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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1910-03-03, Page 4Ding's For Bargains 1 We Want Your Trade FK.t 9 WINGHAM'S FUR STORE CLEARING OF BURS —AT— SACRIFICE PRIES MEN'S AND LADIES' FUR COATS, CLOTH COATS, NECK FURS, ETC. Will be sacrificed in order to make room for Spring Goods, which are arriving daily. Come in and in- spect thelce BaIggains before buying elsewhere. 1 Only Sable Muff, reg. $25—for, $18.00 3 Only Ladies' Fur Lined Coats, at 25 per cent. off 1 Only Sable Muff, reg. $12—for $8.50 2 Only Men's Calf Coats at prices that will interest you 6 Only IsabeIIa Neck Furs, reg. $10—for $6.25 1 Only Ladies' Marmot Collarette, reg. $16.50—for...$10.00 25 Doz. Pair Ladies' Wool Hose, special per 4 Only Lvdies' Marmot Neek Furs, reg. $10—for $6.25 15 Pieces Dress Goods, reg. $1.00 and $1,25—at 50c Headquarters for all, kinds Choice Seeds --Timothy, Alsike, Lucerne, and Clover. PRODUCE WANTED. ---Eggs, Butter, Potatoes, Beans, Feathers and Fowl. Highest prices paid for Raw Furs. GEO. E. KING Good Goods 1 + -- --syr 4 Wmfwv6 D. M. onion's Store Nuys .0401 %VIII. wiro 144 411 3stt aen wy Our customers, and the public ill general are cordially invited to come to our store mid share in the great Cost Sate of all WINTER GOODS of every kind now being sold POSITIVELY AT COST '.l'1Lit3 Great Bale includes everything iu Furs, Ladies' es' Cloth ICo tor!ens Overcoats, GS, Underwear,r , Rubbers, Overshoes (all sizes, new and best quality), Blankets (of fine quality --will give pleasure as well as comfort to the users), Heavy Hose and Sox, and every article in stock that can be classed as Winter Goods will be sold on the above terms. Come right along and take a share of our Great Bargains. WE PAY BEST PRICES FOR TRADE. ^�T I ,Cheap Prices Wingharn's Music Emporium Da BELL - The Music and Piano Dealer rain We handle the very best pianos from the celebrated makers of the day. They are bought outright by me, Which Means a saving to parties purchasing a Piano here. Each one is made in keeping with the grade of the instrument, Any one of our pianos is an ornatnsnnt in any home. The "action" of a piano is a very vital part -it does the player's bidding. Each of our Pianos is fitted with the latest patent Noiseless Pedals. The Tone is the most important consideration when selecting a Piano. Our instruments are guaranteed to possess a Tone full, round and powerful, at the awe time sweet and melodious. When purchasing a piano be sure you call on D. BELL -Thejlitsic Man Opp. Skating Rink WIMGHAM 07,4e Elitiobaut abtante Theo, Hall - Proprietor. • stsscltlrTI :v Plum—P.00 — I .0 0 peF annum in advance, 3f.50 1[ otio, paid. ADVERTISING 1tATE0. Legal and other eas- nal advertisetnent3 10e per nQnparlel line for first lasertioit, 3o per line for each subooquent insertion. Advertisements in the local columns are charged 100 per line for first insertion, and 50 per line for cols subsequent insertion. Advertisements of Strayed, )warms for Sale or Lo Rent, and similar, $1.00 tor first three weeks, and 25 cents for each subsequent in - Bestial), tan CONT oT R T efollowing Ito A es.—Th are our rates for the insertion of advertisoinents for specified periods:— Sr-WE 1 Yr, R Mo, 3 Mo. 1 Alo, One Column.$70.00 $10,00 $22.50 $8.00 Half Column 40.00 25,00 15.00 0.00 Quarter Column20.00 12.507.50 3.00 One Inch .,.. 5.00 3.00 r 2.00 1.25 Advertisements without specific diroetions will be inserted till forbid and charged ac- cordingly. Transient advertisements must be paid for in advance. • Notes Of Travel. Gleaned On A Transcontinental Trip, By The Editor. LETTER NO, 18. CITY Or Los ANGELES. The city of Los Angeles is the dis- tributing point for Southern Califor- nia; hence its importance and growth. By Southern California is understood the eight southern counties of the State—Los Angeles, Orange, San Ber- nardino, Riverside, San Diego, Ven- tura, Santa Barbara and Imperial. These counties cover an area of 45,000 square miles, a territory as large as England, and containing over one- fourth of the population of the State. They have a great variety of climate, scenery and products. The coast -line of Southern California extends nearly 300 miles, and here. for 20 miles or more inland, the influence of the ocean is a moderative force, and the climate is pleasant. Farther inland, the heat is felt more, and on the Mojave and Colorado deserts, the sun rules, its rays in summer being too strong for comfort. We have already described the scenery and products of this section, and merely mention these counties, as being tributary to Los Anteles, and aiding in its develop- ment. Los Angeles is situated in the coun- ty of the sane name, about 22 miles from the Pacific, and about 800 feet above the sea -level. Though lying in- land, it is really a seaport of the Paci- fic, from the fact that it has annexed Siin Pedro, which has a very fine har- bor, and to which we shall refer later. The original name of the pueblo (town) was lengthy--"Nuestra Senora der Los Angeles" which meant—"Our Lady of the Angels." Americans had no time to waste over such a name, hence it has been contracted to Los Angeles. Few cities have had so wonderful a development, and the strides it has made since the writer visited it five years ago, are very noticeable. Cor- ners on which were then located a shack of one story, are now adorned with magnificent office and store buildings many stories in height. There are three reasons for its rapid growth, viz. Climate, location, and productiveness of country surround- ing, or rather'tributary to it. In 1790, it had 141 inhabitants, only one of whom was a European ; fifty year's later (1810) it had only grown to 770; in 1880, the population had increased to 11,800, in 1000 it was 170,000, and now it is estimated with annexed suburbs at 850,000. The climate of Los Angeles does not differ materially from other parts of Southern California already described in other letters, except that being nearer the ocean, there is perhaps more fog than in Pasadena. As to the soil, the productiveness of the surrounding eountry when supplied with that indispensable k element-- water—si? ea a for itself. >* saw some fine rolling farm land to the south- east ; some of it close to, or within the city limits. Its location is excellent, and will be one of the factors in its future growth. Lying as it does, about five hundred miles south of San Francisco, and there being no city of equal importance so near the coast for many miles, it has advantages inthis reopeet. Besides, it is a terminus for three transcontinental railways. In addition to other advantages, t i has the oil Industry, acid is the gateway of Southern California from the Paola fie ; for though the city proper is in, land, yet by means of its seaport (San Pedro, recently annexed) It bas an ocean connection, and lienee a large export and import trade. When the Panama, Canal is completed, Los An- geles is bound to receive increased business impetus. For it is a fact that freight can be taken from Net' York, by Aar of the Panama Canal, to Los Angeles, in fifteen days, whish f8 lees time than is usually taken by Over- land freight trains, Since the writer has been In Southern California, of. ticiate of the new Canadian Transcon- tinental line (the Grand Trunk Pacific) have been here arranging for a fleet of b THE W IN'AM ADVANCE Gillet; of Its streets are graded and ;ravelled, and 63 melee; paved, and 820 miles of sewers. It was the first city In the States to discard gas for street lighting and depend on electricity, and its municipal lighting plant le ou a very large scale, As we see it today, it has developed wonderfully since our visit here five years ago. Street corn- ers that then were ;narked by a one story shack, are note adorned with reinforced cement store and office bt i! ' u dJngs several_atories high. One of these, the Securities ,Bank, is worthy of a visit, We have never Been any- thing to surpass it, In the basement are 12,000 steel boxes ; nearly 11,000 of these are rented already. 'They are arranged in blocks something Iike postoflicc boxes, The vault is of solid steeland d ncement,a with i sties w iron gates, doors, s safety fe devices, e e a t , n a yd big policeman on guard day and night. To one of these groups of security baxes, there is a pair of doors ; one of these doors was shown us by the at- tendant ; it cost $12,000, weighs seven tons, and has four time locks. But these vaults must be visited to gain an idea of strength and safety. Adja- cent, are safety rooms, in which patrons may go to count their cash, also Board rooms for Directors of companies. The first floor of the 13ank is magnificent, but we cannot stay to describe. The vaults referred to above are fire -proof, burglar proof' and earthquake proof; gauranteed so, at least,. The Chaunber of Commerce is a most interesting place to spend a few hours, and if time permits, we shall refer to it and its contents later. Los Angeles has a record in the building line ; the buildings erected for 1908 were valued at $12,000,000, and for 1909, an equal amount. For November 1900 alone, the housebuild- ing permits (all carried through) were as follows :—In 25 days of that month; there were 500 homes built; taking the day of 8 hours, this meant 20 homes a day, or a new home every 21 minutes, and counting 4 persons to a home, it meant housing 2,000 people in 25 days. Nor were these shacks, but they total- led in cost nearly a million dollars, or an average of over $1,800. Los Angeles covers a large territory, from the fact that it has annexed sev- eral outlying municipalities ; its area probably is 90 square miles, and its population is increasing yearly, and as a result .property values are rising with wonderful rapidity. Where five years ago there was practically no business at all, an immense depart- ment store has been erected, covering an entire block ; this store has, besides elevators, a travelling stairway, the first the writer ever stepped on. So nearly as we could ascertain, the tax rate of the city is 28} milia, and the last assessment, $288,425,000 ; this does not include the last suburb of 5000 inhabitants recently annexed. The city has, we are told, 225 Churches, but its moral conditions are not to be reckoned in the same clans with those of Pasadena. There are very many good people in it no doubt, but its cosmopolitan population, its saloons, and the absence in California of a Sabbath Observance Law, leave much room for improvement in the morals of Los Angeles ; yet its citizens 'claim that there is less crime there than in other cities of same size, In Pasadena, even without a Sabbath Observance Law, the day of rest is well observed ; business is suspended, and the inhabitants are church -goers, but the force of public opinion largely accounts for this. Pasadena's inhabi- tants are of a high class, many of them the cream of the east. Los Angeles is well supplied with schools, and the school buildings are valued at about three and a half mil- lion dollars. There are 94 schools with 1200 teachers, their salaries amounting to a million dollars annu- ally. The enrollment is over 42,000 pupils ; 2000 of the girls are learning to cook under teachers of Domestic Science. The Polytechnic High School in its fine building of white granite and marble, occupying a whole block, is doing a use£u1work, in special lines, second to none in the States. The University of Southern California is located in the city ; it belongs to the Methodist Church, is heavily endowed, splendidly equipped, and, is a very fine institution. Here also is Occidental College, 11 ge, under the control of the Pres- byterian Ohnrch, also St, Vincent College, a Roman Catholic institution of prominence. One of the,State Nor- mal Schools is placed here and trains many for the teaching profession. These educational institutions cannot - fail to make their impress upon the young people of Southern California and future citizenship. Los, ngeles has electric cafe transit in every direction, but front the con- gested condition of the central section, it is evident that either a overhead or underground system must soon come. There are five systems, bat the largest is the Pacific Electric, which has a very large, handsome depot, with cars leaving every few minutes. Altogeth. er there are 275 miles of city lines, and about 1000 miles of suburban. They pay roll of the companies is over $250,- 000 a month. There are three transcontinental railways that enter Lott Angeles ---the Atchison, Topeka -. Santa Pe (or Pe Santa lfeitr short), the Southern S ern Paci- fic, and the San Pedro & Salt Lake railway. The Banks of Lee Angeles number 88, with a capital and surplus of over $20,000,000, deposits of $110,000,000; ank clearances for 1900 were MO nail - ion dollars. Thera are two telephone systems In the city, with r".,000 subscribers, or about one for every family of five per- sons on an average. Tire postage stems mules for 1000 anocnmted to $I,2,000. This alone speaks of Kr btasinese, Rsss wing farther remarks s on the steamers to ply between San Pedro and Prince Rupert, the Nelda ter• minus of the road. This will bring the G. T. P. into touch with steamers e,nd trade from the Panama Canal saute, and should result in traffics for the new Canadian railway. Twenty years ago Los Angeles had not a sioglta pima street 1 now, 480 city of Los Angeles, we rutty by way of variety tura for a little to another topic.. Land in Southern California is very productive. There are many making a living oil from five to ten acres, and on these sinal' fatale are frequently found pretty little bunga- low homes indicating comfort, Tho price of land varies greatly, depending on location, supply of water for irri- gation, adaptability for grain, decid- nous or citrus fruits. Lands without irrigation, suitable (if irrigated) for alfalfa, grain or deciduous fruits, may be bad from $20 up to $100 an acre ; then the "water-rdghts" must be taken into. account, We visited a plage ten miles from centre of Los Angeles, near a little towir of 1200 people, band there suitable for chicken ranches was he and 1 held n a at5400 a s dcr n bt: a e u an acre was enough for a ranch. There is a "colony" there of chicken ranches one, the White Wyandotte Varm, is the Model Chicken Farm, and we found our visit interesting and in+ etructive. Land suitable for citrus fruits, with water -rights, may be had from $100 up to $500 an acre according to location, but this for land. alone ; planting with frnit trees, irrigation and other improvements must be add- ed to cost. Sometimes it is cheaper to buy land at $300 or $100 an acre than at $40. When we speak of "de- cicluous fruits" we mean those that are not evergreen, such as plum, peach, prune, grape, fig, raisin, etc, The citrua fruits are the grape fruit (larger than au orange), the orange and the lemon; these are evergreen. Land here is considered value for what it will pay interest on, and the] e are orange groves that pay good in- terest on $2,500 an acre. But it takes time, labor and expenditure to bring an orange orchard up to that value point. .A mistaken idea prevails • among Easterners sometimes that farming here can only be carried on by irriga- tion, and that without it crops would be a failure. For all grains and win- ter crops, irrigation is not employed. Corn being a summer crop is irrigated in some localities, but is grown with- out it. Canadians will scarcely under- stand the distinction between winter and summer crops, because all ours are summer crops. Upon some lands, after one crop has been raised with- out irrigation, a second crop is raised by its assistance, while on irrigated land three crops are sometimes raised, and of alfalfa even more than that. By means of irrigation, a farmer is independent of the season's rain and it enormously increases the product of his land in any case, Ten acres of fruit is about as much as a family can care for ; if more is cultivated, hired help must be had, and that reduces the profits. Fruit trees may first be planted but it will be several years be- fore they bear much. In the mean- time, small fruits may be planted be- tween the rows, and again.vegetables ; from those an economical livelihood is made, until the orange or other trees come to maturity. In some future letter we may report on the cost of purchasing, planting and caring for an orange grove. In the meantime, there are many sub- jects on which a letter might be writ- ten, if our visit were prolonged. Oar readers, however, ruay expect to hear from us weekly. After La Grippe "I had suffered several weeks with LaGrippe. Had pains in my head and eyes. It felt as though there was a heavy weight on the top of my head, until it seemed that my brain would burst. I was so nervous that I could not rest or sleep. When I dozed off I would awake with a' sudden jerking of my whole body. Dr. Miles' Nervine, Heart Remedy and Nerve and Liver Pills cured inc. A number of friends have since realized the sane benefits." MRS. ALVIN H. LOCKS, Seabrook, N. H. The after effects of LaGrippe are often more serious than the disease, as it leaves the system in a weakened condition that invites more serious troubles, such as puetc pneumonia, Dr. Mises' Restorative Nervine should be taken for some tinge -to thoroughly restore nerve strength. price $1.00 at your' drugilst. He should supply you. If he does not, send price to us, we forward prepaid. DR. MiLES MEDICAL CO., Toronto, HOME,S For Setter 1N MANITOBA SASKATCHEWAN ALBERTA How Made and How Reached Low SETTLERS' RATES Settlers with Live Stook tied Effects Special Trains laarte'roronto 10.10p.ni.Tsesdays daring MARCH Eery APRIL; Settlerand s a P mltia5 without Live Stock should use Re¢uilar Trains 10.10 pan, daily IVINfilrEG Glide 88h hours to t0'7ttnntpe(t Through Tourist Cars COLONIST CARS ON ALI, TAINS in 'which Berths are Pree Apply to lisarsst Agent for sen�yy of "Settlers' Guide," ` wesuein causes." •'Touren Cara," er write 11.1,'£hernpsotl, 1i•y`,A., 0.P.13., '1'oroptb, Agent, Wil glaftm. 1 Ritchie & Goseno Have moved to their new office ---the 1st doer north of Post Office. Watch this space in the Advance every week for Real Estate bar- gains, Businesa Chances, etc, If you want any information on Insurance of any kind call and see ns. HOUSE HUNGER. Before 2 months there will not be an empty house in Winghatn. We have more Inquiries for houses this spring titan ever before. Get busy, you man with money, and buy or build, and make from 8 to 10 per cent., iustead of letting your cash rest in the Banti. We have the choicest assortment of building lots ever offered in Wingham, for sale at right prices. RITCHIEyoromemeasurmanftimeal & COSENS REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE EVA M. WIIEATON, M. E. READER AND ENTERTAINER Honor Graduate of Ontario Ladies' College of Whitby. Concert engagements accegted. For terms, address Pine River, Ont., care of Rev. Morley Madden, CENTRAL STf ATrORD. ONT. Write us at once for our free catalogue and learn the nature of our courses in Commerctti, Shorthand, end Telegra- phy departments. We have the lead- ing, practical, training school in West- ern Ontario. Courses .aro thorough, instructors experienced and we assist graduates to positions. Students are entering each week. You should enter NOW. D. A. MCLACSLAN - Principal SELECTING A SCHOOL Is a matter of great importance. Write to -day for a catalogue of the ELLIOTT TORONTO, ONT. It explains the many superior advantag- es offered by this college. Getting a high salaried position is not a matter of luck—it is a matter of brains, proper training and business ability. College op on entire year. Enter any time. W. J. ELLIOTT, PRINCIPAL. Cor, Yongo and Alexander Sts. 3 Cans Aylmer Corn for 25c 3 Cans Aylmer Peas for 25c 3 Cans Aylmer Beans for 25c 3 Cans Aylmer Toma- toes for 25c 3 Cans Aylmer Pump- kin for 25c ----AT-- Malcolm's PRODUCE WANTED PHONE 54 Jas. Walker Son W INOfiAM Furniture Dealers and Undertakers We are specially qualified Under- takers and I:mbaintors, and tbosn ontrustana their work 00 us may rely on it being well done. Night Odle received at residence. O1110e Phone 108 House Phone 125 Butter Paper We linve on Band a stock of the genuine "Vegetable Parchment Butter Paper. You may have it cut any' size you wish. Come in and see it, ADVANCE OFFICE THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 1910 The Poples' Popular Store WINOUAM, ONTARIO KERR & Our Clearing Sale _• 0 F MITTS, GLOVES, GAPS, MUFFLERS, COATS, Etc., Still Continues. Big Bargains in all these lines. Ask to see our new Suit lengths --- they are the perfection of good taste. PURE FOODS Prune;+, per lb loo and 10c - Dried Peaeber,16o ib or 2 for 25o New Dates, per lb 10a Pressed Pigs, per lb..15o and 20o Finnan Haddie, per lb Sao Boneless Codfish, per lb 10c Canned Peaches, 15c, 2 for..,25u Canned Pears 10o Canned Plums 100 Canoed Blae-Berries IOo Tomato Catsup, per bottielOc Worcester Sauce, per bottle10e Heinz Pickles, soar, per gr25o " " sweet " '" 30o Amainteamarummuromaseftessguno CANDIES 60o Box—now 45o 40o Box—now... 300 30c Box—now 23o 26o Box—now 18o Candy Kid, per box 30 Cream Dates, 30o lb—now...23a Fig Squares, 20c lb—now....l5o Fancy Creams, 30o lb—now ..23o Fruit Squares, 35o lb —now .27o French Gam Drops, 30c lb -now 230 4011, Come in and see our Premiums for cash custom- ers, given absolutely Flee. Cranberries now IO cts. a quart. Ash for our months,; style book—FREE Our Clover Seed will be here this week --guaran- teed pure. ;save your order now. DR. AGNEW PHYSICIAN, SURGEON, ACCOUCHEUR, Office Upstairs in the Macdonald Block. Night calls answered at office. J. P. KENNEDY M.D., M.C.P.S.O. (Member of the British Medical Association) COLD MEDALLIST IN MEDICINE. Speolal attention paid to Diseases of women and children: Ora]os Homos :-1 to 4 p.m, ; 7 to 9 p,m, DR. ROBT• G. REDMOND M. R. C. S. (Eng.) L. R. 0. P. (Lund.) Physician and Surgeon. (Dr. Chisholm's old stand) DR. MARGARET G. CALDER Honor Graduate of Toronto University. Licentiate of Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons. Devotes special attention to Diseases of the Evo, Ear, Scan and Throat. Eyes Thoroughly Tested. Glasses Properly Fitted. Office with Dr. Kennedy. Office Hours — 3 to 5-7 to 8 p. m. ARTHUR J. IRWIN D.D.B., L.D.S. Doctor of Dental Surgery of the Pen- nsylvania College and Licent ate of Dental Surgery of Ontario. . —Office in Macdonald Mock -- W. J. PRICE LDS., D.D.S. Honor Graduate of University of Toronto and Licentiate of Royal College of Det.tal Surgeons of Ontario. Ornate IN BaA'ER $LCCR Vv1Nd8At t WINUHAM General Hospital. (tinder Government Inapootiob.) Plea:kantly situated. :Beautifully furnished. Open to all regularly]* licensed physicians. Rates for patienEs (which include board and to location of roo;15.00 S. For further sine i a tion—.Address MISS 3. E. WELCH S'iperintendentt, Box 222, Winrhant. Ons. R. VANSTO NE BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR Money to loan at lowest rates. '01E'rxca :---T .'vita BLOcx, WI1VG UA111', OMPT-Y SEGO a pthe e puidne.3 nl' Tlann act ftret t, moors and others who realise the advisa bit; ity of having their ]potent intsincss transacted by te. ?relimin,tryadvice freeitvertWit_Aereiteer. Chir PentaSuesptisettat4 Mr* Vora Aire DICKINSON & IIOLMES Barristers, Solicitors, etc. Office : Meyer Block, Winghani E. L. Dickinson Dudley Holmes J. A. MORTON BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, MONEY TO LOAN. Ofiiee:—Morton Block, Wiegham WELLINGTON MUTUAL FIRE INS. CO. Established 1$40. Head Office GUELPH, ONT. Risks taken on all classes of in- surable property on the cash or pre- mium note system. JAMES GOLDIE, CHAS. DAVIDSON President. Secretary. RITCHIE cti: COSENS, ,Agents. \'Vingham, Ont A. E. SMITH H BANKER WINGHAM — ONTARIO Farmers ra tv ho want money to buy horses, cattle or hogs to feed for mar- ket can have it on reasonable terms. Money transmitted and payable at par at any Bank in the Dominion. RATES.. -$5.00 and under, 3 ots. 10 to 30 10 Ms, $30 to $50, 15 cis. Same rates charged on principal banking points in the U. S. C. N. GRIFFIN' GENERAL AGENT Issuer of Marriage Licenses. Fire, Life, Accident, Plate Glass and Weather rnenranee, coupled with a Real Estate and Money Loaning business. Woe Over Malcolm's Grocery OVER es YEAFIa' EXPERIEt'It;t» Tont MARK; Dgelt2Nfa COPYRIGHTS &C. Anyone Mending *Sketch anti description may donee tri efte an a9t n K on ttn iaMarkt, ascertain our obtnlnneo whether Si inventionauroheatt at thh Cora. sant trrn. tMtn nc fsso na.Patents taken tti Munn CO. Mere eptetat notka,!htllronnbar"lit the $ knflfte rc'itan. A handsomely fhwtraead weakly. tamest ler. 'nation of my e,•lrie1e' •erne. Terthx Yoe SIM/ a year, aettaike pr,patd. tWtd by oartzlitikk