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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1914-07-30, Page 1••••••00••••kOmmammoo• THE - 'WINGHAM. - TIMES. VOL XLI11.—N0. WINGHAMI ONTARIO THURSDAY JULY 30, 1914 $1 A YEAR, IN ADVANCE —A -- GRAB BAG SALE Friday and Saturlay JULY 51st and AUGUST ,Ist Something New See our Windows Each bag contains a Tube of Restall Tooth Paste, worth 25e and other Toilet goods making the value of each bag at least 50e Some are worth a greet deal more. These are yours for 25c We never offered you such a bargain as this before and this ofeer is only good as long as the supply lasts. Remember the days FRIDAY AND SATURDAY July 51st and August lst J. W. McKibbon DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN Vie IstuE., &bre 400"%sievii444,v•WAliwolows4 • 1,1,11MIU1l4, We Take the Risk We know you will be delighted with the O -Cedar Polish Mop. We know you will welcome the relief it brings. We know you will appreciate the hard work it saves. We know you will be pleased with the way it dusts, cleans and polishes --all at the same time. That is why we say:— Try the 0 -Cedar Polish Mop for 2 days at our risk. If it is not satisfac- tory, we do not want you to keep it. • The price—elm—win be returned without question if it isnotoll,and more, than we claim. You tO be the ludge. Rae 82 Thompson PHONE 27 wrnownleseleres Chtistie's Grocery PHONE 59. Store opens a.m. Closes 7 p.m. TEAS 111111111111111011111.11.1111111 Tea Quality The quality of the Teo we sell will, if compared with ANY, conic out a big wineer. IT TS NOT Milne large Tea as many are, bat has a fine leaf and is of Tinny variety. Tea Flavor Otte Teas are quite distinct in flavor, We use no oheap, smoky Teas as fillers. The partieular flavor is obtain(0 by certain Teas of a high grade &erecter very ravely used. Tea Strength 13eettuse of their strength they are eeonoinieel. '11i Iiqtloe ob- tained by Chewing is rielt aria pungent, thus making a good eup of Tett itivigovating. TRY US FOR TEA * We Greer's Silos e and Rubber Isard's Clean Sweep, IL Ji, Isard & Co. this week announce that their minual clean sweep sale will be held from Saturday, Aegust ist to Saturday, August 15th. See the an- nouncement in another column giving list of bargains in general drygoods, clothing, groceries, etc. Teachers Engaged, Is. Mr. Willy Haines, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Haines has been engaged as teacher in the school at Marlebank, near Tweed. Miss Janet Brock has been engaged as teacher in the Junction school and Miss Ada Haines has been re-engagod as teacher in. Holmes' school,/ Decoration Service. A decoration eervice under the aus- pices of Western Star Lodge, 1.0.0.F., was held in Brussels cemetery on Sun- day afternoon lastwhen the graves of departed members were decorated with flower. The service was very beauti- fully rendered and there was a good attendance of Oddfellows. In addition to the Brussels members there were a number present from Blyth, Wroxeter and Wingham. The members who at- tended from this town were:—john F. Groves, Robt. Allan, J. W. Dodd, W. B. Elliott, Geo. Denyer, A. Bell, D. B. Porter, H. Hinseliffe, John Crandall and H. B. Elliott. Bank Amalgamat!on. The amalgamation of the Bank of Nova Scotia and the Metropolitan Bank, two of the leading chartered banks in Canada, was announced Thursday after- noon. The merger has progressed so far that circulars, embodying the basis of the amalgamation, have been pre- pared and approved by the directors of both institutions, and are being mailed to the shareholders of each. Under the present arrangement the Bank of Nova Scotia, which since its absorption of the Bank of New Brunswick has" been making numerous extensions in Wes- tern 'Canada, will secure at one stroke the business of the most important and strongest of the youriger banking insti- tutions and an organization, which is recognized among the bankiug frater- ity as a very important asset Telephone Figures, The coetinuous development of tele- phone systems throughout Canada is patent to all observers, but an official report issued from Ottawa, shows by actual figures that the advance is even more remarkable than most penple im- agine. Organizations reporting total- led 1,085, as against 683 in 1912, but even then it is stated over one hundred systems failed to send in their figures. In 1912 there was one phone in use for every 1.93 persons composing the popu- lation of the Dominion; In 1913, one for every 16.2 persons, with many re- turns not made, probably one for each 15.2, if absolutely complete. The cost of telephone systems of all classes dur- ing 1913 was $59,214,971 as compared with $56,887,799 in the previoue year, miles of wire in operation, 1,092,586. Employes in 1913, 12,867; wages, $6,- 839,308, as compared with $2,659,641 only two years ago. These figures cer- tainly tell a marvellous story, and the beauty of it is that this invention did not displace labor, but created an en- tirely new channel of employment. hospital Contributions. The Treasurer of tbe Muskoka Free Hospital for Consumptives desires gratefully to acknowledge the foflowing contributions received in Wingham by the Field Secretary of the National Sanitarium Association: Collections, $2.60; The Western Fottndry Co., $15; Dr. A. J. Irwin, *5; $2 from each of the following: C. P. Smith, A. II. Wilford, Dr. R. C. Redmond, .A, McLean, Ritchie & Cosens, Howson & Brockle- band, W. D. Pringle, C. 1Vitinro for T. F. H. C., J. A. Morton, W. D. Varey: $1 each from the following: S. Bennett, A: M. Scully, F. Mason, j. J. Davis, W. H. Campbell, Mrs. J. Hanna, T. Veils, Samuel Burchill, Mrs, P. S. Linklater, H. T. Thomson, W. G. Pat- terson, Wm. Field, Robt. Mooney, T. 0. Xing, J. H. Christie,11. E. Isard, R. A. Currie, Geo. Spotton, A. M. Craw- ford, Sno. F. Groves, Geo. Allen, Fran- eis Lewis, C. Della% W. F. VanStone, Rev. Father Blair, Rev, S. W. Hibbert; 50e. each from Mrs. S. Graham, Wm. Dore and Mrs. F. G. Snarling.; e5 cents each frorn Mrs. A. Hunstedler, E. Merkley, Mrs. J. Lougheed, T. Greg- ory, Mrs. E. Pos/iff, Thos. Jackson, Hepworth; a frietid 10e, And the fol- lowing from Kineardine: Mrs. D. H. Walpole, P. F, Hamlin, and A Friend, each 25 cents making a total of $72.45. Successful Picnics. A very successful picnic was held on the fair grounds, under the auspices of the Methodist Church, ori Wednesday last. The Citizens' Band furnished the musical programme. The Baptist Church Sunday School picnic was held the same day at Zetland bridge and a very enjoyable time was spent A. M. Todd Drowned. A. M. Todd, aged 55, formerly of the Goderich Star and lately aesistant editor of the Port Dover Maple Leaf, Wes drowned at Port Dover on Sunday. Nothing was known of hie death until two little girls, who were paddling, stumbled over the body lying in, water two feet deep, about twenty feet from the shore, Coroner Dr. Cook, after in- vestigation, came lo the conclusion that Mr. Todd suffered a fit of apoplexy as he was in swimming and fell uncon- scious as he was trying to make his way to the beach, and was drowned. He will not hold any inquest. Co-operative Egg Circles. "The Organization of Co-oporative Egg -Circles" in the' title of pamphlet No. 4 by W. A. Brown, B.S.A., of the Poultry Division of the Live Stock Branch, Dominion Department of Agri- culture. In introducing this subject the writer defines a co-operative egg circle, states the need for organization and the work that can be accomplished. The benefits, methods, and details of organization are exhaustively dealt with and directions for setting up and using an egg testing appliance are giv- en. The pamphlet, copies of which may be obtained upon application, from the Publications Branch, Department of Agriculture, Ottawa, concludes with a proposed constitution and by-laws suitable for an Egg Circle. Normal Examination. The following students of Wingham High Scheel have successfully passed the Normal Entrance Examination:— Elma Armour, John Carimbell, Laura Currie, Edna James 11, Bessie Kennedy, Chrissy Miller H, Elener Pattersim, Grace Plunbett, Nora Smith, Roy Stone- house, Dora Watson, Helena Wellwood, Elmer Wilkinson. The certificates of these candidates and the marks of those who were not successful have been sent them by mail. The results of the matriculation exam- inations haveemt yet been announced. In the promotion lists published two weeks ago the name of Flossie Haines should have been included with those who passed from Form II to Form III .A with honours. Harry E. Ricker, Principal. After Eleven Years. I'The many friends of Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Stapleton will be glad to leern that their "houiehold" is now in the midst of celebrating a Family Reunion the first to be enjoyed by all members of the family after a separation cover- ing a period of eleven years. The re- turn of their eldest daughter Pearl to- gether with her husband Mr. G. B. Champlin, from their home at Provi- dence, R. J. marks their initial visit to Wingham and the event has not only been one of great joy, and happiness to memhers of the family residing at home, but it has attracted those from other parts of the country Misses Betty and Jean returning from Toronto &so Mr. Percy Stapleton from Detroit. The family circle being complete one and all have joined hands to make this occasion surpass anything that has ever been penned on home- coming. /Mr. G. W. Merson, of Toron- to an added guest is also enjoying life for a few days in Wingham. C. and B. Line to Cleveland. P. R. Shannon, Agent of C. and B. Line, called on us last week and rformed us that their steamer "State Oi Ohio" made her first trip between Port Stan- ley and Cleveland, Monday, June 22nd, leaving port at 12 midnight and will thereafter leave port on even dates dur- ing July Odd dates in August and even dates in September. There will be week -end excursions to Cleveland same as last year on the Sat- urdays the steamer is scheduled to leave port. A decided advantage to excursion- ists this year will be that for $1.00 ad- ditional passengers can make the trip to Put-iristlay or Cedar Point, with weeop of two or three hours at either of these points end still have 51 hours sight- seeing hi Cleveland. A week -end trip among the islands of Lake trie will make an ideal vacation trip at a Mini. mum expeese. There will be lake rrdes 011 Wednesday and Setimleyafter- noons at 8 p. m. The great Seeandbee will be in Cleveland same dates as the State of Ohio. CASH BUYEAS SHOULD GWI' A CASH DISCOUNT Read our ad. On last page W. H. WILLIS & CO Amommummaussommemmor Sale of Furniture. F. McConnell, auctioneer,has received instructions to sell by public auction in the store south of King Bros. on Satur- day, August 1st, at 2.30 p. m. The furniture and household effects belong- ing to Mrs. J. Sutherland. Everything to be sold without reserve. Terms cash., Captured Murderer, Mr. Jas. A. McConnell, Chief of Pol- ice of Sebeswash, B.C., a son of Mr. P. McConnell, of this town recently cap- tured Geo. E. Bail, who is wanted in connection with a robbery and murder on a Great Northern Railway train re- cently. A reward of $10,000 was offer- ed for the capture of Ball ad Mr. Me - Connell will be entitled to the money. WilsoneLinnett. A quiet wedding was solemnized in Sacred Heart (R. C.) Church, Tees - water, by the Rev. Father Capps on Tuesday morning when Mr Joseph Wilson, of Wingham, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Miss Alice Linnett of Teeswater. Only the im- mediate relatives were present. After a dainty wedding breakfast the happy couple left by the 0 I'. R. trait for a short honeymoon. The young couple will reside near St. Catharines, Mr. Wilson having taken a position on a fruit farm in that locality. 1.0.0 F. Excursion. Minerva Encampment I O.O.F. have completed arrangements with the Grand Trunk Sestem to run a big excursion to Sarnia on Saturday, Aegust 8th. Special train will leave Wingham at 6.50 a.m., arriving at Sarnia at 10.45 a.m. The return fare is $2.70. Ar- rangements have also been made for a low return rate of 60 cents from Sarnia of Detroit per the magnificent steamer, "Tashmoo" of the White Star Line. Boat leaves Sarnia at 4.50 p.m. and' all tickets are good to return home on Monday, August 10th, via special train leaving Sarnia at 10 p.m. Postmaster Appointed. \X We understand that James Bowman, M. P. for East Huron has recommended the appointment of C. N. Griffin as Postmaster of Wingham to fill the vac- ancy caused by the death of the late Peter Fisher, The Times is pleased to hear that Mr. Griffin is to- receive the appointment.iHe has been a highly es- teemed resident of our town for many years and he will make an excellent Postmaster. He has our very best wishes and congratulations on receiving the appointment. We understand that Mr. J. G. Stewart will be appointed as Division Court Clerk, a position at present held by Mr. Griffin. Lost Their First Game. A scheduled game of baseball in the Lakeside League series, was played in Teeswater on Friday afternoon last be- tween Wingharn and the team of that town. The game was interesting throughout and resulted in a win for the home town, the score being 9 to 5. Owing to the Kincardine team dropping out of the run, the game scheduled here yesterday (Wednesday) did not take place. The standing of the teams are; won lost Wingham 8 1 Lucknow 5 2 Teeswater 4 Kincardine 1 11 MUNICIPAL MATTERS. The following paragraph from the Wingham Advance is very much ap- preciated by the Editor of Times; .-"It is regrettable that the town is to lose the seryices of Mr. Elliott, who has had wide experience and has admittedly good business judgement. The Ad- vance Editor sat in Council with him for five years and always found him a safe, sane, fearless administration." Get Spoons. (Two of the spoone competed for by the membere ef "B" Company, 33rd Regiment have already been awarded. The competition a Saturday July 18th was won by Pte. L. Harding, and that of July 25th by Sergt. J. Budge./Since the commencement of the spoon eom- petitions a general imprbvement in the shooting is noticeable, some excellent scores having already been made. By the end of the season "B" Company should have some first class shots The members of "E" Company are working for the prize awarded each year it camp to the Company making the highest eg- g epee in the battalion. The best shot in the Battalion last year was a mem- ber of the Winghem Company but the Companyprize went elsewhere. Wing - is Working for both this year. At the nomination meeting held on Monday evening to fill the vacancy in the Council caused by the resignation of the editor of this paper, Mr. L. P Binkley was nominated by W. J. Greer and J.A.McLean. Mr. Binkley has had long experience in business matters and should make a good Councillor. He was near the goal in January and itis right that he should now fill the vacan- cy. Dodges were distributed last Satur- day giving the full details of the traf- fic hy-law. To the following three clauses there is no objection taken by the people: - 1. No traction engine or other ve- hicle of a like nature shall be allowed on Josephine Street between the north side of Victoria Street and the Grand Trunk Railway tracks, merit as Engineer on front street pav- ing work. We understand that Engineer Jones. during his visit in town last week, foand that it would be possible to construct sewers from the side streets west of Josephine street to the main sewer This will be good news for our towns people and will enable people residing west of Josephine street to procure proper sewage service We also under- stand that Mr. Jones has assured rte - payers on Diagonal street that the sewer is of sufficient depth to permit of proper sewage service. It is pleasing to find that Mr. Jones is of the same opinion as Messrs. Groves and Fralick on this matter./ ..f•••••A Old Boys' Excursion. Special excuesion rates are in effect for Old Boys' Reunion. Fare and one-third for round trip. To Stratford and Lon- don, good going p.m. trains on August 1st and all trains August 3rd, good to return up to August 10th. To Seaforth, good going p.m. trains August 3rd, all trains August 4th, return up to August Oth, Buy your tickets and get full information from 13 B Elliott, Town Agent for the GTR et the TIMES Office. 2, Any person or persons riding or driving over said portion of Josephine Street shall ride or drive on the right hand side of the street. 3. Any waggon, buggy, cart, auto- mobile or other vehicle when stopped on the said portion of Josephine street shall be stopped facing in the direction of the line of travel on that side of the street. There has been loud protest against the following clauses: - 3. All street corners must be turned at a speed not to exceed eight miles an hour. 6. Any person or persons riding or driving an automobile or other vehicle on said portion of Josephine street and wishingto cross to the other side ef the street shall proceed to the next street mark and turn on the farther side of such mark. If one is to judge from general com- ments heard on the street we should say that the general feeling is that the speed limit for the front street should be eight miles an hour and corners should be turned at a speed not exceed- ing four or five miles an hour. The street marks at which turns are to be made have been placed at street interseoticreend midway between the street intersections. Street intersections are the worst places at which ttirns should be made as traffic is always congested at these points. The prov- ision of the by-law to provide for traf- fic to keep to the right side of the road is right and proper and will work much good, but if the Council would judge public opinion the clause relating to making turns should be rescinded and the public be allowed to turn vehicles at any point on the street, The Coun- cil*will likely deal with the matter next Menday evening. The Mayor has followed the preced- ent set by his committee in 1910 and has approved of the action of the Street Committee in engaging Engineer Jones of Brantford to do certain work before the matter had been laid before the Council. A motion was made in Coun- cil giving the Committee power to en- gage a competent Engineer, but this was changed on request of the Mayor as he said Mr. Jones had already been engaged. The Council had no choice in the matter. Early in the year, by re- solution of Council, the Street Com- mittee was given full power to proceed with the work of sewer construction. Late in June the Committee was brotght to task by the Mayor for tarrying out instructions of Council and in the middle of July we find the same Mayor approv- ing of the action of Committee in en- gaging an Engineer to carry out wcrk that had tever been laid before the Council for discussion or consideration. The Mayor takes one line of Action in 191e, another in June, 1914, and still another in July, 1011. We have no ob- jection to the engaging of Mr. James, The manner of conducting business by the Mayor is what we cannot under, stand. A. certain line of action is wrong in the opinion of the Mayor, when an In- epecter was appointed. When an En- gineer is to be engaged that some line of tidier) is Improved by the same Mayor. Mr. Jones is a competent En- gineer and has given the town good service. The editor of the TIMES had the privilege laet year of recommend- ing to members of Council his appoint - Re -Opened for Business. The National Hotel, which has been closed since the 1st of May, was re- opened as a temperance hotel on Tues- day under the management of Mr. J. H. Shaw. The interior of the hotel has been re -painted, papered, and newly furnished throughout. Mr. Shaw, who is an old Wingham boy deserves the patronage of the travelling public and others who require accommodation and hotel service. Successful Garden Party. A very successful garden party was held in the town park on Tuesday evening, under the auspices of the Sacred Heart Church. In spite of the coolness of the evening a large crowd was in attendance and a very en- joyable time was spent. The following were the prize winners:—Mantle clock, A Meliwain; Five dol/ar gold piece, J Cunningham; parlor table, F Fuller; silk umbrella, E Madigan; parlor chaie, J Cunningham. The musical programme was furnished by the Citizens' band. Death of Mrs. Vanstone. There passed away in Kincardine on Tuesday of this week a well-known and highly esteemed former resident of Wingham and Kincardine in the person of Margaret Semple, relict of the late Josepb Vanstone. The deceased lady was in her 77th year and had resided for many years in Kincardine, where her husband was engaged in business. Upwards of twenty years ago the fam- ily moved to Wingham. Mrs. Vanstone was held in very high esteem by a large circle of friends. The remains were brought to Wingham and the funeral, which will be private, will take place this (Tbursday) afternoon from the residence of her son, Mr. R. Vanstone, Minnie street to Wingham cemetery. A Narrow Escape from Drowning. While playing around the upper dam on Monday afternoon, a young boy about five years of age, had a very narrow escape from drowning. He was in the aet of crossing in front of the darn and slipped on the wet boards, falling in- to deep water. Fortunately two larger boys, named Reginald Smith and John Gillen, were nearby and heard the splash Smith at once dived into the water and soon had the drowning boy to the sur- face, and with the help of Gillon got him to the shore. The little fellow was somewhat exhausted when rescued and but for the prempt action of the others, would in all probability have been drown- ned. Master Smith is so be commented for his presence of mind and prompt action. A MONEY SAVING SALE Perhaps you have already heard of our BIG TWICE -A -YEAR SHOE SALE! If you have, we know that you'll be on hand. If you have not, then come here to see what splendid shoes you can buy for little money, and you'll congretulate yourself on having read this announcement, Twice a year at the end of each season's business we clear out the stock on hand and WE SCATTER ALL PROFITS TO THE WIND Shoes for Men, Women 'and Child- ren. The best Shoes the country produces W. J. GREER TI -IE SHOE MAN Minot Locals —Last Wednesday' afternoon the members of St. Paul's Choir with some friends enjoyed a picnic by the river on the tenth of Wawanosh. Through the kindness of several gentlemen, for - timate enough to possess automobiles, the party was conveyed thither by mo- tor, which added not a little to the plea- sure of the outing. —The engagement is announced of Miss Marjorie (Babe) Gordon M.A. of 1.5e Dowling Ave., Toronto, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs. Donald M. Gordon, of Wingham, to Walter Paltrier Thompson, Ph.D., professor of biology in the rni- versity of Saskatebewan, Siteltatoon, The marriage will take place the second week in August. EONTARIO— LEADS -1 Forty per cent, oral) the Agricultural products of Canada, are grown la Ont- ario. There is r o better 1 vestmest anywhere tlann in a good Ontario farm. Take a trip through the country right now and be convinced, Never were crop prospects better. We can sell you a good farm on easy terms and give yt.0 immediate poses- sion, Ill health of owr er ti 0 reason for selling. We have also two excellent, MO acre farms, good aa the 'best, that we can give possassion of after harvest, These can be bought right as the owners are anxious 10 sell, not being in a position to -Nsork the farms themselves Tornado Insurance We are agents for one of the strong- est companies in the world. Call and get our rates. They will surprise you, No premium note. Ritchie 86 Cosensi REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE WINGHAM, ONTARIO. j Feed! Feed! Feed! slommomm•••••••••••... We have on hand Bran, Shorts, Low Grade Flour, Wheat, Oats, Barley, Oileake, Molasses Meal, Calf Meal Flax Meal, and any other feeds you need. Don't eat bad bread, use "Quality" Flour, its the best of all flours. Try one baking and be convinced. _ We pay highest prices for all kinds of GP.AIN, HOWSON & BROCKLEBANK Phone 40 ••••••••••*...• 4,•1•••*•.••••••• mops...* 1,1=111141:011611113NIMINilleelitife COLLEGE r••••••••••ebrom AT I -1011E womm•r•knommo Thousands of ambitious young peo- ple are fast preparing in them own homes to eecupy Itleratirtr positiOm Fis stenographers, bookkeepers, telegraph- ers, clyil :44:vents, in faet oven* tkplwro of litisatess Activities. Yon may finish at coVege it you wise. Positions petr- el( tete. Enter college any tndi- vithiel instruction. EXpert teachers. Thirty year's Pxperieteo. LargeA trainers in Seven eoneees. 1.pec1al course for tcacherS. Affiliated with Commercial Educe. tors' Association of Canada. Summer $chool at the illttlinis Spottoil Bubltiegs College, L,Ondon. Wingham Business Coil* Geo, Spott,,n, Nv,, •