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The Wingham Times, 1915-07-08, Page 1THE WINCiHAIVI TIMES. VOL, XLTTZ;—NO. 2263 WINGHAM, ONTARIO THURSDAY JULY 8, 1915 $1 A YEAR IN U)YANCE Maris Green "B ERGER'S" ENGLISH PARIS GREEN There is no better Paris Green made. 35c. per lb. This year the supp 1 y is limited We also carry Arsenate .of Lead, Hellebore, etc. Eastman's N. C. Films. "The Most Reliable Film." Made in Canada. Fre s h Films Every Week. t J. W. McKIBBON, Ph. B. DRIJGGIST AND O T/CIAN 7740 290,04. Ste— C' 4 My Best Advertisement is my Customers' 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 dears practical experience. `/_tel 11 1 OCEAN 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. S. ELLIOTT Times Office, Wingham TOWN GOUNGII, The regular meeting of the Town Council was held on Monday evening with all members present except Coun. Bell, Mayor Irwin presiding. Minutes of last regular and special meetings were read and approved. Communication was read from Hydro Electric Radial Association requesting Council to become a member of the Association. Coun. Currie said other places were giving cheap power to industries through Hydro Electric and thought all towns in the Province should have the same rate and it might be well to invest $10 in membership fee in the Association. Moved by Reeve Mitchell and Cour); Crawford, that the matter be left over for further consideration. Moved in amendment by Coups. Currie and Binkley, that this Council instruct the Clerk to enquire re Hydro Electric Radial Association and if profits able information is procured, the Council become a member of the Association. Amendment carried. The Finance Committee recommended the payment of a number of ace'unts and the report was adopted on motion of Couns. Patterson and Binkley. The Street Committee reported that Messrs. R. W. Adams and John Glenn had been appointed inspectors on sewers and that Guest and Greenaway had given a guarantee note for balance due on sidewalks recently constructed and the committee recommended that they be paid balance on contract. The report was adopted on motion of Couns. Binkley and Currie. .The Property and Fire Committee reported as follows: - 1. That the Caretaker be paid $12 for cutting grass at the cemetery and that the work be done at once. 2. That the Clerk be authorized to notifyall persons who have tombstones or fenses out of repair at cemetery, to at once have them repaired. 3. That the caretaker be instructed to repair tie fence and paint tie and iron fence. 4. That walk in cemetery in connection with lots be allowed to Roe Brothers. On motion of Couns. Patterson, and Vannorman, the report of the commit- tee was adopted. By-law No. 734 fixing farm lands ex- emptions Was read three times and pass- ed on motion of Couns. Currie and Binkley. Accounts from Rae & Thompson, R. H. Saint, R. W. Adams and W. 3. Boyce were referred by Finance Com- mittee to Council. In some cases the Purchasing Committee had not been consulted in the purchase of certain articles. It was agreed that provision should be made for freaking purchases in emergency cases when Purchasing Committee cannot be consulted. It was finally moved by Couns. Patterson and Vannorman, that R. H. Saint's account be paid and others to be paid when properly certified. Through Coun. Currie, Mr. C. E. Lepard presented a statement showing that it would cost $40.00 to repair a fence which had been damaged when sewer was put through his property and when gravel was taken out of pit next his property for pavement. On motion of Couns. Binkley and Patterson, the matter was left with the Street Committee with power to act. Ghristie's Grocer PHONE 59. 'Shore opens '7 a.m. Closes 7p.m. Come Here For GOOD TEA 40c, 50c, and 60c per lb. PATRIOTIC SOCIETY NOTES. The Ladies' Patriotic Society held their meeting in the Council Chamber on Friday, July 2nd, when reports of purchase and presentation of Field Kitchens were heard. A full account of presentation has already been given in our papers. .the committee, who had charge of purchase, have decided to use the balance, (which they have on hand over and above the price of the Field Kitchen,) for the benefit of Shorncliffe Hospital, either to endow a bed or beds, or in some other way. We are still asking for cotton old and new for bandages and dressings or money to buy cotton. This week a large box is being shipped, but we cannot ship too many such boxes. Give ! Give ! if you have not a son to send, give of your abundance, that the sons of our Country may be well cared for on the fighting line. It was decided at the meeting on Friday to make a shipment of Jams, Jellies and Marmalade for the use ,of our Canadian Soldiers in Red Cross Hospitals. Two days were set, the 16th and 17th of July, to receive donations at the Town Hall. All who have con- tributions to send please have them ready by the dates mentioned. They will be packed and shipped immediately. Remember the dates 16th and 17th July. Intend Holding Garden Party. The firemen intend holding a garden party in the town park on the evening of Monday, July 12th. The party is held to enable the firemen to pay their expenses to Thorold, where a big fire- men's tournament is to be held early in August. New Principal Engaged. Mr. Foster Ferguson, who has been Principal of the Orangeville Business College for the past tbree years, has been engaged as Principal of the Wing - ham Business College and will move his family here shortly. Baseball Game. The first game scheduled at Wingham will be played in the town park on Fri- day, July 9th, between "Listowel and Wingham teams. The game will be called at 6.15 p. m. This is the second game of the series and promised to be a good exhibition of baseball. The team is up to the standard of last year, and deserves the support of the citizens of Wingham. Decoration Service. Maitland Lodge, No. 119, Independent Order of Oddfellowa will hold a decora- tion service at Wingham cemetery on the afternoon of Sunday, July 18th. All members of the Order are invited to attend this service. Further par- ticulars will be given in our next issue New Medicos. The following students from Huron County have passed the examination of the Ontario Medical Council and are now licensed to practise. medicine:—J. A. Bean, of Clinton, J. W. Aikenhead, of. Brucefield and H. M, Barrett, of Saltford. Mr. Bean practised for a short time with Dr. Redmond, of town, while the latter was spending his vacation in Eastern Ontario. Received News From Front. Mrs, Aitchesor, received word recent- ly from the Matron of the hospital, where her son, Locker Aitcheson, has been confined since being wounded at the battle of Langmarck. The letter was dated June 23rd, and states that he has made no improvement and that his condition is still very serious. He has been removed to a private ward, where he can rest quietly. He is visit- ed often by a number of his comrades. The name of the hospital and place are omitted in the letter. Died in Lucknow. Another of the highly esteemed resi- dents of Lucknow passed away on July 1st, in the person of Jessie Douglass, relict of the late Robert Lees, aged 77 years. The funeral took place on Sat- urday afternoon to Kinloss cemetery and was largely attended. The services at the house and grave were conducted by Rev. Mr. Duncan. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Gray, Mr. Howard Gray, Mr. and Mrs. A, M. Fraiick and Miss L. Taylor, attended the funeral from Wingham. fwr sa,mmeso ix Business Change. Mr. Alex. Young has this week pur- chased the salt block business in Wing - ham from Mr. F. G. Sparling and will take possession at once. This transfer was made through the agency of Mr. J. G. Stewart, real estate and insurance agent. The business was placed in Mr. Stewart's hands only a short time ago. Mr. Young has been one of Wingham's best business men for a number of years and we are pleased to learn that he has decided to remain in Wingham and we wish him every success in his new business. Mr. Sparling has been in poor health for some time, hence his desire to dispose of the business. Nice Line of Shoats for 12th of July Read ad. on last page. W. H. WILLIS & CCD. DOMINION DAY CELEBRATION WAS BIG SUCCESS. LastThursday—Canada's Natal Day— was fittingly observed with the biggest celebration ever held in Wingham, and drew one of the largest crowds the town has had for some years. Early in the morning, vehicles, laden with passengers were coming in a constant stream, a large number also coming in by train. Notwithstanding there was considerable rain during the day the programme was carried out to the letter, the only dis- appointment for the visitors being the balloon ascension, caused by Madam De Vonda being in a train wreck near Chicago. Word was received by the committee from Madame De Vonda just the evening previous, thus giving no time for the committee to make arrangements with another company or to substitute another attraction. Thus it will be seen that the committee is entirely blameless for the disappoint- ment. In spite of the weather, the grand- stand, which would seat about 1,000 people was well patronized, at Victoria Park, in which games and other spectacles were put on. The first was a grand parade of school children, fire brigade, decorated auto- mobiles, calathumpians and bands—the Kincardine Pipers and Citizens' Brass Band. The Clinton-Wingham baseball game for the championship of Huron County in the forenoon, and in the afternoon a good clean game of lacrosse between the Huron Oaks (Wingham) and the Six Nation Indians (Brantford Re- serve) were exciting events. A baby show in front of the grandstand was immensely enjoyed in the afternoon. Another game of baseball, Wingham vs. Clinton, and a football game be- tween Listowel and Wingham, were played in the afternoon. Excellent music was given by both the Kincardine and Wingham bands. Entering Another Year. The present editor of the TIMES has just completed eighten years as publish- er of this paper and has been for over twenty-seven years in connection with the paper. Many are the changes which have taken place in Wingham since our coming to Wingham over a quarter of a century ago. The TIMES was then published in a small office of three rooms in the Stone Block over our ORANGE CELEBRATION The various committees of Wingham L. 0, L., No. 794, who have had charge of the big Orange celebration to be held in Wingham on Monday next, July 12th, have nearly completed their work as far as the arrangements for this event is concerned, This year's celebration promises to be one of the best ever held in Wingham. The speakers will be A. W. Wright, of Toronto, Past County Master of Lincoln; A. I3. Musgrove, M. P. P. and the Clergymen of the District. The Wingham Citizens' Band and bands from Kincardine, Teeswater, Clinton, and Auburn will furnish music during the day. The committee has arranged for prizes of $3, $2, $1 for the best decor- ated store front or dwelling. The committee is anxious that our citizens decorate tneir business places and homes for the town and have the town looking the very best. The railway arrangements include special trains on the G. T. R. from Kincardine and intermediate stations, arriving here at8.35a.m.; from Atwood and intermediate stations, arriving here at 11 a.m.; from Brucefield and inter- mediate stations, arriving here at 10.45 a.m. Returning these specials will leave for Atwood at 6.30 p.m., for Brucefield at 7 p.m. and for Kincardine on regular at 9.15 p.m, or special at 11 p.m. Special train on C. P. R. from Grand Valley and intermediate stations, arriving here at 10.10 a.m., returning special will leave at 6.30 p.m. The members of the Order will as- semble at tbe Town Park not later than 1.30 p.m. where procession will be form- ed and line of march will be down J o- sephine St. to Patrick St., along Patrick St. to Frances St , along Frances St. to Diagonal Road, along Diagonal Road to Victoria St., along Victoria St. to Josephine St., along Josephine St. to the Park. The speaking will com- mence on the arrival of the memoers of the Order. All that is now needed is good wea- ther to make the celebration a success, as ample accomodatiou will be provided for all parties who visit the town. In the evening an interesting ex- hibition of native dancing by Indians of the Onondaga tribe in full costume. displaying the "war dance" and the "Ham Ham," was much appreciated, after which a splendid display of fire- works was enjoyed. The pyrotechnics were the finest ever seen in this vicinity. There were special police on duty under Chief Geo. Allen, but there were no disturbances to worry them. Patriotism was the ruling spirit, and the spirit ran high. Inspiring patriotic choruses were rendered by a choir of sixty children—all children of soldiers who have goneto the front or have en- listed for service. Ten autos were also provided for the soldiers' wives and children in the parade in the morning. The results of competitions were as follows: Parade features—Auto decorated -1, A. J. Ross; 2, Dr. Ford, V.S ; 3, W. A. Currie. • Bicycles decorated -1, Cecil Merkley; '2, Percy Merk!ey. Calithumpians—1, A. S. Bailey (rep- resenting "Kaiser Bill, killed in action") ; 2, W. J. Boyce, commedian. Baby show— 1, Mrs. Cunningham, Belgrave; 2, Mrs. Gallagher, Wroxeter. In the sporting features, Wingham came out mostly triumphant. The home team beat Clinton in baseball by 8 to 5 (first game); Wingham beat the Brant - Indians at Lacrosse by 15 to 5; Listowel beat Wingham at football by 3 to 0, and in the final baseball game Wingham again trimmed Clinton by 3 to 0. The officers deserve great credit in putting on such a magnificent pro- gramme, which was appreciated by all who attended and should the celebration be held another year with such an able committee in charge, success will be assured. The following were the men in charge:—L. Kennedy, President; W. H. Gurney, Secretary; L. F. Binkley, Manager; Committee, W. Rintoul, P. H. Deans, J. Hanna, R. A. Currie, H. C. McLean and R. H. King. Death of Mrs. W. A. Flack. Word has been receivedhere of the death of Mrs. Flack, wife of W. A. Flack, Stock Inspector for the Alberta Government. The sad event took place at the family residence, 635, 16th street, Edmonton, Alta , on Thursday June 24th. The deceased, who was forty- five years of age, leaves besides her husband, three children, Miss Pearl, Charles and Arthur. The funeral took place on Sunday, June 27th, the inter- ment being made at Claresholm the day following. Mr. W. A. Flack will be remembered by a number of our citi- zens, he having been at one time a resident of Wingham. present premises. Only some half Mr, W. H. Willis received a letter dozen men are in business on our front i from the Vaughan Publishing Co. ex - street now who Were doing business pressing their regret at not being able here in 1888. To -day the TIMES has ; to fill the engagement and state that in one of the best printing plants in the county and our office building is the best in the county. We most heartily considerable money and even offered thank our many friends and patrons for $50 over what they would get here, to their liberal patronage during the past Companies in Muskegon, Grand Rapids, number of years and we hope to con- Kalamazoo and Benton Harbor to get a tinue to give the public good service in substitute to fill the en„ at em: nt, but the future. were unsuccessful. all their experience this is the first time this had happened. The Company spent Band Concert. The following is the programme for the weekly band concert to be held in the park this Friday evening: - 0 CANADA March Americans Club Byer Overture Maritona Wallace Shottiche Bells of St. Malo Rimmer Soloist, Mr. F. Hudson Descriptive Uncle Tom's Cabin Lampe March Wagon Hill Dean INTERMISSION Overture Around the World Byer Waltz Dollar Princess Leo Fall Characteristic Trombone Smiles Hewer Selection Scotland For Ever Douglas March Gipsland Lithgow God Save the King. Wear Greer's Shoes and Ru btrs WINGHAM OUTPLAYS LONDON IN LACROSSE. The Huron Oaks proved too strong for the London representatives of the 0.A.L.A. at Tecumseh Park, Saturday afternoon, and the game resulted in a victory for the visitors by the score of 19 to 4. The Londoners were outclassed from the start and the game developed into a buriesque toward the end. Never at any time were they in a class with the northern town boys, The game was only thinly attended, most of the spectators going down from here. The Londoner were a couple of players short when the time to start came round and two substitutes were pressed into service. "Doc." Walker and Harold Fetterley were the two, and they performed well consider- ing that neither of them had been out before this season. Dietrich, Slattery, Klersey and Nash were the other men.- hers en:hers of the team who showed real flashes of lacrosse. Wingham had tbe score 6 to 0 let the end of the first quarter but the ;second quarter was much closer, the Londoners holding their opponents to a 3 to 2 count, making the half time count 9 to 2. In the second half., however, Wing - ham toyed with the London players and although there were flashes or good lacrosse, the contest was never keen enough to be interesting. Allan Kinder, of Preston, refereed the game and kept it free from rough- ness and otherwise helped to make it a contest. The teams were: Wingham Knetchel Anderson C. McLean Holmes C. Hawkins G. Fetterley VanWyck Elliott R. Scott Died in Paisley. • A former well-known pioneer resident of Winghain, died at his home in Pais- ley on Monday last in the person of Archibald Fisher, in his 80th year. Mr. Fisher in the early days was engaged in business in Wingham with his brother the late Postmaster Fisher. Some thirty years ago he moved from Wing - ham to Paisley and has been engaged in business there during thess years. In Paisley he served as Reeve and in the council and on the school board. He was a member of the Sons of Scot- land and St. Andrew's Society, an active and valued member of the Baptist Church, and a life-long Liberal. A family of eight survive, namely: Wil- liam, Vancouver; Archibald, Victoria; John, Paisley; Mrs. Alexander, Van- couver; Mrs. J. P. Fisher. Regina; Mrs. Partridge, Brandon; the Misses Cora and Crtherine at home; also one brother, John, Regina, and one sister, Miss Margaret Fisher. Wingham. The re- mains will be brought to Wingham for interment and the funeral service will be held in the Baptist Church this (Thutsday) afternoon at 2 o'clock, London Goal Donohue Point Simmons Cover H. Fetterley 2nd Def. Klersey tat Def. Brolley Centre Deitrich 2nd Home Walker 1st Home Slattery Out Home Whitby E. Hawkins In Home Nash Referee? A. Kinder, Preston. St. Paul's Church Dinner. Will all those who are donating vege- tables, butter or eggs for the 12th July dinner kindly leave same at the home of Mr. F. H. Roderus not later than Friday the 9th inst. Orange Sermon. L. 0. L. No. 794, will hold their annual church service in the Methodist Church on Sunday evening next when the Rev. J. W. Hibbert, County Chap- lin, will address the brethren. All members of the Order are requested to meet at the lodge room at 6 o'clock p. m. Whitechurch Civic Holiday. Friday, July 9th, is Whitechurch's Civic Holiday and the annual picnic will be held at the 10th Bridge in East Wawanosh, under the auspices of the Whitechurch Literary Socjety. Races of all kinds will take place, there will be a booth on the grounds, and it is ex- pected that this event will excel all others. PERSbNALS Children are proverbially hard on Shoes. They scuffle around so, even the best of them. and so it is always a prob- lem to keep then; Well Shod Miss Edna Gannett is visiting in To- ronto. ,Mrs. Herdsman is spending a few weeks in Hamilton. Mrs. J. P. Kennedy and family went to their cottage in Kincardine this week. . Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Law, of Detroit are visiting with relatives and friends in town. Miss Kerr, of Detroit, was visiting last week with her father, Mr. Brad- shaw Kerr. Miss Harrison, of Toronto, is spend- ing part of her holidays with her brother, Mr. E. J. Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. Rees, of Youngstown, Ohio, are visiting with Mrs. Rees' sis- ter, Mrs. A. E. Porter. They made the trip over by motor. You will find in our line of Children's Shoes, the right make to suit the little folks who make your home in- teresting. We secure our Children s Shoes from specialty man- ufacturers whose products have achieved a reputation for good service. The most complete range of Children's Summer Shoes and Sandals in town. W. J. GREER WINGHAM ______........__.i Business as Usual At the old t-stnblisht d real estate and insur- ance office. Come to insurance men for insurance in- formation. Twent) -five years ex- perience— to curb stone operators. RITCHIE & CORNS REAL ESTATE &INSURANCE WINGHAM, ONTARIO. Mrs. Ed. Burge, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mayhew, and Misses Eleanor Dean and Alberta Moore, all of Toronto, were guests at the home of Mr. F. H. Roder - us, the past week. Mrs. (Dr.) Agnew and two sons, of Medicine Hat, Alta., are visiting with the former's sister, Mrs. Brydone, of Clinton, and Will spend a few weeks with friends in Wingham and Blyth. Miss Gretta Kennedy, who has been attending the National Students T. W. C.A. Convention at Elgin House, Musk- oka, for the last two weeks returned home Tuesday evening. Nearly 300 delegates were present from colleges and Universities in the United States land Canada. LAWN MOWERS $4.50 to 87.00 SCREEN DOORS with hinges, hooks and handles $I.IO•to $2.25 WINDOW SCREENS All Sizes. REFRIGERATORS AND OIL STOVES RAE & THOMPSON Stang Block Hardware 'PHONE 27