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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1915-02-18, Page 14. THE WINGHAM TIMES. VOL. XLIIr.--NO. 2243 "#a We to Greer's Shoes and I1 I cl Sale I c. Ono cent has the purehas- lag value of 25e. For the week of Feb. 221d, includ- ing Dollar Day, Feb. 21th, Ic, BuyS You 25c Worth of Goods Box. of LinenStationery 25c A second box Ole 2 Boxes Stationery .. 26c Parcel of best linen En- velopes(62 envelopes) 25c A second Parcel., Ole 2:parcels (121 envelops) 26e Box of Olevine Soap,25c A second Box Ole 2 Boxes of Soap ..,. 26c Box of Rexall Tooth Paste or Powder 25c A good Tooth BrushOlc Tooth Paste and Brush 26c J, W, McKihhon Ph. B. DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN �?liw J 5.4 store Christie's Grocery PHONE 59. Store opens 7 a.m. Closes 7 p.m. DOLLAR DAV Our store is full of the best of Eatables, and we ask everyone corning to Wingham on that day to give us a call. Big Value will be the key note in our store on Dollar Day. Only fresh goods of dependable quality will be offered for sale. Spot Cash Specials Any special offering is ,for or- ders taken at the counter r spot cashand for that da 'ply. TE Our 0 ; pecial Blends 5 lbs 35c Te'a-$1.75 for ....$1.50 10 lbs 35c Tea -$3,50 for....$2.90 5 lbs 45c Tea -$2.25 for....$1.95 10 lbs 45c Tea -$4.50 for...$3.80 The quality of these Teas are well known around here and we confidently assert that better cannot be bought. Canned Goods The only kind we carry is Aylmer Brand. This is Can- ada's standard, and they have no equal. Dollar Day price - 3 peas, 3 tomatoes, 6 corn for $1.00 Sultana Raisins We offer 60 pacicagesonly of these at a special price, They are beautiful raisins of largo fancy quality. Can't be re- placed. The regular price is 1$c per package. Dollar Day price lac Chinaware There will be' special reduc- tions on Chinaware but space will not permit quotations. There are only a few of the good values. Come and see What We've ,got:.' srriirlislaba. . _ Clobbers TOWN GOUNGIU A special meeting of the Town Coun- cil was held on Wednesday evening of last week. All present except Coun. Crawford. Mayor Irwin presiding. On motion of Couns, ',Z nnorman and Binkley the transcient traders licei,se fee was placed $50. On motion of Coons. Currie and Van- norman the license fee on picture house was placed at $60 per year with option of paying' same in monthly instalments $5, On motion of Coons, Vannorman and Patterson, the license for teamsters, carters and diaymen be $5 for single horse and $10 for team. By-law No. 721, fixing the different license tees as recently passed was given three readings and was passed on motion of Coun. Bell and Reeve Mitchell. The Street, Sewer and Sidewalk Com- mittee reported not having enough information in regard to Workmen's Compensation Act to proceed. On motion of Coun. Bell and Reeve Mitchell the Council adjourned until Friday evening. The Council met on Friday evening as per motion of adjournment. All members present except Coun. Craw- ford. Mayor Irwin presiding. The Council was resolved into Com- mittee of the Whole for the appoint- ment of Treasurer. Applications for the position were read as follows: - J. G. Stewart, at $225 per year without collecting rates and $275 for full duties with office in Town Hall, free light, heat, rent and tele- phone; Thos. L. Jobb, $275, office in Town Hall and do collecting; R. A. Lane, $225 without collecting; Orval B. Taylor, $225 without collecting and $275 accounts payable at his place of busi- ness; Abner Cosens at $225 with nu collections, $250 all work and collections at his office and $275 all work and .col- lections at Town Hall; Alex. Young, at $275 all work and collections' at Town Hall. On a vote by ballot being taken, J. G. Stewart was named as the choice for the position and on motion of Couns. Bell and Patterson, the appointment was comfirmed at salary of $275 on the conditions mentioned in the advertise- ment. By-law No. 722. was then read making the appointment of officers as follows,: John F. Groves, Town Clerk, salary of $600; J. G. Stewart, Town Treasurer, salary of $2.75; Geo. Allen, Chief of Police, salary $702; Wm. Stokes, scav- enger, salary $9 per week in Winter and $10.80 per week in summer; Ed. Lewis, nightwatchman, salary, $31.50 a month; Poundkeeper, Ernest Dennis; Fence - viewers -John Anderson, Thos. Deans, A. Homuth; Member of High School bard for three years, C. P. Smith; member of Public Library Board for three years, H. E. Ricker; Member of Board of Health, one year, A. E. Porter. In addition to his salary, Chief Allen is to receive two suits of clothes each year. Reeve Mitchell was of the opion that nightwatchman ]iewis should be given one suit of clothes each year. On motion of Conn. Bell and Reeve Mithell, Council adjourned until Satur- day evening, The Town Council met on Saturday evening as per motion of adjournment. All members present except Coun. Crawford. Mayor Irwin presided. Applications for the position of Ass- essor were read from Thos. L. Jobb, Albert Fleming, Orval B. Taylor and T. J. McLean. Mr. Taylor asked a salary of $150. Coun. Binkley offered a motion that salary of Assessor be $150, pointing out the importance of the position, Coun. Patterson and Reeve Mitchell moved that the salary of Assessor be $125. Reeve Mitchell afterwards wished his name withdrawn as seconder of Coun. Patterson's motion as he thought As- sessor's salary should cut TO per cent. the same as others. Coun. Currie and Vannorman also thought salary should be cut 14 per, cent. Moved by Coons Currie and Vernier - man, that the Assessor's salary be $125 less discount of 10 per cent -Carried. The Council was resolved into. Com- mittee of the Whole and on a ballet being taken Albert Fleming was chos- en as•Asaessor, . The appointment was confirmed on motion of Coons Bell and Thnkley. ' Mayor Irwin repotted' that Town Solicitor Holmes had told him that it Would be'inadvisabie for a Committee of the Council to act with the Assessor on WINGHAM, ONTARIO! THURSDAY FEBRUARY 18, 1915 Imatter of assessments. It wa; not fair to ask citizens to act in this capa- city without. remuneration, The matter of appointing a committee was left over until a future meeting. Mr. Wm, Stokes addressed the roan- cil and said it was not fair that his salary should be reduced when he was given extra duties. He was willing to con- tinue as scavenger and also do new duties of removing dirt taken from catch basins and street sweepings at $2 per day. W. F. Vanstone asked if sanitary tax cosered Mr. Stokes' salary. If tax does not cover cost of work a new rate should be struck. The matter was allowed to stand over until a future meeting. By-law No. 722 confirming the appoint- ment of officers,was given third reading and passed. Reeve Mitchell and Coun. Patterson moved that Nightwatchman be given one suit of clothes peryear in addition to his salary. The motion was declared lost on a division as follows: -Yea -Patterson, Mitchell and Binkley. Nay- Irwin, Currie, Vannorman and Bell. Council adjourned. Social Evening. A. very successful social evening was held in the Armoury building on Friday evening last when dancing and cards were the evening's pro gra m There was a large attendance and all present spent a very pleasant evening. There will be a surplus of some fifty dollars to be devoted to patriotic pur- poses. • The Late Thos. Hart. The late Thomas Hart, whose death was briefly recorded in our last issue, was born in the township of West Nis- souri, Oxford County, where he resided up to forty years ago when he moved to a farm on the 2nd concession of Cul- ross. He was in Cuirass for only a short time when the family moved to Lower Wingham and where Mr. Hart continued to reside up to the time of his death. He was a man highly esteemed in the community in which he had so long resided, His partner in life passed away on the 22nd. of May, 1$06, and Mr. Hart is survived by four daughters and two sons viz: -Mrs. John F. Groves and Mrs. Walter Doubledee, Wingham; Mrs. Thos. A. Netterfield, Guelph; Mrs, Liston, Toronto; Ezra B. Hart, Toronto, and Bert Hart, Lower Wingham. The funeral took place on Friday afternoon from the residence of Mr. Walter Doubledee, Maple street, to Wingham cemetery, the service at the house and grave being conducted by Rev. E. G. Dymond. All the members of the family were home for the funeral as were also Mr. T. A. Netter - field, Mr. Liston and Mrs. E. B. Hart. Agricultural Conference. The Agricultural Conference under the auspices of the Department of Agriculture was held in the town hall on Thursday last. The afternoon meet- ing was fairly well attended and the speakers gave a practical talk on "The duty and opportunity of the Canadian Farmer." Mr. William Squirrel, B. S. A., of Guelph College, was the first speaker, and took for his theme "Farm Crops." The speaker said the farmers were not asked to increase the acreage of cultivation but to increase the pro- duction per acre, first, by a higher cultivation of the farm, and secondly, by the sowing of the best seed grains obtainable. The speaker gave the names of the best varieties ofilthe dif- ferent seed grain, according to the ex- periments at the Ontario College. The best insurance you can give the crops is the thorough cultivation df .the land. Considerable discussion was given to "Inselage corn" and "Smut in. Oats and Wheat," and many questions were asked the speaker. Mr. P. A. Angle, 13, S A., of Simcoe, commenced his address with a short land. He thought the farmers should germinate the grain they Sow and thereby they could deter- mine the quality and vigor of their seed. In speaking of the live stock situation, Mr. Angle thought that at present the situation was not very promising but that the farmer needed the manure and therefore must be kept, and that the farmer who sold off hisreedin r b g stool would pay dearly for his whistle. On being asked the condition of milch cows the speaker said they were holdinlr their ownand would continue to do so, as' butter and milk were a necessity. The evening meeting was more of a patriotic nature, and besides the above named gentlemen, Mr. A. IT.Musgrove, M. P. P., gave a very interesting ad- dress on "The War, and the freedom under the British flag." Mr. A. If. Wilford sang a very spproptiate solo. At the close a vote of ti anks was tendered the speakers. �q�wrr*nreWwwiGati Ilry - - Big Shoe Sale ti Temperance Convention. The attendance at the big temperance Convention to be held in Massey Hall. Toronto on March 3rd, 4th and 5th promises now to surpass first expecta- tions. There will really be two coven - tions, Dominion and Provincial, though the work of each will be so harmonized and unified so as to make one monster gathering of both. There is particular interest being 'taken in the Western Provinces and large delegations are assured from British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Single fare return rates on the Con- vention plan will be obtainable from all points in Canada. This applies to both delegates and visitors. Read them on last page L_ W. H, WILLIS & CO. .,rr�rs�,igair�c�snairra�airigJ/ DOLLAR DAY IN WINGHAM. The Pusiness Men's Association at a meeting on Monday evening made final arrange.nents for the second annual Dollar Day which will be held in Wing - ham on Wednesday, February 24th, A very attractive list of prizes has been arranged for the day and full particulars of which will be found in an advertisement in another column of this issue. The merchants of Wingham are of- ferring special inducements for the day and in all lines there are special bar- gains. Consult the advertisements in this issue and you will find in detail the large number of bargains that may be procurred in Wingham on Dollar Day, February 24th. Sir Adam Beck will have representa- tives here for that day for the purchas- ing of army horses. Horses will be in- spected in the yard at the side of A. H. Wilford's produce warehouse. Dollar Day this year promises to surpass that of last year in that many people are coming to town from a long- er distance. Invite your friends to be here for the day and do your share in making the day one long to be remem- bered as one of the most successful events ever held in Wingbam. Remember -the date is Wednesday, February 24th. Hayes -Baird. On Wednesday, February 10th, a very pretty wedding took place at the parson= age when Margaret Jane Baird was un'ted in matrimony to John Silas Hayes, both of Turnberry, by the Rev, J. W. Hibbert. After the ceremony the young couple took their departure to their home in Turnberry where they will reside. New Choir Leader Here. Mr. R. T. Cowell, A. 'L. C. M„ the new organist and choirmaster of St, Andrew's Presbyterian Church took up his duties for the first time on Sunday last and was very satisfactory to the members of the congregation.. Mr, Cowell has had a number of years ex- perience and comes to Wingham very highly recommended and we feel sure he will meet with every success in Wingham. He will move his family to town from Dunnville in the near future and the Times has pleasure in welcom- ing Mr. and Mrs. Cowell and family as residents of our town. Spent Enjoyable Evening,. On Monday evening last the members and friends of the A. Y. P. A had the pleasure of hearing an address on "Trieschke and the War" by Mr. George Spotton. Mr. Spotton has addressed this Association before and is always welcomed and enjoyed by all. In his usual fluent and interesting manner he spoke of the influence of such a man as Trieschke on the German people, of bow the people of:that country have been trained and educated by him and such as him to believe that might was right, that the God -ordained future of Germany was to be a world wide em- pire, that Great Britian was their natur- al enemy, that other nations were decadent and that Germany was in the ascendant, thakthe time had come to prove these things, and that, therefore, the people of the German Empire sprang to arms willingly on the declaration of war, as a result of this training, and had not been driven to the front at the point of the bayonet, as some believed. Every lecture by Trieschke had been called a "steel bath", so well and thor- oughly did he instill into 'the minds of the young men the doctrine of the mail- ed first. Mr. Spotton interspersed his address with humorous antidotes which •sused merriment among his hearers. tt the close of the address a hearty ote of thanks was moved by Mr. Herb ebb and seconded by Mr. A. Alderson i the speaker for the pleasure he had iven. A short programme of music, istrumental and vocal, by members of ie Association, and a couple of very i se readings by Miss Della Mitchell was ;o given. After the progratne light Ifreshments were served atsmall tole% The basement had been taste• • illy decorated for the ehildrens' con - the previous Friday evening with ro.tgs and bunting, the Stars and Stripes Laing conspicious among the Union .licks in commemoration of the Centen- t.ey of Pesae. l .lirii�. - • . Valentine Social. A large number of the children as well as the teachers and officers of St. Pauls Sunday School gathered in the school room on Friday evening and en- joared a Valentine Social. The room was very prettily decorated for the occasion and a. programme was given, consisting of vocal solos, recitations, choruses and drills and instrumental music. after which games of many de- scriptions were enjoyed for a short time and then all repaired to the tables and a splendid lunch was served. The even- ing was thoroughly enjoyed by all pres- ent and it is the intention to hold another social in the near future. A. Committee of three different classes havinggcharge of the arrangments each time. Interesting Services. Interesting services were held in the Methodist Church last Sunday evening in connection with the celebration of the Centenary of Peace between Great Britian and the United States. Mr. A. H. Musgrove, M. P. P. gave an address dealing with the history and treaties between the United States and Canada. In a graphic and interesting fashion he depicted the progress of Canada during the one hundred years of peace. The Rev. J. W. Hibbert gave an address up- on the "Blessings of Peace" and con- trasted the ideals of the Anglo Saxon and the German races, and hoped that the peace so long continued would re - 'main until the end. A large congre- gation was present 'and special music was given by the choir. Peace Centenary Services. On Sunday last the Centenary of Peace between the British Empire and the United States of America was cele- brated in St. Paul's in a fitting manner. Special hymns for national occasions and prayers for peace with thanksgiv- ings for the peace of the past century were used. Also appropriate anthems were rendered by the choir. The special speaker for the day was Allan M. Dy- mond, K. C., Law Clerk to the Provin- cial Legislature, and brother of the rector. Mr Dymond delivered very able addresses at both services' in a direct and convincing manner, making the cause and the outcome a really per- sonal matter to each one present. in the morning the subject, "The Peace Centenary". was dealt with in a broadly sympathic manner, emphasmg the im- portance of each individual cultivating that spirit of charity and sympathy to- wards our neighbors to the South that would insure peace always between the two countries if observed by the best people of each country. That peace had existed because each had tried to keep the peace and that war could not exist between Britain and the United States, owing to their many points in common, their past history and their common origin, if individuals remember- ed these things and observed them, as they had been observed in the past. In the evening Mr. Dymond spoke in a very earnest and touching manner on "Some Reflections of the War." He spoke of war as a hateful and abominable thing, not ordained by God, as some would have us believe, but the horrid outcome of man's sin and passion for power, but that out of the wreck of battle, the suffering and the pain, God could bring forth the pure lily of peace and right- eousness. That even if the life of one infinitely dearer to us than our own were sacrificed in this war, to remember that no good thing was ever sacrificed in vain and that sweet and perfect communion could still be held with that loved one while kneeling at God's Holy Altar. Mr. Dymond also addressed the scholars in the Sunday School during the afternoon session; his words being much enjoyed by the children and teachers, - It is expected that the vote on the Canada Temperance Act in Perth, county will be taken on the 24th of Janaary1916. PATRIOTIC SOCIETY NOTES. On February 1: th the Ladies' Patriotic Society shipped to the head- quarters of the Red Cross Society, a box containing one hundred pairs of socks, twenty-two scarves, and six pairs of wristlets. This makes two hundred pairs of socks that have been shipped within a period a four weeks to 'the Red Cross Society. The need is again brought before the public for donations of material suitable for sur- gical dressings. The quantity required is almost unlimited, Will all those having old white linen and cotton, per- fectly clean, please send the same to Mrs. Pugh, corner Patrick and Francis Streets. The names of those who donated quilts have not all appeared, a further list is being prepared for publi- cation, • There was a large gathering in the Council Chamber on Monday after- noon, notwithstanding our correspon- dent's mistake in calling the date the 8th instead of the 15th. The ladies worked from early in the day until eight o'clock and succeeded in finishing a large number of quilts, The motion passed at this meeting to serve lunches in the Council Chamber on Dollar Day has been rescinded by Committee of the Officers and it has been decided to withdraw entirely from this work. Those who promised to assist can per- haps do so in some other way. Will those ladies who promised donations for this object please take note of this item as it will not be necessary to send in any provisions to the Council Cham- ber on Dollar Day. MINOR LOCA+S. -Big bargains ori ar Da r shoes at W. J. Greer's, - It will pay to sb"up the whole family, Dollar Day, at W. J, Greer's. '--Buy your railway tickets from H. B. Elliott, Town Agent for the G. T. R. at the TIMES office. -Butter wrappers with the words, "Dairy Butter" printed on them are on sale at the TIMES office at 30 cents per 100 sheets. -Envelopes, any shape and quality, by the package or box, on sale at the TIMES Stationery Store. A large stock always on hand. -Sergeants Walter VanWyck and Harold Hinscliffe have returned from London where they were in training at the Military College far some weeks. -Last week the Listowel Council ap- pointed Fred Ellis as assessor at a salary of $125 and Noah Filsinger as night constable at a salary of $11 per week. -Owing to the extra demands on our space this week for Dollar Day adver- tising several budgets of correspon- dence,'school reports, etc. are crowded out of this issue. -Word was received in town on Wednesday of the death of Mr. John R. Miller, of Morris, one of East Huron's prominent men. Further reference in our next issue. -The officers of the Wingham Band wish every member to be out for practice on Friday evening- The new leader will be here and it is desirable that all members be present. -The regular monthly meeting ' of the Wingham Branch of the Women's Institute will be held in the Council Chamber nn Thursday afternoon. Feb. 25th. All members are requested to be present. -Mr. Edward Haines, a well-known resident of Mitchell, died on Wednesday last following a stroke of paralysis. He was a brother of Mr. W. H. Haines, of this town, who attended the funeral, at Mitchell, -A quite wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Watson in Lucknow, when Mrs. Watson's sister, Mis., Mary Campbell, was united in marriage to Harry Pierce, of Winni- peg, by the Rev. J. S. Duncan, The newly wedded couple left for Winnipeg, where they will reside. -Lewis Towley, a former resident of Teeswater and lately C. P. R. agent at Priceville, Sask., died last week and his remains were brought to Teeswater for interment. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon under the auspices of the I. O. O. F. and a number of Wingham members were in attandance. -Mrs. James Gilmour died at her nomo in Carson, Sask„ on Wednesday of last week, Mr. Gilmour, who is a well-known resident of Turnberry will have the sympathy of a large number of friends in his time of bereavement. -The Annual Woman's Christian Temperance Union day for prayer will be held in the C. 0. F. Hall, Wingham on Thursday Feb. 18th. Meeting opens at two forty-five. The Captain of the Salvation Army will give an address. The public are cordially invited and all members .are earnestly requested to at- tend., $1 A YEAR IN AOYANCR $$$ $$`Y Big bargains on DOLAR DAY 36 pairs women's Boots, reg price $2.50 to 3.5u for $1.00 20 pairs misses' Boots, regular price 1.50 to 2.50 for ... $1.00 50 pairs Child's Boots 1,50 to 1.75 for.. .... $1.00 2 pairs Women's Rubbers.. $1.00 2 =pairs Misses' Rubbers,. , .$1.00 3 pairs Child's Rubbers *1.00 Sweeping Cuts in . all lines of Footwear on Dollar Day, Feb 24 Shop in morning. Early Buyers first choice. tREER THE SHOE MAN • FARM WANTED 1 . , We have a purchaser for a farm, of one hun- dred acres.• or more, one or two mikes from Wingham. Buildings not necessary. RITCHIE & CORNS REAL ESTATE & INSURANCE ) WINGHAM, ONTARIO. NOTICE! All our accounts are now due and f f must be settled by .a» . 111 cash or note this month, Rae & Thompson Stone Block Hardware 'P1HObiB $7• In our issue of two weeks ago we stated that Mr. :Ino. Linklater (who died lately in the west) came to this country 0 years ago, this ismisleading, as he came out here from the Orkney's in the year 1844 which would make it over 65 years ago. His widow still sue elves hint at a good o'd age, but is 5) - meet blind. 4PAMMA AM el 66MIOL h t: "•i 4.