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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1912-08-22, Page 8MINOR LOCALS. --rWinghem fail flair on September 10th and n7tb. —Listowel's tax rate for this year is 213 mills on the dollar. —You can get a espy of the Wing - barn fall fear pi i.:o list zit the Thin office. —The bcevy ra:iie of the p;a: tfew clays have hindered the Pari c `in harvesting operationts. —The II;:rveeters' I?:seursion to the West from this; section will he held on Friday of this week.. —The Clinton bowling ri,ik, with Mr. L-Ioover as Map, Avon the Ontario eup in Toronto last week. —.Ameeting of the Town Council will be held next Monday evening to deal with general business. —The Canada Furniture Manufac- turers are building a large addition to their factory in Walkeapton. • •-David Dickenson, for 45 years divi- sion court bailiff at Clinton, died last week at Brantford, aged 84 years. —The TIMES is sorry to report that Mr. Wm. Bone was confined to his home for a few days through illness. —Mr. David Lougheed has been ap- pointed Dominion Immigration Agent for Wingham and surrounding country. —Mr. and Mrs. John Wallace, of L ordwich celebrated the fiftieth anni- versary of their marriage on Wednes- day. —Miss Sperling A. T. C. M., Classes in Piano, Theory and Fletcher Method, open Sept. lst. Arrangements made for lessons any time on or before that date. —Robert Hutchinson, collector of customs at Listowel for fourteen years, has resigned owing to poor health. C. G. Berger has been named as his suc- cessor. —The Great North-Western Tele- graph Company have decided to dis- continue their offices at Zurich and Bayfield, Ont. Telephone competition is given as the reason for this action. ' —The Harriston town council decided t6 submit to the rate -payers within a month's time, a by-law providing for the raising of $12,000 to be used in in- stalling an electric light system there. --A very interesting game of base- ball was played on the town park on Thursday evening last between the Belgrave and Western Foundry teams. The Belgrave boys won by a score of 9-7. CHURCH NOTES. The induction of Rev. W. A. Brem- mer, late of Ripley, into the pastorate of Alma Street Presbyterian Church at St. Thomas took place on Thursday evening last. The meetings in the Salvation Army Hall on Saturday evening and on Sun- day will be conducted by Ernest Pug - mire, Euphonium Soloist of the Toronto Staff Band. The meetings will be of a musical character. PERSONALS. Misses Nellie and Millie visiting in Guelph. Miss Dora Knechtel is friends in London. Miss Minnie Halliday is frienda in Amblr]ey. Mr. M. Telfer is spendinghisholidays at his home in Milton. Miss Elia Scott, of London is visiting at the home of Mr. H. B. Elliott. Mr. H.13.Robinson of Aberdeen, Sask. was calling on old friends this week. Miss Ina Rich, of London was visit- ing with Wingham frient,s last week. Mrs. M. Huffman is in Toronto this week attending the millinery openings. Miss Alice Menn has returned home after spending her holidays in Guelph. Miss Luella Stalker has returned after spending her holidays in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. S. VanNorman have returned home from Hamiota, Man. Mrs. Arch. Roberton has returned home after a few weeks' visit in the West. Mrs. T. M. IIFrderecn h rd family left on Wednesday for the. it new home in the West. re Mr. Edward Small of St. Catherines is spending a few days at his home in town. Mr. Alex. Davidson, of Leamington spent a few days at his parental home in town. V Miss Ruby Duff of Utica, N.Y., spent a few days with Miss Burdetta Mc- Cracken. Miss Grace Greer was visiting for a few days with friends in Brussels and Cranbrook. I1liss Clara Clow, of Toronto is visit- ing with her aunts, Misses Annie and Bella Clow. Mrs. A. M. Crawford has returned home after visiting at Grand Bend for some weeks. Mrs. T. Hall and Miss Ethel Ha]l are spending a few weeks with friends in Owen Sound. Miss Ada Moore, of Brussels was visiting last week with her friend, Miss Elsie Gillespie. Mr. and Mrs. Sperling with old friends and Mr. Seaforth over Sunday. Mrs. J. W. Dodd is visiting for a few days with her brother, Mr. Frank Kennedy, at Acton. Mr. Robt. Ferguson, Chief of Police, Walkerton, was calling an old friends in Wingham this week. Mr. Thomas Macdonald, of Port Huron is visiting with leis parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Macdonald. Nicholls are visiting with visiting with NJ MN. ANTHERS. —In Wroxeter, on August 7th, to Mr. and Mrs. Anthers, of Buff- alo; a son. FOEItEST.—In Morris township, on August 9th, to Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. Forrest; a son. BRAWN. —In Wroxeter, on August 14th, to Mr. and Mr. Harry Brawn; a daughter. , LAC.,KIE.—In Wroxeter, on August 14th, to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Leckie; a daughter. were visiting McMichael in 1 WINTGIIAM TIMES AT: t:ST 22, 1912 John MacMillan, a farmer in Thorold township, has sued the township for $1,500 damages, charging that theytook earth which he claimed was from his farm, and the township claimed was from the roadway. BUSINESS FOR SALE. J. T. HOLMES, White sell his Hardware Store will sell stock and ret fixtures. Stock $10''e 0; yearly turn - '1( , )00.00. Business nt, fencing, hinder - Hardware. A first - aura, will id Stock or building and over $7000.11) to' includes coal, cel twine, rooting an class business for the right person. Reason for selling, going West. Terris to suit purchaser. J. T. HOLMES, Whitechurch. EARLY CLOSING Take notice that we have agreed to close our offices during the months of July and August, after the hour of one p. m. Saturday's and 4 p. m. on other days. June 25, 1912. J. A. MORTON DUDLEY Homers R. VANSTONE HOTEL FOR SALE. The Royal hotel, Biuevale, for sale or exchange. Will be sold at a bargain as the prop: ietor is going West. Ap- ply on prtreises or address, J. C. JOHNSTON, Box 52 Bluevale, Ont. BUSINESS AND SHORTHAND Subjects taught by expert instructors at the atha-/ Y. M. C. A. BLDG.. LONDON, ONT. Students assisted to positions. College in session front Sept. 3rd. Catalogue free. Enter any time. J. W. Westervelt J. W. Westervelt, Jr. Principal Chartered Accouutant iG Vlce-Principal Itliss Marguerite VanStone, of South= ampton is visiting at the home of her uncle, Mr. W. F. VanStone. Mayor and Mrs. Patterson of Kin- cardine were visiting his brother, Mr. W. G. Patterson this .geek. Master Fayman Patterson of Kincard- ine is spending a few days at the home of his uncle, Mr. W. G. Patterson. Mrs. J. S. :Moffatt, of Galt was visit- ing for a few days with her sister, Mrs. Robt. Maxwell, Bluevale road. Mrs. R. M. McKay and the Misses Mc - Murchie, of Blyth, were visiting for a few days at the home of Mr. S. Gracy. DIE ED CU51MINGs.--In Wingham, on August 19th, Jessie Cummings, in her 37th year. Smelt. —In Wingham, on Wednesday, August 14th, Mary Jane Watson, wife of .Mr. Joseph M. Smith, of Morris, in her 58th year. HARDIE.--In Turnberry, on August 17th, John Hardie, in his 78th year. TAYLOR --In East Wawanosh, on Aug- ust 20th, Eliza M. Taggart, relict of the late John Taylor, in her 85th year. BAKER ---In :McKillop township, on August 13, Elizabeth Fogal, relict of the late Adam Baker, aged 84 years and 3 monthe. PARKS.— In East Wawanosh, on Aug- ust 11th, Margaret Robinson, wife of Jeremiah Parks, aged 71 years, 6 mon- ths and 3 days. CLEGG.—In Howick, on August 113th, William J. Clegg, in his 50th year. McKENzns.-•In Langford, South Da- kota, on August 7th, John McKenzie, were visiting for a few days at Mr. formerly of Kinloss, aged 83 years. Fleuty's parental home in town. • WANTED Dealers to handle Cadillac automobiles. The new car willbe the best value for the money of any machine in the world. It will have a more powerful motor, equipped with electric self - cranking and starting device, as well as electric lights throughout, all operated from self-con- tained should state tamed power plant. nve Applicants h territory they could conveniently handle, num- ber of cars that could be disposed of in a year, and whether they are at present handling any other make of automobiles ; also if garage and re - business is conducted add oessHYSLOP Victoria streets, Toronto, Ont. Shute( and Messrs. John and George James, of Bi ggar, Sask., are visiting with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard James. Mr. V. R. VanNorman has returned home from Hamiota, Man., where he has been on business for the last few weeks. Mrs. A. Elliottnd Mrs.D. F.StevensaS of Bethel, Conn. were visiting fora few days with Mrs. Elliott's son, Mr. W. B. Elliott. Misses Pearl Patterson and Lesley Hunter of Kincardine are spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Pat- terson. Mrs. Dodds and daughter, Miss Janet of Blyth were visiting for a few days with their daughter and sister, Mrs. Wm. Robertson. Miss Verna Macdonald has returned home after spending a months' holidays with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Todd, of St. Helens. Mr. W. J. Fluety, editor of the Oak- ville Star, accompanied by his two sons, W. I:. /Tenably, D.Sc., L.U., C M. W:nghara, Ontario. sacrist attrntiru paid tn,iiseasea of women and children, having taken po:+t graduate w, i•1t in yurgery, $arteriology and t?cientife MAW ne. Office in the I{err rr.glome, between the Qltue.x s hotel aid the Eaptist Church. .All l us,inc: „ given earrful attention. Pl.one 54 1'. 0. Box 118. TENDERS WANTED. the undersit>•ned up tom., on Wed- nesday, August far:-- lot Laying WV/main on Catherine street,. coupletTown to furnish material. 2nd —For digging trench and back- filling only. Tendert; to state priee per foot. The Separate f nders greceived b ti n Miss Elizabeth 0. Anderson, of Cale- donia and Miss Bessie Smith, of Hagers- vilic are holidaying at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Maxwell, Bluevale Road. Mrs. John McAllister and Mr. and Mrs. Olen Martin, of St. Clair, 3lich. visited for a few days during the past week at Mrs. I3. Kerr's and Mr. A. J. Alderson's. Miss Kate Scott, of Fort Worth, Tex- as, was visiting for a few days at the hone of her uncle, Mr, Arthur Baines. Miss. Scott form( rly resided in Wingham and left here upwards of 25 years ago. Mr. Geo. Gregory is spending his holidays at his parental home in town. ;lir. Gregory has been manager of the Bank of Hamilton at Blyth, but is now lowest or any tender not necessarily being transferred to the branch in Winn - Accepted. ipeg. Mr. Gregory's .TORN F. GROVE::, p g•gory s friends hero are Town Clerk. pleased to hear 02 his promotion. Canalfian MJaticnai Exhibition TORONTO Return Rates •3 65 DAILY , Aug. 24 to Sept. 7 from Wingham 1 $2.70 August 27, 2i/ Sept. 3, 5 All tickets good for return until Sept. 10 ASIC FOR OFFICIAL PROGRAMME Contains list of daily events at the fair. Special rates and traineervike from all stations. T. A. BEEMER, Agent, Wingham GOODODS KINGPRICES GOBROS. RIGHT Working Man's Wearing Necssities D a °D T,KOSEIVILIi TOIL EARNESTLY °4 °% ' ATO WITtI SUCCESS • VC( t3E'SA1`15FIE0 ONLY WITHiTHE BESTI VER-HAUL:Th1AT_CAN BE' MANUFACT_U_F .. EACH [113151AL OVER•HAU[ aRE G41-1,47:4A,DE; f I N. UNI ADE '1't' I,. rnnos xsn»• i,e.Ff iEl iCAN STYLE WORK CLOTHES: +THEY ARE DOUBLE STITCHED THROUGHOU1 BIG AND GENEROUS (IT TAKES FROM 42T0444 YARDS TO MAKE A 002EN),HAVE.SEVEN POCKETS IMPORTED BUCKLES AND BUTTONS THAT WONT,,_' COME OFF,ELASTIC DETACHABLE SUSSES DERS,Egt 'LOOK FOR THE TAN COLORED TRADE MARK ONYOUR OVERALLS,THE LEATHER-CATEL WE ARE THE AGEMTSFOR IEATHERRLABEL OVERALLS, 1 FREEaCornaCob Pipe with each Suit1 A Guarantee with Every Pair YOUR SPR1N SUIT OR OVERCOAT I have moved my tailor shop to the well•known stand opposite the Bank of Hamilton and will be pleased to have your order for SPRING CLOTHING We carry the very best lines of all kinds of material and your order will receive prompt and careful attention. WHITE The Tailor. Yen's Union Socks, 2 pr for 25. These are extra good, Trade of fine merire yarn pith best wear- ing qualities, 50c Woikirg Shirts. 75e Working Shirts. 01,00 Working Shirts. All sizes, good patterns. Hine Negligee Shirts. We have a fine range of these in the new est patter ns, at prices right. Balbriggan and Muino Under• R wear, all sizes and styles. Prices 75c, $1.00 and $1.50 per suit, Odd Pants in fine Tweed• and Fancy Worsted effects, Prices $1.50 to $4.00 pair. Men's Waterproof Ulsters. to see sp Ask ecial coat our at 58.50. ALL KINDS OF;FARM PRODUCE WANTED. R•" PRODUCE WANTED WE WANT YOUR TRADE By a vote - of 44 to 11, the United States Senate late last Wednesday night refused to strike from the Pana- n'ia Canal bill the provision exempting the American ships from payment of tol is for passing threugh the Panama Canal. The mines branch of •the Dominion Government Departmcnnt of Mines an- nounced that the commercial possibility of peat as a fuel in Canada has been successfully completed, and that the activities of the branch will be applied in another direction. FARM FOR SALE. t) acres, lot .12, concession 7, East Wawauosn, el: :sleeted except 2 acres of Maple Ina;., t' ell dreined and fenced end in a d state of cultivation. 'Frame l.o..: c, motel i ern, and pig pen, goad water. i u Ir, frau, Belgrave and 5 miles flout Myth. Apply to Henry Code, Belgrave P. 0. •YY '/ o 1:p.n?rnnr ;.e.r1 • ONTARIO'S BEST BUSINESS COLLEGE Our teachers are all experienced instructors. Our courses are better than ever and the equipment is more complete. We do more for our graduates than do other similar schools. Fourteen applications for trained help were received during the past week, some of these offering over $700 per annum. We have three departments, Commercial, Short- hand and Telegraphy. Write for our free catalogue and see what we are doing. D. A. McEACHLAN PRINCIPAL, WE RENT CLUB BAGS AND SUIT CASES You may perhaps be intending to take a trip and you will certainly need a "Club l3ag" or a "Suit Case." Perhal e you have many other things to buy and do not desire t a buy one of the above at preent, in which case you will find this "new departure." A Great Gonven eice No need to borrow from your neighbor when you can rent from us a nice classy Suit Case or Club Bag at a very moderate price ON THE DISTINCT UNDERSTANDING HOWEVER TIIAT YOU DO NO r CHECK IT. The next holiday comes on Monday Sept. 2— Labor Day. Keep the date in mind (one week from next Monday.) Our store is closed on all holidays. WILLIS & CO. Sole Agents THE • SHOE STORE. for Ladies. 1 ++++++++++4•:44:++•+++a++++++4 •••••••••••••••♦•••••••••4 ♦ :Great Clearing Sale 01 alif 1 • Summer Goods Pur - 1 AuijosL ♦ • • BELOW ARE A FEW OF THE ARTICLES ON SALE • • ®' e• Ladies Wash Skirts and Dresses • Regular $175 reduced to $1.35 I • •• • 4 s • 60,•,- • • ♦. • • t • •Z s•. w40:All Muslins from 12:c to 17c to clear at i oc, . Ladies' Fine Silk Hose, regular 40c, to clear at 25c. 1000 yds Print was 12zc now 'lc. Ginghams, Cham - brays, Foulards, Reps, etc., to clear at cost. ladies' Waists Regular $I.25 reduced to goc I.50 '` to $I. IO I.75 2, 25 to 1.50 2.50 " to 1,75 2 " to 2 o 3 5 •5 3.5o to 2.65 400 to 3.10 " to I.30 2.00 I.55 . Y1 Dress Goods. i' ♦ Harvest Shoes i Men's Harvest Shoes, 14 pair, was $1.40, now • i, rt C 27 pair, was $I.75, now - • These are extra good value and must be sold «to • s room for new stock; come and secure some i of these bargain, • 2 Trade of all kinds wanted. Best grades of Flour • • always in stock. 1 car of Shorts just to hand. $I.I0 $1..40 snake • t MILLS Successor to T. A. Mills PHONE 89. WINGHAM, ONT. ..•440,44,1140.41444 040•40.041••••.0 atr 0 45♦♦3x410: 1114s`r`4414I i .THE •' t,igA • --:1 ^'• ^- a ^ • sa,■;■ •11 " °r- ■ • .. i. , H 14 W , - Henri Office HAMILTON CAPITAL PAID UP ® 2,$70,000 Reserve and Undivided Profits 3,500,000 Total Assets 44,000,00Q incentive to thrift that a --savings account gives you is even more valu- able than the actual interest that accumu- fates upon the deposit. The habit of sav- ing • assuring comfort in old age --is as easily acquired as the habit of spending. Banking service in the Savings Depart - Tent of the Bank of Hamilton is as sin- cerely offered to the man who deposits a few dollars a month as to those who de- posit thousands, C. P. SMITH, Agent, Wingham, WE RENT CLUB BAGS AND SUIT CASES You may perhaps be intending to take a trip and you will certainly need a "Club l3ag" or a "Suit Case." Perhal e you have many other things to buy and do not desire t a buy one of the above at preent, in which case you will find this "new departure." A Great Gonven eice No need to borrow from your neighbor when you can rent from us a nice classy Suit Case or Club Bag at a very moderate price ON THE DISTINCT UNDERSTANDING HOWEVER TIIAT YOU DO NO r CHECK IT. The next holiday comes on Monday Sept. 2— Labor Day. Keep the date in mind (one week from next Monday.) Our store is closed on all holidays. WILLIS & CO. Sole Agents THE • SHOE STORE. for Ladies. 1 ++++++++++4•:44:++•+++a++++++4 •••••••••••••••♦•••••••••4 ♦ :Great Clearing Sale 01 alif 1 • Summer Goods Pur - 1 AuijosL ♦ • • BELOW ARE A FEW OF THE ARTICLES ON SALE • • ®' e• Ladies Wash Skirts and Dresses • Regular $175 reduced to $1.35 I • •• • 4 s • 60,•,- • • ♦. • • t • •Z s•. w40:All Muslins from 12:c to 17c to clear at i oc, . Ladies' Fine Silk Hose, regular 40c, to clear at 25c. 1000 yds Print was 12zc now 'lc. Ginghams, Cham - brays, Foulards, Reps, etc., to clear at cost. ladies' Waists Regular $I.25 reduced to goc I.50 '` to $I. IO I.75 2, 25 to 1.50 2.50 " to 1,75 2 " to 2 o 3 5 •5 3.5o to 2.65 400 to 3.10 " to I.30 2.00 I.55 . Y1 Dress Goods. i' ♦ Harvest Shoes i Men's Harvest Shoes, 14 pair, was $1.40, now • i, rt C 27 pair, was $I.75, now - • These are extra good value and must be sold «to • s room for new stock; come and secure some i of these bargain, • 2 Trade of all kinds wanted. Best grades of Flour • • always in stock. 1 car of Shorts just to hand. $I.I0 $1..40 snake • t MILLS Successor to T. A. Mills PHONE 89. WINGHAM, ONT. ..•440,44,1140.41444 040•40.041••••.0 atr 0 45♦♦3x410: 1114s`r`4414I i