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THE WINGHAM TIMES
February I i th .. 1915
Prof, Frank Weaver 1,G,S,M,
Concert t'lnni-t, Voive
t'pecialist
Teacher of Elementary and Ad-
venced Piano Playing and
Voice Product/ion.
15 years Practical Experience
Residence and Studio
62I Builerin Ave., London
IN WIIilHAM, THURSDAYS
ANNOUNCEMENTS, &c.
Notices tinder This Head ten cents a line
for first in.,'ctton; five cents for subse-
quent insertions.
TRUNKS AND VALISES:—Big stock of
select from at lowest prices.
W. J. GREER.
Good house to rent. Apply to Geo,
Wraith, Victoria Street.
To RENT —A good house on Catherine
street for reit. Get particulars from
J. W. Dodd.
Fon SALE—A good second-hand cutter
for sale at a bargain. Apply to A.
Currie.
APPLES FOR SALE -- A ber of
barrels of No. 1 Northern , Talman
Sweets and Russo+ apipl . Get partic-
ulars from D. McPhtl n.
NOTICE—Owing to the change in
business all accounts owing to Field
Bros. must be paid by :Harsh 1st and
'payment can be made at the store of Wm.
Field. FIELD BROS.
Farm for Sale.
Lot S. E4, 15, 16, Con. 1, Morris, 100
acres; well watered; good buildings;
large bearing orchard; 15 acres bush
suitable for stock or grain farming.
3;$ miles from Wingham, owner retir-
ing. Apply to
W, CLEGG,
Proprietor.
Shorthorns For Sale
Herd -headed by "Favorite Character,"
Imported.
4 BULLS 4
From 10 to 12 months old. These
young bulls are an exceptionally fine
lot. Some of tnem are ready for ser-
vice and are thick, smooth, fleshy fel-
lows. Correspond or give us a call if
you want something good.
J. G. FYFE,
R. R. No. 4, Wingham.
Broadview Farm, 1}tmiles' south of
Wingham.
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Double Track all the way
TORONTO --CHICAGO
TORONTO --MONTREAL
Unexcelled Train Service
Highest Class of Equipment
WINTER TOURS
to California, Florida and
Sunny South
Fast Trains —Choice of Routes
Low Fares now in effect.
For full particulars consult G. T. R.
Ticket Agents or write C.E. Horning,
Dist. Pass. Agent, Toronto.
H. B. ELLIOTT,'roWn Passenger and 'ricket
Agent, Phone 4. W. F. BURGMAN, Station
Agent, Phone 50.
Improved Service
TORONTO
MONTREAL
OTTAWA
Via "Lake Ontario Shore Line"
Fast time to Whitby, Oshawa,
Bowmanville, Port Hope, Cobourg,
Belleville, Trenton, etc.
Particulars from C. P. R. Agents,
or write M. G. Murphy, D. P. A.,
Toronto.
W. A. SANDERSON, Town Agent, 'phone 7
.T. H. BREMER, station Ag eat, 'phone 47
Watch This
Space
For Dollar Day
Specials.
February 24th.
A. M. KNOX
Jeweller and Stationer
Phone 65.
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MINOR LOCALS.
—The Annual Spring Pair at Clinton
will be held on. Thursday, April 1st.
—Mr. John E. Wright has been ap-
pointed as earetaker of St. Andrew's
Presbyterian Church,
—The Wingham Citizen? Band will
furnish music at a patriotic carnival in
Brussels on Friday evening.
•--Harriston hockey team defeated
the Wingham team in Harriston. on
Tuesday by a score of 5 to 4.
—Biggest 15 days' sale er field in
Wingham, of General, chandise at
the Merchants' tarok e Co. Set, ad.
—The monthly reports of the Wing -
ham Public School and other schools in
the district are crowded out of this
issue. •
—The girls of Mrs. (Rev.) J. W.
Hibbert's Class, of the Methodist Sun-
day School, are making preparations to
hold a concert in the Church on Friday
evening, Feb 26th. Farther partici_
tars will be given later.
—While at work in the Bell factory
on Monday, Mr. F. W. Stricker had
the end of his left thumb 'taken off.
Mr. Stricker was working on the rip
saw getting out material for the making
of a tool box for himself.
—Only 15 days in which to s re big
bargains in all depart enof this
store. Nothing but ... sins at the
Merchants' Brokerage o. See ad.
—The Lucknow Presbyterian Young
Men's Bible Classteam and the Wingham
High School team played a friendly
game of hockey in Wingham ri " on
Wednesday evening of last weel The
visitors won by a score of 8 to
—The entire stock broug ere must
be closed out in 15 day . ou can save
$ $ by buying at this s Merchants'
Brokerage Co. See ad.
—One of the old and highly esteemed
residents of this section passed away
on Wednesday morning ,in the person
of Thomas Hart, of Lower Wingham.
The funeral will take place on Friday
afternoon at 2.30 o'clock from the resi-
dence of his son-in-law, Mr. Walter
Doubledee, Maple street to Wingham
Cemetery.
B LTJ EVAL E.
Dollar Day in Wingham on Wednes-
day, February 24th. Come to town
that day.
Mrs. McKeown, of Stratford, spent
last week with her cousin, Mrs. Jas.
Maxwell of town.
Next Wednesday night, Feb. 17th,
the first session of the Bluevale Parlia-
ment will open in the Foresters' Hal
under the auspices of the Literary.
Society to consider advanced legislation
for the improvement of Bluevale and
the country at large. Rev. D. B.
Thompson will be Lieutenant-Goyernorl
Robert Musgrove, speaker; S. Paul,
clerk, and Craik Cleghorn, sergeant at
arms; J. W. King will be leader of the
Government and R. Shaw of the Op-
position and the Cabinet will consist of
J. W. King, Premier and Prov. Secre-
tary; Ministers of Agriculture, Geo.
McDonald; Education, A. L. Poslifi',;
Forests and Mines, Rich. Johnston;
Public Works. W. H. Haney; Finance,
A. MacEwen, and Justice, Arch,
Messer. The Opposition has gathered
equally strong forces with which to
battle for the rights of the people:
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(Intended for last week)
Mr. W, J. Masters has been making
favorable progress since his operation
in the Wingham General Hospital.
Mr. Jas. Carberry has sold his house
and lot to Mrs. Ralph and intends re-
turning to Toronto next summer.
During the recent beautifiul moon-
light nights, the skating on the pond
was excellent and a large number took
part in this winter pastime.
Last week the Literary Society had
the pleasure of hearing a blackboard
talk by President Haney, on "Short
Cuts in Building," which was very
practical and helpful. Such education-
al features are to be more frequent in
the work of the Society this season,
now that an excellent blackboard has
been installed. Mr. A. MacEwen con-
cluded his account of Montreal, Quebec
and the St. Lawrence closing with an
eloquent picture of the trials and experi-
ences of the French discoverers and
martyrs that was listened to with deep
interest. The Society was assisted in
the evening's program by some friends
from Jamestown. The recitations by
Miss Pearl Payn and a musical selec-
tion by Messrs Burk and Wa Jace re-
ceiving warm applause. Mr: Harold
Kearney was an immense success in his
violin solos, and the other nnmbers
were all enjoyable.
Rev. I. 13. Wallwin, pastor of West-
moreland Methodist church, Toronto,
was the surprised recipient of a cabinet
of silver presented by the members of
his congregation on the occasion of the
255th anniversary of his wedding. The
members of the church were present in
numbers and the meeting was ,presided
over by Dr. Conhoy. On behalf of
himself and Mrs. Wallwiti the popular
pastor made a .pleasing speech in
acknowledging the gift. Rev. 'Mr.
Wailwin was a former Methodist church
pastor at Eluevale and he and Mrs.
Wallwin are assured of cordial good
'wishes from the people of this locality.
su4Tneie
Dollar Day in Wingham on Wednes-
day, February 24th. Come to town i
that day.
Rohr Nesbitt, of Morris. met with a
bad accident while moving his sleigh
Ion the barn floor, He had hold of the
tongue of the sleigh but in some man-
ner his fingers got between the end of
the tongue and the wall, crushing them
severely, but under the doctor's care he
is doing nicely although suffering . con
siderable pain.
Thos. Pierce, 8th line, Morris, met
with a very painful accident. He was
on a ladder, tightening the bands around
his silo when the wrench slipped and he
fell to the ground, breaking his right
leg in two places above the ankle and
the large bone just below the knee.
The injury is quite painful and will
likely confine him to his home for some
months.
The marriage of Miss Lily Bewley,
formerly of Brussels, Ont., to Wm.
Ross, of Moose Jaw, took place quietly
at St. Andrew's Manse, on Monday
afternoon, January 18th, at 4.30 o'clock.
Rev, W. 0, Wilson performed the cere-
mony, The bride wore a becoming suit
of navy blue velvet and black picture
hat. Immediately after the ceremony,
Mr. and Mrs. Ross left on No. 14 for St.
Paul and Minneapolis, and on their re-
turn will reside at Estevan. The bride
is a daughter of Richard Bewley, of the
7th line, and has been in the West for
several years, Mr. and Mrs. Ross will
have the best wishes of this community
for along, happy and prosperous married
life.
James Speir, 6tn Iine, disposed of a
choice Short Horn bull, "Red Conquer•
or," 12 months old, to James S. Scott,
a well known breeder of Short Horns
in East Wawanosh, The dam and sire
of "Red Conqueror" are both pedigreed
and good ones. A good price was real-
ized. Mr. Scott is to be commended
on his enterprise and he will come out
a winner."
APPLICATION TO PAR-
LIAMENT
NOTICE is hereby given that an Ap-
plication will be made by the Corpora-
tion of the Town of Wingham to the
Legislature of the Province of Ontario
at the next Session thereof for an Act.
(1) To authorize the Council of the
Corporation of the Town of Wingham
to pass Bylaws without obtaining the
assent of the Electors for the issue, of
debentures for a ' term not exceeding
thirty years and to bear interest at
such rate as Council may deem expedi-
ent for the following purposes:—(a)
$12,000.00 for the payment of the float-
ing indebtedness of the said Corpora-
tion; (b) $1,200.00 for the settlement of
a damage claim against the said Cor-
poration. (2) And to permit the
said Corpotation'of the Town of Wing -
ham to invest it's Sinking Funds in any
debentures issued under any By-law
or By-laws that may be passed in
pursuance of this Application.
The existing debenture debt of the
said Town of Wingham is as follows:
Waterworks $ 48,263.86
Electric Light .......... 39,300.15
Sewers 19,522.06
Local Improvements (Town's
• share)..,. 1,310.22
Town Hall 4,000.00
Public School ..... , 9,825 95
High School 17,434.03
Bonus Loans 32,220.16
Bridge . 1,500.00
Road Machinery - 3,849.41
Market and Cemetery 3,000.00
$180,234.81
Less Sinking Funds 30,568.21
$149,666.60
of 'Which no part, either of principal or
interest, is in arrears.
The reasons for requiring the further
issue of debentures are as follows: (a)
To enable the said Corporation to pay
off it's floating indebtedness which was
incurred partly in executing works of
a permanent and necessary character
and partly through the failure of a
Manufacturing Industry to repay mon-
ies loaned to it by the said Corporation
by way of a bonus; (b) To settle a
claim against the said Town for dam-
ages owing to the death of an employee.
Dated at Wingham this Second day of
February, A.D., 1915.
DUDLEY HOLMES,
40-8 Solicitor for Applicant.
AUCTION SALES '
Mr, R. T. Miller, lot 58, con, 1,
Morris, (Jamestown) will hold an auction
sale;of farm stock and implements on
Tuetsday, February 23rd. There is a
ggcrd list of stock 'and, implements and
everything is to be sold as Mr. Miller
has rented his' farm. John Purvis,
auctioneer.
HOUND FOR SALE.
A'bitch, 1,1 English blood, : ' American
fox, 14 years old, partly trained, black
and tan in color This dog is bred from
from first class stockand will make a
good one. For further particulars apply
at the TneEs office.
.'TENDERS. WANTED
The 'Secretary easurer of School
Seetion'No, 3, T nberry, will receive
seated tenders a to '7 o'clock p. in.. on
February 18th t the erection of a
school house, lens and specifications
can be,seen at is residence, 10th con-
cession of To berry. The lowest or
any tender necessarily accepted.
• RQBT. S. MUIR,
Sec. -Trees.,
C;enannan, Ont.,.
Valuable Properties for Sale'.'
(1), 'The property on the north east
Corner 'of John and Centre streets,
knotvh as , the Mill's Memorial Hall.
(2) :',Tho t3iveiljng .pnd stables on the
north side of John Street immediately
west of the Anglican Church. Pull
particulars apply to
W. P. VJrsTnrrs C.'P. Stoma,
tf ',•� ,: A. B. SMrTl, R.'tAr1'8t'oNg.
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REMEMBER DOLLAR UAY
Wednesday, Feb. 24th
We promise you greater values than ever before,
and are preparing to give you such remarkable price
reductions on all lines of Winter Goods, that the good
effects of this money -saving will be felt for a long time
Special Values ix New Spring Dress Mater-
ials, Ready-to-wear, Etc.
Silk Hosiery-warps,
Silk Hosiery made from the finest of silk
warps, guaranteed fast colors in shades black,
white, pink, 'sky, canary, paddy,green and copenhagen. Extra value at
$1.50 per pair.
Silk f abftane'°The guaranteed washable- Silk, specially made
for -waists, Lingerie and etc 36 inches wide,
extra value at $1.00 per yard.
36 inch Black and Colors Messaline, -Pailette, and
Patrica Mousseline
Silk"..Guaranteed French dyed with extra rich chene, extra values
$1.00, $1.25, and $1.50 per yard.
Priestleys' Guaranteed Dress Materials
We are agents for the well known line of Dress Goods, and have a
good selection to choose from in the latest weaves and newest shades of
smoke, grey, battleship grey, Belgian blue, mahogany, sand. and navy.
prices $1.00 to $1.50 per yard.
Fowne's English Kid Gloves
Long or short lengths in 12 or 16 button, colors black and white,
wrist length $1.25 and $1.50 per pair, elbow length $1.50 to $2.15 per pair.
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Produce Wanted Choice Roll Butter 27c per lb,
Bright Dried Apples 6c per lb.
Prompt attention given to phone or mail. orders.
KING BROS.
Phone 71 ' • Agents for Standard Patterns
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SCRANTON OR LEHIGH COAL
WOOD KINDLING
At Lowest Prices.
R. J. Cantelon.
OFFICE WITH
Dominion Express Co.'s Office
PROPERTY FOR SALE.
The undersigned offers for sale his
house and one-fifth acre lot in the vil-
lage of Belgrave for sale. House is
two-story brick, containing ten rooms
and good cellar. Good frame stable
on property, Everything in good re-
pair. Get full particulars on the prem-
ises or address.
JAMES CUNNINGHAM,
38tf Belgrave, Out,
PLEASANT VIEW 'FARM
FOR SALE
120 acres, 100 acres cleared, 20 acres
hard wood bush; well fenced; good
state cultivation; windmill; good water;
bank barn 82x52; good out -buildings;
two storey brick cottage, 11 rooms..
ROBERT LEATHORN,: 4141
tf' Bluevale.
LOW FARES TO THE CALIFORNIA
EXPOSITIONS VIA CHICAGO
& NORTH WESTERN RY,
Four splendid daily; trains from the
New Passenger Terminal, Chicago to
San Diego. Choice of scenic and direct
routes. . Double track' Automatic
electric safety signals all the way.
Let us plan your trip and furnish
folders and full particulars, B. If,
Bennett, Gen. Agt„ 46 Yonge St., Tor-
onto, Ont, 38'3t.
MISS SPARI.ING
Licentiate of Toronto Conservatory of
Music and Authorized teacher of Flet-
cher Music Method, Simplex and Kinn
dergarten.
pupilsprepared for Conservatory
examinations in Piano and Theory.
Theory taught by correspondence,
Classes Opened Sep. 21
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Rig Shoe Sale
for Women
ON FRIDAY NEXT
At 4 p.m. precisely
46 pairs Women's 'high-grade
Oxfords and Boots
Regular prices $2.00 and $3.5o
on sale at above hour for
1.17 per Pair.
One ,shoe of each pair shown in
North Window
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GREAT 15 DAY SALE
of DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, BOOTS, SHOES
AND CLOTHING
ommencing SATURDAY FB. 13th,
and continuing to SAT. - B. 27th
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BUSINESS IS GOOD W
. We have bought and sold over $55,000 worth o erchandise since Aug. 8, 1914
and find that the secret of being able t • sell : ' • ' s cheap is in .the buying. We
• have just purchased another big stock g - • ral merchandise at a very low rate
on the $1, and have brought it here to o ear out. This means great bargains
for the people of Wingham and surrou . nig country. Just think of it! All kinds
of Dry Goods, Groceries, Clothing, Gents' Furnishings, Furs and Boots and Shoes—
just the kind of goods you are wanting—at a 'great saving.
CAN YOU AFFORD TO MISS THIS CHANCE?
This is, where $1 will do the work of $2. Never in our history were we in a posi-
tion to give the public better bargains than during this sale. BE HERE. IT WILL
PAY YOU. -
'Space" will not permit us to quote prices but you can buy Flannelettes, Prints,
Ginghams, Cottons, Flannels, Corsets, Gloves, Sweaters, Ladies' and Children's
Coats, Laces, Embroideries, Trimmings, Ladies' and. Children's Underwear, Men's
and Boys' Underwear, Top Shirts, Overalls and Smocks, ' Odd Pants, Odd Vests,
Suits, Overcoats, Dishes (plain and fancy), Shoes and Rtibbers for Men and
Women and Children AT LESS THAN MAKERS' PRICES.
GROCERIES
7 bars Comfort Soap 25c; 3 cans Peas, Corn or Tomatoes for 25c; 4 bottles Extract
for 25c; 2 cans Salmon 25c; 3 lbs Currants 25c; 3 lbs Raisins 25c; 6 tins Sardines
for 25c; Baking powder 10c per lb.; 2 bottles Catsup for 15c; 2 cans Lye 15c;
Pickles, reg. 15c for 8c;' 4 pks Corn Starch for 25c4
EVERYTHING GOES DURING THIS SALE BE HERE SATURDAY, FEB 13
TERMS OF SALE :, CASH OR PRODUCE. Butter in Prints preferred,
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