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The Wingham Advance, 1910-11-17, Page 1en • , The Wingham Advance. 39TII YEAR, NO. 12. WINGHAM, ONT., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, pio. SUBSCRIPTION POD YEAR IN ADVANONI• lisi.ov TO 017OSORINNS8 '17$ SANCTUM PARAGRAPHS. —Miss L. Kann, an invalid in To- ren°, is getting up a petition to save °tippets from the gallows, Now watch for some sentimentalist to send him a bouquet. * * —There seems to be peculiar coin- cidence between the rise and fall of political parties in Canada and the United States, as the Ottawa Journal points out. In 1890, within a short time of eaeli other, The Democratic Government in the States and the Conservatives in the Dominion, went down to defeat, In 1900, Republicans hi the States and the Liberals in Ca- nada were both returned by increased majorities. In 1901, both Republicans and Liberals were again retutrned. In 1008, once more both Governments were returned. with majorities too large for the good of the country. Now in 1910 within a few days, the Taft Administration in the States and the Laurier Government received the heaviest blow in their fourteen years of power. It is said, that on account of the recent Deraocratic victory, Taft cannot be re-elected President in 1012, and. the recent Liberal defeat in Que- bec, indicates that Sir Wilfrid will have the hardest contest of his life to sustain his Government at the next election. The coincidences are cer- tainly mat ked. * * * —Is the old home -land reaching an- other period in her history, when her resources and staying powers will be 011. tested, as they have been more than once in her history. Notwithstanding assurances of no danger, the situation in India, where the white population is but a fraction of the whole, there is a deep and wide -spread • movement against British rule. Just now too, them is a threatened rising in the Soudan, so serious that it has been thought wise to send Lord .Kitchener there and. increase the number of troops. Britain is not likely to re- lease her hold on either India or Egypt, for her interests in those coun- tries are too extensive. Immense pub- lic .works have been undertaken in Egypt, and under British rule the country has developed wonderfully. As a result, Egypt is heavily in debt, and Britain has large investments there. Borrowed m. oney has restored the presperity of Egypt by developing her resources, and investrisents must be protected; to do this, there must be good and. stable government Be- sides, as Egypt is the high -way be- tween Britain and India, it is irnpor- taut that Egypt remain under British control. * * * —It is a regretable fact to be re- minded. of, that in this favored coun- try, crime is on the increase. The annual report of the Minister of Jus- tice is evidence of the fact. With all the religious advantages of the pre- sent day, churches, Sunday Schools, Y.M.O.A., the Salvation Army and all the other agencies for good constantly and. actively at work, we should naturally expect a decrease of crime, and a higher moral tone in our land. There never was a titne when there was more knowledge, more teaching along religious lines, and. as a result,. increased responsibility. It is possible that we have reached that period described by one of the apostles, when ts men shall have "the form of godliness, but denying the power," Even in favored Ontario, the awful crime of murder has largely increased of late. Nor can the increase altogether be traced to irensigretiote for in many cases, the criminals are not foreigners. There is room for questiort, se VI whether (with all our religious privi- leges, and the advance of temperanee sentiment) we are as a people, becom- ing better exponents of that "right- eousness that exalteth a nation," than our fathers were. * * * A New Secretary Chosen. Mr. Alfred Sheriff, for some years a member of the staff of the Mail and Empire, and that paper's representa- tive at Osgocale Hell, has been ap- pointed to the position of private sec- retary to Hon. Dr. Reautne, rendered vacant by the dismissal of Mr. Harry Malsonville. Mr, Sheriff speaks three or four languages. The salary is $1,- 800 per year. Mrs. Calvert Deceased. Mrs. Thos. Calvert passed away ou Friday evening. She bad a stroke of paralysis a few weeks ago, from which she never fully recovered, She was fifty-nine years of age, and leaves two daughters, Mrs. Sandy Finlay of Lower Wingham, Mrs. Heerlen of Hamilton, and two sons. The fun- eral took place on Sunday, the service being conducted by the Captain of the Salvation Army. More Carelessness. The Durham Chronicle reports that while practising for amusement with imall 22 calibre rifle on Thanks- giving Day, Wm. Campbell, son of Inspector Campbell, did not aim just right, and the bullet lodged in the body of a horse belonging to John Marshall, who was ploughing a town garden at some distance away, In- stead of hitting the horse, the bullet might have struck the man. Here is another warning against carelessness in handling fire -arms. Capable Management. The Clinton News -Record states that from 2S acres of sugar beets grown on the House of Refuge farm, the gross receipts have been $225, probably netting $200. And from half an acre of Dutch set onions the net returns have been $191 80, with 200 pounds of pickling onions still on hand. $400 worth of hogs have been sold off tlse farm, while from other products about $200 has been realized, naaking a revenue of $1,000 from the fanm. this year. This is the best yet, and shows what capable management can accomplish. A Good Idea. Beeton Council has decided that any business place paying upwards of $12 per annum for lights, or any residence paying $10, is entitled to. a light in front of the premises free, on coedi- tion that it is placed there at the ex- pense of the person desiring it. A number of other towns in Ontario have adopted the system. This has been suggested in Wingham once or twice, but not yet granted. It would make our streets much brighter at nights, and possibly the Commission- ers *may see their way clear to grant it, when the repairs to the dam are completed. Formerly Of Tu-robeiry. On November 1st, in Holland, Man„ there passed to the great Beyond, Mary Thompson, wife of John Deacon, She had retired to bed in her usual good health, but her husband was aroused by hearing her gasp for breath ; a physician was summoned, but before he arrived, she had passed away. Mrs. Deacon spent her girl- hood days on the farm in Turnberry, now owned by Gavin Wilson. She leaves a bereaved husband, one son, three brothers and one sister. The brotlaers are Jatnets, John and Wil- liam, and the sister, Mrs. Sanderson, all of Holland, Man. —Following the Government res verse in Druennond-Arthabesca, an immense Nationalist meeting was held in Montreal, addressed by Henri Bourassa. It is eatinaated that 10,000 oeople were present, ana that indi- cates the strength of the movement. Bourassa challenged Sir Wilfrid Laurier to open another Liberal con- stituency and plam himself as candi- date. Sucb a meeting, heist hi a Que- bec coostitirency, shows that a mark- ed change has taken place in public sentituent. Where only a short while ago Laurier Was the popular idol and Where it would not have been safe for anyone to even question his suprellas aoy, the mere mention a his name was received With a storm of beets. It appears Urea the riavy is not the Only cause of cemplaint. The anti - Laurier feeling seems partly based on the convictioa that the :Premier and his followerhave been fooling the electors Inc years, while graft has been allowed to permeate several of the departateete, as the intrestigations of the Maine and Printing buresius have shown. Thete have been bad eaa, enough, but there are grave tituipielotts r that the great Intending departroent (Public Works) under Hon. Pugsley, is even weree. The Nationalist -leaders ditsdairn anything of an anti-ritithila feeling, and yet itorne of their speeches appear thastured With disloyalty, tiara not Oisloulated to build up a Wilted people in thee atetr Detainion. WANTED. —A representative for County of Huron. A permanent posi- tion and exclusive territory for the right man. Stone & Wellington, Nurserymen, Toronto. eanenne...-anesnan Le............nsaasseesassessana, 0. M. Walker returned on Friday evening front his Western trip. W. T. Hall of the Advance staff spent as few days in OWeis Sound this week. Gordon Griffin of Owen Sound spent a few days last week at his home in town. Miss Bertha Harrison of Kinloss visited her brether, Edgar Harrison, last week. Miss Ethel Walsh of Ethel, sincere - palsied by her friend, Miss idemsworth, spent Sunday in town at the former's home. Mrs, (Rev.) Lowe of Leman came up to sympathize with her Mead, Mrs, C. M. Walker, in her recent bereave, merit. On Tuesday of this week Itoy Tughen was enrolled in the Commer- cial Department of the Winghein Business College, Miss Annie Taylor �f Detroit, is visiting her sister, Miss Isabel, who passed through an °potation last Week iO Wingham hospital. Miss Soak' Gibson of Laeknow artived in town on Monday, to attend the Wittglisen Business College, tak- ing a Stenographio Course.• s Mita Etat Gordon has gone tO Toronto to enter training for this profession of hurting. The Advance Wishee her a sueceseful term. Re'-. De, incl Mrs. Rutledge left for Montreal on Monday to attend tthe Wedding na a relative there. Dr. Rate eella ratinril Oil Saturday Dent, Personals A Bargaita The Daily Mail -Empire from now until May 1st, 1011, Inc one dollar, This will cover the sessions of the Ontario Legislature and Dominion Parliament. Orders taken at the Ad- vance office. Order at once so as not to miss the full opportunity, A Father Deceased. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Willis were called to Seaforth on Tuesday by the death of Mr. Willie' father, which oc- curred on Sunday nsorning, .The de- ceased, lelr. Robt. Willis, was one of ths pioneers of Seaforth, and had been engaged in the boot and shoe business there for forty years. He had been in ill health for several months, and was 73 years of age. Further particulars are not available at time of writing. House The Implements. The manager of a large implement concern recently stated, that he be- lieved the wear and tear of machinery on a moderate-sized farra amounted to at least $100 a year. He further stat- ed that although the situation suited him to perfection, this loss could be reduced fully 50 per cent, if farmers would properly house their imple- ments. A good implement shed, which would fully protect themachin- ery from the weather can be built for $500, If $50 were saved, this would mean a return of 10 per cent. on the money invested in the shed; and in most cases the returns will be over 10 per cent. Fatal Accident At Brussels. A distressing accident occurred on Saturday afternoon at Pryne's mill in Brussels. The chopper burst with tremendous force, and pieces of the metal struck Mr. James ,Elliott, who was attending it. His right arro was cue off and. his chest and. legs were in- jured, He was quickly conveyed to his home and medical aid. secured, but he died on Sunday morning.. Deceas- ed was a bighly respected citizen, and his death came as a shock to the entire village, He was a member of the Pablic School Board, and leaves a sorrow -stricken widow and family of five children. He was in his fiftieth year. The funeral took place on Wednesday, and was very largely at- tended. GET YOUR TEAS Now.—We have a large stock of black and green and Japan teas, now selling at extraordin- ary reductions. Buy now,— D. M. Gordon. A Critical Operation. Howard Stewart, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Stewart of Bluevale, is home from Victoria Hospital, London, where he passed through a very critical operation. The trouble seem- ed to be in his bladder, and the operation revealed the cause, for there was found a needle, in the centre of a ball of stone. The writer mea- sured the stone, and. found it Jo be fully 5S- inches in circumference. The needle was as large as a small darning needle, and its presence seems to have irritated the organ, and by degrees, the sediment had formed around the needle, until it had reached the hard- ness of stone and of the size given above. But how did the needle come there ? Some years ago, Howard underwent an operation (not in Wing - barn) and it is supposed that through some oversight, the needle was left in that part of the young man's ana- tomy, and in time became encrusted as described. The stone is in the Advance office and can be seen there. Mrs. Stewart remained with her son in London during his illness. The wonder is—how any person could live with such an irritant in an organ of the body. Howard is congratulated on his recovery, after- an illness of several weeks. Telephone [Wines& If long-distance telephone calls are any criterion of business intereste, then Wingham is still a leader among other • towns of similar size. The following from the Gazette gives the number of long-distance calls during the month of September ;— Out In VViNonaiu —..1050 812 Seaforth 710 810 Orangeville ... 1001 518 Walkerton , . „ 815 009 Harriston 627 025 Clinton 064 050 Total 1862 1538 1510 1514 s 1252 1123 Prolect Up Again. There are two towns in Ontario that need railway connection very much indeed; they are Owen Sound. and Meaford. The matter has beeen talk- ed of for years, but still the lumber - lug, old-fashioned stage furnishes the chief method of communication be- tween these towns twentir miles apart. Recently another effort was made to change the old-time con- ditions. It was decided to endeavor to secure the co-operation of the towns across the three counties of Bruce, Grey, and Simcoe, to secure a charter Inc a line from Southampton, througb Owen Sound, Meaford, Thornbury, Collingwoocl and on to Orillia. liere's Another Prediction. The Bruce Times (Walkerton) has the following :—Meeting our own weather prognosticator, who bases his predictions on purely scientific reasons (as he knows them), we asked him what he thought of all the reports of a very cold winter, based on the trap- pers' reports, that all furbearing anis mals have an extra heavy coat of fur. He said, "tbe animals may need the extra coat to combat with the extra cold fall, which will be over about the 15th Dec., from which time the mild- est lot of weather for the time of the year, that it is possible for us to have will continue until May 1st, 1911." People will see in these predictions evidences of a light coal bill. So may it prey() to be, A Municipal ''Slate." In Guelph, the Board of Trade is selecting a "slate" of eandidates for the municipal elections. The Strat- ford Beacon thinks it would be a good idea for Stratford to follow the ex- ample of Guelph, and adds ;— "Present appearances point to the old method of drifting along tilt nomination day, and then naming a long Het practically at random. It would be almost as well to put a lot of tames in a bag and draw them out, and say these shall be the earididates. Why do -citizens not apply the same coin - mon sense to municipal affairs that they do to their butiness I s there an elector, who if he wishes to engage a Mae, woold not give the subject some consi- aeration as soon as the 'necessity arose? These municiparpositions are to be filled tin January And. Surely the time to consider who shall fill them, is not a week before they are required," The Advance is not surd a "slateaars it is coaled, Would. veotit oat Well in all cases. Nevertheless, eve have seen it, even in Winghata, difficult to get enough men to stand, to avoid a see - tura nomination, and at the last moment some had to he coated to re- in the field, in ardor to eecute enough willing to item. These are • then tlealared "elettea by Melanie - time," Thera is not MOch of an "elec- tion" about each a method, When en little interest Is taken in municipal af. • fates. Hower, pratent indleations do not point that way thalt year. Death Of A Daughter. Mrs. Leishman, sr., of East Wawa - nosh, mourns the death of her daugh- ter, Mrs. Joseph Wanes, of Arcola, Sask. The deceased lady was brought up in this vicinity, and hence was well known here. She died on Oct. 29th, and leaves a sorrowing husband and four children, the youngest only six months old. She also leaves six sisters—Mrs. John Armstrong of Bel - grave, Misses Celia and Emma of Wa- svanosh, Miss Olive of Canfield, Mrs. C. Whitman and Mrs. Albert Maines of Arcola. There are also tvvo bro- thers, Alexander and Efenry, both of East Wawanosh. Mrs, Leishman has had much sorrow, as it is only a few months since another daughter, Mrs. James Dow, passed over the river of death. Mourned For As Dead. The Kincardine Review reports the following; — "After being mourned for over a year as dead, murderea by thugs in Spokane, James Fuller of Kingarf has been heard from. He wrote from Arizona to Miss Colwell of the Oth con., Kincardine. Appar- ently he knows nothing of the report of his death and inquired after his sister and aunt, although both died within the past year. The report of his death appeared in the Reviesv of July 29, 1909. No news had been heard from him Inc some months. In June a body was found at Spokane. The man had been murdered and his body thrown into the river. It was recovered and held for indentification at the Morgue. Valencey Fuller went from Montana and viewing the body, believed it was that of his brother. Needless to say, the letter has brought joy to Mr. Fuller's family and friends." The Boy Scouts, The Boy Spout's pledge is as fol- lows :-1—To be loyal to God and the King. 2—To help other people at all times, 5—To obey the Scout law. On Thursday evening, Nov. 17th, at 8 o'clock a meeting will be held in the reading -room of the Mills Memorial Hall to arrange for the formation of a “Boy Scout Association" for Wing - ham, According to the plan approv- ed by the Headquarters Executive Committee, this association will take charge of the general supervision and organization of the movement in this district. The Boy Scouts are not in any way to be confused with soldiers. Scouting fer boys is simply a method of developing among boys the manli- ness and character which are so much need.ed among our future citizens. All men interested in this movement and in work among boys are urgently re- quested to be present. Many Improvements. During the past summeg very many inaprovernents have been made on farms on the Bluevale road, within a mile and a half of Wingham, and the farmers have not been idle. Duncan Anderson has put in cement stabling and stalls. W. F. VanStorte installed system of drainage cif 10 inch tile, 1600 feet in length: he also had cement stabling and stalls, and a system of waterworks put in, that brings the water to every stall. Robt. McKenzie had his stable floors cemented. John McLean.bad cement stabling and stalls laid. W. J. Henderson built a cement silo ; Jas. Henderson, cement stables and stalls. Win. Henderson built a new driving shed, and cemented his stable floors. It is a good sign to see farmers thus improving their build- ings and making them more con- venient ; it shows a, progressive spirit, that will in the end bring adequate returns, We question if there is another mile and a half any- where near us, where more improve- ments have been made during the summer, than the one referred to here. An Automobile Case. At Orangeville last week, one of the cases tried was that of Mrs. Margaret Marshall, widow of John Marshall, who was killed on June 17th last, near his home in the township of Melanc- thee, by his horses runniog away, being frightened by the automobile of Dr. T. G. Gowans of Horning's Mills. Justice Latchford pointed out to the jury that in case of accident the Legislature had placed the burden of proof on the automobilist to ehow there had been no negligence on his , part. Ite urged the jurors to consider the case fairly and without prejudice. The jury found that Marshall was not in a position to avert the aecident, because of the custom of unloading gravel, that there Was no want of reasonable care and diligence on his part, They held • the defendant shonld have sounded hie horn when Marshall wile fiestoteen ; ana that he ehould have stopped sootier. They awarded. $2,000, apportioned, $1,000 to Widow, $100 to second boy and $300 ettett to the three younger children. Farming is e. 'tattiness Which re- • wares access to practical business formation. •Thit; is supplied in the volume of The Patirleet1 Weekly Sou, The secret of the growing popularity of this paper tee in its untiring devo- tam to the iraerests of the fernier. To be prated, a, farmer must read The San, If you( are WA a reader of The Sun, try it Inc NIL Our splendid Sortooa SHOES at $1.25, $1,50 to $2.00, are much cheap- er Shoes to buy than any sort of "Bargain Shoes."—W. J. GREER. Shop Early. Only 25 more shopping days before Christmas! Where are you at in your plans for Yuletide gifts? Have you paid any attention to the columns of advice handed out by the merchants, or will it be the same mad rush, the same unsatisfied cnstomers and the same disappointed recipients ? A little early to , buy perhaps, but none too early to plan or look around. From now on the home merchants will be receiving fresh, new Christmas goods. The clerks will have more thne to show you the goods and you will have more time to consider wise selections than in the last mad rush of shopping days nearer the glad Christmas Day. Again if the merchant hasn't that par- ticular article you have decided on, he can probably get it Inc you—if he has time. How will Christmas Eve find you—confidently satisfied that all your shopping has been accomplished or among the eleventh hour brigade, out of temper, loaded like a dray horse and. disgustedwith the whole occa- sion ? Only 25 days more to shop be- fore Christmas Bible Society /Keeling. The Wingham branch of the Upper Canada Bible Society will hold its annual meeting this (Wednesday) evening, in tire Baptist Church, and a full attendanoe is desired, to help in this good work. The aim of the Society is the translation, printing, publishing and distribution of the Word of God, without note or coin- meist, in every language of the world, and at a price within the means of the poorest. This aim has been accom- plished in 424 tongues; 6,020,021 copies of the Scriptures were issued last year. Since its foundation in 1801 the Bible Society has issued over 222,000,- 000 copies of the Scriptures. In Cana- da, the Bible Society has been asked for the Word of God in over 80 different tongues, and. these are placed freely at the disposal of all the Churches of tha Dominion for Mis- sionary purposes. Laid To Rest, The funeral of the late Rev. N. S. Burwash took place on Thursday last, the service being held in the Metho- dist Church, the pulpit being draped in recognition of a valued member of the congregation having passed to the Church triumphant. Rev, A. K. Birks, President of the London Con- ference, Rev. J. IL Ford and Rev. J. Greene of Clinton, Rev. A. L. Russell of Wroxeter, Rev. Fa 5. Oaten of &insist's, Rev. J. J. Durrant of Bel - grave, Rev. D. Perrie of St. Andrew's, Wingham, Rev, E, 11. (artily, B. A„ Rector of St. Paul's, and Rev. 3. Steeves of the Baptist Church, were present to evidence their sympathy for the bereaved and esteem Inc the deceased. A letter Was read from Rev. Chancellor Burivash of Victoria College, regreting his inability to be present ou account of illness. Rev's Rutledge, Ford, Greene, Russell, arid Preeident Birks spoke in the highest terms of the earnest, loving and Christian spirit ever manifested by the deceased, and his faithful devotion to the svotk of the Chorea Illr. 11, j„ Hill sang as a solo, "Jesus changetIs not," and Rev, la 11. Croly of. St Paul's closed with a brief prayer and the benediction. There were beauta ful floral tributes from the Eureka Bible Class, the Ep. League, and the Official Boards of the Church. Some of the frienda present from a distance were—S. Burvvesh of Port Elgin, Mrs. Claxton of Barrie, Mra. Gordoil of Paieley, Mra, hard end Mtn Myers of Kincardine, and Edgar Mason of Toronto, The deceased left a bright testimony behind him, and but a short time before his death, caVe utterance to the eonfident assurance Of faith. Oh may 1 teiumph so When all my wittlareatt reset .And dying, And tny lateet foe 'Under Mao feet at lett. Graduating Exercises. The graduating exercises in connec- tion with the Training School of Wingbam Hospital took place on Monday evening in the Assembly Hall of the High School. Mr. R. Clegg, president of the Hospital Board, pre- sided and Rev. D. Perrie opened the proceedings with prayer. The gradn- ating nurses, Miss Ethel Welsh and Miss Olive Wood looked charmiug in their uniforms, literally covered with flowers, indicating the congratulations of friends on the completion of their training course. The valedictory ad- dress was given by Miss Ethel Welsh, and responded to appropriately by Dr. Redmond, Excellent addresses were given by Rev. Steeves and Rev. F. X, Laurendeau. The Florence Nightin- gale pledge was given to the class by Rev. E. El. Croly, with appropriate re- marks, Dr. Kennedy presenting the diplomas and Dr. Tamiyn the medals. Musical selections were rendered by Mrs: Steeves, Miss Griffin and Dr. Tamlyn. At the close of the program, coffee and. sandwiches were served, closing a most enjoyable spent even- ing. The Advance extends congratus lations to the yount lady graduates and wishes them every success in their fature career. rnocitT1;;;73' HOW DO YOU STAND. 1—Some subscribers pay Inc their paper in advance; this enables the publisher to come out nearly square, 2—Others hold off till near the end of the year, and so cut off all his small profit. 3—Worse still, some let, their sub- scription run into arrears, and cause adirect loss, 4—Even worse still—some seem to require the editor to go to the trouble and extra expense of mailing them accounts Inc money that ought to have been paid in advance. 5—Five or six hundred subscribers, each owing from $1 to $2, means a great deal to a newspaper man, Do you see the point ? LESSON To BE LEARNED. If in arrears, pay up at once, and renew for 1011, This will save the editor, who has given you news week- ly right along, the expense of mailing your account, Besides, it would be doing the fair thing. THE EDITOR. Good Flour.—Awde's, Winghatn. Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers. Read Willis & Co.'s advt. on page 8. Five weeks from Sunday next will be Christmas day. Mrs. M. H. Moore of Brussels is re- covering from an attack of pneumonia and pleurisy. After discussion, the Westminster, B.C., Presbytery has rejected. the re- port on church union. WANTED.—An apprentice and an improver to work on ladies' tailorin —0.0. White, School section No. 7, Turnberry, are still looking for a teacher. They offer $150. See their advt. Miss Annie Griffin, who bas been ill for several weeks in the hospital, is now improving nicely, A finished speaker may be one vehose enunciation is perfect, or he may be one who has quit.' For shooting black squirrels, a McGillvray man was fined $25; he is not working at the job since. W. G. .Patterson's is 'the place to buy your diamond rings this Xmas.; see our stock. Miss Isabel Taylor of London, who was operated on last week in the hos- pital by Dr. Kennedy, is doing well. Wm. 'Watson of Belgrave is ship- ping poultry from Bluevale and Bel - grave; see bis advt. Inc shipping days. Did you ever stop to wonder what a lot of mischief you might get into if you didn't have to work so hard Inc a living? The Ontario Seed Co. of Waterloo has shipped a, carload, of saurkraut to Vatteouver, and have about 80 tons to dispose of. Rubbers for the &heed Children, 40o to 50o. Don't let the children go without Rubbers.—W. J, GREER. The Guy Brothers had a full house at their entertaitneent on Tuesday evening. Their band keeps up its reputation. Mr. Vincent, engineer at the electrie light plant, has moved his family- from Ellyth to Thos. Scott'a house on Diagonal atreet. The Vordwich mill has changed hands, the purchaser being Mr. Peter It'ckle of Clifford, who gets possession on February 1st. Mr. James Thompson of Turnberry has purchased Mrs. McLaughliras houteo Shuter greet, oeeupiea by Mr. Awde, Inc $1,100, The daily papers say that the priee of laundry soap is advancing ; bad news Inc the trerapes who must novt economize an that item. When yon buy si Xmat. gift, at oue • *tore yea, have the newest and beet— W. G. Pietterson'e jeatetry gore, A genuine touch of real winter visited us on Friday last, On Satur- day, waggons, sleiglas, snow and mud galore were much in evidence, In the last three months Detroit has had 105 serious automobile acci- aents. In the last one, two men were killed and a third seriously injured. AUTOMATIC VACUUM GLEANER.— Makes carpet cleaning easy; for sale or to rent. -11. E. Isard & Co. Too many of us are looking for a longesay, short -day job, without stopping to give a thought to the quality of the service we propose to render. Not every man who is "charming" and a "good fellow" abroad is a model husband at home. Many a hat -tipping gallant compels his wife to split the kindling. Kincardine Council bas decided to submit a by-law Inc $7,000.00 to cover the cost of a trunk sewer and septic tank, and the same will be voted on at the January elections. TRUNKS and VALISES.—If you want a good. Trunk, Suit Case, or Club Bag, come here; we can save you money. —W. 5. GREER. A Brantford man this year harvest- ed a good onion crop. On an acre and a quarter he grew 519 bags, vvhich he sold. at 85e a bag. Over $410 is not a bad return from an acre and a quarter. Mr. John Darroch of Lakelet vicini- ty, has purchased the general store business of Mr. Wm. Bushfield of Lakelet, and gets possession April the lst. Adam Reidt has purchased Mr. Darroch's farm. Our Xmas, stock cannot be excelled this year in th,e city or out of the city. We have the goods—W. G. Patter- son, jeweller. The Advance hears that Mr. U. Sherk has purchased a fine new automobile. Possibly the condition of our front street has prevented him from inviting the press to enjoy a record-breaking ride in the handsome new vehicle. The Hensall Observer observes that Alex, Smillie recently made a ship- ment of 90 chickens, to Toronto, which netted him 12 cents a pound. With eggs 250 and chickens 12c, people have no reason to complain that there is no money in poultry. BUIMERS 1 RUBBERS! — We have the best rubbers made. Men's, 75c to $1.00, Women's, 500 to 75 cents. W. J. Greer. The report has been current that the opening of the Ontario Legislature Will be delayed on account of the buildings not being ready. Premier year. Whitney, however, States that he ex - the opening to take place a,bout the usual time, in the early part of the Dr, T. Chisholm, M.P., was it caller ab the Advance office last week. Nei- ther the doctor nor Mrs. Chisholm en- joy living in Toronto very much, and we should not be surprised to hear of their deeisiort to return to Wing - hem. The doctor is atilt a property - holder in town and interested in its welfare. NOTICE.—The Sewer committee an- nounce that no person must make connections with the sewers, without permission from the Town Clerk. Anse Hewkina, teacher of the junior department of Winghtun Public School, has tendered her resignation, and Secretary Groves has several applications Inc the position. Miss Hawkins is a good teacher, but does tot intend to teach neat year, or the Bottrti woulit have been pleased to re-engage her. The last published report of vain- • alone for the county of Huron, Mule Inc equalization porposee in. 1005, showed that valuation in Brussels Were 70 per cent, higher than la Bays field. These Were the two extremes, but ditlerencea of 50 per cent. were • COIAMOTI. Conti any legislation pro- duce much less uniform remits than • our present Atteeteraent Act? METALOGRAPHY (PIERCED BRASS) We now carry a line of Stamped Brass for piercing — Shades, Photo Frames, luk Welke ao Pin Holders, eto„ eto„ Beginners' Outfits only Sile PYROGRAPHY (BURNT WOOD) We carry a barge stock of Stamped Wood for burning—Plate Backe, Tie Holders, Towel Raoks, Trays, Match and Whisk Holders, eto,, etc. Come In and Inspect Walton MoKibbon DRUCGIST Sid; RUBBERS All our Rubbers are new, fresh and perfect. They come to us direct from the Factory. We never offer our trade the cheap, inferior sort of Rubbers, advertised as "bargains," by so many stores. Our Rubbers give lasting and satisfactory service. We've Rubbers for Men, Women and Cihildren. Storm Rubbers, Toe Rubbers, Sandals, Footholds, School Rubbers, eta., etc. Low or Cuban Reels. Every Shape of Rubber to fit every style a Shoe. 30e, 75a to $1.00. To insure good Rubber Service, every pair of Rubbers should be fitted to the Shoe—fitted, as we know how to fit them I W. i. GREER 1 A Great I Many People Suffer continually from HEAD- ACHES where medicine gives but temporary relief. Did it ever occur to you that this is caused quite often by a DEFECT IN THE SIGHT. Come in and have your eyes tested free. It does not cost one cent to find out anyway. We guarantee satisfaction. F. j. Hind, Phil' Hind, Phil' WINCtErAM A G000 BEGINNING Now thet you are baking year awn breed for the winter months, tien't slisappeint yourself and have bad broad by' using littera:iv flour because it is lower priced. FIVE ROSES FLOUR 15 011t2a. when yen are buying success. Bvery bag gdat•Atttebd by tis. Advanced market price Inc wheat In exchange for AWDE