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The Wingham Times, 1912-07-04, Page 1• THE WIN(iHAM TIMES. VOL. XLI.—NO. 2109. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY 1, 1912. S1 A YEAR IN ADVANCE Rexall Sarsaparilla Topic BLOOD PURIFIER SYSTEMIC TONIC Will remove that Tired Felling This is the best blood purifier on the market and if you are not thoroughly satisfied with it We Refund Your Money Rexall Sarsaparilla Tonic contains Sarsapariela Shetingia Burdock Oiunenno Dandelion Mandrake Cascara Strych rine 128 doses for 1C0 cents We fit glasses properly by the nb.to•date method of sight testing Walton McKihboo� ?71:0 Store Macdonald Block, Wingham. C. N. Griffin GENERAL AGENT FIRE LIFE ACCIDENT PLATE GLASS WEATHER insurance Coupled with a REAL ESTATE and MONEY LOANING Business. Issuer of Marriage Licenses. Ofoe over Malcolm's Grocery. H. DAVIS WINGHAM, ONTARIO Agent for Allan Line Cunard Line Donaldson Lines. Canadian Northern Lines Ocean Steamships. Chrstie',s Grocery PHONE 59. Jacob's (Blyth) Berries While They Last Holbrookes Mali Vinegar We can strongly recommend this Vinegar both from experience in its use, and also by the testimony of many of our customers. Rep. quart bottles 2Oe. have got it also on tap. Try Holbrookes Sardines I Oc and 15c per tin We believe there is no better Sar- dine on the market, we've sampled them and find them ahead of most kinds. They are put up in the very best of oil. Nothing better for a quick lunch. ..r..-._..-..... -e.._.e-.4. This is the Tea and Coffee Store ..0^.+..-•••-.-.1 .... r.......- ....-e-�..-�-.-. Choice Batter and Fresh Eggs Wanted. Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers. League Basball Game. Two good games l Town League were � On Wednesday eveni won from the facto] of 12 to 11. On F foundry and high S and the score stood darkness the game Untied. Both game baseball in the Syed last week. g, the foundryteam team by a score iday -evening the hoop teams played l4 to 14e Owing to ould not be con - were well attended. Girls wanted at the National Hotel at once. Boys into Mischief. One day recently number of boys caught an animal ieh was in a past- ure field and badly ut the animal with knives. The guilt parties will be braught to justice i a trick of this kind is again carried ou On Sunday last four lads made a r id on Mr. John Ag- new's strawberry atch in Lower Wing - ham and besides h ]ping themselves to the berries, did c nsiderable, damage to property. The oys were caught by Provincial Constabl Phippen and having made good the dan ge were allowed their liberty after receiving a good warning. WANTED.—Two bright, smart young m en to learn the upholstering. .Apply to WALKER & CLEGG, Wingham. Married i Detroit. A quiet wedding toot place in De- troit, on Tuesday, June 25th, when Mise Emma Pattiso +, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Pat ison, of this town, became the bride of Mr. Thos. Leakey, of Palmerston. e ceremony was performed by Rev. i r. Hollinrake, at the home of the b ide's sister, Mrs. Falsom. The brid was very prettily dressed in a blue su t and wore a large picture hat. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Leakey le t Detroit to spend a short time in Bu' alo, Belleville and Toronto. They wi reside in Palmer- ston. The bride w s one of Wingham's most popular young ladies and the TIMES heartily joi . with numerous friends in wishing and Mrs, Leak- ey many years of ha py and prosperous wedded life. WHEAT FOR FE .—A car load of wheat for feed wi arrive Friday at our warehouse, G. ' LIN & MILLS. Choral Soci ty Concert. The warm weath and the outdoor attractions of differ nt kinds on Friday evening last, made small attendance at the Choral Soc ety concert in the opera house. Ther was a chorus of fifty-eignt voices a d the different sel- ections were very much appreciated. The solo parts were taken by Mrs. J. C. Smith, Miss Gilchrist, Miss Farquharson, Messrs. H. A. Percy, F. J. Hill, J. H. Chr stie. Mr. J. W. Dun- can rendered two ornet solos and Mrs, Geo. C. Hanna tw piano solos. Mrs. Geo. C. Hanna tis as the accompanist and J. Henry ('hri tie, the conductor. The Choral Societylhas been an excel- lent organization far the young people of Wingham and Mk. Christie and the other officers are tote praised for the interest they have t. ken in the work. We would have li ed 'very much to have seen the work f the Society more appreciated by our ownspeople. Read Willis & Co.'s Adv. on page 8 L. 0. L. The members of with visiting mem vine service in St. Sunday evening at mon will be preach H. Croly. Membe requested to meet at 6.15 p. m. ko Church. Wingham L. 0. L. ]ers will attend di- aul's Church next 7 o'clock. The ser - el by Rev. Bro. E. s of the Order are t the Orange Hall Buttermilk for sale at the Creamery Kent block. Prizes for The Department the Ontario Fruit G have arranged to c competition in the For the purpose t divided into six dis prizes will be give to $72, according county is in what trict No. 5 and th ed to apples. Losv.—A Pearl Brooch on Friday last. Finder will be rewarded by leaving same at the Tams office. rchards. f Agriculture and towers' Association nduct at; orchard rovince this year. e province has been ricts, each of which , ranging from $15 he acreage. Huron 111 be known as Dis- competition is limit - Visiting t e Old Home. Not alone the i Old Boys' Assoc] many a family ci are looking forw pations to the an leaves Toronto o urday, July 6, i the one going fro ston and Kincar going on to Str It is expected t will reach Wingha turning, special tr eardine at 5 p. 9th, but tickets ar any regular train number of excurs'onists will make an auto trip through he county and the party will be in ingham for Sunday night. embers of the Huron tion of Toronto, but cle in the old County, rd with eager antici- ual excursion which the morning of Sat - two special trains, ] Guelph to Palmer- ine, and the other tford and Goderich. t the special train about noon. Re- n will leave Kin- ., on Tuesday, July good to return on up to Tuesday. A Pretty Ju e Wedding. A pretty weddin was solemnized at the home of Mr. '.. II. Musgrove, M. P. P., and Mrs. M sgrove, John street, on Thursday las , when their eldest daughter, Ethel, • as united in marriage with Mr. William J. Greer. The cere- mony was conduc ed by the Rev. W. L. Rutledge, D. D., pastor of the Metho- dist Church, and the wedding march was played by M ss May Powell. The bride was given way by her father, and wore charm use satin with pearl trimming, a tulle veil with orange blos- soms and carried a boquet of bridal roses and lily of t e valley. Miss Edna Musgrove, the litt e sister of the bride, was maid of hono , wearing pink and carrying pink an white sweet peas. At the conclusion of the ceremony a dainty dejeuner w served, the tables being decorated w th daisies and ferns. bir. and Mrs. Greer left later for Mon- treal, Quebee and New York, the bride travelling in a br wn broadcloth suit and tuscan hat. n their return they will reside in Win ham. Among out- of-town guests wer Mrs. Greer, Miss Greer, Mr. and Mrs. A. Welch, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Greer Mr. A. E. Greer, Messrs. F. and S. etch, Miss Henry, Toronto; Miss Simpson, Chicago; Miss Kerr, Clinton. emlaloifex Death of After an illness eral months, El wife of Mr. John way on Thursda deceased lady had January, and gre until she passed p Jackson was born r] Haldimand county, near Caledonia, w ere she spent her early life. Nearly thirty-three years ago she was marrii to Mr. Jackson and since her mania resided in Ham- ilton, Leamington, Harriston and Wingham. She was a woman of kind- ly disposition and we. beloved by many friends. Besides h husband she is survived by one siste , Miss Barrington, of Caledonia, who as been residing here for some time. Her only brother, who resided on the h mestead, died last January. The rema ns were taken to Caledonia on Saturd, y morning for in- terment in the fami plot. rs. Jackson. xtending over sev- abeth Barrington,. Jackson, passed a - evening last. The een ailing since last gradually weaker acefully away. Mrs. Bowlers Away Five rinks of spent Dominion Day Southampton. The five autos and was pleasant outings the club have had for a party left Wingham game was played in morning and at So afternoon. In both ham players lost the narrow margin. Th could be desired and trip was made in go out a mishap of any was composed of R. VanStone, Robt. Al ford, D. B. Porter, L. F. Binkley, W. J. ardson, IC. Rae, Rob tel, C. M. Walker, Smith, C. P. Smi Dudley Holmes, Hanna and 11. 13. E for Holiday. ingham bowlers 'n Kincardine and rip was made in one of the most members of the long time. The 7 a. m. and a incardine in the hainpton in the laces the Wing- ames by a very day was all that he very pleasant time and with - kind. The party Vanstone, C. G. en, A. M. Craw - Dr. A. J. Irwin, Boyce, N. Rich- . Towle, C. Iinech- C. Dallas, A. E. li, Wm. Holmes, . E. Porter, John iott. WEST HURON 1 TITUTE. The annual meetin; of the West Huron Farmers' Instit to was held in Dungannon, on Saturlay, June 22nd. Directors for the en uing year were elected as follows: Thos. Stothers, D ngannon; John Long, Kintail; Jas. H. yden, Port Al- bert; Donald McLean, I othian; J. A. Mallough, Dungannon. Wm. Bailie, Dungannon; D. B. Mur ay, St. Helens; R. C. McGowan, F. M tcalf, R. Sloan, James Tunney, all o Blyth; W. G. Parks, Westfield; J. eillespie, White- church; J. T. Currie, J A. Morton, D. McDonald, all of Wing am; Wm. Lyon, J. W. Cartwright, H. H. Hill, all of Londesboro'; J. Fingl. d, Witmer; R. E. Manning, Wm. Ti lady, Jas. Cor- nish, all of Clinton; J. W. Salkeld, W. H. Robertson, J. E. .m, H. J. Morris, all of Goderieh; S. turdy, Holmes- ville; Geo. Tebbutt, olmesville; Hugh Hill, Benmiller; E. V Lawson, Dunlop; R. M. Young, Carlow J. A. Mallough, of Dungannon, who has filled the office o president during the past year, was •e -elected to that position, and Win. B:ilie,ofDungannon, was re-elected seer;tary and treasurer. J. W. Cartwright, •f Londesboro'. was elected vice-presid nt. Chas. Girvin and John Dustow of Nile, are the auditors. It was decide to hold the regular meetings next inter at Holmesville and Londesboro', and the supplement- ary meetings at Kintail, Dungannon, St. Helens, Nile, Blyth and Wingham. New Five - On Dominion D the new five dollar new note has bee siderable number given to the pub The new bill is a of workmanship. it has an extremel dian scene—the Nova Scotia, wi train coming (low on the Fo]leigh M verse side the num the bill is repeated It is a remarka paper money, the evident at a glanc pitted being at on and thoroughly C. ollar Bill. y there was issued Dominion bill. The prepared and con - were 'ready to be c on Monday last. rticularly fine piece n the obverse side well executed Cana- entworth Valley in h an intereolonial the famous grade ntain. On the re- ral represented by over and over again. y good specimen of denomination being FOR RENT. —Three rooms in the Stone Block for rental. Apply at TIMES office. Baseball Boys at Wroxeter. The Wingham b seball boys spent the Dominion Day oliday in attending the celebration a Wroxeter where they played a frien ly game with the Brussels players. he game was the best played by th boys this season. At the end of the ninth innings the score was 5-5. Two more innings were played and in the ; eventh innings the Wingham boys male the winning run. The Wingham bat ery was composed of Messrs. Telfer an Sturt and Pitcher Telfer struck out .eventeen men. Wingha Man Praised. The following ley Express refe ley, the popular 1 Bell Telephone trouble on the Ru 4th con. for some called experts we, to make the ne they all failed The Directors dee rom last week's Rip- s to Mr. L. F. Bink - cal manager for the :—"There has been •al Telephone on the weeks. Several so - e brought to Ripley essary repairs, but o locate the trouble. ded to call Mr. Bink - ley, who is manager of the Bell Com- pany's office at ingham. This gen- tleman very kindly consented to give inloss company the ience and if possible e difficulty. It took iours to locate the ry few minutes to y repairs. Mr. Bink - n one thousand as a He has the thanks he courtsey he has that is in opposition the Huron and 1 benefit of his expe help them out of t him a very few trouble and a v. make the necessa ley is one man telephone exper of the public for shown a compel) to him. PERSONALS. Mr, R. Lane visi a few days. Miss Chrissie friends in Galt. Miss Ryan, of with friends in tow Mr. John Coultes at his home in bore Mr. Wesley Ev home from Goderi Mr. Harvey W, relatives in Seafo; Mr. R. Lloyd, o' day at his home it Mr. C. Knox, o1 his holidays in Wi Miss Florence V. ed home from Chi Mr. Allen, of T day with friends Miss Jennie M. her parental hom Miss E. Porter, holidays at her h Mr. E. H. Bi] visiting with his Mr. Geo. Tees, holidays at his par Dr. W. J. Price, visiting old Wingha, Mr. Ed. Small spent the holidays a Los'r! -A lady's small sized gold watch. Finder will be rewarded by leaving at Knox's Jewelery Store. Wedding • t Lucknow. The home of Mr Lucknow, was th event on Wedn when, in the prese vited guests, her Lees, was united Charles F. Riche the hour of ele strains of Loheng played by Miss Doi party entered the took their place be ers. Rev. J. S. formed the ceremo given away by h She was dressedirt with pearl trimmi and carried a bo and Lily of the V Jean and Marger embroidery dresse carnations, were groom's gift to th d in Toronto for intoul is visiting Velland is visiting spent the holidays t. rett has returned His is visiting with th. Galt, spent the hell - town, Toronto, is spending igham. nNorman has return- ippawa. fronto spent the holi- n Wingham. theson is visiting at in Tiverton. of Toronto, spent the me in town. d spent the holidays arents at Woodstock f Sarnia spent the ntal home in town. f Orangeville, was n friends last week. �f St. Catharines, his home in town. Miss Gladys Bra dt, of Walkerton visited at the home f Mrs, J. J. El- liott. Miss Gretta Kenn dy returned home from the Normal Se ool in London last week. Miss May Dru mond, of Toronto spent the holidays t her parental home in town, Miss Fay Morton of Toronto, is vis- iting at the home o her uncle, Mr. J. A. Morton. Mr. and Mrs. Ship ington, of Windsor, were visitors at the Pasonage for over the holiday. Mr. F. J. Mooney, of Hespeler was visiting at his home n town for over the holiday. •Mr. and Mrs. Wilinore Scott spent the holidays with relatives and friends in Seaforth. Messrs. C. G. Vai McKibbon were in days this week. Herbert Bond, of the holidays with h rold Drummond. Mr, and Mrs. Norman Disney, of Berlin spent the holihays with Mr. Disney's mother. . Dorothy Douglas, scene of a pretty sday, June 26'':, ce of about fifty '.i- dest daughter, A.ina n marriage to Mr. dson. Promptly at n o'clock, to the n's wedding march Lees, the wedding drawing room and .re a bank of flow - uncap, B. D., eer- y. The bride was ✓ brother William. cream duchess satin, gs and allover lace, uet of cream roses ]ley. Little Misses Douglas, in white and carrying white aids of honor. The bride was a pend- ant sot with amethysts, to the maids of honor a gold necklace and gold bracelet respectively, and to the organist a pearl crescent. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Gray and Howard Gray, of Wingham;` attended the wedding. , and the scone de- You can get more furniture And bet- e Beautiful, artistic ter furniture for less money and less nadian. talk at WALKER'S Furniture store. Stone and J. W. oronto for a few Toronto is spending s sister, Mrs. Er- Mr. Wm. Britton of Owen Sound, was visiting for a few days with old friends in Wingham. Mr. and Mrs. 1Jas. G. Stewart. o€, ling on old friends in' Matey People Kil`ne, ys. fir' ll Exceed Mr Geo. Srigl.v, of Toronto was . w,• ]e in Lower W1rghene i : a:...- c:. Mr. Chas. Mo re. of ferect.2 visiting for overiilte he::da ^. wigs '-- father, Mr. Win & M.,oe�re. v:s t, dt . e:En3. � c PROMOTION AMINATIONS. •The following are recent promotion e Wingham Public Se SENIOR Total 590. Pass O. Rintoul 547, Kennedy 528, J. Holmes 517, K. S ron 516, D. Hines 5 K. Disney 506, Webb 498, C. Isar G. Cantolon 489, E Ritchie 482, W. Se ing 473, T. Bottr 461, M. Cassels 45 Hart 446, S. McLe 434, L. Hoffman N. B ennett 418, the results of the aminations at the II TO IV. 354. F. Walker 537, H. Maxwell 523, P. ith 510, S. Hamil- 6, F. Carruth 512, Patterson 502, V. 494, M. Smith 489, Dore 483, N. Mc- aefer 475, M. Read - 11 464, C. Hingston 3. Currie 448, E. n 439, N. Christie 432, F. Moffatt 420, H. Dennis 415", N. Haugh 410, M. Po tock 399, N. Vanal- stine 397'', E. Rogers 387", A. Taylor 344*, R. Walker 301=,. 5 pupils, with (5 very low on Arith JUNIOR TO Cameron Mae. Fred Sturdy, Jas. Chris Newman, K. Davidson, Vera Sti Mary Austin, Ro Christie, Winnie Smith, Frank Rol man, Charlie Isard, Lila Bell, Bert Wil iams, Harold Mann, Margaret Piper, illie Dear; Linda McLeod, Lottie Zu brigg, Lottie Stev- ens. after names, came etic. ENIOR THIRD. sh, George Allen, Sell, Ruby Hewer, thleen Mills, Vera cker, Teddy Murch, Forsythe, Jean Walker; Charlie inson, Earls Huff - Howard McDonald, SENIOR II T Laurie Duncan, Smith, Catharine more, Aileen Kenn: Charlie Lloyd, Stan ma Sanderson, Lily Johnston, Evelyn A vis, Viola Hamilton, neth Nicol, Florenc Johnson, Albert Pocock. JUNIOR II T Gordon Cruicksh cock, Mentie Reid, vis Lutton, Madelin I-Iuffman, Isabelle JUNIOR III. oe Saint, Reggie dams, May Pass- dy, Sarah Brown, ey Robinson, Thel- Casemore, Ernest gus, Leonard Jar - Ella Dobie, Ken- : Hinsclifte, Velma oomfield, Charlie SENIOR II. nk, Clarence Po- ertie Stevens, Jar - Walker, Howaru Simmons, Annie Blackhall, Isabelle ' eid, James Alien, Chester Stapleton, Vietta Hill, Irene Day, Marguerite Dalgleish, Clifford Robertson, Downs y Lynett. SENIOR t0 JR. II. Nellie Boardman Alex. Baird, Fred chie, Norman Shiel Sydney Holmes, Earl Wild, Wilfr Piper, Charlie Hen Lizetta Johnstone, eli, Gordon McRit- , Carrie Hingston, Harriett Williams, l Ellacott, Freddie erson, Ivan Bell. WOOL WANTED. • 50,000 ,lbs Highest Prices, Cash or Trade.— KING BROS. --- — --._r - CYCLONE Toronto, were ca town for a few d visiting at his ho: for over the holii Mrs. Pertly l:a in Alliston after ret.arm,d !4' '".. 3 $0 4': c tv vrt e.s ..... r.... i c:x: tie debri her son. Mr. 11. 1. i'c':" Y. for whidh Regina Mr. and Mr:. W1:fred > ryfag:e a_e other bodies. for visiting fer .a fe :ink Pyre. Mr. and r'efore the det, Mrs. Axe x : auithn °n1'; .re°.. away. John Pend.Toren .:as teen Three of the fi s iendirg'i'e ;i:* two fin:.. ruins, the Y. M. sister, Airs. "erre' ��n arfra:.�a. Public Library. ` R- roundhouse,' Mr. a::e? 3:1':. I'.tt Iltaraidt.*:a. of tine office buildi Oshawa were visi leg for a few days residences are with Mr. Ilamiite mother. Mrs. H. - Everything on L Hamilton for a distance of Postmaster ant ed. The southern way on a pleasanwas filled with fi lakes and will buildings, the hom firs..(DDrr,.))Ke . Fort William.citizens. All these on Wednesday Kincardine and e six or eight weel The choir of Sl on Monday for B have rented a co a week at the lap Claude and Leamington, we days with relati Wingham and dist let, Rev. D. Perrie from the West, h• ton attending the byterian General A Mrs. Fisher are a - holiday trip up REGINA. SUMMED OUTING SHOES Stylish new effr-cts in Out- ing Shoes for Men and for Women. The smartest Out- ing Shoes are here. Shoes for Te nnis, Yachting, Camping, • Rowing and for every other sport. White and black canvas and cooley cloth. Some with rub- ber soles --some leather trim- med. High and low cuts, 75c, $l.00, $1.25 to $ [.5o. The variety of std les, prices and sizes is complete. I and Property Less Ie.0000.000. v -four of whom a. and n property t1 million dollars— :atest news of the! y the cyclone which o'clock Sunday as is known, but of the hugb blocks was famous lie many - it will. be days yet is have been moved See us for Trunks and Valises. W J. GREER lest churches are in A., Y. W. C. A., ictoria School, ('. P. freight sheds, many igs and hundreds of mass of wreckage. ne and Smith streets o miles is demolish- alf of these streets e brick and stone of the wealthiest were swept away rd and the debris the pend a few days at Hedy and family left for their cottage at .as if made of cardb jtpect to be away for scattered for ]Hiles. s• Sweeping on, the Paul's Church left way tracks, where incardine where they tage and will spend grain, with iron e. machinery, were laytMwell, of thhad been t l visitingonaxfor 'a few Hugh ey elevatorstoy fi es and friends in machinery and hous as returned home ving been at Edmon- ieetings of the Pres- sembly. Mrs. Newton Hil Rev. Newton Hill, ing her sister, Mrs the past few we her home in Toron Mr. Peter Camp for Alsask, Saslc., daughter, Mrs. W has been here fo Campbell will sp, months in the We here will wish him in the West but al him become a pep Wingham. , widow of the late who has been visit - R. Lockhart, for ks has returned to o. yell left. on Monday accompanied by his D. Bentley, who r some time. Mr. and the next few t. Many old friends a pleasant sojourn hope to again see Imanent resident of yclone hit the rail- cars loaded with irders and heavy ppled over as if ains. ed with grain and s loaded with im- plements went cr Shing down before the furious rush of he wind; even con- crete and steel bu ldings standing in the path of the sto m were crumpled up and demolished. As far as we have been able to learn no former residents .f this section were killed in the disaste Mrs. Benj. Jen- kins and Miss Edna Jenkins left here last Wednesday to visit with Mr. Jen- kins, who has been het Regina for some time. Sole Agent. TRUNKS AND VALISES:—Big stock of select from at lowest prices. W. J. GREER. WHY wINgHAMr There are a hundred reasons why you should live in Wingham. A few of them are: -- It is a wide awake town. Has large manufacturing industries. Good railway facilities, All day electric light power at low prices. Splendid schools! Good boating and fishing. A well developed sewer system. Abuudance ofpurewater. Beautiful maple lined avenues. Fine churches. A well equipped hospital. Banks, stores, hotels and offices, second to noi:.e. Real Estate values firm. Special This We61{, The residence of Mr. Mutch on but er Street will be sold right as the owner has gone to Leamington. Ritchie & Conn BEAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE Z SASKATOON PROPERTY.—Parties hav- ing Saskatoon property would do well to communicate with Box 068, Saska- toon, Sask. We would be glad to give you a price on same, or if you wish to dispose of property, will be glad to sell it for you. issa,a,remen®sa,ns THEY ARE GOOD CONFEDERATION AND C. P. R. CIGARS FOR SALE IN TOWN memimmemeommesprerwormenumeorimen HOME STUDY Thousands of ambitious young people aro being instructed in their homes Iip our Home Study Dept. You may iiinish ' at College if you delire Pay when- ever you wish. shirty Years` Exper- ienee. Largest trainers in Canada. Enter any day. Pasitions gunrnnteed. If you wish to save hoard and learn while you earn, write for particulars. NO VACATION Wingham Business Colleg GOO. sPOTTON, President