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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1915-05-27, Page 1THE • WINGHAM TIMES. VOL. XLIII.—NO. 2257 WINGHAM, ONTARIO THURSDAY, MAY ? 7, 1915 $1 A TEAR IN ADVANCE lKodaks, Films and Supplies This is "Kodak Weather" the nicest season of the year. Bring home remembrances of your holiday and summer pleasures to help pass the long winter evenings. Brownie Camera . $1.25 up. Kodaks, from'. . $7.50 up, With the new "4utographic Back." Sporting Goods LACROSSE BASEBALL FOOTBALL We carry a complete line of ••Spalding's" Sporting Goods. J, `. W. MoKIBBON, Ph, B. DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN 1 , My Best Advertisement: is my Customers'' Rbeommendatiof` 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. G � 11 OCEAN TICKETS Via all steamship likes, out- ward or prepaid from the Old Couutry. Lowest gtfotations current for rates or tickets by any route. Apply 1 H. B. ELLIOTT •Times Office, Wingham Christie's Grocer PHONE 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 sell is entirely different, and that the Grade of Leaf is much high- erin selection than in most teas offered for sale. It sums up.—• Superior Quality � y ,�I;3t1 nct Flavour a n d Strength 'Wear Greer's Shoes ani Rubbers COURT OF 9 EVISION. The first sitting of the Court of Re- vision for the Town of Wingham was held on Tuesday evening with all the members present. viz; Mayor Irwin, Reeve Mitchell and Couns. Binkley, Patterson and Vannorman. Mayor Irwin was selected as chairman. The appeals were dealt with as follows. — Mrs. Ard, assessment of $40 on lane on Edward street struck off. Arthur Angus, lot on Charles street assessed at $150. $25 struck off. Wm. Bone assessed at $1350 on resi- dence and land on Francis street. As- sessment sustained. Bloomfield Estate, house and lot on Scott street- assessed at $300, reduced by $25. T. R. Bennett, house and lots on Frances and Catherine streets, assessed at $2000, reduced by $100. Elizabeth Dey, house and lot on Pat- rick street, assessed at $900, :educed by $25. H. B. Elliott, stone block assessment at $7000. reduced by $200. Wm. Isbister, house and lot, corner of Centro and Maple streets, assessed at $1900, reduced by $100. J. S. Jerome, house and lot, corner of Patrick and Shuter streets, assessed at $1000, reduced by $50. Mrs. Sarah McCracken. house and lot on Francis street, assessed at $1550. Assessment confirmed. Wm. Mitchell, house and lot north of river, assessed at $650. Assessment confirmed. Maria Rush. house and lot on Victoria street, assessed at $250, reduced. by $25. J. H. Stephenson, assessed at $4000 on property and business, Josephine street. $400 of business assessment struck off. Catherine Weirassessed at $1000 for house and lot on Victoria street. As- sessment reduced by $200. Mrs. C. Young, assessed at $1200 for house and lot on Minnie street. Assess- ment confirmed. Court adjourned until . Wednesday evening to deal with appeals against income assessments. Crowned Queen of the May. At the Victoria Day celebration at the Ontario Ladies' College at Whitby on Victoria Day, Miss Marguerite Homuth, a popular Wingham young lady was crowned Queen of the May. The vote of the' students was unani- mously in her favor. The celebration was one of the most successful ever held°at the college,, and Winghamites will be pleased to learn that one of our young ladies was honored in receiving the most popular places in the day's events. Death of John A. Putland. Death came very suddenly to Mr. John Albert Putland, proprietor of the Brunswick hotel, about 11 ;o'clock on Saturday night last. Mr. Putland had been enjoying his usual good health throughout the day and evening. About 10.30 on Saturday evening he felt an uneasiness in his chest and a physician was summoned and all possible was done but Mr. Putland gradually grew worse and passed,peacefully away. The deceased gentleman was in his 50th year and born in Whitby and had been engaged in the hotel business for some forty, years. In this western section he had for over twenty-five years con- ducted hotels in Brussels, Blyth, Ethel, Bluevale, Ripley and for some years had been proprietor of the Brunswick hotel. Mr, Putland was a man held in the very highest esteem in the com- munity and was well known to a Large circle of friends. He was a model hotel keeper, at all times. respecting the law in every particular. He was honor- able and upright in all his dealings. In religion he was an Anglican and in politics a Conservative. Mr. Putland had been three times married and is survived by his widow who was Mrs. Shane of Blyth to whom he was married some ,fourteen years ago. He is also survived by four daughters, viz:—Mrs. W. Brennan, and Mrs. Cutbrid¢e, Lon- don; Mrs. A. H. Patterson, Los Angeles; Mrs. Angus Matheson, Fort Frances. To the bereaved will be ex- tended the sympathy of the community in their time of sudden bereavement. The floral tributes were numeroue and beautiful, and included wreaths from Western Star Lodge, I. 0. 0. . of Brussels and the Wingham business men. Mr Putland had for anyyears been a Many member of the Independent Order of Oddfellows and the funeral on Wednes- day afternoon to Wingham eentetery was in charge of the members of that Order. Death of Mrs. Lockhart, There passed away on Friday morning last, Lucy Elizabeth Jacobs, beloved wife of Mr. Robert Lockhart, after an illness of several months. Further re- ference to this highly esteemed lady will appear in our next issue. Towel Shower. Mrs. J. Walton. MGKibbon is giving a towel shower on Tuesday, June 1st, from.3 to 8 and 8 to 10 p. m, in aid of University of Toronto Base Hospital, now being established in France. All ladies of Wingham and surrounding country are invited, All kinds of plain towels are required. Horse Killed by Lightning. During the electrical storm on Friday afternoon, a horse belonging to Mr. Saml. McBurney, 10th concession of East Wawanosh. was struck by light- ning and killed. Mr. McBurney and a number of men were working at the barn when the bolt struck and the men felt the effects of thelightning. No Carter Scholarships. There will be no Carter Scholarships this year. In a circular sent out by the Department of Education there ap- pears the following paragraph: "The Minister desires to announce further that the interests available from Mr. Carter's estate will not be sufficient to admit of the granting of any scholar- ships for the present year. It is fully expected, however, that in 1915 and thereafter the Scholarships provided for in the bequest will be regularly made," North Huron Liberals. The annual meeting of the North Huron Liberal Association, as consti- tuted from Federal purposes,was held in the Town Hall, ,Wingham 'on Tuesday afternoon. There was a very good at- tendance for different parts of the riding. Last years's officers were re- elected as follows:—President, W. H. Robertson; lst Vice President, John Gillespie, Whitechurch; 2nd Vice Presi- dent, John Henneberg, Gorrie; Brd Vice President, Joseph Dalton, Kingsbridge; Secretary, James McMurchie, Blyth; Treasurer, A. B. Carr, Blyth; Auditor, R. R. Sloan, Blyth. The chairmen for the different municipalities were re- elected. Arch. Hislop, the candidate Was present and delivered an address. Death of Mr. Leary. Another of the pioneer residents of Wingham passed away on Friday last in the person of Benjamin Leary, in his 80th year. Mr. Leary was stricken with paralysis some weeks ago. He came to Wingham in his early days and built what has of late years been known as the Park House and conducted it for some years as the British Hotel. He then went West where he resided for some years,returhing to Wingham some years ago and has lived retired at his home on Minnie street. He was an Anglican in religion and was faithful in his attendance at church services as long as his health permitted. In politics he was a Conservative. The bereaved widow and family will have the sym- pathy of many friends. Mr. Leary was for years a member of the Orange Order and the funeral on Monday after- noon was in charge of the members of Wingham L. 0. L. No. 704 and the members attended the funeral in a body. Inspection of Cadets. The inspection of the H. S. Cadet corps took place on Thursday last on the school campus, by Captain Carling of London. This is the first tine the H. S. has had a corps but judging from the excellent showing and the interest taken by the citizens the work will no doubt be taken up another year with renewed interest and with greater dev- elopments. Uniforms and rifles were unobtainable this year because of the war so the cadets were inspected in their regular suits with hats and belts supplied by the militia department. Company drill was carried out by Captain Howson in a splendid manner as was also the section work by the commanders, Campbell, McLean, Johns andJefferson. The work by the half - company commanders McBurney and Taylor was all thoroughly performed. The march past in the ceremonial dri„ was exceedingly well done and the work in all its details reflects credit on the interest and effort shown by each cadet, in addressing the company after in- spection Captain Carling complimenteu them on their work speaking particu- y about the steadiness w i cularlwith which they stood at attention and the extend ed order work by the sections. He sug. gested the formation of a signalling corps and a bugle band. We hope to see these organized another year. THE TWO BEST LINES-- OF INESOF SHOES Queen Quality for women and Murray .Shoes for men, W. H. WILLIS & CO PATRIOTIC SOCIETY NOTES. The sale of home-made baking. and candy held on Saturday by the Ladies' Patriotic Society was very successful. The people responded most generously to the call and the Society is pleased to report a sum to add to its funds of over one Hundred Dollars, besides many donations of cottiih. • The Society wishes to thank all those who so kindly contributed to the sale in any way, also all those who assisted by their baking and candy making. The Committee in charge of the sales worked hard all day but feel amply re- warded for their efforts by the result. The decorating committee had made the room look very attractive and for several hours it was a very busy place. Threshermen to Organize. A meeting of threshermen of the district will be held at the Queen's hotel, Wingham, on Friday, June 4th, at 1 o'clock p. m., for the purpose of organ- izing a branch of the Ontario Brother- hood of Threshermen. Representatives of the manufacturers of threshing. machinery and others interested in the trade will be present, Successtul Concert The "Gipsy Carnival" given in the opera house on Friday evening last was a success in every way and the enter- tainment was very much enjoyed by the large number of people present The children were exceptionally well- trained and the different drills, solos and choruses were carried out to per. fection. Mr. and Mrs. Cowell are to be congratulated en the success which at- tended their work in the training of the children. Gipsy Carnival To -Night 11lr. Cowell has, very kindly, offered to repeat the concert called the "Gipsy Carnival," in aid of the Hospital. The performance will take place on Thurs- day evening the 27th inst (tonight). The general admission has Leen fixed at fifteen cents, or as much as you like to give, to aid the funds of the Ladies' Auxiliary to, the the hospital. The concert is well worth what we usually pay for a reserved seat so it is hoped many will respond to this appeal. Trespassing Poultry. In the new Revised Statutes. chapter 247, section 7, the clause relating to poultry, formerly including ducks and geese, now includes all poultry and says: "If the owners of geese or other poultry refuses or neglects to prevent the saine from trespassing on his neighbor's premises after a notice in writing has been served upon him of their trespass, he shall incur a penalty not exceeding$10. Most people in town have their hens penned up. A few still permit them to trespass. The law now, is explicit in the matter. Lacrosse Schedule. Tne following is the schedule of la- crosse games arranged for the season:— June 12—St. Marys at London. " 16—Wingham at St. Marys. • " 23—St. Marys at Wingham. July 1—London at St. Marys. " 3—Wingham at London. " 7—Wingham at St. Marys. " 14—St. Marys at London. " 23 -London at Wingham " 28—London at St, Marys. Aug 7—Wingham at London. " 11—St. Marys at Wingham. " 18—London at Wingham. Women's Institute. The series of summer meetings of the West Huron Women's Institute has been arranged. 'the Wingham meeting will be held in the C. 0. F. hall on the afternoon of Monday, June 7th. The speaker for this meeting will be Mrs. C. H. Burns, of Toronto, who has a number of interesting subjects. Mrs. Burns was the first to undertake systematic Demonstration Lecture work on food values and cooking in connection with the Institutes of the Province, and her practical experience h usekeep in andtrat i is o p g n ng in domestic -science enables her to give instruction of the greatest value. A cordial in- vitation is extended to all ladies to attend this meeting - CHURCH NOTES. METHODIST CHURCH. The annual May District meeting of the Methodist Churches in Wingham District was held in the Methodist Church here on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Communion service will be held in St, Andrew's Presbyterian Church at next Sunday morning's service. Pre- paratory service will be held on Friday evening commencing at 8 o'clock. The Rev. T. M. Wesley of Wroxeter will preach at the pre -communion ser- vices in Knox, Church Bluevale, on Fri- day, May 26th, at 10.30 a. m. and at Eadie's Church at 2.30 p. m. These congregations will observe the Lord's Supper next Sabbath, May 30th. BAPTIST CHURCH Services next Sunday at 11 a. m. and 7 p.m. Subject, morning—"Portraits from an old Gallery", "Jesus and the Pharisees." Evening — Rev. E. J. Powell, of Clinton, Secretary of Huron County Temperance Association will preach. Short song service preceeding, CHURCH of ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE. Wednesday evening service at 7.30. A meeting of the Ladies' Guild will be held in the basement on Friday after- noon to discuss the matter of the building of a verandah to the Rectory. All members are requested to be present to register their vote. The Brotherhood of St. Andrew will meet on Friday night at the home of the President, Mr. Alex. Alderson, at 8 o'clock. Members are requested to take notice of this. Good congregations attended the ser- vices on Whit Sunday and a large num- ber received at the celebration of the Holy Communion. Wingham, Winners The secondhome gauge of League football was played on the Town Park on the afternoon of Victoria Day be- tween Mildmay and Wingham. The holiday and good weather brought out a large crowd of people and the game was a good one. The local boys won by a score of 2 to 1. First Band Concert. The first open air concert by the Citizens' Band will be held at the park on Friday evening of this week. The following is the program to be render- ed:— "0 CANADA" March Our Director Biglow Cornet Solo Mother McChree Ball (Soloist, T. Ralph Willis) Selection Pirates of Penzance Sullivan Serenade Organ Echoes Al. Hayes Overture Grand Knight Armour Waltz Unrequited Love Paul Lincke Characteristic March Slip Horn Stuff Byer Solists, Messrs. Pilon & Carruth Descriptive Motor Ride Bidgood March Gethsemane Commandery Fulton God Save the King T. RALPH WILLIS, Conductor. DIED LEARY—In Wingham, on May 21st, Benjamin Leary, aged 70 years, 4 months and 10 days. PUTLAND—In Wingham, on May 22nd, John A. Putland, aged 59 years. CASEMORE—In Morris, on May 19th, Maud Mary Godkin, wife of Mr. John J. Casemore, aged 37 years, 0 months and 19 days. JOHNSTON—In Howick, on May 10th, Janet Allen, relict of the late Edward Johnston, aged 80 years and 3 months, LOCKHART — in Winnipeg, on May 21st, Lucy Elizabeth Jacobs, wife of Mr. Robert Lockhart. McARTEIS — In Hartney, Man., on April 30th, 1915, Jno. McArter, former- ly of Morris township, in his 43rd year. ROE—In Morris, on May 24th, John Roe. in his 79th year. MARRIED BOAY—HILL•—In Brantford, Ont., by Rev. R. D. Hamilton, at the Parsonage, on May 4th. 1915, Mr. W. P. Bray to Mrs. Elma Hill, both of Brussels. 110 UN MCDERMITT --- In Howick, on May 14th, to Mr. and Mrs. Neil McDermitt; a son. PURvis In Kinloss, on May 18th, to Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Purvis; a son. RINTOUL -At Fordyce, on May 22nd to Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Rintoui; a daughter (Euphemia Dunlop.) r I,v �R -•-I Wingham, on A Y•, T n n May22nd. g to Mr. and Mrs, Robt. Calvert; a Idaughter. McGr tees—In Whitechurch, on May 16th, to Mr. and Mrs. W. G. McGinnes; a (laugh ter. PERSONALS Miss Butler spent the holidays in Stratford. Mr. Wesley Ansley, of Toronto, is home again, Mr. T. Ralph Willis spent the holidays with friends in Hamilton. Misses Elizabeth and Annie Barber spent the holidays in London. Mr, Geo, Tees, of Windsor, spent the holidays at his parental home in town. Miss Olive Cruickshank of Toronto spent the holiday with her parents here. Mrs. John Roby, of Forest, was visit- ing relatives and friends here for a few days. Miss Edythe Irving, of the Advance, spent the holiday with her parents, in Lucknow. Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Williams, of Blyth, were visiting Wingham friends this week. Mr. Arnott Brock, of London, visited for over the holiday at his parental home in town. Miss Maude Fleuty spent the'holidays visiting her sister, Mrs. C. A. Shackle- ton at Dungannon. Mr. Robt. Johnston, of Toronto, was visiting for a few days with his son, Mr. Ivan Johnston. Rev. Mr. Kennedy, of London, was visiting for a few days with his son, Dr. J. P. Kennedy. Rev. Wm. Lowe, of Lucan, was visit- ing for a few days with old friends in Wingham and Culross. Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Binkley and chil- dren spent a few days with Mr. Bink- ley's mother in Dundas. Misses Lila and Ella Scott, of London were visiting for a few days with Mr, and Mrs. H. B. Elliott. Mrs. David Denholm and two children, of Blyth, are visiting at the home of Mr. Geo. T. Robertson. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Armour visited for a few days with Mr. and Mrs. John A. Dey at Southampton. Miss Agnes Walker, of Toronto, spent , the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Walker. Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Vanstone, of To- ronto, were visiting Wingham relatives and friends for a few days. Mr. Brock Brandon, of Hanover, was visiting for a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Thos. Brandon Mr. Wilson Geddes left on Tuesday morning for Brandon where he intends to spend part of the summer. Mrs. Percy Paterson and daughter, Dorothy, of Toronto, are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Paterson. 4r. and Mrs. Wiliam Sheriff, of Wingham, spent the week end with their son, Jack.—Lucknow Sentinel. Mrs. P. S. Linklater lett on Tuesday for Winnipeg where she will visit for a few weeks with her daughter, Mrs. L. C. Young. Mr. John Kerr, of London, was visit- ing with his daughter, Mrs. B. Cruick- shank for a few days and calling on old friends. Mrs. W. H. Gallup, accompanied by her son, Gordon, of Malone, New York, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sneath. Mr, Russell Eyre, of London, is re- lieving Brakeman John Rogers, who is at present beautifying his home with a fresh coat of paint. Mr. E. A. Hammond, of London, was calling on old friends in town on Satur- day prior to leaving for Indiana, where he has accepted a position. Dr. S. M. Kennedy and family of London, motored to Wingham on Sat- urday and spent the week end with his brother, Dr. J. P. Kennedy. Mr, C. H. Conery, of Guelph, accom- panied by Mr. A. W. Conery and Mr. A. C. Fowler, motored from Guelph and spent the week end nd at the home of Mr. John Fowler, Bluevale road. Mrs. Fowler returned with them to spend the holiday at Guelph and Hamilton. The Swiss Government has announced that it will represent the interests at Rome of the German Empire and of Bavaria, and that the interests of Austria-Hungary will be represented by Spain. Hitch business patriot- ism to real- economy— and buy lnvictus. The best.goodShoe made in Canada—where the best Shoes are made. New styles for men and Wome ic W. J. Greer THE SHOE MAN OF SPECIAL INTEREST Have ynu a farm to sell, from 50 to 100 acres with good build- ings and near a, school? We 'have a purchaser for such a place. For Sale Robert ('alverts fine two- storey hriek residence 011 south east corner of John and 18 illaan streets near (`. P. R station. This place will be sell right and on easy terns. Stop Knocking We give this advice free of charge both to the Council and the ordinary citizen. The town is alright. We can give you Real Estirte investments right in Wingham that will net from eight to text per cent. Where can you do better? RITCHIE & COSENS REAL ESTATE &INSURANCE 5 WINGHAM, ONTARIO. f LAWN MOWERS $4.50 to $7.00 SCREEN DOORS with hinges, hooks and handles $ I . I 0 to $2.25 ((# WINDOW SCREENS All Sizes. REFRIGERATORS ANO OIL STOVES RAE & Th M o PsaN Stone Blook Hardware 11 'PHONE 27 Several English business firms, in an effort to encourage recrititing, have ve 1 joined in an agreement to give a day off ., to an employe who persuades a candi- date to present himself for enrollment I in the London Trifle Brigade. AUCTIONEERS McConnell & Vandrick Auctioneers for tie Counties of Burnt and Bruce, e , fir , rrrrtsi tato all kinds of safes, 4y o erre • « main we can phase. You can have either one or both atthout a tri ehargr.. Girders can be left with F. McConnell. or with t', It. Vandrick at the Merchants' Brokerage Co.'s store, Wingham, (bargee moderate. r = ,,,..,...