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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1912-04-04, Page 8i 8 TILL++' WINGIIMtI TRIES, APIIIL 4, 1912 eiN•Mr••wooloolvv'••••i/•• •♦t••••4•••••••N+++++4+4+ • SUGAR You bought sugar about this time last year and made motley. It looks as if sugar is as low as it will • be. It may go higher. Redpath's Best Granu- •• lated Sugar 1 • To make room for Spring Arrivals I am offering t a number of Dinner and Toilet Sets at and• below cost. • V .• • BONE s le Phone 113. CENTRAL GROCERY Wingham.t • ♦v•••••••••••••••••••••••• 444••••••••••••••.•••••••••• 100 LB. BAGS AT $6.00 t • 4 e 4 4 4 • MINOR LOCALS. -•—The High and Public Schools will close on Thursday (to -day) for a week for tha Eastsr holidays —Get your letter paper and envelopes at the TIMES office. —Boy Scout concert in the opera house on Friday evening, April 12th. —According to the Assessor's re- turns, Harriston has a population of 1,545. —Regular monthly meeting of the Public School Board next Tuesday evening. —Wheeled rigs were brought into use for the first time this season on Thurs- day last. PERSONALS. Miss I. Sheriff, of Lucknow is visit- ing with Miss Cora Sheriff. Mr. Semi. Fraliek left on Monday morning for the West. Mrs. John Rich, of London was visit- ing with Wingham friends this week. Miss Mae Mason left this week for Guelph to attend the Macdonald Insti- tute. Mr. Hugh Harris, of Asquith, Sask., is visiting with friends in Wingham and vicinity. Mrs. W. J. Casemore and childsen left on Monday for their new home near Woolsley, Sask. Mr. J. T. Scott, who spent the win- re- turnedre- turned to Chicago last week. —Turnberry Township Council will ter at his old meet in the Clerk's office at Bluevale next Monday. —Archibald Todd, a pioneer of Brant Township died at his home in Walker- ton on Saturday morning after a few weeks' illness. —Miss Beatrice Turner, a recent graduate of the Wingham Business College, has taken a position as sten- ographer in a law office in Toronto. --Mr. Merton Andison graduated from the Commercial Department of the Wingham Business College last week and left for Leamington. —The soft coal miners of America and the operators reached an amicable agreement on Friday night, and differ- ences will be adjusted without a strike. — The North Huron License Commis- sioners will meet in the Exchange Hot- el,Wingham, on Saturday April 20th to consider the granting of licenses for the ensuing year. — The regular monthly meeting of the W. C. T. T.J. will be held on Tues- day, April 9th, in the C. 0. F. hall. Meeting commences at 3 o'clock sharp. All members are requested to be pres- ent. —Provincial Constable Phippen in company with a detective was in Tees - water on Monday and laid a charge against the proprietor of the Vendome hotel for selling liquor without a license, Teeswater being a local option village. Provincial Constable Phippen is looking to the enforcement of the law. The wearing of a tight shoe has just cost a young woman of Baltimore, Md„ the loss of her right leg. Some weeks ago she bought a pair of new shoes which she wore for sevecal days, A slight irritation on the little toe, which she thought would wear off in a few days, developed into an ulceration. Then the foot began to swell, and finally the leg swelled. Thoroughly alarmed the girl applied for treatment at the Mercy Hospital, where the case was diagnosed as a gangrenous affection. The foot was opened and the wound sterolized, but it became more virulent, and the physicians decided that imme- diate amputation was imperative. The leg was taken off just below the hip. DUSD. TESSANT,—In Wingham, on April lst, Maria Button, wife of Mr. Wm. Fes - sant, in her 67th year. GitEme. — In Portage la Prairie, Man., on March 21st, Mary Wilson, relict of the late Walter Green, aged 51 years. MCLEon —In Ethel, on March 25th, Catharine, daughter of the late John McLeod, aged 18 years, 11 months and 9 days. Smut.— In Morris, on March 27th, Joseph Snaith, aged 82 years, 2 months and 27 days. SHOLDICE.— In McKillop, on March 24th, William Sholdice, aged 85 years. YOUNG.—In Sudbury, on March 31st, N. H. Young, formerly of Blyth, aged 73 years. C H. ROSS, D. D. S , Honor graduat Dental Surgeons ate of the Univer, Dentistry. ;Office over H. E. Ward .0 Co's., store, Wing- ham, Ont. .D.S. y!' the Royal College of atarin and Honor gradu- y of Toronto, Faculty of Mr. Arnott Brock, who has been spend- ing the past few weeks at his home in town returned to London on Tuesday. Mr. Alex. Davidson has accepted a position with Mr. Robt. Maxwell at Leamington and left for that place this week. Mrs. Barber, who has been visiting with her sister, Mrs. Brock for some weeks has returned to her home in Lis- towel. Mr. Oliver Mills returned to his home in Saskatoon, Sask., on Tuesday after spending the past few months in Wing - ham and district. Mr. Walter Anderson left this week for Regina where he has secured a pos- ition. His many friends will be sorry to hear of him leaving town. Mr. McLean Johnston completed a three months' course in the Wingham Business College and returned to his home in Lucknow on Friday of last week. Miss Pearl Dark has completed her course in the Wingham Business Col- lege last week and has returned to her home in Brussels for a few weeks be- fore accepting a position. Mr. Edward Inch graduated from the Commercial Department of the Wing- ham Business College last week and is spending a few days visiting his broth- er, Mr.S. Inch, principal of the Walk- erton Business College. —Messrs. V. C. and B. L. H. Bam- ford are the new publishers of the Lis- towel Standard. Mr. A. St. George Hawkins was the publisher from Feb'y, lst, 1878. The new proprietors are\ graduates of the office and have the best wishes of the TIMES in their new venture. —Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Davis quietly celebrated their golden wedding anni- versary at Mitchell on Friday. They were married 50 years ago in Mitchell by the late Rev. W. 13. Rally, and have resided there continuously ever since. Both Mr. and Mrs. Davis received many hearty congratulations. Mr. Davis is a brother of Mr. H. Davis, of this town. —The jewellery, stationery and wall paper business, conducted here for a number of years by Mr. Robt. Knox, has been transferred to his son, Mr. A. M. Knox, who is now ready for busi- ness in the new stand in the Wilson block. Mr. Knox has just received a large stock of new wall paper and par- ties in need of wall paper will do well to call at this store and get prices. 2/2fizey'lert:..-zade,-E;v Y. Ri. C. A. BLDG., LONDON. ONT. BUSINE S and SH'11 T.IANi) SUB.117.CTS. Regis.e;rcd last season upwards of 300 students and placed every graduate. Seven specially qualified ra;ular t achero. One hundred and fifty London Erms employ our trained help. Collate in sesslcn from Sept. 5 to June 30. Enter any time. Catalogue Free. igiale ffid it ahorthr ad - °-b J. W. 1YESTCRVLLT,.m.. J. 1;'. WESTERVELT, Chartered Accountant, Principal. vice PriacioaL 15 Mr. Andrew Harvey, farmer of Shed- den, was killed on the M. C. R. track at St. Thomas. A White League ;has, says a Standard of Empire correspondent, been formed 'at Pretoria, having for its object the prevention of any equality, socially or politically, being brought about between the white and colored races. Twenty-five counties in Michigan voted on Monday on the question of prohibition or high license. The advo- cates of license carried eleven counties, the prohibitionists carried fourteen, Nevertheless it was a victory for the "wets," for they gained six counties where formerly prohibition ruled, while the "drys" gained but two new adherents to their column, At a recently held convention of the Ontario Vegetable Grower's Association a munition was passed urging the authorities both of Ontario and the Do- minion to endeavor to bring a large supply of skilled laborers for gardeners and vegetable growers, n er Al little Chinese boy is rid rq uarrrw- tine in the Toronto General Hospital, Two doctors think he is suffering from smallpox, while the superintendent be- lieves it is a ease of leptosy in a mild form, and the boy is to be sent to the leper colony at Treadle, oft the coast of New Brunswick. New Telephone Directory. The Bell Telephone Company of Can- ada is soon to print a new iss of its OFFICIAL TELEPHONE DIR ' TORY for the District of Western 0 ario includ- ing WING . AM 1 Parties who co template becoming Subscribers, or those wish changes in their present entry should place their orders with the Local Manager at once to insure insertion in this issue. Connecting Companies Should also report additions andchan- ges in their list of subscribers, either to the Local Manager, or direct to the Special Agent's Department, Montreal. The Bell Telephone Company of Canada Very Low Rates and Special Trains For Homeseekers. Those taking advantage of the Home - seekers' Excursions should 'bear in mind the many sxclusive features offer- ed by the Canadian Pacific Railway in connection with a trip to the West. It is the only all -Canadian route. Only line operating through trains to West- ern Canada. No change of depots. Only line opersting through Standard and Tourist Sleepers to Winnipeg and Vancouver. All equipment is owned and operated by Canadian Pacific Rail- way, affording the highest form of efficiency. Dining car service unsur- passed. Homeseekers' rates will be in effect April 2, 16, 30, May 14, 28, June 11, 25, July 9, 23, Aug. 6, 20, Sept. 3, 17, and round trip second-class tickets will be issued via Canadian Pacific Railway from Ontario points at very low rates, for example; --Winnipeg and return $34.00,. Edmonton and return $42,00, and other points in proportion. Return limit (10 days. For the accommodation of Canadian Pacific Railway passengers a special train will leave Toronto 2.00 p.m on above dates, comprised of Tourist and Colonist Sleepers. Colonist Sleepers may be occupied free of ehagre. Pas- sengers, however, must provide their own bedding. Tourist sleeping cars wall be operated through to Edmonton via Saskatoon, also through to Win- nipeg inni a and Calgary. A moderate charge is made for berths in Tourist ears. Both Tourist and Colonist cars ate provided with cooking ranges, which trainmen have instructions to keep in condition.. Full particulars from any Canadian Pacific Railway agent. Ask for copy of Homeseekers' Booklet, CA:p D , EASTER SINGLE FARE Between all stations in Canada Port Arthur and East GOOD GOING APRIL 4, .5, 6, 7, 8 Return limit, April 10 (Minimum Rate of 25c) SETTLERS' TRAINS -- TO — WESTERN GANADA Will Leave Toronto 10.20 p.m. EACH TUESDAY During March and April J. H. BEEMER, Agent, Wingham. GOOD KING BROS• PRICES GQODS RIGHT 1 Highost QuaIity_Seeds 0111101111111 ROOT, FIELD AND GARDEN VARIETY icgazgassouggigrimissussw RED CLOVER, MAMMOTH RED CLOVER ALSIKE CLOVER, TIMOTHY, ALFALFA CLOVER, BARLEY. MANGEL SEED MAMMOTH LONG RED, GIANT YELLOW INTERMEDIATE, YELLOW . GLOBE, - ROYAL GIANT SUGAR MANGEL, ROYAL GIANT WHITE SUGAR MANGEL, EARLY LEVIA THAN. TURNIP SEEDS DERBY, NEW CENTU.RY, PERFECTION, KANGAROO, HALL WESTBURY, HART- LEY'S BRONZE, GREYSTONE. YELLOW ABERDEEN, HIGHLAND PRIZE, GOOD LUCK, JUMBO. AS SEEDS ARE GOIN G TO BE SCARCE, WE WOULD ADVISE EARLY BUYING TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT. - PRODUCE WANTED. G BROS. PRODUCE WANTED WE WANT YOUR TRADE Eat Raisins. On April 30th, the people of California will celebrate the fourth annual Calif- ornia Raisin Day when the slogan is "eat raisin bread, eat raisin pie, eat raisins cooked or raw, but eat em any- how." The idea of the cel ration is to assist one of the greater industries of the State by bringing a native product before the publi as rominently as pos- sible and after years the institut- ion has become q ite popular. It is not by any means confined however within the borders of California for many of the Eastern railways feature the dusk fruit by placing special raisin dishes on the menus of their dining cars for thatday. The Grand Trunk has fallen into line on pre\ions anniversaries and will again give prominence to raisin dishes throug- out their system on April 30th, this year. David Laird, a student at the Guelph' Agricultural College, was attacked and seriously injured by a bull. t Quick Results May be depended upon from the use of our Want Ads. The births, deaths, rnarrla- ges and the other Classified Colunlns• are usually inclu- Jed in even a very perfunc- tory persuat of the paper. They areas good for general business as they are for " help Wanted," etc. a,wNiaw ail sr •e, sea, Kt °C Y 1..„ Cen& & S DoaleTacl; Lig: Eastsr Holiday Rates Single fare for round trip. Minimum charge twenty-five cents between,all stations in Canada. Good going April 4, 5, 6, 7. 8th. Return limit April 10th, 1912. IIOMESEEKERS EXCURSIONS TO WESTERN CANADA Via Chicago April 2nd, 16th and 30th and every second Tuesday thereafter until Sept. 17th inclusive. Winnipeg and return $34.00 Edmonton and return $42.00 Tickets good for 60 days. Propor- tionate rates to other poit.tsin Mani- toba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. Tickets will also be on sale on cer- tain dates via Sarnia and Northern Navigation Company. Low Rates to Pacific Coast Tickets on sale daily until April 15th Settlers On Way Tickets to Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Al- berta, on sale every Tuesday March and April. When Goin$ T� York,Philadelphia, Buffalo New Buffalo, via Grand Tunk Montreal travelv Railway System the only double track route. For Tickets and further informa- tion call on G. Lamont, Depot Agent or address A. E. Duff, D,P.A., To- o nto, Ont. PROPERTY FOR SALE. The undersigned offers for sale his desirable property in the Wingham Town Plot, containing ten acres, more or less. On the premises is t a good frame house in good condition; a good frame barn; hard and soft .water, spring near the house. The property would make an excellent home for a retiredfarmer. Will be sold ata bargain for immediate sale. JOHN MITCHELL, Wingham P.O. o ?TEN i RAL STRA.TFORD. ONT. e Our classes are now larger than ever before but we have enlarged our quarters and we have room for a few more students. You may en- ter at any time. We have a staff of nine experienced instructors and our courses are the best. Our graduates succeed. This week three recent graduates informed us they have positions paying $65, $70, $125 per month. We have three departments —Commercial, Shorthand and Tele- graphy. Write for our free catalogue now. D. A. McLACHLAN PRINCIPAL. HOMESEEKERS EXCURSIONS TO Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta Special Trains lent Toronto 2,00 pia. on APRIL 2,16, 90 MAY 14, 21 JUNE 11, 26 JULY 9, 23 AUG. 6, 20 SEPT, 9, 17 Second class tidttNorthweta from Ostntariopoint statations to principal LOW ROUND.TRIP RATES Winnipeg nod return 834.00• Edmonton and rctunt 842.00. and to other points in proportion. Tickets food to return within 60 days from going date. TOURIST SLEEPING CARS through to Edmonton via Saskatoon, also to Winnipeg and Cdgary via Main Line on all excursions, Com- fortable berths,fully equipped raed with bedding, can be Moved at odgrata rates throughfaal agent• early appffcatlon must be made. Alt{ 'roPt HOMEEEEREAB' PAMPHLET eonninirVt rates and full informiion, Apply to carat C.P.R. Agent at M. G. MURPH'f', cont. Pam. Att., T'arotllt. ONLY OIREOt LINO 110 NAME OF CARS J. H. BEBtYtElt, Agent, 'gingham. amionme 6.000 FRIDAY Friday, This Week April 5th Being a Public Holiday THIS STORE WILL BE CLOSED All DAY Open Thursday evening until 10 o'clock. - WILLIS & CO. Stole Agents THE SHOE STORE. zree41'. smokl for Ladies. ••••••••••4*•4•44•••♦••••• •••••••••••••••••••••••••• • [AWAKENIN • OF • • 1 - Now SPRING that Spring is at hand house cleaning • order for some time and nearly every women will • • want some new furnishings for her home, some • particular room will need a new Rug, Car- pet, or covering of some kind, and to meet those requirements we have put a larger assortment than ever in • • ••: • • •; • • will be in • 2 Linoleums and Oilcloths -; • • • • • We have Nairns Scotch Imported in X Quality 12 patterns t to select from, Inlaid Linoleums and Floor Oils in Block or Floral designs. Square and Carpets •� 4 V I have in stock for your inspection Union and Wool i' Squares suitable for Bed Rooms. Tapestry Rugs ' from $5.00 to $i 5 0o each. Velvet Squares in Oriental and other designs. Wilton Squares, Brussels, and Axminister all imported. Also Lace Curtains, Curtain Net and Scrims in a great variety. . 4 Produce of all kinds wanted Potatoes, Beans, But - Iter, Eggs, etc, .� An to T. A. Wig SIiA:C�iiNOt':.� PHONE 89. WINGHAIVM, ONT,