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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1916-05-11, Page 1r�. 4t THE WINGHAM TIMES. VOL, d49.—X0. HN Leaders in Stationery For the Up -to -Date Extra Special (10 days only) To introduce our special new lines we are offering you a 50c box of Stationery: "Tangara Fabric" (Tinted Borders) For 39c. And our telg standard 50c. box of Stationery, (48 sheets 48 envelopes): "Cascade Linen" For 35c. 1 W. MEN, Phm., 8, DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN Town Agent for C. P. R. 'Phone 53 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 Agent ONTARIO WINGHAM My Rest 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 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 Grocery PRONE 59. Store opens 7 a.m. Closes 7 p.m. CHIPPED BEEF (In, glass) This brand of Chipped Beef is good. Being packed hi glass jars it is perfectly sani- tary. It is the very thing for lunches or afternoon teas. Per glass jar 20e. Roast Beef, per tin, , ..15c Corned Beef, per tin, . 15c Hain, Tongue and Veal, per tin . , . 13c Assorted Potted Meats, per tin . . . 5c Pei Nut Butter 2Oc. a pound ' Pea Nut Butter is a Pure Nut Food. Makes dainty sandwiches or can be used at arty time as butter. Just .try it. ..riormosiimairourNoimairmosairmimmir.i. PERSONALS Dr. J. P. Kennedy was in Toronto for two or three days last week. Mr. J, J. Cunningham is away on a business trip to the West, Mrs. R. Herdsman, of Hamilton, is visiting with old friends in town. Mr. John Joy ot, of Lucknow, pro- prietor of the Wingham Advance, was in town on Monday. Dr. G. H. Ross was in Toionto this week attending the annual meeting of Ontario Dental Society. Misses Gretta and Irlma Kennedy have returned home from Toronto University for the summer holidays. Mr. Robt, G. Elliott, of Drayton, and Miss Ethel Clarke, of Fergus are taking a course in Wingham Business College. Misses Bertha Chandler and Martha Baird spent the week -end with the former's sister, Mrs. Charles Aitken, of Glenannan. Mrs. Malcolm Graham and two child- ren, of Uxbridge, are visiting, at the home of Mr. R. A. Graham. Mr. Graham was also here for over Sunday. —Pte, Will Hinscliffe has been. transferred to the Goderich company and left here for the county town on Monday. He ',has joined the 161st Huron Battalion Bugle Band. MINOR LOCALS —The Court of Revision for the Town of Wingham will be held on Friday evening, May 26th. —The price of marriage licenses in Ontario will increase from $2 to $5 on and after May 14th. —The contract for the water main extension on Josephine street from Victoria to Scott street, has been awarded to Mr. T. J. McLean. —The machinery to be used in drilling the new salt well arrived from Petrolia this week and the work of drilling will be started at once, —Mr. Hilliard, of Harriston has moved his stock of goods to Wingham this week and will open the Wingham Bazaar on Saturday of this week. See advt. in another column of this issue. —The Wingham bowling club has been re -organized with the following officers: Hon. President, A. E. Smith; President, Fred Hardie; Vice President! Amos Tipling; Sec. Treas, A. M. Scully. —Telephone service suffered some- what as a result of Monday morning's violent electrical storm. The heavy downpour of rain again upset the plans of the farmers who are anxious to complete the seeding. —Illustrated lecture to be given in St. Andrew's Church, Thursday evening, May 18th, entitled "India, its Wonders and Customs," under auspices of Women's Missionary Society. Ad- mission fee 10c and 15c, —The tax on amusements will in- sure a revenue to the Ontario Govern- ment of more than half a million dollars a year, or a greater sum than that hitherto received from the liquor licenses of the province. —Provincial Constable Phippen has not been enjoying good health for some time and it is likely that he will be granted four months holidays, Mr. Phippen will spend his holidays in an endeavour to regain his health. —The regular monthly meeting of the W. C. T. U. will be held at the home of Mrs It. Dinsley on Thursday May the 11 at the hour of three o'clock. A ful attendence is requested as there is some important business to be transacted. • —A very successful entertainment wss held in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church on Monday evening under the auspices of the Young Ladies' Circle. There was an excellent program and refreshments were served. All present enjoyed the social evening. —Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Blackhall, of Wingham, Ont., announce the engage. ment of their eldest daughter, Iva Jean, to Mr. Arthur C. Riley, B. A., of Torohto, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Riley, London, England, the marriage to take place quietly the third week in May. wING� ONTANIO, T T SDA � ' 11, I91G x A YEA IN �DV�NCN CHURCH NOTES BA,PTIS7' CHURCH Mr. H. Sanders, who is in town in the interests of the British and Foreign Bible Society, will preach at both ser- vices in the Baptist Church next Sunday. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. 'The voting on the five new Elders for St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church was completed last Sabbath and at a meet- ing of the Session on Monday evening the ballots were counted and it was shown that the five gentlemen nomin- ated for the position by the Session had been endorsed by the congregation, The new Elders are Jahn Anderson, Jas. Hamilton, John E. Homuth, L, Kennedy and H. B. Elliott. Mr. L, Fyfe, who has been an Elder for a number of years tendered his resigns. tion and same was accepted by the Session at the meeting on Monday evening. METHOAIST CHURCH. Regular services will be held in the Methodist Church next Lord's Day at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Anniversary of Mother's Day will be celebrated. The morning subject "A Tribute to Father" Evening service "What a Woman Can Do." Pastor Rev. J. W. Hibbert will preach at both services. Let all who attend the services wear a flower In tribute to Mother. You will be made welcome. Remember the Sunday School Anni- versary services on May 21st. Mr. H. C. Hocken, ex -Mayor of Toronto, and Worshipful Grand Master of the Orange Association of Western Ontario, will preach at both services, and address the Sunday School in the afternoon. PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD. The regular monthly meeting of the Public School Board was held on Tues- day evening. The Inspector, Dr. J. M. Field, of Goderich, was present and there was 'a general discussion on matters pertaining to the welfare of the school. The Principal, Mr. A. L. Posliff, having enlisted for overseas service with the ,161st Huron Battalion, the following resolution was carried unanimously: -- "That having heard that our Prin- cipal, Mr. A, L. Posliff, has volunteered his services to fight for King and country, that we do grant him leave of absence until his return from the front, and that we as a School Board, ,desire to place on record our appreciation of the loyal and patriotic spirit displayed by Mr. Fosliff in his enlistment. TO THE YOUNG MEN OF HURON Headquarters, Huron Battalion, Clinton, Ont., May 8th, 1916. To the Editor of the Wingham Times Dear Sir:—There are 13 Battalions recruiting within the Military District. Only two are junior to the 161st. Of the 13 battalions two—the Bruce and Middlesex—are at full strength while the remaining eleven have about the same number of enlistments, 800 to 900. It therefore follows that some one or two of these eleven is to be broken up and the men placed in the ranks of other battalions in order that they may be completed. You will be . personally responsible if this humiliation befalls the Hurons; if your friends and your neighbours, 1 who have enlisted to protect you and yours, are to have their County Badge torn off and the insigne of another and more patriotic and conscientious County placed upon their caps and shoulders: to have this Battalion lose its identity and to have it published broadest througout the Dominion that Huron, of all the Counties, was the only one that did not have a unit to represent her in this grave crisis. Can you earnestly and truly assume this grave responsibility? Will you not offer yourself and help avert this the greetest tragedy in your County's history? We appeal to you, yoeig man of Huron. Old Lancl 1Vtark Removed Laseweek Mr. Theop Finnan removed what remained of one of the old land marks of this district, when he tore down the log house which was built by the late Edward Farley, the first settler in this section. Mr. Farley catne here in the spring of 1858 and settled neat what afterwards became Lower Wingham. He chopped down the first trees and made the first clearing and the log house which was torn down last week was built during the summer of 2858. Mr. Farley was an interesting character and many a good stogy is still told of his many prankes. Sincerely, 161st Huron Battalion. The body of Pte. Frederick Jahn Irvine, 111th Battalion, missing from the barracks at Galt since April 18, was found floating in the Grand River by two comrades. The latest to enlist as a private with the company of the 161st Huron Battalion is F. R. Willoughby, Mana- ger of the Seaforth News, a prominent worker in the Methodist Chute), He was married to an Ingersoll lady two years ago. His parents live in; Battle Creek, Michigan. SPECIAL RECRUITING CAMPAIGN, + PATRIOTIC SOCIETY NOTES The special recruiting earnpaign of the 161st Battalion is now in full Swing in all parts of the county and everywhere the campaign is going along very suc- cessfully. Nearly all of the ofiieers of the Battalion are out in the rural dis- tricts accompanied by a number of men and are making a systematic canvass of all available men. The series of meetings held in the rural districts have been partially suc- cessful. The best meeting, as far as the securing of recruits is concerned, was the one held at Jamestown on Fri- day evening last, when seyen men were secured. The local war auxiliary is arranging for a personal canvass among the eligible men in Wingham. This town has done very well since the campaign was started. Seven new recruits have. been secured in Wingham since our last issue. Those signing up here are D. E. Hastings, W, L. Jones, A. L. Paella, John C. Hutton, Leslie Winch, Walter E. Haines. It is expected that the Huron County Council will make an additional grant for recruiting expenses, and the several municipalities are dealing generously with the battalion, in order to supply the necessary equipment, such as extra soup kitchens, mess tents, etc., which are not supplied by the Government. Clinton has recently voted $300 for this purpose, Stanley and Hullett townships $200 each, Bayfield Village $50, and others are still to be heard from. Married in Belgrave A quiet wedding took place at the Methodist parsonage in Belgrave, on May2nd,.when Mr. Hugh McBurney, of East Wawanosh, ;vas married to Mrs. Margaret Stein, of Wingham. Mr. and Mrs, 'McBurney will reside in Wingham. Diseases all Dscrease Returns from the provincial Board of Health show that the measles epi- demic which ravaged Ontario during the first months of theyearlis dying out. Only 3.206 cases were reported as com- pared with 5,158 in March, Small pox, scarlet fever, diphtheria, whooping cough, typhoid fever, tuberculosis and cerebro -spinal menigitis all show sub- stantial decreases. Special Council Meeting A special meeting of the Town Coun- cil was held on Monday morning. A petition was presented, asking for a water main on Victoria Street, between Josephine and Edward streets. On motion the petition was referred to the Electric Light and Waterworks Committee with power to proceed with the work if the petition is properly signed. On motion of Couns. Binkley, and Snotton, the Clerk was instructed to prepare a by-law to provide for increas- ing from $1 to $5. It is thought that some $2.00 additional revenue can be derived in this way and a portion of the extra revenue could be .granted to aid recruiting. Chaplain of the 173rd. Highland,blood without alloy courses through the veins of Rev. A. H. Mac- Gillivray, M. A., the pastor of the St - John's Presbyterian Church, Hamilton, who is to be the chaplain of the 173rd Highland Battalion, with the rank of Captain. He is a native of Port Elgin, which is peopled by sturdy Scotch stock, and where his mother and sister live. Both his parents were born in the land of the heather, hence his passion for the pipes and the kilt. Among his ancestors are MacGillivray, McKinnon, McFayden and McGregor (Rob Roy.) The last chief of his clan, John Mac- Gillivray, a man of unusual strength., who is said to have cut his way further through the ranks of the English than any man in the battle of Culloden, fell in that great fight, and a special stone is erected to his memory on that battle- field. Mrs. McGillivray is a Cameron, and both their children wear the kilt, the eldest, the Cameron kilt, and the younger that of clan MacGillivray, Mr. MacGillivray is wellsknowe in Wingham and is a cousin of Mr. A. MacGillivray, of this town. Ile preach- ed anniversary sermoos in St. Andrew's Chureh last year. Just Wright ands+ Derby Shoes For Men Read our Ad. on last page. W. H. WILLIS The regular meeting of the Women's Patriotic Society was held in the Council Chamber on Friday atternoon, May 5th, Mrs. McKibbon presiding. Miss Fessant reported having shipped 70 pairs of socks, valued at $53.25. The Society wishes to acknowledge with thanks, the following donations of cotton, Mrs, E. C. White, 5 yds; Mrs. Carrick, 5 yds; Mise E. Pearson, 5 yds. The ladies have almost completed their canvass of the town for system- atic giving to the Society, the result has been very satisfactory, almost every one being willing to do his bit towards supplying socks and shirts for the men at the front. The total amount promised up to date, amounted to around $120 a month and whin the ladies have finished the work, it is to be hoped that the total will be some- what increased. The Society wishes to thank those who have so cheerfully contributed towards this fund. Collect- ors will call some time towards the end of May. The appeal for white material for dressings, and new cotton for bandages is still before .,the public. Any old white cotton or linen material thorough- ly cleansed and pressed with all seams removed will be suitable. All such to be left with Mrs. W. H. Willis, Shuter street. Those willing to knit or sew, will be supplied with yarn by Miss Fessant, Minnie St., or with cut out shirts by any one of the committee: Mrs. Wm. Gray, Mrs. Robt. Tyndall, Mrs. Geddes, Mrs. Jno. Wilson. This committee also ask for volunteers to make pyjamas for our wounded soldiers. $25.00 REWARD. As an excuse for themse .'•s or friends to hide behind, a r- :ort has been presistently circulat::' that a number of the Officers •` the 161st Battalion are not enlist,' for overseas service. Every ,Offr+' has taken a much stronger e ,.ration than the privates, and the: declarations are on file. I am authorized by the Officers to offer a reward of $25.00 to anyone who can produce evidence that will convict any person of making this pro -German statement. JOHN F. GROVES. President Wingham Recruiting League Died in Orangeville Mr Lou Sanderson, aged forty-four, a brother of Mr. W. A. Sanderson of this town, died in Orangeville on Fri- day afternoon last. The deceased had enlisted with the Orangeville company of the Dufferin-Halton Battalion. Mr. W. A. Sanderson attended the funeral of his brother at Orangeville on Sat- urday. Battalion Band Here. The 161st Huron Battalion band was in Wingham for a few hours on Monday while in route to Fordwich and Wroxeter where they spent Monday and Tuesday in the interests of recruiting The band boys wers met at the station by a number of citizens and escorted to the Armouries. After dinner the band marched to the High School where addresses were delivered by John F. Groves, Revs. Dymond, Perrie and Hibbert, A. H. Musgrove, M. P. P. and Major Morse, who spent several months with the Princess Pats and is now with the Oxford Battalion. The visit of the band will do much good in aiding in recruiting in Wingham. Death of David Thurlow It is with deep regret that we this week record the death of David Thur - low, who passed away at his home on Shuter street on Sunday afternoon, after an illness of about two weeks, of pneumonia, in his 52nd year, Deceased was born in Colborne township and spent his early life there and later lived in West Wawanosh and Ashfield, coming to Wingham some ten years ago. In religion he was a Presbyterian and in politics a Liberal and was a man highly esteemed. He is survived by his widow, who was Miss Tena Mc- Donald, one daughter, Mabel; also five brothers, Albert and William in North Dakota; Thomas in Manitoba; Peter in Illinois and Hugh on the homestead in Colborne, and one sister, Mrs. Morris, of Dunlop. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon to Wingham cemetery, the services being con- ducted by Rev. D, Perrie. The foliowing from a distance attended the funeral; --Mrs. Misner, Windsor; Mrs. A. Hopgood, Windsor; Mrs. Lant1s, Windsor; Miss Sadie Huhnes,Hamiltoe: Mr, John Macdonald, Goderich; Pte, Albert Macdonald, Goderich; Mr. and Mrs, IL Therlow Colborne; , boric , 14Ir. and Mrs. Richardson, d son� Port rt l beet, CAMPAIGN MEETINGS In connection with the special re- cruiting campaign in Huron county with a view to bring the 161st Battalion up to full strength, two recruiting meetings for Wingham have been arranged. The first meeting will be held ip the Town Hall on Wednesday evening of this week, commencing at 8 o'clock when the principal speaker will be Capt. Dancey, recently returned from the front, A big rally will be held next Sun- day evening in the Town Hall, com- mencing at 815 o'clock sharp, the evening aervices in the churches will be shortened. There will be addresses by Col. Molloy, the blind trooper of South African fame and local speakers. The public cordially invited to attend these meetings. Self Denial Week. The annual Self Denial Week of the Salvation Army will be held from May 13th to 20th inclusive. The Army is doing a good work in all parts of the world and any donations will be thank- fully received by the local officer s Wingham L. O. L. The members of Wingham L. 0. L. held a very successful meeting on Fri- day evening last in the re -opening of their hall. There was a good program and refreshments were served. The Lodge decided to go to Blyth for the Orange celebration on the 12th of July. Marriages in Ontario. There were 739 fewer marriages in Ontario in 1915 than the year before, the figures being 23,506 and 24,245. Nineteen divorced men and 30 divorced women were among the number in 1915. Fourteen of the divorced men married spinsters, two married widows, and three married , divorced women. Twenty-one divorced women married bachelors, six married widowers, and three married divorced men. The number of widowers who again married was 1,480, while 2,078 widows were in- cluded in the total. New Color for Stamp. Hon. T. Chase Casgrain, Postmaster - General, announced in Parliament on Monday, in rdsponse to suggestions by Sir Wilfrid Laurier, that it had been decided to print all future two -cent postage stamps marked with the additional one cent for war tax, making them really, three -cent stamps, in a new color. The green will remain the color for the one -cent stamp, the red for the regular two -cent tamp, white the future war -tax three -cent stamp will be in a new color. Death of Mrs. Ruddy. There passed away on Friday last at her home on Shuter street, Margaret Brydges, wife of Mr. Joseph Ruddy, aged 52 years, The deceased lady was suddenly stricken with paralysis two days prior to her death, she having some months ago had a stroke. Mrs. Ruddy spent her early life in Morris township and after her marriage moved to the 10th concession of East Wawa - nosh where she resided for some years, moving to Wingham a few years ago. She was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends and her sudden death is deeply regretted. The bereaved husband, aged mother, brothers and sisters will have the sincere sympathy of many friends. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon to the Brandon cemetery, the services at the house and grave being conducted by Rev. E. G. Dymond. Motoring When first a fellow gets a car, he navigates it slowly, "base fiends," he says, "those speeders are—their ccurse is most unholy." There'll be no reckless speed tor him, such stuff annoys him greatly, he will not scorch, or scoot or skim, but jog along sedately. "Oh, safety is the proper stuff," he says, when feeling chatty; "twelve miles an hour is fast enough for any man not batty. The accidents of which we read are caused by silly duffers who have to bit abnormal speed, and many a duffer suffers." But when he's had his car nine weeks, he sends it forth a humming and every country village shrieks when it beholds him coming, "erawi along," he says "is worse than walking is, dads gast mel I don't propose that every hearse shall go a -whizzing past Mel" And so he scorches in his glee, and then some balmy morning, he winds his car around a tree and furnishes a warning. "Inyictus" Style is correct and reflects the prevailing tastes of the most fastidious dressers in the Fashion Centres of the World. You will make no mistake in selecting a pair of "INVICTUS" SHOES. W. J. Greer THE SHO[' MAN. Life Insurance Fire Insurance Auto Insurance Accident Insurance Live Stock Insurance, Plate Glass Insurance Rents collected Houses to rent Real Estate bought and sold Canadian Northern R R agents Two good Pumps with logs for sale, cheap. RITCRIE & COSENS REAL ESTATE, INSURANCE and Ticket Agents WINGHAM, ONTARIO. CALL AND SEE OUR OIL STOVES SCREEN DOORS LAWN MOWERS REFRIGERATORS WINDOW SCREEN Prices to suit every person RAE&THt»4PSON Lehigh V I, g alloy Coal Sates Co. Coal