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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1915-04-29, Page 1THE WINGHAM TIMES. VOL. XLIII.—NQ. 2253 reaslilhosbligsis w►++►1w'rvl i Wear Greer', Shot ti and Ruab*rs 11 TOWN GOUNG1L Special Sale of STATIONERY Commencing Friday, at 8,30 a.m. • t JI DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN We are introducing our big- gest value in stationery, "Cascade Linen Station- ery" special price 35c. Each .box contains 48 sheets of good linen paper, 48 envel- opes of good linen paper. To introduce this line we are giving TWO PARKER'S [IICKY CURVE FOUNTAIN PENS value $1.50 each, absolutely free. We guarantee that two of the boxes of Cascade Linen in the window con- tain a fountain pen, which is yours along with the stat- ionery for 35c. You are. sure of a 50c box of stationery and a good chance of a $1.50 pen all for 35c. W, McKiBBON, Ph, B. O � � My Best Advertisement is my Crestomers' Rbcommendation Eyestrain causes headache, weak, tired and aching eyes. Other things may give relief but perfectly adapted glasses are the only cure. The most important thing about a pair of glasses is the SKILL of the specialist who fits them. If I cannot help you, I say so. if I can I do thoroughly. Satisfaction guaranteed with every pair of glasses. I supply advice free. C R. WILKINSON Eophthalmic Optician Edward St., Wingham Over twenty years practical experience. OCEAN TICKETS TICKETS Via all steamship lines, out- ward or prepaid from the Old Country. Lowest quotations current for rates or tickets by any route. Apply H. B. ELLIOTT Times Office, Wingham A special meeting of the Town Coun- cil was held on Monday evening with all members present except Coun. Bell. Mayor Irwin presided. By-law No, 731 providing for a new schedule of water rates, showing a general increase, was given three .read- ings. • Coun. Crawford thought special rates should be given to the hotels as the public is accommodated and the Town saved the cost of maintaining public lavatories. Coun. Vannorman was of the same opinion as was also Reeve Mitchell. The final passing of the By-law was left over until next regular meeting of Council and in the meantime the Com- mittee will look into the matter. Coun. Crawford thought electric light consumers should be able to purchase from the town electric fixtures, lamps, etc., at lowest possible margin of pro- fit, as considerable supplies were now being purchased in the cities. ' Moved by Couns. Crawford and Currie, that the Electric Light Com- mittee report to Council at next regular meeting as to what profit should be put op supplies which are sold to the public. —Carried. By-law No. 729 to authorize the issue of debentures to the amount of $13,200 to cover the floating indeatedness and covering a term of thirty years with annual payments of $768.36, was given three readings and passed on motion of Couns Patterson and Vannorman. By-law No. 730 giving power to use the sinking fund for the purchase of debentures, was given three readings and passed on motion of Reeve Mit- chell and Coun. Crawford. Council then adjourned. Christie's Grocervi PRONE 59. Store opens 7 a.m. Closes 7 p.m. 100 PER CENT, TEA VALUE, It's all in the Tea. A fair comparison of our Teas with others, Leaf by Leaf, will con- vince you that the kind we Bell is entirely different, and that the Grade of Leaf is much high. er in selection than in most teas offered for sale. It sums up.— Superior Quality Distinct Flavour a n d Strength 35e. 45c, and 60e Per Lb. Wingham Boy Honored. We are very pleased to report that Mr. John Wesley Ansley, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Ansley, of Lower Wing - ham, has been highly honored in being appointed Class Assistant in Biology, Faculty of Arts, by the Board of Gov- ernors of Toronto University. Mr. Ansley is one of the most active workers in the Young Mens' Bible Class, with a membership of between seventy-five and one hundred, of Trinity Methodist Church, and is a young man of much efficiency. and that is what counts in these strenuous times of competition. The Times extends congratulations to Mr. Ansley. WI$GHA] , ONTAR1 'THURSDAY APRIL 29 1915 A TEN CENT FARMER East Wawanosh, April 27, 1915 Editor Wingham Tin:es:- Dear Sir, --In your issue of last week in giving the report of the Town Conn oil's proceedings, while discussing the traffic by-law, the following statement was made by a member of the council: - "That his opinion was that a farmer would make half a dozen turns if you could show him where he would make ten cents." Now, sir, I think that is a gratuitous insult to every farmer doing business in your town. The fact is the town ewes its commercial prosperity to a large extent to the farming community surrounding within a radius of ten miles. But with its Traffic By-laws and public insults from members of the Council, it is about time the farmers were doing their business elsewhere. . Yours truly, A TEN CENT FARMER A Quiet Wedding. Early Monday morning, April 26th, a'quiet wedding took place in St. Paul's Church when the marriage of Miss Annie Garret and Mv. Edward ,Lewis was solemnized by the rector, Rev. E. Gladstone Dymond, in the presence of the immediate relatives The bride was brought in and given in marriage by her brother. Mr. Thomas Garrett, and was attended by her niece, Miss Eveleen Garrett, as bridesmaid, while Mr. Will Bowden, nephew, of the bride acted as groomsman. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis left on the 6.35 train for London where they will spend a short honey- moon. Previous to her marriage the bride was made the recipient of a hand- some tray as a tangible expression of appreciation for her services in connec- tion with the Sunday School and the A.Y.P.A. of St. Paul's. iieroirmoememeisomiroftemeciorostroaxismormairmaiso Euchre Party. A progressive euchre party will be held hi the Armouries on Friday even- ing of this week in aid of the Wingham General Hospital. A cordial invitation extended toattend and tickets isto all are being sold at 25 cents. Tickets are being sold during the week and can also be procurred at the Armouries on Friday evening. The games will start at 8.15 o'clock sharp. Tickets are on sale at the drug stores of J. W. Me- Kibbon and J. J. Davis and at Miller's and Walmesley's restaurants. Rural Route Boxes. Box holders on Rural Routes are hav- ing attention called to a priviege placed before them a year ago of which many have taken advantage. The pro- position is that those who wish a large box, suitable for parcel post purposes may have it by returning the locking devise of the small box and a $1.50 in cash: This prisiilege is open till May 15th only, so those desiring the big box had better get busy for after the date it will cost $4.50 and possibly not be obtainable at all. A. Y. P. A. Banquet. The annual meeting and banquet of the Anglican Young People's Association of St. Paul's Church was held on Mon • day evening. A short program of vocal solos, readings, etc. was given, and the following officers elected: -President, Mr. Harold Deem; 1st Vice President, Mr. Wm. ,Murch; 2nd Vice President, Miss H. Roderus; Secretary, Miss M. Fleuty; Treasurer, Miss Letitia Robin- son; Con. Social Committee, Mrs. W. B. Elliott; Con. Program Committee, Mr. Rich. Mann, jr.; Con. Missionary Committee, Miss A. Cunningham; Con. Visiting & Lookout Committee, Miss Lily Robinson. The business being transacted all repaired to the ,prettily decorated tables, which groaned under their load of good things to satisfy the inner man after ample justice had been done to the viands provided. A toast was proposed to "Our King and Country" by the Rector and responded to by W. J. Fleuty, also one to "Our Boys at the Front" proposed by Mr, Wm. Murch and responded to by Mr. Ed. Nash, and "Our Society" proposed by Mr. Herb Jobb and responded by the hearty applause of all the members present and a very enjoyable evening closed with the singing of the National Anthem. Robbers Apprehended. Between six and seven o'clock on Sunday evening last Mr. R. S. McGee had occasion to visit his grocery store and found two boys about fifteen years of age in his store, having gained an entrance through the back cellar window. The {Toys were handed over to the authorities and we understand they have confesssd to having been responsible for the robberies at the Wm. Davies Co's, office, the G. T. R. station, Mason's and Isard's stores. The boys were given a hearing on Mon- day afternoon and were remanded for a week. It is fortunate that the boys were caught and will thus be checked intheir bad career, $1 A YEAR, IN ADVANCE IRead about the Turning By -Law in our ad. on last page. W. H. WILLIS & CO. A Pleasant Event. A quiet but interesting event took place at the home of Mrs. Jas. Plenty on Monday afternoon at three o'clock when Rev. E. G. Dymond performed the impressive marriage service of the Church of England, which made her second daughter, Miss Lizzie, the bride of Clarence D. Shackleton of Ashfield Township. The bride was unattended and was given away by her brother, W. J., Fleuty, 6f Oakville, looking very pretty in a dainty gown of white em- broidered voile and wearing a necklace of real pearls, an heirloom of her father's family. Congratulations being over all sat down to a well laden table to which all did ample justice, after which the bride and groom motored to their future home. li Savings Bank Deposits. A feature of the newly published February bank statement is the con- tinued steady gain in the bank's notice .deposits. At February 27 last they reached $671,088,613, or within $130,000 of the record figures reported at the end of July, 1914. This record level was followed by sharp declines in August and September to a minimum at September 30, of $658,401,501, but between the end of September and the close of February, these deposits have steadily' increased by fully $12,750,000, through the piling up of savings, id is commercial money and the carrying of exceptionally large cash balances by many financial corporations. They now shoe/ a gain of over $20,000,000, equal to nearly 5 per cent, in comparison with the corresponding date of 1914. PATRIOTIC SOCIETY NOTES. The Ladies' Patriotic Society shipped on the 23rd of April, a box containing eighty-three pairs of socks to the Red Cross Society. The Society acknowledges with thanks cotton for bandages as follows:—Five dollars and sixty cents for cotton from the Ladies of the 12th line of East Wawanosh. The call for cotton, both old and new, is still before every one. The need in- creases every day with small hope of diminishing for many a long day. Will those who have not already contributed make a further effort to do so. New factory cotton for bandages in five yard lengths, also old white materi- al for dressings, such as linen, eaten or muslin, all seams removed, thorough- ly cleansed and pressed.Please sendrd to Mrs. Pugh, corner Patrick and Fran- cis Streets. Amount sent to Red Cross Society:— Previously acknowledged $273 00 Wingham High School 25 00 A friend 2 00 Total $300 00 Rev. Dr. T. Albert Moore of Toronto has, at the request of Meier Borden and Premier McBride, gone to Prince Rupert, B.C., to mediate between two tribes of Indians in a dispute over land• ire' privileges. Newspaper Changes. The firm of M itch'ell & Vanatter, pub- lishers of the Goderich Star has been dissolved and Mr. Mitchell is taking an appointment on the staff of the Dominion Archives Department. His interest in the Star has been purchased by Mr. Walter Naftel, of the 5t. Thomas Times and formerly of Goderich. The TIMES is pleased to hear of Mr. Mitchell's appointment but sorry to see him leave the newspaper, fraternity. To the new firm of Vanatter & Neftel we extend our very best wishes. Mr. J. A. John- ston has again taken control of the Mildmay Gazette, Bowling Club Re -Organized. At a meeting of the members of the Wingham Bowling Club on Thursday evening last the club was re -organized for the season with the following offic- ers:—Hon. President, C. Dallas; Hon. Vice President, Wm. Holmes; President, W. J. Boyce; Vice President, A. E. Smith. Sec. Treas., A. Scully; Ground Committe—D. Rae, A. E. Porter, Fred Hardie. All bowlers of the town are requested to join the club this year and assist in making this game more popu- lar during the season. Field Crop Competition Mrs. J. G. Stewart, Secretary of Wingham fall fair has already receiv- ed a number of entries for the Standing Field Crop Competion. Last year there were twenty-two entries in this com- petition and the Directors are anxious to make more this year successful than last year. The prizes are liberal -1st, $20; 2nd,$15;3rd,$I2;4th,$10;5th,$8;6th,$6; 7th, $4. The competition this year is in white oats. Get information from the secretary, Mr. Stewart, whose of- fice is in the Town Hall. New Tax on Theatres. • Ontario theatres hereafter will be taxed by the Province. They must take out Provincial licenses. Hon. T. W. McGarry made the announcement yesterday. The rates follow: In cities of 20,000 and over, $300 yearly; under 20,000, $100 yearly. All licenses must be taken out at the beginning of the license year in June. Mr. McGarry hopes to add between $10,000 and $15,- 000 to the revenue of the Province. Only the picture theatres are at present taxed. Toronto theatres will contribute about $2,700. WHAT IS A MAZE? Definition --Bewildering thoughts. The Editor of the Advance is in possession of the same. If infected with this disease see him. W. A. CURatE The editor of the TimEs has consult- ed Funk & Wagnell's Standard Dic- tionary and we find the meaning of the word "Maze" defined as follows: - 1. A winding and turning; an intri- cate and confusing network of paths and passages; a labyrinth; hence, intri- cacy; a state of general disorder; an involved condition of affairs; a state of bewilderment. 2. Embarassment; uncertainty; per- plexity; confusion. 3. A confused notion; an extrava- gant idea; a mistake. 4. Anything designed to confuse or entangle; a snare; a deception. We leave it to our readers to judge as to whether the editor of the Advance was not right last week when he referr- ed to the "turning" clause in the traffic by-law as being" A Winding Maze." The almost unanimous opinion of the business men, farmers and others is that the "turning" clause should be struck out of the by-law. The traffic on Josephine afreetis not so congested as to cail for legislation of this kind, Baseball Meeting A meeting of all persons interested in baseball will be held in the Council Chamber this (Thursday) evening, com- mencing at 8 o'clock sharp. The club will be re -organized and new officers elected. Wingham had an excellent baseball club last year and there should be a large attendance at this meeting and make a good start for this season. Called to Active Service. Dr. A. H. Macklin some time ago offered his services to the British government as a physician and surgeon at any of the base hospitals in the present war. and this week be received an acceptance of his services and ex- pects daily a summons when and where to report. He now ranks as a Surgeon - Lieut. in the British army and with his special experience and knowledge, and familiarity with the German language, he will do good work on the staff.— Goderich Star. Death of E. R Swarts. Edward R. Swarts, the well-known proprietor of the British Exchange hotel at Goderich died on Saturday afternoon. He had been ill for some time from kidney trouble. Mr. Swarts was 50 years of age. He was a brother of Mr. J. E. Swarts of the Queen's hotel of this town, and some years ago was engaged in the livery business here. He is survived by his wife and two sons, Clare and Jack Swarts, both of Goderich. The funeral took place at Goderich on Tuesday afternoon Big Day Here on July 1st. The Dominion Day committee re- organized for their Dominion Day celebration and elected strong commit- tees and officers. The oflieers elected Tire a$ follows:—Pres., L. Kennedy; Vice, W. H. Gurney; Mgr., L. F. inkley; Sec'y-Treas., W. H. Willis; sitounds Committee, W. Rintoul, W. i. Gurney, and P. Deans, jr.; Pro- :_ramme Committee, 1. Hanna, L. F tinkley, R. A. Currie, and W. H. Willis; Advertising Committee, W. 11. Willis, H. McLean, and Robt. King. 'She programme committee are already ,. t work and as their instructions are to "procure the very best talent and lots ISS it and to pay the price" the biggest rend best dey (weather permitting) ever held in Wingham will be celebrated Presentation On the Saturday evening previous to Miss Plenty's marriage shewas pleasant- ly surprised by a visit from representa- tives of the Sunday School, where Miss Fleuty has been a teacher for many years, and the A. Y. P. A., of which she was the faithful secretary since its organization, and presented with a very handsome quarter cut oak rocking chair, accompanied by the following address:-- Wingham, April 24th, 1015. To Miss Lizzie Fleuty. Dear Friend and Fellow Worker:— We take this opportunity, on behalf of the Sunday School and the Anglican Young Peoples' Association of St. Paul's. Church, to express our deep appreciation of your many years of faithful service and our re- gret that you are soon to remove from our midst. We desire also to extend our earnest wishes for your future hap- piness in your new sphere of life, and We would ask you to accept this tangible expression of our friend- ship for you our appreciation of your self-sacrificing efforts on be- half of the welfare of St. Paul's. Signed on behalf of the Sunday School and Anglican Young People's Association. Ed. Nash, Pres. A,Y.P,A AIeX. Alderson, Supt. S. S. MURDER NEAR GODERICH. Colborne te,wnship was thrown into consternation Sunday night by one of the most dastardly and inexplicable murders heard of in recent years, when Robert Bean. a reputable farmer, was shot down as he drove along the high-; way. Mr. Bean, who was some 65 , years of age, had been out to a friend's some few miles away, and was return- ing about .Il at night when apparently I some person or persons, who had lain in ambush along the road, ran up be- hind the buggy and fired a charge from a shotgun at him. This shot apparent- ly went wide, as a neighbor heard the old man say: "What be you doing that for?" Then another report was heard, and by the time a passerby had come up the old man lay dead on the road. The charge had been from a shotgun and fired at such close range that the clothing was badly scorched, and part of the cartridge wad had lodged in the flesh. The charge went in through the back and came out at the left breast. The affair took place in front of Col. Varcoe's farm, on the road leading from Dunlop to Smith's Hill, and was but a short distance west of the Colonel's house. It was Bert Varcoe, one of the Colonel's sons, who in doing the late chores back at the barn heard the un- fortunate man call out, and although he and his father were quickly on the scene they saw no trace of the murder- er. The horse had broken from the buggy, and afterwards made its way home. The murdered man is survived by his wife, three sons and three daughters. Questioned as to a possible motive no person seems sable to offer any explana- tion. THE BUGLE BLAST TO CANADA. CLASSIC SHOES The Classic Shoes for WOMEN show all the new and latest touches in shoe making, in the new gaiter effects, carrying spool or Louis heels Price $3.50 MISSES' and CinLnREN's CLASSIC SHOES, made in the culture models, scientifically designs on youthful lasts, built to withstand hard usage while carefully preserving the shape- ly lines of young feet. Prices $1 to $3 We guarantee satisfaction on every pair or refund your money. W. J. GREER Sole Agent for Classic Shoes yrs Readers of the newspapers and fol- lowers of the course of the war must long ago have become convinced that the situation grows more and more in- tense and critical day by day. Great Britain is faced not alone by outside enemies, but by labor troubles and by lack of those immense internal re- sources in the matter of food production that Germany and Austria-Hungary possess, She cannot feed herself, and is compelled to rely largely on other countries for a supply of the necessaries of life. In such case the duty of her children is distinctly plain. It is note- worthy of her enemies that they are not only thoroughly united but that they are enduring with what fortitude they possess the rigid military enforce- ments that are placed upon them for the conversation both of food and materia. Every man, woman and child, from the Kaiser down, have been put on rations. The idea is three -fold, to guard against any possible emergen- cies, to mislead the foe into over -con- fidence and by thoroughness to bring such pressure to bear as will hasten the final decision. Britain is pursuing the same course. She has hot yet found it necessary to place her population in- t but she y on short rations, has found it desirable to take out munition factories in order to ensure supplies that mean either life or death to the nation. Meantime, Germany by coward- ly submarine assassination is endeavor- ing to starve her people and cripple her resources. With such a state of affairs existent it is hardly necessary to explain to stay- at-home Canadians how best they can fulfill their manifest duty and show the burden -bearers how completely they possess their sympathy. But the bugle blast has its rallying power in peace as in war. To all the people, and to farm- ers, breeders and settlers in particular, the Patriotism and Production move- ment that is in progress is blowing its bugle, or, in other words, carrying its message. Its object is to arouse all and sundry to the part they are called on to play. That part does not of necessity mean harder work nor in- creased acreage; but it does imply the exercise of every faculty in attention and vigilance. It does imply in order to secure increased and improved pro- duction, by which alone cultivators of the soil can contribute towards the credit of the country and empire, the greatest care in the selection of seed, in the breeding of live -stock and in economy of the land. The Lady True Blues else presented Miss Fleuty with a very comfortable rocking chair in appreciation of her veined services in that Lodge for many years. .161.161.141*1.1 OF SPECIAL INTEREST Have you a farm to sell, from 50 to 100 acres with good build- ings and near a ichooii We have a purchaser for such a place. For Sale Robert. (`alverts fine two- storey brick residence on south east corner of John and H pliant streets near C. P. It station. This place will be sold right and on easy terms. Stop Knocking We give this advice free of charge both to the Council and the ordinary citizen. The town is alright. We ran give you Real Estate investments right in Wingham that will net from eight to ten per cent. 'Where can you do better' RITCHIE & COSENS REAL ESTATE & INSURANCE WINGHAM, ONTARIO. y� Death of a Pioneer. Mr. John Pugsley, a pioneer of this district, passed away at his home on Leopold street on Monday morning in his 88th year. The deceased gentle- man came to East Wawanosh in the pioneer days and resided in that town- ship until a few years ago when failing health forced him to give up farming and he moved to town. He was a man of a quiet disposition and held iii high esteem by a large circle,of friends. AMERICAN COAL OIL 15c Cash 17c Deliverod RAE & THOI PSON Stone Block Hardware 'PHONE 27 AUCTIONEERS McCon nett & Vandrick Auetionerts for the Counties of Huron and Bruce, are prepared to take all kinds of sales. We are certain we can vices,'. You can have either MIA or both without extra charge. Orders can be left with P. McConnell, or with t<. It. Vandriok at the Merchant*' Brokerage ('o: et Store. Wingham, Charges moderate.