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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1916-04-27, Page 1THE WINGHAM TIMES. tll A YEAR IN AD\'ANCB VOL. %LV. --NO, 2305 WINGHAM, ONTARIO THURSDAY APRIL 27, 1916 TheE4cSaQ,Qs Steres C nn,APAS.FAVOr21lF DRUG ST02F S� 414 Housecleaning Aids Fumigators Caustic Soda Gillett's Lye Cloride Lime Red Cedar Flakes Moth Preventive Baker's Perfumed Disen- fectant Powder. A pleasing deodorizant and germ destroy- er. 25c a large can. Extra Special TOILET SOAP Regular 25c box for 19e. 3 Boxes for 50c J. W. McKIBBON, Phm,, B. DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN Town Agent for C. P. R. 'Phone 53 PERSONALS Mrs. H. F. Huntley and daughter, Bernice, spent the holidays with rela- tives and friends in St. Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. Disney, of Waterloo, spent a few days in town visiting with Mr. Disney's mother and sisters. Mr. R. L. Mitchell, of the Bank of Hamilton, Toronto, was visiting with old friends in town for a few days. Miss Annie Deyell, of Toronto, was visiting for a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Deyell. Lieut. Dudley Holmes has returned home from the London militia school, having completed his officer's course. Misses Meths McPherson, Marion Allen and Lucy Bowers are home from Stratford Normal school for the holi- days. Mr. D. Calvert, who has spent the past few months in Wingham and dis- trict, left on Tuesday for Herschel, Sask. Mr. apd Mrs. Clifford Pugh, of Hamilton: spent the holidays with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pugh. Miss Helen Wilson, who is teaching near Hamilton, is spending her holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gavin Wilson. Mrs. W. J. Brock, of Zion, and Mrs. Frank Brock, of Sunshine, were Easter visitors at the home of Mrs. E. H. Brock, Victoria etreet Mrs. Smith and two daughters, Josephine and Gwenland, of Windsor, were visiting for a few days with her mother, Mrs, Thompson. Mrs. Ivan Johnston is visiting in Toronto, Mr. David Calvert left on Tuesday for the West. Mr. Jack Raby spent the holiday at his home in Ripley. Miss Mary Madigan was visiting for a few days in Toronto. Mr. Wm. Powell visited in S t Thomas for a few days. Mrs. Thos, E. Fells was visiting in Toronto for a few days, Mr, and Mrs. Joseph Guest visited in Clinton for a few days. Mr. N. Tompkins spent the holidays at his home in Oshawa. Miss Grace Greer spent the holidays with friends in Wroxeter. Mr. J. B. Mennell spent the holiday visiting friends in Clinton. Miss Martha Baird spent the holidays visiting friends in Listowel. Mr. Norman Butcher visited friends in Clifford for the holiday. Mr. Frank Gillespie, of Chatham, was home for over the holiday. Miss Florence VanNorman was home from Windsor for the holidays. Mr. Little, of the Bank of Hamilton, spent the holidays in Hamilton. Mr. Ed. Smith. of Stratford, visited for a few days at his home here. Miss M. Eva Linklater is home from Drayton for the Easter vacation. Miss Taylor, of London, visited for over Sunday with Miss Ethel King. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Gregory, of London, spent the holiday in town. Mr. and Mrs. Reg. S. Williams spent the holidays with friends in London. Miss Jean Bowman, of Cobalt, visited for a few days with friends in town. Mr. J. W. MacEwen, of Toronto, was visiting in town for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Armstrong visited for a few days with friends in Goderich. Mr. A. Bishop, of the Dominion Bank, spent the holidays at his home in Belle- ville. Mr. Chester Louttit. of Detroit, spent the holiday visiting friends in town. Mr. Clarence Blackhall; of Acton, spent Easter holidays at his parental home. Mr. A. C. Riley, B. A., has returned to Toronto after spending a few days in I. SELL Farm and Town Properties Call and see my list and get my prices. I have some excellent values. Office in Town Hall. 'Phone 184 J. C. STEWART Real Estate AgentWINGHAM ONTARIO - My Best Advertisement is my Customers' Recommendation I;yestta n , i causes headache, weak, tired and relief eyes. Other things may give 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, 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. LODGE OF INSTRUCTION, PATRICT1C SOCIETY N9'IES The Women's Patriotic Society wishes to acknowledge with thanks the follow- ing donations:—Mrs. Jonathan Patter - son's S. S. Class, Methodist Church, six dozen bandages rolled; Mrs. A. Posliff, 10 yds. cotton rolled. A Chicago friend 10 yards cotton. Also donated to our treasury: Miss Ander- son, $5,00; Mrs. Morton's S. S. class, $2.00. A. supply of yarn is constantly on hand and may be had from Miss Fessant, convenor of yarn committee. As the demand for socks is still great, it is hoped that this part Of the work will be kept up in spite of the busy season. Any who prefer sewing, and our soldiers are in need of shirts, cut out material may be obtained from any of the following: Mrs. Wm. Gray, Mrs• Tamlyn, Mrs, Geddes, and Mrs. Tyndall. The hospitals are in need.of all kinds of supplies, old soft cotton for dressings, new cotton for bandages, wash cloths, pillows, pillow covers, etc. to be left with Mrs. W. H. Willis, Shuter street. The next regular meeting of the soci- ety will be held in the Council Chamber on Friday, May 5th, at 3.30 o'clock. The Lodge of Ipstruetion held in Wingham on Friday last, under the auspices of District Lodge, No. 9, of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows was a success in every way. Visiting Oddfellows to the number of about sixty were present from Blyth, Dun- gannon, Brussels and Wroxeter, as well as a good representation from Maitland Lodge of this town. The sessions were held in the afternoon and evening and were under the direction of Mr. Gavin Davidson, D. D. G. M., of Wroxeter. The initiatory degree was conferred in the afternoon by the degree team of Maitland Lodge of this town. The afternoon proceedings opened with a hearty address of wel- come to the visitors from Mayor McKibbon.. Before the evening session, shortly atter seven o'clock, the members formed in a procession, and headed by the Citizens' Band, marched up and down Josephine„ street and made an excellent showing. During the evening session, the first degree was conferred by Blyth degree team; the second by Brussels degree team and the third by Dungannon de- gree team. The work by the different teams was of the very best and was most highly appreciated by the mem- bers of the Order present. This year's Lodge of Instruction was so successful that it is likely that simlliar gatherings will be held in the district every year. The day's proceedings were brought to a close with a banquet held in the Council Chamber. Mr. W. A. Milner had provided an abundant supply of good things for the inher man, and after full justice had been done to this part of the program, Mr. Gavin David- son took charge as toast master. Toasts were respondedto as follows; The King, by Mr. McCrachen, of Brussels: The Grand Lodge, by Mr. Popplestone, of Blyth; The District Lodge, by Mr. Thos. Brown, of Wroxeter; The Visit- ors, by Mr. Wm. Bailie, of Dungannon; The Ladies, by Mr. R. J. Brooks, of Wingham, and Our Cpuntry, by Mr. John F. Groves, of Widgham.. Christie's Grocer PHONE 69. Store opens 7 a.m., Closes 7 P.m. PHONE 59. 7 a.m. , 7 p.m. BEEF STEAK SAUCE This sauce is specially pre- pared from the finest of Fruits Vegetables and Spices, and can be used with all kinds of Meat, Fish, etc. It is not a biting sauce,.but will appeal to the palates of all who use it. Per bottle 25c. All kinds of Flower and Veg- etable Seeds. Steele Briggs and Ferry's. _ Provision Specials Cooked Hams, Bologna, Bacon ..and Ham, Sausage. 'We sell only the • best , and most select qualities. A trial order solicited. town. Mrs. J. Walton McKibbon and family are visiting friends in Toronto this week. Mrs. R. Pocock and son, Ezra, were visiting for a few days with friends in Sarnia. Mr. and Mrs. Abner Coaens and Miss Mary Cosens visited for a few days in Toronto. Pte. Wilson Geddes, of Toronto, spent the holidays at his parental home in town. Mr. and. Mrs. Robt. Burgess and Miss Burgess were visiting in Toronto for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. D. Towle, of Stratford, were visiting in town for a few days. Mrs. T. L. Jobb spent a few days with her daughter, Mrs. J. C. Leckie, at Aylmer. Mr. and Mrs. Herb Shiell, of East Wawanosh, were visiting in Stratford for a few days. Mr. Will Currie, who has spent several years at Victoria, B. C., has returned home, Miss Maud Fryfogle, of Toronto, is spending her holidays at her parental home in town. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Smith, of Inger- soll, were visiting for a few days with friends in town. Mrs. Small was visiting for a few days with her daughter, Mrs. John Raby, in Forest. Miss Mary Currie, of Stratford Normal School, visited with her mother for the holiday. Mr, Itobt. Galbraith, of Guelph, visited for a few days with his brother, Mr. John Galbraith. Miss Lila Pearen, of Toronto, was visiting for a few days with her aunt, Miss Mina Bengough. Mrs. Alex. Davidson and daughter, of the Bluevale road, spent the holidays with friends in Toronto. J. Walton McKibben, of the Rexall Drug Store, is in Toronto this week attending the annual convention of the Rexall Druggists of Canada. Mr. E.. W. Linklater, assistant master at Niagara School, Toronto, is spending the Easter vacation at his parental home in Turnberry. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Olver attended the Humphrey — Walker wedding in Morris on Saturday and spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Moffatt, of Morrisbank. Mr. A. Isbister was visiting for a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Isbister and left on Wednesday for Wadena, Sask., where he wiil teach in a school for the summer months. Mr. and Mrs. John Aitcheson, of Sarnia; Mrs. J. E. Mutch and daughter, of Goderich; Lance Corp. L. Aitcheson, of London; Mrs. J. Aitcheson and son, of Blyth, and Mrs. G. Aitcheson, of Meaford, spent Easter with Mrs. E. Aitcheson. SUBSCRIBERS NOT KICKING. We find that aur subscribers are not adverse to paying $1.50 for a weekly newspaper that provides them with the local news. In all branches of business there have been increases. A few years ago a man could buy a suit of clothes fpr $15.00 to $18.00. Shoes could be bought for $2.00. Dozens of ether lines could be quoted, but the publio are as conversant with these as the writer. The goods purchased in former days gave good wear and satis- faction. The purchasing price of a dollar was greater then than it is to -day. Everything has advanced in price. Wages are highter, farm products bring more. In the face of all these increases the printer has stood up and accepted, the advance not only in the commodities of life, but in materials that enter into the production of his paper, and tried to make ends meet. You know what it means to try and make a short belt meet. Well that's what the printer has been doing. He sees failure ahead unless he increases the price of his paper. This he is going to do and he is optimistic enough to feel that his fellow towns- men and country friends will stand by him. We should all be happy and the one way to be happy is to try and make others happy. Locating in Wingham Dr. R. L. Stewart, who for some years practiced at Belgrave and who is well-known to many of our readers has opened an office over Mr. Zurbrigg's photo studio. The TIMES is pleased to welcome Dr. and Mrs. Stewart as resi- dents of Wingham. Dr. Stewart's professional card appears in another column of this issue. Easter at St. Paul's Church The Easter services were well attend- ed, and a large number of communicants were present at both celebrations. The alter and chancel were prettily decorated with Easter lilies and other flowers. The music was excellent. The anthem at the morning service was "King of Kings", and at the evening prayer the choir sang "Christ our Passover." A duet, "Best morning whose first dawning rays" was sung before the third hymn - The Rector preached in the morning from Rev. 1, 18, "I am He that liveth and was dead, and behold I am alive for evermore" and at the evening ser- vice from Rom, XVI, 10, "Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more." Mr. Dickson Appointed Mr. L. M. Dickson, of Exeter, has been appointed to succeed Judge Doyle as County Court Judge for Huron, with headquarters at Goderich. The appoint- ment was made by the Dominion Cab- inet at Ottawa on Monday. Leaving Wingham. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bone will leave town next week for Tillsonburg, where Mr. Bone has purchased a grocery business. Mr. Bone has for a number of years been one of our best citizens, and served for some years in the Town Council, giving the town good service. While sorry to see Mr. and Mrs. Bone leave Wingham, many friends will join with us in wishing then every success in their new home. Bandmaster Leaving. Mr. G. A. Shatte has severed his connection with the Citizens' Band, having accepted a position with the 108th Battalion Band at Berlin, as cornet soloist. The boys are sorry to lose Mr. Shatte, who, during his six months efficient leadership of the band here, has proved himself master of the cornet, a good instructor, as well as a gentleman both in and out of the band. Their best wishes go with him for his future success. Canadian Pensioners. A report just issued of the pensions granted to members of the, Canadian Expeditionary Forces and dependents since the beginning of the war to Feb. 16th, 1916, shows 586 widows, sisters or widowed mothers and 863 children in receipt of pensions aggregating $267,- 835, and 1,053 officers, N. C. O.'s and men in receipt of pensions aggregating $154,617.75. The total number of cases considered by the Pensions and Claims Board are 2,086; total number recom- mended, 1,961; number rejected, 125; total disabilities, 1,259; deaths, 702; total number of disabled pensioners, 1,259; total number of beneficiary pen- sioners, 1,747. If all the recom- mendations of the 'board are approved, the grand total of European war pen- sioners to March 1st will be 3,006. Of the 702 deaths, 541 were from wounds, 31 from accidents and 130 from diseases. Mrs. Colin A. Campbell, of Toronto, was visiting for a few days last week. with old friends in town. Mr. A. E. Bradwin, of the Post, Sarnia, visited with bis mother, Mrs. J. E. Bradwin, on Monday. Mrs. Roland Beattie, of Alliston, was visiting for' a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. McKenzie. Humphrey—Walker Wedding A very pretty wedding was solemn- ized at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. S. Walker, 6th con. of Morris, at noon on Saturday, April 22nd, when their only daughter, Miss Minnie, was united in marriage to Mr. H. L. Humphrey, of Victoria College, Toronto. Rev. Geo. Jewitt, of Blyth, uncle of the bride, assisted by Rev. D. Wren, M. A., of Brussels, performed the ceremony. The bride, who looked charming in alice blue silk and georgette crepe trimmed with real lace, entered the drawing room leaning on the arm of her father while Miss•Ena Jewitt, cousin of the bride, played the wedding march. During the signing of the register, Miss Beatrice Whitfield very acceptably sang„ Constancy". After a well pre- pared menu was enjoyed, the usual toasts were given and responded to by the bridegroom. The bride's travelling suite was navy blue with hat to ~match. The presents were numerous and costly. The near relatives and a number of intimate friends saw them leave the old home wishing them a long, happy and joyful life. Mr..and Mrs. Humph- rey will reside in London for a time where the bridegroom is in training for an officer in the infantry. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. George Olver of Wingham; Mrs. W. W. Logan and Miss Ella Logan, of Parkhill. sy shoes Mat are made in. Canada orratriotisnv Invactus shoes! r ewes 1 W. C. T. U. Meeting The special meeting of the W. C. T. U. which was announced for the 27th inst., will be held on the 28th inst. at the hour of 3 o'clock p. m. in the Coun- cil Chamber. Refreshments will be served and a very interesting program will be given All the ladies are very cordially invited to be present. Come and help on a good cause. Progressive Euchre The Ladies' Auxiliary to the Wing - ham General Hospital will hold a pro- gressive euchre party in the Armouries on Friday evening of this week. Tho ladies are putting forth every effort to have a successful evening. The pro- ceeds will be used in the good work being done by the ladies in connection with the Wingham General Hospital. Parties who have not yet procured tickets can get same at the Armouries on Friday evening. Every person will be made welcome. ° Dominion Day Celebration. The usual Dominion Day celebration will be held in Wingham this year and every effort will be put forth to make this year's celebration the best ever held in Wingham. At a recent meeting the Celebration Association was re- organized with the following officers:— Hon. Pres„ L. Kennedy; President, L. F. Binkley; Vice -Pres., P. Deans; Manager, R. A. Currie; Treasurer, W. H. Gurney; Secretary, W. H. Willis; Managing Committee, J. F. Groves, W. A. Currie, Robt. J. Brooks and A. G. Smith. Arrested in Toronto. Edward Pattey, who escaped from Provincial Constable Phippen on the 23rd of June last, -was arrested in the Ward at Toronto on Monday last by Detectives Archibald and Nursey. Pettey had been committed to Goderich for trial last June and while in charge of Constable Phippen made gond his escape. He was followed for some days and then the authorities lost all trade of him. Pattey has spent the ten months in various parts of Ontario and had been in Toronto for only a few days. Constable Phippen left on Tues- day for Toronto and took his prisoner to Goderich on Tuesday evening. Con- stable Phippen has been keeping in as close touch with the prisoner . as pos- sible and done all in his power to see that he was again placed in custody. Spring freshets have rendered parts of the lake shore road, well-nigh im- passible, and complaints are numerous from gardeners compelled to use this highway. The Good -year Tire and Rubber Co. Will erect a $200,000 factory on Ninth street and Lake Shore 'road, New To- ionto. The site was purchased recently from F. 0. Murchison, and av large gang of men are already at work on the ground. Ford Company's Output Record Wednesday, March 29th, the Canad- ian Ford Company shipped 98 more cars than have ever before been. sent out from the plant on any single day in the history of the company. The total num- ber of cars shipped on that date amount- ed to 312, as against 214, which was the ' d. This fi are best previous day s recoi BIG SHOE SALE 11 FOR MEN �fl Read our Ad. on last page. W H. WILLiS g also included the breaking of another Ford record—that of shipping to dealers outside Canada. Of these 312 cars,' 120 were for overseas shipment, ,Which is the largest day's shipment the company has ever made to overseas destination. The Canadian Ford Company has greater potentialities as a prosperity producer for Canada than if its output were limited to the Dominion alone. All Ford dealers in South Africa, Aus- tralia, India, New Zealand and all the Empire outside of the British Isles themselves, are supplied from the Can- adian ford plant at Nord, Ont. It seems hardly believable that a few years ago this mammoth industry con- sisted of a small shop deriving its power from the hind wheel of a Model "C" car, and that its total yearly output was less than' what it now ships in one day. Yet it isa fact that just ten years ago the year's production of this plant was less than one third the number of cars shipped on March 29th. W. J. GREER THE SHOE MAN Field Crop Competition. Farmers in the neighborhood of Wingham should keep in mind the standing field crop competition which is to be held under the auspices of the Turnberry Agricultural Society and make their entries as early as possible. The grain to be used in the competition is white oats. This is one of the best features of any agricultural society and farmers who enter the competition re- ceive practical benefit which is of much use to them. It will pay any farmer to enter the competition. Entries may be made and hill information obtained from the Secretary, A. G. Smith, at the ADVANCE office. Life Insurance 1 War Auxiliary Meeting All the officers of the 161st Huron Battalion were present in a meeting at Clinton on Friday, when battalion committees were organized and pians made for mobilization. The, gathering enabled the annual meeting of the old 33rd Regiment. The Huron County War Auxiliary also met, with the offi- cers of the 161st, and plans were dis- cussed for the completion of the unit, which is about 250 men short of full strength. It is fully expected that the number required will be recruited be- fore the battalion leaves for camp in London. Capt. C. G. VanStone was appointed special recruiting officer, and ho will be assisted by the war auxiliary. Death of Mrs. Homuth It is with deep regret that we this week chronicle the death of Mary Kate Hardie, wife of Mr. Wm. C. Homuth, of Turnberry, who passed away on Wednesday evening of last week, in her 89th year. The deceased lady was a daughter of the late John Hardie and had resided in Culross and Turnberry all her life and was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends. She had been ill for only a short time with measles and pneumonia and in her illness a child was born, the infant passing away on the day of the mother's funeral. Mrs. Homuth is survived by her husband and two children as well as her aged mother, four brothers and three sisters. The bereaved will have the sympathy of a large circle of friends. The funeral on Friday afternoon to the Wingham cemetery was largly attend- ed, showing the high esteem in which the deceased lady was held in the communtiy. Fire Insurance Auto Insurance Accident Insurance Live Stock Insurance Plate (Gass Insurance Rents collected Houses to rent Real Estate bcught and sold Canadian Northern R R agents Two good Pumps with logs for sale, cheap. RITCRIL & CORNS REAL EaTATE, INSURANCE and Ticker Agents WINGHAM, ONTARIO. We Take the Risk We ::now you will be delighted with the O -Cedar Polish Mop. 'vVe know you will welcome the relief it brings. We know you will appreciate the hard work it save;. We know you w be pleased with the way, it du ts, cleans and polishes --all at the same time. That i:iv'1.171\VC& y:— Try • O-Ccdar Polish Mopfor 2 days at our ri k. If it i:; not satisfac- tory, we di not want you to keep it. The r , cry- N, , returned without * -tion Itiarot v a'iinore, than we ..aa Von to b.: ... . s” e. Prices 75c, $1.00, $1.25 and $1.50 O -Cedar Polish 25c and 50c RAE & THOMPSON 'Phone 7 Canada's enlistments flat the out• break of the war to the l.irl' of this month have been 309,610. Of these 134,838 wtle in 'England and Fra"'ce at the end of March, and more than 10,000 have gone overseas since.