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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1916-05-04, Page 1THE WINCHAM TIMES. — — $1 A YEAR IN ADVANCE VOL. XIV. -NO. 2306 WINGHAM, ONTARIO THURSDAY ,MA; 4, 1916 2e Stores .' C NAUP:S FAVUf.RITL. DRUG STORES to Spring' is Here With this delightful season comes the out door games. Encourage the youth in sports and help them grow up to be vigorous and strong. We carry a full line of "Spalding's Sporting Goods" Baseball Foot ball . Lacrosse Tennis • Such as Baseball Bats, Gloves etc Footballs, all kinds, Lacrosse Sticks, Balls etc Tennis Racquets. Balls etc 1 W. McKIBBON, Phm,, B. DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN Town Agent for C. P. R. 'Phone 53 :I WE ARE HERE TO SERVE 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. G. STEWART Real Estate Agent WINOHAM - ONTARIO My Best Advertisement is my Customers' Recommendation 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, 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. COUNCIL MEETING Wingham Council Asked to Assist Recruiting by a Liberal Grant 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 meeting were read and' approved. A communication was read from Lieut. -Col. Combe, officer commanding the 161st Huron Battalion, asking for the co-operation of members of the Council in the special recruiting cam. paign Members of Council agreed to give every assistance possible. There was also a communication from W. Brydone, of Clinton, President of the Huron County War Auxiliary, along same lines as Lieut. -Col. Combe's com- munication and also pointing out that funds would be required for purchasing certain equipment for the Battalion. Members of Council were of the opinion that further grants for this purpose should come from the County Council, and in this way more equally divide the expenditure among the rural as well as urban municipalities. A request for a grant to the Prisoners of War Fund was left over until a future meeting. Mayor McKibben reported that the Ladies' Patriotic Society would be pleased if the balance ' of grant due their So^iety were paid over and in this way do away with a lot of unnecessary work imposed on the officers of the Society and the Town Treasurer. On motion of Couns. Binkley and Gurney, it was ordered that the balance of the grant made the Ladies' Patriotic Society in 1915 be paid over to the Treasurer of said Society. A petition was read from, A. F. Homuth and others asking for a con- crete sidewalk, four feet wide, on Albert and Water streets. On motion of Coun. Tipling and Reeve Mitchell, the Mayor was author- ized to sign the petition for sidewalk on Albert and Water streets. A petition was read asking that a sewer be put in, on Diagonal road in front of the properties of Thos. Scott and J. H. Stephenson. On motion of Couns. Isbister and Patterson, the petitions were referred to the Street, Sewer and Sidewalk Committee with power to proceed with the work if petitions are properly signed. A petition was presented from C. E. Lepard and others, asking for a four inch water main on Josephine street from Victoria to Scott street. IMMINIONIMMIMMIE Christie's Grocer PHONE 59. Store opens 7 a.m. Closes 7p.m. Honey A new shipment of choice Honey has just arrived. It is put up in glass tumblers and is strictly pure. The prices are 10c, 15c, 20c, 25c and 30c. COLA ONYL CAKE This cake is a regular treat. It is a tit -bit and after eating it you will ask for more. Lemon, Snow, Nut and Caramel. BERMALINE BREAD Try this bread. It is speci- ally prepared for those who have to consider Easy Di- gestion. TAILING ADVANTAGE One of our subscribers cache in the other day and handedus $2. This paid hien in advance a little over a year. IIe told us that hewasgoingto take the advantage offered to save fifty cents by paying in advance. He told us, if alive, and if we were alive, the next time he paid us for our paper it would be $1,50. He also told us that he could not be without the paper even if it cost $2.00. He did not have as much time as he would' like, owing to the scarcity of labor, and that he looked to the little home weekly to keep him posted on what was going on around home. This was encouraging and 'xnade us feel that our efforts were being appreciated and that our mission was to run a better local neWspaper'than before. Help us to do this by sending in any news you have, We will appre ciate it. Re -opening of Hall The interior of the Wingham L. 0. L. has been thoroughly overhauled and repaired and will be re -opened on Fri- day of this weak with the regular meeting of the Lodge when a program will be given and refreshments served at the close of the meeting. All mem- bers of the Order willbe made welcome at this meeting. Heavy Rainfall in April The official weather report for April shows a total rainfall of 2.56 inches, with a snowfall of one inch. The high- est temperatures during the month was 73, on the 20th, with the lowest temper- ature 21, on the 20th. In April, 1915, there was a rainfall of . only 0.54. The highest temperature then was 87, on the 26th, with the lowest, 21, on the 4th. Moved by Couns. Binkley and Gurney, that a hydrant be placed at the corner of Josephine and Scott streets on the proposed water main extension.— Carried. Moved by Coun. Isbister and Reeve Mitchell, that the petition from C. E. Lepard and others for water main be referredto the Electric Light and Waterworks Committee to proceed with the work if petition is properly signed. — Carried. Coun, Isbister reported that the Property Committee had examined the fire appliances in the fire hall and had found everything in good order and everything being properly taken care of. The Committee had not yet looked into the matter of improvements at the cemetery. The Finance. Committee recommended the payment of a number of accounts and the report was adopted on motion of Couns. Patterson and Gurney. The Street, Sewer and Sidewalk Com- mittee reported that they had decided to allow sanitary refuse to be dumped on gravel pit lot. Wooden rubbish to be destroyed on owners property. Vegetable and other rubbish to be taken to dump ground. The report was adopted on motion of Couns. Tipling and Isbister. Reeve Mitchell wished to know if the Medical Officer of Health could over -ride a town by-law in issuing a permit to a junk dealer. The Council took no action in the matter. Six motions, amendments or amend- ments to the amendment were necessary to name the Court of Revision. Finally a resolution by Couns. Binkley and Patterson named Mayor MdKibbon, Reeve Mitchell and Couns. Tipling, Gurney and Ichister as the Court of Revision for this year. Death of Mrs. Leach. Word was received on Monday of the death in Detroit of Rose Fitzpatrick, wife of Mr. Chas. Leach. Mrs. Leach had been residing in Detroit for up- wards of twenty years. She spent her early days on the old homestead in East Wawanosh and will be remembered by many old friends. Messrs. Geo. and Albert Fitzpatrick left on Tuesday morning for Detroit to attend the funeral of their sister. A Good Suggestion. Since the Department of Education and the Board governing the matric- ulation examinations have decided to give certificates to all high School and Collegiate pupils who enlist in Overseas Units without trying the regular examinations, it has been 'suggested that a Students' Platoon be formed in the 161st Overseas Battalion. In fact, if all the Collegiate and High School pupils in the County of Huron were to join, that is, those of military age, at least two platoons could be formed. This is a suggestion that should appeal to all students, as they would then be serving with their chums and school- mates, and their environment would not be unlike that of ordinary school life. This is a suggestion that should be taken up and developed by both the students and the military authorities. 1" Mrs. James E. Gillard Of Montreal is said to have heard her husband, Private Gillard, call her distincly three times the night on which he died of gunshot wounds in France, HURON'S BATTALION A Fifteen Day Campaign to Enlist 250 Um to Rill Ranks of 161st A special effort is being put forth to bring the 16lat Huron Battalion up to full strength before the 15th of May, the date on which it is expected the Battalion will go into training camp at London. Capt. VanStone has been selected as special recruiting officer and has opened an office in the Clinton reeruitingrooms, where a staff of clerks and typewriters are now engageditt sending out circular letters. The campaign started on Mon- day of this week and will continue until mobilization takes place, which is ex- pected will be abodt the middle of May. An appeal is being made to all the municipal councils of the county, asking for financial aid in, order that the bat- talion may have its full strength and be fully equipped. In order that Wingham may do its duty in this campaign, a meeting of citizens was held in the Council Chamber on Saturday last when a local War Auxiliary was formed with the follow- ing officers: — President, John F. Groves; Vice President, W. F. Van - Stone; Secretary, H. B. Elliott; Treas- urer, R. Vanstone; Executive Commit- tee, Abner Cosens, A. H. Musgrove, W. J. Greer, Rev. J. W. Hibbert. Rev. D, Perrie; Commitee to arrange for public meetings, A. G. Smith, W. H. Gurney, L. F, Binkley; Vehicle Com- mittee, A. Tipling, Wm. Isbister, Major Sinclair, Geo Spotton. Another meeting was held on Monday afternoon which was attended by Col. Combe and Capt. VanStone, of Clinton. The plan of campaign was outlined and the people of Wingham and district will no doubt do their duty in this eampaign. Personal appeal for recruits will be made during the next fourteen days and should -meet a response from every eligible man who can enlist. Some, it is understood, excuse themselves on the ground. that if they do enlist they may never be needed in actual war- fare, but this argument can be eas- ily seen to be wrong. There may be some who will never get to the front, but how is victory to be accomplish- ed unless the Allies have men enough in reserve to make it certain that when the tide of victory turns their way, it can be followed up to final success. Nothing is probably gained by speaking harshly of those who do not enlist, but surely it is not fair that others should have already en- gaged in the strife and some have fallen, others are in it now, and some of them are falling,: while others yet stand back as if it were no concern of theirs. No man who is eligible for service and does not enlist can make the same claim to patriotism as those who expose themselves to danger and death to secure our liber- ties. This war is as much for Can- ada as it is for Britain. The Late David Hastings Another of the few remaining pioneers of this section was called away on Thursday last in the person of David Hastings, of Turnberry. The deceased was born 1834 at Coricdow, near the town of Moniaive, in, Scotland, and came to this county in the spring of 1857, accompanied by his 'brother, Thomas Hastings, who passed away some twenty-four years ago. Eight years after coming to Canada he married Eliza Taylor and then settled on' lot 10, concession 9,Turnberry, where he continued to reside up to the time of his death. The subject of this sketch was of an extremely quiet dis- position and bore h,V affliction with christian fortitude}nd patience and was never known if murmur or com- plain. He was a man of many sterling quantities and was beloved and respected by all who knew him. Of late years he rarely left his home except to visit members of his family and he will be the more missed in the family circle, The eldest brother of deceased, William Hastings, is still living in Scotland and age. is upwards of 90 years o f g . Mrs. Hastings survives her husband. A family of six sons and three daughters were born, viz: —William, (deceased); Mrs. R. J. Ranh, Wroxeter, Eliza, (deceased); David E., Seattle, Wash.; Thomas died in infancy; James J., Ilwaco, Wash; John W., London; Mrs. George Coulter, Morris and R. A. at home. The funeral on Saturday after- noon to Wingham cemetery was largely attended and the services at the house and grave were conducted by the de- ceased's pastor, Rev. Crawford Tate of Blueva&1, Pride in the county to which he be- longs should be an additional incentive to every man who has not yet enlisted to do so. We expect that Huron's Own wili give a good account of themselves, if they reach the front, as there is every probability of their doing. When they return from victory they are sure to receive praise, but those who do not go cannot expect to share in that any more than in the triumph, and they will then probably regret that they cannot. HURON'S BATTALION, THE 161st. Surely the phrase should stir within the breast of every man a feeling of pride and of patriotism in the knowledge that in the day of an Empire's stress our County has had the glorious privi- lege of forming her own Battalion. A Battalion composed of the sons and the grandsons of those sturdy old pioneers, who in years gone by, settled within the borders of the County and by the sweat of their brows carved out the broad acres and laid the foundation for the unexampled prosperity of Huron. To the sons of these men—to the sons and granssons who have not listened to the command of King and County—I make this appeal. The Huron Battalion has been ordered to mobilize about May 15th and the needed 250 men to complete the es- tablishment of the Battalion must be enlisted by the time of mobilization. This is a direct command of your King and a command which must be hearken- ed to by every man in the County. If of military age and physical fitness, your duty is plainly to enlist. If over 45 years of years of age, your duty can be done by urging and insisting that the younger men do their "bit". If under 45 years of age and not physically fit, you can, at least, wear the button - ribbon which will be supplied you by the Medical Examiner of your local Detachment, after he has examined you and given you a certificate of military unfitness. This is the last call for men to come forward, of their own free will, and to save the County from the stigma of reproach in that "she did not do her duty.' Kitchener says "the last man and the last shell will win the victory." May - hap your individual enlistment will be the means of the Allies inevitable triumph. Put aside all petty jealousies and considering only an Empire's need and a County s welfare come forward and take the place reserved for the men who in the days to come will prove worthy of a County's pride and of a County's honour. The twelfth hour is striking. The time for your decision has arrived. The answer must be Aye or Nay. Will it be "Ready, Aye Ready!" in the 161st? H. B. Combe, Lieut. -Col. Mail Order Scheme Any "home merchant" who isn't awake, and fails to tell the people about his wares, should read this startling statement made by the manager of a big Toronto mail ord- er house recently! "We have a bureau whose duty it is to read the country newspapers. There is not a paper of any consequence in our ter- ritory we do not get. The bureau looks over these papers and when we find a town where the merchants do not ad- vertise in the local papers, or where the advertisers do not change their advertisements regularly, we immedi- ately flood that section with our literature. It always brings results far in excess of the same effort put forth in territory where the local merchants use their local papers." Changes in Bank Staff. Several Changes have been made in the staff of the local branch of the Bank of Hamilton. Mr. A. H. V. Little, who has been teller, has gone to Toronto where he will enlist and his place is taken by Mr. E. A. Bannister, of Southampton. Mr. 'Alex. McRae has been transferred to Burlington and Mr. Robt. Armstrong, of Teeswater, takes the position of junior. Successful Euchre Party The progressive euchre party held in the Armouries on Friday evening last under the auspices of the Ladies Aux- iliary to the Wingham General Hospi- tal was successful in every way, and was largely attended. The proceeds amounted to a sum of $60, which will be used in purchasing furnishings for the hospital. The ladies wish to thank all those who in any way assisted in making the evening's entertainment a success. The Late Mrs. W eir. Death came suddenly on Sunday last to Mrs. James Weir at her home on Patrick street. Mrs. Weir was in her 76th year and had been in poor health for some weeks but was thought to be gaining in strength and was able to leave her bed for a short time each day for some days prior to her death. The deceased lady's maiden name was Mary Sproat Manson and was a native of Scotland and her family moved to Howick in her early life and it was here she was married to her partner in life, Mr. James Weir, who passed away on the 27th of. August, 1913. Mrs. Weir was a true lover of Scotland and with her husband had visited the Old Land. She spent many years on the old homestead in Turnberry and some thirteen years ago moved to Wingham and she was most highly es- teemed by a large circle of friends. She had all her life been a member of the Presbyterian Church and since moving to Wingham in ham had been a member of St. Andrew's Church and as long as her health permitted she was regular in attendance at public worship. Mrs. Weir is survived by four sons and one daughter, viz: --David, living in Scot- land; William, of Howick; Thomas, of Turnberry; John and Miss Mary, at home. One son, James Weir, died in Turnberry, last February. and his death was keenly felt by his mother. The funeral was held on Tuesday after- noon to Wingham Cemetery and the services at the house and grave were conducted by Rev. D. Perrle. PATRIOTIC SOC'Y NOTES Canadians in United States Make Donations to This Society One pleasing feature of the war situation is the interest taken by Canadians, non-resident in the United States, who have not forgotten the land of their birth. In this connection we are pleased to acknowledge a donation of $5.00 from Jas. E. Hether- ington, Valley Springs, S. Dakota, a former resident of this locality. We also desire to acknowledge with thanks the following donations:—Mrs. Wilfrid Reid, $2.00; Mr. Jno. R. Salter, 46 yards cotton,. Three little boys, Joe King, Edwin King, and Art Stapleton, of S. S. No. 3, Culross, who sold post cards and purchased 15 yards of cotton. Those willing to knit or sew will be supplied with yarn by Miss Fessant, or with cut out shirts by anyone of the Committee:—Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Tyndall, Mrs. Geddes, or Mrs. Jno. Wilson, All donations for hospital supplies should be sent to Mrs. W. H. Willis. It is,expected that before the next meeting of the Society, Friday, May 5th. the canvassers appointed will have completed their work, and that every citizen of Wingham will have contributed something, howeyer small, to aid in the great work of providing flannel and yarn for the furnishing of shirts and socks to our boys in the trenches. Just Wright and, Derby Shoes For Men 'Bead our Ad. on last page. W. H. WILLIS RECRUITING MEETINGS Meetings will be held in the following places: — Bluevale, Thursday, May 4th. Belgrave, Thursday, May 4th. St. Helens, Thursday, May 4th. Fordyce, Tuesday, May 9th. Belmore, Tuesday, May 9th. Glenannan, Tuesday, May 9th. Two of the following speakers will be present to address these meetings:— Rev. J. W. Hibbert, Geo. Spotton, Dr. Redmond, Rev. E. G. Dymond, A. H. Musgrove, M. L. A., Rev. D. Perrie, and John F. Groves, of Wingham, also John Joynt of Lucknow. Meetings commence at 8 o'clock p. m. Huron's Own Battalion needs 250 men by May 15th. An organization meeting at the close of public meeting. Wingham Boys in England About two weeks ago there was a re -union of Wingham old boys at Bromshott Camp in England. Privates Leonard Brock, Harry Hinscliffe, Will Hinscliffe and H. Brown of the 71st Battalion; Pte. Harry Coultes and Pte. Ernest Greer of the 46th Battery were in the party and needless to say the meeting was a happy one. Pte. Ern- est Greer has since been transferred to Witley Camp in England. Killed in Action During the past week Pte. Wm. Stanley Lane, a nephew of Mr. R. A. Hutchison of this town was killed at the front. A brother of Mr. Harold Park- er of this town was also killed. A Huron boy, Pte. Harry Carey, of Goderich was killed. Capt. T. L. Blatchford, who enlisted at Browns- ville was killed in action on April 27th. Capt. Blatchford was a brotlher of Mr. C. V. Blatchford, editor of the Listowel Banner. Ontario Amusement Tax The Provincisl Treasurer's amuse- ment tax will come into effect on May 15, and it was stated Friday that the tpriff will be fixed by May 10. Though official information is not yet available, it is regarded as likely from the information which Hon. Mr. Mc- Garry is obtaining on the subject that the tax will be a graded one right from the commencement, which will mean more revenue than a flat tax of one cent for the first month or two and a rise afterwards. `Invictus" Style is correct and reflects the prevailing tastes of the most fastidious dressers in the Fashion Centras of the World. You will make no mistake in selecting a pair of "INVICTUS" SHOES. W. J. Greer THE SHOE MAN Life Insuranc. Fire Insurance Auto Insurance Accident Insurance Live Stock Insurance Plate Glass Insurance Rents collected Hooses to rent Real Estate bought and sold Canadian Northern R R agents Two good Pumps with logs for sale, cheap. RITCIIIt & COSENS REAL ESTATE, INSURANCE and Ticket Agents WI4GHAMK, ONTARIO. Died at Meaford Word was received here on Monday of the death in Meaford of Winnie Manuel, the twelve year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Manuel, former- ly of Wingham. The child had been ill for some time with spinal menigitis. Mrs. Manuel was a daughter of Mr. W. H. .Haines of this town and Mr. Haines, accompanied by Mrs. W. J. Haines of this town, and Mrs. Gillies Haines of Dungannon, left on Tuesday morning to attend the funeral. The bereaved parents will have the sympathy of many old friends here in their affliction. CALL AND SEE OUR OIL STOVES SCREEN DOORS LAWN MOWERS REFRIGERATORS i ii7 WINDOW SCREEN Prices to suit every person RAE&THOMPSON Lehigh Valley Coal Saris Co. Coal