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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1916-07-20, Page 1THS WINCHAM TIMES. VOL. XLV,--,NO, 2317 WINGHAM, ONTARIO THURSDAY JULY 20, 1916 $1,50 A YEAR IN ADVANCE t The 3 exec.. Stores .: '!. , ,�tiAOAs I Avc>kiT`e wc.'Tortes *` TOWN COUNCIL EAST HURON FARMERS' INSTITUTE MINOR LOCALS. PATRIOTIC SOCIETY NOTES PERSONALS int �rrigg ) it II el II 1 •l 'l ),Moved No. 2 a Autographic Cameras Ales. 1 } '� a `° -=r•' - t r: 3' T lh y�esee ; ,, /� ,_.a..,, �z z �,I"'� '° A. Automatic Kodaks and always in stock. t I j '' .pillows; 4) l V "Minutes ' t !1 % I ix tl1 C < S 't1 '' l Brownie n Brownie �� �' A special meeting of the Town Council The annual meeting of East Huron was held on Saturday mornin with all S members present except Coun, Tipling. Farmers' Institute was held in the Mayor M Ribbon presided, Foresters' Hall, Gerrie, on Wednes- Applications for the day, June 21st, with a fair attendance. Collector of Taxes were read from A. President, Amos Smith, occupied the M. Fralick, J. W. Dodd, W. Armour, chair. Abner Cosensioand W. F. Pattersona. of last annual meeting—The On motion of Couns. and were read by the Secretary and a- Biukle A. M. Fralick was appointed dopted,•on motion of R. Proctor se- as Collector of Taxes. PP vended by P, S. McEwen. by Couns, Spotton and Gurney, Report of the Executive was read, P Y that the Corporation of Wingham join which showed that 12 meeting for the the Hydro Radial Union.—Carried, discussion of Agricultural subjects had The question of building anew dam been held, with a total attendance of at lower town, was discussed. Half of 1,546; that 230 members had paid this dam was renewed some years ago their fees for 1916; and that there is a cash balance on hand of $4L23.visitine and the outer half, being constructed of wood, is givingverypoor satisfaction Report was adopted on motion of W. and is in an unsafe condition, as well as H. Fraser and John Clegg. g goAuditors' report was read. It was alloeyin jeonsiderable water to toPresbyterian waste. The members of Council in= moved by John Pearson, seconded by spected the dam duringthe morningWm Knox that it be adopted. Carried. A. R. G. Smith, New and it, was decided on motion of Coun.family was present and addresed the meeting Binkley and Gurney, that a new cement concerning the re -organization of the dam be constructed and if found neves- Institute and the establishment of the Bary the work be done .by day labor, Board of Agriculture. After con- --Buy your Toronto and London daily newspapers at the TIMES stationery store, —In Saturdays list of wounded soldiers at the front, appears the name of Pte, John T. Earls, of Wroxeter. farmers in this section have, been very busy during the past two weeks harvesting the hay crop, which is one of the best in this section for many years. —Gunner J. C. Wilson, son of Mrs. John Wilson of lawn, has gone with the Royal Canadian Horse Artiller to y England. He went with a draft from the camp at Petawawa. —Misses Della Mitchell, Mary Currie and Jean Vannorman and -Mr. W. H. Willis will assist in the program at the y• g Lawn Partyin Dungannon on Wednesday, July 26th. and Mrs. Patrick King and and Mrs. John King, wish to thank all those who were so kind to them in their late bereavement—the illness and death of John King. Montgomery, The Soviet thankfullyacknowledges Y the following contributions received during the past week. —Employees of Pringle Glove and Leather Works,24— gdays 2nd Aid ilio yds.y Mrs. Wm, E. Scott, Belgrave, 2 feather pillows, 1 pair pillow cases; Mrs. Fret - well, 1 feather pillow, 1 pair pillow cases; Mrs. Andrew Linklater, 2 feather pillows, 1 pair pillow cases. Shipped to Canadian Red Cross So- ciety-24, 2nd Aid pillows, 9 feather�� pillows, 3 pair pillow cases. Hospital dressings -7 dozen bandages, 6 pairs pyjamas. Shi inept valued at 50.70, P $ Miss Fessant, conveyor of yarn committee will be pleased to supply yarn to any one who will knit. Hospital supplies P pP es such as new cotton for bandages and old cotton for dress- ins g ,mouth wipes, face cloths may be left with Mrs. Jos. Pugh. On Friday afternoon the Sewing Circle will meet at the hone of Miss Cornyn for the purpose of making shirts. It is hoped that as many as possible will attend as the demand for shirts is at present very great. Pte, Harry Hinscliffe is in London this week. ' Mr. A. M. Knox is spending in Toronto. P g a few Mrs. Thos, Kew, is visiting at her home in Whitechurch, Mrs. Emma Bloomfield spent Sunday with friends in Bluevale. Miss M. Cant of Toronto is visiting at the home of Mr. C. Blackhall. Mr. and Mrs. A. J, Armstrong spent Sunday with friends in Goderieb. Mr, C. B. Blackhall is rpendin ' his holidaysat his home iu town. g Mr. W. P. Grierson, of Parkhill is with old friends in town. spending Mr, 0, B. Sovereign is a endin a few days at his home near Woodstock. Mrs. Jas. Dey, of London, is visiting with relatives and friends in town. Mr. Wesley Ansley, of Calgary, Alta., • is •visiting at his parental home here. Miss Edith Shark is spending her holidays with her sister in Brantford. Mr. J, R. Finlay, of Berlin, was �. + �<, • \ a• BO Ought Four ramps Yet Mads ! ! Madam? If you've not, don't think of buying buying them until you have been here to see our beauty show in Summer women's i .) WE DEVELOP FILMS r WE PRINT PICTURES ,M i� :I Our Photographic hic Depart-Hamburg,—Mr. trent is mielesdate. We use the I •) best chemicles an,l papers, ) 1 i ?M We are always pleased to ' answer inquiries of amateur -i I' photographers, ;� -1 .` We sell Eastman's NC Films 'r' only, `THEY ARE THE BEST" i �� A fresh stook of Films and t Papers are received each week. i .1 Bring in your camera if out • of order. We will examine it 't and repair if possible "ERRE OF I CHARGE." i .l siderable discussion it was moved by —Miss Jean who was calling on old friends in town this week. footwear oot we r Auction Sale of Cattle. Mr. Dave McDonald, of this town, will hold an auction sale of milch cows and young cattle at the Gofton hotel stables in Wroxeter on Saturday after- noon of this week. John Purvis will bementa the auctioneer. W. H. Fraser seconded by R. Procter that the Farmers' Institute be discon- tinued and that the books and money be handed over to the Board of Ag- riculture. Carried. Moved by Robt. Coulter seconded by John Clegg that a Board of Agri- culture be formed to take the place of operated on in Wingham General last week forgoitre, has re- HospitalAuction turned to her home in Ripley, and is in a fairway to recovery,—Ripley Express, —The long -mooted question of the chaplaincy of the 161st Huron Battalion bas been settled by the appointment of Rev. J. K. Fairfull,pastor of thevisiting ^"— Sale, Mr. J. B, Tyreman, of the 12th con- cession of East Wawanosh, having sold his farm and crop will hold an auction sale of farm stock, innate and household furniture on Wednesday afternoon of next week. There is a Mr. Walter Paterson is visiting with his son, Mr. Percy Paterson in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. J. E, Davis, of Toronto are visiting with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Davis. Mrs. Peter S. Fisher, of Toronto is at the home of Mrs, Peter Fisher. V'VU �! PU Some of our Summer Foot - wear is so elegant that it seems almost a shame to wear it. We've m.ur: new styles of Pioneer of Blyth Dead. the Farmers' Institute in East Huron. Carried. Clinton and Auburn Baptist Churches, good list of stock and implements and to the position. everything to be sold without reserve. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Dodd are visiting Mr. Mrs. Geo. Ireland in ; PUMPS K SLIPPERS J W McKIBBON Phm B . ' f '! ,I, DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN ;1 l ;,, Town Agent for C. P. R II 'Phone 63 i} 4 sa WE ARE MERE TO SERVE YOU 4yz Mr. James Gillespie, one of the The directors of the new organize- NOTICE TO WATER USERS. with and in white canvas, white buck, pioneers of Blyth, passed away on tion present were the President, Vice- ,. Detroit. kid,1. i0 to Sunday afternoon in his 82nd year. Mr. Gillespie was a native of Ireland P and had been a resident of Blyth foo many years and was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends. Deceased is survived by his widow and three daughters. The daughters are Mrs. W President and Secretary of the Farm- era Institute, W. H. Fraser, repres• entative frum Morris Township Coun- cil; Robt. Coultes and Joseph Bran- don from Belgrave Farmers' Club. The President, Vice President and Secretary of the Women's Institute Letter from Trenches Users of town water for lawn p poses are hereby cautioned th " the Mr. D. Lougheed last week received hours for lawn service is fr 6 to 8 a letter from Pte. Percy Harris, who p. m. and Monday mornings, as 6 to 8 enlisted from Wingham with the 18th o'clock. Any person vt`tilating this rule will be prosecuted. Battalion. He was in good health and CAUTION Be careful of the water. wished to be remembered to all old By order friends here. He had recently met Miss Bertha Chandler is spendingpatent her holidays at her parental home in Turnberry. Mr. A. E. Bradwin, of Sarnia, visitel with his mother, Mrs. J. E. Bradwin, on Monday. Pte. Harry Carson, of London, visited and vici $4.00. Big stock of Tennis Shoes also Misses' and Children's Sandals to select from. --- fir 1 SELL Farm and Town Properties Call and see my list and get my prices,berry—J. I have sorne excellen t values. Office in Town Hall. 'PhonePearson, 1S4 J. Sheffield, Owen Sound; Mrs. W. J, Miss Alice are also directors. These having • CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEE. John White, another Wingham young for over Sunday •with his parents, Mr. Haines, Wingham, and Gillespie, at home. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon to the power to add to their numbers chose the following:—From Howick Town- ship—Alex. Gibson, T. A. Gibson, Jas. man who enlisted with the ]8th Copy for Advts. Early sBattalion, The TIMES is endeavouring to give Mrs. H. Carson. Mrs. Geo. Gregory, of Cranum, Alta., Mr. JO GREER The Shoe Man Union cemetery at Blyth. Armstrong and Wm. Knox. Turn- the staff the Wednesday half -holiday is visiting with her parents, and Mrs. Geo. Mason. W. King, Miller Procter and advertisers will confer a great More Cigarettes Used. Pretty Church Wedding. One of the prettiest of church wed-Fadzein. dings was solemnized in Christ Church at half after twelve on Tuesday last. Isabel, and P. S. McEwen. Grey— J. M. Ed. Fulton and Jas. Me- Morris—John Clegg, Wal- ter Smillie and Thos. McCall, Mc- Killop—Jas. Simpson, Robt. Scarlett, favor if they have copy for changes of The consumption of cigarettes in advts. reach our office not later than Canada has been increased during the Monday noon during July and August. war, In the last fiscal year the agars- The half -holiday is being generally gate number entered for consumption observed by our business men. at the Inland Revenue Department was Mrs. E. A. Hammond, of South Bend, Indiana, is visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Kerr. Mr. W. Nicholls, of London was visiting for over Sunday with his _ _ _ ,,_. �,�„ A RARE CHANCE J. G. STEWART Real Estate Agent WINOHAM - ONTARIO July 11, when Miss Mabel eldest Alex. Gardiner and Joseph Dorrance. 1,168,097,845, of which 86,936,545 were brother, Mr. A. J, Nicholls. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Kemp, became the wife of Mr. Robert A, Currie, of Wingham, the rector, W. H. Dunbar, officiating.. The church was prettily decorated with flowers for Hullett—T. McMillan, Jas. Watt, Young and John Brigham. HenryRev. Brussels—W. H Kerr, A. C. Dames and Geo. Thompson, Amos Smith was elected President;after Home from France entered for "army and navy stores"; Pte Norman Nicholls arrived home 49,900 heavy cigarettes, and 95,363 from France on Monday evening to pounds of tobacco came under the same visit with his father, Mr. A. J. Nicholls, head. Pte. Nicholls has been with No. I Corpsa Miss Clara Weiler, of Toronto is visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Weiler, of Turnberry. Mrs. C. Blackhall has returned home last two S A Tw1i so le,lStorey Brick House ( with stable, lame •garden and abundance of fruit, for sale at ,r. bargain as the owner is -..) '� r"� Ferand Threshermen the happy event and while only the im- mediate friends of the contracting parties were present as guests, the church was filled with admiring friends. The beautiful and impressive R. Proctor, Vice President; P. A. of the General Hospital at LaTreeport, for some months. He has Wingham Voters' List. McArthur, Secretary -Treasurer. France, g It was decided to ask Government man lnterestin stogie to tell of his The voters' list for the Town of y g pointsGertie, for meetings at the same as in experiences in the war zone. He ex- Wingham for the year 1916 has been acts to remain here for about a month.printed and was firstposted in the previous years. Pfor spending the weeks P g visiting friends in Toronto. Mrs. Eugene McDonald and daughter, are visiting with her sister, Mrs. Armstrong, in Detroit. leaving tow„. buildings are nearly new. 1\ o better value to he had anywhere. Numerous other n•o �erties i I sale at -nod values. We � IIIIII When overhauling your Machin- cry let us do your Repairing and Machine Work and have your machines in good shape for the I fall work, Lawn Mowers sharpened and fitted up. Binder and Mower Knives sharpened Bicycle Repairing and a good stock of Bicyle Accessories for the different wheels. New and second hand Bicycles for Gale. GIVE US A CALL ) marriage ceremony of the Anglican church was used. The surplice choir marching up the centre aisle, sang "The Voice That Breathed O'er Eden." and after the hymn had been finished,be y to the -strains of Lohengrin's wedding The meeting then adjourned to the Town Clerk's office on Saturday, July Annual Institute Picnic Township Hall where the Women's 15th. The list this year contains a total Institute were holding their annual The annual picnic of the Wingham of 954 voters, compared with 905 last meeting and were given lunch pre- branch of the Women's Institute will year. The number of voters in the held on the afternoon of Wednesday, pared by theladies. different polling sub -divisions is as July 26th, at the home of Mrs. John follows:—No. 1, 182; No. 2, 189; No. 3, Coun. A. Tipling was in Sarnia last week attending a meeting of the Ontario Flax Growers Association. Misses Mabel and Flora McDonald are visiting with relatives and friends in Detroit, Windsor and Walkerville. will not lista propertyunless the price is right. rs�•�e�e,.e.rta•wa Canadian Northern Railway march, played by Miss Hermiston, the bridal party entered the church, the bride leaning on the arm of her father, and proceeded to the chancel steps _ Weiler, in Turnberry. Every one will 237; No. 4, 243; No. 5, 103. It would be Canadian History. be made welcome and a special in well for ratepayers to see that theirTickets Dr. Thos. Chisholm, of Toronto, and vitation is extended to the husbands names are properly placed on the list. former member of the House of and children. The ladies are requested P P y Messrs. Geo. Spotton and John Ritchie are attending the meetingof the Masonic Grand Lodge in London thi to any point in the r > . West. Choice of any routes r to Toronto. No extra charge. for East Huron and for some to furnish Parties wishing week. where the groom awaited them. Here they were united in holy bonds of matrimony, after which they proceeded to the altar railing, where the exhorts- Commons provisions. years a highly esteemed resident of to use the conveyances to be provided The Twelfth. Wingham, has issued a booklet entitled by the Institute, will meet at the park Clinton was taken possession of Wed "Dialogues of Canadian History." not later than 1.30 p. m. Wed- nesday by Orangemen from far and Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Haines were at Blyth this week attending the funeral of Mrs. Haines' father, the late Mr. Gillespie. RITCHIECO�E�� REAL ESTATE, INSURANCE tion from God's Holy Word to man and wife was read. The bride was dressed in her travelling suit of sand color phail silk with waist of pink tint Georgette crepe with hat to match The heckler contains a lot of valuable• near. Five special trains came in on information. The history of Canada is Funeral of Late Alex. Young. the Grand Trunk, bringing lodges from given in sixty lines and the events in The funeral of the late Alexander Huron, Perth, Bruce and Middlesex. Canada from 1535 down to Confeder- Young took place on Wednesday after- Large numbers also came in by regular ation in 1867 are given in good form. noon of last week from his late residence trains. It is estimated that not since Rev. J. W. Hibbert was in London on Tuesday attending a meeting of the Finance Committee of the London Conference. and Ticket Agents WINGHAM, ONTARIO. -411 E. MERKLEY & SON 'Phone 84 � �, � trimmed with ostrich sprays at,d car- The writer has very kindly donated two on John street to Wingham cemetery. the 200th anniversary of the Battle of the Mr. Wm. Chandler and daughter, - ried a bridal boquet of white roses. Miss Gladys Kemp, sister of the bride, was maid of honor and wore a white taffeta silk gown and carried a boquet hundred copies of the booklet to Mr. There was a large atterillof friends Boyne was celebrated here, 26 years David Lougheed of this town, who is of thedeceased gentlemala. The services ago, has there been as large a crowd in selling them at the retail price of 10 at the house and grave w'gre conducted town, there being over 10,000 visitors cents. by Rev. D. Perrie and the pallbearers for the day. The weather . although R. Vanstone, John A. McLean, warm, was at its best behavior, and the Miss Ethel, of Turnberry, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. James McBurney, near Wroxeter. Mr. and Mrs. A. Law, who have been l'ance --^�^-�^----� CALL AND SEE OUR .,....�.... Christie Grocery PHONE 59. of pink roses. Miss Isabel Stachan was bridesmaid, wearing a white Taf- fetta silk gown and carried a boquet of were Died in Culross, � J. G• day passed off without the least sign of Wm. Powell, J. J. Cunningham, The many friends of the family will Stewart and Peter Deans. disorder. After the procession had formed in the over 40 lodges'Mak visitingwith their daughter, Mrs. (Rev.) J. W. Hibbert, returned to their home in Harrietsville on Tuesday. pink roses. Mr. R. Brooks, was groomsman, assisted by Mr. B. L. H. During the signing of the register, Miss V. Wacker, wearing a green taffeta silk gown with a pink overdress of Georgette crepe, sang "I'erfectLove." After the ceremony the bridal party left rho church to the strains of Mendelssohn's Wedding March. Pte. F. W. Kemp, brother of bride, and 13. L. H. Bamford were the ushers. Upon the arrival of the weddingpartyat the home of the bride's parents, which was prettily decorated with wild flowers, evergreens, etc., a dainty wedding breakfast Was served and heartiest congratulations and beat wishes were extended to Mra Mrs. The hand- greatly regret to learn of the death of park, John King, which took place at his New Field Gun taking part, splendid addresses were father's home, Lot 31, Con. 1, Culross, Mr. Thos. Hughes, who enlisted from given by A. S. Hassard, of Toronto; A, on July 7th, after a lingering illness of Wingham with the 71st Battalion in a H. Musgrove, M. P. P., o£ Wingham; eight weeks. Mr. King was well and letter received this week by Mr, D. Rev. Wm. Lowe, of Lucan; Rev. C. C. favorably known by a large circle of Lougheed, says that since the 71st was Koine, of Londesboro, and Rev. W. B. friends and acquaintances, and his broken up ho has been transferred to Moulton, Clinton. Addresses of Wel- honest Upright character gained a trench battery and is in charge of come were given by Major Thompson for him general respect. The one of the new English field guns. The and W. E. Southgate, of Seaforth, the funeral on July 10th, to Teeswater, was gun weighs 100 pounds and carries 150 district master, as chairman. The thethe largely attended. At the church and shells and is supposed to fire 30 per Prize for lodge coming greatest grave the service was conducted by the minute. In a recent demonstration distance, was won by Greenway Lodge, Parish Priest, Father Capps. From the before the King, one of theseguns and the Wingham Lodge secured the g church the funeral proceeded to the fired 52 shots in a minute. The shells Prize for being the best dressed. cemetery, where all that was rtiottal are timed to explode at any given time r_a4r>rnnw lodge won the prize for the was laid to rest by the pall -bearers, after being fired and it is known that best banner and Belgrave for having Colin McPhee, Arthur Stapleton, Wil- they have shattered windows three the largest number present, as well as liatn Donnelly, Phillip Dawson, Angus miles away from the gun. the second prize for the best banner. McKinnon, Milas McMillan. Mr, s—e " The Stratford fife and drum band won Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Bond have re- turned to their home in Toronto, after spending the past few weeks visiting Mrs. Bond's mother, Mrs. Lerry, Mr. and Mrs. McRae, of Toronto, are visiting with old friends in town. Mr. McRae was formerly mail clerk on the L., H. & B. and now has a good run out of Toronto. Mayor McKibbon, Coun. Patterson and Messrs. John Quirk, Chas. Kneebtel and Albert Fleming are away on a few days' auto trip to Fergus, Elora, Guelph, Hamilton, St. Catharines and Buffalo. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Sheffield, of Owen Sound, were calling on old friends in town this week, having been at OIL STOVES SCRE+ Ej LOOS LAST i OV�EE t• REFRIGERATORS N WINDO w SCREEN Prices to suit every person Bonnie BrighlBamford. Kitchen CIeaose This is Canadian from be- ginning to end. Many Simi- lar cleansers are only packed but Bonnie Bright is a corn- plate Canadian product. Cleans and Scours Bath Tubs, Sinks, Enameled Ware, Kettles, Pots and Pans, Porcelain, Marble, Painted Walls, Woodwork,e• Floors, &c, &c, IT WILL NOT SGR�TGtI 3 Tins tor 25G. and Currie. many and first and Bayfield Line Lodge, Blyth attending the funeral of Mrs. some gifts received show the high King was 51 years of age. Besides his z prize, Sheffield'e father, the late Mr. Gilles esteem in which the happy couple are widow, his aged father and mother, five [Fr the second, The best fifer present was - held in Listowel. Mr. and Mra. Currie left on the 4,23 trach for Montreal, Thousand Islands and points east. "Upon their return they will take up their re9idence in Wingham where Mr, Currie has a prosperous business, brothers and two sisters are left to mourn the loss of a kind husband, son and brother. The sympathy of the corn munity is extended to the bereaved fatnily who feel that by his death there is a place made vacant in their Mimes "Just WrightiVright and herby" Shoes for matt. head our Ad. on last page, H, `l11 IL„Lti5 Thomas Rands, of Seaforth, and the i beat drummer George Pethick, of the same town. The kilted band of Kin- carding was present, as well as three brass bands. Never before in the history of the town were there so Lieut. H. C. McLean, Lieut. Holmes, and rtes, R, T. Cowell, Thos. Mc-��+ Donald, James Currie and other members of the 161st Battalion were home from Camp Borden for over the r� M '�T t�% l 011l O l� Lehigh Valley Coal Sates Co. Coal —Listowel 'Standard. which cannot be filled* many automobiles seen on the streets. week -end,