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The Wingham Times, 1914-06-04, Page 1mow s THE WIN (]HAM TIME VOL. XLIII.—NO, 2wo No. 2 Folding Brownie $5.00 We carry, a fine line of Brownie Cameras, Kodaks, Premo's and Supplies Cameras are priced from $2.00 and upwards Kodak weather is with us—the nicest season of the year. Why not take a Kodak with you in your rambles? It makes an ideal thied party—never in the way. You secure snaps of friends end scenes that in future years will be very highly prized, J. W. McKIBBON DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN LION StOre ,EpargpigiIIIIM2M1 12511117111•11111110111111191111, IMIN.794.11.101111•11.110 Christie's Grocery PHONE 59. Store opens 7 a.m. Closes 7 p.m. Agent for Fleischman's Yeast. • Pine Applesother ship - Have art - to arrive Thursday. Large pines are still scarce but we are get- ting the best obtainable. Will fill all orders With good sound fruit. arsioria*riaothiiiramie Strawberries Tsei e rive by express on Thursday and we are advised that they are choice. iiali•irnbi.1010.krftiatiffniAlsOsararatoker• Tomatoes 8"eet another lot s arn e as last. They were exceptionally choice. Lowest possible price for sanaaTari. siesalailleaslatameseleannial ge 1111111111111‘444.., WINGHAN, ONTARIO THURSDAY JUNE I 1914 Early Morning Train Wrecked G. T. R. TRAIN FROM KINCARDINE DITCHED NEAR WINGHAM. ENGINEER AND FIRE- MAN HAD NARROW ESCAPE, The Grand Trunk train, Conduetor Ireland in charge, due here at 6.30 a.m., was wrecked near the curve at what is known as Oruikshank's Crossing, about one and a half miles west of Wingham, on IVIanday morninglast, in which three man of the train crew were injured and two horses belongin,g to Mr.J.L. Kelly were killed. The horses bad in some manner got onto the track just east of the curve*, and the train was too close to them before the engineer could slacken speed. One of the animals struck by the engine was thrown clear of the track and was found near the fence, The other, however, which is supposed to have been in the centre of the track when struck, fell in front of the engine again, the front part of the train dragging the carcase of the horse some distance and causing the engine to leave the track and plow into the bank to the right and turned over, the front wheels having been completely torn from the engine. The baggage car also left the rails and ran into the bank opposite to the engine, this caus- ing the tender to turn on its side cross- wise of the track, nearly demolished, the trucks being torn completely away, as also was the front wheels of the bag- gage car. The coaches, although they left the rails, stayed on the track. Engineer Samuel Moorhead and Joseph Herrington, fireman, were fortunately thrown from the cabin when the con- tact came, as otherwise both would probably have been killed. As it was, however, they received some severe bruises and were badly broken up, es- pecially the Areman, who was the most seriously injured. The baggageman was thrown to the" floor of the car by the contact and received a painful brise on the right knee. The engineer and fireman were taken to the hospital as soon as possible, where their wounds were attended to by Dr. Kennedy, and will we are pleased to report, that cover if no internal injuries are sus - Engineer 'Moorhead was able to leave for Pahnerston on Tuesday and Fire.. man Herrington will be able to leave on 'Friday. Fortunately the passenger coaches remained on the track and be- yond a shaking up the passengersasome seventeen in number, escaped injury. The London train went to the scene of the wreck and conveyed the passengers to Wingharn station. The Palmerston and Stratford auxiliaries were on the scene as- soon as possible and cleared away the wreckage, in the meantime the passengers on the intervening trains were transferred at scene of the block- ade. The tracks were cleared in time to allow the 9.16 p.m, train to go through. The accident caused consider- able excitement among the residents of town and fully fifty per cent. visited the scene of the accident. Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers 1. 0. 0. F. Elect Officers. At the last meeting of Maitland Lodge, I. 0. 0. the following officers were elected for the comig half year:— I. P. G., W. W. Hough; Noble Grand, W. 13,. Elliott; Vice Grand, H. J. Jobb; Rec.-Secy., john F. Groves; Fin.-Seey, W. 3. Heinen Treas., H. B. Elliott; delegates to grand lodge, J. W. Dodd, John Amsbury; district representatives, Joseph Guest, Roht. Allen, 11. Hins- cliffe. . Hotel Assessments Reduced. . The adjourned sitting, pf the Court of Revision was held on Friday evening lastanca after further consideration on the question of the assessment on the different hotel properties in the town, the 0eurt decided on a general reduction which amounts to practically 40 per cent. Married at St. Marys. ea XMr. aVm. Dow, formerly of asafst Wawanosh—and who, now reside e near Dublin was married recently at St. Marys to Miss Helen Inglis, fortnerly of Wingham./ Many old friends here .will extend hearty congratulatians. Mr. and Mrs. Dow have been spending a few days with relatives and old friends in East Wawanosh and Whitechurch. Baseball League Organized. The Lakeside Division of the Northern Baseball League was organized here on Friday last, delegates being present from Lacknow, Teeswater and Kincar- dine. The league will consist of teams from Wingham, Lucknow, Teeswater and Kincardine, A double schedule was drawn up, which will give the lovers of baseball an ample opportunity to watch their favorite game being played. The following is the schedule for the season: Wingham at Teeswater June 5th Lucknow at Kincardine June 9th Teeswater at Lucknow June llth Kincardine at Wingham . June 12th Teeswater at Kincardine June 16th Wingham at Lucknew June '18th Kincardine at Teeswater June 25th 1 Lucknow at Wingham June 26th Inieknow at Teeswater July 6th Wingham at Kincardine July Ith Kincardine at Lucknow July 10th Teeswater at Wingharn July 15th Kincardine at Lucknow July 16th Lucknow at Kincardine Ally 22nd Wingham at Teeswater July 24th Eineardine at WInghain July 29th Teeswater at lancardine Ally 31st Teeswater at Kincardine Aug. ath Wingham at Lucknow Aug. 7th Lucknow at Wingham Aug. 12th Itineardine at Tees water Aug. 14th Lucknow at Teeswater Aug. 18th Wingham at lancardine Aug. 21st Teeswater at Winglistra Aug. 20th Kincardine at Lueknow Aug. 27th The following officers were elected: Iton. Presidents, a. G. Anderson, Dr Di. Bruce. President, L. Kennedy:, Secy.-Treas., R. M. Eccleeton; Committee, the dee- gates present. Wind Storm. A very severe storm passed over this section on Friday evening last, the high wind doing considerable damage. In town part of the roof of Mr. It. Beattie's livery stable was taken off, and also a portion of the roof of the building to the east of the livery stable. Con siclerable damage was also done to fruit and shade trees in this locality, as well as the breaking of *several windows in town. Special Services. Mr. W. L. Clark, of Toronto, repre- sentative of the Temperance and Moral Reform Movement in Canada, conchtet- ed service in the Methodist church here on Sunday last. In the morning he spoke on the responsibility of parents, and in the evening on the management of our boys and girls. In the afternoon he gave a talk to men, taking for his subject, "Nature and Manhood," On Monday and Tuesday evenings he ad- dressed congregations upon the Temper- ance and Moral Reform Movement. Died in Elora. Mr. John Main, a well-known resident of Elora nestled away on Sunday last. Mr. Main had been a respected resident of Elora and distriet for years and at the time of his death was a member of the Town Council. He was well-known to a number of our readers. The fol- lowing from Wingham and district at- tended the funeral at Elora on Wednes- day: -Mr. and Mrs. John T. Currie, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Currie, Mrs. John Wilson, Mrs. We J. Deyell, and Messrs. W. J. Andrew, Jim. C. and David Currie. Abuse of Party Line, • A certain young lady wanted to use the telephone the other day, being on a party line. She first listened if anyone was using the line, when she heard a woman say to someone she was talking to, "I just put on a pan of beans for dinner." The young lady tried the phone several times to speak, and each time the other latly was talking; so after half an hour's wait the young lady said "Madam I smell your beans sburning, "a scream and hasty hanging up of the receiver closed, the gossiping conver- sation and the young lady got the line. • .4......••••••••••• Must Give Half Way. A section in tno Highway Travel Act reads as follows: --Where a person travelling or being upon it highway in charge of a vehicle, meets another vehicle, he shall turn ont to the right from the centre of the road, allowing the vehicle to meet one half of the road." Vehicle includes rilas drawn by horses or other animals, a traction engine or motor vehicle. This is quot- ed because some farmers are of the opinion that the law in regard to autos did npt come within the meaning of the General Act in regard to giving half way on the public highway. 1 SLIPPER SALE FOR THE KIDDIES 1 Read our a4, on last page W. H. WILLIS & CO allilliii1111511111111111kilataMalatiatitallaillaillaiSa vai,,rompe,•••••••••••••••••••••• • TOWN COUNCIL. The regular meeting of the Town Council was held on Monday evening with all the members present and alay- or Irwin presiding Minutes of pre- vious meeting were read and approved. The Women's Institute sent a com- munication thanking the Council for the free use of Council. Chamber for the holding of their meetings. A communication was read from the Northwestern Ontario Hydro Associa- tion, requesting Wingham to oecome a member of the Association and also pass a resolution, impressing upon the Provincial Hydro Electric Commission the wisdom of all uninicipalities sharing equal in hydro power. On motion of Reeve McKibben and Coun. Currie it was decided to become a member of theAssociation and pass the resolution. The Finance Committee recommend- ed the payment of a number of accounts for the various departments, and on motion of Reeve McKibben and Coun. Patterson, the report of the commit- tee was adopted. On motion of Couns Elliott and Young, tbe Chief was relieved of the diity of .bell ringer. On motion of Couns Elliott and Cur- rie, the house and lot on Scott street, the property of the Town, was placed under the jurisdiction of the Property Committee with power to make the necessary repairs. By -Law 104, to goyern and regulate street traffic on Josephine street, be- tween the north side of Victoria street and the G. T. R. tracks was given three readings and on motion of Reeve Me- Kibbon and Coun. Bell was left over until next meeting for further consid- eration. By -Law No. 705 to procure money to meet current expenditure was given three readings and on motion of Couns Isbister and Patterson, was passed and read. Mr. W. J. Greer addressed the. Coun- cil, asking for a grant for the Turn - berry Agricultural Society. Mr. Greer pointed out that no grant was given last year and that other towns were liberal in their grants towards the holding of the fall fairs. On motion of Comm Isbister and Young, a grant of $40 was made, On motion of Reeve McKibben and dm. Currie, $200 of the Public Library grant was ordered to be paid when same is required by Public Library Board. Council then adjourned. Conservative Convention. A. well attended meeting of the North Huron Conservatives was held in the town hall, Wingham, on Wednesday afternoon last. Mr. A. H. Musgrove, M.p.,, and Mr. C. R. McKeown, M.P.P., of Orangeville, addressed the meeting. Mr. Musgrove was again chosen as candidate in the Conserva- tive interests in North Huron. Memorial Services In. the Opera House on Sunday, June 7th, The Salvation Army will be holding the Memorial services for the officers and soldiers who lost their lives on the "Empress of Ireland". /The address will be given by the Rev. D. Perrie, supported by Mr. Riley, Baptist Minis- ter, Dr. Redmond, Rev. E. G. Dymond and other speakers.. There will be a childrens white -robed choir beeides other special singing. The service will be held at 8 o'clock, p. m. Si A YEAR IN ADVANCE 1811111a*M111011M111M1118401201aWar'a The leading Shoe Stere • MR. AND MRS. PETER FISHER. Golden Wedding Celebration MR. AND MRS, PETER FISHER CELEBRATE THEIR FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF WEDDED LIFE. Not many people are privileged to spend -My years of happy wedded life, but SUCh has been the privelege of our esteemed residents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Fisher. On May 24th, the home of our worthy Postmaster was the scene of this happy event, when only the immediate members of the family were present. Mr. Fisher is one of Wingham's oldest residents. He was born in Killin, Perthshire, cotland. He came with his parents to Canada in 1831 and settled in Osgoode, but in 1846 removed to Guelph where he learned the woolen manufacturing business. From 1853 until 1857, he had the management of the Guelph woolen mill, after which he was in business on his own account there, until 1863. In 1860, he purchased the Government water privelege in Wingham, on which he built saw, flour- ing and woolen mills, and is thus the foundm of manufacturing in Wingharn. In 1875, his mills were destroyed by fire, but he at once formed a partnership with his brother Archie and rebuilt Mr. Fisher discontinued active business a number of years ago On May 21tb, 1864 fifty years ago, Mr. Fisher was pood Roads Meeting. VA meeting of the autoists and others was held in the Council Chamber on Tuesday evening last. The Chairmanr Mr. L. Kennedy, introduced the speak- er for the evening, Dr. Doolittle, of Toronto. The speaker gave a short his- tory of the good roads movement start- ed by Mr. Pattellp, of Woodstock some 30 years ago for the benefit of bicyclists/ The first attempt at good road making was acme between Stony Creek and Grimby in Wentworth County, twenty- five years ago, winch is still in good condition. These roads the speaker claimed were of great value to the farmer in getting his produce to the market, and helped to advance the land Value past which they ran. The speak- er allowed what the Motor League had I done in the provinee to advance the good road movement, and bow the On- tario Government had at last taken up the same and advanced funds for their tetahishment. Guelph. who was the first bride brought into Wingham, and but few of the old residents now remain to look back upon those early days of pioneer life in the bush country, As might be expected, this favored couple were the recipient of a number of gold tokens, expressions of the filial love and esteem in which they are held by relatives and friends. Among the more fitting gifts were a beautiful gold -headed cane and gold - headed silk parasol, gold chain and gold brooch and a rich tray of Haveland China in gold and white. Mr. Fisher has been Postmaster of Wingham since 1867, a period of nearly fifty years and during those long years of service has given the duties of his offiee the very best of attention and can to -day be well- known as "Wingham's grand old man" and we are safe in saying that every resident of Wingham and district highly esteem our excellent Postmaster and his good wife. Covering an acquaintance of upwards of twenty-five years the Times editor can heartily join with the large circle of friends in extending congratulations and expressing the wish that many years may come and go be- fore the life-long companionship be - married to Miss Louisa E. Wright, of tween Mr. and Mrs. Fisher is severed. Model Farm Excursion. The annual union Farmers' Institqtes Excursion to the Model Farm at,Giielph will be run this year via GeXR. on Thursday, June 18th. Thaseta one of the popular outing§ of theasarear. Special train will leaae Wingfam at 7.30 a. m. and return fa& it' $2.05. Tickets good for return on special train leaving Guelph at 7 p, m. or on any regular train day following. Buy your tickets from H. B. Elliott, Town Agent for the G. T. R. at the Tames office. Conservative Convention. A well attended meeting was held at Seaforth in the Conservative inter- ests when Dr. Macklin, of Goderich, was unanimously elected candidate for Centre Huron to oppose the present member, Mr. Wm. Peoudfoot, M.P.P. Messrs. W. J. Greere D. Bell, J. F. Groves, Joseph Underwood, David Gal- loway and A. H. Musgrove, M.P.P. were among those who attended the convention from Wingham. Celebration Notes. The committee in charge of the par- ade, Messrs. L..Binkley and A. H. Wil- ford, expect this feature of the cele- bration, which will occur in the forenoon of hay ist. to be something above the ordinary. Excellent prizes svill be given for the best decorated automobile, and for the best Calathumpian display. The committee ask the assistance of all auto owners and those willing to take part itr the Calathumpian parade to notifv thern as early as possible. Another very important event will be the baloon ascent:4o n by it lady aeronaut who is computed to be the best in America. The committee is offering a handsame gold watch to the man who is willing to aecotnpany the lady in the ascension. The gentleman must weigh at least 225 lbs. All aspirants to give his name to Mr. W. II. Willis any time before July lst, The evening events ydU conclude with the most magnificient display of fireworks ever seen in this district. Successsul Jubilee Services. The congregation of the Whitechurch Presbyterian Church held very success- ful Jubilee services on Sunday and Paon- day lase Three of the former pastors of the church conducted the services in the persons of Rev. W. H. Ged- des, Ailsa Craig; Rev. Geo. P. Dun- can, Port Credit and Rev. G. M. Dunn, Toronto. The morning an& afternoon services were of tbe old time nature, with no organ in use and Mr. Robt. Simpson acting as precentor in the morning and Mr. Alex. Simpson in the evening. The choir had charge of the musical service inthe evening and gave excellent service. The Sunday services were very largely attended. On Mon- day evening an old time tea -meeting was he:d and was laghly successful and well attended. After the inner man had been been fully satisfied an ex.. cellent program was provided. The pastor, Rev. J. TJre Stewart presided and in addition to addresses by the former pastors named above there were addresses by two former pastors, Rev. Andrew MacNabb, 'Underwood, and Rev. R. McEachern, Owen Sound. Rev. A. M. Boyle, B.A., of Belgrave, conveyed greetings from Maitland Presbytery; Rev. Mr, McIntosh from St. Helens and Mr. Harry McGee from Calein Church. The choir of the ehurch rendered an excellent musical program. The pastor, Rev. J, Ure Stewart and the members of the congregation can well congratulate themselves on the very sveceesful fiftieth anniversary ser- vices. A Jubilee souvenir booklet was ssued by the congregation, containing pictures of the old and new church. the manse, present and former pastors, the members of session and the board of managers. The booklet was printed at the TINES office. We do not like prais- ing work exeeuted at this office, but can say that this was tho best job of the kind every printed in this office. On page four of this issue will be found an interesting history of the congregation from the time of organization to the present time. At the Sunday services and on Motley evening in the neighbor- hood of t1400.00 was realized. IThat she has cried all the Shoe Stores in town and the Children's Shoes she gets at W. J. Greer's My Ma Says Look Better AND Wear Better than any of the shoes she has bought at other stores. She says also, that she thinks W. J. Greer's .ices are a little lower than others ask for shoes not so good She says, too, that after this she is going right to W.J.Greer's and get my shoes without looking around. W. J. GRE„ER THE SHOE MAN ...•••IN.ON.P.4,.../....,./....••,,,,..e...0•0,4.01,..."..0W...,...,....... 1,-.....--,-..--r•-•-•nar.c.,...r -4.-n_ -..zoompSics We have just had placed in our 1 hands for immediate sale on account of the failing health of theowner, one of the finest 101 acre firms in the County of Huron. The farm is well fenced with wire and drained with tile, and has on it P large brick hou-se and epIendid barn with eement stables throughout, is well watered and has no waste land. All clean and in a high state of cultivatio-n. Five acres of maple bush. Close to market on good gravel road, R. D. and telephone. TERMS: Half Cash, and Balance at 5 per cent. It always pays to buy a good Farm, so don't mita this opportun- ity to get one at a right price. Wind and Weather insupse Storms are doing great damage all around us. Are you protected. We are agents for tha 'Hartford" one of the largest and strongest companies in the world. Rates are about half of those of the local companies, and no premium note. I Ritchie& Neu REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE L=111,0,NTARI0. WHERE TO BUY YOUR FLOUR When you want flour, come and speak to us about it. We are millers and make a study of each kind of flour, and know which is best for each need. We have different makes— Blended Flour Quality which is our biggest of all flours • Milverton and Exeter Manitoba Wheat Flour Five Lilies Five Roses Purity Royal Household Ontario Flour PuteaelPan—best of all Pastry. Only special prices on five bag lots We have a gnantity ea choice pota- toes on hand order now HOWSON & BROCKLEOANK i Phone 10 PURE SEEDS aelialral0111111101110111=111261Maaaalliagaile COLLEGE AT liONE 11404••••••••Amoi.lisaimitioWagoi Timm& of ambitious yeang In# o - I plo are fast To enuring in tio.ir own nonua to twe'apy lucrative pesith as TIS stenograt,ht rs boolpers, telettruph- cm tiviI st-rviitre nts. In faet every sutler° of Bas;ness .Aetivities. Yon may finish at college If yet wtAli. runitious guar. antretl. Enter college ary day hull. vitluul instrnetion. Expert tenehers. Thirty year's experience. Largest trainors in ranado. S f' vet eolleges. t, mat.1 court.0 for tt itch 0'N MtIllated with Commercial Eductt tors' Association of Canada Summer School at the famous Spotton Ensincsa Corege, London. Wilgham Business Coliego imiliamismicouratimuClco. Spotton, W. I'. ir,Intrtstikuli. lar---------).---'"*aaa FREE Demonstration ON June 6111, 1914 OF Lacquer 8 t The Household Lacquer for Refinishing Furni- ture., Linoleum, Oilcloth, etc. Free Souvenir to each lady Free Drawidg Book for each child. e_S---ag3 Rae 86 Thompson Hardware Merchants Phone 27 _______---..—.......--......--.........i IMIN.794.11.101111•11.110 Christie's Grocery PHONE 59. Store opens 7 a.m. Closes 7 p.m. Agent for Fleischman's Yeast. • Pine Applesother ship - Have art - to arrive Thursday. Large pines are still scarce but we are get- ting the best obtainable. Will fill all orders With good sound fruit. arsioria*riaothiiiramie Strawberries Tsei e rive by express on Thursday and we are advised that they are choice. iiali•irnbi.1010.krftiatiffniAlsOsararatoker• Tomatoes 8"eet another lot s arn e as last. They were exceptionally choice. Lowest possible price for sanaaTari. siesalailleaslatameseleannial ge 1111111111111‘444.., WINGHAN, ONTARIO THURSDAY JUNE I 1914 Early Morning Train Wrecked G. T. R. TRAIN FROM KINCARDINE DITCHED NEAR WINGHAM. ENGINEER AND FIRE- MAN HAD NARROW ESCAPE, The Grand Trunk train, Conduetor Ireland in charge, due here at 6.30 a.m., was wrecked near the curve at what is known as Oruikshank's Crossing, about one and a half miles west of Wingham, on IVIanday morninglast, in which three man of the train crew were injured and two horses belongin,g to Mr.J.L. Kelly were killed. The horses bad in some manner got onto the track just east of the curve*, and the train was too close to them before the engineer could slacken speed. One of the animals struck by the engine was thrown clear of the track and was found near the fence, The other, however, which is supposed to have been in the centre of the track when struck, fell in front of the engine again, the front part of the train dragging the carcase of the horse some distance and causing the engine to leave the track and plow into the bank to the right and turned over, the front wheels having been completely torn from the engine. The baggage car also left the rails and ran into the bank opposite to the engine, this caus- ing the tender to turn on its side cross- wise of the track, nearly demolished, the trucks being torn completely away, as also was the front wheels of the bag- gage car. The coaches, although they left the rails, stayed on the track. Engineer Samuel Moorhead and Joseph Herrington, fireman, were fortunately thrown from the cabin when the con- tact came, as otherwise both would probably have been killed. As it was, however, they received some severe bruises and were badly broken up, es- pecially the Areman, who was the most seriously injured. The baggageman was thrown to the" floor of the car by the contact and received a painful brise on the right knee. The engineer and fireman were taken to the hospital as soon as possible, where their wounds were attended to by Dr. Kennedy, and will we are pleased to report, that cover if no internal injuries are sus - Engineer 'Moorhead was able to leave for Pahnerston on Tuesday and Fire.. man Herrington will be able to leave on 'Friday. Fortunately the passenger coaches remained on the track and be- yond a shaking up the passengersasome seventeen in number, escaped injury. The London train went to the scene of the wreck and conveyed the passengers to Wingharn station. The Palmerston and Stratford auxiliaries were on the scene as- soon as possible and cleared away the wreckage, in the meantime the passengers on the intervening trains were transferred at scene of the block- ade. The tracks were cleared in time to allow the 9.16 p.m, train to go through. The accident caused consider- able excitement among the residents of town and fully fifty per cent. visited the scene of the accident. Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers 1. 0. 0. F. Elect Officers. At the last meeting of Maitland Lodge, I. 0. 0. the following officers were elected for the comig half year:— I. P. G., W. W. Hough; Noble Grand, W. 13,. Elliott; Vice Grand, H. J. Jobb; Rec.-Secy., john F. Groves; Fin.-Seey, W. 3. Heinen Treas., H. B. Elliott; delegates to grand lodge, J. W. Dodd, John Amsbury; district representatives, Joseph Guest, Roht. Allen, 11. Hins- cliffe. . Hotel Assessments Reduced. . The adjourned sitting, pf the Court of Revision was held on Friday evening lastanca after further consideration on the question of the assessment on the different hotel properties in the town, the 0eurt decided on a general reduction which amounts to practically 40 per cent. Married at St. Marys. ea XMr. aVm. Dow, formerly of asafst Wawanosh—and who, now reside e near Dublin was married recently at St. Marys to Miss Helen Inglis, fortnerly of Wingham./ Many old friends here .will extend hearty congratulatians. Mr. and Mrs. Dow have been spending a few days with relatives and old friends in East Wawanosh and Whitechurch. Baseball League Organized. The Lakeside Division of the Northern Baseball League was organized here on Friday last, delegates being present from Lacknow, Teeswater and Kincar- dine. The league will consist of teams from Wingham, Lucknow, Teeswater and Kincardine, A double schedule was drawn up, which will give the lovers of baseball an ample opportunity to watch their favorite game being played. The following is the schedule for the season: Wingham at Teeswater June 5th Lucknow at Kincardine June 9th Teeswater at Lucknow June llth Kincardine at Wingham . June 12th Teeswater at Kincardine June 16th Wingham at Lucknew June '18th Kincardine at Teeswater June 25th 1 Lucknow at Wingham June 26th Inieknow at Teeswater July 6th Wingham at Kincardine July Ith Kincardine at Lucknow July 10th Teeswater at Wingharn July 15th Kincardine at Lucknow July 16th Lucknow at Kincardine Ally 22nd Wingham at Teeswater July 24th Eineardine at WInghain July 29th Teeswater at lancardine Ally 31st Teeswater at Kincardine Aug. ath Wingham at Lucknow Aug. 7th Lucknow at Wingham Aug. 12th Itineardine at Tees water Aug. 14th Lucknow at Teeswater Aug. 18th Wingham at lancardine Aug. 21st Teeswater at Winglistra Aug. 20th Kincardine at Lueknow Aug. 27th The following officers were elected: Iton. Presidents, a. G. Anderson, Dr Di. Bruce. President, L. Kennedy:, Secy.-Treas., R. M. Eccleeton; Committee, the dee- gates present. Wind Storm. A very severe storm passed over this section on Friday evening last, the high wind doing considerable damage. In town part of the roof of Mr. It. Beattie's livery stable was taken off, and also a portion of the roof of the building to the east of the livery stable. Con siclerable damage was also done to fruit and shade trees in this locality, as well as the breaking of *several windows in town. Special Services. Mr. W. L. Clark, of Toronto, repre- sentative of the Temperance and Moral Reform Movement in Canada, conchtet- ed service in the Methodist church here on Sunday last. In the morning he spoke on the responsibility of parents, and in the evening on the management of our boys and girls. In the afternoon he gave a talk to men, taking for his subject, "Nature and Manhood," On Monday and Tuesday evenings he ad- dressed congregations upon the Temper- ance and Moral Reform Movement. Died in Elora. Mr. John Main, a well-known resident of Elora nestled away on Sunday last. Mr. Main had been a respected resident of Elora and distriet for years and at the time of his death was a member of the Town Council. He was well-known to a number of our readers. The fol- lowing from Wingham and district at- tended the funeral at Elora on Wednes- day: -Mr. and Mrs. John T. Currie, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Currie, Mrs. John Wilson, Mrs. We J. Deyell, and Messrs. W. J. Andrew, Jim. C. and David Currie. Abuse of Party Line, • A certain young lady wanted to use the telephone the other day, being on a party line. She first listened if anyone was using the line, when she heard a woman say to someone she was talking to, "I just put on a pan of beans for dinner." The young lady tried the phone several times to speak, and each time the other latly was talking; so after half an hour's wait the young lady said "Madam I smell your beans sburning, "a scream and hasty hanging up of the receiver closed, the gossiping conver- sation and the young lady got the line. • .4......••••••••••• Must Give Half Way. A section in tno Highway Travel Act reads as follows: --Where a person travelling or being upon it highway in charge of a vehicle, meets another vehicle, he shall turn ont to the right from the centre of the road, allowing the vehicle to meet one half of the road." Vehicle includes rilas drawn by horses or other animals, a traction engine or motor vehicle. This is quot- ed because some farmers are of the opinion that the law in regard to autos did npt come within the meaning of the General Act in regard to giving half way on the public highway. 1 SLIPPER SALE FOR THE KIDDIES 1 Read our a4, on last page W. H. WILLIS & CO allilliii1111511111111111kilataMalatiatitallaillaillaiSa vai,,rompe,•••••••••••••••••••••• • TOWN COUNCIL. The regular meeting of the Town Council was held on Monday evening with all the members present and alay- or Irwin presiding Minutes of pre- vious meeting were read and approved. The Women's Institute sent a com- munication thanking the Council for the free use of Council. Chamber for the holding of their meetings. A communication was read from the Northwestern Ontario Hydro Associa- tion, requesting Wingham to oecome a member of the Association and also pass a resolution, impressing upon the Provincial Hydro Electric Commission the wisdom of all uninicipalities sharing equal in hydro power. On motion of Reeve McKibben and Coun. Currie it was decided to become a member of theAssociation and pass the resolution. The Finance Committee recommend- ed the payment of a number of accounts for the various departments, and on motion of Reeve McKibben and Coun. Patterson, the report of the commit- tee was adopted. On motion of Couns Elliott and Young, tbe Chief was relieved of the diity of .bell ringer. On motion of Couns Elliott and Cur- rie, the house and lot on Scott street, the property of the Town, was placed under the jurisdiction of the Property Committee with power to make the necessary repairs. By -Law 104, to goyern and regulate street traffic on Josephine street, be- tween the north side of Victoria street and the G. T. R. tracks was given three readings and on motion of Reeve Me- Kibbon and Coun. Bell was left over until next meeting for further consid- eration. By -Law No. 705 to procure money to meet current expenditure was given three readings and on motion of Couns Isbister and Patterson, was passed and read. Mr. W. J. Greer addressed the. Coun- cil, asking for a grant for the Turn - berry Agricultural Society. Mr. Greer pointed out that no grant was given last year and that other towns were liberal in their grants towards the holding of the fall fairs. On motion of Comm Isbister and Young, a grant of $40 was made, On motion of Reeve McKibben and dm. Currie, $200 of the Public Library grant was ordered to be paid when same is required by Public Library Board. Council then adjourned. Conservative Convention. A. well attended meeting of the North Huron Conservatives was held in the town hall, Wingham, on Wednesday afternoon last. Mr. A. H. Musgrove, M.p.,, and Mr. C. R. McKeown, M.P.P., of Orangeville, addressed the meeting. Mr. Musgrove was again chosen as candidate in the Conserva- tive interests in North Huron. Memorial Services In. the Opera House on Sunday, June 7th, The Salvation Army will be holding the Memorial services for the officers and soldiers who lost their lives on the "Empress of Ireland". /The address will be given by the Rev. D. Perrie, supported by Mr. Riley, Baptist Minis- ter, Dr. Redmond, Rev. E. G. Dymond and other speakers.. There will be a childrens white -robed choir beeides other special singing. The service will be held at 8 o'clock, p. m. Si A YEAR IN ADVANCE 1811111a*M111011M111M1118401201aWar'a The leading Shoe Stere • MR. AND MRS. PETER FISHER. Golden Wedding Celebration MR. AND MRS, PETER FISHER CELEBRATE THEIR FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF WEDDED LIFE. Not many people are privileged to spend -My years of happy wedded life, but SUCh has been the privelege of our esteemed residents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Fisher. On May 24th, the home of our worthy Postmaster was the scene of this happy event, when only the immediate members of the family were present. Mr. Fisher is one of Wingham's oldest residents. He was born in Killin, Perthshire, cotland. He came with his parents to Canada in 1831 and settled in Osgoode, but in 1846 removed to Guelph where he learned the woolen manufacturing business. From 1853 until 1857, he had the management of the Guelph woolen mill, after which he was in business on his own account there, until 1863. In 1860, he purchased the Government water privelege in Wingham, on which he built saw, flour- ing and woolen mills, and is thus the foundm of manufacturing in Wingharn. In 1875, his mills were destroyed by fire, but he at once formed a partnership with his brother Archie and rebuilt Mr. Fisher discontinued active business a number of years ago On May 21tb, 1864 fifty years ago, Mr. Fisher was pood Roads Meeting. VA meeting of the autoists and others was held in the Council Chamber on Tuesday evening last. The Chairmanr Mr. L. Kennedy, introduced the speak- er for the evening, Dr. Doolittle, of Toronto. The speaker gave a short his- tory of the good roads movement start- ed by Mr. Pattellp, of Woodstock some 30 years ago for the benefit of bicyclists/ The first attempt at good road making was acme between Stony Creek and Grimby in Wentworth County, twenty- five years ago, winch is still in good condition. These roads the speaker claimed were of great value to the farmer in getting his produce to the market, and helped to advance the land Value past which they ran. The speak- er allowed what the Motor League had I done in the provinee to advance the good road movement, and bow the On- tario Government had at last taken up the same and advanced funds for their tetahishment. Guelph. who was the first bride brought into Wingham, and but few of the old residents now remain to look back upon those early days of pioneer life in the bush country, As might be expected, this favored couple were the recipient of a number of gold tokens, expressions of the filial love and esteem in which they are held by relatives and friends. Among the more fitting gifts were a beautiful gold -headed cane and gold - headed silk parasol, gold chain and gold brooch and a rich tray of Haveland China in gold and white. Mr. Fisher has been Postmaster of Wingham since 1867, a period of nearly fifty years and during those long years of service has given the duties of his offiee the very best of attention and can to -day be well- known as "Wingham's grand old man" and we are safe in saying that every resident of Wingham and district highly esteem our excellent Postmaster and his good wife. Covering an acquaintance of upwards of twenty-five years the Times editor can heartily join with the large circle of friends in extending congratulations and expressing the wish that many years may come and go be- fore the life-long companionship be - married to Miss Louisa E. Wright, of tween Mr. and Mrs. Fisher is severed. Model Farm Excursion. The annual union Farmers' Institqtes Excursion to the Model Farm at,Giielph will be run this year via GeXR. on Thursday, June 18th. Thaseta one of the popular outing§ of theasarear. Special train will leaae Wingfam at 7.30 a. m. and return fa& it' $2.05. Tickets good for return on special train leaving Guelph at 7 p, m. or on any regular train day following. Buy your tickets from H. B. Elliott, Town Agent for the G. T. R. at the Tames office. Conservative Convention. A well attended meeting was held at Seaforth in the Conservative inter- ests when Dr. Macklin, of Goderich, was unanimously elected candidate for Centre Huron to oppose the present member, Mr. Wm. Peoudfoot, M.P.P. Messrs. W. J. Greere D. Bell, J. F. Groves, Joseph Underwood, David Gal- loway and A. H. Musgrove, M.P.P. were among those who attended the convention from Wingham. Celebration Notes. The committee in charge of the par- ade, Messrs. L..Binkley and A. H. Wil- ford, expect this feature of the cele- bration, which will occur in the forenoon of hay ist. to be something above the ordinary. Excellent prizes svill be given for the best decorated automobile, and for the best Calathumpian display. The committee ask the assistance of all auto owners and those willing to take part itr the Calathumpian parade to notifv thern as early as possible. Another very important event will be the baloon ascent:4o n by it lady aeronaut who is computed to be the best in America. The committee is offering a handsame gold watch to the man who is willing to aecotnpany the lady in the ascension. The gentleman must weigh at least 225 lbs. All aspirants to give his name to Mr. W. II. Willis any time before July lst, The evening events ydU conclude with the most magnificient display of fireworks ever seen in this district. Successsul Jubilee Services. The congregation of the Whitechurch Presbyterian Church held very success- ful Jubilee services on Sunday and Paon- day lase Three of the former pastors of the church conducted the services in the persons of Rev. W. H. Ged- des, Ailsa Craig; Rev. Geo. P. Dun- can, Port Credit and Rev. G. M. Dunn, Toronto. The morning an& afternoon services were of tbe old time nature, with no organ in use and Mr. Robt. Simpson acting as precentor in the morning and Mr. Alex. Simpson in the evening. The choir had charge of the musical service inthe evening and gave excellent service. The Sunday services were very largely attended. On Mon- day evening an old time tea -meeting was he:d and was laghly successful and well attended. After the inner man had been been fully satisfied an ex.. cellent program was provided. The pastor, Rev. J. TJre Stewart presided and in addition to addresses by the former pastors named above there were addresses by two former pastors, Rev. Andrew MacNabb, 'Underwood, and Rev. R. McEachern, Owen Sound. Rev. A. M. Boyle, B.A., of Belgrave, conveyed greetings from Maitland Presbytery; Rev. Mr, McIntosh from St. Helens and Mr. Harry McGee from Calein Church. The choir of the ehurch rendered an excellent musical program. The pastor, Rev. J, Ure Stewart and the members of the congregation can well congratulate themselves on the very sveceesful fiftieth anniversary ser- vices. A Jubilee souvenir booklet was ssued by the congregation, containing pictures of the old and new church. the manse, present and former pastors, the members of session and the board of managers. The booklet was printed at the TINES office. We do not like prais- ing work exeeuted at this office, but can say that this was tho best job of the kind every printed in this office. On page four of this issue will be found an interesting history of the congregation from the time of organization to the present time. At the Sunday services and on Motley evening in the neighbor- hood of t1400.00 was realized. IThat she has cried all the Shoe Stores in town and the Children's Shoes she gets at W. J. Greer's My Ma Says Look Better AND Wear Better than any of the shoes she has bought at other stores. She says also, that she thinks W. J. Greer's .ices are a little lower than others ask for shoes not so good She says, too, that after this she is going right to W.J.Greer's and get my shoes without looking around. W. J. GRE„ER THE SHOE MAN ...•••IN.ON.P.4,.../....,./....••,,,,..e...0•0,4.01,..."..0W...,...,....... 1,-.....--,-..--r•-•-•nar.c.,...r -4.-n_ -..zoompSics We have just had placed in our 1 hands for immediate sale on account of the failing health of theowner, one of the finest 101 acre firms in the County of Huron. The farm is well fenced with wire and drained with tile, and has on it P large brick hou-se and epIendid barn with eement stables throughout, is well watered and has no waste land. All clean and in a high state of cultivatio-n. Five acres of maple bush. Close to market on good gravel road, R. D. and telephone. TERMS: Half Cash, and Balance at 5 per cent. It always pays to buy a good Farm, so don't mita this opportun- ity to get one at a right price. Wind and Weather insupse Storms are doing great damage all around us. Are you protected. We are agents for tha 'Hartford" one of the largest and strongest companies in the world. Rates are about half of those of the local companies, and no premium note. I Ritchie& Neu REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE L=111,0,NTARI0. WHERE TO BUY YOUR FLOUR When you want flour, come and speak to us about it. We are millers and make a study of each kind of flour, and know which is best for each need. We have different makes— Blended Flour Quality which is our biggest of all flours • Milverton and Exeter Manitoba Wheat Flour Five Lilies Five Roses Purity Royal Household Ontario Flour PuteaelPan—best of all Pastry. Only special prices on five bag lots We have a gnantity ea choice pota- toes on hand order now HOWSON & BROCKLEOANK i Phone 10 PURE SEEDS aelialral0111111101110111=111261Maaaalliagaile COLLEGE AT liONE 11404••••••••Amoi.lisaimitioWagoi Timm& of ambitious yeang In# o - I plo are fast To enuring in tio.ir own nonua to twe'apy lucrative pesith as TIS stenograt,ht rs boolpers, telettruph- cm tiviI st-rviitre nts. In faet every sutler° of Bas;ness .Aetivities. 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