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The Wingham Advance, 1911-09-14, Page 8---•..m . 8 P — .,4+. E E \! 14 G U A .ADVANC1. TtluRsDAY,. SEPTEMBER 1911 TIIE DOMINION BARK. HEAD OFFICE, TORONTO. E. 13. OsLEn, M.P. - - President W. D. MATTHEivS Vice -President Otspital ..... , .............$4.000,000.00 Reserve $5.000,000.00 Total Assets ,....,.......$62,000,000,OQ A Branoh of Ole Bailie has been es- tablished in London, Eng., at 73 CORNHILL, E. 0. This Branch will issue Letters of Credit and Drafts on all important nt forncoll diion,Canamaake�telegraphiols trans- fers, and transact every description of banking business, Information will be furnished on all Canadian matters. A special department will be provid- ed for the use of visitors and bearers of our Lettere of credit, C. A, BOGERT — General Manager WINGIIAM BRANCH W. R. GEIKIR, Manager •R. VANSTONE, Solicitor. MISS SPARLING Graduate of Toronto Con- aservatory of Music, Authorized Teacher, Fletcher Music Method, Simplex and Kindergarten. Teacher Piano and Theory. Lessons in Theory by Correspondence to out•of•town Pupils. Classes Open September 15th, STUDIO — MINNIE STREET $I0.00 REWARD The above reward will be paid fo any person giving information lead- ing to the recovery of a Scotch Collie Dog answering the name of Bruce. Lost May 14th. ' B. J. DOYLE, National Hotel, Wingham. Property For Sale. Two one-quarter acro lots, with four roomed house and good barn, fruit trees, No, 467 on west side of Minnie Street, opposite the Park. This is one of the most desirable cornors in the Town of Wingham. Price, $1000.00. Address all communications to MRS. JNO. MoMANUS 245 Victoria Ave. 2-5 Edmonton — Alberta Faris For Sale. 150 acres, 2 miles from Town of Wingham. all tillable land in high state of cultivation. Two set of good farm buildings ; two good orchards ; artesian well ; wind mill ; water in house and barn ; telephone connec- tion. A desirable home in a first class locality. For particulars apply to WM. MAXWELL . Bluevale Road, 8— Box 58, Wingham Caine Astray. On to my premises,' lot 31, con. 14, East Wawanosb, about Sept. Oth, two .young pigs, white. Owner will prove property, pay expenses and remove. FRED. MOWBRAY 3— Whitechurch P. 0. Farm For Sale. Seventy acres of land near the town of Wingbam, good buildings, and well - watered. Apply on the premises to .TOHN DUCKETT Wingham, P.O., 'Sale By :Tender Of Property 11I i Clt rCh. Whte u Gerrie. IL V,. Ilolmee le Lucknow vieitor tide week. Dr, J. Armstrong was in Wingham on Tuesday, Rev, J. W, and Mrs. Hibbert were Ethel visitors ou Tuesday. Mrs. I3. Perkins is spending a few days with friends in Wingham. Rev. J. W, Hibbert occupied the pulpit in the Methodist Church in Whitechurch on Sunday. Mr, Wm. Stinson shipped acar of cattle on Saturday last and both hogs and cattle were shipped on Monday. Rev, Mr, Walker of Whitechurch occupied the pulpit in the Methodist Church on Sunday morning and even- ing. Miss Irene Sheriff' of Lueknow has been visiting her friend, Mrs. Thos. Bradnnck, for the past week, Miss Sheriff was junior teacher in the Ger- rie school for the past three years. Mrs. Lorne Shier is spending a few days in Port Elgin this week with her mother and sister and on her return will bring home her little daughter, Alma, who has been visiting there. Me. Christopber Collins died at the home of bis sister, Mies Collins, on the 0th con. He resided alone at his home on the 10th con. The funeral will take place on• Wednesday to the Fordwich cemetery. Mr. Wm. Bradnook of California ar- rived in town on Monday and is visit- ing his brother, Thomas. Wm, in- tends taking his father back with him to California. The old gentleman is now in New Ontario visiting his daughter, having arrived there only last week. The public library' is being moved this week to Mr. J. R. Williams' shop next door to the Post Office. Mr. Williams has been appointed librarian and will be on band to change bdoks at any time. The public Iibrary con- tains some splendid books of all classes and should be better patronized than it, bas been. If people would spend more time reading profitable and in- structive books it would be to their benefit, Sealed tenders will bo received by the • undersigned up to the 21st of September, A.D.. 1911, at 4 o'clock p:m., for the purchase of the property in the Village of White• church known as the "Kew Property and being part of the south half of lot eleven in the first concession of the Township of ] n about • acre of land. Kinloss, cbnteini There are on the property the following buildings, viz:—A frame house 18 x 24 and 16 x 24, with kitchen 10 x 20, and shed 12 x 18, • and also a stable, hen house, pig pen and •drive shed and a good orchard. A portion of the purchase money can be left on mor- 'tgago at reasonable interest. The highest or no tender necessarily accepted. R. VANSTONE, 1-3 Winghanl P. 0. Grey. • Robt. McAllister spent Sunday with Toronto friends. Mrs. James Hogg and family left last week for their new home in Moosejaw. Roe's Church has been undergoing a remodeling and will be re -opened next Sunday. Wroxeter. Master Fred Heath) is attending the Fair at London. Mrs. W, T. Elliott is at present visiting friends in Milverton and Stratford. . Mies Mae Elliott of Milverton was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Hattie , last week. Next Sunday is "Children's Day" in the Presbyterian Church. A large at- tendance is expected. • Mrs. Oliver Smith, who has been Visiting friends in this locality, return- ed 'to• her home in Hamilton this week. ` • Rev. Mr. Collis preached in /amides.. bore last Sabbath as Rev. 3. R. Oster- • hoot was Breaching anniversary ser- mons in Belmore. 'Mies Perrin of Detroit, who was holidaying in Kincardine, spent a few days at the manse, She returned home on Monday. • Mrs, J. L. King, accompanied by her sister, Mrs. James Elliott of Moles- worth, left for a visit with friends in Heneall. East Wawanosh.. East iawanosh residents will re- gret to hear of the death of J. E. Robertson of Craik, Saskatchewan, on August 3let, especially es Mrs. Robert- son was a daughter of Mr. G. Tisdale. The Craik paper gives the following account :—"A gloom was cast overthe town when. it became known that J. E. Robertson, one of Graik'e success- ful business men, had suddenly passed away. Some weeksago be had to go to bed sulfating with typhoid fever, and during the last week it was thought theft the danger point bad been passed. but suddenly taking a bad tura, and nothwithstanding all that medical science could do, he gradually sank and expired, J. E. Robertson was born in Elmo, Tp., Ontario, and received his early educa- tion at Atwood, being a gold medalist ,of the entrance examinations. After completing bis high school education, he decided to take up drugs, spending some time in Toronto as a clerk and later graduated from the Cdllege of Pharmacy there. He then went to San Francisco and engaged with the Owl Drug Company for three years, and after going through the trying experiences of the, eaathquake, he moved back to WInnipeg and teen- aged one of Gordon -Mitchell Drag Co's. stores for two years. Later he purchased the drug business in Craik from Chas. Davis. In religion he was a Baptist, having joined the church at the age of 14. There being no Baptist church here, he attended the Metho- dist church and was an active worker in the choir and Sunday school, being president of the Eureka Bible Class mad leader of song in the school. He was also a member of Craik Lodge No. 55, A. F. & A. M. Two years ago he married Miss Josephine Tisdale, who with his sorrowing parents and family have the deepest sympathy of the community in their sad bereave- ment." Mrs. Emerson Vipond of Dougal re- turned home last week after spending a few days with parents and friends on the 4th con. Next Sunday will be observed as Rely Day in the Union S. S. at S. S. No. 4. Rev. Bell of Molesworth will address the children ; time, 3 o'clock. The Harvest Home services at Roe'e Church will be held next Sunday at 10 30 a.m. and 7 pm. The pastor will take charge of both services. On Monday evening a sacred concert will be given, at which an excellent pro- gramme will be rendered by outside talent. Do not miss this treat. The barn and contents of R. Mc- Leod, 6th con., were destroyed by fire last Saturday morning from lightning. Ile had threshed a few days before, hence lost his season's crop. Mr. McLeod had some insurance in the Howick Mutual, but that will fall far short of compensating him for his. loss, On Saturday afternoon, while work- ing in the gravel pit on the Robt. McDonald farm, 9th con., a cave-in occurred, by which Roy Cunningham, had a close call for his life. His father was alro working' in the 'same place and was caught too, but was able to clear himself by his hands and rushed to his son's rescue. The latter was injured in the back, right arm and right leg but will soon be able to get about as usual his many friends hope. It was almost a miracle he was not killed on the spot. Belgrave. Mrs. J. Watson visited friends at Londesboro last week, Miss Anderson of Dundalk, who has been visiting here, left for her home last week. Mrs. Wm. Scott is suffering from a nasty fall on a buggy wheel ; her many ,friends hope to see her out again soon. Mrs. Richard Corley is very i11 at her home at Burkton. Mrs. J, Coultes, Mrs. G. Irwin and Mr. J. Vancamp are with her at present. Mr. Wm. Bates has disposed of his lot south of the village to Mr. W. McDonald, who gets possession Octo- ber let. Mr. Bates intends moving his family to Cobalt. The regular meeting of the Belgrave Branch of the Woman's Inetitute will be held at the home of Mrs. Robert McKenzie on Tuesday, Sept. 19th, commencing at 2 o'clock. The mem- bers embers of the Brussels Branch will be present and supply the program. Two papers will be given by Mrs. W. Rands and Mrs. John Robb on "The White Slave Trade." Refreshments will be served. by Belgrave Branch, Meeting to commence at 2.30. The ladies of the community are invited to attend. Whitechurch. Mr. Howard Spencer is attending the London Fair this week. Mr. Bowman, the Conservative can- didate, is to etieak this Wednesday evening, in the Town Hall. No doubt there will be a good. attendance, W. 3. Plain is at present spending some holidays at his home at the manse before entering on bis poen graduate studied' at the University of Toronto. A good many (trite and some Con- aervatires from thle locality attended the political meeting addreiteed by .lion. Geo. 1?. Grehain and Archie Hyslop at Wingham on Monday. . (4. Ii. and Mrs. Hail left for Chicago . on Monday, where they will spend a two weeks' vaeation. Mr, Aitoheson ,of Hamilton is acting manager, in ills thecae* at the Traded Batik host's, THIRTY YEARS Our Seven Colleges havebeen established during the past 30 years. The largest trainers in Canada, Owing to our connec- tion all over Qntario, we do better for our graduates than any other School.. You may study all at home or partly at home and finish at the College, Affiliated with The Commercial Educators' Association of Can- ada, It would be well for you to investigate before .choosing. Exclusive right for Ontario of the wprld-famous Bliss Book- keeping System, which is ttn- equalled. It is Actual Business from Start to Finish, and the student keeps same books as Ohartered Banks and, Whole- sale Houses. Enter any time. Individual instruction, Fall Term From Aug. 28th Write, call or phone for particulars. WINTGHAM BUSINESS COLLEGE GEO. SPOTTON, PRESIDENT. Jamestown. PIONEER SII Memo ED.—After a resi- dence of 56 years in the towesbip of Morris and Grey, David Brecken- ridge answered to the Roll Call, to which all must respond, on Saturday, Sept. 0th. He was in, his 03rd year and was born in the county of Ar- magh, Ireland, coming to Canada when 16 years old. After reaching Oakville, he started westward, settling on a farm in Wellesley township, where be spent 21 years. In the fall of 1855, he pushed westward into Grey, where be settled on lot 5, con. 2, in the region here known as the Queen's Bush. After two years resi- dence there, he married Miss Jane Lee of Toronto and settled down to face the hardships of frontier life.. After a residence of 22 years in Grey, he purchased what was known as the Cowan farm, con. 1, Morris, where he spent the remainder of his life. He is survived by his widow, 0 children, 31 grandchildren and 5 great-grand- children, The children are as fol- lows :—Mrs, Henry Cowan, Croswell, Mich. ; Marsbal of Iron Bridge, Al- goma ; John R. of Sault Ste Marie ; William of Turnberry ; Mrs. Robert Messer of Morris; James M. of Philadelphia, and Walter, who oc- cupies the old homestead. All, with the exception of Marshal, were pre- sent during the last sickness of the deceased. The funeral took place on Monday to the Brussels cemetery. Bluevale. Miss Bernice Shaw is attending Wingham High School, Mrs. Bruce spent a few days this week with relatives at Toronto. Wm. Mitchell and bride left for Mossbank, Sask., on Tuesday morn- ing. John Casemore left on Tuesday morning for the West on a prospect- ing tour. Mr, S. Paul and daughter, Alice, took in the Western Fair at Londou this week. • Mr. Jas. Aitcheson has secured the mail carrying and will commence October 1. Reference to the death of Mr. Breckenridge, a pioneer settler, will be found under Jamestown. Wm. Holmes of Wingham has pur- chased the old Holmes farm from Jno. Casemore. The sum paid was $4,600, Possession given March 1. Margaret, the eight-year-old daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Curtis, of near Bluevale, has been taken to the Sick Children's Hospital, Toronto. About a year ago, she was afflicted with infantile paralysis, and it is hop- ed that the treatment in this Institu- tion will prove beneficial to her, and fully restore her to health. Blyth. Blyth Fall Fair will be held on October 3rd and 4th. A number' of our citizens are taking in the sights at London fair, Dr. Milne, James McMurchie and Elam Livingstone attended the meet- ing of Sir Wilfrid Lanrier at Stratford on Friday. - Mr, Isaac Brown has started his apple evaporator this week and is employing a number of hands ; he has a well-equipped evaporator and will be able to handle all the apples that come in. The teachers on the public school staff are :—Principal, Miss Powell of London ; assistants, Miss Welsh of Guelph, Miss Thompson of Goderich township and Miss Black of Bluevale. This is the first time the school has had a lady principal. . Morris. Miss Jennie Mirehouse and Miss K. McKenzie left on Tuesday to at: tend the Fair at London. The iron for the 12th line bridge has arrived at the station and is being hauled to site by local teams. Mr. John Eggleetono, je., arrived home on Friday night after spending about a week at the Toronto Exhibi- tion. Mrs, Robt. McOlenaghan and Miss Lizzie Mirehouse are delegates at the W. M. S, convention at Brussels this week. Mr, Win, Salkeld, station ttgent, met with a severe accident Tuesday evening. In +some way he slipped and fell off the station platform, to the track and struck on his right shoulder, fracturing hie dollar bone, Aman those who attended the Tor- onto Pair last week, were ---Mr. and Mrd. T. G. Gaunt, Mr. and 11 Ire. Me- Eachern, Mr. IT. D. Henderson Mr. and Mrs. A. MoT,ean, Me, Robt Sirnp- son, Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Hutolrier►n, Mrs. John T. Helmet, Mrs. K. Peter- srm and ohhilclren, Mies L. >vgman, Mts. .A.f+" , Mr, and Mrs, 3 H. Spar - ling end �4 and Mrs, , G. O es, Chas. W. iiurns, Principal. VOICE FROM MICHIGAN. ESSAY ON RECIPROCITY.. (By a Boy of 16 Ware) The Dominion electlone are now in full swing. The fate of Canada de- pends upon the votes of the Canadian people. Will they not seize the op- portunity to tern down the recipres city agreement, the child of annex, ation. Remembering tbat this is not a party, but a national question. Do not be silent en .hie, imperial question and let. the United States have half the battle before the first shot is fired, It le hard fighting when the odds are against you. One Arneri- can senator has said—"When we get reciprocity, we will rush our troops into Canada and will take her by force before Great Britain knows what we are doing." Are we Canadians going to sacrifice our noble heritage, and sell this fair land, which the Lord 0o4 has given us, which overflows wish much milk and honey, for a few dollars and cents, which we have no guarantee for? When we asked favors of the Unit- ed States, they positively refused to help us, we were in dire necessity then, but we are in better circum- stances now ; we can run ourselves without them. They see how we are going ahead as never before, and they now want to give us what they refus- ed when we needed it. Voters of Canada, if you were in. need, and asked a man to help you out, and he insultingly refused you and told you to get your help the best way you could, what feeling would you have towards that man, if after you had grown rich by the sweat of your brow, and he had squandered all his money, he should come to you for help ? I for one would tell hint to help himself out of bis difficulty the best way he could. This is the exact position the voters of Canada are in at the present day; and it is up to them to say whether they will help the nation which tried every possible means to steal our country from us. Perhaps dear readers, when the United States Trusts raises the high prices on food, so high that you can- not reach them, and when you shall see our natural resources depleted by your hungry neighbors to the south, you will repent after you have seen your mistake when it is too late, like Judas Iscariot, in the good Old Book, who sold his master for thirty pieces of silver. As I have said before "There is no use fighting when half the battle is won," but I ask you not to Gell your country for a mese of porridge on Sept. 21st. It is not a case of com- pulsion unless your conscience com- pels you, and I say that the man who is not moved to vote against this death-trap has no conscience. The reciprocity candidate toile you, Mr. Voter, that Canada prospered in the ten years from 1850 to 1866 when she had reciprocity, but you must remember the Canada of today is not the Canada of the past. We had not then what we have now ; we had no means of transportation, no market of our own, no West, no steamship lines, no railways or means to carry our food to the British markets. The Canada of the past and of the present is best described in the Premier's own words—"The nineteenth century was the century of the United States. but the twentieth belongs to Canada." The pro -reciprocity people tell you, my dear friend, all about the higher prices prevailing in the United States, many people believe them. People who have never read do not know about the trusts, the cold storage men, the grafter or the express and railway rates. The Liberals never tell them about these, Oh no ! They ought to tell about the grafter, the trusts, express rates and ete., which are the cause°of the higher prices. Dear fallow Canadian, do not listen to any fascinating fairy tale about what you will get for your produce in the Boston market. The reciprocity can give you goods with a nice out- side appearance. but when you ex- amine the inside you will find a poisonous substance called reciprocity, with a very easily broken cover called deception. Canadians, . are you going to pull down the Union Jack and raise. the Stars and Stripes. Has not the moth- er country given us a good market, has she not also protected us againet the attacks of the other nations, hecause we were under the folds of Old Union Jack ? Are we going to be traitors? Are we going to sacrifice our liberties for higher prices, and become slaves under the Stars and Stripes,or are we going to vote against reciprocity on Sept. 21 to keep the protection of Great Britain and keep the Old Union Jack still waving in the breeze, and "those dear rights let us yield them never." Let us show our loyalty to the mother country, and that it is King George we want to rule over us, not the President of the United States, and also• seize the Declaration opportunity of sending a of Independence from Atlantic to Pacific throughout the English speak- ing world, Mr. M. Lockhart of East Wawanosb bas just returned from a visit to Michigan, and givesbis impressions in - a letter to the Goderich Star. We quote from his letter the following :— Tse staple products of Michigan seem to be potatoes, sugar beets, corn and beans, with some of the cereals. The farm stock are not nearly equal to ours ib Canada, being mostly com- posed of dairy cattle, very few good beef cattle raised. Very considerable interest is taken in the raising of swine, though prices are not nearly so good at country points as in Canada. We refer you to buying quotations in Port Huron Times -Herald, August 23, 1011. Hay is quoted $11 to $14 ; Beef. dressed, $7.50 to $8.50, alive, from $4 to $5 ; Pork dressed, $7 50 to $8 50 per cwt., live weight $5 25 to $0 00 If you compare these prices with prices paid in Londou, Ont., you will see at once the farmer of Ontario is getting better prices for hie products than are paid in the United States. Even 'compare these quotations with the market of Goderich of the same date, the population of Goderich not more than 5000, while Port Huron is 30,000, making the comparison result favorably to Goderich. The natural resources of Michigan, your readers will know,' were timber, copper, salt and iron. The timber has disappeared before this time, the luwber king has sought other fields. Georgia pine and Florida cypress have been exploit- ed and are nearly done. We read that the copper mines are about ex- hausted. The timber man and the miner are naturally turning their at- tention to the timber areas and mines of Canada, and are delighted with the decided advantages afforded by the action of Congress in passing the Reciprocity pact and both parties laud President Taft as being the great- est diplomat of the age. The people are not divided as Re- publican and Democrat on great national issues, as seen by the support given President Taft by the Democra- tic faction for the Reciprocitst bill, It is true a number of petitions were circulated and largely signed by the farmers of Michigan, and presented by their senators, but the whole of Congress were thunderstruck when the report of the Commissioners of the United States was read before Congress in what is known as the White Books (the only compilation of facts and figures placed before the United States and Canadian states- men at the time the Reciprocity 13111 was drafted and negotiated) to find that on page 100 cattle varied in the United States from $14 30 to $27,40, while the same class, same age, was valued in Canada from $31.00 to $34. On page 110 of the same United States report by the Commissioners we quote the following :—"The price of swine slightly higher than in the United States." On page 109 of the same book it was found that the price of horses was much higher in Canada. The people learning these things from their representatives, and being quick to know a good thing, thereafter offered little or no opposition, and to- day are almost a unit in favor of this Treaty. The farmers of Northern Michigan grow hay for market, on 'the low clay y lands, and believed that Canada would inundate their market, but it was found that the Canadian farmer (especially Ontario) had been taught by Farmers Institute workers to con- serve the fertility of his land and feed his produce on his farm and sell the furnished product in the form of beef, pork, eggs, butter, etc., and therefore not much surplus hay is available in Ontario. The price of loose hay is about the same in Goderich as in Port Huron. The method of growing large fields of potatoes, sugar beet and beans, leaving nothing to return in the form of manure to the soil, is not progressive agriculture, and soon deserted farms, as seen in New Hamp- shire and some of the other New Eng- land States, will be comtnon in Michi- gan. We remember the late Mr. John McMillan, whom the people of Huron delighted to honor, always counseled the farmer to feed his produce and he would be a bold speaker who would advise any farmer to the contrary, yet, contrary to the teaching of our best farmers we find politicians advis- ing Reciprocity so that farmers might sell their bay. The people of the United States to- day idolize President Taft, and make no attempt to disguise the intention and meaning of his worde, when he said "Canada is at the parting of the Ways." When Clarke, the Democratic speaker, and McCall, who introduced the Reciprocity measure to Congress, declared it meant annexation, the bnubile men of the United States were ut giving expression to the unanim- ous sentiment of the people. The people say that the public nien of the United States have made it so plain that annexation is the ultimaturn of the Treaty, and if the Government, and people of Canada consent, then it will be' a tacit admission that Canada wants to become part of the United States. On page 450, Sept., 1911, Farm Jour- nal, published in Philadelphia, we find :•—"Pree trade between the two Quite a number are taking in the London fair this week,, . Mr. J. and Miss L. Jenkins of Hun lot spent Sunday at John Watson's, 4th line. Mrs. John Watson, who has been visiting friends in Grey and Mullett for the past week, has returned home. Solomon Oloakey of "the 4th line of Morris is preparing his Ensilage Corn Cutting outfit to start next week. As the corn is a heavy crop this year we hope to hear of his success. The residence of Mr. Jas. McGee, Oth linehad a narrow escape frons destruction last week, when the roof °augght fire. The blaze was extin- guished in time. - Lose covered by ins euranoe. Olenannan. 'Threshing le the order of the day and grain le reported to be turning out very well. Among thous who attended the To rto fair were—Mrs. Robt. Muir, Mrt. John Mama, Mite B. Sadie Mise' Ma ie Forttttre, Mrs. Georg Portune, MleS K. 1101112141 and all re. port a g time. - countries will eventually follow the Mama, St. Helens. Miss. Lizzie Rutherford has resumed her duties as teacher of Currie'e School In Eaat Wawanosb, Mise Mina Rutherford left last week for Southampton to resume her duties as Principal of the Public School. there, St. Helena is still doing all it can In the way of advancing education, Among those who are attending Wingham High Scboon from here are : -- Miss Annie Rutherford and Mise Greta Webb, returning for their second year, and the following for their first term—Mies Jean Webb, Miss Edna Woods, Miss Christens Miller, and Case Durnin. We wish them all every success. enactment of the present measure, , and that will man peaceful annex- e ation, There is no. doubt about that, not of eoures, in this generation, but It WW corns iti a later one The great surprise to most of us is the bold attempt at beclouding the minds of the Canadian people as to the view the public men and citizens of the United States are almost unanimously giving public expression to. In an interview of an hour's dur- ation with Mr, A. P. Elton of Jack- sonville, Florida, (lumber mac) he not only asserted that annexation was intended, but that it was the beat thing for Canada. The Rev. Morris (Congregational) had the boldness to congratulate us on our prot}pects of becoming part of the Great Republic, believing that frons the action of Sir Wilfrid Lanrier and his cabinet that this country was ripe for annexation. Mr. J. 11. Lockhart, arailroad man, a resident of Michigan for 30 years. liv- ing in Port Huron, Mich., and now residing in Grand Rapids, said he knew of nobody who had any other thought than •annexation. Being a roadme,ater, he cornea in contact with a ;treat many people, In the Pott Huron Times -Herald, h, column headed "Hard • Luck Tales Now In Order," asserts that Flint City "has now ten thousand less population than in 1010." The above is found in August 22, 1011, issue. In Grand Rapide, a furniture factory strike was closed With no concessions made; the timber of Michigan gone, the wages of the men cannot be rais- ed. We foutnd that street ear con- ductors (in Grand Rapids, population 70,000) were paid the same wages as the men of Huron who are digging post holes, yet the cost of living is a great deal higher. In conclusion, we think the con- dition of the Canadian in town and country le infinitely better than in the States. The beat and the approved authority by the United States, the White Hooks, assert that wages are better in Canada and prices higher than in the United States. The farm- ers of Canada were never eo happy, eo prosperous and oontented. 1Jay we love and cherish the land of our birth, the noble heritage from wertby aired, M, LOOK HAIM r . Why,ubby dear, isn't this tea all right?" NEVER SOLI) IN BULK "Oh, it's not bad! But I wish you'd order some Red Rose -- the kind we get at 99 the elub.2 FOR SALE. I have for sale some first-class farms (on easy terms) in Central Alberta, Soil, black loam ; sub- soil, clay ; in well settled district with good water. For information and terms ap- ply to C. N. GRIFFIN Real Estate and Insurance WINun.A.M C ftRTSTTE'S GROCERY PHONE 59 Better Than Ever. Straight Grocery Values Every Deal. SEE THIS VALUE IN CORN STARCH 4 Packages for 25 Cents This is a good Corn Starch. We sell it all the time and recommend it as one of the Best Brands of. CANADIAN CORN bTAROH. Single Packages 7c, •or 4 for. 25e. Expect To -day (Tuesday) a large shipment of late Crawford Peaches This Is The Tea And Coffee Store Iffi:IWWFilf LONDON $2.25 RETURN Sept. 9, 10, 11, 13 and 15 $1.75 .RETURN Sept. 12 and 14 from WINGHAM ACCOUNT WESTERN PAiR Return Limit, Sept. 18 SPECIAL TRAIN SERVICE Special Train leaves Wingham 620 a•m. Sept. 12, 13, 14. Return,' Special leaves London 10.50 p. in, same dates ANNUAL WESTERN EXCURSIONS September 14, is, 16. Round Trip Rates From. Wingham to DETROIt, MICH • $ 5,65CHICAG CHICAGO, ILL 1 i.50 SAGINAW, MICH 6.40 Proportionate hates to Port Ilnron, Bay City, Cleveland, Grand Rapids, Minneapolis and St. Paul. RETURN LIMIT. -- Original starting point hsbr reached tatOdo2nd, 9, TI.1f12btToXt TOURIST i'i?S.LMAN SLID/II-MRS WXNI4IPl3G 11515 I0DMO11TOIC Via Chicago and St. Paul SEPTEMBER 1i1'rH In ooflfCetlon with IIOMESEEKERS EXCURSIONS COLONIST EXCURSIONS To Spokane, Wash.; Nelson. B. C.; Van- couver,O.; Weetnilnater, 13.0.; Seattle, wash.; Tacoma. Wash„ Portland, Ora; anranootteeo LOS Angeles, San Diego, ., and SEPT.ri8titiTo OCT.ts, at vlsrn, low rates— Pall particulars fret any grand Trunk Agent, or oddness d.. 2, null'I', D. p'. A„ Termite. Cp SPECIAL OFFER 0 We are prepared to match the price of any style of shoe as advertised in any Canadian . Cat- alogue, and in case you may want some particular style which we have not in stock we will procure same for you at what- ever price advertised, free of all express charges to you, and at the same time if they don't suit, you are under no obliga- tion to keep them, and do not forget "rips sewed free." Willis & Co. Sole Agents s For The THE SHOE STORE i FOR s• LADIES Buttorick Patterns e•N k � Hama Co. Buttoric Patterns t (61 Headquarters For Ladies' Mantles This year we have _the biggest range of Ladies' Mantles ever shown. All the newest styles—Shawl or Military collars—in blacks, blues and tweeds— Sealette and Cony cloths—best value and reasonable prices. Misses' and tw Children's Coats A large assortment of Misses' and Children's Coats—sizes from 4 "years to 20 years—in blues, fawns, cardinal — with and without capes -- newest goods that can be bought -- from $4 00, $6.00, $8.00 and $lo.00. Sweater Coats For Men, Women and Children. Now is the time to buy your Sweater Coat before the nicest and newest are picked out. For Ladies — Medium long in White, Blue, Cardinal and Grey. Full length Sweater Coats in Greys, White or Navy. Big choice. All sizes in Children's. Ladies' and Children's Ready-to-wear Department Up -stairs, Men's- Rain Coats 10 only Men's Raincoats, waterproof, light -weight, in fawns and Fancy Stripes ; regular $8.00, to clear at $5.00 each Men's Pall and Spring lightweight Coats ; sizes 36, 38, 40, 42 ; i>a Gtreya, Greens and Blacks ; regular $10 and $12—to clear at 37.75 OVERCOATS for Men, Boys and Children, Our big stock has arrived ; big choice for those wanting to buy Overcoats in plain Blacks, Fanoy Tweeds, and all the newest shades ; close -fitting Military collars, convertible col. ,tars ; for Men and Boys. Prlceg to snit everybody. Highest Prices For Produce, Phone 70 1