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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1915-03-04, Page 1ATTENTION: Sap We have a large stock of Buckets Spiles and Buckets and.. Syrup Cans Goods of best quality at moderate prices, Rae 86 Thompson Stone Block Hardware 'PHONE 27 pl . sk' THS WINGHAM TIMES. VOL. XLIII.—NO. 2245 WINGHAM, ONTARIO? THURSDAY MARCH 4, 1915 $1 A YEAR IN ADVANCE "Cherry Bark CoughSyrup VP Will cure your or mon- ey back, is this not fair en- ough ? The great success of this preparation has been to some. great extent due to its pleasant taste, as one of the great objections to ordinary cough remedies is their disagreeable taste. An- other good point about Rex - all Cherry Bark Cough 5ypup is that it does not de - 'lunge the stomach as most cough medicines do. Wild Cherry Bark, h oi'e- •hound and Boueset are three of seven ingredients in this preparation and which have stood the test for years as the most healing and anti- ceptic drugs for coughs, colds, etc. Every bottle guaranteed, Two sizes, 50c. and $1.00. is W. McKibbon Ph. B. DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN V Removal Notice 9 My Office in the future will be in the Town Hall in- stead of the Griffin 131 as formerly, and I say that all my .1 and Real PEst at will be cont ucte Hall iat tl irld trance Business it the Town ire. I have a few oho cc residences for sale at bargain prices. Fire Insurance ai}i'cted at lowest rate and in first class companies, Yours truly, J. G. Stewart. .r OCEAN TICKETS . Via all steamship lines, out- ward or prepaid from the Old CouL uotationsticketsbyuy. ow currenttrfor ratesest or q any route. Apply H. B. ELLIOTT J Times Office, Wingham r asp Chrstie's Grocer PHONE 59. Store opens 7 a.m. Closes 7 p.m. A Remarkable Tea Fact We sold during the months of January and February MORE of our own special blends of. Tea than during January, February and March of last year, 1914. This can only be accounted for in one way, viz:— Because of their Superior Quality. Tea at First Cost The blends are our own. There are no commissions paid someone for selling them. There are no eit- pensive packages nor huge sums to pay for Magazine Advertisements. You buy your tea,from us at MINUS whet it costs tdado these things. • THINK' THIS OVER • 115e, 45e and 600 per lb. Weir Greer's Shoes and Ruobsrs TOWN GOUNGIL The regular monthly meeting of t Town Council was held on Mond evening. All members present exce Coups. Currie and Crawford. May Irwin presiding. Minutes of la regular and seven adjourned or speci meetings were read and approved. A petition was read, signed by M A, T. Thomson and others, asking th an 8 inch sewer and 6 inch cellar drai be constructed on Patrick street, b tween Francis street and Carling Te race. The Clerk will report nex meeting as to whether petition is si ficiently signed. - " Petition was read asking for sidewal of 148 feet on John street and 134 fee on Carling Terrace. On motion o Couns. Bell and Patterson, the petitio was referred to the Street, Sewer an Sidewalk Committee to report at nex meeting. A communication was read from th Ontario Compensation Board, pointin out that if Council done work by da labor the Corporation would come unde Clause 2 of the Act and not be liable t assessment, but should an acciden occur, the Compensation Board wool determine the amount of damages to b paid. If work is done by a contractor the contractor would come under Claus 1 of the Act and be liable to assessmen and in case of accident the amount o damages would be paid out of the fun created by the Compensation Board. The Finance Committee recommende the payment of a number of account and the report was adopted on ,motion of Couns Patterson and Bell. The Property Committee reporte that contract for ' wood for Town Hal had been awarded to P. Gibbons a $2.40 per cord and for coal for presen season to R. J. Cantelon, at $7.25 pe ton The report was adopted on motion of Coun. Bell and Reeve Mitchell. The Assessment Commissoner re ported that in conjunction with Mayor Mr. Albert Fleming had been appointed Assessor at a salary of $112.50. Mayor Irwin stated that the Mayor only appeared in the matter of the appointment of the Assessor and the law provided that the assessing would be done under Commissioner Holmes and Assessor Fleming. The report of the Commission was adopted on motion of Coun. Bell and Reeve Mitchell. An account of $1.75 from Alfred Pullen for work on streets was on mo- tion of Couns. Binkley and Patterson, ordered to be paid when properly certified. Mr. L. Kennedy submitted his as- sessment schedule for 1914 showing an assessment of $350 on his picture house when his tax bill and assessment roll showed an assessment of $650 and he had paid taxes on the larger assess- ment. Picture houses are based _ on a business assessment of 25 per cent. of the value of the building and therefore the lower assessment would be the correct one. On motion of Couns. Binkley and Vannorman a fund of $10.- 50 was ordered to be paid to Mr. L. Kennedy, owing to error in assessment. Moved by Couns. Vannorman and ''Binkley, that all committees report at next meeting as to what the commit- tees -purpose paying for day labor.— Carried. Mayor Irwin reported that the audit- or Mr. Flynn, would be in Wingham on Monday evening and that Messrs Stew- art and Groves wished the books audit- ed to cover January and February, be- fore transfer is made to Mr. Stewart as Treasurer. The Mayor expected the complete report from the auditors would be ready by Thursday. Mr. John McCallum asked if it was the intention of Council to have present auditors do work covering the two months. Town men could do the work and save unnecessary expense. Mayor Irwin thought the auditors who did the work covering last year would be in the better position to do the work covering the past two months. Moved by Reeve Mitchell and Coon. Bell, that. the auditors meet Messrs Groves and Stewart to report of finances for January and February,'" 1915. —Car- ried. Council adjourned. Convention Call. The officers of the Huron county branch of the Dominion Alliance haye issued a call for a convention to be held in the Presbyterian Church, Clinton, on Thursday, March 18th, commencing at 10.80 a.m. "As the liquor laws of the country will, on the 1st day of May. pass from under Pro- vincial to Federal legislation, matters of vital importance, affecting the sobriety of the country, will have to be Cdnsidered." HIGH SCHOOL NOTES, On Thursday afternoon, Feb. 18th, the regular meeting of the Literary Society was held. The secretary, E. Johns, read the minutes and then the committees gave their reports: Geo. Howson gave the auditor's report, the Society having a small balance on hand. J. C. Hutton reported that the commit- tee appointed to forward' a token of remembrance to Mr. E. S. Copeland who is.. with the first contingent, had purchased a chamois vest for the pur- pose. Miss Stella. James than gave an in- strumental which was very much ap-' preciated. Then came the debate be- tween III Senior and III Junior, "Re- solved that United States should enter the war on the side of the Allies." Thr; affirmative was taken by Norma. Hibbert and Howard Gray and the negative by Lucy Bower and Alex. Henry. The judges were Miss Whyte, Miss N: McKague and Mr. G. R. Smith, and the decision by Mr. Smith was in favour of the affirmative by one point. The harmonica band then gave a selection, which was followed by the prophet, Mr. C. McLean. He continued his talk on the war by explaining what will be the terms of the peace which will close the present war and what happen in the different countries en- gaged. Miss Ethel Howe gave a splendid humorous recitation in Scotch which everyone enjoyed. The quartette favoured us with a very popular song "The Old Oaken Bucket." Mr. Ewing, as critic, gave us some helpful suggestions for the benefit of. our meetings and the programme closed with "God Save the King." The next meeting on March 4th, will take the form of a "Mock Trial" over some promissory , notes which were issued in connection with the auction sale which was held in the Literary Society some time ago. On Friday last the High School hockey "team with strong support journeyed to Lucknow to play a friend - ay game of hockey with the Lucknow boys. The High School team began by scoring the first goal, but Lucknow soon retaliated. At half time the score was 5 to 3 i favour of Lucknow, and at full time it was 8 to 5. Although our boys were defeated the game was closely contested and was a good ex- hicition of hockey. We hope that there will be another game between these teams. . Progressive Euchre. The member of Maitland Lodge, No. 119, I. 0. O. F. will hold a progressive euchre party in their hall, Wilson Block on Thursday evening of this week. All members of the Order will- be made welcome.. Work of Institute. The Wingham branch of the Women's Institute has this week made a further shipment of nine quilts for the Belgians as well as 11; pairs of socks, one pair of wristlets and two flannel shirts for the Canadian soldiers. This shipment makes a total of 72 quilts which have been sent forward for the Belgians, Winghamites Wedded. - A quiet wedding was solemnized at 7 p. m. on Wednesday, Feb. 24th, at the manse, by the Rev. D. Perrie. when Miss Mary Elda, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Cartwright, became the bride of Mr. George M. Jacques. After the ceremony a dinner was served at the bride's home and the young couple left on Thursday morning for a short honeymbon in Toronto. Prior to the happy event Mr. Jacques was tendered a banquet on Tuesday evening by about thirty of the young men of town, at Miller's restaurant and was presented with an address and a beautiful leather rocker. What Is a Bushel Measure. Under the recent amendments to the Inspection and Sale Act, now in force, a bushel measure must now contain the following weights --Beans 60, beets 50, castor beans 40, clover seed 60, hemp seed 44, lime 70, malt 36, onions 50. parsnips 45, potatoes 60, timothy seed 48, turnips 50. Specifications of the weights when sold by the bag call for the following weights --Beets 75, car- rots 75, onions 75, parsnips 65, potatoes 90, turnips 75. A penalty of a fine not exceeding $25 is fixed for the first ojfence'and for each subsequent offence not exceeding $60 for every person who offers for sale or sells by the bag any of the 'vegetables mentioned in case any bag of such vegetables sold or of- fered for sale does not contain at least the number of Dominion standard pounds specified. FINAL CLEARANCE Men's Fine Boots Read our adi on last pagj W. H. WILLIS & C 1 Property Transfers. During the past week two trenefers in property were made, Mr. W. F. Vanstone has sold his farm on the Blue - vale road to Mr. Wm. Field and Mr. F. J. Hill has sold the portion of his farm north of the G. T. R. tracks to Mr. H. T. Thomson. Found Dead in Bed. • Samuel Beattie, proprietor of the Mansion House in St. Catharines, for the past three years, was found dead in his bed Tuesday morning of last week by his wife when she attempted to rouse him for the day. He was born in Brussels, Ont., and had conducted hotels in Barrie, Toronto and Welland, He was in his fiftieth year, and is sur- vived by his wife, father, four brothers and one sister. The deceased gentle- man was a brother of Mr. Robt. Beat- tie of this town. Death of John Leslie, The death occurred in Winnipeg on Saturday, Feby. 20th, of Mr. John Les- lie, brother of Mrs. McD. Fleming of Listowel. The late Mr. Leslie was only ill for a short time and death was un- expected. Mrs. Fleming left for Winni- peg on receiving word of his illness, but death had occurred a few hours before her arrival. The late Mr. Leslie was born in Milton, Halton County, where he remained for a short time. He re- moved with his parents to Wingham where he entered the furniture business with Mr. Bell. He only stayed in Wingham for a short time when he went to Winnipeg, which was then Fort Garry. Engaging in the furniture busi- ness in Winnipeg, he soon became a leader in the retail furniture trade, and at the time of his death he was the largest individual furniture dealer in the Dominion. Hymeneal. A very quiet but pretty wedding took place at the home of the bride's father, Mr. Archibald Kerr, Morris, when his elder daughter, Mary Katherine was united in holy matrimony to James G. Knox, a prosperous young farmer of Tuxford, Sask. The Rev. A. M. Boyle, of Belgrave, officiating. The bride who was given away by her father wore a gown of ivory silk crepe-de- chene and lace. She wore the regula- tion veil and carried a bouquet of cream roses and maiden hair fern. Miss Janet Kerr, sister of the bride was maid of honour wearing a becom- ing gown of pale blue silk san toy and carried pink carnations and maiden hair fern. After the wedding ceremony, the bridal couple sat down to a dainty wedding breakfast. The happy couple left on the afternoon train for points east amid showers of confetti and rice, the bride travelling in a navy blue suit with hat to match and a set of Persian lamb furs the gift of the groom. The groom's gift to the maid of honour was a watch bracelet. Mr. and Mrs. Knox leave for their future home in the west on the first of March. Death of Former Resident. The following from the News of Atkiason, Illinois, of February 25th, refers to the death of a former well- known resident of Wingham,and sister- in-law of Messrs Wm. and John David- son of town:—"Elizabeth Ann McNan- nus, was born in Bruce County, Ont. Dec. 31st, 1861, and passed away at the Hammond Hospital in Genesee, where she underwent an operation Monday, Feb. 22nd. The deceased had been in poor health for the past several months. The later part of the week unlooked for complications developed which caused her death. Elizabeth McNan- nus was united in marriage with Thos. W. Davidson. at Wingham, Ont., March 7th, 1894, and came to Atkinson with her husband soon afterward. To this union were born two children, Andrew W., and Martha Mabel, who •survive with her husband. She also leaves a brother, John J. McNannus of Pawassan, Ont., who was with her when the end came. Mrs. Davidson was a member of the Methodist Epis- copal Church, having professed her faith when quite young, She strove at all times to lead a Christian life and to do Christian deeds. She was highly respected by all who knew her. She was a member of the local chapter of Royal Neighbours and held the office of Chancellor to which she was elected at the last election. DOLLAR DAY A SUCCESS. Large Crowd in Town. —Merchants Report a good Day's Business. -- Wednesday of last week, again demonstrated what can be accomplished in the way of a special bargain day. The Dollar Day venture again proved a big success and will be long remem- bered by the people of this vicinity. Although held a month earlier than last year in order to avoid the mild weather and bad roads, the rain of a few days previous, put the roads in bad shape, and there was a rather poor out- look on Wednesday morning, but not- withstanding the bad roads the people came to town. The co-operative energy of the busi- ness men, the wide publicity given the campaign and the real bargains offered by the merchants were the factors which made Dollar Day the success it we..s. Not only were the merchants satisfied with the day's business, but, if looks counts, the customers were also well pleased. It was a big, happy throng that crowded the streets from noon until evening, in search of bar- gains which were being offered. There was not a line of business in Wingham which did not in some way reap benefit from this co-operative scheme. The programme of prizes was carried out as advertised. A number of horse buyers from outside points were present and a number of horses changed hands. The following are the prize winners:— Registered Mare, any class, Geo. Cruikshank, Jas. Stewart. Agricultural Team, Mr. Ramsay, Forest Wilson. Single Driver, A. McDonald, Mr Sharp. Sweepstakes to best horse in town, Geo. Cruikshank. $5.00 to the person purchasing the most goods in Wingham up to 7 p.m., Dan Martin, Whitechurch, ($123.37.) $3.00 to the person driving the longest distance to Wingham, Silas Johnston, 20 miles, Tp. Grey. $5.00 to the largestfamilyregistering in Wingham, Pat. Gibbons, Wawanosh. $5.00 in goods by W. G. Patterson, Miss Scott, Belgrave. 100 lbs. of Quality Flour by Howson & Brocklebank, Dan Martin, White- church. $10.00 by Silverwoeds Limited, Lon- don, for the best can of cream delivered at A. H. Wilford's warehouse, Mrs. Wm. Adair, Turnberry. $10.00 in cash by King Bros. to the person purchasing the largest amount of goods in their store on Dollar Day, H. Young, ($115.) $15.00 lady's or gent's gold watch by A. M. Knox to party holding the pro- perly numbered receipt, Thos. Hardy, Wingham. Mr. Bert Currie, Zetland, drew the $8 clock in W. J. Patterson's window and T. R. Bennett, town, drew the $4 clock. Our Escape from Germany A very thrilling aninstructive lecture by Rev. Dr. B: •er of Listowel, in the Methodist 1' •rch, Monday even- ing, March 8th. Don't miss this treat. Admission, adults 25c, children 15c. Get Rid of Your Grouch. Have you anything to whine about? Have you anything to grouch about? The chronic growler should cast his eye toward Europe. There conditions are bad. Here times are good. Plenty to eat, pleasant homes, everybody pros- perous. Get rid of your grouch and let a hymn of thankfulness go up to the Creator for His goodness to you. Municipal Printing. That the strongest objection with reference to prices should come in con. nection with municipal printing, not- withstanding that the newspapers are constantly doing gratis a great work of benefit to the municipalities, and are insistently endeavouring to improve their respective communities, was a point touched on by President W. M. O'Beirne of the Canadian Press As- sociation at a meeting of the printers and publishers of Huron and Perth counties at Stratford on Monday. It was Mr. O'Beirne's contention that many offices were accepting municipal printing at a price less than half what would be required to allow a reasonable profit. Some publishers, he said, were tendering for township printing in bulk in the bark and were doing the work at a loss. The county printing, ho con- tended, should be dividedup among the different offices. With this the local association unanimously agreed and an effort will be made among the publishers in Huron and Perth to effect, as is the situation in Bruce, this change, MONTHLY HORSE FAIR. The regular monthly Horse Fair will be held on Tuesday next, March 9th. There will be a number of buyers here from Toronto and highest market prices will be paid for all kinds of horses. Come to Wingham next Tues- day. PATRIOTIC SOCIETY ITEMS. The Ladies' Patriotic Society, having completed six months of their work, held their semi-annual meeting on Mon- day March 1st, 1915, at which the fol- lowing officers were elected:—President, Mrs. R C. Redmond; Vice -President, Mrs. J. W. Hibbert; Secretary, Mrs. C. M. Walker; Treasurer, Mrs. W. J. Greer. Executive Committee the above named officers together with Mrs W. Gray, Miss Cornyn, Mrs. Bone, Mrs. Pugh. Miss Fessant, Mrs. Tyndall, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs: J. Wilson, Mrs. Fergie, Mrs. Phalen, Capt. Champken, Mrs. Stone. Officers reports will appear in next week's issue. Two auditors from Men's Patriotic Society were appoint- ed to audit the books of the Society, namely, Messrs, R. Clegg and A. Cos - ens. It was decided to hold a concert of local talent in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening, March 17th,further particulars of which will appear in next week's issue. On Feby. 26th the Society shipped to the headquarters of the Red Cross Soc- iety One hundred and sixteen pairs socks, five pairs wristlets, sixteen scarves, twelve Balaclava caps, twelve face cloths. There was also shipped on March 1st to the Belgian Relief Fund, a box con- taining sixty-two quilts in addition to seventy quilts shipped in Feby, making a total of one hundred and thirty-two quilts sent to the relief of the needy Belgians. We would again repeat the appeal on behalf of the Red Cross Society for white material suitable for bandages and surgical dressings. There/ seems to be some Misunderstanding which is keeping many persons from sending in old material. Any sort of old white cotton or linen rags or pieces thorough- ly cleansed, seams cot or ripped out and pressed, done up in bundles or rolls, is what is required. We would urgent- ly request, all those who can possibly do so, to hunt out all old white cotton and linen garments and have same pre- pared and sent in for shipment which is being made very soon from the. Red Cross Society to the hospitals at the front. The need for this is increasing every day and the call comes with a special significance to those who have relatives and friends among the soldiers now on the battle -fields. We hope that Wingham will not fall behind in this good work, but contribute as large a share as possible towards the bandages and surgical dressings for the wounded soldiers. The following is a complete list of all those who donated completed quilts. Mrs. R. J. Tyndall, 2 Mrs. J. Patterson, 1 Mrs. C. N. Griffin, 2 Mra. W. Field, 1 Mise Loutitt, 'L Mrs. T. Kew, 1 Miss M. Galloway, 2 Mra. Johns, l Miss Rutledge, 2 Mra. Lloyd, 1 Mrs McRle 1 Mrs Geddes 1 Hoorn h & Austin, 2 Mrs. H. Davis, I wa voanosh 2 Mrs. Porter, I Mrs. S. Tyndall, 1 Mrs. Vansickle, 1 Mre. W. Davidson, 1 Mrs. Burford, 1 Mrs. G. Wright, 1 Mrs. J. W. Walker, 1 Mrs. E. C. White and i 1 Miss J Tervitt and Mrs. Tyndall 1 her friends, 1. Mrs.Linklater, 1 Miss B. King, 1 Mrs T. stewart,ll Miss Weir, 1 Mrs. Archie Patterson 1 Mr Ricker's SS Class 4 Mrs. Pringle, 1 Mrs. Wheelens, 1 Mrs. T. Wheeler, 1 Mrs A. M. Anderson 1 Mrs. T. Wilson, 1 Mrs. l.urrie,1 Mrs. Robinson, 1 Mrs, C. A. Rantoul, 1 Mrs. Brandon, 1 Mrs. B. Lithe, 1 Mrs. H Johnston, 1 Mrs. W. D. Varey, 1 Mrs . Hogg, 1 Mrs. McLaughlin, 1 Firs. Vanstone & Weir 1 Mrs. John Elder, 1 Mrs. G. Wheeler, I MrsiRobertson and riends,l Mrs. A. R. Johnston, 1 Mrs. Morton's r. S. Class, 1 Mrs. G. Casemore, 1 Miss McKenzie's S S Class, 1 Mrs John Kelly friends 1 Miss Cruickshank's S. S. Class 1 Mrs. Stapleton, 1 Mrs. A. Reid, 1 Mrs. Frank Henry A. W. moiety C. C. Whitechurch, 1 W. B. M. 1, If there are any persons who gave quilts whose names do not appear in this list it is the result of the names not being marked on the quilts when left at the hall. Lacrosse Meeting. A meeting of the Lacrosse Club will be held in the Council Chamber, on Thursday, March 18th, for the purpose of reorganizing for the coming season. All interested in lacrosse are invited to attend. J$T,Btu. un,Teo Cuf Prices IASho8s For 10 days only It big cut- l+rie. e sale on all kinds of our splendid shoes. Figure out your sav- ing at these prices, 28 pairs women's shoes, regu- lar price $3.00 to $4 00 sale price .. 1.98 20 pairs misses' shoes, regular price $1.75 to $2.50, sale. price, 1.25 15 pairs boys' shoes (solid leath- er) regular price $2.00 to 2.25, sale price.... 1,50 12 pairs men's shoes, regular price $4.50 to $5.00 sale price. 2,89 VISIT OUR BARGAIN TABLES Cowie early for there will be no snore shoes at these prices this season. SIV . J. GR EE'R THE SHOE MAN BUSINESS AS USUAL RITCHIE & COSENS REAL ESTATE & INSURANCE WINGHAM, ONTARIO. AUCTION McConnell & Vandrick Auctioneers for the, t`auntiss of Huron and Bruce, are prepared to take all kinds of sales. We are certain we can please. YOU can have either one or both without extra charge. Orders ran be left with P'. McConnell, or with V'andrlok at the Merehiyup•it, Brokerage Co. s Store, Wingham, • Chatgeb moderate.