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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1916-09-07, Page 1l 00, REMEMBER THE WINGHAM FALL FAIR - - SEPTEMBER 28th and 29th BEST* EVER THE WINGHAIVI TIMES. VOL. XLV.—NO. 2324 The Z'' Sores - "•aARES C' ANADA'S F'AVURITE DRUG STORF.5 (14 WINGHAM, ONTARIO THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 7, 1916 k f,. ;u 41 �•I 1'. I!� 1•i 0,i 'Ta Rent CAMERAS 1Oc. per day WE DEVELOP FILMS WE PRINT PICTURES Films Fresh Every Week Headquarters for Kadaks, Films, Supplies "Made in Canada" by the Can- adian Kodak Co, of Toronto. • Ask to have the Autographic back explained to you. Your old camera taken as part payment on a new one. J. W. McKIBBON, Phm,, B. DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN • Town Agent for C. P. R. 'Phone 53 WE ARE. HERE TO SERVE YOU 1 Farmers and Threshermen GIVE US A CALL When overhauling your Machin- ery let us do your'Repairing and Machine Work and have your machines in good shape for the 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 sale. GIVE A CALL E. MERKLEY & SON 84 'Phone 84 • Christie's Grocery PHONE 59. CLOSED EVENINGS AT 7 VINEGAR —AND— 'SPICES1 The Spices and Vine- gars we sell are in a Superior Class There are many grades on the market. We guarantee ours as First Quality PERSONALS Mr. Thos. Kew spent a few days in Paris. Miss Della Haugh is visiting in Toronto, Mr. Jas. H. Mitchell spent a few days in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Porter are visit- ing in Toronto. Mr. John S. Morgan was in Toronto for a few days. Mr. W. G. Patterson was dry Toronto for a few days. Mr. 0. Ludwig was visiting for a few days at Kitchener. Mrs. W. W. Hough was visiting in Toronto for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. A. G, Smith were in Toronto for a few days. Mr and Mrs Robt Groves were visit- ing in Toronto for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Fryfogle were visiting in Toronto for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Young visited for a few days with friends in Detroit. Mr, J. B. Mennell. of Barrie, was calling on Wingham friends this week, Mr. Harry Carr of Owen Sound was calling on old friends in town last week. Mrs. Brock and Miss Janette Brock visited for a few days with friends in London. Mr. and Mrs, David Hamilton were visiting for a few days in Toronto and Oakville. Mrs. R Pocock and son Master Clar- ence Pocock are visiting with friends in Burlington. Mr Chas Quirk. of Buffalo was visit- ing for a few days with his father, Mr. John Quirk. Miss Helen Wilson left on Monday to take up her duties as teacher in a school near Milton. Mrs Vanalstine visited for a few days with her danghter, Mrs John Radford at Goderich. Miss Bessie Aitken spent the week end in Kincardine visiting Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lambe, Miss LaVina Smith spent the week end visiting Mr. and Wm. Lambe, at Kincardine. Miss Gladys Kemp is visiting with her sister, Mrs. Currie of Wingham.—Lis- towel Banner. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Boyce and two sons were visiting with London rela- tives and friends. Miss L. W. Bower left on Saturday to take up her work as teacher in the school at Wheatley. Miss Meths McPherson left on Tues- day to take up her work as teacher in a school near Attwood. Misses Liile and Ella Scott, of London were visiting for a few days with Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Elliott. Mr, and Mrs. S. C. Howlett and son, Blake, of Ethel, were visiting for a few days with Wingham friends. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Cartwright, of Preston, were visiting for a few days with Wingham relatives and friends. Mrs. R. H. Johnston, of Auburn, was visiting for a few days with her mother, Mrs. D. W. Campbell, lst line, Morris. Miss Edna Campbell, 1st line, Morris, has returned home after a few weeks' visit with her sister; Mrs. R. H. John- ston, at Auburn. Mrs. Edgar, of Teeswater, has re- turned from a visit to friends in Kincardine, Wingham and Belgrave.-- Teeswater News. Mrs. E. A. Hammond has returned to her home in South Bend, Indiana, after spending a few weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Kerr. Mr. H. Hinscliffe left on Friday for London where he has secured a position. Mrs. Hinscliffe and family will move to London in the near future. Miss Greta Robinson left last Week to attend Normal at North Bay. She will visit for a few days with her aunt, Mrs. Albert Anderson, at Sundridge, Mrs. R. herdsman has returned to town from Niagara Falls and will reside here in future. Many old friends will welcome Mrs. Herdsman back to Wii%g- ham. Mr, Martin Kehoe, of North Bay; Miss Kehoe, graduate nurse, of Ken- tucky, and Mrs. Sair, of Kincardine, motored from ICincardine and spent a few days at the home of J. J. Moffat. Mrs, T. Spatting and daughter, Miss Sparling, of Saginaw, Mich.,, and Mrs. Jas. Snarling, of Meaford, were visiting for a few days with their mother. Mrs. Mooney and their sister, Mrs. T L. Jobb. Mrs. Gail B. Champlin and Miss Jean Stapleton, who have been visitingwith their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Stapleton, left last week for their home in Providence, R. I. and visited for a few days in Detroit while on their way home. Mr. W. J. Armour was in Toronto this week. Miss Nina Haugh is visiting in Toronto. Miss Mulvey is visiting with friends in Toropto. Mr. and Mrs W. J. Haines were visit- ing in Toronto. Mr, and Mrs A. H. Musgrove are visiting in Toronto. Mr, and Mrs. W. H. Rintoul are visiting in Toronto. . Mr. and Mrs. Simon Dow are spending a few days in Toronto. Miss Sadie Davidson was visiting in Toronto.for a few days. Mr. Robt. McGee, of Seaforth, spent Sunday at his home here. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dore are visiting in Toronto for a few days. Mrs J. E. Bradwin is away on a visit with friends in Paris and Brantford Miss Jean Currie has accepted a position as assistant at the Rexall Drug Store. Mrs. Bull, of London, was visiting for a few days with her sister. Mrs. T. C. King. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. G. Fyfe, 1st line of Morris, are visisting in Toronto for a few days. Misses Bessie Kennedy and Mabel Isard left this week to attend Normal at Stratford. Mr. Chas. C. Munroe, of Toronto, was visiting for a few days with old friends in town. Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Clouse, of Brussels. visited for over Sunday with Wingham friends. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Spear, of London, were visiting for a few days with Wingham friends. Mr Albert Foxton left Saturday morn- ing for a visit with his brothers and sisters in the West. Mr and Mrs Ellison Butcher were visiting at the home of his brother, Mr. F. H. Butcher. Mrs. W. J. Pattison and grandson, Charlie Pattison were visiting in Detroit for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Fortune, of Turn - berry. are away on a two months' visit with relatives at Newdale, Man. Mrs.' Susie and Wroxene Powell, of Clinton, visited over the holiday with Wingham and East Wawanosh friends. Miss Belle Fowler, of Prince Albert Sask. is visiting with her brothers Mes- sers Peter and James Fowler, Bluevale road. Mr: and Mrs. Wilfrid G. M. Reid, of East Wawanosh, motored to Hanover and spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Brock Brandon. Misses Lillian Longman, Ada McGill and Bernice Shaw, former students of Wingham High School left this week to attend Normal at Stratford. —The regular monthly meeting cif the Ladies' Auxiliary to the Wingham General Hospital will be held next Monday afternoon in the Council Chamber at 4.15 o'clock. Mr, and Mrs. Ed. Vincent and family, from Springfield, Elgin Co., motored from their home last Wednesday and spent a week with Mrs. Vincent's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John MCCailum, town, and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Brandon and Child, Of St. Marys, were visiting here this week and accompanied by Mr, Brandon's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. S. Brandon, they motored to Hanover and spent the holiday with Mr, and Mrs. $rock Brandon. Death of Rota, Collier. Many old friends will hear with deep regret of the death of Robt. Collier, formerly of Wingham. Deceased was instantly killed in an auto accident at •Shaunavon, Sask. He went West 'in 1900 and took the position of foreman on the Medicine Hat News, which position he held until 1908, when he entered business for himself. Meeting with a heavy fire loss he returned to the News in 1914, Ile Was a member of the -Medicine Hat Council in 1914-15. Last fall he enlisted with the 63rd Battalion, but was forced to retire on account of asthmatic trouble and later took a position on the Shaunavon News, Mr. Collier was a !member of the Wing- ham Advance staff for some years and he made a large Circle of friends here. The TIMES joins in extending sincerest sympathy to his widow and three children, Mrs. Willer is also a fernier resident of Wingham, being a Miss Wade prior to her marriage, TOWN COUNCIL The regular monthly meeting of the Town Council was held on Tuesday evening with all members present ex- cept Coun. Patterson. Mayor Mc- Kibben presided. Minutes of previous meetings were read and approved. A communication was read frpm the Niagara Falls Council, requesting the signing of a petition to the Government, asking that the pensions to injured private soldiers be the same as to officers. Left over, The Finance Committee recommended the payment el a number of accounts and the report was adopted on motion of Coups. Spotton and Tipling. By-law No. 764 for the purpose of raising money for the construction of the lower town dam was given three readings and was passed on motion of Couns. Binkley and Gurney. On motion of Couns. Binkley and Gurney a refund of $1.50 was paid to A. J. Armstrong, overpaid dog tax. Mr. Harding was refunded $2,50, overpaid dog tax, on motion of Coun. Tipling and Reeve Mitchell. Moved by Coups. Spotton and Gurney, that the Purchasing Commit- mittee be -discontinued and purchasing in future be done by the various com- mittees for their own departments as was done before the Purchasing Com- mittee was called into existence. Independent Oddfellows. The regular weekly meetings of Maitland Lodge, No. 119, I. 0. 0. F. will be resumed on Thursday evening of this week. All members are request- ed to attend the meeting this (Thursday) evening, Death of Mr. Henning. There passed away in Toronto on Sunday, a well-known resident of Wroxeter, in the person of Benjamin Henning, aged 55 years. Mr. Henning had one of his arms badly broken in a binder some two weeks ago and was taken to Toronto for treatment. He resided for many years in Turnberry and was highly esteemed. Mr. Henning was an uncle of Messrs. T. C. and R. H. King, of this town. The remains were brought home on Tuesday and the funeral took place on Wednesday after- noon to Wroxeter cemetery. A. O. U. W. Insurance. Several policyholders in the Ancient Order of United Workmen who have suffered by the revaluation of policies under the legislation of last session, have lodged complaints with the De- partment of Insurance. According to the legislation the Order was required by July 1, to ascertain the amount of its beneficiary and reserve funds, after providing for all claims on hand, and to apportion the amount among all of the certificates of members of the Order. The actuarial working out of this re- quirement has meant that in some eases the certificates held by members are declared to be valueless. Several members of the Wingham Lodge have received notice that their polieies are valueless while others find that the policies have been considerably reduced. London Fair Rates. On account of ehe Western Fair at London, the Grand Trunk Railway System will issue return tickets to London at the following rates: -Fare of $3.00, good going any day between Wednesday, September 6th and Wed- nesday, September 13th, valid for re- turn up to Tuesday, September 19th. Fare of $2.25 good going any day be- tween Friday, September 8th and Friday, September I5th, valid for re- turn in five days from date of sale, but not later than Monday, September 18th, Fare of $1.75, good going all trains, Wednesday, September 13th,and a. in, trains. Thursday, Sept. 14th, valid for return up to Friday, September 15th1 War tax of 5 Cents extra on alt tickets. In addition to the regular train service, a special train will leave 'Wingham at 6,20 a. m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, September 12, 13 and 14, arriving in London at 9.25 a. in. The special will leave London on the same days at 10,50 p. m, and will arrive in Wingham at 2 a. m. Buy your tickets and get information from 13. B. Elliott, Town Agent at the TIMES office, Money Raising SHOE SALE Read our advt, On last page W. H. 3WGILLIS $1.50 A YEAR IN ADVANCE HIGH SCHOOL NOTES MINOR LOCALS. High School reopened on Tuesday of The regular monthly meeting of the this weak with an initial attendance of about 130, Several students have to t to report Mr. F. H. Butcher, B. A. resumes charge of the classics department. we wish him success in his new apere of work. See High School Directory for names of members of staff. Miss Ada McGill and Miss Margaret Perrie have been notified that they were successful on Lower School Aritb- metie along pith their Normal Entrance standing. Miss Gertie Bone has secured her Lower School standing, Special con- sideration was given her because of sickness which caused her to mise prac- tically all of one paper. Miss Florence Deacon has been grant- ed her Lower School standing on appear. Considering the success of the two last mentioned students the % passing Lower School is 62 instead of 51 as re- ported last week. Miss Edna James has returned this fall for the purpose of taking up scholar- ship work, Students who intend to enter Facul- ties of Education should see that applic- ation is made in good time. The fast date for application is Sept. 26, PATRIOTIC SOCIETY NOTES The receipts from the Systematic Giving for month of Auirrst:—Ward 1. $26.83; Ward 2, $40 30; Ward 3, $11.7E; Ward 4, $30,21 ; Ward 5, $3.80. The Sewing Circle will meet on Fri- day, Sept. 8th, at the home of Miss Cornyn. It is is hoped that. sinca the hC" 'y season is over, there will be a larger turnout at the Circle. Thanksgiving Pay. The Dominion Government has de• cider.] that Thanksgiving Day this year shall be observed on Monday, October Otte This is the custom followed for some years of making the holiday on a Monday. Death of Miss McLeod. Following an illness of several months Miss Annie McLeod, daughter of Mrs. M. McLeod, Victoria street, passed away on Wednesday morning, last week in her 57th year. Deceased lady was born at St. Helens and is survived by her aged mother, two sisters, Mrs. Harry Bell, Goderich: Mrs. Saml. Culbert, Marton, and four brothers, Donald, Windsor; Angus, Detroit; John and Murdoch. at home. The funeral was held on Friday afternoon to Wing - ham cemetery. Pretty Wedding at Elora A very pretty wedding was solemniz- ed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Werth, Elora on Thursday, August 31st, when their eldest daughter, Miss Jean Olive became the bride of Frederick F. Homuth, Phm. B., of this town. The bride looked charming in a gown of white silk crepe trimmed with Georg- ette Crepe and lace and carrying a beautiful corsage boquet of white and cream roses and lily of the valley. The ceremony was performed dy the Rev. McDougall Hay, B. A. of Knox Church, Elora. Only the immediate friends of the contracting parties being present. After a dainty luncheon had been served the bride changed her gown for a smart tailored suit of Belgian Blue serge with hat to match. The happy couple left on the six o'clock train for a short trip to Toronto, Ham- ilton, Niagara Falls and other Ontario points mid showers of confetti and good wishes. Colors to 161st Battalion. Colors donated by the Ladies' Aid Society of the town of Exeter were presented at Camp Borden on Thursday last to the 161st (Huron) Battalion, On behalf of the society, Mrs. Creeh presented the King's, and Mrs. Johns the regimental colors, and Rev. D. W. Collins of the Church of Ascension, Windsor, late of the Trivett Memorial Church, Exeter, made the address, to which Lieut. -Col. H. B. Combo, 0. C., fitly replied. The colors were held by Mayor R. S. Hays, from whotn Lieut. R. A. Walters received the regimental colors. Capt. J. Ii. Fairful, Chaplain of the battalion, consecrated the colors. A march past was held, and Col, S. C. Newburn, A. A. G. of District No. 2, took the salute. Among these present were members of Headquarters and Brigade Staffs, oflieers commanding other battalions and forty guests from Huron county. Among the number from the county were Messrs, Chas. Campbell and W. G. Salter, of East Wawanosh. Public School Board will be held next Tuesday evening, —The Goderich tax rate for this year is 36 mills on the dollar, an in- crease of four mills over last year. —K sap September 21st free for the National Cafeteria in the Methodist Church. Further notice will be given next week. —The TIMES welcomes every item of local news. If you have anything to record in that way call up the TIMES any time. Phone 4, —Mrs. Z. Lockman and family left last week for Preston where they will reside in future, Mr. Lockman having secured a position in that towm. —Mr. Geo. H. David, formerly of Wingham, has sold his residence on the Huron Road, Clinton, to Mr. Tunney, of Westfield, Possession will not be given for some time, —Mrs. Geo. Srigley, of Lower Wing, ham, is seriously ill and was taken to the Hospital on Tuesday evening. Mr. Srigley is working in Toronto and has been notified of his wife's illness, — Marian Louise, the two months old daughter of Mr, and Mrs, Wilbert Wellwood, passed away on Thursday last. The bereaved parents will have the sympathy of a large circle of friends in their bereavement. — An auto party of Winghamites motored to Camp Borden on Saturday and spent Sunday at the Camp. The members of the party were: A Tipling, W. F. VanStone, J. S. Dobie, Mrs. Will Buchanan, John Buchanan, Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Holmes, Miss Sydney Holmes, and Reg. S. Williams. —The death took place in East Wawanosh, Friday evening, of Lavenia Noon, aged seven years and ten months. The little girl belonged to the Saugeen Indian reserve, and was here with her mother pulling flax for Messrs. Tipling and Mills. The remains were interred in Wingham cemetery on Saturday afternoon. CHURCH NOTES. Mr. Howell, representing the Belgian Relief Fund spoke in the Methodist Churce on Sunday morning and in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in the evening, laying the need for subscrip- tions to this fund before the congrega- tions. Mr. Howell will be in town for a few days soliciting subscriptions from our townspeople. The funds are very badly needed for this worthy work. Rev. D. W. S. Urguhart, M. A., has, owing to poor health, tendered his resignation as pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Cotlingwood. Mr. Urguhart was formerly pastor of the Presby- terian Church at Listowel. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be dispensed at next Sunday morn- ing's service in St. Andrew's Presby- terian Church. Preparatory service will be held on Friday evening, com- mencing at 8 o'clock. METHODIST CHURCH. Regular services will be held next Lord's Day in the Methodist Church at 11 a. m. and 7 p. m. The Rev. George Bennett, of Pine River, will preach at both services. Come. The Rev, J. W. Hibbert is preaching anniversary services at Bethel Metho- dist Church, near Kincardine, CHURCn of ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE. Choir practice this Wednesday even- ing in the Church, punctually at 8 o'clock. Mr. Christie desires the at- tendance of every member of the choir. Next Sunday is the one appointed for the administration of the sacrament of baptism. Parents with children not yet baptised are invited to bring them at 4 o'clock. Church shed is nearing Completion, and will afford ample accommodation for members of the congregation who desire to use it on Sunday. • High Cost of Living. The talk about the cost of living going up is not any idle dream, A Woodstock man has produced the following com- parative list of prices, showing the dif- ferenee between the figures on the Woodstock market On Saturday and ten years ago: Fall Wheat Wheat (standard) Flour, per cwt Oats ...... .34 Barley .46 Potatoes, per peck.... 20 Live hogs 6.65 Dressed hogs . 10.00 Butter (dairy) .24 butter (creamery) .26 Chickens, per 113 .... 09 Hay, per ton 8.00 1906. 1016. $X76 0 $ 1.20 0 2.25 4.50 .60 12.00 16,00 36 .38 11.00 School Shoes We have everytning there is to be had in the line of GOOD SCHOOL SHOES Bring the boys and girls here We're sure to fit them; sure to give them comfort and lasting service; sure to save the pocket hook. Our School Shoes can't be beat. $1.50, $1.90, or $2.25 Give than a trial. .J W. air GREER The Shoe Man ca : EST YOUNC MAN CU WEST Horace Greeley's advice is as good to -clay as when he gave it. Go West, and travel by the Canadian Northern, the new route, through a new country. Special Harvesters' Excursions August 19 and September 2 Twelve dollars from Wingham to Winnipeg. iJheaper than staying at home. RITCHIE & COS[NS REAL ESTATE, INSURANCE and Ticket Agents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THRESHERS' SUPPLIES MACAINE OIL CYLINDER OIL CUP GREASE BELT LACES Give us a Trial RAE TIIOIVIPSON Lehigh Valley Coal Sai<ea Co. Coal