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The Wingham Times, 1916-04-06, Page 1„r• THE WINGHAIVI TIMES. VOL. XLV.--4O. 2301 WINGHAM, ONTARIO THURSDAY APRIL 6, 1916 $1 A YEAR IN AMANMI :The FiX.Gti.Q. Stores su•s�. I ae ,(.I 1i ORM, STQRt Kodak Season IIS "dere No. 2 A Brownie $3.00 We carry a complete stock of 1 goods manufactured by the Can- adian Kodak Co. "Made in Can- ada.'" EASTMAN FILMS, ItODAKS BROWNIE CAMERAS Brownie Cameras $1.25 to $12.00 Kodaks - - $7.00 to $65.00 "with autographic backs" We develop films for 15c We make Prints for 3c We give sat sfaction. Give us a trial, .i, W. MCKiBBON, Phm., B. DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN Town Agent for 0. P. R. 'Phone 53 44 WE ARE. HERE TO SERVE YOU f I SELL Farm and Town Properties Gall and see my,list and; get - my prices. I have some excellent values. Office in Town Hall. 'Phone 184 J. G. STEWART Real Estate Agent WINONAM - ONTARIO My Best Advertisement is my Customers' Rhcommendation Eyestrain causes headache, weal., tired and aching eyes. Other things may give relief but perfectly adapted glasse are the only cure. The most important thing about a pair of glasses is the SKILL of the specialist who fits them. If I cannot help you, I say so. if I can I do thoroughly. Satisfaction guaranteed with every pair of glasses, I supply advice free. C R. WILKINSON Eophthalmic .Optician Edward St. Wingham Over twenty years practical experience. Christie's Grocer PHONE 59. Store opens 7 a.m. Closes 7 p.m. TRY .SALMON At this time of the year fresh and cured Fish are both hard to get and difficult to keep. Choke British Columbia brand 2 tins for 25c, Superior brand British Col- ombia 18c per tin. T4Ib tins, 10c per tin. Iunijsten lamps 18 to 40 wts. 2$c each Get brilliance and reduce your light bill. MONTHLY COUNCIL MEETING The regular monthly meeting of the Town Council was held on Monday evening with all the members present and .Mayor McKibben presiding, Minutes of previous meetings were read and approved, A plea for aid to Wm. Hayden's family was read and the matter was rererred to Reeve Mitchell to investi- gate, The Bell Telephone Co. asked for permission to erect two thirty foot poles on Bristol Terrace; replace one 35 foot pole and two 30 foot poles with four 40 foot poles on Josephine street near C. P. It. crossing and also for per- mission to trim trees on Victoria street. The matter was referred to the Street Committee with power to act. A communication was read from Hon. James Duff, Minister of Agriculture, asking for the co-operation of the members of Council to assist in the matter of helping out the deficiency in farm laborers which exists at present time. Members of Council agreed to give whatever assistance they can along this line. A communication was read from the Dents Advertising Sign Co. re the placing of an electric sign in town, to impress upon people the importance of buying goods from home merchants and goods made in Canada. The matter was left with the Mayor. The Finance Committee recommended the payment of a number of accounts and the report was adopted on motion of Couns Sootton and Patterson. The Electric Light and Waterworks Committee recommended that the Queen's and Brunswick hotels be given a rate of $30 per year for water and the report of the committee was adopted on motion of Couns, Gurney and Patter- son. The Street Committee recommended that Robert Leggatt be engaged to clean Josephine street at $1.45 per day and that W. A. Sanderson be awarded street watering contract at $290.00 for the six months, dating from April 10th. The report of the committee was adopt- ed on motion of Coun. Tipling and Reeve Mitchell. The monthly report of the Fire Brigade was read and referred to the Property and Fire Committee on motion of Couns. Binkley and Gurney. Mayor McKibbon reported that the Executive Committee had decided not to issue a peddler's license to H. Brown until such time as he had received a permit from Medical Officer of Health. Coun. Binkley thought Mr, Brown should have some knowledge as to what was going to be dcne in the matter of issuing a permit. Coun. Spotton thought Mr. Brown was suffering a hardship. He had a legal business and it was time he knew what was going to be done in his case. Mr. Brown had been a good citizen for many years. Reeve Mitchell expressed similar opinions as Coun. Spotton. It was agreed that Mr. Brown be giv- en a definite decision in his case as early as possible. The Transeient Traders by-law was again brought up for discussion. Mr. Hilliard, of Harriston, was present and addressed the Council and said the fee of $250.00 was prohibitive in his case, he desiring to open a business in the town. The Councillors felt that the fee should remain at $250, and there was no change•made in the by-law. By-law No. 755, providing aid by way of a loan to Alex. Young was given two readings. The by-law provided for a loan of $3,000 to Mr. Young to assist him in drilling•a new salt well. The loan and interest was to be repaid to the town, the first payment to be made at the end of five years and the balance in equal annual instalments. Mr. Young agreed to employ five men, resi- dents of Wingham, for ten months each year and give the Corporation a mort- gage on salt works property. The loan to be paid Mr. Young at rate of 75 per cent of cost of work as it proceeded. Moved by Coun. Spotton and Tipling, that the Council do now go into Com. mittee of the Whole to discuss the Young by-law with our Solicitor, -Car- ried. The members of Council adjourned to the Clerk's office and on their return Mayor McKibben reported that the Coiffmittee advised against submitting the by.law re loan to Mr. Young to the people, On motion of Couns. Spotton and Tip - ling the report of the committee was adopted. The Mayor reported that Assessor McLean had Completed his work and the roll had been returned to the Town Clerk. Moved by Couns, Isbister and Patter- son, that the Assessor's roll be referred to the ExecutiveCommittee and if same is found satisfactory, the Assessor be paid his salary. Carried, Major Sinclair addressed the Council and asked for a grant to the 1o01 branch of the Huron County War Aux- iliary to assist the local company of the 161st Battalion in recruiting. Other municipalities had given grants to assist in military work, while Wingham had done nothing in this line. John F, Groves also addressed the Council in this connection and said he did not think Council could do a more patriotic work than in giving a grant to local r assist in getting recruits for the company of the 161st Battalion. On motion of Couns. Binkley and Gurney, a grant of $200.00 was made from the $3,000 voted last year for pat- riotic purposes, the money to draw on orders issued by Major Sinclair or such other person as designated by the local branch of the War Auxiliary. Reeve Mitchell reported that an account of $5.25 was due Joon Brown, manager of the House of Refuge, for two pair of shoes, supplied to Mr. and Mrs. Calver, who was taken to the House of Refuge last year. On motion of Reeve Mitchell and Coun. Patterson the account was ordered to be paid. Judge Doyle as arbitrator in connec- tion with damage suits in connection with the sewer which was constructed in 1910 awarded damages and costs as follows: - Damages Costs. C. E. Lepard a $120 OQ $25.00 Thos. Hicks $85,00 $25.00 Wm. Binkley $80.50 $22.50 Arbitrator's fees -$31.90 a total of $389.90 On motion of Couns. Isbister and Tin - ling it was ordered that the awards abd costs be paid. An account of W. J. Boyce was ordered paid on motion of Couns. Patt- erson and Isbister after a satisfactory explanation had been made. Two other accounts for oil and a transformer were ordered paid on motion of Couns. Binkley and Gurney and the Clerk instructed to procure duplicate invoices. Farm Implements Mr. T. R. Bennett, local agent for the Massey -Harris Co., received three car loads of farm implements on Friday last. The annual delivery will be made on Friday of this week. Sale of Cows and Calves X;% Messrs McDonald and`Lott will have for sale at L, Lattas� sale stable on Saturday of this <e eek sixteen first- class Durham ti s and a number of young calves. The cattle will be sold by private sale. Will Entertain Soldiers On Monday evening, April 10th, in the., Armoury, the members of the Wingham Women's Institute purpose entertaining the members of the 161st Battalion along with their wives, also the returned soldiers and their wives. The ladies are preparing a program for the evening and refreshments will also be served. Keep Your Receipts How often do we hear a person say, "Oh, never mind a receipt; I'll only wear it out in my pocket" This atti- tude is more creditable to a person's heart than to his head. Don't follow such an example. Keep your receipts. A business man may die or fail, and his accounts be assigned for the benefit of creditors. In such a case where is the ereditor without a receipt if it happen- ed that through accident or forgetful- ness his payment was not credited? He could have convinced the man to whom he paid the money, but that men is gone. Your receipt is your proof of payment. The Telephone City Alexander Graham Bell has vindicat- ed Brantford's claim to be "The Tele- phone City,'" despite Boston's recent celebration. He writes there in con- nection with the coming unveiling of the Bell memorial: "Brantford became my thinking place. In Brantford the telephone was invented, the first draft of the patent specification prepared, the proper relation of the parts of the teteehone toenable it to be used on long lines worked out and the first transmission, of the human voice over mites of telegraph line actually accom- plished. In Brantford also the first public demonstration of this result was given to the world." DEATHS DURING THE WEEK • GEIiTRIUDE FAI+L1s, Many friends will learn with deep re- gret of the death on Tuesday' of Gertrude Fallis, at her home in Turnberry, in her 18th year. The young lady was a.daughter of the late James Fallis and had been ill for only a few days with pnuemonia. The sym- pathy of the community is extended to the bereaved taniily. A sister of the deceased young lady is seriously ill and it is not expected she can recover. NETTIE ;IAN15 PURDON Itis with deep regret that we this this week record the death of Nettie Jane Purdon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Purdon, East Wawanosh, who died on Saturday morning last. The young lady attended school on the previous Monday and was taken suddenly ill with inflammatory rheumatism. The bereaved family will have the sympathy of many friends in their sad bereave- ment. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon to Wingham cemetery. JOAN WILLITS Mr. John Willits, who had been in poor health for some months, passed away in the hospital at Fergus on Wednesday evening of last week, aged 60 years. The deceaseed was born in Waterloo county and came to Howick forty-two years ago and a short time later took up farming on the 9th con- cession of Turnberry, He was a den of many sterling qualities and highly esteemed in the community in which he had so long resided. In religion he was a Methodist and in politics a Liberal. His wife predeceased him nearly two years ago. He is survived by four daughters and two sons, viz: - Mrs. John Fitch, Howick; Mrs, P. Cope- land, Turnberry; Mrs. J. Henry, Harris - ton; Melvin Willits, Turnberry, and Webster and Miss 011ie, at home, also an adopted son, Semi. Woods, of Turn - berry, who will have the sympathy of many friends in their affliction. The funeral to Wroxeter cemetery on Saturday afternoon was largely attend- ed, The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Lackland, of Wroxeter. There were a number of beautiful floral tributes, among them being a beautiful wreath from the members of the family. and a sheaf from his nephew, David Willits, of Ann Arbor, Mich., and a wreath from four nieces. R. R. DAVIS Mr. R. R. Davis, an esteemed citizen, for a dozen years a member of the Board of Education, passed away at his residence, 118 Havelock street, Toronto, early Tuesday morning after an illness of almost one year. Mr. Davis' interest in educational matters was perennial, altruistic and honest and he made a hest of friends by his long, unselfish service to the city. He is survived by one son, Mr. R. Reade Davis, his wife having passed away in 1906. Mr. Davis was born in Kilkenny, Ireland, in 1845. He came to Canada in 1854, spending the first few months in Quebec and then coming on to Toronto, where he entered the Leusia Street School in 1855. For many years he was connected with different firms as a traveller, including W. R, Brock & Company and Gordon, MacKay & Company, but for the past sixteen years he had been a manufacturer's agent. Mr. Davis was a member of the Council of Wycliffe College and of Upper Canada Bible Society. He was a Mason, being Past Master of St. John's Lodge; a Conservative, being for many years Treasurer of Ward Two Conser- vative Association, and a member of the Church of the Epiphany. Deceased was a brother of our townsman, Mr. H. Davis. DAVID IIO0ERTSON This week we record the passing away of another of the pioneers of this section in the person of David Robertson, who died at his home on Centre street on Saturday afternoon, aged 81 years. Mr. Robertson was born in rifeshire, Scotland, and came to Canada when 20 years of age. He first settled at Whitby, where he was married to Miss Mary Ann McKenzie. over fifty-four years ago. The deceased remained nine years in Whitby and then moved 1 westward `-rortiK SHOES FOR THE rAIk1K Head our Ad. on last page. W. H. WILLIS and settled on a farm on the 12th con- cession of East Wawanosh. Upwards of ten years ago he retired from the farm and moved to Winghatn. The deceased was an honorable and upright man and was held in high esteem by a large circle of friends. He done his share of the pioneer work in clearing this section. Mr. Robertson was a member of the Presbyterian Church and had always been faithful in his at- tendance at church services. In politics he was a Liberal and being very fond of reading, was well informed on the topics of the day. In younger life Mr. Robertson took a deep interest in muni- cipal affairs and for ten years faithful- ly served in the East Wawanosh Coun- cil, two years of the time serv- ing as Reeve. He is survived by his widow, two sons and four daughters, viz: -Geo. M. Robertson, East Wawa - nosh; David Robertson, Toronto; Mrs. McBurney, Wingham; Mrs H. F, Mc- Gee and Mrs, W, J. Arbuckle, East Wawanosh, and Miss Christens, at home. The funeral took place on Tues. day afternoon to Wingham cemetery, the services being conducted by de- ceased's pastor, Rev. D. Perrie. The pall -bearers were Dr. A. J. Irwin, Alex. Campbell, Wm. Isbister, Wesley Pattison, John McCallum and John McGee. PARADE OF SOLDIERS This (Wednesday) evening the mem- bers of the Wingham, Brussels and Wroxeter companies of the 161st Huron Battalion will march in a body to the park where drill will be held. The parade will be<ueaded by the Citizens' Band and will start from the Armouries at 8 o'clock Property Transfers Mr. Frank McConnell, auctioneer and real ester" n -Ant reports the sale of Miss Clow's house and lot on Josephine street south to Mr. C. E Lepard. Also the sale of Mr. John Morgan's house and lot an Centre street to Mr. Gould, who purposes moving his family to town. New Chopping Mill. Mr. C. E. Lepard has purchased Mr Ezra Merkley's chopper and electric motor and will erect a new building south of the Exchange hotel and will engage in the chopping business. Mr. Lepard expects to have his building erected and ready for business in the course of a few weeks. New Machine Shop. Mr. Ezra Merkley has purchased from Dr. Tamlyn, this week, 373. feet of land on the corner of Josephine and Victoria street. This will give Mr. Merkley the corner store and office building next to it as well as the two frame buildings on the rear of the lot. Mr. Merkley intends converting the buildings into a machine shop, and will be ready for business in the near future. Comforts for Soldiers. The members of the Wingham branch of the Women's Institute on Thursday last sent 19 pairs of shirts and 33 pairs of socks to the soldiers at the front. They also sent another box containing two pairs of socks, to each of the fol- lowing boys: Ross Maxwell. Ermine Copeland. Gordon Murchison, and George Moffat. The ladies, in future. will send two pairs of socks each month to all the Wingham boys who are serv- ing at the front. An Enjoyable Evening The Sacred Cantata with illustrated views given in St. Andrew's Church on Monday evening proved to be one of the most enjoyable and instructive evenings spent in Wingham for some time. The pictures which were presented to us by Mr. Perrie brought us into the environ- ment and made us familiar with the scenes and places, of which the Cantata describes to us. The precision and inton- ation displayed by the choir certainly showed the very careful training and ready response they gave to their con- ductor. It is impossible for the writer to describe the splendid work of the'. soloists each filling their part with pathos and fervor. Their conductor was heard afterwards to emphatically state he would not change his soloists for city talent. Miss Reynolds the Or- ganist for the evening most Capably filled a very difficult position her ac- Companiments were very helpful to the choir, soloists and conductor. The whole programme reflects very favor- ably upon Mr. Cowell, and he is tb be- highly congratulated on the succecs of his training. The soloists were:---Mis;, J. VanNorman, Miss M. Currie, lMlessrs l±, Hill, H. Parker, W. .Elliott, R. T, Cowell. EDUCATION REGULATIONS In order to aid the farmer in his diff- iculty in securing farm help, the Depart- ment of Education has issued some special regulations whereby boys who intended writing the examinations for Entrance to Normal Schools and Fac- ulties of Education, are allowed to work on the farms for one month, at least, longer than usual, and at the same time to gain their certicfiates without wilt- ing the examinations in June, if the conditions mentioned below are complied with. L They must be recommended by the teachers for the desired standing. 2 They must work on farms 3 months at least and obtain from their employ- ees a certificate to that effect. 3. They must enter upon their work on the farm between April 20th and May 20th. fn ease of boys writing the High Schooi Entrance Examination practi- cally the same regulations apply. In ease a student enlists the same regulations apply to suit the case except that he must enlist by May 12. Students who did not intend writing Department Examinations but who were locking forward to promotion are to be granted as much consideration as possible if they work on farms between April 20th and October lst. The staff of the High School have considered these regulations and will do their best to help relieve the strain and to comply with the regulations. The students who wish to take advant- age of these regulations are being asked to remain at school till May 19, however, for several reasons. The work this term has been very much broken up due to sickness and the school has al- ready been closed two weeks, the stud- ents require as much preparation as possible in order to hold their places in future work, recruits are being allowed to return to the farms to assist in seed- ing and the eed-ingandthe responsibility put upon the teachers is much greater than usual, In case of special need, however, all possible consideration and allowance be made. • PATRIOTIC SOCIETY NOTES Miss Fessant, convenor of knitting committee, reports the following donations of socks: -Mrs. W. J. Kew, 2 pairs; Miss Farquharson, 1 pair; Soldiers' Friend, 2 pairs. The following hospital supplies of cotton have been received with thanks. -Miss Weir, 10 yds, rolled; Mrs. Thos. Wilson, 10 yds, rolled; Mrs. T. C. King, 42 yds; Mrs. A. E, Smith, }e doz. wash cloths. The Society wishes to thank Mrs. Zurbrigg for the sum of $5.00 for our treasury. There is an abundance of good yarn on hand, and socks are much needed for our soldiers. I1iss Fessant, corner of John and Minnie streets, will be glad to supply yarn to any one who will knit. The Society shipped to the National Service Committee, 199 prs. socks, valued at $125.00; 1 scarf, $1.25; 59 day shirts, valued at $118.00. Total valuation $244.25. ASSESSMENT OF WINGHAM Mr. T. 3. McLean, the Assessor, has completed his work and the roll was returned to Town Clerk Groves on Mon- day. Mr. McLean has made every effort to place the assessment on an equal and fair basis. The total assess- ment this year is $2,629 less than it was last year. The figures for the two years are as follows: - 1916 1915 Land values Buildings Business Income 229,330 592,600 87,917 15,400 $925,247 241,450 57I,200 89,760 25,466 $927,876 The business tax of Messrs. Walker & Clegg and the Bell 'Telephone Co., amounting to $10,248, was last year placed under income assessment, which aecounts for the large decrease of in- come assessment this year over that of last year. The number of persons be- tween 5 and 16 years is 212; between 5 and 18 years, 471; between 5 and 21 years, 662. The total population is 2444, an increase of 11 over last year. The numbers of dogs is 75, compared with 33 last year. 'the Greyhound Excursions The steamer Greyhound of the White Star line will again run excursions to and from Goderich in June this year. The Greyhound will leave Detroit on Monday, June 12th. The regular "moonlight" will be run out of Goder- ich on Monday night. The boat will return to Detroit ten Tuesday, lay over there on Wednesday and return to Goderich Thursday, and make the last trip to Detroit on Friday. We Wang Men who appreciate good Shoes to come here to see the handsome and smart Spring Styles. Lots of new things to show you for Spring Wear. Our lines for MIN ar! the Invictus, Hagar, Regal and Monarch These are the WORLD'S BEST SHOES Prices $5.00, $5.50, and $5.00 Come in anti take a look at the different Spring Styles. W. J. Greer THE SHOE MAN For Sale 2 storey brick house, threelots good situation. Just the place for a retired farmer. 2 storey brick house, furnace, electric light, town water, barn, central position. Will be sold cheap. Frame cottage, hood repair, fine situation. Must be sold. 14.4 storey small fitune house and two lots. A bargain. 2 storey brick house, bath, electric light. Splendid prop_ erty in good repair. Owner leaving town. A number of other properties large and small. IlmonMonsslosamdcor RITCRII & COSENSI REAL ESTATE, INSURANCE and Ticket Agents WINGHAM, ONTARIO. eta .( 11 ~e:ko t o Risk sVcdelighted C :.'I t•.; -1 c�::.. ?:s;ich 1blop. e v you v;::1 t.c.come t!'. i li:c. fl 9 qJ. s : dv: nreCiate 1E. ..i.. 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