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The Wingham Times, 1915-06-03, Page 1• THE WINGHAM 'TI M VOL. M .--NO. 2258 WINGHAM, ONTARIO T URS " JUNE 3, 1915 $1 A YEAR IN ADVANCE r.,..,..e.„..‘ Ilia tele Iva" fresh Eggs You always have fresh eggs on hand if you use 1 WATER i GLAss $ 1 for preserving them in 0 15c. a Pound Tin, 2 Tins for 250. One pound diluted with .water gives you one gallon of preser- 1 ving solution. Why not have fresh eggs all winter at 20e. per dozen or less? t 1 W. MCKIBBOR Ph. B. . ..i DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN Th. Sf- tiveAri 1*, T„ y,m; 7,i lib, �F t' '? My Best Advertisement Is my Customers' €tecommendatoon 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 ad vice free. C R. WILKINSON Eophthalmic Optician Edward St,, Wingliam Over twenty years practical experience. 1 Cs a7 11 OCEAN • TICKETS Via all steamship, lines, out- ward or prepaid from the Old Coeutry. , Lowest quotations current fdr rates or tickets by • ' any route. Apply H. B. ELLIOTT Times Office, Wingham G Christie's Grocery PHONE 59. Store opens 7 a.m. Closes 7 p.m. 100 PER CENT, TEA VALUE. It's. all h,. 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 hatch high- er in selection than in most teas offered for sale. It sums up.— Superior Quality DistinctFlavour a n d Strength WHKr tireer'.s Shoes aim Runbers TRAIN JUMPED TRACK. Sixteen persons were injured when the London, Huron and Bruce passenger train, which left Wingham at 6,35 a, m„ on Monday. struck a broken rail near Ilderton. The entire train of five cars was thrown from the track, four of them ditched in a ravine at the. side of the track, The front baggage car was thrown across the track, the engine at right angles to the track. Three of the injured are Londoners. Harry Rapp was the most seriously injured. He was riding in the smoker in the front passenger coach. He was thrown with terrific force into a corner. Passengers, about half of whom were women, showed the greatest presence of mind when the coaches ground over the ties and left the tracke Most of the women refused to leave the train without their baggage. Passengers said that the cars first bucked and jumped as they ran over the ties. The jolts flung many from their seats. When the cars left the track they hesitated on the brink of the ditch, and this slight pause gave those in the coaches time to prepare them- selves for a shock. Had the cars been thrown into the ditch without warning, many might have been killed, it is be- lieved. All the train crew escaped unhurt with the exception of the brakeman, John Rogers, of Wingliam, who was slightly injured in the back. The en- gineer was H. Fixter; fireman, E. Stevenson; baggageman, Wm. Sneath. all of Wingham. When the engine struck the broken rail the engineer and fireman jumped from the 'gangway of their engine, and landed safe. W. J. Weames, of 568 Maitland street; Lon, don, was the conductor. The accident delayed traffic as pas- sengers had to be transferred at the scene of the wreck. The evening train did not reach Wingham until 9.05 o'clock, Licking Stamps. The Canadian Courier is out for a three -cent stamp to take the place of the two stamps that are necessary since the imposition of the war tax. The courier says: We must all take two "licks" to the job instead of one; and neither the Government nor the war gets any benefit from the additional and unnecessary lick. We are univers- ally willing to put in as much time as we can "licking" the Germans but why fritter away our energies licking post- age stamps when we gain nothing by it? Hospital Auxiliary. The regular meeting of 'Che Ladies Auxiliary to the Wingham General Hos- pital, will be held next Monday after- noon June 7th at 4.15 in the Council Chamber. The proceeds of the Gipsy Carnival, which was repeated last Thursday, in aid of the fund of the above Society, amounted to about thirty dollars. The concert was very much enjoyed by those present. Some variation was lent to the program by the singing ;of Mrs. Patterson, of London, who was kind enough to consent to'sing, though on a very short visit to her sister, Mrs. E. 13. Walker. Mrs. Patterson's singing was a rare treat to many. who seldom have the opportunity of hearing sing- ing, out of Wingham. Killed in Action. Wounded at Langemarck, April 22, but back at the front from Boulogne hospital en May 6th, Lieut. G. G. Duncan, son of Rev. G. H, Duncan of Tort Credit, and formerly of White- church, was killed in action on May 24th. The sad news came to the father from the Adjutant -General at Ottawa, but, so far, the death has not appeared in the casualty list. The wound of April 22nd was slight. A bullet struck him on the forehead but he was back in the struggle a few days later. Lieut. Duncan, 10th Battalion, 2nd Infantry Brigade, was 23 years old and a member of the Consumers' Gas Company's office staff. He Was educated at Markham and Winghani High Schools, find the. University of Toronto. •He'served.for four years in the 36th Peel Regiment as lieutenant and seting»captain. At Val - Cartier he was, ,transferred to the loth ,Battalien lindee Lietit•Col. Boyle. After the fail and winter teething at Salisbury, be Went to Francd';with the first Cana- dian Division. All three officers of the company, Opptain Rednian, Lieut. Duncan, and Lieut- Lowery, were of - Malty reported wounded at Lange. ntnrek in April. North Huron Conse>rvetives The annual meeting of the North Huron Conservative Association will be held in the Town Hall, Wingham 'on Tuesday afternoon, June 8th. Officers will ba elected for the eneuiug year and other business will be transacted,; Addresses will be delivered by A. H. Musgrove, M.P.P, and other prominent Conservatives. Annual Convocation. At the annual Convocation of West- ern University on Friday evening, at which there was graduated the largest Arts class that hes ever gone out from the institution, some important an- nouncements of progress were made. Dr. H. W. Hill of Minneapolis, who is• regarded as one of the greatest author- ities in matters of the Institute of Pub- lic Health, to take up his duties immed- iately. Steps have also been taken tooking towards a new medical building which it is anticipated will be erected during the coming year. Thirty-two degrees were conferred by President Braithwaite in Arts and Medicine, many scholarships and prizes were awarded and the address to the graduating class was made by Rey. D. C. MacGregor. Presbytery of Maitland. The Presbytery of Maitland met in Teeswater on Tuesday, May 18th with a large representation of members present. Rev: M. McArthur, of Knox Church, Kincardine, was elected moder- ator for the ensuing six months. The report on home missions was presented by Rev. D. Perrie, of Wingham. The report on foreign missions was present- ed by Rev. T. A. Bell, of Molesworth. The report on statistics was presented by the clerk. It showed an increase all along the lines of the church's activity. There is a net increase of 65 families over last year. There is an increase of 16 in officers and teachers in the Sab- bath School, and a substantial increase of 272 pupils over the previous year. In accessions to the church by profes- sion of faith there is an increase of 171 rover • the year 1013, The number of adult baptisms shows an increase of 10 arid the number of infant baptisms an inc_ease of 2. In the amounts con- tributed to the schemes of the church there is a substantial increase in every department. The name of Mr. John Farrish, of St. Helens, was substituted for Mr. J. M. Beatty, of Pine River, •as a commissioner to the general assembly, the latter being unable to go. The next regular meeting of the court will be held in Wingham on the third Tuesday of September. The x.ate John Roe. A worthy old resident of this town- ship answered the roll call of the skies on Monday morning, May 24th, in the person of Jim; Roe, 2nd Line. Mrs. Roe predeceased him last November. De- ceased was one of the 'stalwarts and was respected by all who knew him. He was a Methodist in religion and a Conservative in politics. For nearly 60 years he resided in this township and by industry, economy and good manage- ment converted a bush farm into arable acres. He had been a hearty man, knowing little of sickness until about 5 or 6 years ago and passed away peace- fully to his reward. Heart trouble caused his death. The surviving child- ren are Drs. W. H. and Wesley, of Philadelphia; and Mrs. Patterson, Clifton, Kansas; Mrs. Fred Taylor, Gorrie; Mrs. James Jackson, Clinton; Mrs. Thos. Scott, Wingham; Mrs. David McCutcheon, Morris; and Miss Martha et home. Deceased was born in the Co. of Kilkenny, Ireland, and came to Canada when 14 years of age. After living in Ottawa locality for 4 years the family moved Westward to Howick township, Huron Ce. A few years later the subject of this notice, with his bride, who was Miss Mary A. Spence, of Howick, came to Morris township. There were 8 brothers in the Roe family, 811 strapping big fellows and all born in the Emerald Isle, Richard, of Brussels, who is 83 years of age, Wm., of New- bridge ; ew-bridge; Samuel and Robert, of Pickford, Mich., and James, in the West, survive. Mr. Roe was born on December 16th, 1836, which put trim in his. 79th year. Deceased had a fine property consisting of 200 acres. The bereavedwill he ac- corded the sympathy of the community. The iemains Of'Mrs'. Roe, whd passed away last November, were brought home from Philadelphia (where they had been in a vault) on Friday evening' and the double funeral took place ori Saturday afternoon to Wingham ceme- tery, where the remains of husband and wife were placed in a temperory vault. The funeral was one of the largest sten in this section, . aliening the esteem in which these pioneer resi- dents were held in the community. THE TWO BEST LINES DE SHOES Queen Quality for women and ,Murray Shoes for teen, W. H. WILLIS & CO. PATRIOTIC SOCIETY NOTES. -The Ladies' Patriotic Society will hold a meeting in the 'Council Chamber on Friday of this week (June 4th) at 3 o'clock. A large attendance is asked, as business of very great importance is to be discussed and decided, The appeal for cotton and dressings continues, There Will be many thous- ands of yards of bandages and tons of dressing required yet. We thank all those who have ao generously responded to the appeal. May others be en- couraged to do likewise. We acknowledged new Cotton through the press at intervals but are not mak- ing any public acknowledgement of old material though it is required in quantities too large to measure, All 'old white linen, cotton or muslin thoroughly cleansed, all seems removed, pressed and done up inbundles, is used for dressings while new cotton in five, ten, fifteen, twenty, etc. yard lengths is required for bandages. The following donations have been received since our last acknowledge- ment. Mrs. S. Bennett Mrs. A. J. Nicholls A friend Mrs. Alderson Sr.. Mrs. A. H. Musgrove Mrs. M. Armstrong Mrs. Wm. Wheelens Mrs. Wm. Dore Mrs. Wm. Johns Mrs. Wm. McPherson Mrs. E. C. White Miss Mary Lamont Miss C. Linklater Mrs. Thos. Gregory Mrs. J. Porter Mrs. Wm. Robertson. Mrs, A. E. Smith Mrs. Burwash Mrs. Copeland $2 00 for Cotton 10 yds cotton 25 5 5 ., „ 10 " 5 5 10 10 5 10 10 10 10 ci 5 40 20 4, „ Si 64 „ „ 66 " 46 if '4 66 ,t New C. P. R. Timetable. A new timetable went into effect on the C. P. R. on Sunday last and there are changes in the arrival anddeparture of trains from Wingham: The early train now leaves 6.25 a. m. in place of 6.40 a. m.; the afternoon train leaves at 3.05 in place of 3.10; the afternoon tfain arrives 12.59 in place of 12 47 and the night train arrives at 10.20 in place of 10.17. Railway Accidents. The latest Interstate Commerce Commission report on railway accidents in the United States shows that in the twelve months ending with June 30 last there were 10,302 people killed and 192,- 662 injured. These large figures, which equal the casualties of a heavy modern battle, show an improvement over the record of 1912-13, there being a decrease in the number killed of 662, and in the number injured of 7,616. Railway con- ditions on this continent have long been the subject of unfavorable comment in the matter of accidents.—Montreal Gazette. Women's Institute Meetings. A series of summer meetings in con- nection with the Women's Institute will be held in the districts of West and East Huron on the following dates: St. Augustine, June 5th Wingham, June 7th Blyth, June Sth Londesboro, June 9th Clinton, June 10th Holmesville, June llth Godarieh, June 12th Belgrave, June 14th Brussels, June 15th Walton, June 16th Jamestown, June 17th Molesworth, June 18th Fordwich, June 19th Gorrie, June 21st These meetings will be addressed by Mrs, C. H. Burns of Toronto, who was the first one to undertake systematic demonstration lecture Work on food values and cooking in connection with the Institutes in the province.. She is ; a very popular speaker and some of the subjects which she discusses are: Household Economy as Applied to Diet and Health. , How to Plan Summer Menus for Health. Bome Care of the Sick, etc. Che Wingham meeting will be held 11 the afternoon in the C, O. V. Hall a el all ladies in the resile Live districts acre cordially invited to attend the meet- � i eta. Celebrations in Wingham. The Dominion Day Committee is closing up details in connection with the ist of July celebration. There will be an excellent progrant of attractions. Particulars will be given in future issues. The Committee in change of the Orange celebration for July 12th is 8190 busy at work and have already made arrangements for some good at- tractions as well as special train service for the day. Rowdyism on Streets. A lady correspondent writes the TIMES as follows:—"On Saturday eveu- ing last two young ladies having busi- ness on Minnie street, were driving their horse and buggy at a slow rate of speed, there being few lights on that street. When hearing a rig coming from behind they pulled to one side to let it pass. It proved,to be a couple of smart "Alex's" in a buggy. The party driving, in passing the young ladies, struck the horse driven by the ladies with a whip, frightening the horse and very much surprising the ladies, for they were not expecting to encounter anything in the shape of such downright rowdyism in the re- spectable, low -abiding town of Wing - ham." Citizens' Band Concert. The first open air concert by the Citizens' Band was held in the Town Park on Friday evening last. Under Leader Willis the band has made ex- cellent progress and the program was very much enjoyed by a large number of our townspeople. The program for Friday evening of this week is as fol- lows;— Chant 0 Canada Lavelle March United Kingdom Hughes Selection Bohemian Girl Balfe Shottiche Alabama Cotton Slide Evans Request Number A Motor Ride Bidgood Serenade Evening Breezes Al Hayes Intermission March Gipspsland Sethgow Overture Maritan a Wallace Waltz Nights of Gladness. Aucliffe Medley Songs of Scotland Walstow March Master Mechaino Byeis God Save the King. Special requests for numbers may be sent to the Secretary by postal card and will be played the following week. The Late Mrs. Lockhart. Mrs, Robert Lockhart whose death was reported, last week; was born in Newtonvil;e, Durham County, and there she was also married. In a few years she moved to West Wawanosh, when in its pioneer days. There she bore the toil and burdens incident to country life till the family moved to Wingham some ten year ago. She leaves her husband, five daughters and one son, all of whom were present at the funeral. Her only sister, widow of the late Rev. Newton Hill, was also present. The family are: Mrs. (Rev.) J. D. Dyer, Balcarres, Sask.; Mrs. W. O. McCarthy. Kenora; Mrs. W. Caslick and Miss Lockhart of town and beer son, Rev. E. H. Lockhart, Hillsdale. With her death has ended a life remarkably full. She was an exceedingly clever and highly accomplished Woman, but withal somewhat reserved and retiring in manner, of few words, but great achievement, an innate excellence which rejoiced in being and required no seeming she was of a markedly, sweet and gentle disposition one of whom it may well be said, "she was lovely and pleasant in her life". Her ideals of life and conduct were of the highest order and her whole manner of living in all its details was in accord therewith. Those Whose hetes touched hers were vividly conscious of a refinement, strength and sweetness of an unusual order. While especially devoted to her family she was interested in charitable and philanthropic work and toward the furtherance of mission work in the Canadian West especially, she was very generous. Never very rugged she suf- fered from distressing weakness during the last years of her life especially since an acute attack of pneumonia, about six yearn from which she never entirely recovered, This long enfeeble- ment she bore with touching patience. But though weak in body' she retained all her live interest in . the national, political and other questons of, the day. While to the last she was ambitious to live, she was thoroughly prepared for the great change. Her last day on earth was one of thoughtfulness for others but 'in the early hours of the night .she fell. asleep, and Softly from 'that hushed and darkened room Two angels issued where but one went in. PURE l RED HORSIt*5. Route cards for well.kpown pure bred stallions have been printed at the TIMES office recently. The celebrated imported Clydesdale stallion, Brigdebank Blend, is owned by Mr, Alex, Anderson, of West Wawanosh and will make the season in parts of East and West Wawanosh and Morris. The imported Clydesdale stallion, Mascot, is owned by Mr. J. W. King, of Bluevale, and will make the season through parts of Fast Wawanosh and Turnberry and is in Wingham every Tuesday evening and Saturday after- noon. The imported Clydesdale stallion, Goldlit,k, is owned by Mr. J. W. King, of Bluevale, and this season will go through parts of Morris and Turnberry and at his owner's stable in Bluevale every Saturday. The imported Percheron stallion, Jazeneuil, is owned by Scott Bros., of East Wawanosh,and will travel through parts of East Wawanosh and Morris and is at the Exchange hotel stables, Wingham every Saturday. The pure bred Clydesdale stallion, Royal Jimmie, is owned by Mr. W. A. Reid, of Turnberry, and will travel this season through pacts of Kinloss, Culross and Turuberry and is at Exchange hotel stables, Wingham, every Saturday afternoon. These horses have all passed inspec- tion by the officers of the Ontario Stal- lion Enrolment Board. See bills for full particulars. Seriously Wounded. Mrs. Wm. Aitcheson received a tele- gram from Ottawa on Wednesday morning informing her that her son, 'Private L. Aitcheson, had been serious- ly wounded in a recent battle in France. Quiet Wedding. A quiet wedding took place at the home of Mr. Robert Lockridge, Lower Wingham, on Tuesday, June 2nd, when his daughter, Louise, became the wife of Mr. William Lawrence Hudson, of Stratford. The ceremony was perform- ed by the Rev. Ernest G. Dymond, rec- tor of St. Paul's Church, in the pres- ence of a few friends, at 8.30 in the evening. The young couple will make their home in Stratford. Annual District Meeting. The annual District Meeting of the Wingham district was held in the church last Tuesday and Wednesday, Rev. J. W. Hibbert, Chairman of the District, presided. The following ministers were in attendance: Rev. E. Poulter, Listowel; .Rev. A. J. Langford, Kin- cardine; Rev. E. Everingham, Pine River; Rev. A.E.Kellam, ttipley; Rev. H. F. Bali, and Rev. F. Stride, of Ber- vie; Rev. G. McKinley, B. A., Lucknow; Rev. 3. Bridgette, Lucknow; Rev. J. Penrose, Whitechurch: Rev. E. Quinn, Salem; Rev. E. A. Fear, Teeswater; Rev, I, U. Kilpatrick, .Belgrave; Rev. D. D. Thompson, Bluevale; Rev. David Wren, M. A , Brussels; Rev. I. A. Mc- Kelvie, S. T. L., Ethel; Rev. W. A. Walden, Fordwich; Rev. G. W. Rivers!, B. D., Gorrie; Rev. J. Lackland, Wroxeter. The meeting opened on Tuesday at 9 a. m. The Rev. I. W. McKelvie was elected secretary; I. W. Kilpatrick as assistant; the Rev. E. Everingham was received as a probation- er, and the Revs. D. 1), Thompson, J. Penrose, E. Poulter, and J. Lockland, were recommended to be continued as probationers. The reports as received from the various circuits indicated an era of prosperity; the membership showing an increase of fifty-eight, while the gifts to the Missionary Society were increased nearly $1,000. The Rev. D. Wren, Brussels, reported on behalf of the Sunday Schools, and revealed a splendid work was being accomplished. Mr, Benson Cruikshank, of Wingham, reported on behalt of U the Epworth Leagues, also showing that they had enjoyed an era of prosperity. A review of the work of the district was made and the feeling of optimism seemed to prevail. The public meeting on Tuesday evening was well attended. An address was given by the Rev. A. E. Kellam on "The King's Business", and also one by Rev. W. A. Walden, 13. A„ on "The Twentieth Century Patriotism". Mr. Frank Hill sang a solo very accept- ably, and Misses Hazel Brandon and Mae Lloyd gave a piano duet. A very hearty vote of thanks was extended to the people for their hospitality and the succeetul meeting was closed with the singing of "God Save the Xing." Mrs. Matilda (ronyeati, Nafwood,tliNI on her hundred and third birthday, just before the beginning of a celebration in I her honor. Summer Shoes for Little Folks 1 e .Sandals are getting more and more popular every year for children's Summer wear and ,they certainly do deserve the' popularity. They are d comfort- able and giv e youngster a foot -freedom that: i8 almost equal to going barefoot, but vise ich is far neater, and at the same time, prevents cuts and other injuries. Get Them here We have a very large assort- ment of 'sandals and other types of children's footwear at the most moderate prices. Bring the young ones in and let us show you how well pre- pared we are to fill your needs in the children's section. Our values are exceptionally attrac- tive just now. w. J. GREER WINGHAM OF SPECIAL INTEREST Have you a farm to sell, from 50 to 100 acres with good build- ings and neer a school? We haven a purchaser for such a place. For Sale Robert Culverts fine two- storey brick residenee on south east corner of John and William streets near' C. P. K 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 can 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. ... JA LAWN MOWERS 84.50 to $1.00 SCREEN BOORS with hinges, hooks and handles $ I . I O to $2.25 WINDOW SCREENS All Sizes. REFRIGERATORS AND OIL STOVES RAE & TIlO PSON Stone Block Hardwars 'PHONE 27