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REMEMBER THE WINGHAM FALL FAIR OCTOBER 12TH S:M
THE WINGHAM TIMES.
VOL. %LV. --NO. 2328
WINGHAM, ONTARIO! THURSDAY OCTOBER 5, 1916
*1.50 A YEAR IN ADVANCE
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C ANAOAS FAVORITE ORUC•STO 5
BEEF WINE
and IRON
(Peptonised)
This is a delicious tonic
worth trying,
Delicious in taste, it
contains iron to enrich
the blood, peptonised (di-
gested) beef to feed the
tissues and choke wine
as an apetizer.
If you feel tired and run
down, you need a tonic;
you couldn't find a better
one than this.
We can sell you cheap-
er kinds but the
Rexall Beef Wine and Iron
is well worth the $1.00
we ask for it and we
guarantee every bottle to
give satisfaction or refund
your moiney.
1 W. McKIBBON, Phm., B.
DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN
Town Agent for C. P. R.
'Phone 53
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
PERSONALS
Mr, Robt. Johnston was visiting for
a few days in Toronto.
Mr. E. J. Harrison was in Toronto
for a few days on business.
Mr. Chas S. Vannorman of Hamilton.
was visiting in town last week,
Mr. Thos. Hill, of London was call-
ing on Wingham friends on Saturday.
Mrs. Samuel Young was visitiug for
a few days with her son in Goderich.
Mr. R. B. Harris, of Toronto, was
calling on old friends in town this week.
Mrs. Hugh Rose, of Clinton, was
visiting with Wingham relatives and
friends this week.
Miss Jean Davidson, of Wroxeter,
was visiting for a few days with Wing -
ham relatives and friends.
Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Weldon of St.
Thomas are visiting their daugther
Mrs. H. F. Huntley, Shuter Street.
Mrs. D. H. Moffatt of Turnberry left
on Wednesday morning to spend a few
weeks with relatives in Rapid city, Mich.
Mrs. Smith of Detroit has been the
guest of Mr. J. J. Cunningham and
Miss Mary Madigan during the past
week.
Mrs. N. P. Bevins has returned home
after spending a week at Wingham
with her '.daughter, Mrs. Clegg
Ingersoll Chronicle.—
Mrs. Allen, of Wingham, visited her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Friendship, and
her sister, Mrs. David McKague over
the week end.—Teeswater News.
Mr. J. A. Leaver of East Wawanosh
has purchased a residence on John
street from Mrs. A. Young and will
move into town in the near future.
E. MERKLEY & SON
'Phone 84
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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. S E ART
Real Estate AgentONTARIO
WINOHAM -
TOWN COUNCIL
The regular monthly meeting of the
Town Council was held on Monday
evening with all the members present
and Mayor McKibbon presiding.
Minutes of previous meetings were
read and approved.
Mrs. Wilkinson made application for
refund of dog tax, and on motion of
Couns. Binkley and Spotton the re-
quest was granted.
Several other applications for refund
of dog taxes were left over.
Mrs. J. E. Swarts and Harvey Shane
made application for a fixed rate for
electric light service at the Queeh's
and Brunswick hotels. The hotels were
giving a service to the public and the
revenue had been considerably reduced
since the Scott Act came into effect.
On motion of Couns. Binkley and
Gurney, the request of the Queen's
and Brunswick hotels was referred to
the Electric Light Committee to report
at the next meeting.
Mr. R. M. Lindsay requested that
his $50 fine in connection with transcient
trades license be applied on his taxes.
Mayor McKibbon ruled that the fine
could not be rebated on taxes and if
anything were done it should be in the
shape of a donation.
Moved by Couns. Spotton and Binkley,
that the opinion of our Town Solicitor
be obtained by Mayor McKibbon re
Lindsay request and report at our next
meeting—Carried.
Moved by Couns. Isbister and Patter-
son, that Mrs. B. Leary be refunded
$4.95, error in her assessment—Carried.
A petition was read from Mrs. J. W.
Cruikshank and others, asking for a
water main on Scott street.
On motion of Couns. Isbister and
Tipling tue petition was referred to
the proper committee with power to
act.
The County Engineer purposes making
repairs on the first bridge south of
Wingham.
Moved by Courts. Spotton and Patter-
son, that the matter of making
deviation road on prairie be again taken
up by Council at this meeting, and that
this Council build same, weather per-
mitting. Carried.
On motion of Reeve Mitchell and
Coun. Tipling, the Clerk was instructed
to communicate with County Engineer
Patterson, stating the condition of side-
walk on bridge on McIntosh street.
The Finance Committee recommended
the payment of a number of a:counts
and the report was adopted on motion
of Couns. Patterson and Spottofi.
By-law No. 765, covering the assess-
ment for sidewalk on Albert and Water
streets; by-law No. 766, sidewalk- on
Charles street, and by-law No. 767,
covering sidewalk on William street
were each read three times and pissed.
By-law No. 768, consolidating the above
'by-laws was given three readings and
passed. Requests from Wm. Holmes
and Levi,Lott for refund of sanitary
tax were left over until the next
meeting.
Mr S. J. Kemp, Miss Gladys Kemp,
Mrs. W. H. Dunbar and Mrs. A. J.
Collins motored to Wingham on Tues-
day, calling on Mrs Currie. Listowel
Banner—
Sergt. Norman Nicholls, who has
been home on leave visiting at the
home of his father, Mr. A. J. ,Nicholls,
left last week to sail for overseas and
again take up bis duties in France.
Mrs. J. S. McKinnon and daughter,
Toronto; Miss Lulu Phillips, Ottawa;
and Mrs. J. Ritchie, Wingham; were
guests at 'the home of Dr. and Mrs•
Milne during the week. --Blyth Standard.
' Mr. Reg S. Williams, accompanied by
Misses Deacon and Butler, motored to
London for the week end. They were
accompanied home by Mr. Williams'
daughter, Lavern. Mrs. William is re-
maining in London for a time owing to
the illness of her little son.
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Christie's Grocery1
PHONE ae.
CLOSED EVENINGS AT
59.
CLOSED EVENINGS AT 7
Pork & Beans
12c• per Tin
At the present price of Beans
this tin is worth much more
money. It contains fully
1 ib. cooked beans, the most
nutritious and cheapest meal
one can have.
OUR 18c TIN
contains
fully
1 T
lbs
of
prepared beans.
Highest Price Paid for
Extra Choice Butter.
AUCTION SALES
The executors of the estate of the
late Geo. A. Page will hold an auction
sale of farm stock and implements at
lot 37, con. 8, East Wawanosh, on
Tuesday, October 10th. Everything to
be sold. John Purvis, auctioneer.
Mr. John S. Spence, of north half of
lots 25 and 26, concession 1, Morris,
will hold an auction sale of farm
stock, implements and household furni-
ture. on Tuesday, October 17th, com-
mencing at 1 o'clock. As Mr. Spence
has sold his farm everything is to be
sold without reserve. John Purvis will
be the auctioneer.
WINGHAM FALL FAIR
The weather rfrian did not treat the
Wingham fall fair kindly this year, and
on this account the second day's fair
has been postponed until Thursday,
October 12th,
The weather last Thursday, was ideal
for a fair day and the indoor exhibits
were placed le Position and judged,
The showing' in the building this year
was not up to that of previous years.
This being an eff year for fruit and
vegetables in this section, there was a
considerable shortage in these classes.
The Wingham and Lucknow fairs
coming on the sathe dates, left Wing-
ham short of some four or five exhibitors
who usually make good exhibits in the
indoor departments.
James Young won F. S. Ballagh's
$1 prize for the hest 10 lbs. of butter
and I. J. Wright won A. H. Wilford's
$3 prize for the two heaviest dozen of
eggs. The full list of prize winners on
the indoor exhibits can be found on
another page.
The concert oh Thursday evening
was well attended and the large
audience was well pleased with the
program furnished by the London Male
Quartette.
Rain started on Thursday evening
and continued well into Friday after-
noon and it was decided to postpone the
second day's fair until Thursday,
October 12th.
There was a large number of exhibitors
here with`stock for Friday afternoon
and this year's fair promised to surpass
those of former years in the outdoor
departments.
The adjourned fair on Thursday,
October I2th, will carry all the prizes
in live stock the same as was advertised
for Friday last, and the attractions will
be same as arranged for regular fair
day, which will include dew horse raees
and other special attractions.
With good weather, Thursday,
October 12th, will see a good crowd in
Wingham. Arrange to spend the day
in town and bring your friends with
you.
`The following were. the Judges on
Thursday:—Plants, flowers and fruit,
F. Henry, Whitechurch; Grain and
seeds, Robt, Black, Wroxeter, and W.
J. Howson, Wingham; dairy and pro-
visions, Mr. Arscott, Whitechurch;
Ladies' work and fine arts, Mrs. (Dr.)
Spence, Lucknow and Mrs. (Dr.)
Armstrong, Gerrie.
CHURCH NOTES.
Appeals are being made in all Presby-
terian churches throughout the Domin-
ion for thanksgiving offering to remove
the deficit of $170,0I'0 on the mission
funds of the Church. The General
Assembly authorized a special offering
for this purpose to be made on October
8 or 15, the Sunday before Thanksgiving
The whole machinery of the Church has
been set in motion to bring the needs
before the congregations. The short-
age is due to war conditions and the
aggressive policy of the Mission Boards
before the war. Retrenchment and
economy have been exercised during
the last two years. There are many
fields unoccupied and the board is look-
ing forward to a period of reconstruction
which calls for thorough prepardness.
The special offerings will be taken in
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church next
Sunday.
PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting of the citizens of
Wingham will be held in the opera
house on Friday evening, October 6th'
commencing at 8 o'clock for the pur-
pose of arranging for Trafalgar Day
which will be held on Thursday, October
19th.
There should be a large attendance of
our townspeople as it is everybody's
duty to take a part in this patriotic
work.
Bruce Boys for Overseas.
The 160th Bruce Battalion has been
warned for overseas service and will
leave for England in the near future.
The boys were home last week on their
last leave and a number of the members
of the Battalion were in town on Friday
evening en route to their homes.
HURON BATTALION FOR OVER-
SEAS
METHODIST CHURCH.
Missionary Anniversary services will
be held in the Methodist Church next
Lord's Day at 11 a. m. The pastor,
Rev J. W. Hibbert, will be assisted by
Rev. Dr. Darwin, of Regius, Superin-
tendent of Missions in the Saskatchewan
Conference. Dr. Darwin is one of
the big men of�Methodisim and of
Cauada. Every one should hear him.
You will be made welcome. Come.
CHURCH OF ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE.
Successful harvest home services were
held in St. Paul's Church on Snnday
last and were well attended. Rev. C. R.
Gunn of London preached two very able
sermons. Special music was rendered
by the choir and the church was nicely
decorated for the occasion. The offer-
ings were liberal, being fully up to those
of last year.
In the list of prize winners in another
column there are a few errors, as follows:
—In the fruit for Alexander apples,
J. J. Moffat is credited with first prize,
this should have been credited to H. T.
Perdue; Cayuga or 20 ounce, R.
Harrison is credited with first, this
should have been J. H. Linklater; Crab,
any variety, second to J. H. Linklater
in place of R. Harrison, For working-
man's supper, Mrs. Geo. T. Robertson
should be credited with third prize.
The Committee in charge of the fall
fair races has made a change in the
program for Thursday, October 12th.
and the program for that day will be as
follows: -2,50 trot or pace, hobbles
barred. purse $75; 2.50 trot or pace,
hobbles allowed, purse $75; 2,30 trot or
pace, purse $75; farmers' race, purse
$30. This will give a better afternoon's
sport, making four races in place of
three.
The fourth battalion from Military
District No 1 and the fifteenth unit in
camp the 161st Huron Battalion, was
warmed for oveaseas on Saturday last,
No 1 Division notified head quarters at
Camp Borden that they had a vacancy
for an immediate overseas unit, and left
the choide to Major-General W. A,
Logie, who selected the Hurons.
This will settle the question in many
hearts, as to the future of the 161st
Battalion. The boys will arrive home
to-day(Thursday) for their last leave
prior to going overseas.
The date of the departue from Camp
Borden for overseas is not definitely
known. but it is rumored that they will
not be long in camp at Borden after
their return next week..
B. Y. P. U. Rally
The Annual Rally of the B. Y. P. U.
Societies of the Walkerton Association,
will be held in the Baptist Church,
Wingham, on Thanksgiving day. A
splendid program has been prepared,
both for the afternoon and evening
sessions. Special music—solos and
duets. The discussion of problems re-
lating to Young People's s Societies. In-
spiring addresses by Rev. J. J. Ross of
Hamilton and others. Thanksgiving day,
2.45 p. in. and 7.45 p. m, A cordial in-
vitation is extended to all who are inter-
ested in Young People's Societies.
There will be a patriotic ring in both
sessions.
Birthday Party.
The "Birthday Party" given by the
members of St, Paul's A. Y. P. A. on
Monday evening was a splendid success
both socially and financially. A large
number being present and enjoyed a
good program consisting of vocal solos,
recitations, selections from St. Paul's
Male Quartette and especially the
performance of Prof. Pat Holmes and
his electric rag dolls, after which a
tasty lunch was served. The school-
room was beautifully decorated with
flags and bunting and the tables looked
very pretty with their profusion of
flowers and the large birthday cake
Tomp-
kinsadorning the centre., Mrs. Wm. op
k.ins being the oldest member of the
congregation present was asked to cut
the birthday Cake and while doing so
all joined in singing "For She's a Jolly
Good Fellow." Christmas gifts for the
soldier boys of St. Paul's are to be pro-
vided out of the proceeds,
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES
SIGHT TESTED
—FREE—
Daytime or Evenings by graduates of
the "Canadian Opthalmie College"
LMeKIBBON'S DRUG STOREJ1.asoma. te=/
MINOR LOCALS.
—Palmerston's tax rate for this year
is 45 mills on the dollar.
—Regular monthly meeting of the
Public School Board next Tuesday
evening.
—Chief Constable Ferguson, of
Walkerton, has resigned. Mr. Ferguson
is a former resident of Wingham.
—County Clerk Lane received word
at Goderich on Tuesday that his son,
M. P. Lane, had been killed in action
in France.
—Attend the fall fair on Thursday,
October 12th. A good program of
sports and all the stock will be on
exhibition.
—Adjourned fall fair in Wingham on
Thursday, October 12th. Same
attractions as were advertised for
September 20th.
The first of the series of regularweek-
ly examinations was held in all the forms
on Monday of this week.
Three more students have reported
for duty.
Field Day will be held on Friday of
this week. As an interesting program
of sports has been prepared a good day
is expected. All friends of the school
are invited to be present. Should the
weather on; Friday prove unfavorable
the games will be held on the first fine
day after.
Death of Miss Nichol.
After an illness extending over sever-
al months, Miss Isabella Nichol passed
away on Friday evening last. Miss
Nichol spent her girlhood in Turnberry
and for a number of years had been
living iu London. She was held in high
esteem by a large circle of friends and
her death is deeply regretted. The
funeral took place on Monday afternoon
from the residence of her sister, Mrs.
James Thompson, Shuter street to the
Bluevale cemetery.
PICTURE HOUSE NOTES
The following are the features to .h
shown at the Picture House durin„y the
present month. Kindly re
these dates:—
Oct. 4-5 "My Lady Inco
Hazel Dawn.
Oct 9-10 "Di lomat " 6
Marie Doro.
Oct. 11-12 F,
His Wife"
well.
Oct. 16-17 "Blacklist"
Blanche Sweet.
Oct. 18-19 "To Have
5 parts Mae Murray.
Oct. 23-24 "Spider"
Pauline Frederick.
Oct. 25-26 "Puddenhead Wilson"
parts Theodore Roberts.
Oct. 30-31 "Poor Little Peppina"
parts Mary Pickford.
Nov. 1-2 "Nearly a King" 6 parts
John Barrymore.
—Hear J. H. Cameron, the popular
comedian in the Opera House on Thurs.
day Evening, October 12th, at the Fall
Fair Concert.
Mrs. Arthur Law, of Lower Wing -
ham on Saturday fell through the trap
door of the cellar and received a bad
shaking up as well as breaking several
ribs.
—Mrs. Wood received word Tuesday
that her husband, Pte. Charles F.
Wood was admitted to a hospital in
France, suffering from gunshot wounds
in the back.
Mr. Robt. McGee has accepted a
position in Seaforth and has moved his
household effects to that town. Mrs.
McGee and son left for their new home
on Tuesday morning.
—Many friends will be sorry to hear
that Mr. A. H. Wilford, Wingham's
progressive produce merchant• is con-
fined to the hospital through illness.
We wish for a speedy recovery.
ember
5 parts
Fire in Dwelling.
The fire alarm on Sunday night about
10 o'clock informed Winghamitss of a
fire at the home of Mr. Wm. H. David-
son, on Maple street. The fire started
in the attic and had gained considerable
headway before the alarm was given.
The firemen were promptly on duty and
had the fire under control in a short
time. Considerable damage was done
to the house by the fire and the water
damaged the contents to a considerable
extent. The damage is partially
covered by insurance.
"He
5 pa
parts
in Love with
Florence Rock -
5 parts
and to Hold"
5 parts
5
6
Progressive Euchre.
The members of Maitland Lodge,Inde-
pendent Order of Oddfellows will hold
their first progressive euchre party for
season on Thursday evening, October
5th. All members of the Order are in-
vited to attend.
—Miss Glenn of Glenn -Charles, Toron-
to, Canada's Hair Fashion Store, will be
in Wingham, Thur. Oct. 12th. Queen's
Hotel with a full line of Hair Goods.
Miss Glenn will be pieased to demon-
strate same.
—Newspaper advertising will bring
greater returns to a merchant because
he can talk to more people at a greater
distance, in less time and at a more
reasonable cost through the newspaper
than in any other way,
—Mr. John Fisher has purchased the
Eli Elliott property, known as the brick
yard in Turnberry, north of the town.
This will Make a good property for
Mr. Fisher to be used in connection
with his dairy business.
Thanksgiving Rates.
On account of the Thanksgiving Day,
the Grand Trunk Railway System will
issue return tickets at special rates, as
follows:—Single fare, good
going and
returning on Monday, October 9th;
single fare and one-third, good going on
Saturday, October 7th and Monday,
October 9th, valid for return up to
Tuesday, October 30th. Buy your
tickets and get information from H. B.
Elliott, Town Agent at the TIMES office.
r Foot Specialist
at our
store on Thursday
Of This Week
Read our advt. on last page
W. H. WILLIS
Invictus
Shoes
are made for the man
who cares about his
footwear ---the man who
appreciates quality, not
for the man who con-
siders price alone.
105
PATRIOTIC SOCIETY NOTES
The Society wishes to acknowledge
with thanks a donation of $15.00 from
the Girls' Athletic Association, of the
Wingham High School, one half to go
to the local Patriotic Society, and the
other half to the Canadian Red Cross.
The annual meeting of the Wingham
Patriotic Society for the election of
officers, and the transaction of other
important business will be held in the
Council Chamber on Friday, Oct. 6th,
at 3 o'clock sharp. It is hoped a large
number will be present.
SEE US FOR
Trunks AZ Valises
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W. J. GREER
The Shoe Man
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The End of the
War
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Married In Turnberry
A very pretty weddiug took place at
the home of Mr and Mrs. Wm. S. King,
Turnberry, on Wednesday, Sept. 27th,
1916 when their eldest daughter, Estelle,
was united in marriage to Mr. Wm. R.
Davidson of Mornington. promptly at
eleven -thirty the wedding march was
played by Miss Riddel, Newton, and the
bridal party entered the parlor and
took their place under a beautiful trim-
med arch, the bride was given away by
her father and wore a ivory silk trim-
med with real lace, pearls and carried
a boquet of bridal roses and maiden hair
fern. The ceremony was performed by
the Rev. D. Perrie of St. Andrew's,
Wingham. During the signing of the
register Miss Aiteheson of Bluevale sang
and played in her usual good style. After
congratulations the numerous friends
repaired to the dining room which was
beautifully decorated for the occasion,
About forty of their nearest friends at-
tended and showed their esteem by
beautiful wedding gifts. The bridal party
motored red to
Wingham and took the after-
noon train to London and other points. On
their return the young couple will take
up their residence on the groom's farm
in Mornington followed' by the best
wishes of all present for a long and
prosperous life.
A Social Evening
Rev. Jas. Hastie, who was the first
pastor of St. Andrew's Presbyterian
Church in Wingham, is spending a few
days in the district and a social evening
will be held in St. Andrew's Church on
Thursday evening of this week in order
that the members of the congregation
meeting
have the opportunityof
the former pastor. There will be a pro-
gram and refreshments will be served
An invitation is extended to all members
of the Congregation and old friends of
Mr. Hastie to attend this social gath-
ering.
en The��h� ought ie��lh�iL
the war will be over in a few
months �r a year at most.
u We then may look for an e
of rpnn.i��n and development
such as Cnn���ln has neverl:�i�r�vn
This will morn bury factories.
general impression among
men who ought to kn.tw' is that
the will be over in few
months or a at most.
We then tnay for an era
of expansion development
Cann da has known
will mean busy factories.
increase of population, demand
for houses and higher prices for
Real Estate.
The moral is—
BUY YOUR HOME NOW
We have a good list of excel-
lent properties for sale at right
prices.
Q TCfflt & COS[NS
REAL ESTATE, INSURANCE
and Ticket Agents
WINGHAM, ONTARIO.
Graniteware
Specials
We have just received a
large stock of extra quality
Granit ware to sell at lowest
prices.
Water Pails . . 25c
Preserving Fettles . 26c
Other articles at proportionate
prices.
RAE&THOIGSOIL
Lehigh Valley Coal Sates Co.
Coal
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