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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1915-02-25, Page 1THE WINCHAM "TIMES.
VOL. .Lllt.—NO. 2214
WINGHA I, ONTARIO! THURSDAY FEBRUARY 25, t915
$1 A YEAR IN ADYANC/
Ic. Sale ic
.
One cent has the purchas-
ing value of 25c. For the
week of Feb. 22nd, includ-
ing Dollar Day, Feb. 24th,
lc. Buys You 25c Worth
of Goods
Box of LinenStationery 25c
A second box .. Olc
2 Boxes Stationery26c
Parcel of best linen En-
velopes (62 envelopes) 25c
A second Parcel' Ole
2 parcels (124 envelops) 26c
Box of Olevine Soap 25c
A second Box Olc
2 Boxes of Soap .... 26c
Box of Bexall Tooth .
Paste or Powder...... 25c
A good Tooth Brush... Ole
Tooth Paste and Brush 26c
1, W, McKibbon
Ph. B.
DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAr
rex. 4.3,.,-m00,,
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
coming 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 for
spot cash and for that day only.
TEAS
Our Own Special Blends
5 lbs 35c Tea—$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 packages only of
these at a special price. They
are beautiful raisins of large
fancy quality. Can't be re-
placed. The regular price is
18c per package. Dollar Day
price ... . ....,....13c
Chinaware
There will be, special reduc-
tions on Chinaware but space
will not permit quotations.
only are on y a few of the
good values. Come and see
w b atwe've got.
Weir Greer's Sboes and Runners
TOWN GOUNGIL
A special meeting of the 'Town Coun-
cil was held on Friday evening with all
the members present and Mayor Irwin
presiding.
By-law No. 723 to borrow money from
the Bank of Commerce to pay on elec-
tric light note which has been standing
for some time was read three times and
passed on motion of Couns. Bell and
Patterson.
Moved by Couns. Vannorman and
Patterson, that the Treasurer's office
be made out of part of the Firemen's
room and that the Property Committee
have power to actin fitting it up.—Car-
ried.
Moved by Couns. Binkley and Currie,
that this Council authorize the Clerk to
notify Mr. Campbell, in writing, giving
the said Mr. Campbell the three months'
notice required for the termination of
the present agreement between himself
and the Town of Wingham, and that
the Clerk also make the proper provision
to have a ,i.ew agreement made.—Car-
ried.
Mr. Albert Fleming tendered his re-
signation as Assesssor and on motion of
Couns. Patterson and Bell the resigna-
tion was accepted.
Moved by Couns. Vannorman and
Currie, that Wm. Holmes be appointed
Assessment Commisibner for,the Town
of Winghs:_r for the yeas 19:5 Carried.
By-law 724, confirming this appoint-
ment was read three times and passed
on motion of Couns. Patterson and
Bell.
This will mean that the assesssment
of the town will be placed in the hands
of an Assessment Commission compos-
ed of Wm. Holmes, Mayor Irwin and
another man to be named by these
gentlemen.
On motion of Couns. Bell, and Patter-
son the fourth $100.00 payment was
made to Hudson, Boyd & Co., the aud-
itors. •
Council then adjourned.
•
Since the meeting of Council on Fri-
day evening the Assessment Commis-
sion, composed of Mayor Irwin and Wm.
Holmes, has appointed Mr. Albert
Fleming as Assessor and he has entered
upon his duties. The Assessment Com-
mission will take the place of the Ad-
visory Committee which was at first
proposed by the Council. This is a new
venture in Wingham and a system
which is not usually used except in
cities. How the new order of things
will work out time alone will tell. The
editor of the TIMES has for a long time
been of the opinion that the assessment
of the town should be 'thoroughly re-
vised and equalized and was the first to
move in the matter in the Council last
year, but the object of the resolution
was not carried. We are, however,
pleased to know that the matter is be-
ing taken up and we trust the work will
be carefully and fairly done. All pro-
perties should be placed on a fair and
proper basis so' that every ratepayer
will be paying his or her proper pro-
portion of taxes. This year the County
Council will no doubt be making an
equalization of the assessment for
county rate purposes and this is a phase
of the question which should be consid-
ered by the Commission and Assessor.
There should not be any inequalities in
assessment, and we trust the Commis-
sion will see to the cleaning up of mat-
ters of this kind. No ratepayers should
objeet to paying his full share of taxes,
when properly imposed, but should not
be called upon to pay a portion for
another ratepayer who has an assess-
ment"not in keeping with the value of
his property.
Business Change.
Mr. L. Kennedy, who has for some
years been engaged in the restaurant
business in Wingham, last week sold his
business to •Mr. Wamslo , of London.
Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy and family have
been good citizens of Wingham'and num-
erous friends will be very sorry if they
decide to leave the town.
Convention at Clinton.
A convention of the Huron County
Branch of the Dominion Alliance will
be held in the Presbyterian Church at
Clinton, on Thursday, March 18th, com-
mencing at 10.30 a.m. As the liquor
taxes of the county will, on the 1st day
of May next, pass from under Provin-
cial to Federal legislation, matters of
Vital importance, effeCting
the sobriety
ety
of the county, will be considered. The
officers ask that this be the largest,
most representative and enthusiastic
convention ever held in the. county.
Published Day Earlier.
On account of Dollar Day coming on
press day, Wednesday, February 24th,
and in order to give the Dollar Day
announcements of our merchants one
more issue before the people, the TIMES
is this week printed on Tuesday fore-
noon in place of Wednesday afternoon.
Budgets of news reaching us late for
this issue will be given a place in our
next issue.
Grants to Fairs,
While no official announcment has
been made, it is understood that the
Ontario Government may yet reconsider
its announced intention of cutting in
half the Government grant to the fall
fairs association's' of the province. It
is said that the Government has been
endeavoring to find a way of meeting
the request of the farmers for the full
grant of mast of it.
Death of Mrs. Bloomfield
Another of the pioneer residents of
this section passed away on Wednesday
of last week in the person of Elizabeth
Ernest, relict of the late Robert Bloom-
field in her 78th year. The lady was
stricken with paralysis a few days
prior to her death. Mrs. Bloomfield
resided on the 1st line of Morris for
many years and moved to Wingham on
the death of her husband some years
ago.. She was a highly esteemed by a
large circle of friends. The funeral
took place on Friday afternoon to
Wingham cemetery.
Quilts for Belgians.
The members of the Wingham branch
of the Woman's Institute, assisted by a
number of lady friends are continuing
their good work in making quilts for
the Belgians. On Thursday last a
further shipment of thirty quilts was
made and more are yet to be vent. for-
ward to headquarters. The members
of the Institute are very grateful to
the ladies of the • B. line and 8th con-
cession of Turnberry for the excellent
donations •made during the past. few
weeks.
Patriotism and Production.
We wish to call the special attention
of the public, especially the farming
community, to the advertisement on
page 6 of this issue, It places emphasis
on the necessity of using the right kind
of seed and the problem of Farm
Labor. Both of these subjects are
dealt with more fully in the Agricultur-
al War Book, the seed question being
treated at length commencing on page
81. Prof..Zavitz, of the On tario Agri-
cultural College, deals with the Cana-
dian grown root seed on page 132 arid
on page 77 may be found an interesting
article on the Farm Labor problem.
Read the advt. and get the book if not
already in your possession. It may
mean many dollars to you in 1015.
Buy Furniture.
In imitation of the Buy a -Bale -of
Cotton movement in the Southern.
States, the Kincardine Review suggests
that every Canadian with a reasonable
income should Buy a Piece of Furniture.
The appeal is directed particularly to
the farmers, but it is just as strong in
the town as in the country. If all the
well-to-do'iouseholders in Canada were
to buy goods averaging $25 each, em-
ployment would be given to 8,000 cabinet-
makers for eight months and the
maintenance Of their families would be
assured. Trade and transportation
would be stimulated and the claimants
upon the good will of the charitably
disposed would be reduced. Buy a Piece
of Furniture, and make sure that it is
Made in Canaual
County L. 0, L.
The adjournment annual meeting of
North Huron County L. 0. L. was held
in Wingham on Tuesday of last week
with a large attendance. The follow-
ing officers were elected:—County Mas-
ter, John F. Groves, Wingham; D. C.,
Mr. John A. Johnston, Dungannon;
Chaplain, Rev. J. W. Hibbert, Wing -
ham; D. of C.. T. J. McLean, Wingham.
Lecturer, Robt McCrea, Belgrave; Ree.
Sec'y, Jas. Peacock, Bluevale.
Sec'y., Writ. Hayes, Wroxeter; Treas.,
Robt. McMurray, Belgrave;.; Deputy
Wm. Guest, Wingham and Sartt'l Thom-
son, St. Augustine. It was decided to
bold the county' celebration in Wingham
en the 12th of July next. The next
annual meeting will be held in Wing -
ham.
Manitoba Legislature rejected a mo-
tion to banish 'barroom Sale of liquor,
carrying an amendant emphasizing the
'value and efficiency of local option.
DEATH OF JOHN BURGESS.
After an illcess extending over several
months, Mr, John Burgess passed away
at his borne in Bluevale on Sunday
morning last. Probably no man in the
district was better known or more high-
ly respected. Mr. Burgess was born in
Dumfriesshire, Scotland in 1834, came
to Canada when 16 years of age," and
lived in Township of Clark, Ont., em-
ployed a; commercial traveller. About
1857 he was employed as Station Agent
et Chippewa. and held different positions
on railways, as station agent, baggage
master, conductor on railways in,
Canada and United States, was mar-
ried in 1853 to Elizabeth Crawford,
who died in I863. Some forty years
ago he came up to the Bluevalo section
and settled on a farm on the 1st line of
Morris. Later he moved to the village,
and 'at that time Bluevale was a thri ging
place. For so ne years he was engaged
in buying grain. He was one of the
prime movers in the organization of the
Bluevale Cheese and Butter Co. and
was for many years the honored and
faithful Secretary -Treasurer of the
Company. In 1888 he was appointed
Clerk of the Township of Turnberry,
holding the position until two years ago
when he resigned on account of failing
health. He hal for many years been a
prominent and energetic member of the
Bluevale Presbyterian Church and was
for a longtime SecretaryTrearurer of
THE LATE JOHN iJURGEES
the congregation. Mr. Burgess was
one of the charter members of the
Canadian Order of Pores ers. He had
held the position of Recording Secretary
of the local Court foryears and on many
occasions represented his court at the
meetings of High Court and was for
some years one of the High Auditors
of the Order, a position he filled very
satisfactory. In all his different
branches of work, the duties were per-
formed in an efficient and painstaking
manner. His various positions brought
him in close touch with people of the
village and surrounding country and his
circle of friends was a large one and by
all he was most highly esteemed, and
he will be much missed in the community
in which he had so long resided. He
was a life-long Liberal and had been of
much assistance to his party in many of
the campaigns in East Huron. In
March, 1809, Mr. Burgess was married
to Mrs. B. Elizabeth Richardson, who
survives. Six sons and three daughters
also survive, viz:—John H. Burgess,
Winnipeg; Saml. Burgess, New Denver,
B. C.; Mrs. W. L. Fraser, Boissevain,
Man.; George Burgess, Crapand, P. E. I.;
James R. Burgess, Listdwel; Joseph
Burgess Ottawa; Miss Bell Burgess,
Bluevale; Walter Burgess, Woolesley,
Sask.; Miss Nellie Burgess, Toronto.
The funeral took place on Tuesday
afternoon from the family residence to
Bluevale cemetery.
To the Ladies of Wingham and Country
Ladies of Wingham and Country are
cordially invited to visit the store of
H. E. Isard & Co. on Saturday, Feb.
27th, when Miss Walsh of New York.
demonstrator for the New Idea Pattern
Co., will be present to renew subscrip-
tions to the magazine; also to impart
any imformation necessary in regard
to the patterns.
No Actual War Pictures. ,
A Toronto despatch last week said:
After February 15 moving picture
audiences throughout the province will
no longer be thrilled with the stirring
scenes of war. An order has been is-
sued by the Ontario board of censors
to the effect that all such films are pro-
hibited during the continuance of
European . hostilities.
The action Ct10n f01 -lows' a communication received from the
militia authorities at Ottawa: Any-
thing that is represented as occuring on
the fields of France or Belgium will not
be shown.
Extraordinary Shoe
Bargains for Men
Read them on last page
W. H. WILLIS & CO jf,
n.mnm.�mu�.�i i '
DOLLAR DAY IN WINGHAM
The Business Men's Association at a
meeting on Monday evening made final
arr•ange,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 spacial 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 Wingham.
Remember—the date is Wednesday,
February 21-th.
Progressive Euchre.
The members of Court Maitland,
Canadian Order of Foresters will hold
their regular monthly progressive
euchre party on Friday evening of this
week.' All members of the Order are
invited to attend. -
Woman's Institute.
The regular monthly meeting of
Wingham Branch of the Woman's In-
stitute will be held on Thursday after-
noon of this week in the Council Chamber.
All members and friends are invited to
attend the meeting.
Notice to Advertisers.
As practically all our advertisers will
necessitate a change of Ad. for next
issue owing to Dollar Day bargains, we
ask that the copy for new Ad. be in our
hands not later than Saturday noon,
otherwise a change will not be assured.
Death of John R. Miller.
The death of Mr. John R. Miller, a
well-known and highly esteemed resi
dent of Morris Township, on Wednesday
morning of last week, came as a sur-
prise to a large circle of friends. Mr.
Miller was taken ill with blood -poisoning
and became so seriously ill that he was
forced to go home from Gorrie on
Thursday, list inst. prior to the holding
of the Annual Meeting of the Howick
Mutual Fire Insurance Company. He
gradually grew worse until the end
came. Mr. Miller first saw the light of
day at Fabs. Berwickshire, Scotland
on August 25th, 1830. In 1851 he came
to the New World to the Geneese Val-
ley, New York State, and in the fall of
1854 with the early settlers, located in
Morris township. At the time there
was no settlement north of the 4th line.
They had come from Buffalo to Port
Stanley by boat and than six horse
stage to London. The newcomer's
walked to Goderich to secure their land
and then footed it to their new posses-
sions, the Miller family securing lots
53,'54, 55, 56, in first concession and
afterwards bought lot 57, G. Having
!,ought oxen, a trip was made back to
London for their baggage. This was no
small task in those days. In 1859, Mr
Miller married Margaret Moffatt, and
their family consisted of three sons and
three daughters. He took an active
part in the municipal affairs in his
earlier days and was ten years in the
township council, five of Which he was
Deputy Reeve. For thirty years he
was a magistrate; was Captain of the
Militia in the good old days; twenty
years License Inspector and twenty-
three years President of the 13luevale
Cheese Co, For 35 or 36 years Mr.
Miller sat at the Board of the Howick
Mutual and had served nine years as
President. In politics he was a pro-
nounced
ro-
p un ed band 0 C Liberal in religion ion a
staunch Presbyterian, being an elder
in the Wroxeter congregation for years.
The funeral took place on Friday after-
noon from the family residence to the
Wroxeter cemetery.
FROM SALISBURY PLAINS.
Corp. W. Bayles,
No. 0921, G. Coy.,
1st. Batt., 1st. Brigade,
Bustard Camp,
Salisbury Plains, Eng., i
O.E.F. ,
To the members of the Baptist Young
People's Union. ' Just a few lines in
answer to your welcome letter which 1 •
received last night. I was very pleased
to hear from you and also' thank you
for your kind wishes for me. Now that
I am writing I will try and give you a
little idea of what we are doing. We
are still living under canvas and find it
a little cold at times, but w e don't mind
that as we believe we are doi.ig this for
a just cause and to try and right the
wrong that has been done to Belgium.
I believe the people of Canada can hard-
ly realize what the people of Belgium
have suffered. They have suffered a
great deal at the hands of the Huns, as
we call them. I will now tell you a
little of what we are doing. W e parade
at nine in the morning and go for a
route march of about eight miles and
then start on the war tactics just as if
we were at the real thing. The work
is very interesting if a fellow only puts
his mind to it. We then get an hour
for lunch and start after that again on
the same kind of work. We get back
to camp about four in the afternoon,
and our work is over for the day; that
is if we are not picked out for any
special duty. The English people have
used us very well since we arrived here
and still continue to do so. Now I will
bring my letter to a close, wishing the
members of the B. Y. P. U. the best, of
success
I remain,
Yours, W. Haylee.
PATRIOTIC SOCIETY NOTES.
The Semi -Annual meeting of the Wo-
man's Patriotic Society will be held
in the Council Chamber on Monday,
March Ist at 3 p.m.
A full statement of the work done
by the women during the past six
months will be given followed by
election of officers.
Every lady interested is urged to be
present.
All completed quilts for the Belgian
Relief must be sent to Mrs. White,
Josephine Street, not later than Satur-
day, February 27th, as the final shipment
is being made on Monday, March 1st.
We still urge that those who have
material for surgical dressing such as
old table linen, sheets, cotton garments,
etc., with all ,seams removed and
thoroughly cleansed, kindly send the
same to Mrs. Pugh, Convenor of Com-
mittee, corner Francis . and Patrick
Streets.
Following amounts have been receiv-
ed and forwarded to the Belgian Relief
Fund:
Previously Acknowledged .. ... $47 75
Mrs. Cosen's S. S. Class,.........1 00
Total to date ... $48 7:5
Following amounts have been receiv-
ed and forwarded to the Headquarters
of the Canadian Red Cross Society:
Previously Acknowledged $206 00
Mr. M. E. Zurbrigg .. 5 00
Mrs. Boyce (Carnival Prize) 2 00
Total to date ..$273 00
"Our Escape From Germany".
The subject of an address by Rev.
Dr. Barber, of Listowel, will be given
in the Methodist Church, Monday.
March 8th, Dr. Barber was in Germany
at the outbreak of the present war and
has many thrilling experiences to tell.
Do fail to hear him.
Death of Mrs. Kent.
The death of Martha Cunningham
Clark, relict of the late Sextus Kent,
which was briefly recorded in our last
issue, removes one of the oldest resi-
dents of the town. Mrs. Kent was
in her 93rd year and had been a resident
of Wingham for upwards of forty years.
Her late husband was for many years
connected with the merchantile business
in Wingham, being one of Wingham's
pioneer business men. Mrs. Kent made
a number of friends during her long
residence in the town and lived to see
Wingham grow from a mere hamlet to
a progressive town. The funeral took
place on Thursday afternoon to Wing -
ham cemetery.
Walter Babcock of Bath, aged
twenty-two years, in an effort to save
his younger brother, Oscar, lost his own
life at Kingston.
Sir Redmond Roblin, Premier of
Manitoba, told a deputation of the
Political Equality League that it was
not yet time for extension of the suf-
frage to women.
Issemaatimoomaimssa
Big Bargains s nrrt,
frOLUR BAY
36 pairs women's Boots, reg
price $2.50 to 3.50 for $1.00
20 pairs misses' Boots, regular
price 1.50 to 2.50 for .:81.00
50 pairs Child's Boots 150 to
1.75 for.. .,. .... $1.00
2 pairs Women's Rubbers.. $1.00
2 :pairs Misses' Rubbers,....$1.00
3 pairs Child's Rubbers '1.00
Sweeping Cuts in all lines of
Footwear on Dollar Day, Ft b 24
Shop in morning.
Early Buyers first choice.
W.J. GREER
• 4
THE SHOE MAN
-29
FARM �
WANTED
We have a purchaser
for a farm of one hun-
dred acres or more,
one or two miles from
Wingham. Buildings
not necessary.
RITCHIE & COSENS
REAL ESTATE & INSURANCE
WINGHAM, ONTARIO.
NOTICE!
All our accounts
are now due and
must be settled by
cash or note this
month,
Rae 86 Thompson
Stone Block Hardware
'PHONE 27
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AUCTIONEERS
McConnell gi Vandrick
Auctioneers tor tb ,
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Huron and Bruce,eta prepotetttntakee
All kinds of sales. We are , retain we
can pietist). You can have either see
or both without extra charge. , triers
can be left with If. McConnell. or with
t•. B'. 'Vandriek at the Nereh$tnt,'
Brokerage Co.'s Store, 'Maabnm,
Charges moderate.
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