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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1916-12-07, Page 5December, 7 19 16SD . M 111, FORGGE XMAS SHOPPERS 11 l Fill° 01 Il 4 I MI: 11 .1;. Sn� ' I .11. DECEMBER starts our busy season for Xmas fI Shoppers. We have many lines in very suitable and use- ful gifts. We may suggest Soldiers' Gifts in Khaki Knitted Ties, Socks, Silk Handkerchiefs, Excelda Handkerchiefs boxed seperately in individual boxes. Boxed Underwear, Khaki Shirts LADIES' NOVELTIES In Silk Sweaters, Fancy Blouses, Silk Crepe Collars, Silk Hug -Me -Tights, and a big range of Fancy Christmas Handkerchiefs PARTICULAR DRESSERS For men's wear we have Silk Knitted Mufflers, Silk Knitted Ties, Suede Gloves, Silk Lined and Unlined, Initialed Handkerchiefs, Fancy Sweaters LADIES' COATS This month we have offered on sale 20 Ladies' Coats to clear at . $3.69 each Ladies' Coats --a lot of 40' coats at $6.75 each LADIES' FALL SUITS We offering o'ur balance of Ladies' Fall Suits in our newest styles in heavy setges, in sizes, 36-44, to clear, all suits at $14.95 each 11a'I: :IIICI: dux. • TtiP ' JT GHAM TIMES Page 5 W 1i iTEOY*UROH Whitechurch Red Cross Society have this week shipped the following goods: - 2 let aid pillows, valued at 25c; 28 feather pillow, $17; 84 prs. socks, $63; 5 towels, 65c; 24 prs. pillow covers, $7.20; 4 suits pyjamas, $3.25; 6 sheets, $3; 2 woollen shirts, $4; 26 surgical UU Licosa, ,LAMEWl OWN Mr. Geo. Falconer & Sons have been The Jamestown. Women's Institute adding to their estate by the purchase and Red Cross Circle met at the home of the Neil MacKinnon farm on the 2nd. of Mrs. Frank Balfour, Thursday after - con. We understand that the price noon, Nov. 23rd, and despite the un - was $5,700. John Falconer, one of the I favorable weather was well attended. sons, now on the 4th eon., will move , In the absence of the President, 1st onto the MacKinnon farm. The Mac- Vice Pres., Mrs. John McEwan took K' one are old-time residents and the charge of the meeting. Minutes of last shirts, $26. Total value, $124.35. The Society wishes to thank the following neighbors will be sorry to have them meeting were read. Moved by Mrs. Holt, seconded by Mrs, D. McDonald ladies for donations: — Mrs. John move away. Morrison, patriotic tea, $3, also 5 yds There passed away in Cluross, on Sat- that minute of spabeng a op edre —Carriwedd. cheesecloth and 5 yds cotte..; Mrs. Thos. urday, Nov. 18th. Miss. Patience New- Question Moore, tea, $4.60; Miss Tena Laidlaw, man, in the 67th year of her age. Miss brought forward by Mrs. McEwan and tea, $3, also 5 yds cotton; Mrs. John Newman was born in Prescott, of Irish reported on by Mrs, D. McDonald. It Webb,. tea, $2.40; Mrs. Richard Irwin, $2, also 2 pillows and pillow covers, 1 towel and old cotton; Miss M. Ferrie, 5 yds cotton and 1 pr socks; Miss Catharine Ross, $10; Miss Annie Henry, $5; Mrs. David Kennedy, $1; Mrs. John Craig, 1 suit pyjamas; Mrs. Robt. Shiell, $3. The following ladies donated one pillow:—Mrs. Thos. Gaunt, Mrs. Ed. Gaunt, Mrs. John Kennedy, Mrs. Moore jr., Mrs. Mirehouse, Mrs. Jas. Middleton. Mrs. F. Henry, Mrs. Robt. Ross, Mrs. Mac, Ross, Mrs. , Casemore, Miss M. Ferrie, Mrs. Jas. Purdon, Mrs. C. Ross, Miss S. Garbutt, Mrs. Wm. Dawson. Mrs. David Clow. The follpwing have donated two pillows:— Mrs. Arthur McLean, Mrs. 1 Jos. J. Tiffin, Mrs. Thos. Moore, Miss E. Davidson, Mrs. R. Irwin, Mrs. Wm. Taylor. The Society have also sent 110 prs, socks to the boys who enlisted from Whitechurch, .11. "I�LIII: LII!ul: :lluiie : Sill eu LY HANNA & Co. Mail Orders Promptly Filled Phone 70 Delineator and Butterick Patterns For Sale Gfi3E atY•oGi Val ti i 11 Alli. 111117 1111 1111 II'�S MIP 1'IIIP .11�61i: :Hili? :JtIL': uF L I SELL. Farm and Town Properties y list and get cellent values. n Hall. 'Phone EWART tate Agent ONTARIO +wravalimalloi- AUCTiONEERS McConnell & Vandrick Auctioneers for the Counties of Huron and Bruce, are prepared to take all kinds of sales. We are certain we can please. You can have either one or bothwithout extra charge. Orders 'can be left with F. McConnell, or with (I, P. Vandrick at the Merchants' B ese moderate., Wingham, Charg Before Buying be sure to hear the g,�,p ��wit• Cj��1'D!^ fly r` - f/?t LA COL L, GR I'l i+ 1 Pill Ir'��I parentage. When quite a child she moved with parents to Culross, then solid Queen's bush. where a home was hewn out on the 12th concession, whets Miss Newman spent her life. She was of a very kind an:; home loving dispos- ition, and was loved by the whole neighborhood A Methodist by faith, she was a faithful member of Salem church and was always interested and active in the affairs of the Sanctuary. She was the eighth of a family of five sons and five daughters to answer the last call. Her brother, Mr. John New- man, of Toronto, and Mrs. Sok:men Hardy, of Culross, survive. Report for November of S. S. No. 3, Culross. Subjects examined upon were Hygiene, Nature Study and Composition Names in order of merit. Form IV, Jr.— Annie Walters, Edna McKenzie, Percy Caslick. Form III, Sr.—Arthur Stapleton, George Falconer, Annie Pickell, t Harry Bateman. Fprm III Jr.—Walter McKenzie, }Daniel McKenzie. was moved by Mrs Holt that we follow the plan suggested by Mrs. McDonald which met with the approval of all members present. As Miss M. Strachan was absent there was no paper read '&s was intended. Business meeting closed by singing National Anthem. During the afternoon the ladies engaged in quilting and sewing. One quilt was completed, 20 towels and 2 washrags were hemmed and two suits of pyjamas finished. As there were still three suits to be made up, some of the ladies kindly offered to finish same at their homes. Lunch was served by Mrs. Balfour and Mrs. King. Proceeds of tea amounted to $7.16. Form II—Nelson Pickell Mary Moir, Joseph King, tEdwin King, Wilfred McKenzie. Form I— !Clarence Werth, 1Philip Dawson, ties, tMaryetta King. Primer— Ruby Caslick, tAlexander King, Owen King, Andy McKenzie, }Agnes King. Pupils whose names are marked with an asterick were absent for one or more exams. O. W. Pickard, teacher. BRUSSELS W. L. Leatherdale and son, of Win- nipeg, are here on a visit with the former's parents. Electric lighting rates, have been ad- vanced here from 10 cents to 12 cents per kilowatt, owing to the high price of coal. A car of coal was received at the electric light plant last week, so that the lights are now burning after being in darkness for a week. Lorne Looney has been engaged as butter maker at the creamery here to fill the vacancy caused by the removal of Lorne Stephenson. At the annual meeting of the Cana- dian Independent Telephone Company, held in Toronto last week, Postmaster Scott, of Brussels, was elected president for the ensuing year. David Tomlinson died at his home on William street, on Monday, Nov. 27th, in his 78th year. He had only been in bed a week, but had not enjoyed good health for several years. The funeral took place to Brussels cemetery on Thursday afternoon. He is survived by a widow and two daughters. ISLTTB. Dr. Allison has signed up with the C. A. M. C. and will reported for duty on Wednesday. The doctor and Mrs. Allison will be greatly missed by their many friends .in Blyth, but all honor him in the stand he has taken. Mrs. D. D. Crittenden received word On Thursday Nov. 20th, of the death of her mother, Mrs. Penhale, at the home of her mother, Mrs. H. Kilmer, of St. Thomas. The deceased lady was in the 84th year of her age and had not been in good health since July last. She was well known in Blyth, having The pupils and people of S. S. No. 4, visited her daughter here on various where Miss Isabel MeNab is teacher, occasions. In religion deceased was a realized $20.00 for the Belgian Relief Methodist and took a deep interest in fund through the sale of Belgian Church work. She leaves to mourn her miniature flags. It should prove a loss Your sons and three daughters. pleasant memory — the helping of a A serious breakdown happened at needy yet btave people who did their the Bainton Bros. tannery when in duty nobly. some unaccountable way the governor belt on the engine broke, causing the engine to run away, and as there was no person in the engine -room at the time it caused considerable damage be- fore in stopped. The flywheel on the engine broke and one part of it which weighed a few hundred pounds, went sailing through the ceiling and roof of the building and traveled about 100 yards from the tannery. while another piece went through the cement wall. Mr. Bert Bawton had been working in the engine -room shortly before the accident. rnotcitl%. Russell Currie, 4th line, who has been ill from an operation, has gone to Hamilton for a holiday. He was ac- companied by his cousin, Miss Annie Bayne, who had been visiting here for the past month. r SS :r. We wish to extend hearty congratu- lations to Chas. A. Bryans, son of Wm. and Mrs. Bryans, 4th line, who on the 22nd inst., took unto himself a wife in the person of Miss Rose Ainlay Dyer, daughter of the late Rev. W. S. and Mrs. Dyer, of Philadelphia, Pa. That their joys may be many is the wish of a wide circle in this locality. LIYhl ? TO' I iltl ttmaT.9 Toronto, Dec. 4 —Receipts at the Union Stock Ya Is to -day were 165 cars, made uo of 3.255 cattle, 279 calve , 723 h ,ge, 1,404 sheep and lambs. Christmas beef cattle trade was in full swing to -day, in a strong and active market, and some very choice loads of finished cattle offering, Prices ruled strong and higher. Choicest loads sold up to $8,75 and one load at $9. The general run of good butcher cattle ruled 20c. to 25c. higher. Lambs were very strong and 25c. to 50c. higher. Sheep 25c. higher. Calves strong; good demand for grassers. Hogs steady to easier. Export $ 8 25 $ 8 60 Butcher cattle choice 7 60 7 90 do medium...... 6 75 7 01 Butcher cows choice11 25 6 50 do medium.... .... • 5 75 6 2.5 do common..,.. 5 75 6 55 do bulls........ G 85 7 15 Feeders 6 30 6 85 Stockers 6 00 6 25 do medium 5 50 6 01 do light 5 00 5 75 Canners and cutters3 75 4'40 Milkers, choice .. 70 00 I00 00 Springers .... . • 50 00 109 t0 Common and medium..... 40 00 60 00 Lambs .................. 6 00 9 00 Light ewes. 7 35 9 00 do bucks. 6 50 S 50 Hogs fed and watered 10 90 11 00 10 4 do f.o.b........8 09 11 50t Calves Don't let the high cost of living deter you from getting a raf Although costs of material and labor have increased, Columbia prices are lower in many instances than they were a year ago, because of the tremendously increased demand—anti they are the best value in musical instruments obtainable. . Grafonolas $20 to $475. _Records 85c. up. Fit any machine, is w: WAWANOSEU Saturday Nov. 25th witnessed the departure of another pioneer in the person of Henry Lawlor. He was born n Auburn the County of Peel 78 years ago. When he was eleven years of age he accompanied his parents to the township of East Wawanosh on the Blyth gravel road. At that time the trees of the forest stood in primeva grandeur. The deer and hear wandered at will, blazes on the trees guided the traveller and the howling wolves caused hitn to quicken his pace at the approach of night. Then, as now, the bluebird and robin were the harbingers of spring with the ,addition of the coo of the wild pigeon and the strains of the Canadian band. The deceased spent his youth in cleaning up the farm now owned by Jacob Soltz. He was a con- sistent member of the Methodist church, a kind and obliging neighbour, quiet and retiring in his dispostton. having a kind word for all. He was one of the oldest. members of the village lodge of Oratgemen and a regular attendant until compelled by age to desist. About 52 years ago he was married to Miss Mary Lawlor, who survives him, also the following members of his family: George. Mrs. Henry, Mrs, McCiarty and Mrs. Sennett, of Gull Lake. Saskatchewan; Joseph and Mrs. Ackridge, of the Soo; Arthur, at home and Mrs. Armstrong, of Hullett. Of 5,000 Newfoundlanders who have enlisted in the British Navy or the Newfoundland regiment, more than 600 have been reported killed, ISARD'S ut Price Sale.. Women's, Misses and Children's Winter Coats Buy Now at a Saving of 20 to 30 par cent Women's New Style Winter Coats, comprising 28 Traveller's Samples and other lines to be sold at a saving to you of from Three to Five Dollars. Girls' Coats A range of sizes, pretty stylesto t girls age $8 12, 14, 16, yrs. $ $ Children's Coats For ages 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 years, made in good style. Cut Price to Clear $3.95 Furs We are showing a large stock of Ladies' Fur , Muffs and Stoles in Persian Limb, Natural Wolfe, Black, Fox, Golden Fox, 1V1inl., :Marmot. Special Line of Muff at $5.00 1-1. E. Two Stores IISARD & Co. Wingham Ont t e ti LIP eg Ladies' Exclusive Lines of r 1 Toltet .Articles and Preparations � A line that appeals to elite. c? PARSIAN '! PORTS LTD. H. B. ELLIOTT Sole Agent _ ONTARIO WING(': IAM —Wingham, Nov. 1, 1916 Flour er 1001bs 4 45 to 5 10 Fall wheat 1 50 to 1 70 Oats ]) 55 to 0 65 Barley 0 95 to 1 00 Peas... „ ,2 01 to 2 On Butter dairy .0 33 to 0 40 Eggs per dot . ...., 0 35 to 0 87 Wood per cord .......2 50 to '3 01' Hay per ton 9 00 to 10 00 Hogs..... . . . . .. 12 (3O to 12 00 A flight to ti ., North Pole by hydro aeroplane in 1918 is the task which � .�_ ------•-------•----•_'---_...._._._.__. �_..—W_-•-.-.----_._---.--.----_------ Capt. Ronald Amundsen, of Norway, 1 discoverer of the S )nth Pole, has set 1 for himself. i �j ON• SA LE Arthur Metoche and Louis Archam- , , rstm.as HERE bault were drowned in the St. Lawrence at Valleyfield, together with Roy Lebossu, an ag.d hermit, whom they ards went to rescue from an island. MISS E. CARSON Resident Manager. Wingham. Ont. OW Now Opened In the National Hotel where I will handle all kinds of Meats, Poultry, Butter and Eggs All orders promptly attended to, Your patronage is solicited, FARMERS Higheing st estllyour ma market prices paid. aid. Eggs. • g Butter and 111 W., J. Arn,OUI' Telephone 62 Winghaln, Ont.