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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1914-10-08, Page 1THE WINGHAIVI TIMES. VOL. XLIII,-NO. 2121 elS11,411,16111S111111seelrea le11-1411-4111 NOTICE WE find it necessary to close our place of business every evening at 8 p.m., (with exception of Saturday) commencing Sept. 28th, our hours will be 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. We sincerely hope that our customers will assist us by shop- ping during these hours. ---,,eocceroco=m--• L W. liticKIBBON DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN Th4sces2,...1.0.1tes .ftbre 1.444.16.44,,swyWe.s 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 Mopfor 2 days at our risk. If it is not satisfac- tory, we do not want you to keep it. • The priee-S1.50-will be returned without question if it is not all, and more, than we claim, You to be the judge. :Rae 81 -Thompson PHONE 27 1 -..a.s. Christie's Grocery PRONE 59. 'Store opens 7 a.m. Closes 7 p.m. Try N. P. Soap Here is a good Big tar of Laundry Soap. The quality it good and it is highly yeeommended by most users. I3eing in bar in stead of cake form it makes soap much cheaper.- It is blocked at 214 lbs. Per bar lelc. 0 M 0 " For Blacking is UNEQUALLED 1.0C, Lux tor Cleansing This is a soluble preparation of ex- ceptionally high merit. It will Make Use hardest water soft, and in most cases giving better restilts than will reinwater. Per peeket 10e. WINGRAMI mato• THURSDAY OCTOBER 8, 1014 $1 A YEAR IN ADVANCE Wear Greer's Shoes And Rubbers • TOWN COUNCIL The regular monthly meeting of the Town Council was held on Monday evening. Members all present except Councillor Young. Mayor Irwin pre- sided. Minutes of last meeting was read and approved. Communications from the Industrial Association of Ontario and A. M. Rob- inson were filed A communication reeeived from the convention of Fire Chiefs was read. It was moved by Councillors Currie and Bell that the fire chief attend the meetings of the fire ehisfs at Stratford. -Carried. Dr. Redmond and A. H. Mesgrove addressed the meeting in regard to starting public works on behalf of the unemployed. A petition was presented asking the council for a sewer on Edward street, from Patrick to Victoria streets and on Victoria street from Edward to present sewer. Moved by Reeve McKibbon and sec- onded by Councillor Bell that the peti- tion for sewer on Edward and Victoria streets, as per petition, be referred to Sewer Committee, with instructions to. -proceed at once with the work if money can be procured. -Carried. . The Finance Committee recommended the payment of a number of accounts. Moved by Reeve McKibbon and Coun- cillor -Patterson that the report of the Finance Committee be adopted as read. -Carried. Moved by Councillors Binkley and Bell that the vacant house on Scott street, belonging to the town, be fitted up and advertised for sale or to rent. -Carried. By-law No. 713, for the construction of sewers on Edward and Victoria streets was read three times. Moved by Councillors Bell and Pat- terson that By-law No. 713 be passed as read. -Carried. Moved by Councillors Binkley and Bell that the account of.Mr. R. Solomon be paid when properly certified to. - Carried. The council then adjourned to meet again on the first Monday in November. One Girl's Patriotism X Phyllis Johns, of John St., has beat- en some of her elders in showing the true Patriotic spirit, she ?nada twenty doll's bonnets and held a millin - ery opening and sold them all for which she received two dollars and sixty five cents. She donated this to the Ladies' Patriotic. Society. Three cheers for Phyllis/ Death of Miss Allen. There passed away in Kincardine on Friday, October 2nd, Miss Helen Allen, in her fifty-fourth year. The deceased was born in Ireland, and came to Can- ada with her parents many years ago and settled in Wingham, where part of the family had settled some years• previous. After residing here for some time Miss Allen moved to Kincardine, where she has since resided. She was a member of the church of England. The funeral took place on Sunday to the Kincardine cemetery, the services at the house and grave being conducted by the rector, Mr. Abey, The deceased leaves four brothers and two sisters to mourn her loss: Andrew, Fanny and Mary, of Kincarkine; Henry, of Port Dalhousie, and George and Robert, of Wingham. Death of Mrs. Bryce. After an illness extending over sever- al months, there passed away on W ed- desday evening of last week, Jane Turribull, beloved wife of Mr, George Bryce, of Turnberry, in her 70th year. The deteased lady was born in Dum- fries and was married to Mr. Bryce over forty years ago. She was a woman held in very high esteem by a large circle a friends. Had been for years a faithful and consistent member of St, Andeevv's Presbyterian Church. Besides her husband she is, survived by six daughters and one son, viz: - Mrs. John F. Linklater, of Teeswater; Mrs. Andrew Campbell, Mrs. Geo. Casemore, Mrs. Hector McLean, Turnberry; Mrs. Phillip Keifer, Culrota, and Miss Nettie and Leslie, at home. She is also sur- vived by three brothers and three sis- ters, vies -Andrew ahd Jared Turnbull, Galt; Thomas Turnbull, Komoka; Mrs, Robt. MeKague, Turnberry; Mrs. John Watson, Fergus; Mrs. B. McPhail, Galt. The funeral to Wingham ceme- tery On Friday afternoon wae very largely attended. To the bereaved will be extended the sintere sympethy of the community. Struelt by Auto. ke While attending the Brussels Fair on 1 Bargains in Shoe Polishing the thirteen year old son of Mr. Geo. McDonald, of 13luevale, met with a very severe accident: He was in the act of crossing the street when he was knocked down by an auto. He was at once taken home and medical attend- ance summoned. when it was found he had two ribs broke and severely bruised and scratched about the face. / Friday last, Master King McDonald, Outfits also in Club Bags and Suit Cases. Read our ad, on last page ! , 1 WH. WILLIS & co. When to Send Gifts. Warden Cantelon, who is one of the largest apple buyers in the province, Saturday night received a telegram from Hon. George E. Foster stating that all gifts of apples, potatoes, cheese, oats, beans and butter to be sent by the farmers fer the use of the soldiers must be in by October 30. They will be gathered at central points and ship- ped. A meeting of the Huron county council was held on Tuesday, when the warden brought the matter up and arrangements made for getting the various committees to work. A New Serial Story. The serial story, "The Return of Tarzan," which has been appearing in the Times for some weeks and which was very popular with our readers was concluded last week. We this week commence the publication of a new story, "The Secret of Lonesome Cove," by Samuel Hopkins Adams. This is a mystery -detective -love story, all in one and each of the three is good. Sub- scribe for the TIMES and get the open- ing chapters. The Times will be sent to any address in Canada th .Tanuary lst, 1915 for 15 cents, or to January lst 1916 for $1, Died in Kinloss. The Ripley Express recording the death of issigus McPherson, well-known to many of readers says: -"There died in,Kinloss Township on Friday, Sept. 2.5th, Angus McPherson, aged 72 years and 7 months, The deceaaed was well- known in Kinloss and Huron. For the past three years he has made his home with his brother William, in Wingham, and was on a visit to his brother, Mur- doch, Lot 4, Con. 8, Kinloss, when he was taken sick and died. Many years ago he retired from active work on the farm, but at all times took a deep in- terest in the events of the community. He was a quiet, unoffensive citizen and held in high esteem among the people he associated with for the past 40 years. Care 4 the Ewe and Lamb. • The Live Stock Branch of the De- partment of Agriculture at Ottawa has issued a very practical bulletin on "The Care of the Ewe and Lamb." It con- stitutes a shepherd's presentation of the details of management of the breed- ing flock, mare particularly during the winter and spring months. It takes up, among other things, parturition, feeding, docking, castration, the rais- ing of pet lambs, and the simple and more serious ailments and accidents met with in the ordinary flock, conclud- ing with a series of paragraphs termed "Leaves from the notebook of a suc- cessful Shepherd." The bulletin, which is helpfully illustrated was prepared by T. Reginald Arkell, who has charge of the Sheep and Goat Division of the Live Stock Branch. It is designated as Pamplet No. 5 of the Live Stock Branch. Copies are available to those who apply for them to the Publications Branch, Department of Agriculture, Ottawa. Rev. Fr. Blair to Walkerville. The transfer last week from the par- ish of Wingham and Brussels to Walk- erville, Essex Co., of Rev, Fr. Blair came as quite a surprise, tinged with deep regret not only to the congrega- tions immediately interested but the public generally. Nearly 4 years ago the ev. gentleman was appointed here and has faithfully and consistently dis- charged his onerous duties with a zeal that precluded failure. Rev. Pr. Blair takes his new and important post as successor to a priest who, went to the front with the Canadian contingent. Walkerville is a stirring and growing town and it its a well deserved compli- ment the chtfreh authorities have paid the new incumbent. Last Sunday Rev, Pr..131air. took the concluding service at Sacred Heart church here, Rev. Fr. Fallon, of Tilbury, a college chum of Fr. Blair, will be the new priest for Wingham and Brussels. Rev. Fr. Blair carries with him the good vvishes of the community to his new home. Walkerville is to be congrutulated. Rev. Fr. Fallon will receive a hearty welcome by Ms his neve pariahioners. „le HARVEST SERVICES The annual Harvest Home services of the Church of St. Paul the Apostle, on Suuday last, were Iiiight and inspiring and attended by large congregations, The church was beautifully adorned with grain, fruits and flowers in token of the ingathering of another bountiful harvest, vouchsaved,to us by a merciful Fathei. Rev, Charles Smith, M.A. rec- tor of Fergus, was the special preacher for the the occasion and delivered two thoughtful and impressive sermons on the joyous and yet awe inspiring fact of the mercies and love of the Almigh- ty Father towards us; His beneficence in providing for the wants of man and our utter dependence on him for our every need. The music throughout the day was specially appropriate, begin- ning with the beautiful Harvest Home hymn, "C.me ye thankful people come, raise the song of Harvest Home," which really was the keynote of the whole day. -Two fine anthems were well rendered by the choir, and a solo was given by Miss Alice Mann during the offertory at Evening Prayer. As has been the custom for many years the Harvest Supper was held in the basement of the church on Monday evening from six to eight o'clock and was, as usual, largely attended, This supper has become famous for its ex- cellence; the ladies of the congregation spare no pains in making the tables at- tractive and the viands delectable, and the large number of people that attend this supper yearly shows that their effotes are appreciated. After the tea a short programme was given in the Mills' Memorial Hall across the street. The rector, Rev. E. G. Dymond, as chairman, ope.ned the program with a few courteous remarks in welcoming the visitors and expressing appreciation to the ladies who had worked so hard for the success of the evening Miss Alice Mann gave "It's a long Way to Tipperary" in a very pleasing manner. Rev. D. Perrie followed with an inter- esting and instructive address in which he conveyed the greetings of his con- gregation. Miss Miriam Smith sang very sweetly "Little Boy Blue." Rev. Charles Smith made a short speech ex- pressing his pleasure at being pres- ent, and iacidentaily made some com- plimentary remarks about -the town of Wingham. The next number was a piana solo by Mr. R. K. Burkitt, which was very much enjoyed by the audience and a hearty encore was given but Mr. Burkitt would not respond. This num- ber was followed • by a solo by Mrs. Willis. Bandmaster Hinkley's cornet solo was a delight to all. The last number was a solo by Miss Griffin in her own beautiful manner, The nation- al anthem brought the evening to a close. .Miss Griffin and Mr. Burkitt were the able accompanists of the eve and added not a little to the excellence of the entertainment. Pastorate Term Unchanged. The Methodist General Conferenee on Saturday night decided by a big majority that no change be made in the Constitution regulating the term of the pastorate. This means that the four year period prevails, and can be ex- tended only for "special missions " Sent to Red Cross Society. The Ladies Patriotic Society shipped Oct. lst a box weighing two hundred and seventy pounds to the Red Cross Society, Toronto, containing the follow- ing artiales:-Pillows 52; large and small handerchiefs 114; shirts 83; socks 19 pairs; wristlets 8 pairs; pillowcases 193; bandages 69. The corttenta valued at one hundred and seventy five dollars. The society will have on hand after all bills are paid one hundred and seven- teen dollars and eighty six cents. Look for Aeroplanes. The aeroplane scare and the eonse- quent craze for sky -gazing by people on the look -out for aerial visitoes is leading to a great many interesting dis- coveries by the searchers. Some claim to have seen comets so far undiscover- ed by the astrologers. Others have , viewed with wonder constellations of ' whote existence they were previously supremely ignorant, while still others Sympathy Extended. Much sympathy is felt for Mrs. Arthur Dovey, of town, whose infant son died recently at the General Hos- pital. Her husband, who is a British reservist, was in August last, called to Europe to go to the front to right. Mr. Dovey bas served sixteen years in thf; army. 4ewer Completed. The Sewer on Francis street, between John and Patrick streets, has been com- pleted. The construction of this sewer was done by day labor and when com- pleted has cost the town at the aver- age of 77c per foot. This is considered the cheapest sewer put down in Wingham. Patriotic Society Meets. At a meeting of the Ladies Patriotic Society held on Tuesday evening, thirty members were present. Reports of committees were read and bills passed It was decided to hold a concert on the 20th of November in aid of the Society. Keep the date in mind and watch for notices later. A Painful Accident. Mr. E. W. Orvis, of Turnherry met with a painful and what might have been a serious accident on Friday afternoon last. He was hitching a colt to the buggy when the animal took fright and ran away. Mr. Orvis had one arm broken and was, badly shaken up. He will be laid aside from active duty for some time. Drilling Regularly. Wingham company is drilling two nights a week and has a list of 82 Mem- bers on the roll, and members are still coming in. 30 went to the front with the overseas force from this point, and several more are on the waiting list for the second contingent. Weekly com- petitions are held at the Whitechurch rifle range and prizes given for the best shot. More Bibles For Hotels. Mr. Cole, secretary of the Christian Commercial Travellers' Association, annonnces that four thourand more Bibles have been purchased by their organization at a cost of $1,000, to be distributed among the hotels in the Province of Ontario. While this may seem a large number, yet another six- teen thousand will be required before all sections of the Province are supplied. Frightened by Auto. While in town on Monday, a team of horses, belonging to Mr. Wm. Brecken- ridge, of Turuberry, which were hitch- ed to a new manure spreader he had just purchased, became frightened by an auto, and dashed down Josephine street. The team was stopped by col- liding with a telegraph pole near the first bridge, just south of the town. Portuuateiy very little damage was done, other than some broken harness. Rate's For Thanksgiving. Next Monday, October 12th being Thanksgiving Day, reduced rates will be in effect on the Grand Trunk Rail- way. Single fare good going and re- turning on Monday only. First-class fare and one-third, good going on Sat- urday and Monday, Qctober 10th and 12th, valid for return up to Tuesday, Caper 13th. Buy your tickets and get 'information from H. 13. Elliott, Town Agent at 'Toms office. Office open for early morning trains and in the evening for convenience of those wishing to purchase tickets. October nod and Gun. Although the opening article in the October number of Rod and Gun in Canada magazine, published by W. .1. Taylor, Ltd., Woodstock, Ont., is des- criptive of a notable Canadian Canoe Race in whieh canoe men racing on the Lievre and Ottawa Rivers covered over two hundred miles in sixty hours, the table of contents shows a predominance of big game hunting stories. "How 1913 Turned Out Lucky for One 13ull Moose" is the story of a moose bunt in Quebec Wilds; "An Unusual Hunting' Trip" destribes an American sports- man's outing after moose in New 13runswick forests; svhile "Moose Hunting in the Riding Mountains of Manitoba" tells of a winter hunt in that province. "Trapped" ie an amus- ing story of how a Western sportsman outwitted the R.N.W.M.P. representa- tive. Other stories and the regular de- , aetaally have seen, or imagine they partments make up an interesting big have seen, aircraft of various kind. 1 game issue for Cahadian sportsmen. MINOR LOCALS. -Next Monday will he Thanksgiving Day. -Try the TIMES office with your next order for job printing. -T. R. Bennett, agent for Massey Harris Implements, Auctioneer. 'Phone 81. -Regular monthly meeting of the Public School Board next Tuesday evening. -The report of Wingham Public School is crowded out of this issue. It will appear next week. -A beautiful assortment of private Christmas greeting cards at the TIMES oilice. Ask to see them. -Mr. Fred Davidson has completed the contract of drilling a well at the Parish House, Teeswater. - Be sure to see the football game be- tween Wingham H. S. and Listowel H. S. at the park or Thanksgiving. -The regular m eeting of Court Mait- land, Canadian Order of Foresters will be held on Friday evening of this week, -A number of people from Wingham and district attended the fall fairs in Brussels and Dungannon on Pridaylast. - Don't forget to. see the football game on Thanksgiving Day, Wingham H. S. vs. Listowel H. S. at the town park at 12:45 p. m. -When travelling via Grand Trunk Railway buy your tickets from H. B. Elliott, 'Town Agent at the Tiants office. - The Rebeltah Lodge, I.O.O.F., of Hensall, collected $138.00 for the Hos- pital Ship Fund from the Citizens of Hensel!. -A game of lacrosse will be played in the park on Friday evening between the Wingham Juniors and the tower Wingham team. -In our list of prize winners at Wing - ham fall fair last week we omitted giving 'Frank Gibbons third prize on collection of weed seeds. -The gang of Indians. who have been here for some weeks engaged in the harvesting of flax, for Mr. Tipling, left last week for Southampton. -Mr. Runstedler has had the front of his barber- shop refreshed with a new coat of paint, which has greatly improyed its appearance. -A number of our sportsmen are making preparations for the opeping of the game season. Partridge is reported to be plentiful thistseason. -A slight error occurred in the prize list in last weeks' issue, in the Agricul- tural Horse Class, which should have read Fowler Bros. instead of Peter Fowler. Mr. Vent, who has the contract for the new bridge over the power race, is pushing the work along rapidly, and has it so far completed as to allow foot passengers to pass over. ,a - -A meeting of the Directors of the Turnberry Agricultural Society will be held on Tuesday evening next to close of the business in connection with the recent Wingham fall fair. - The death occurred in New York on September 2fith of George Forbes, sr., one of the best known turfmen on the continent. He resided in Woodetock and Listowel prior to going to New York. -Prov. Officer Phippen received sev- eral days ago from the Provincial Gov- ernment a number of deer licenses, which he is prepared to issue to parties wishing to visit the hunting grounds of New Ontario. -The potato yield promises to be above the average, if the surmises of our growers is correct. Next to wheat the potato ranks among the first of our food products and a plentiful har- vest will be appreciated by all. -At Blyth fall fair on Wednesday of last week Mr. W. G. Gray of this town, won first prize on his roadster horse and also first for best turnout and lady driver. Messrs. Gray and Underwood won first prize for roadstert team. Would Profit by It. The Thum wouldtike to see more of our young men join Capt. Sinclair's Company in the hi -weekly drill. Many good lessons Cab be learned by the youths that would profit them, such 'as erect carriage, prompt obedience and proper behavior. It would also add in- terest to the military reports of the present war by acquaintabee with mili- tary teems. Particulars may be had from Capt. Sinclair ibr I. A. Mann. THANKSGIVING I Monday, October 121h Canada's Big Family will dine. It's not our function to at, tend to dressing the turkey, but it is cur bisibeEs to at- tend to Dressing the Feet Old Feet or Young Feet, Big Feet or Little Feet— We 've dressing for all of them REMEMBER—We repair, free of charge, any rips in Shoes bought from us. W. J. GREER THE SHOE MAN FARM WANTED We have a cash pur. chaser for a good farm near Wingh am. Call and see us. Ritchie 86 Cosens REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE WINGHAM, ONTARIO. J. G. STEWART Real Estate and Fire Insurance Accident and SieltOts Inaurance(„: lleliahlOWork Moderate Charges —0-- r`zti J. G.: Stewarti m4* Griffin.„B1oq5,r) Winghmamis? OCEAN TICKETS Via all steamship lines, out- ward or prepaid from the Old Couutry. Lowest quotations current for rates or tickets by any route. Apply H. B. ELLIOTT Times Office, Wingham Samuel Hunter, Gorrie, met with a very severe aceident. He was helping to draw straw frotri H. Ashton's farm, 9th con. Howtck, to the livery barn and was in the act of binding on a load when the binding pole !mapped givtinsr him 11. bad fall. No benesi were broken but the old gentleman received a bad shakiagop.