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The Wingham Times, 1914-10-01, Page 1THE WINGHAM TIMES. VOL. XLIII.—NO, 2123 NOTICE WE find it necessary to close our place of business every evening at 8 pan. (with exception of Satuiday) commencing Sept. 28th, our hours will be 8 am. to 8 p.m. We sincerely hope that our customers will assist us by shop- ping during these hours. ten I W McKIBBON DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN 72i* 562tV : ‘44,1144WW/0,41/V14•,, 11,11 111,1 lit 11 1 ,11 11,t114 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 dais at our risk. If it is not satisfac- tosY, we do not want you to keep it. • The price—SIM—will be returned without question it it isnotall, and more, than we claim. You to be the Judge. 'Rae & Thompson PHONE 27 wommenosnow Christie's Grocery PHONE 59, Store opens 7 e.m. Cleses 7 p,m. *14••••••••111Mhnils.1.1.1.1.11 Choice Grapes slaiwissemaiesliallassisisslO WINGIUM, ONTARIO THURSDAY OCTOBER 1914 $1 A YEAR IN ADVANCE We Greer's Shoes And Rubbers THE WINCHAM FALL FAIR. Another Wiugham fall fair has passed into history, The fair held on Thurs- day and Friday last wits more largely attended than has fairs held for some yeers. The gate receipts being well up to the average of previous years. The showing of horses was not up to previous years and it is hard to account for the falling off in this department as Wingham usually has a larger show- ing of horees than any of the neigh- boring fairs and is in second place in the county in offering prizes in this de- partment. The showing in cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry, was about up to the aver- age. The indoor exhibits were pretty well up to the average, there being an ex- cellent display of ladies' work, plants and flowers and garden_ produce. In fruit and dairy and provisions the num- ber of entries was not up to that of last year. The special attractions consisting of horse races, boys' and girlsfoot races, etc., furnished a good afternoon's sport and the drill given by a class of boys and girls from S.S. No. 9, East Wawa - nosh, under the direction of Miss Ash- worth, was a pleasing feature of the program. The parade of school chil- dren was again • carried out this year and was a more popular feature than ever before. The Wingham Citizens' Band furn- ished a choice program of music dur- ing the afternoon. Following the example set by fairs in other towns the booth privilege on the grounds was taken in charge by the members of the Women's Institute and they had a very successful day's business. The ladies also served meals on both days of the fair and for the first venture were very successful and this feature will no doubt be continued with greater success next year, . The concert in the opera house on Friday evening was very largely at- tended, and was one of the best con- certs ever put on in Wingham. An excellent and pleasing program was rendered by H. Ruthven McDonald, baritone; Mrs. Ida George Elliott, soprano; Miss Florence McMullen, violinist and J. H. Cameron, comedian. Mrs. H. Ruthven McDonald presided at the piano. The judges were as follows: -Speed- ing contests, Chas, Knechtel and A. Nichol; light horses, Dr. Jas Arm- strong, Gorrie; heavy horses, Wm. J. Dickson, Walton; cattle, Levi Morgan, Ripley; sheep and pigs, Geo. B. Arm- strong, Teeswater; poultry, Thos. Bow- ers, Wingham; fruit and flowers, J. A. Morton, Wingham; ladies' work and fine arts, Mrs. (Dr.) Spence and Mrs. J, G. Anderson, Lucknow; dairy and provisions, S. A. Brill, Teeewater; roots and vegetables, Geo. H. David, Clin- ton. The full list of prize winners will be found on another page. The officers and directors of the Winghane fallfair have had an up -hill road to travel for the past few years. They were first hit with practically the vfull expense of building a foot bridge at the salt well. They have been bit by bad weather. One year recently with gate receipts of $108 they paid prizes and expenses of nearly $1,000. This year the:race bridge being under construction was again a loss of reve- nue and was a hindrance to some people in making their exhibits. Everything considered the fair management is to congratulated on the good standing of the society. The people of Winghani and vicinity should be seized with the fact that this town by reason of its favored coaditions should hold one of the best fairs of any town of a similar size in the Province. It is in the heart of one of the finest agricultural districts, and with its ex- cellent fruit, noble horses, dairy and beef herds, etc., there should be no difficulty in holding a fair the fame of which would spread throughout the Dominion. More enthusiasm, better faeilities arid increased entries will ac- compliih the desired), results and they are worth striving for. This doming year will be a critical one in the history of the society. The lease for present grounds has expired and it Will be nee- eesary to make nese arrangements. There should at Mite be an effort put forth to make next year's Wingliain fair the "best ever," The people of the town and country must heartily eo-ops erate in the matter. There is no need of Waiting until a few days before next year'e fair dates and than wonder thie or that Was not done." It is not now toe early to got busy., Let there be A large attendisnee at neXt an- nual meeting' and have next year's fair started away in good shape and early in the year. The fair is one of the town's best institutions and is deserv- trig of more hearty and united support. The Tama hopes to see "new ginger and more ginger" put into next year's fair. SPECIAt, ATTRACTIONS Free-for-all trot or pace, Joe Acton, Thos. Twamley, Rich. Griffith; Gentle-. trian's road•race, Joe Miller, L. Lott, W. A Mayers; best gentleman's turn- out, R. Ormston, R. A. Currie, W. J. Gray; tilting at ring on horseback, J. Eagleson, Alex. D. McDiarmid, -Mo- Kague; potato race on horseback, Alex McDiarmid, J Eagleson; fastest walk- ing, Geo T Robertson, Robt Webster; boys hitching race, E Henderson, Wm. Murchison. Foot races -Boys under 12, 100 yards, Joe Saint, Keith Donaldson; boys under 15, 100 yards, Wm Hinscliffe, Norman Muir, girls under 12, 50 yards, Viola Foiler, Nellie Boardman; girls under 15 50 yards, Ruby Hewer, Phylis Johns; men's race, Earl Barr, George Joynt; jockey race, Fred Sturdy, and Howard McDonald, .Wm Murchison and Norman Muir; half -mile race, Geo Cruickshank, Joe Henry. Fancy Drill -Pupils of S.S. No. 9, East Wawanosh, under direction of Miss Ashworth. Auction Sale of Stock, etc. Mr. A. MacEwen of south hale:dots 27 and 28, concession 1, Mozests; will hold a clearing auction sale* horses, cattle, pigs, registeredaiXford Down i' sheep, implemen' te ., on Monday, October 5th. Salts-eef one o'clock and everything is to be sold as Mr. Mac- Ewen's barn and crop were recently destroyed by fire. John Purvis, auc- tioneer, Junior Lacrosse Match. A game of Lacrosse between the town Juniors and the Juniors from Lower Wingham was played in the Park on Friday morning, in which the town team was defeated by a score of 11 to 7. •Irt the first quarter honors were even. both teams scoring three goals, but at half time Lower Wingham had scored four goals while the locals had put two to their credit, and at half time the score was 7 to 5. In the third quarter each team scored two goals, while in the last twenty minutes Lower Wingham again scored two, making the score 11-7 at full time. Death of Mrs. Carr. There passed away at the family residence' John street, on Saturday last, one of the oldest residents of Wingham, in the person of Mrs. Jas. Carr. The deceased, whose maiden name was Isabella Wishart, and in the 83rd year of her age, was born in Fifeshire, Scot- land, and came to Canada, with her husband, the late James Carr, and settled in Lower Wingham many years ago. Mrs. Carr was a member of the Presby- terian church. The funeral took place on Saturday to the Wingham cemetery. The services at the house and grave were conducted by Rev. D. Perrie. • Wingham Citizens' Band. The Kincardine Reporter in reporting the visit of the Citizens' Band to the fall fair in that town says: -"During the entire afternoon the Wingham Band played when there was an opportunity, giving a splendid program which was thoroughly enjoyed by those present. In the evening at the post office the Wingham Band for an hour gave a fine program, which was listened to by hundreds, and greatly enjoyed. For this organization nothing but the high- est praise is due and Wingham in its wisdom sees that the heed is kept up as it is one of the big advertising mediums of the towo. Wingham High School Team Wins. An interesting game of football was played on Thursday afternoon when the Wingharn High School team defeated the team from Teeswater by a score of 3 to- 0. In the first half the locals suc- ceeded in scoring two goals. The second half was more evenly contested, and although the ball was kept close to the TeesWaber goal, the locals were un- able to sore, and it looked as if there would be no scoring done in this half, but a few minutes before time was ealled the Wingham boys again scored, making the score 3 to 0. The Whigharn team expects in the near future to meet the High School teaths from Listowel and Clinton in contest fer the Hough cup, of which they are holders at present. 17, figsaiiisew "mew I BIG SALE OF MEN'S SHOgS SATURDAY Read cur ad. gen last page W. WILLIS & C 0 I NZ/ illiNSMI1231111111113IMMUlli PREMIER WHITNEY DEAD, Sir James Whitney, Arline Minister of Ontario, died unexpectedly at his residence, 113 St. George street, Toron to, at noon on Friday last, Foll owing an illness that became serious about one year ago and continued with varying severity throughout the winter, mani- fesling itself again a few weeks ago, the end came yesterday, when the Premier succumbed to an attack of cerebral hemp/ rage. The following is a brief summary of the deceased stateman's life: - Born at Williamsburg, Dundas county, October 2, 1843. Educated at Cornwall Grammar School, Studied law in the office of John Sanfield Macdonald. Called to the Bar in 1876, and began practice in Morrisburg, Conservative candidate in Dundas county for the Legislature in 1886; de- feated by small majority, Elected at bye -election two years later, holding the seat until the time of his death. A Fenian raid veteran and at one time Lieutenant-Colonel commanding the Dundas Reserve Militia, Chosen leader of the Conservati ve Opposition in the Legislature in 1896. Called to the Premiership of Ontario on January 25, 1005, by a large major- ity; re-elected in 1908 and 1911, Knighted by King Edward on the occasion of the Quebec Tercentenary celebration in 1908. Died September 25, 1914. Riding Bicycles on Sidewalk. A number of residents ha se made complaints about toys riding their bicycles on the sidewalks. There is a by-law prohibiting this practice, and these offenders should tae warning be- fore any serious trouble occurs. The practice is extremely danger to pedes- trians and should'not be allowed on any account. Annual Harvest Supper. The annual Harvest Home supper, in connection with St Paul's church, will be held in the school room on Monday, Oct. 5th. A splendid programme is be- ing prepared. Supper will be served from 6 to 8 p. m. Special services will be held on Sunday, Oct. 4th when Rev. Charles Smith of Fergus will preach at 11 a. m. and 7 p. m. Get Ready for the Hockey Season. . Many places are re -organizing for the coming hockey season. We hope Wing - ham will soon wake up and get in line. We have a good rink and plenty ef material to make a first-class team. There is no reason why Wingham should not. he in the game this winter, and now is the time to get things in shape and not leave it off until the last minute. Successful Flag Day. The Ladies' Patriotic Society of the town of Wingham held Flag dee? on Friday, Sept. 25th. The Flag sellers made a house to house canvas during the morning, restilting with good success and at 11 o'clock they and the members and friends of the society met at the Own hall where the gentlemen cf the town, owning motor ears, had gathered and very kindly loaned their cars, most beautifully decorated with bunting mid flags, for this event. The Ladies of the society are very grateful to all for the liberal support and kid assistance which they received. The receipts from the sale of the flags amounted to $178. 00. - Kicked by Horse, While Mr. James Young of East Wawanosh, was at the G, T. R. yards waiting his turn to tinload some fowl, he received a severe kick from one of his horses, which may lay him up for A time. It appears one of the lines got caught i the herness and when Mr. Young jumped from the wagon and went to loosen the line, the horse, which had always been quiet enoogh, but is sup- posed to have been excited by the noise, kicked him io the groins, causing a very painful wound. Mr. Young was immed- iately taken home by Mr. A. fl, Wilford, It is hoped Mr. Young is not seriously injured and will he able to be around eigain in a few days. Large Shipment of F.oultry. he Sinicoe Poultry Company, of Sim - coo, Ont,, shipped five Om usand head of live poultry to Toronto 00 Tuesday, The fowl were shipped in a car espec- tally made for the purpose, whereby it is possible to water and feed themei bile in the car. •,.••••••••••••M Flew Through Window. On Tuesday morning last a full grown partridge flew through one of the high School windows. The bird came with such force against the glass as to break it and the bird dropped inside the room, the concussion being so great that it was instantly killed. The principal, Mr. H. R. Ricker, is having the part- ridge sent to a taxidermist to be mount- ed and placed in the High School um- eum./ Buy at Home. For years the gospel of trading at home has been preached by The TIMES but it seenis there is e special call for further preaching at the present time. Wingham needs the money; don't send it away. Buy what you need right here at home. Keep what coin ,there is cir- culating on the inside of our own town wails. In the winter that lies before us every man who has anything is going to be called upon to share it with those who have not, and in this proces the merchants, as is usual with them, will have to bear the brunt. They have been loyal and patriotic in everything thatf pertained to the town's interest and the interests of the people. Now the people can do no less than be patri- otic to the merchants. Home treding is good economics at any time, now it is doubly good. PERSONALS Wm. Martin is visiting with his son at Caledonia. Miss Cooper spent the week end at her home in Clinton. Mrs. Ted Elliott has returned from visiting friends in Winnipeg. -- Mrs. W. J. Graham, of Tare, is visit ing her sister, Mrs. Emma Bloomfield. Mr. Brock Brandon, of Hanover, visited his parents and sister last week. Mr. and Mrs. E. Fleming, of Fergus, visited friends in town for a few days this week. Mr. John Anderscn, of Wareham. is visiting with relatives and friends in Wingham and vicinity. F. W. Bradwin and daughter Lucille, of Hamilton, are spending a few days in town with his parents. Mrs. Emma Bloomfield and her sister, Mrs. W. J. Graham of Tara, spent Saturday with friends in Bluevale. Dr. Kennedy and family topic a motor trip down to Sarnia, Port Huron and Detroit the early part of last week. Mr. John Shea and daughter, Miss Gertrude, of Paris were visitors for a few days with Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Boyee. Mr.Thomas Bell, also Mr. and Mrs.11. 0. Bell, of Southampton, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Richard Vanstone last week. Mr. anti Mrs. Herb Jerome, of Detroit were visiting for a few days with the former's parents, Dr. and Mrs. J. S. J erome. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. McDonugh, of Washington, a C. visited with the latter's consin, Dr. Margaret C. Calder, last week. Mr. and Mrs. Adam Schaefer and two children were visiting for a few days at Mr. Schaefer's parental home in Milverton, Mr. W. R. Davis, Police Magistrate, of Mitchell and Mr, lt. R. Davis, of Toronto were visitors for over Sunday with their brother, Mr. 11. Davis, Mr, and Mrs. Coli t French, of Lon- don, and Mrs. Robinson and four child- ren, of Calgery, were visiting for a few days this week with Mr, and Mrs W. J. Boyce, X Lieutenant Colonel and Mrs. Varcoe accompanied by their son, Captain Var- coe of the 83rd Battalion, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. James W. Bone of East Wawanosh, Misses Gretta and Irlma Kennedy left for Toronto on Monday morning. Miss Gretta will enter the Faculty of Arts in Toronto University and Mi..s Trim will continue her studies in the Faculty of Medieiney ee, CHURCH NOTES. A meeting of Maitlan Pceslyttery will held in St. Andrew's Presby- terian Church to -day (Tnursclay) Rev, I', Louis Barber, OLD., of Lis- twel. has accepted a call to Colborne Street Methodist Chnrch at London and will go to that city to assume his new charge early in June. Rev. Dr, Chown, at the Methodist General Conference in Ottawa, in Pre- senting -a summary of the progress of the Church during the peel four years, said that the total membership was now 308,312, an inctease of 28,601 since the last General Conference, the nurnbem of ministers being now 2,019, and pro- bationers 776, while the Sunday school membership had increased by 75,648, and now stood at 400,032, There are now 3,839 Sunday schools in the Domin- ion, and the Sunday school force totals 459,037, including those attending union schools, an increase of 81,037. The number signing the pledge from 1910 to 1814 was 127,273. The sum of $901,074 was raised in the four years for Sunday school purposes, $209,836 for missionary work. and $1,462,428 for all purposes. CHURCH OF $T. PAUL THE APOSTLE. Service every Wednesday evening at 7.30 o'clock. Confirmation Class on Thursday even- ings at 8 o'clock. The Senior and Junior Branches of the Brotherhood will meet on Friday evening at 8 o'clock. The Harvest Home Services will be held next Sunday, Oct, 4th Special preacher, Rev. Charles Smith, M. A., rector of Fergus. The choir will render appropriate music at both services. All who desire to assist in decorating the church for the Harvest Horne ser- vices are requested to be at the church on Wednesday afternoon. Contributions of grain and frail should be handed in on Wednesday morning. The annual Harvest Tea and concert will take place on Monday evening, Oct. 5th. MINOR LOCALS. - Watch for the Ladies' Patriotic Society. - The Ladies' Patriotic Society are still planning, -Brussels fall fair on Thursday and Friday of this week. --Monday, October 12th, will be Thanksgiving Day and a public holiday. - The Ladies Patriotic Society realiz- ed nearly $180,03 on Flag Day, Sept. 25th. -Regular monthly meeting of the Town Council will be held next Mon- day evening. -Do not forget the Ladies' Patriotic Society. There will be something doing in the near future. - The Women's Institute of Lucknow raised $120.00 for the Patriotic Fund on Pair Day held in that town on Sept. 17th. <-Mr. Geo. A. Orvis has purchased the McKenzie property in Lower Wing - ham and will take possession in the course of a few weeks. / -Ask to see the Star and Art series of °Private Christmas Greeting Cards at the TIMES offiee. • They are an excep- tionally choice line. Now is the time to order. - The Listowel Council has taken an initiatory step towards the establish- ment of a 13oard of Education in that town to combine the High and Public School Boards. - Change of passenger train service on Canadian Pacific Ry. took effect Sunday, Sept. 27th. Some important changes in train service. See new time tables, and consult the company's agent. --The Kincardine Pipe Band was in town Saturday and favored our citi- zens with a few selections while waiting for train connections. The band had beets filling an engagement in Petrolia. -The East Huron Teachers Amens - tion will meet 10 Brussels, on Thursday and Friday, Oct, Sth and 9th. All ses- sions will be open to the public and trustees and all others interested in the education of the young are invited to attend. X -While at work at Mr. John H. Reid's barn raising in Tnrnberry ort Friday last. Mr. Jolla 13, Herdie was badly bruised and has been laid aide from active duty. We wish for a speedy recovery../ -The regular monthly meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Wingham Genetal Hospital Will be held in the COuritil chamber on Tuesday after- noon, (instead of Monday) October 6th. THE PENANT FOR SHOES of sts le and durability certainly belongs to us. Our assortment ineludes the very lasest models in style. "MADE -IN -CANADA" * FOOTWEAR We have Shoes for every member of the family from Baby to Grandmother ane if you can find anything to criticize in either looks or leather, we will be the most sur- prised Shoe dealer in existence. RumEmBER -We repair, free of charge, any rips io Shoes bought from us. •••••••••••••••••.••••••;.• W. J. GREER THE SHOE MAN lasonaaramosear "1,03121.11.10•11111a. 1 SO. • FARM WANTED We have a cash pur. chaser for a good farm near Wingh am. Call and see us. REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE I AIMMO11.••••••0141•111MOII. Ritchie & Cosens LAMOTARIO.J at 4.15. All members are requested to be present. -Hy an amendment to the Ontario Insurance Act passed at the session of 1914 every insurance agent rnust pay a fee of $3 before the 30th of Sept. in each year. The penalty for not paying the fee is a fine of not less than $20 nor more than $200. -The slippery sidewalk on the west side Josephine street, south from the Dominion Bank is being re -faced this week. This was a much needed work and there should now be no danger of accidents on this walk •during the fall and winter months. -Lieut-Col, Hon. J. S. Henclrie of Hamilton, up till this time Minister without portfolio in the Cabinet of Sir James Whitney, has been appointed Lieutenant -Governor of Ontario in suc- cession to Sir John Gibson. This fact, generally accepted as a foregone con- clueion, became a reality on Saturday afternoon, when the necessary order in Council making the appointment was arulounced at Ottawa. pa, Sohn McKinnon, Manager of Harnil- ton branch of the Union Bank, and a relative, John Munn, was arrested on a charge of stealing a package of money containing $7,000. Tha 1414111611S around Lethbridge, Alta, have given 40,000 pistils& of flour to the Belgian relief fund, and Wain- xtright fartnere will eontribute 400 hags of tiour to the Canadian Patriotic Fund.