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THE WINGHAM
TIMES.
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ON WINGHAM FALL FAIR GAYS
SEPTEMBER 28TH, 29TH, 30TH
(Thursday, Friday and Saturday)
19c. IS WORTH 25c.
25c Box Toilet Soap, 3 c. es
25c Toilet Paper
25c Skin Soap
25c Tooth Brush
25c Witch Hazel C am
25c Tooth Paste
25c Talcum Powder
25c Face Powder
25c Bottle Perfume
25c White Liniment
25c Stomach and Liver Pills
25c Syrup Figs
25c Cough Mixture
25c Pipe
25c Box Stationery
25c Box Enveloves
25c Writing Pad
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J. W. McKIBBON
Druggist and Optician Town Agent C. P. R.
Phone 53
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Farmers and
Threshermen
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 US A CALL
E. MERKLEY & SON
'Phone 84
PERSONALS
Miss Mary Currie is spending her
holidays with friends in Toronto.
Mr. and Mrs. R, 1?. White, of Gorrie,
were visiting in Wingham on Friday.
Miss Annie Stewart, of Port Arthur,
is visiting with Mrs. Chas. Donaldson.
Mrs. Stephens, of London, is visiting
at the home of Mr. Reg. S. Williams
Mr. and Mrs J. A. McLean were
spending a few days in Montreal and
Ottawa.
WINGHAM FALL FAIR
The Wingham Fall Fair will be held
on Thursday and Friday of next week,
September 28th and 29th. A number
of new features have been added which
should make this year's fair one of the
best ever held in Wingham.
The prize list of the Wingham fair
has always been the best in this section.
The premiums for horses, cattle, etc.
being higher than usually offered in
towns of our size.
On Thursday the indoor exhibitis will
be place'd in position and judged.
On Friday, in addition to the usual
good showing of bonus, cattle, sheep,
pigs and poultry, there will be a good
list of attractions.
There will be three good horse races,
viz:—Free-for-all, purse $150; 2.30 trot
or pace, purse, $150; farmer's race,
purse, $20.
The list of special attractions other
than the races, is a good one and should
mean a good afternoon's sport. The
full list of specials can be seen in the
prize lists or on bills.
The Wingham Citizens' Band will
furnish the musical program and there
will be the usual school children's pro-
cession at noon on Friday from the
public school building to the show
grounds and the children from neighbor-
ing schools are invited to join in the
procession. To the rural school having
the largest number of children in the
parade there is a prize of $3 and for the
second largest number a prize of $2.
The directors have this year made
arrangements for the erection of a
grand stand witji a seating capacity of
1000 and this will allow the people to
view the races and other attractions in
comfort. A tent is being fitted up as
a restroom for ladies.
Get a copy of the prize list and
arrange to make an exhibit at the fall
fair.
Remember the days are Thursday
and Friday of next week with a big
list of attractions for Friday after-
noon. Arrange to attend the fair and
bring your friends with you.
Mr. Reg. S. Williams has returned
home after spending his holidays in
London.
Buglers Williams and Hinscliffe of the
161st Bugle Band, are visiting at their
homes here.
Miss McMoran, who is teaching school
in Corrie, spent the week end with
friends here.
Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Campbell, of
Toronto, were calling on old friends in
town last week.
Miss Lulu A. Phillips, of Ottawa and
Mrs. (Dr.) Milne, of Blyth are visiting
Mrs. John Ritchie.
Mr. John F. McKinnon, of Toronto
was visiting for a few days with Mr.
and Mrs. John Ritchie.
Misses L. Huntley and Perth Butler
visited for over Sunday with Dr, and
Mrs. Tamlyn at Kincardine.
Miss Eva Patterson has returned
home after an extended visit with rela-
tives and friends at Bracebridge.
Mr. Drope, who has been relieving
manager at the Canadian Bank of
Commerce, left on Monday for Toronto.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. H. Ireland, Mrs.
Halliday and Mrs. F.Galbraith and child
of Detroit are visiting with Wingham
relatives and friends.
Mr. T. C. Ding and Miss Ethel King
are spending a few days with relatives in
Chicago and were accompanied by Miss
Henning, who was visiting here for a
few days.
Mr. Wesley Anslsy, who has been
spending his holidays at his parental
home, left on Tuesday for Regina to
take up his duties as teacher in the
college in that city.
Mrs. Matthew H. Elliott and Mrs.
David Campbell, who have been visiting
with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. G. Fyfe, lst
line of Morris, returned to their home
in Toronto on Tuesday.
Mr. Albert Snell, of Toledo. Ohio'
was calling on old friends in town last
week and gave the TIMES a friendly
call. Mr. Snell is a son of the late
John Snell and left Wingham thirty
years ago. He informed us that his
mother is in her 89th year and is en-
joying good health. ' He had been at
Clinton attending the funeral of his
uncle, the late John Jackson.
Statin to Martyr.
Hon, Howard Ferguson, acting
minister of education, is issuing an
appeal to the school children of the
province to co-operate in providing
funds to erect a memorial statue in
Ontario to Edith Cavell, the martyred
British nurse.
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. S ET WART
Real Estate AgentONTARIO
NTARIO
Christie's Grocery
PHONE 59.
CLOSED EVENINGS AT 7
Have You Tried
SPAGHETTI
Pioneer Days.
This is a very delicious coin-
bination of Spaghetti, To-
mato Sauce and Cheese. It
makes a delightful meal and
is decidedly
REASONABLE IN PRICE
10c per tin or 3 for 25c
15c per tin or 2 for 25c
YOU'LL LIKE IT
Send along your order for
PEACHES
At a recent joint meeting of the
Winghan: and Bluevale Woman's In-
stitutes held in Wingham, Mrs. F. B.
Scott, of Bluevale, read an excellent
paper on "Pioneer Days." Many
people wished to procure copies of the
paper and we are this week publishing
the paper in full in another column.
MINOR LOCAL
To RENT—Cameras n cents a day
from MeKibbon's Dr g Store.
—Wingham Fall Fair on Thursday
and Friday of next week, September
28th and 29th.
—Buy your railway tickets from H.
B. Elliott, Town Agent for the G.T. R.
at the TIMES office.
—Postmaster Griffin has
west half of his lot on John
Mr. W. F. VanStone.
—Many friends will be sorry to hear
that Mr. Ivan Johnston has beeu ser-
iously ill for some days.
—Mr. Edward Small has secured a
position in Georgetown and will move
his family to that town.
—The two Brantford daily news-
papers have raised their subscription
price from $3 to $4 per year.
—Wingham Cider and Apple Butter
Plant will commence operations for the
season on Monday, September 25th.
—Mrs. John Ritchie will receive for
the first time since her marriage, on
Thursday, September 21st from four
to six o'lock.
—Mrs. (Rev.) J. F. Dingman will
receive at her home on Minnie street
on Thursday, September 21st, from
three to six p. m.
— Have your childre s eyes examined
from time to t•m to assure perfect
vision. No char for examination at
McKibbon's Drug Store.
— Remember the National Cafeteria
in the Methodist Church. Thursday, Sept
21st. Supper from 5.30 to S o'clock,
followed by a splendid program.
—Mr. Ellis, Inspector of Division
Court officers, was in town on Tuesday
and made an official visit to Clerk
Stewart and Bailiff Phippen and found
everything satisfactory.
sold the
street to
EYESIGHT
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Daytime or E Ings by graduates of
the "Canadian Optbalmic College"
tI'I hicKIBBON'S DRUG STORE
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Wayfarer's Corner
WHO KNOWS?
THE PESSIMIST
Our lot is cast in evil days.
We almost lose our faith in God,
We cannot comprehend His ways,
Nor recognize His`gehast'ning rod.
To stem the Hun's relentless tread,
His hymns of hate, his crimes of Cain,
We give our daily toll of deed.
But wonder if 'tis all in vain.
Division Court.
Division Court was held in Wingham
on Thursday last with a large docket of
cases, all of which were adjourned until
the November sitting with the exception
of two suits, Trothen vs. McLean, which
resulted in a judgment being given for
the plaintiff, and the suit, Beattie vs.
McGuire, judgment for the defendant.
J. A. Morton acting for the plaintiff,
and Dudley Holmes for the defendant.
On account of Judge Dickson being un-
able to be present Loftus E. Dancey, of
Goderich acted in his stead. •
The Cow Fight
Two cows near Wingham had a fight
on Monday night, and John Stewart's
cow got its horns around the neck of
Dr. Kennedy's .,.ow in such a way
that it could not get free. Next
morning the doctor's cow was dead
and the other had to have a horn sawed
off to release her. And, after all, there
was probably nothing in dispute be
tween these two cows that could not
have been settled by arbitration if they
had chewed their cuds over it for a
while.—Toronto Star.
CHURCH NOTES.
Rev. W D. Turner, of Blyth, Ont.,
has accepted the call to Calvin Presby-
terian Church, Montreal, at a salary of
$2.000. He will succeed Rev. James
MacKay, who went to New St James'
Church, London, Ont, It is proposed to
unite Calvin and Westminister churches,
with Mr. Turner as minister.
, The united congregations of White-
church and Langside have decided to
extend a call to Rev. J. M. Dickson, of
Fehwick.
PATRIOTIC SOCIETY NOTES
Shipped on August 30th, to the
National Service Committee, 2 boxes
containing the following: -43 day shirts,
valued at $86.00, also 62 pairs socks,
valued at $56,75. Total valuation,
$142.75.
As the Society desires to make
another shipment early next week,
would be pleased to have all completed
work sent in not latet than Saturday
evening.
All old soft cotton or linen with
seams removed and pressed to be left
with Mrs. W. H. Willis, Shuter St.
The County Emergency Corps,
Prohibition Throughout Canada.
The retail sale of, intoxicants has
been abolished throughout Ontario,
Manitoba, Saskatchetean and Alberta.
Prohibition has carried in British
Columbia, so that a few months hence
alcohol will be unobtainable in bars,
shops or clubs anywhere between the
Ottawa River and the tide waters of
the Pacific. Two-thirds of the parishes
in Quebec are dry, and from the eastern
boundary of,Quebec prohibition prevails
throughout New Brunswick, Prince
Edward Island and Nova Scotia to the
Atlantic coast. The retail traffic will
thus be confined to one-third of the
French-Canadian Province. In the
next 00 or three leers prohibition
stands to have a fair trialover most of
the country and at the enc) of that time
the people can make their choice for
the future. There may be some re-
actions after the war, but The Daily
News is inclined to think that the bar-
room as it has been known "has dis-
appeared ever to return. --Toronto
News.
Rev. Thos. G. Smith, for thirty-two
years in the Methodist ministry, died at
his home in Listowel on Thursday in his
59th year. He had been living retired
for three years.
Will all societies of whatever name
in the County of Huron, doing and
sending away supplies for Red Cross or
trench work, please send name of
Secretary to the County Secretary,
Mrs. S. Fitton, Exeter.
THE OPTIMIST
Brave men must fight, brave men must
fall,
Whene'er a tyrant lifts his head;
When Freedom sounds her battle call,
We must not grudge our noble dead.
E'en now the victors' shouts we hear,
On blood bought hill, o'er shell swept
plain;
The end of tyranny is near,
Our struggle has not been in vain
—Mr. Adam Schaefer is this week
giving the exterior of the post office
building a fresh coat of paint. In order
to paint the roof of the tower it was
necessary.to erect scaffolding.
THE SOCIALIST
If, when our cheering shall have died,
No more for sordid gain we plan,
But shed the hoofs and horns of pride,
And strive to help our fellow man,
So each will get a fair return
For labor done by hand or brain.
And none can take what others earn;
The war will not have been in vain.
THE ANARCHIST
If still the selfish creed we preach
Of pleasure, ease and strife for gold;
Employer and employee, each
Resentful, greedy, uncontrolled;
Then poor men still will curse the great,
And hellish hordes will rise again
With hungry, hardened, Hunnish hate;
This war will have been fought in
vain.
—Mr. Fred Johnston, who for nearly,
a year has been in Dr. Spence's drug
store, has given up the position and
returned to Wingham. Mr. Jim Spence
has taken the position in the store.—
Lucknow Sentinel.
—In the September issue of the
Canadian Textile Journal, published in
Montreal, there appears a cut of
Councillor Ti piing of this town,
captioned, "One of the leading flax
manufacturers of Canada."
— Compelled by higher costs of pro-
duction to secure increased revenue,
the St. Clair District Press Association
decided to advance the prices of the
weekly newspapers of the counties of
Middlesex and Lambton, from $1.00 to
$1.50 per annum commencing
December 1.
Rev. Mr. Gibson of Belmore has receiv-
ed and accepted a call to became pastor
of the Presbyterian Church at Sunder-
land. The induction will take place'
on October 3rd.
CHURCH OF ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE.
Harvest Thanksgiving Services Sun-
day, Oct. 1st. Preacher Rev. C. R.
Gunn of London. The Special Thanks-
giving offering is asked for on that day'
Married in Winnipeg.
Mr. H. T. Campbell, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Alex. Campbell, of this town, was
married in Winnipeg on Saturday even-
ing last to Miss Torrie. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Dr. Christie.
Many old friends here will join with
the TIMES in extending congratulations.
METHODIST CHURCH.
Rally Day services in connection with
the Methodist Sunday School will be
held next Lord's Day in the Methodist
Church, At 11 a. m. Mr. Newton
Wylie, of Toronto, Secretary of
Citizens' Committee of One Hundred,
will speak.
In the evening at 7 p. m. the pastor
will speak; subject, "Success Against
Fearful Odds."
Special services of Sunday School will
be held at 2.30 p. m. Music by
Sunday School and an address from Mr.
Newton Wylie. All are welcome.
Come.
WAYFARER
Change in Date of Meeting.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Woman's Institute will be held on
Thursday, October 5th instead of
Thursday, September 28th, on account
of Wingham Fall Fair coming on
regular meeting day.
Come See What's
What in Men's
Shoes
Shoeing Men's feet ---that's our
business.
Feet are different, but we fit
all kinds.
The shape of a man's shoe is
noticed more than the shape of
his hat.
He wears his shoes indoors as
well as out.
These days of strenuous action
a man wants comfortable shoes.
Our lasts are so shaped that a
man can keep his feet off his
mind.
The best of patent, kid or calf,
valour calf or enamel leathers.
If you are a • 2.5O, :'3.00 or
'15,00 shoe man your shoes are
here.
See our Trunks and Valises
Died in Michigan.
Word was received here last week of
the death on September 12th at Mc-
Bride, Mich., of Robert Ruth, a former
resident of Wingham. Mr. Ruth was
engaged in the marble business in
Harriston for a number of years and re-
sided in Wingham for a few years and
was connected with the marble business
here. He went to Michigan five or six
years ago. Mr. Ruth was a member of
Court Maitland, Canadian Order of
Foresters.
Temperance Act Inspectors.
The Ontario Government's appoint-
ments of inspectors to enforce the
Ontario Temperance Act under the
direction of the Ontario License Board
were announced by Chairman Flavelle
to -night. The list of new inspectors -
50 in number—is not complete, seven
appointments being still under con-
sideration. With a force of approxi-
mately 60 inspectors the board will set
out to cover ground that has hitherto
been taken care of by 100 odd men.
Generally speaking, there will be an
inspector to a county, under the new
system. The Inspectors for Huron
County are J. J. Mitchell, Wingham,
and John Torrance, Clinton; Bruce,
Joseph White; Perth, R. T. Kemp.
John A.Makins,reeve of North East -
hope, and defeated, candidate in the
'recent by-election in North Perth, bas.
been appointed police magistrate of
Stratford, according to announcement
of Hon. I. B. Lucas, attorney -general
Saturday. The position carries a salary
of $1,400
Lost—Will the party who took a
small wagon from a lawn on Edward St
on Saturday last kindly return same
and save further trouble.
First Printing Processes.
Those who believe printing to have
been invented in Europe during the
fifteenth century may have been sur-
prised to read of Cambridge University
having acquired "the works of the
Chinese philosopher, Liu Tsung Yuan,
printed in 1167." China has been
credited with anticipating not a few
modern inventions, but her claim to
have discovered the art of printing
centuries before its first adoption in
Europe is beyond dispute. An edition
of most of the Chinese classics was
printed by means of wood blocks in
922, A. D., and movable type is said to
have been devised by a blacksmith, ri
Shing, in the eleventh century.
O .J
W. J. OREER
The Shoe Man
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Call to Oppose Union.
A call has been issued to the members
and adherents of the Presbyterian
Church in Canada to oppose church
union at the present time and in its
present form. A convention is to be
held in Toronto, October 17, 18 and 19.
Rev. Dr. Andrew Robertson, in his
circular says questions are to be dis-
cussed "touching the worth and per-
petuity of the Presbyterian doctrine
and order. It is expected that a per-
manent organization may be created ommouomestame,.a
for the purpose of protecting the
interests of the Church all over the
Dominion."
The hod of the
War
The general impression among
men who oughtto know is that
the war will be over in a few
months or a year at most.
We then may look for an era
of expansion and development
such as Canada has never known
This will mean busy factories,
increase of population, demand
for houses and higher prices for
Real Estate.
The moral is—
BUY YOIIR NOME NOW
'We have a good list of excel-
lent properties for sale at right
prices.
R1TCRot CORNS
REAL ESTATE, INSURANCE
and Ticket Agenta
WINGHAM, ONTARIO.
Praise From Railway Official.
The 161st Battalion have been coming
in for some high praise from Grand 'I
Trunk officials for their excellent con-
duct on that railway's trains coming
from and returning to Camp Borden on
week -end leaves. On September 14th,
Lieut. -Col. H. B. Combe, the officer
commanding the battalion, received the
following self-explanatory letter from
Mr. R. W. Thom, general agent for the
Grand Trunk at Camp Borden:
"I feel constrained to say a word of
praise regarding the conduct of your
battalion while they have been on our
trains for week -end leave or otherwise,
I think I can safely say without danger
of being suspected of undue flattery
that the 161st Battalion has conducted
itself at all times in such a manner that
it could not be considered otherwise
than highly creditable. They have re-
spect for their officers, for their bat-
talion and for themselves, and this has
taught others to respect them. I am
sure that such conduct will bring its
own reward. The way in which they
got on and off trains puts them in a
class by themselves." Yours truly,
(Signed) "R. W. Thom,
"General Agent."
Gives His Life
Among the names reported on Thurs-
day of Canadians soldiers killed in
action is that of Pte. Jos. Noland, who
enlisted in Wingham with the 33rd
Battalion, but on reaching England
was drafted into another Battalion and
had been in the trenches only a short
time. Joe had been a resident of
Wingham for several years and made
his home with bis sister, Mrs. Frank
Bowden. He was an active member
of St. Paul's A. Y. P. A. and also a
soloist in the choir of St. Paul's Church
He was very popular with the young
people of town and his loss is felt very
keenly. The town flag is flying at
half-mast and special memorial services
will be held in St. Paul's Church on
Sunday morning.
NEW FALL SHOES 1
FOR LADIES
Read our advt. on last page
W. H. W1LLtS
The Municipal Council of Lincoln
county, St. Catharines and Lounh and
Grantham towns':ii.ps decided to ask
the Lieut,-Governor-in-deuncil to sanc-
tion agreements for a Hydro -radial line
between Port Credit and St, Catharines.
Grarntit,are
Specia9s
We have just received a
large stock of extra quality
Granitware to sell at lowest
prices.
Water Paile . 25c
Preserving Kettles 26c
Other articles at proportionate
prices.
RAE&THOIPSON
Lehigh Valley Coal Sates Co.
Coal