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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,....$1.00 3 pairs Child's Rubbers '1.00 Sweeping Cuts in all lines of Footwear on Dollar Day, Ft b 24 Shop in morning. Early Buyers first choice. W.J. GREER • 4 THE SHOE MAN -29 FARM � WANTED We have a purchaser for a farm of one hun- dred acres or more, one or two miles from Wingham. Buildings not necessary. RITCHIE & COSENS REAL ESTATE & INSURANCE WINGHAM, ONTARIO. NOTICE! All our accounts are now due and must be settled by cash or note this month, Rae 86 Thompson Stone Block Hardware 'PHONE 27 1111111111111111111111111111118111111111111111111111111111111111/ AUCTIONEERS McConnell gi Vandrick Auctioneers tor tb , t Gnu r A , cr Huron and Bruce,eta prepotetttntakee All kinds of sales. We are , retain we can pietist). You can have either see or both without extra charge. , triers can be left with If. McConnell. or with t•. B'. 'Vandriek at the Nereh$tnt,' Brokerage Co.'s Store, 'Maabnm, Charges moderate. .. i