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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1915-03-18, Page 1THE • W!NGHA TIMES. VOL. XLIIL,—NO. 2247 WINGHAM, ONTARIO? THURSDAY h1ARC11 18 1915 $1 A YEAR IN ADVANCE We receive a fresh stock of these "A MATTER OF GOOD TASTE" Chocolates weekly.' J. W, McKibhon Ph. 8. DRUGGISTT AND OPTICIAN nee _T acs. %xA r. ORDERS B. Company, 33rd Regt. Wingham The Company ill 0parade on arch 0 he 24th, at = .o p,m. ARMOURY, WINGHAM I tend. N. T. SINCLAIR J for Drill. All* mem- bers 'will please at - Captain OCEAN TICKETS Via all steamship lines, out- ward or prepaid from the Old I Country. Lowest quotations current for rates or tickets by any route. Apply H. B. ELLIOTT Times Office, Wingham 1 1 ChrsIie's Grocery PHONE 59. Store opens 7 a.m. Closes 7 p.m. The Reason Why our. Teas are Economical Ounce for ounce, our own Special Blends of Telt will hive MORE and BETTER liquor than almost any other tea on the market. They Have a Distinctive Flavor 3$c, 45c and 60c per Lb. alsoimesiiiimsommso Wear Greer's Shoes and Rua tit rs PATRIOTIC SOCIETY NOTES. The appeal for white material for bandages and dressings is still before the public. The more often our Cana- dian soldiers fight the more closely does the cell come to every woman in Canada to contribute something towards this object. Any old white cotton or linen material thoroughly cleansed and press- ed with all seams removed will be suitable. Those having the same are asked to send to Mrs. Pugh, Convenor of the Committee in charge, corner Francis and Patrick streets. Those buying new material, it is required to be cotton and in five yard lengths. The concert under the auspices of the Ladies' Patriotic Society will be held on the evening of St. Patrick's Day. A good program is prepared and all are asked to patronize the concert. Every person can buy tickets which are fixed at the popular price of twenty-five cents. No reserved seats, Come early and secure a seat. The proceeds of the sale of tickets are to be devoted to the needs of the Red Cross Society. A box is being shipped on the 18th, containing over one hundred pairs of socks, also some Balaclava caps and scarves. Leaving Wingham. ' Captain Champken and Lieut. Roberts who have been in charge of the Salva- tion Army work in Wingham for some months left Wingham this week. Capt. Champken will take a month's rest be- fore again taking up work and Lieut. Roberts goes to Sarnia. These officers made many friends while in Wingham and leave here with the best wishes of our townspeople. To Boom Lacrosse President Jas. Stevenson of the Op_ tario• Amateur Lacrosse Association has issued &circular letter stating that 1 season the association doubled its membership, and this season the desire is, if possible, to have every town in Ontario represented. He adds: -La- crosse is Canada's national game and I think you will agree with me that, be- ing such, and being unquestionably the greatest summer pastime played, we should not have it supplanted by any game foreign to our country. Every Country has its national sport. Lacrosse is Canada's national pastime and we want it to lead." Division Court. Division Court was held'in Wingham on Thursday morning last with Judge Holt presiding. The docket was a smal: one as a number of cases had been settled prior to Court day. One case, Little vs Gray, was heard. Mr. Gray had contracted with Mr. Little for the delivery of twenty tons of hay at $10 per ton. Part of the hay was delivered and Mr. Little would not deliver balance unless $12 per ton was paid. Part of hay was paid for and Mr. Little sued for balance, Owing to failure of de- livery of hay as per contract Mr. Gray was forced to pay from $14 to $15 for hay and entered a counter claim. Judgment for defendant was $20.95. Letter From the Front. The following letter was received by Mrs. Vim. Aitchison from her son, who is with the Canadian Expeditionary Force in France: -France, Feb. 24. Dear Mother: -Just a line to let you know all is well with me and I am having a fine time, and all the rest of the boys are well. We are having fine weather here. We have been at the front in the trenches for forty-eight hours and had a fine time there. We had a good time coming' over across here in the boat. So bye' bye for this time to you and brothers and friends. From your son, Private D, L. Aitchison. Entrance Examinations. High school entrance examinations, according to a timetable just issued by the department of education, will com- mence on June 21, continuing until June 23. The public school grad- uation examinations which, when passed, entitle the student of a fifth form class in the country school to a certificate of graduation, will begin on June 16, and continue until June 23. The graduates of fifth form classes, which are taught only in country schools, often are ad- mitted into the second and even third year forms in the collegiate institutes throughout the province. It is expect- ed that the number writing on exam- inations this year will be fewer than usual. High school exams commence June 9 and finish on June 30. Automobile Club. A meeting of those interested in good roads and automobiles will be held in the Council Chamber on Friday evening, March 19th at 8 o'clock to re -organize the Wingham Automobile Club for the season. Issuer of Marriage Licenses, Mr. John F. Groves, Town Clerk re ceived offical notice this week of his appointment as an Issuer of Marriage Licenses in place of Postmaster Griffin, who recently resigned. We congratu- late Mr. Groves on his receiving the appointment. Canadian Patriotic Fund. Mr, H. B. Ames, M. P. Honorary Secretary of the Canadian Patri- otic Fund, expects shortly to issue a statement of Huron County contribu- tions to the Fund. All societies and individuals who have contributed direct- ly to Ottawa will confer a favor by ad- vising James Mitchell, Goderich, Secre- tary for the Huron County Branch. Death of Mrs. Mct..ean. Mrs. Murdock McLean, a highly esteemed resident of Huron Township, near Ripley, passed away on Friday last in her 57th year. The deceased lady had resided for many years in Huron Township. Mrs. Alex. Reid and Mrs. J. G. Vansickle, of Wingham and daughters, and these ladies with their husbands, attended the funeral at Rip- ley on Saturday. Mr. D. A. Mc- Donald, of St. Paul, a brother and Mr. John McLean, of Duluth were home for the funeral. Pretty Wedding A very pretty wedding took place at the Methodist parsonage on Friday, March 12th, when Allan V. Pattison of East Wawanosh and Miss Sarah Carolyn Deacon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Deacon, of Belgrave, Were united in marriage by the Rev. J. W. Hibbert. The young couple left on the afternoon, 3.20, train for Fergus an points East where they will spend their honeymoon. Mr. and Mrs. Pat- tison will be at home to their friends after April 4th. We extend congratu- lations. No Hood -Winking. A large number from the village took in the Dollar Day at Wingham. Those going by train were somewhat disap- pointed when informed by the ticket agent that there was no reduced fare which had been advertised by the Wingham press. There is no explana- tion as to where the mistake occurred, whether it was the Grand Trunk or the Business Men's Association. There is only a possibility of hood -winking the public once by this method.-Belgrave correspondent to . Brussels Post. We can assure our good friends at Belgrave that there was no desire to hood -wink the people. The railway fares were distinctly advertised as in effect for ten, or more people. At any time , ten people travelling together to a given point can always get a reduced rate. An Interesting Personality. Mr. A. F. Collins, who will lecture on "The Great War" in the Town Hall on Monday evening next, in aid of the Prince of Wales National Relief Fund may be fairly described by the above caption. He has had a most interest- ing and strenuous career, as farmer, soldier and politican. Born nearly 61 years ago at Purple Grove, County of Bruce, he left Ripley on his travels when only 15 years of age. Before he was 18 he was a constable in the Royal North West Mounted Police and when 20 went to Egypt in 1884 as a voyageur, to the attempted relief of General Gordon. He returned to Canada in 1886 and almost immediately went to Dakota where his parents now reside, In 1887 he emigrated to Australia where he stayed 12 years proceeding to England in 1899. Since then he has been very active in politics as an Imperialist and has been several times elected to Bor- ough Councils, School Boards and Boards of Guardians. He occupied the chair of the Lambeth Board of Guar- dians in London, a body that spends $800,000 a year in the relief of the poor. There are many people in Winghate who knew Mr. Collins in his youth ar ll respect his family. Personally, he h,.. some slight connection with the town as his brother-in-law, Mr. Joe Gordo was station agent here for a•number of years and his niece, Miss May Gordo, laid the Epworth League Stone in th Wesleyan Church. Mr. Collins will be assisted by Mr. A. G. McCullock, a Scottish Gold Medalist, who possesses a rich baritone voice, We bespeak for Mr: Collins a good audience in apprecia- tion of himself and in aid of our Young Prince's fund. is The Newest and Latest Spring models. in Shoes Read our ad' on last page W. H. WILLIS & CO seramma'fmansQ®inrs,ti171iWJ/ TOWN GOUNGIL A special meeting of the Town Coun- cil was held on Friday evening with all the members present except Conn. Crawford and Mayor ,Irwin presiding, An account from the Wingham Pub- lishing Co. of $23.40 for printing was read and on motion of Couns. Binkley and Patterson was ordered to be paid A Toronto Film concern made appli- cation for use of Town for one night each week in which to hold a picture show, Moved by Couns. Vannorman and Bell, that this Council rent the hall for picture shows at $10 per night, provided the firm comply with the Provincial Act now in force, license fee included in rental charge, and payments be made one week in advance. -Carried. On /notion of Coun. Patterson and Bell, the report of the auditors was adopted and referred to the Executive Committee to report to the Council with regard to publishing i.he same. On motion of Couns. Patterson and Currie it was ordered that Hudson, Boyd 84 Co., the auditors, be paid $500.00, balance of account in full. Moved by Couns. Vannorman and Bell, that error in pavement account of $782.88 in 1913 and $26 in 1914 be recti- fied by transfer of $898 88 from pave- ment account to general account as shown by auditors' report. -Carried: Moved by Reeve Mitchell and Coun. Bell, that error of $218.02 in sewer account of 1914 be rectified by transfer of that amount to general account as shown by auditors' report. -Carried. Council adjourned. From the above it will be observed that a final payment of $500.00 has been made to the auditors and this with the previous payments of $400.00 and some $15 for local work will bring the total cost of the audit up to some $9.5.00. An Opportunity. For a young lady who wishes to take a course in Listowel Business College and get her board free of charge. We can offer board in return for companion- ship and light services in the home of an elderly lady to a young lady who wishes to take a course at College. Must come well recommended. Address, Edwin C. Matthews, Principal, Listowel, Ont. Change in Dray Business. Mr. Robt McGee, who has baen en- gaged in the draying business in Wing - ham for some months, has disposed of his business to Mr. Tindall Ritchie, who took possession on Monday. Mr. Rit- chie was for some time engaged in this line of business at Brussels and we wel- come him as a resident of Wingham and wish him success. Mr. McGee will take charge of the ice business during the coming season. The Hog Market. Mr. A. H. Wilford, produce dealer has taken up the buying of hogs in Wingham and on Thursday last shipped a car load from here as well as purchas- ing a car load from Mr, John Arm- strong at Belgrave and one from Mr. Miles McMillan at Whitechurch. Last Thursday there were a goodly number of farmers delivered hogs in Wingham who have for some time been delivering their hogs' at other points. The price paid last week was $7 75 per cwt. Mr. Wilford will be shipping on Thursday and will pay the highest market prices for hogs. The people will be pleased to learn that Wingham will be a good centre fot the marketing of hogs. Military Horses Wanted. Lt. Col, rt. McEwen and Capt. C. S. Tamlin, will be in Wingham all day Thursday, March 25th, 1915, for the pur- pose of inspecting horses for Military purposes. The following classes of horses will be bought: -Riding horses, age 6 to 0 years, height 15to 15,3 hands, weight 1000 to 1150 pounds. Artillery horses, 5 to 9 years of age, height, 15.2 to 15.34 hands, weight 1200 to 1350 pounds. Draught horses, aged 5 to 9 years, height, 15.2% to 16 hands, weight, 1850 to 1450 pounds. 'All horses must be sound, of good conformation, free from blemishes and broken to harness or saddle. No horses of gray or white color will be taken. WINGHAM LIQUOR CASE. Judge Doyle Dismisses Appeal by Prose- , cution of Swarts' Charge. Judgment was delivered by His Honor Judge Doyle on the appeal from the decision of Police Magistrate Mor- ton of Wingham in the case of John E. Swarts of Wingham, charged with the unlawful sale of liquor. On the 30th of September last, Wil- liam Hunter, of Toronto, a special officer of the Ontario Government, bought a "jug of cider" at Swarts' bar and took it to his room in the hotel, where, he says, he put some of it into a bottle which he corked, sealed and labelled and about four days afterwards delivered to the inspector at Toronto, who on the 5th of October had it analysed by the Government analyst. The analyst certified that the con- tents of the bottle contained 9.2 per cent, of proof spirits. the sale of any beverage containing over 2% per cent. of proof spirits -with- out a license is prohibited by the Liquor License Act. The prosecution was not commenced for nearly two months after the sample was taken and analysed, at which tin e the defendant had none of the cider left, and he complained that by the Crown's delay he was deprived of the opportunity of defending himself by comparison with the sample analysers. The case was tried before Police Mag istrate Morton at Wingham and was dismissed; and the appeal was taken against the magistrate's decision by permission of the Attorney -General. The point at issue in the case was what was the proportion of proof spirits in the cider at the time it was sold by the defend nt to the Government offiial. The certificate of the Govern- ment analyst showed what was in the bottle on the 5th of October. Evidence was given at the trial concerning the condition of the cider while in the de- fendant's possession; there was also evidence as to the impossibility of fer- mentation. 'I'he opinion of Judge Doyle is that when the defendant received the cider its alcoholic strength was under 2;% per cent., and that the increase of percent- age found by the analyst was due not to fermentation but to the addition of proof spirits. His Honor holds that it was equally within the power of the in ferment, who bad the liquor in his_ possession for several days, as it was within that of the defendant or his son- in-law, the bartender, to tamper with it. In order to convict the defendant he would have to find that he or his son-in-law not only put in the extra spirits but also committed perjury by denying it. From a business point of view the informant and the defendant were equally interested, "as each lives by his business." His Honor finds that the charge has not been proved against the defendant "beyond a reasonable doubt" and dismisses the appeal. The defendant receives a portion of his costs. County Crown Attorney Seager, who prosecuted the case, asked for a re- served case on the question of the effect of the analyst's certificate. This was granted. Donation Received. A. K. Copeland has received a card from his brother, Ermin, dated Feb. 26th, stating that the chamois vest the Wingham High School so kindly sent him had been received that day and that it would be very useful to him while on duty in the trenches, where he has been with the boys for some time. Death of Mrs. Holmes. There passed away in Lower Wing - ham at the home of her son-in-law, Mr. Joseph P. Welwood, one of the pioneer residents of this section in the person of Mary Ann Holmes, relict of the late Joseph Holmes, aged 95 years. The deceased lady was born in the County of Tipperary, Ireland and came to Can- ada sixty-three years ago, settling at Clinton. Fifty-six years ago with her husband she came to East Wawanosh where they resided for a number of years and later lived in Lower Wing- ham and Ripley. Mr. Holmes passed away twenty-two years ago last Novem- ber and Mrs. Holmes has since that time made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Welwood, Mrs. Holmes was a woman held in high esteem by a large circle of friends and had enjoyed very good health up to the time of her death. She is survived by one daughter and two sons, viz: Mrs. Joseph P. Welwood, Lower Wingham; John Holmes, Oregon; Thomas Holmes, Ripley. The funeral will take place this (Thursday) after- noon at 2.30 o'clock from Mr. Wel- wood's residence in Lower Wingham to the Wingham cemetery. Service at the house at 2 o'clock. PERSONALS Rev. J. W. Hibbert is spending a few days in Sarnia. Mr. Wm. Powell is visiting with his daughter at St. Thomas. Miss Nellie Vanalstine of London spent the week -end at her home, Wingham Junction. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Barber, of Wing - ham, spent Sunday with the latter's sister, Mrs. W. J. McNeil.-Lucknow Sentinel. Mrs. W. F. Burgman was spending a few days with friends in Zurich and Mr. Burgman visited for over Sunday at Zurich, Mrs. Thos. Leaky, of Kincardine, and Miss Keams, of Guelph, were visiting for a few days at the home of Mr. W. J. Pattison. Mr. Wm. Elliott of the Bluevale road was in Londusby, Mich. last week at- tending the funeral of his brother-in- law, Mr. Elliott. Rev. D. Perrie was in London last week attending a meeting of the Home Mission Committee. Mr. Perrie was accompanied by his daughter, Miss Margaret Perrie, who spent a few days with friends in London. CHURCH NOTES. CHURCH OF ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE. Holy Communion will be celebrated next Sunday morning at 8.30. All men most cordially welcomed to hear the special sermon to men next Sunday evening, subject, "The Christian Soldier." Wednesday evening service at '7.30. The subject of the address will be "Herod". This service will be over by 8.15 and will therefore allow any wish- ing to attend the patriotic concert ample opportunity to do so. The Brotherhood of St. Andrew will meet at the Rectory on Friday evening. The Girl's Auxiliary will meet in the Parish Hall Friday afternoon. The Woman's Auxiliary will meet in the Parish Hall on Thursday afternoon. Woman's Institute. The regular monthly meeting of the Wingham branch of the 'Women's In- stitute will be held in. the Council Chamber on Thursday afternoon, March 25th, commencing at 2.30 o'clock. Mr. H. E. Ricker, Principal of the High School, will give a paper. All ladies cordially invited. The 1910 Rate was 26 Mills. In commenting last week on the re- marks of Mr. telynn in connection with the audit of the town books we stated that the tax rate in 1910, when Mr. Wm. Holmes was Mayor was 29 mills. The TIMES wishes to be fair in the re- cording of these matters and on looking up records find that the rate in 1910 was the 26 mills and we are pleased to make the correction. Death of Robert Dreaver There passed away in Saskatoon, on March 10, a former well known resident of Wingham in the person of Robert Dreaver, aged 66 years. Deceased had been in poor health for nearly a year. While in Wingham he was engaged in the blacksmithing business and was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends who will regret to hear of his death. He is survived by his widow and one daughter. Death of Mrs. Lamonby, sr. There passed away in Toronto on Wednesday of last week one of the pioneers of the Belmore section in the person of Mrs. John Lamonby, sr., aged 92 years. The deceased lady will be remembered by the older residents and was very highly esteemed. Mrs. Wm. Holmes of this town is a daugh- ter. The remains were brought from Toronto to Wingham for interment, the funeral. taking place on Friday from the G. T. R. station to the Wing - ham cemetery. ST. ANDREW'S BY THE SBA. Nature has done much f ' St. And rews. No prettier place n be visit- ed by the tourist or the mmer 4aca tionist. It is the mo popular of Can- adian Seaside Res s and it is now chosen by lar e mbers of summer visitors from w York and Boston who desire to t away from the over- crowded resorts of the United States. There are excellent sea bathing faci- lities at half a dozen places in the neigh- borhood. The Canadian Pacific has rebuilt the Large Algonquin Hotel, while the "Inn" affords accomodation for those who desire the quietness of cottage life. Many characteristics distin- guish the "Empress" from other shoes. We offer a large assortment of " Empress brand in the newest models for this season's advanced shoe styles. It's a pleasure for us to show them to you. For neat Shoe Repairing- TRY US W. J. Greer The Shoe Man Eh - BUSINESS AS USUAL RITCHIE & COSENS REAL ESTATE & INSURANCE WINGHAM, ONTARIO. The C li Narnol ready -to -use graining material can be suecess- fully applied by any inexperi- enced person. Chi Names Varnish Stain is the best because you can hammer it, scratch it or boil it, and it wont turn white or lose its gloss. RAE & THOMPSON Stone Block Hardwar 'PHONE 27 . AUCTIONEER McConnell 8t Va.ndrick AUotionvoi a for ti i• I °unties of Ituren and Bruce, are prepared to tithe nil kinds of sslte. We aril . ertnin we can plow*. You can have either one or both without extra et,arg.. t't3, ra can ho left lelhk . M 6iinneil, or with M,•rcleo-, ,' ltrekorage ('0's Store, wioglinm, Charges inederate. ANIMMIllailiamill ,ee;+w. ilio,,: t