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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1914-09-03, Page 1-40 THE WINGHAM TIMES. VOL. XLII1.—NO. 2119 Lots of Face Creams We have all , kinds of them in stock and some of them are some good. But for a bright, fresh, complexion and a feeling of comfort, the best thing we can buy is Rexall Face Cream It costs you only a quarter and is a lot better than some selling at four times the price The Oxygen in it simply renews the life of the skin. It won't grow hair—it is not greasy and the pot is a real ornament. ocantorecs. L W McKNON DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN Itnis Stottez 411 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 O -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—SIM—will be returned without question if it isnotell,and more. than we claim. You to be the judge. :Rae 8/ Thompson PRIME 27 wwwwwwwwwit Christie's Grocery PRONE 59. Store opens 7 a.m. Closes 7 p.m. Tomatoes • Tomatties look this week as if they had reached their lowest point. This will, however, de- pend entirely on the action of the canners. We will endeavor to obtain the best possible stock and handle them at lowest cash prices. Silver Skin Pickling Onions Green and Red Peppers Vinegar The Vinegar we sell is god. We buy only the best grades of White Wine and Cider. You ean use them with every eonfi- denee. Here For Good Bruin tomemmoarm.immemms.s.orr• #111i1111111.1•101.111.1•111.111111111111111111V WINGIIAM, ONTARIO) THURSDAY1 SEPTEMBER 3 1914 Wear, arecnos' Shoes and Rubbers Drinking Fountains. Twp drinking fountains have been in- stalled by the town council, one in front of the town hall and the other on Josephine street opposite the town park. They are made of cement, and are of a neat design. Mr. H. Campbell had the contract. The fountain will be much appreciated and used by the citi- zens, especially during the summer months1 Death of Miss Waddell. Death came very suddenly to Miss Jessie Waddell early Wednesday morn- ing last. She had retired in her usual health Tuesday evening, but was found dead in her bed on Wednesday morning by her aged father. Heart failure is supposed to be the cause of her death. She was in the fifty-fifth year of her age, and was for many years a school teacher in the Township of Culross. Miss Waddell came to Wingham about twelve years ago and resided here with her aged father, to whom it is a sad affliction, as he is now left alone. She was an active member of the Presby- terian Church, and at the time of her death was secretary of the Women's Foreign Missionary Society. The funeral took place on Friday afternoon from her father,s residence and the remains were interred in the Teeswater cemetery. Prizes Have Been Awarded. Mr. H. E. Ricker received word this eek from Mr. A. 11. IJ. Colquhoun, Deputy Minister of Education, that the prizes in connection with the recent High School examinations have been awarded as follows:—Lower School Ex- amination, John H. Geddes wins Mr. J. G. Workman's $5 prize; Normal En- trance, Edna James, A. Cosens' $5 prize; Normal Entrance, Mathematics, Miss Christy Miller, Dudley Holmes' $5 prize; Faculty Entre.nce, Part I, Miss Verne J. McLaughlin, Dr. A. J. Irwin's $10 prize; Faculty Entrance, Part II, James A. McBurney, J. A. McLean's $10 prize. /This is the first year that Mr. McLean has donated hie prize. The teachers and students ap- preciate the kindness of the above gentlemen in donating prizes. Any citizen who may wish to donate a prize for the ensuing year's work can get full particulars from the Principal, Mr. Ricker. Public Meeting. A fairly attended _meeting was he d in the town hall on Monday evening for the purpose of organ- izing a Patriotic Fund Committee. Mayor A. J. Irwin occupied the chair and after a few well chosen words explaining the object of the meeting, called on Mr. A. H. Musgrove, M.P.P., who gave an outline of the war and its cause, and what part Canada was to take in the situation. The speaker said, "No sooner was war proclaimed in Great Britain, than the authorities at Ottawa made preparations, and for the first time in Canadian History there was no party strife in the Dominion Parlia- ment. Our men had been sent to the front that we, at home, might have peace and freedom. They had made a great sacrifice and we should a]so make a sacrifice,for those they have left be- hind." Rev. Mr. Perrie spoke on the cruelty of war and sincerely hoped it would soon terminate. He believed this was a war against war. He said those who touched Britain touched Canada, and he hoped every citizen would, as far as possible, help those in need throughout this war. Rev, Mr. Dymond said he would be glad if what had been said Would enthuse all present to give substantially for those who have gone to the front, to the those who are dependent on them, and that we would realize our individual responsibly and as a ICanadian and a British subject would give liberally:to the fund. Rev. Mr. Hibbert was sorry for the occasion which had brought us here. He said Britain is representing in this war "Democracy against Autocracy," and that as we had a perfect faith in the Jack Tars and the Boys in Red, to come out victorious, shall it be said that while we sent out our men to the front, their wives and families were left in want. Capt. Van Der Ven de Vissier of the Salvation Army spoke of the countries+ in which the war is being fought. Ile had lived in Germany and knew that militarism was the supreme power in that country, aria that the. people lived in dread Of the military authorities. The meeting was the thrown open to, the audience, It was mot* by Mr, Bachanan and seconded by Mr. Greer that a cotnmittee consisting of A. H. Muagrove, M.P.P., Mayor Irwin, .1, W. MeKibben, L Kennedy and R. Clegg, be appointed, With full power to take the neeetsary steps to put the scheme it. 'vat:Mit:1. $1 A YEAR IN ADVANCE Cheap Rate For Times, Twenty-five cents will pay for the TimES to new subscribers in Canada from now until the end of the year. If you are already a subscriber accept the chance to send the Tams for the balance of the year to your distant son, daughter or friend who will appreciate reading the home news. Zet With Bad Accident. While Mr. John Perdue, of the 2nd con. of Morris, was assisting at a thresh- ing on his farm on Thursday last, had the misfortune to lose his balance and fall from the mow to the barn floor, a distance of about twelve or fifteen feet, breaking his back and two ribs. Drs. Hambly and Beane were immediately called and the unfortunate man was brought to the Hospital in the ambul- ance, and an operation was performed by Dr. Hambly. Mr. Perdue is now do- ing as well as could be expected./ Injured in Runaway Accident. )(While Mr. T. 0. MacGregor, M.A., of Lower Wingham, was driving along Shuter Stre`eVi his carriage, on Wed- nesday last, his horse became frighten- ed at an automobile, turned and dashed upstreet, npsetting the rig, and throw- ing Mr. MacGregor heavily to the ground. Dr. Kennedy was called, and took the injured man, first to his office. then home, in his car. /Mr. MacGregor was severely bruised about the hip and leg, and as he is an elderly man, it may be sometime befere he is around again if he has not sustained injuries not yet known. The horse escaped without serious injuries, while the carriage was considerably damaged. Wingham Fall Fair. Wingham Fall Fair will be held this year on Thursday and Friday, Septem- ber 24 and 25. s The Directors are sparing no efforts to make it one of the best yet held. The prize list has been gone over and a number of increases ursiclethS the -prizes, ihdie "especially in the horse classes. The prospects this year were never better for a good fair. The attraction committee has arranged for a good afternoon's sport for the afternoon of September 25th. There will be speeding contests, foot races, etc. The usual high class concert will be held on the evening of the 25th, and for this event the following talent has been engaged: --H. Huthven McDonald, baritone; J. H. Cameron, humorist; Ida George -Elliott, soprano; and Miss Florence McMullen, solo violinist. Tlce members of the Women's Institute have arranged to serve meals arid re- freshments on the grounds for both days of the fair. Keep the date in mind and arrange to make and exhibit and also attend the Wingham fall fair, From an Outsider's Point of View. Last Wednesday an excellent game of lacrosse was played in Victoric Park between the intermediate teams from Orangeville and Wingham. These teams were very evenly matched, al- thotgh the score would indicate that Orangeville had a slight advantage, yet, there was very little to choose be- tween the two teams. In the first quarter Orangeville was the first to score, but Wingham tied the score in a short time, and soon after scored their second goal. It began to look as if Wingham would have things all their own way, but the Dufferins evened up the score before the end of the quarter. About this time a fight started• among the spectators, but ended without any disastrous results, In the second quer- ter Orangeville had decidedly the best of it. They scored the first three goals of the quarter, Wingham only managing to get one gee]. The score at half time, Orangeville 5, Wingham 3. Al- though Wingham scored the first goal, Orangevilie got three more in a row, making the score at three-quarter time, 8-4, Things began to look.pretty blue for Wingharn when the Dufferins scored their ninth goal, giving tbem a lead of five goals. But Wingham sud- denly woke up and in the last ten min- utes or so they scored fouegoals. They completely outclassed the Orangeville team and with a few minutes more would undoubtedly have tied the score, The style of playing used by these teams was altogether different from that !used by the teams of this district. Their stick -handling was not so good, but their speed and endurance were exeellent and a fast page was kept up from beginning to end. The advantage which enabled the Dufferins to win, probably lay in the fact that,they had six tittles at many Supporters as Wing - ham had, and they were ell well able to yell, even the ladies,. —Fergus News- Recoti, 1 salooL mous LRead our on last page W. H. WILLIS & CO smemegr Cannot Dodge Prosperity. The man with a good article, who consistently advertises it in the news- papers cannot dodge prosperity if he tries. Newspaper advertising if right- ly used is the most profitable invest- ment any business can make. News-, readers patronize advertisers because experience has taught them that it pays to trade with daylight men. Sneak Thieves. A number of our citizens have made complaints about the amount of petty thieving which is going on in town. One citizen informed us that he had 20 chickens stolen from his premises in one night. Others have lost quan- tities of fruit, etc. The perpotrators of these unlawful acts will be closely watched in the future and should they be caught they will no doubt be prose- cuted to the extent of the law, which they richly deserve. Rates For Exhibition. The Grand Trunk Railway will issue tickets at reduced rates on account of the Toronto Exhibition. Single fare will be in effect, good going September 1, 3, 8 and 10. Fare and one-third, good going on dates other than above between August 31st and September llth. All tickets are good for return up to Sep- tember 1.5th. Buy your tickets from H. B. Elliott, Town Agent at the TIMES office. Office will be open every even - ng for the con venience of those wish- ing to purchase tickets. With the Times, TIMES subscribers can get a daily newspaper:for ene year at the following low rates:— Toronto News Toronto Star Mail and Empire Globe World Free Press Morning Free Press Evening Advertiser Morning Advertiser Evening $1,80 1.30 2.75 2.75 225 2,75 1.85 2,75 1.85 All orders left at the TIMES office will be given promptiattention. Died in Toronto. JamesAddisonHalstead,former Mayor of Mount Forest and Reeve of Listowel and one of the best known financial men in Ontario, died on Sunday after a week's illnes at his home, 5 Admiral Road, Toronto. Seven days ago Mr. Halsted caught a cold, from which pneumonia developed. Mr. Halstead was born in 1841, near Whitby. Early in life he was engaged in mercantile business in Listowel. 1877 he moved to Mount Forest, where, in partnership with Mr. J. W. Scott, of ListOwel, he carried on a private banking business. This private bank was very successful under the name of J. A. Halstead & Company, and branches at Shelbourne, Arthur, Wingham and Durham were opened. For thirty years Mr. Halstead, continued as head of the business, and in 1904 Jold to the Sovereign Bank. In 1911 he went to Toronto, and had car- ried on a general financial and broker- age business there since then. Wingham Wins Last Game of Series. A large crowd gathered at the park on Wednesday afternoon last to witness the baseball game between Teeswater and Wingham. The game was rather too one-sided to be interesting. The first innings ended in a pitchers' battle, neither team scoring, but in the second while the lodal team scored six runs, owing to a number of errors by the Visitors, Teeswater made one run. In the next three innings good ball was played, and not a run was scored. The sixth gave the Winghamites two the seventh one for the visitors. In the eighth the visitors were held to two runs, while the local nine, by well plac- ed hits, brought four runs over the home plate. The ninth being a blank, the game ended 12 to 4 in favor of the locals. Wingham having now won the championship of the Lakeside League, expect to meet the winnners of the Northern League, which game is to be played between Palmerston and Walk- erton. The game by innings was as follows: — Wingham— 0 6 0 0 0 2 0 4 0-12 Teetwater— 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 — 4 13atteries—Wingliam: Telfer and Mc- Lean; Teeswater: Chapman and Eccle- stone, L. Kennedy, umpire. CANADIANS NOT DIVIDED Apparently the Canadian expedition- ary force will take the field in Europe as a Canadian unit, and not divided and brigaded with British regiments. To -day a request was received by ce ble from the war office that there should be a supply column sent with the Canadian division. This has not been wanted be- fore by the British authorities, and the request for it today is taken to mean that the integrity of the Canadian army division will be preserved when the force is taken into the British army now on the continent, The supply column will complete the Canadian division forindependent field operations. In the supply column there will be 1,700 officers and men, 245 horses and 53 waggons. There will also be a reserve waggon pack of 271 men, 858 horses and fifteen waggons; an ammuni- tion pack of 471 men and 113 vehicles; two general hospitals with 328 men, 86 nurses and six horses; two stationary hospitals with 188 officers and men, and six horses; a railway detachment of 62 officers and men, and two depot units of supply with 28 officers and men. These arms, which have just been aeked for, add 1,678 to the number of officers and men who will go with the contingent. It calls for doctors and nurses who had not been asked for be- fore. Church of Paul the Apostle. A service of Intercession with Al- mighty God on behalf of His Majesty's Naval and Military Forces now engaged in war, will be held in St. Paul's Church on Wednesday evening, com- mencing at 8 o'clock, All the towns- people of Wingham are cordially in- vited by the rector to attend this service. Labor Day Rates. The Grand Trunk Railway will issue tickets at reduced rates on account of the Labor Day holiday. Single fare good going and returning on Monday, September 7th. Fare and one-third, good going on September 5th and 7th, good to return up to Tuesday. For all information consult H. 13. Elliott, Town Agent, at the TIMES office. Labor Day Sports. Next Monday afternoon, Labor Day, a game of baseball and football will be Played in the Town Park. Good teams will furnish the games and a splendid afternoon's sport is assured. A silver collection will be donated to the patriotic fund. Let there be a large crowd of people at the park on Monday afternoon. Sewing for Hospital Ship. All ladies of Wingham and district who are interested in preparing articles of clothing to be sent to the Hospital ship are requested to meet at the Council Chamber this (Thursday) after- noon at 3 o'clock. A number of ar- ticles of clothing will be made and ladies are requested to take sewing material. New Postmaster Installed, Postoffice Inspector Fisher, of Lon- don, was in town on Monday and Mr. C. N. Griffin was installed as Postmaster for the Town of Wingham. Mr. Griffin will at once enter upon his duties and we are sure the people of Wingham and district will be given excellent service under the new Postmaster. How to be Healthy. Each morn, before eating, I walk seven miles, the journey repeating in different styles befora I eat dinner, and thus, you may see, my health is a win- ner -just gaze upon me! There is for the glutton but sickness and grief; I never eat mutton, or chicken, or beef; I never eat puddin' or doughnuts or pie; "it's me for the wooden old tur- nips," say 1! A beet or a pumpkin will make enough fat; the vitals my trunk in will thrive upon that. I never drink water that hasn't been fried, for cook- ing will slaughter the microbes inside. I boil it and stew it and strain through a rag, and then I go to it until I've a jag. I do not wear elothing, for duds are a snare; I view them with loathing, and always go bare. I eat in a stable and sleep in a tree. You think health's a fable? Just gaze upon me! I graze with the horses and Drowse with the kine, and science indorses this method of mine! Oh, ye, who are ailing, it's useloss to weep! Ihere's one cure unfailing—come, eat with the sheep! There's one man Who whistles With joy all the day; I'm living on thistles and carrots and hay! Walt. Mason. PERSONALS Miss Ada L. Haines is visitingfriends at Ripley and Pine River. Mrs. A. J, Armstrong is this week visiting friends in Goderich. Mr. W. H. Willis paid a business visit to Toronto the first part of the week. Miss Annie Williamson spent a few days this week in Brussels the guest of Mrs. Burt, Miss Margaret Paterson left on Mon- day to attend the Normal School at Stratford. Mr, Bert Coller, Canadian express- man, is this week laid up with blood poisoning. Mrs. A. Lavelle Taylor, of London, is visiting her mother, Mrs. John Mc- Cracken. Mrs. Wm. Sneath and Miss Hazel Baker spent a few days visiting friends in Belmore. Dr. Hughes and son, Vernon, of London, were visitors at the parsonage the past week. Mrs. A. E. Smith attended the fun- eral of the late J. A. Halstead in To- ronto this week. Mr. Melburn Vanwyck left on Mon- day for Toronto where he intends re- siding in future. Mrs. Bell and Mrs. Levi Fraser, of Pennsylvania, were visiting with their sister, Mrs. Gilchrist. iYfr. W. H. Kerr, of the Brussels Post was in town on Thursday and gave the Timm a friendly call. Mrs. R. Pocock has returned home after spending two weeks at Kincardine visiting Mrs. C. Munroe. Mr. Ernest W. Linklater has gone to Toronto to take up his duties as teacher in a school in that city. Mr. Harry Dore left on Monday for Guelph to take up his duties as teacher in. a school near that city. Mr. Wm. Bone has returned home after spending five weeks in Calgary and other points in the West. Misses Lena Gemmel], Ethel Mathe- son and Grace Holmes are attending the Wingham Business College. Mrs. Albert Jacobs, of Hanover, visit- ed last week with her father, Mr. Edward Everett, Lower Wingham. Miss M. M. Butcher, of Wingham, is spending the week with her aunt, Mrs. Charles Bell. —Blyth Standard. Miss Eva Linklater left on Monday for Leamington to take up her duties as teacher in a school near that town. ,Mr. W. Carter removed his family to Kincardine on Thursday. Mr. Carter having secured a good position in that town. Mr. Arthur Haines left on Monday afternoon for Woodbay, Man., where he will visit with his son for some weeks. Miss Jean Weir, who has been visit- ing her parents here for some time, left on Monday to resume her duties in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. P. Murray and daughter, Thelma, of Toledo, Ohio, are visiting at the home of Charles Campbell, Patrick Street. Mr. and Mrs. Adelbert Fox and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Walkley, of Battle Creek, Mich., have been visiting with Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Fox. Mrs. A. R. Barrett and little Ellen, of Lucknow, returned home after spending the past week with her brother, Mr. A. J. Armstrong. Miss Rose Weiler and Misses Gertrude and Myrtle Deans, of Turnberry were visiting for a few days with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Vanatter, of Goderich. Miss Annie Elliott, who has been spending her holidays with her mother, Mrs. J. J. Elliott, has returned to her duties at Woodstock General Hospital. Mrs. Hopgood and Mrs. O'Connor and son, have returned to Windsor after spending a three weeks' vocation with their aunt, Mrs. David Thurlow. Mrs. Errold Drummond and little son M urice are visiting friends in Toronto, r. Redmond returned this week after spending a three weeks' vacation With relatives at Prescott and vicinity' Mr. Harold Parker has returned to town after a two months' visit at his home in England. Mr. Parker says he finds the people here more worked up ou seeprekt of the war than they are in the hd,‘ land. Mr. John Allan, who has been a ttem-1 ber of the Dominion Bank staff here' for tome time, has been transferred to Tilbury and left for that place on Mon day. Mr. Allan's many friends wRI withitt every sueeees in his new position. 411111111•11111111M1111111111111111 44efi-72'" School Shoes We have everything there is to be had in the line of Good School Shoes Bring the boys and girls here. We're sure to fit them, sure to give them solid comfort and lasting service; sure to save the pocket books. Our $1.25, $1.50 or $2.00 School Shoes can't be beat. Free! Free! A school Scribbler will be given free with every pair of School Shoes we sell. W. J. GREER THE SHOE MAN 1111111111: GOOD PRICES Never has farm produce been at such high figures since the time of the American War. It is the day of the farmer, His calling is the safest and surest in times of peace, and doubly so in time of war. We have a number of fine Farms For Sale at reasonable prices but one we specially advertise this week is 100 Acres good barn and fair house, nearly all seeded down, never -failing water supply and good fences. Excellent for mixed farming or grazing. Rural mail and telephone, one-half mile from school and two miles from church. A. bargain for the man who speaks first. 1 Ritchie 86 Cosensi REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE L2LINIH2M, ONTARIO. Feed! Feed! Feed! We have on hand Bran, Shorts, Low Grade Flour, Wheat, Oats, Barley, Oileake, Molasses Meal, Call Meal Flax Meal, and any other feeds you need. Don't eat bad bread, use "Quality,' Flour, its the best ofall flours. 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