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THE WINGHAM.. TIMES.
VOL. XLV.—NO. 2292
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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
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TUE LATE F. 6. STARLING
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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,
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For January and February
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PATRIOTIC SOCIETY NOTES
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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