient money to buy a cargo of 'wheat, any contributions will be forwarded as soon as received. The sale of home cooking and candy, which was held in the Council Chamber on Saturday, Jan. 22nd, amounted to $114.25 The Society wishes to thank all those who donated baking, or assist- ed in any way We extend our thanks for the follow - leg donations to our treasury: - Miss Blanche Bennett, $2; Mrs. Dudley Holmes, proceeds of her patriotic tea, $8.75; Mrs. R. Vanstone's donation of $5.00 which yielded $38.00; for our pat- riotic work, Miss Nora Smith, 89.00, proceeds of patriotic tea. Our Society shipped to the "National Ware House" for Field Comforts: -168 flannel shirts valued at $336.00; 163 pair of socks valued at $111.60; 1 scarf sial. ued at $1 25; total valuation $449.00 All hospital supplies such as old cot- ton for dressings and new cotton for bandages, mouth wipes, face cloths to be left with Mrs. Pugh, yarn for socks will be supplied by Miss Fessant to any one who will knit, and we are always looking for volunteers both for knitting and making shirts. Cet-out shirts may be obtained from Mrs. John Wilson, Mrs. Wm. Gray, Mrs. Robt. Tyndall or Mrs. Wm. Bone. Installed Automatic Scales. Mesrs Rowson & Brocklebank have installed incl automatic -weigh scales at their flour mill. The machine has a weighing capacity of three bushels. The grain is carried from the hopper to the weighing bax which when full automatically empties and another three bushels is run in. Temperance Petition Canvassers have been busy in Wing - ham and district since Monday morn- ing circulating petitioas in connection with the Citizens Committee of One Hundred, who are working for a "Dry Ontario" by the 1st of July next. The canvassers have thus far met with ex- cellent success and the petitions are being signed by fully 75 per cent. of the male voters and by 95 per cent of the women. British Red Cross Ontario, with a sum of $1,512,437, has contributed to the British Red Cross considerably more than the other Provinces combined. The fig- ures for the Provinces other than Ontario are: Nova Scotia, $65,511; New Brunswick, $1,000; Prince Ed- ward Island, $12,420; Quebec, $216,- 779; Manitoba, $15,000; Saskatche- wan, $14,806; Alberta, $6,534; Brit- ish Columbia, $18,156. Total, $359,- 287. _ Capt. Adams Improving Dr. 11. Adams, of Embro, re- ceived a letter from his son, Capt. Harry Adams, from the isolation hospital, stating he was making some progress and that the chief trouble now was paralysis of his arms and legs. He also stated that in the course of two or three weeks he expected to be sent to England. Capt. Adams went from Wingham with the first contin- gent. Old friends here will be pleased to hear that he is recoverina from his serious illness. Wingham Winning Hockey. In a Northern League game of hockey played at Palnier?ton on Wed- nesday evening of last week, the Wingham boys won by a score of 5 to 3. The line-up was as follows: - Palmerston Wingham Thompson G Johnston Deofaelnee Fetterley Thompson R. Defence Anderson Roat Rover Telfer BrownCntElliott R. evyirleig White Lawrence L. Wing Miller WThhitee next home game will be played here on Friday evening of this week. The visiting team will be from Palmer- i ston sod a good game is assured as both teams are evenly matched. The Palmetston boys are arranging for a 1 special train and will bring a geLd crowd of supporters. Let there he a good orowd of local fans, The gime will start at 8 o'clock. 11,1140,1111111111411111141111411ANIVIWO41 4.4,441114.444414/44,41"WW44:04 CHOOSE YE. In times like these, each heart decrees A law unto itself; What shall it be for you and me, Self sacrifice, or pelf? Which shall we choose, to win or lose? Our all is in the game; What shall we give that Truth may live? How much in Freedom's name? A hero's heart, an hanored name, Or coward's part, and shirker's shame? The awful strife, wounds aild disease, Or sordid life of selfish ease? An epee purse, our strength in full, Or painted horse and party pull? The trenches' mud, and truster; word, Or taintai blood, and rusted sword? Souls unafraid, the prayer of faith, Or hearts dismayed at thought of dead e The noble deed, the unmarked grave, Or craven greed our lives to save? Where shall we stand that this fair land No Kairer's strafe shall know? Shall never feel the Prussian heel, Nor German kultur show? This we will do, if we are true; Honor the Empire's call, Each bear his part with loyal heart, Lest Britain's flag may fall. WAYFARER 1Wa yfarer's Corner HIGH SCHOOL NOTES. The Literary Society has been re- organized and at the elections held recently, the following officers were elected: -President, John Campbell; 1st Vice President, Josephine Johnson; 2nd Vice President, Currie Wilson; Secre- tary, Flossie Haines; Treasurer, Victor Haines; Press Reporters, Bessie Kennedy, Geo. Case; Prophet, Michael Foran; Marshall, John Hutton; Form 1V Reps., Elleda Mathers, Victor John- ston; Form III Sr., Annie Williamson, Hardy Ged les; Form III Jr., Kathleen Pringle, Wm. Wallace; Form II A, Clara Isard, Garry Wilson; Form 11 B, Marjorie Harrison, Robt. Scott; Form I, Anna Stewart, Geo. Agar. At the first meeting of' the Executive Committee, Alex. B. Henry was ap- pointed Editor of the Journal. The first meeting of the Literary Socieay will be held Thursday afternoon, January 27th. After a successful series of meetings during the fall we look for the same this term. The students are making good use of Parish Hall after four these days for their various spo.ts. It takes, to a certain extent, the place of a gymnasium. The attendance has been very broken since the beginning of the New Year, but is about normal again. The cause of the falling off was the prevalence of sickness in various forms. Inspector Houston paid us a three days' visit last week. Although his official report has not yet been received he expressed himself as being well satisfied with conditions as he found them. Death of a Pioneer There passed away in Dayton, Ohio, on Tuesday, llth inst., a pioneer and highly respected former resident of Turnberry, in the person of William Clark. The deceased was born in Glasgow, Scotland, 1827, and when a boy fished in the River Clyde. At the age of fourteen he came to this country, working his way on a sailing vessel, arriving in Muddy York, now known as Toronto. He married Miss Philips of Vaughan Township, and the young couple came to the neighborhood of Wingham, with the Henderson's on the Blnevale road, driving a yoke of oxen through the woods from Wood bridge about the year 1862, settling on what is known as the old McLaren Farm, near Wingham Junction. Ilis wife predeceased him thirty-two years ago. He leaves a family of twelve, three sons, William, of Soo, Mice., James R., of Walkerville, Mich., A. H of Pick- ford, Mich.; and nine daughters, Mrs. Lewis Cook, West Branch, Mich. ;Mrs. W. H. Elliott, of Saskatoon, Sask.; MI s. W. J. Ahlbotn. Dayton, Ohio; Mrs, James Scott, of Saskatoon, Sask.; Mrs, William Elliott, of Glenannan; Mrs. J. S. MacDonald, of Potesky, Mich.; Mrs. Albert E. Boone, Dayton, Ohio; Mrs. Frank Steiner, Dayton, Ohio. He also leaves thirty-one grand children and five great grand children, The funeral was held froth the home of William Elliott, his son-in-law, on Saturday, 15th, interment in the family plot in Wingham cemetery. Rev. A. R. Gibson held service at the house. The follow. ing attended the funeral, -William, James R. and A. 11. Clark; Mt. W. .1, Ahlhoen; Mrs. Williem Eiliott; Mrs. Albert Boone, and aleoJ. S. MecDonald, somin-law, Mrs A. H. Clark, daughter- tralaw, and Mrs. Sarah Rogerson, sister-in-law of the deeemsed and alk,o several grand ehildren among whom was Master Don Boone, Dayton, 0:iio The other merallves :+f ti ” f nu able to get twee. ampeetilF44 1116101.10.111.1=MI, 25 Per Cent,. on Your Money Big Intere 'it? Well it's just exactly what you c m make right here by inves'ing, in W inter Shoes and °VC rsl.ces during. Our Gret Clear- ance F ale, When we Cut we cut deep. Commencing: Friday, Jan. 28th and continuing for 15 days, no longer, we shall offer a discount of 25 per cent. On Men's, Women's and Children's Winter Shoes and Overshoes. Come! See! W. J. Greer THE SHOE MAN Too Late reANADIANS have t hast wakened up to the eerions- ness of the war 8itua1ion, and are enlisting by thousands. They will yet be in time to help break the letek of Icaiserdorn, but too late to get life insurance. No Canadian Con.pany will insure an overseas soldier. Every eligible young man should therefor insure now, for when he malses tip his mind to enlist, he will be to late. Call and a 1916 Calendar •••••••••rom• WOW & COSENS REAL ESTATE &INSURANCE WINGHAM, ONTARIO, WINTER HARDWARE A Free Taxe. Saws, Axes, Axe Handles and Saw Tools. LEHIGH VALLEY COAL SALE CO. COAL "The Coal that Satislies" Raeg6 Thomism Stone Block Herdwar 'PHONE 2/