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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1916-03-02, Page 1• THE WINGHAM TIMES. Si A YEAR Id;A01'ANCB VOL. %LV. ---NO. 2297 WINGHABI, ONTARIO) TRURSD Y MARCH 2, 1916 P ONE CENT SALE lc. ©ergs c.. --tom Thursday, March 9th Wingham's Dollar Day THE PLAN—Pay us the regular price for arty article mention- ed in this advertisement and we will sell yotertinother of the suing kind for One Cent. Why? The Wilson (eli'emical Co. to intro- duce their remedies to the people of W Cham and vicinity are giving you these goods at less the regular cost to us—on Dollar Day only, $1 Wilson's Beef Iron Nine 2 for $1.01 25c Wilson's Talcum, 2 for.T , c 2 tc Wilson's Tooth Paste 2 for 26c 25c Wilson's Syrup Figs 2 for26c 25e Liuseed'Liquid and Ohlordyne 2 for 26c $1 Syrup Hypophosphites 2 for ..,, $1.01 25e Witch Hazel Create 2. for .... 26c 255e Wilson's White Lini ment, 2 for .. 26e 25c Stomach and Liver Pills 2 for. ............. .... .. 26c 25c Carnation Talcum, 2 for 26c REMEMBER -Every article is guaranteed by us to give satisfaction or we will refund your money. EXTRA SPECIAL STATIONERY 25e Box Stratford Linen 124 envelopes, 24 sheets paper), 2 for 26c 50e Box Cascade Linen, (48 envelopes, 48 sheets paper) 2 for, .... 51c 10e Package Envelopes, 2 for _ . ., .1lc IIer Box Initial Paper, 2 for 36c Bargains in every line War Tax always extra J. TALTON McKIBBON The Rexall Store (I n 0 0 0 1 Druggist and Optician My Best Advertisement is my Customers' Rbcommendation 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 theist. If I cannot help you, I say so. If I can I do thoroughly. Satisfaction guaranteed with every pair of glasses. I supply advice free. C B. WILKINSON Eophthalmic Optician Edward St. Wingham Over twenty years practical experience. sus Christie's Grocery PHONE 59. Store opens 7 a.m. Closes 7 p.m. Come To CHRISTIE'S, on the .9t6 1 Whether for Groceries, Fruits and Confections, Provisions or Chinaware etc. It will pay you to purchase here. BLUEVALE The Bluevale Women's Institute will meet at the home of Mrs. W. H. Fraser on Thursday afternoon, March 9th at 2.30 o'clock. The Rev. D. D. Thompson will give an address on "The Builders of Canada." A cordial in- vitation is extended to all the ladies to be present. The residents of the village are grateful to Mr. John Stewart for ploughing out the streets and side- walks after the heavy storm on Sunday. Mrs. Burgess and Miss Belle Burgess are spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Burgess, Listowel. Mr. Wm. King, the assessor, made his annual visit to Bluevale this week. Mrs. J. W. King has been visiting her brother, Dr. Schoales of St. Clair, Mich. At the next meeting of the Literary Society on Friday evening of this week 1 several numbers will be given by Leonard Jarvis and George Fryfogle of Wingham; the former plays the cornet and the latter will be heard on the violin and piano. Among the other features expected will be an address by Mr. Gordon Rintoul, a dia- logue entitled "A Sudden Discovery" and a talk on "Concert Events" by Mr. Russel Jermyn with other musical and literary numbers. Mr. Robs. Shaw will be chairman- In the meeting on March 17th the society is planning to give one of the best entertainments of the winter in honor of St. Patrick, and for the final meeting of the season on March 31st, the members are prepar- ing a play in fine acts entitled "The Fruit of His Folly." A very enjoyable evening was spent at the new residence of Mr. James Messer, Morris boundary, on Friday evening, February 25th. About forty invited guests assembled for a six o'clock tea and all enjoyed themselves to the full extent. After tea was served the entertainers presented them- selves viz.—Mr. Robt. Black on the violin and Mrs. Alex, Moffat and Mrs. Cloin Higgins on the piano. This roused the fair sex to action and things assumed a lively turn in honor of the event. The rest of the evening was occupied in games and social chat - After all had enjoyed themselves to the extreme the company all joined in sing- ing the National Anthem and other patriotic songs after which all dis- persed to their homes thanking Mr. and Mrs. Messer for the pleasant evening and wishing the host and hostess many years of comfort in their new residence. 1 PATRIOTIC SOCIETY NOTES The Society thankfully acknowledge the following contributions received during the past week: Mrs, W. F. Burgiban, proceeds of patriotic tea $2.50; Miss Hazel Brandon, proceeds of her sleighing party, $3,15; A friend, $1.00; Mrs. Richmond, $5.00; Mrs. Alex, Forsyth, 5 yds cotton. Miss Fessant, convenor of yarn com- mittee will be pleased to give yarn to any who will knit. Will our knitters continue their efforts and make our next shipment as large as possible. The cutting out committee compris- ing they following ladies, Mrs. Wil- son, Mrs. Wm Bone, Mrs. Wm. Gray, Mrs. Robs. Tyndall will distribute cut out shirt to those willing to assist in work. Are you doing youn bit? Hospital supplies such as new cotton for bandages and old cotton for dress- ings, mouth wipes, face cloths, any- thing in the line of hospital supplies, to be left with Mrs, Jos. Pugh. The regular monthly meeting of the Society will be held on March 3rd, at 3,30. Ladies bear this in mind. PERTH AND HURON PUBLISHERS BIO DOLLAR DAY MINOR LOCALS, Big Bargains by Merchants on Thursday, March 9th The Wingham Business Men's Assoc- iation has arranged for the holding of Wingham's third annual Dollar Day on Thursday, March 9th. The Committees have arranged a good list of special prizes and a num- ber bin given of pries r being g v by business men. Full particulars of these ,can be seen in our advertising columns. The merchants of the town are offer- ing special inducements for the day and in all lines there are special bargains. Consult the advertisements in this issue and you will find in detail the large number of bargains which are being offered by our merchants for Dollar Day—Thursday, March 9th. The business men are endeavoring to make this the most successful Dollar Day ever held in Wingham. Invite your friends to spend the day with you in town and don't forget to secure some of the bargains. , Remember the date of this Big Dol- lar Day is Thursday, March 9th. Dollar Rates for Weeklies to be Abolished in Two Counties There was a good gathering of the publishers and printers of Huron and Perth counties at Stratford on Friday last, when matters of co-operation and business practice were discussed. The president. Mr. H. B. Elliott, of The Wingham 'rimes, occupied the chair. After the reading of the minutes of the last meeting, the officers for the ensuing years were elected as follows,: Honorary -president, W. R. Davis, Mitchell Advocate; president, H. B. Elliott. Wingham Times; secretary - treasurer, Alex• Abraham, Stratford; executive, Messrs. J. L. Kerr, Clinton; C. V. Blatchford, Listowel; J. W. Van atter, Goderich. Mr. A. R. Alloway, assistant mana- ger of the Canadian Press Association, gave an address on the value of co- operation and Mr. E. Roy Sales of the Port Elgin Times, chairman of the Weekly Section Canadian Press Assoc- iation, followed in an interesting discussion on the raisiug of the sub- scription rate of weekly papers to $1.50 per year. An honored guest was Mr. W. M• O'Beirne, of the Stratford Beacon, who was able to be present after a lengthy illness. Recruiting matters were discussed and the members present pledged themselves to assist in every way. The hardships of securing good print- ers was discussed. Many offices found it hard to keep up their staffs owing to enlistments. The increased cost of colored inks and paper was debated, the gathering deciding to cover these costs in future jobs. The publishers also decided to make the date for the raise of the $1.50 week- ly in Perth and Huron counties on July 1, thus co-operating in the national movement for the year 1916, when all rural weeklies will be one price. A recent government report states that Bruce had 27,821 acres under fall wheat in 1914. The total yield was 614,844 bushels, an average of a little over 22 bushels. AUCTION SALE The executors of the aa'state of the late John Musgrove wilV'sell by public auction at Lot 9eCors'l 4, Turnberry, on Monday, Marcqq:nth, commencing at one o'clock, fare* stock, implements, hay, grain and roots. No reserve. ROBT. MUSGROVE Executors A. H.MUSGROVE JNo. PURVIS, Auctioneer Promotion Examination. The Huron •Public School Promotion Examinations will be held on April 13th, 14th and 17th. Papers for Second, Third and Junior Fourth classes are being prepared and will be sent to the teachers about April 5th. Teachers are requested to send soon, to their Public School Inspector, the number of papers needed for each class. CHURCH NOTES, , PERSONALS —Dollar Day in Wingham on Thurs- day, March 9th. —All the leading magazines are on sale at the TIMES Stationary Store. —The Women's Institute intend hold- itrg a box social on St. Patrick's night. --The regular monthly meeting of the Town Council will be held nextMonday evening. —Gold fish givep awa et McKibbon's Drug Store on Doilapt ay, March 9th, with Rexall goods:" —Buy your railway tickets from H. B. Elliott, Town Agent for the G. T. R. at the'l'IMEs office. —J. Walton McKibben, the druggist, is expecting to receive a shipment of Gold Fish in the near future. —Mr. F. W. Stricker has sold his house and lot on Shuter street to Mrs. Darnell, of Lower Wingham. — Mr. Herb Milne, formerly operator at the G. T, R. station here has been appointed as agent at Newton. Mrs. W. G. Patterson is visiting with friends in Detroit. Mrs. A. J. Walker and children are visiting in Seaforth. Dr. McCrinrmon, of Kincardine, was calling on old friends in town on Monday. W. C. Adams, who enlisted in Toronto in the C. A. S. 0. left for England last week. Miss Cornish is spending a few days with friends in Winghtern,—Ripley Ex- press. Miss Alice Hueston, of Kincardine, spent a few days this week with Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Mahood. Mr, A. H Musgrove, M. F. P., left on Monday for Toronto to take up his duties in the Legislature. Mr. J. A. Johnston, of the Mildmay Gazette was in town on Wednesday of last week and gave the TIHIEs a friend- ly ca11. Dr. H. E. W. Tamlyn was in Toronto last week attending the annual meeting of the Grand Chapter, Royal Arch. Masons. Mrs. F. Patterson and Miss Hopkins, who were visiting for a few days with Mr, and Mrs. W. G Patterson, left on Tuesday for Chicago E. L. Bradwin, of Saskatoon, who is East on a purchasing trip to New York and Montreal for J. F. Cairns, spent a few days with his mother in town. Misses Marion eellen, Mary Currie and May Robertson, who are attending Normal School, Stratford, spent Sun- day at their respective homes here. Mrs. F. W. Stricker and two daugh- ters left on Friday for Windsor, where they will reside in future, Mr. Stricker having accepted a position in that city. Mrs. J as. Sheriff, who has been visit- ing her father and sister at White- church during the pasr three months, .left on Friday for her home, Star City, Sask. Miss Mamie Adams and Mr. Arthur Adams were in Toronto for a few days visiting with their brother, Mr. Clare Adams, who is leaving in the near future for overseas service. Mr. A. G. Smith, of the Advance, and Mr. H. B. Elliott, of the Times, attended the annual meeting of the Perth and Huron Publishers' and Printers' Associa- tion in Stratford on Friday last. Mr. A. H. Wilford, one of Wing - ham's best booster's was in town on Saturday attending the farmer's meet- ing. Clinton has room for a couple of men like Mr. Wilford to keep things humming.—Clinton New Era. BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. H. B. Hughes, of Toronto, will preach in the Baptist Church next Sunday. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Communion service will be held in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church next Sunday morning. Regular Church services will be held in St. Andrews Presbyterian Church on Sunday at 11 a. tis, and 7 p. m. The quarterly communion will be observed at the morning service. Service preparatory to the Communion will be held on Friday evening at 8 o'clock., METHODIST CHURCH. Regular services will be held in the Methodist Church next Lord's Day at 11 a. m. and 7 p. m. Pastor, Rev. J. W. Hibbert will preach at both ser- vices. At the morning serv'ce the Wingham detachment of. the 761st Battalion will worship, with us, and the pastor's subject• for the evening service is "War, Heaven or Hell. Gond music, All wiltbe made welcome. — Complete acquariums of Gold fish given away with Rexall purchases on Dollar Day at IVleKibbon's Drug Store. 5-2 — 'The Imperial Orchestra (five pieces has been engaged for the Bachelors' Ball at Grand Valley on Tuesday even- ing, March 7th. —Miss Clarice Moffat, of the B Line, Turnberry, very pleasantly entertained a number of her friends on Wednesday evening of last week. — The Wingham Company of the the 161st Huron Battalion will attend divine service in the Methodist Church next Sunday morning. —Eighteen members of Wingham Company of the 161st Huron Battalion left on Tuesday for Clinton to spend a few weeks in special training. —Our advertisers have taken posses- sion of this issue and we have been forced to Psiis the reading matter. Dollar Day Only eoenes once a year. — J. G. Stewart, real estate agent, has sold Mrs. Alderson's house on John Street, to Mr. Jno. W. Casemore of Morris, who takes possession the 1st of April. — The Oddfellows and lady friends of Wingham held a very successful At Horne on Tuesday evening. Cards and a musical program gave a very en- joyable evening — The regular monthly meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Wingham General Hospital, will be held in the Council Chambers at four o'clock, on Monday, all arch 6th, —A quiet wedding took pla"e in Tor- onto on Wednesday of last week when Miss Emily Burgman, of Milverton. sister of Mr. W. F. Burgman, of this town, was married to Lieut. Cameron Doughty, of Simcoe. —In the hockey match played at the rink on Wednesday evening of last week, Mildmay won from Wingham by a score of 5 to 4. This left Mildmay three goals ahead on the round in the semi-finals. —There was a bye election for the British Columbia Legislature in Van- couver last Saturday. Malcolm A. McDonald, Liberal, a young barrister, won by a majority of 4,571. The seat was formerly held by a Conservative. Mr, McDonald is a native of Huron County, having been born in the Town- ship of Ashfield. —It is estimated that there are about one thousand officers at the various schools of instruction in Canada who cannot. possibly secure commissions, and it is suggested that these form a bat- talion of their own. Col. Cooper says, indeed, he could form a whole battalion of the men who want to be paymaster of his battalion.—Toronto Sun. —The Women's Institute of Wing - ham have during the past week, sent a box to the trenches, containing twenty- six pairs of socks and two pairs of wristlets. They also sent two pairs each to George Moffatt, Ross Maxwell and Ermine Copeland. Twenty-five pairs of socks were supplied from the proceeds of a concert given by the children north of the G. T. R. tracks. Momster Demonstration. A moster demonstration to celebrate the marvellous success of the petition signing campaign will be held in Toronto Tuesday and Wednesday, March 7th 8th. It is expected that there will be over 251100 in the parade and each Coun- ty will .have their own delegation. All citizens interested may secure tickets which will be sold at single fare plus 25c on March•7th and Sth, good, to return up to March 10th. Two or three hun- dred are wanted from Huron County, let all go who can. BIG BARGAINS FOR DOLLAR DAY Read our Ad. on last page. W. H. WILLIS Wayfarer's Corner 0 isseseeessarteesieeeiverasweseeteestevieeeieve AFTERWARDS, ./Then the wt r shall have ceased with its sorrows, Its hunger, and horror, and hell, In the dawn of a brighter to -morrow, What tale will historians tell? Will the nations get records of glory, Of cowardice, courage e r crime When the sages record the true story, To ring down the decades of time? We believe that some peoples now brok- en, And crushed by the Turk and the Hun Shall arise from their darkness unspok- en, And stand in the light of the sun. And it may be that Germans, grown wiser. And taught at so fearful a cost, Shall have hanged their contemptible Kaiser Arid regained the fair name they had Inst. We believe that the nations now fight- ing And lavishing billions untold Shall have found in the wrong that needs righting, A service far better than gold; That in bearing the load of another, In heeding the cry of the pained That in staying the feet of a brother. Fresh strength for themselves shall have gained. And some lands that now cravenly study The getting of guerdons and gain, May have found their gold blasted and b!oodv And tarnished by tears of the slain; And, because they dishonored their stations, Were weak when they should have been strong May be treated with scorn by the nations, A byword and hissing among, So the scribe will set down in his•pages The story the centuries tell, That, 'f sin is death still the true Wil gels, And broad the road leading to hell. FARMERS HOME Now is your chance to get a year's accomodation FREE. Notice ourspecial prizes for Dollar Day, simply gather up your friends apd compete for the $10.00. All you liavesto do is get the new member to give in your name when he joins. They are easy prizes to win as almost every one needs ac- commodation. New members can join at Exchange Hotel. CHAS. E. L.^•.PARO HIGH SCHOOL NOTES The third meeting of the Wingham High School Literary Society was held in the Assembly Hall, Thursday, Feb- ruary 25th. Vice -President, Miss Josephine Johnson filled the chair, The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. An interesting debate took place between the junior third and second forms. The subject was, "Re- solved that Conscription is preferable to Voluntary Service." Mr. William Wallace and Miss Nora Gracey upheld the affirmative while Mr. Harold Robinson and Miss Lena Coultes sup- ported the negative. The decision was in favour of the negative. Mr. Joseph Stepan then rendered a very pleasing selection on the violin. The journal was read by Miss Florence Barber. The chorus sang two songs in a very able manner. Miss Garret acted as critic and the meeting closed in the usual manner. The Western Foundry Co. The annual meeting of the share- holders of the Western Foundry Co. was held on Wednesday afternoon of last week. The various reports presented showed that the company had a very successful year and prospects are very bright for the coming year, the com- pany having a large number of orders ahead for their various kinds of furnaces, stoves and ranges. The Western Foundry is undoubtedly Wingham's' best industry and the TIMES is pleased 1 to learn of the bright prospects of the l company. Officers were elected as follows:—President and General Man- ager, J. J. Cunningham; Vice President, J. A. McLean; Secretary -Treasurer, R. Vanstone; office manager, Miss Mae Picture House Notes Liberty Hall hi four,parts; also Char- lie Chaplin, a g,.intlerhan of nerve. Two reels. Big3)36*. Wednesday and Thursday of this week. Matinee on Dollar Day for the benefit of visitors to town. ▪ Williamson. Former Resident Dead. There passed away at his home in Toronto on Sunday last, Joseph Reading, a former well known resident of Wing - ham, aged 78 years. Mr. Reading was a native of England and resided here for a number of year,s being engaged in the book and stationery business. He left here some thirty years ago and has since resided in Toronto. Button! Button! Wha Gts the Club Bag? A Five Dollai Club I$ag will be given to the pme on corn- ing nearest to the correct number of Shce Buttons in the Bottle shown in our Window on Dollar Day. One gueele with, every Dol- lar's worth of goods purchas- ed in our store on Dollar Day. Buttons will he counted at 7.30 p. Some of our Dollar Day Bargains .30 pairs \'renins' Boots, reg. price $2.50 and x3.00, sale price e1.00. 24 pairs Misses' Boots reg. price, •i1.75 and 1 ?. 25, sale price 51.00 Big. Bargains in Men's and Boy's Boots also Trunks and Valises. Conte early. W. J. Greer THE SHOE MAN Prohibition Convention Provincial Prohibition Convention will be held in Massey Hall, Toronto, on March 28.30, A great program of ad- dresses, music, moving pictures, &:c., is being arranged for, Single fare tickets will be issued on all the railroads, on the certificate plan. Every temperance or- i ganization and church is urged to ap- point delegates so that a great gathering Inlay convene and help keep the Prohi- bition banner flying;. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT We wish to acquaint the people of Wingham and vicin- ity with the fact that we have been appointed agents for the Canadian Northern Railway System, and are prepared to issue tickets to any point in the West. This great Cana- dian Railway has a through line to the Pacific Coast and a network of branches all over the Western Provinces touch - many places not marked by the other lines. The most southerly Canadian route to Winnipeg- running thritugli the beautiful Rainy River country. RITCHIE & CORNS REAL ESTATE, INSURANCE and Ticket Agents WINGHAM, ONTARIO. This is the only store in town that sells the famous rami Sthno OFATE 1ARE See it in our window on Dollar ])ay We have a large stock of SAP PAILS AND SPOUTS Use the Lehigh Valley Coal Sales Co. Coal. The coal that satisfies. Rae & Thornosoo Stone Block Hardware 'PHONE 27