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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1916-07-13, Page 1THE WINCHAM TIMES. 81.50 A YEAR IN ADVANCE VOL. %LY. -NO, 2316 WINGHAM, ONTARIO THURSDAY JULY 13, 1916 •I •I i Thet es Stares . 1NAUAS FAVURilE DRUG STORE S IPIk No. 2 A. Automatic Brownie Autographic Kodaks and Brownie Cameras always in stock. WE DEVELOP FILMS WE PRINT PICTURES Our Photographic Depart- ment is up-to-date. We use the best chemicles and papers. We are always pleased to answer inquiries of amateur photographers. We sell Eastman's NC Films only. "THEY ARE THE BEST" A fresh stock of Films and Papers are received each week. Bring in your camera if out of order. We will examine it and repair if possible "FREE OF CHARGE," li J. W. McKIBBON, Phm,, B.. DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN Town Agent for C. P. R. 'Phone 53 ('I ..l I{' I SELL Farm and Town Properties Call and see my list and get my prices. I have some excellen t values. Office in Town Hall. 'Phone 184 J. G. STEWART Real Estate Agent WINGHAM - ONTARIO My Best Advertisement is my Customers' Rbcgmmendation 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 Grocer PHONE 59. Bonnie Bright Kitchen Cleanser This is Canadian from be- ginning to end. Many simi- lar cleansers are only packed but Bonnie Bright is a com- plete Canadian product. Cleans and Scours Bath Tubs, Sinks, Enameled Ware, Kettles, Pots and Pans, Porcelain, Marble, Painted Walls, Woodwork, Ploors, &c, &c. iIT'W il. b NOT SGRATGIi 3 Tins for 25c. PERSONALS Miss Duncan, of Toronto, is visiting with Mrs, 0. Gilchrist. Miss L. Huntley is spending her holidays in Port Stanley. Mrs. John Monk is visiting with relatives and friends in Toronto. Miss Harrison, of Toronto, is visiting with her brother, Mr. E. J. Harrison. Miss Norma Hibbert is visiting with relatives and friends in Harrietsville. Mrs. Wm. Mitchell is visiting with her sister who is seriously ill at Pontiac, Mich. Miss Eva Patterson is spending a month with relatives and friends in Midland. Mr. C. C. Brock and Miss Brock visited for a few days with friends at Centralia. Miss Nellie Beattie, of Walkerton, was the guest of Mts. M. Robertson this week. Miss Edna Chandler is spending a week with her friend, Mrs. Ed. Ariss, of Fergus. Mrs. C. Hayes, of Wroxeter was visiting last week with Mrs. Wm. Stapleton. Mrs. Will Buchanan, of Toronto, is visiting with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. A. Tipling. Mr. and Mrs. N. K. McLeod, of Clinton, visited Wingham friends for over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. McKie and daughter, of Marquette. Mich., visited at Mrs. M. Robertson. Mr. C. C. Brock, of Dundas, is spend- ing part of his holidays at his parental home in town. Pte. E. L. Robinson, of the 160th Battalion visited with Wingham friends for over Sunday. Mrs. Chas. Donaldson and children are visiting with relatives and friends in Lucknow. Mrs. R. T. Cowell spent Friday Last in London with Mr. Cowell, prior to his leaving for Barrie. Mr. and'Mrs. C. S. Day and Mr, and Mrs. Phil. Wade, prior to returning to their home. Mrs. Binkley, of Dundas, is visiting with her son, Mr. L. F. Binkley. Miss Belle Robertson is visiting with her sister, Mrs. Orval Taylor, at Belgrave. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Calbeck, of Haileybury, were calling on Wingham friends on Monday. Mrs. Emma Bloomfield visited her son, Pte. Russell Bloomfield, in London, last week, prior to his leaving for Camp Borden. Orange Celebration There was excellent weather yester- day (Wednesday) for the big Orange celebrations at Clinton and Palmerston. The crowd from Wingham was not as large as usual as the farmers are in the midst of the haying. There were 128 tickets sold at Wingham for Clinton and 72 for Palmerston, A number went to Clinton in autos. Rev. D. and Mrs. Perrie and family left this week for Bruce Beach where they will spend the holidays. Mr. Stewart, of Fargo, North Dakota, is visiting with relatives and friends in Wingham and East Wawanosh. Mrs. C. R. Wilkinson was in London last week visiting Mr. Wilkinson, prior to his leaving for Camp Borden. Mrs. J. B. Cummings has returned to her home in Preston after spending a few weeks with friends in town. Mr. and Mrs. Esplem and Mr. Jas. Ferguson, of Burgoyne, were the guests of Mrs. M. Robertson this week. Miss Bessie Burchill returned bome atter spending three weeks with her aunt, Mrs. Tom Jackson, of Wiarton. Miss Gladys Laundy, of Blyth, visited last week with her mother, Mrs. Laundy, at the home of Mr. Roderus. Messrs. Henry and Leonard Walton left last week for Sarnia where they have taken positions for the summer months. Miss Clara Reid, of Saskatoon, Sask., is spending her vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Reid, of Turnberry. Mr.F. F. Homuth, of the Rexall Store, accompanied by Albert Fleming motored to Fergus, Elora and other points for the week end. Mrs. W. J. Adair and Miss Butcher visited over Sunday with Ptes. Adair and Butcher, at London, prior to their removal to Camp Borden. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Dyer and son Philip have returned home after a pleas- ant ten day motor trip to London, Chatham, Windsor, Detroit and other points. Dr. and Mrs. Orr and Mr. John Leathorn, of Stratford, were visiting for a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Leathorn, in Turnberry, and were calling on old friends in tdwn. Mr. R. M, Lindsay, former dry goods merchant here, now of Wingham, motored down on Dominion Day and is spending a few days with friends in St. Thomas, London, and Tillsonburg.—St. Thomas Journal. Rev. J. W. Hibbert was in St. Thomas on Tuesday attending a meeting of the Methodist District Chairmen and Missionary Secretaries, to assist in arranging for a missionary campaign which will be held throughout the en- tire conference. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Moorehouse and daughter, Lilies, and son, Wade, motor- ed from Providence, R. I., to visit with Mrs. Moorehouse's sisters, Mrs. Wm. and Mrs. James Stapleton. They came via Brantford and visited for a few days with Mr. and Mrs. T. Smale, formerly of Wingham, They left last Wednesday for Toronto to visit with Farmers Treat Seed. Farmers of Ontario will save five million dollars this year by the use of formalin in minimizing the damage to wheat, oats and barley. Druggists have sold 4,649 gallons of the preparation this spring as against 1,175 last year. This means that 20,000 farmers treated their seed grain. This is the result of an advertising campaign conducted by the D epartment of Agriculture. Annual Institute Picnic. The annual picnic of the Wingham branch of the Women's Institute will be held on the afternoon of Wednesday, July 26th, at the home of Mrs. John Weiler, in Turnberry. Every one will be made welcome and a special in- vitation is extended to the husbands and children. The ladies are requested to furnish provisions. Particulars re- garding rigs for the conveyance of people to the picnic grounds will be given in our next issue. Married at Listowel. A very pretty church wedding took place on Tuesday afternoon in Christ Church, Listowel, when Miss Mabel I, Kemp, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Kemp, of Listowel, became the bride of Mr. R. A. Currie, one of Wingham's successful young business men. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Dunbar. Mr. and Mrs. Currie will spend a few days in Montreal and other eastern points. The TIMES joins with many friends in extending con- gratulations. Soldiers to Camp Borden. Nearly 7,000 soldiers who have been in training at London for some weeks have been transferred to Camp Borden. The members of the 161st Huron Bat- talion left London on Sunday. The orders for removal carne suddenly and many of the soldiers and their friends were much disappointed in seeing our battalion moved to Borden as it will make it very inconvenient for the boys to make week -end visits to their home towns. There will only be three bat- talions left at London. MINOR LOCALS. —Monday, July 31st, will be Listowel's civic holiday. —Mr. W. Fryfogle is adding a new verandah and making other improve- menta on his house on Frances street. —The regular meeting of Court Mait- land, Canadian Order of Foresters will be held on Friday evening of this week. —During Mr. A. A. Currie's few days' absence from town his undertaking business will be in charge of Mr. W. J. Davison, of Lucknow. ' —Mr. F. McConnell, auctioneer and real estate agent, reports the sale of Miss. Shiell's house and lot on North street to Mrs. John Smith. —Miss Mentie Reid Allen, received word this week from the Toronto Con- servatory of Musicthat she successfully passed her examination in Primary Piano. Much credit is given to her teacher, Miss Flarity. —In remitting money to pay your subscription don't forget that the Times now is $1.50 per annum. If we receive a dollar we give you credit for only eight months. The new price went into effecton the 1st of July. — Mr. J, B. Tyreman, who recently sold his farm on the 12th concession of East Wawanosh, has sold his crop to Mr. W. J. Currie, and will hold an auction sale of farm stock and im- plements on Wednesday, July 26th. — The editor of the TIMES has re- ceived a beautiful boquet of sweet peas from Master Frank Sperling. This young man's sweet peas are in full bloom and we believe the first in town, and he is to be congratulated on his skill as a gardener. Immense Fire Loss. Under the heading of Canada's "Contribution, to Carelessnes" Conser- vation, the official organ of the conser- vation commission directs attention to the fact that during the first five months of 1916 the fire loss in Canada has exceeded that of January to. May, 1915, by approximately $3,000,000. At this rate of increase our fire loss will exceed that of 1916 by $7,200,000. It is figured out that at this rate the addi- tional fire loss of 1916 would pay the in- terest charge on the hundred million war loan and $200,000 on the principal, Publishing Business The problems of the publishing busi- ness well set forth in the problem from the Presbyterian:—"The usual problems of publishers are complicated in these war times by the scarcity of skilled printers and the near famine of paper. The old country publishers are feeling the pinch of these two conditions very keenly, and some long standing and influential journals have ceased to appear. Other papers of large circu- lation have had to reduce their Size by half. Especially is this true of the religion.; papers. The publishing busi- ness in Canada was never es lucrative as the unititiated thought, but today it is a busipess calculated to keep those who follow it feverishly busy ail day and awake at night. The butcher, the baker, the candlestick maker and all who supply the material outfit of warriors are doing well in Canada. Others are having their own hard times, This is not a complaint, it is merely a cOmnlaint. We are not pessimistic." Engaged as Principal. At the regular meeting of the Public School Board on Tuesday evening, Miss Brock, who has been a member of the teaching staff for some years, was en gaged as Priacipein place of Mr A. L. PQgliff, Wbo h enlisted for overseas service. Miss Mabel' McDonald has been engaged to fill the vacancy on the staff. These appointments will be heartily approved by our townspeople and we wish these young ladies the very best of success in their new positions PATRIOTIC SOCIETY NOTES The following are the collections from the systematic givings for the different wards, for the month of June:—Ward 1—$34.80; ward 2— $38.20; ward 3 — $46.20; ward 4—$36 85; ward 5—$4.75. We are also grateful to Mr. A, H. Wilford for the donation of $3.00. The appeal for white material for dressings is still before the public, any old white cotton or linen thoroughly cleansed and pressed with the seams removed will he suitable. those having the same are requested to sei.d to Mrs. W. H. Willis, Shuter street. Will as many as can volunteer to knit or sew, as we are anxious to make another shipment as soon as possible. Yarn to be had from Miss Fessant, cut out shirts from any of the following ladies, Mrs. Wm. Gray, Mrs. Tamlyn, Mrs. Geddes, Mrs. Tyndall. As volunteers for sewing and knitting are not coming forward in sufficient numbers to do the work required, a meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. McKibbon on Friday afternoon, July 14th, where all who are willing to knit or sew are cordially invited to be present and to assist in this very necessary work. The Late Alexander Young It was with Ndeep regret that the people of Wing:fam and district learned on Sunday afternoon last of the death in Toronto of Mr. Alexander Young, one of Wingham's most highly esteemed residents. Mr. Young went to Toronto a few days prior to his death to consult a specialist regarding an affection which had been troubling him for some time, An operation was decided upon and was successfully performed and Mr. Young was making satisfactory recovery until a few minutes prior to his death. The deceased was born on what is known as the "Gowery Farm" in the township of Colborne and was in his 60th year. The first twenty years of his life was spent on the farm and he then came to Wingham and learned the flour milling business in Fisher's mill. After completing his apprentice- ship he held positions in Exeter, Pembrook and Packenham. Returning to Wingham twenty years ago he engaged in the hardware business and in which he was successful, disposing of the business some two years ago. Last year he purchased to Wingham salt works and was working up a very successful business until he met with misfortune in the well which supplied the brine. Mr. Young was prominent in fraternal circles and was a member of the Masonic Order, the C. 0. F., I. 0. F. and L. 0. L. He was a public spirited man and took an active interest in the welfare of the town. Served two yeare as a Town Councillor and was most highly esteemed. He had for many years been a member of St - Andrew's Presbyterian Church. He was married is Sarah Jane Hanna, of East Wawanosh, who survives. Also four sons, viz:—George, Toronto, John H., Winnipeg; Leslie, Wingham, and Gordon, Woodstock Four sisters survive: Mrs. Anderson, Goderich Tp; Mrs. Strauchan, Auburn; Mrs. Mc- Kenzie, Kippen, and Mrs. Hanna, Wingham. The late James Young, of Auburn, was a brother. Mr. Young will be greatly missed in the home and as a resident of our town and the bereaved will have the sincere sympathy of many friends in their affliction. CHURCH NOTES. Chaplain C. E Jeakins, formerly Rector of St. Paul's Church here who left with the 58th Battl., but who has been in Epsom Hospital, Eng., his nerves having given away, will return to Brantford in September, to resume his pastorate. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. D. Perrie, pastor of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church is away on his holidays and the services for the next four Sundays will be conducted in the following order:—Rev. Mr. Dobson, Fordwich for J my 16th, Rev. Mr. Boyle, Belgrave, July 23rd; Rev. Mr. Tate, Bluevate, July 30th; Rev. Mr. Lockhart, Hillsdale, August 6th. METHODIST CHURCH. Regular services will be held in the Methodist Church next Lord's Day at 11 a. m. and 7 p. m. The pastor, Rev. J. W. Hibbert, will preach at both services. Evening subject, "The Mountain Vision." Come. You will be made welcome. SUCCESSFUL HURON NORMAL STUDENTS The final examinations of the Normal Schools at Hamilton, London, North Bay, Ottawa, Peterboro, Stratford and Toronto, were held on June 2iid to 8th. The names of the successful students from Stratford, with certificates ob- tained, appear below.— Interim Second -Class Certificates Marion E. Allan, Wingham. Anna L. Ballantyne, Brussels. Dora I. M. Barr, Clinton. Lucy Bower, Wingham. Alice Carbert, Seaforth. Mary B. Clark, Goderich. Mary G. Currie, Wingham. Mary E. Dickson, Wingham. Mabel Dorrance, Seaforth. Anna M. Elliott, Bayfield. Kathleen A. Gibbons, Wingham'. Janet L. Green, Bayfield. Letts R. Guenther, Dashwood. Flovica Hill, Crediton. Freda M. Kalbfleisch, Zurich. Susan E. Kleinfeldt, Exeter. Gladys E. Laundy, Blyth. Hannah V. Lobb, Clinton. Charles W. Lott, Brussels. Mary Machan, Brussels. Grace MacKenzie, Dungannon. Marguerite Machennan, Laurier. Ethel G. Nairn, Goderich. Olive M. O'Brien, Zurich. Lydia E. Ostreicher, Crediton. Margaret M. Phelan. Katharine B. Reid, Londesboro. Florence A. Roe, Brussels. May Shackelton, Brussels. Irno H. Sweet, Exeter. Olive M. Tichborne, Goderich. Florence L. Triebner, Exeter. Ada V. Willis, Exeter. Anna Woods, Seaforth. Nina R. Woods, St. Helens. Limited Third -Class Certificates. Helen A. Brisson, Zurich. Olive P. Brown, Hensall. Elinor S. M. Hamilton, Wroxeter. Laura Holmes, Bluevale. Gordon Jefferson, St. Augustine. Arnold M. Lanisborough, Seaforth. Metha MacPherson, Wingham. Gladys McDowell, Belgrave. Mary E. Robertson, Wingham. Sora Watson, Brussels. $Ig Shoe Sale for Men on Friday Eve Read our Ad. on last page. W. H. WILLIS Wayfarer's Corner MOTES AND BEAMS We condemn. with hot curses, the Hun, For his piracy, perjury, pride, For his nameless atrocities done For the ten million victims that died. Then we'll lift holy hands to the skies, When the day of our victory comes. While pale children, with piteous cries, Starve for bread, in the slime of our slums. We despise the degenerate Yank, With his blood -spattered idol of gold, Who, his birthright, for cash in the bank, And political pottage, has sold. Then we send our poor boys to the war, With a prayer that they keep them- selves clean, And we purchase a shining new car Praying harder for cheap gasoline. We detest the false Bulgars and Greeks; They must tears, to be true to their friends; They have proved themselves traitors and sneaks, Using war for their own selfish ends; But our grafters their pockets may fill, While valiantly waving the flag, Caring nothing who settles the bill If they only get off, with the swag. We abhor the =speakable Turk, For his orgies of murder and shame, His detestable devilish work Done in honor cf Allah's fair name; Then vre pray, se the Pharisee prayed, While afar off. the Pgbli_en stood, But forget the Creator has made Ali the children 62 neo of one blood. WAYFARER Georgina MacDonald of Bordeaux was drowned while trying to rescue her little brothers marooned On an island in the St. Lawrence at Sault an Recollet, Accepted Position. Mr. A. Nichol, who has been engaged in the blacksmithing business in Wing - hare for some years, has accepted a position as travelling representative for the Capewell Horse Nail Co. of Montreal and has entered upon his duties. Mr. Nichol's large circle of friends will wish him success in his new position. Mr. Saml. Young has leased Mr. Nichol's shop and will continue the blacksmithing business: „• Death of Former Resident. Mr. Wm. Sturdy, a former well-known resident of Wingham passed away at his home near Auburn on Thursday last after a short illness. Mr Sturdy was held in high esteem by many old friends in Wingham who will regret to hear of his death. The funeral on Saturday was conducted by the members of the Orange Order and Messrs. John F. Groves, J. G. Stewart, J. W. Dodd and A G. Smith were in attendance from Wingham. Twenty Years in Businsss. Mr. Jas. Walker is completing twenty years in the furniture and undertaking business. He first engaged in the bnsiness at Brussels, but for upwards of seventeen years he has been in busi- ness in Wingham. In looking over the TIMES of last week, in the twenty years ago column, Mr. Walker's eye fell on the death notice recording the first funeral he had charge of as undertaker. During his time in business Mr. Walker has at all times endeavored to give the very best in service and goods and furnish the same at reasonable prices. Mr. Walker has an able assistant in his son, Mr. A. J. Walker, who has grown up in the business, and which enables this store to give still better service. Many friends will wish Mr. Walker many more years of successful business in Wingham. Pretty Home Wedding. A very happy event took place at the home of Mrs. D. W. Campbell, lst line of Morris, on Wednesday, July 5tb, when her daughter, Miss Mabel C., be- came the bride of Mr. Robt. H. Johns- ton, a prosperous young farmer of East Wawanosh. The ceremony was per- formed by Rev. D. Perrie, at 12 o'clock noon, on the lawn under an arch of evergreens and ferns, in the presence of a few invited guests. The bride looked beautiful in a dress of white brocaded silk and satin with bridal veil and carrying a boquet of roses and ferns and was given away by her brother, Mr, J. A. Campbell. Lohen- grins wedding march was played by Miss Beatrice Armstrong, of Brussels, Miss Edna Campbell, sister of the bride, acted as flower girl. After con- gratulations the happy company sat down to a dainty prepared wedding dinner. The bride received a large number of beautiful and useful presents. Mr. and Mrs. Johnston left on the afternoon train from Wingham for London and Niagara Fails, the bride being dressed in a navy blue tailored suit and white hat. The young Couple will take up housekeeping on the groom's farm in East Wawanosh and they will have the best wishes of a large circle of friends. OutinijSboes LET YOUR FEET ENJOY Y OUR OUTING Try it and see how much better you'll feel Women's White Can- vas Footwear in Pumps or high cut bats, with high white heels or with rubber soles, in the: new styles. HEADQUARTERS FOR OUTING SHOES W. J. GREER The Shoe Man A RARE CHANCE A Two Storey Brick House with stable, large garden and abundance of fruit, for sale at a bargain as the owner is leaving town. Buildings are nearly new. No better value to be had anywhere. Numerous other properties for sale at good values. We will not list a property unless the price is right. w..Mwe.wsww+, Canadian Northern Railway Tickets to any point in the West. Choice of any routes to Toronto. No extra charge. RITCIIIt & COSENS REAL ESTATE, INSURANCE and Ticket Agents WINGHAM, ONTARIO. CALL AND SEE OUR OIL STOVES SCREEN DOORS LAWN MOWERS REFRIGERATORS 11 WINDO W SCREEN Prices to suit every person RAE&TROMPSON Lehigh Valley Coal Sates Co. Coo