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The Wingham Times, 1913-03-06, Page 1• THE WIN(ihAM • TIMES. VOL. $LII. --NO. 2121; i REXALL RtIEUMATiG REMbDY Contains such ingredientsas Postassium Iodide, Sodium Sal- icylate Oil of Wintergreen and Colchicine—all of which ingred- ients have been and still are used by the most experienced physic- ians in treating Rheumatic ail- ments. If you suffer with Rheumatism do not hesitate to use Rexall Rheumatic Remedy. You will probably experience relief after taking a few doses. You may need no more than one bottle to completely put you on your feet again. Because of the vast difference in htiman consti- tutions it is, of course• manifest- ly impossible for anyone to for - tell lust how long.it will take to produce the desired results in your case. But we feel certain that if your disease really is Rheumatism, that you may ex- pect splendid results from this treatment. If you do not get these beneficial results. we want you to let us re - find your money. Price of Tablets 50 cts. Price of Liquid 50c. & $1.00. "Yaeteacbuy Rexallgliemedies.'tent Medieiae e i J. W. McKibbon � DRUGGIST AND OFTICIAN: The Store "Eyesight Tested Free" and .'y glasses supplied when needed at reasonable prices. C. N. Griffin GENERAL AGENT FIRE 1 end** LIEU AoaiDEN- Insurance ACCIT PLATE U LASS WEATHER 'P'w Coupled with a REAL ESTATE and MONEY LOANING Business. Issuer of Marriage Licenses. O111oe over Maloolm's Grocery. manomelmasigr Fun! Fun! Fun! WINGHAM, ONTARIO THURSDAY MARCH 6, 1913. $1 A YEAR IN ADVANCE Wear Gaeer's Shoes and Rubbers. Major Morris Major Morris, of will deliver his lect church on Wedne week on "The wor Klondike." The le trated by 125 col. Morris was one of facers in the Klondil n Windham. he Salvation Army re in the Methodist Say evening of this of the Army in the tura will be illus - ed slides. Major he Army's first of - e. WANTED—A good general servant girl wanted at once. Apply to Mrs. Richard Clegg. Masquerad The first carnival be held at the Wing evening of this week ed are as follows:- B suit case; best dre; suit case; best comic bag; best comic dres bag. There will als for couples, lady ai prize to the lady beii to the gentjemen, a will start at 8.30 0' be skating after th Let No Innocent Man Escape At the great MOCK COURT TRIAL under the auspices of LORD CHARLES BERESFORD'S TROOP CANADIAN BOY SCOUTS in the TOWN HALL, on THURS- DAY EVENING, MARCH 13TH. One of our most respected citizens will be charged with BREACH OF PROMISE. REGULAR COURT RULES. STARTLING DEVELOPMENTS. LUDICROUS SITUATIONS. LOCAL HITS, An even- ing of REFINED FUN. Prices, 25 and 50c. Tickets on sale at McKibbon's Drug Store, March 1st; open at 7:30. Court called at 8. Christie's Grocery. PHONE 59. Marmalade Oranges The beat stock and *ell coloured per dozen 25c, We Sell Geed Tea and Coffee We have. had largely increased sales in these two lines during the past year for which we thank our many'good customers, GOOD QUALITY is the principle on which we hope to obtain and hold all Tea s dCoffee Business. They are worth just the price we ask Coffee per lb. 40c Teas 30c, 40c 50c, 60c, 75c per lb. vonmirowasoli A Good Tea Pot for Good Tea. See our latest import. Carnival. f the season will am rink on Friday The prizes offer - est dressed lady, a sed gentleman, a dress, lady, club , gentleman, club be a one mile race geniteman, the a jewel case and ilet set. Judging ock and there will judging. March hay or medow grass for pack- ing furniture. Must be soft and free from thistles. Apply to WALKER & CLEGG. A Comink Concert. The choir of St. putting on a first -c in May or June. '1 terspersed with ml a meeting of the ciitoir last Wednesday evening the following committee was appointed: Mrs. J, C. Smith, Miss Mae Smith, Miss A. Mann, Miss E. Mann, Rev'. Mr. Croley and Mr. Willis. The committee appoin ed alias B. McCrack- en. secy. and Mr. d. Nash, treasurer. ?aul's church intend ass play or comedy he same will be in- sical selections. At Eclipse A total eclipse cur on March 22n' ter Sunday, a o'clock in the m the sun will be ri. full moon is setti total phase of seen at a conside Toronto, as the below our horizo reached in full f. f Moon. of the moon Will oc , the day before Eas- w minutes before 7 rning. At that ing in the east as the g in the west. The e eclipse can only be ble distance west of moon will have gone before tha stage is ce. WANTED—Young for office work, with knowledge of k keeping. Good position to right ma . Commence work at once. Apply to Box 568, Wingham, A Quiet A quiet weddin Presbyterian Man Tuesday, Februar Dorothy Knechtel and Mrs. Chas. Kn became the bride of .Saskatoon, Sas Wingham. The c: ed by Rev. Mr. Gi tel and Miss Alice best man and bri is well-known her in the hardware and the bride is o ular young ladies. turn from the We take his bride to The TIMES joins extending hearty Wedding. took place at the e in Belmore, on 11th, when Miss daughter of Mr. chtel of this town Mr. Bert Elliott, ., and formerly of remony was perform, on and Allan Knech- Mann, of town were smaid. The groom and is now engaged usiness in Saskatoon of Wingham's pop - Mr. Elliott will re- t in a short time and his Western home. ith many friends in e • ngratulations. Read about QUEEN QUALITY SHOES on last page WILLIS & CO. mimummemumma Locating in Wingham. Dr. W. J. Moon, of Hamilton, grade Veterinary College, practice in the late office about the 1 Moon will move hi soon as he is able t eterinary Surgeon, to of the Ontario 1908, will set up Dr. John Wilson's th of March. Dr. family to town as procure a house. Highest prices paid for goose and duck feathers at the Upholstering factory.— WALKER & CLEGG. Very Sud Miss Mary MacPi ducted a millinery for the past sevent dead on Monday m ed lady was around neighbors hearing a morning, became a found her dead, sit beside the coal fire. caused by hearttre troubled with a we Pherson was a fait Andrew's Presbyte friends will regre death. She is sur era add one sister. taken to Embro o for interment. FOE SALE—Comfortable home, well located in Wingham. All modern con- veniences. To be sold quick as propriet- or is leaving town. Apply at TIMES office. � ---� en Death. rson, who has con - store in • Wingham en years, was found ning. The deceas- on Sunday, but the o noise on Monday armed, and going in 'rig in an easy chair Death was no doubt ble, as she had been k heart. Miss Mac- ful member of St. inn Church. Many her very sudden ived by three broth - The remain were Tuesdayernoon WANTEDAtthe Win ham General Hospital, a reliabl aid. One who knows how to cook Apply to Miss MATTHEWS, Superintendent. SETTLERS' 'EXCURSIONS TO ALBER- TA AND SASKATCHEWAN. Commencing March 11th and continu- ing every TUESDAY thereafter until APRIL 29th inclusive, the Grand Trunk Railway System will issue one-way Sett- lers' tickets from station in Ontario, Peterboro, Port Hope an est to points in Alberta and Saskatc ewan at excep- tionally low rates. Th ough coaches and Pullman Tourist S1ee, rig cars will leave Toronto 11.00 p. for WINNIPEG Without change on hove dates, via Chi- cago and St. • u Bertha may be se- cured in Touris' , . rs at a nominal charge. The Grand T • nk Pacific Railway is the shortest and quickest route between W innipeg•Saskatoon-Edmonton.. Trains now in operation Winnipeg to Regina. Yorkton and Canora, Sask., also to Cam - rose, Mirror and Edson, Alta. Time Tables, Land Pamphlets and full particulars relative to the Grand Trunk Pacifies Railway may be obtained on application to Grand Trunk Agents or write to C. E. Horning, District Pas- senger Agent, G. T. Ry., Toronto, Ont. H. B. ELLIOTT Town Passenger and Tic- ket Agent. Phone 4. W. F..EURGMAN, Station Ticket Agent. Phone 50. PRESBYTERY OF MAITLAND. The regular nleetin tery of Maitland was rews Presbyterian Chu The call from the Brus to Rev. A. J. Mann, o sustained as were also brook and Ethel to R lough, and Knox Ch Rev. Geo. Gilmore, FI bytery Sunday School People's Society and t Committee, Systemat presented to the meeti ters of Brussels, Tees and Walton and Eld Worto, Dungannon, Be eter, were named as tend the meeting of t sembly in Toronto in J Sale of The sale of work un of the Ladies' Aid of t ch is to be held in the on Saturday, March and evening, beginnin Among other things choice home-made baki ed. 10 cent lunches wit morning and evening. cordially invited. of the Presby - Id in St. And - eh on Tuesday. els congregation Toronto, was ails from Cron- y. Mr. McCul- ch, Ripley, to al. The Pres - port, the Young report of the Giving were g, The minis- ater, Cranbrook from Moles - grave and Wrox- legates to at- e General As- ne. Aucti • Sales. Mr. John Weir, .f lot 11, concession 10, Turnberry, wil hold an auction sale of farm stock and pletrients on • Fri- day, March 14th. verything is to be sold as Mr. Weir -!h • s sold his farm. Frank McConneIl w' I be the auctioneer. Mr. Fred Hardie . north half of lot 26, concession 1, C ross, will hold an auction sale of far stock and imple- ments, on Thursday March 13th. In- cluded in the stock a e a number of re- gistered Shorthorn .ows. "Everything is to be sold as Mr. ardie has rented his farm. John Pur s will be the auc- tioneer. Death of Ed After an illness e rat months, Mr. Ed away on Thursday in Town Plot, in deceased was born Flamber, Peel Coun until 1871, when h near Mildmay. In West Wawanosh, se ens. Here he remai he moved to Wingha mained here for sh took up farming, about a mile sout years ago he farming itnd came Haines was an hon man in all his dealin friends in the diff which he resided. I Presbyterian and in He Is survived . by family. The funer Monday afternoon to metery. rd Haines. tending over seve- ard Haines passed st at his home fin- is 74th year. The n the Township of y, and lived there moved to a farm 874 he moved to ding near St. Het- ed until 1898 when Mr. Hainerro- rt time and again oving to a farm of town. , Three gain. ' gave up to town. Mr rable and upright s and made many ant localities , in religion he was a olitics a Liberal. is widow, but no ! took place on the Wingham ce- ork. A Great The manner in companies are hares this and other. dis nothing short of a offices are full of w taken out on behalf companies, and the the greater part of from these procee costs. The farmer machinery and his d tively little reduced that legislation will coming session of t to deal with this e tato;. Arid this i try the prosperou County and the Pr pulling up stakes t have to knock the ers of the place tell This Old Ontario i comfort and wealth to get the latter by An extensive swi is expected to be r gation of alleged lar'g'e tracts of lan ountry. hieh the machine ing the farmers of lets in Alberta is isgrace. The law is and executions f these rapacious orst of it rat that e money realized age goes for law sea his grain or bts are compare- It is understood e introduced at the Provincial House il. —Macleod Spec the kind of a coun- farmer of Huron ince of Ontario is go to. We don't country. The pap- ou what to expect. still the land for f you are content the steady grind. er the auspices e Baptist Chur- ouncil Chamber 5th, afternoon at 3 o'clock. a quantity of g will be offer - be served both he public are A Farewell Cat A large and happy friends in Bluevale and the home of Mr. and well, Bluevale road on T ing last and spent a pie Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell sented with beautiful Miss Jean Maxwell with pin. Mr. and Mrs. Ma week for their new hem die of Alberti banks eared by an investi- rgeries of titles to ering. crowd of old istrict, met at rs. Wm. Max- ursday even - sant evening. were each pre - umbrellas and a beautiful tie well leave this at Leamington. COAL! COAL! COAL,[! We now have on hand `arge stock of coal of all kinds and s s, including pea, chestnut, stove, egg, domestic, nut, coke, soft coal, and blacksmith coal_ Your order` will receive prompt attention. J. A. MCLEAN. ULU NIPALE. A social evenini Westminster Guild which the Epwortl ed. A pleasant ti young people. A presented and ref Should Canada own or would she This is the most tion in Canada t of it will have a was held by the on Tuesday night to League were invit- ee was spent by the good program was shments served. have a navy of her e better without one? rominent public ques- -day and the solution asting effect on the HIGH SCHO L NOTES. A meeting of th was held on Pride; good programme wi number of visitors programme consist readings, instrumen tions by the har promptu debate a Journal. Literary Society , Feb. 28. A very s presented and a ere present. The d of recitations, als, chorus, selee- inice band, an am- i the High School SEEDS FOR SAiLE —Red Clover, Alstlie Alfalfa, Timothy AU new and Government Tested KING BROS. BUSINESS CO LEGE NOTES. The Literary S. iety of Wingham Business College h Id a very successful • ay evening, March of bidding farewell teacher, Mr. Burns, ye us, on account of social meeting Me 3rd, for the purpo to our respected who is about to I failing health. Messrs. McGee ' nd Cloakey furnished several excellent iolin selections, the Harmonica Band iso gave some . excel- lent music and m : ny excellent readings and recitations w re given. Six of the students debated he subject—"Resolv- ed, that travelli g is more educative than reading." Messrs. Taylor and Keir and Miss Go dy taking the affir- mative and Misse Faust and Spindler and Mr. Armstro the negative. The former winning. Towards the close of the program, Mr. Burns was called to the platform, and resented with a gold - headed umbrella a d the following ad- dress:— Dear Mr. Burns, It was with much regret that we lened of yourintended departure from ou midst. During.your' term in Wingham ou have always pro- ved yourself a •st zealous and effic- ient teacher and 'nes who was able to enter into the hops and aspirations as. well as the difficul ies of those under your charge. We . esire to assure you that the assiduou- efforts which you have made and t e patient and unre- mitting interest w ch you have taken inall that concern the scholars, bah individually and c•llectively, have not been unappreciateby us. We beg yodr acceptance of this umbrel- la as a slig expression of our appreciation of your services. Wishing you much success in your new sphere of life. Si -ned on behalf of the students of Wing m Business College. VERA EDW DS, ORVAL TAYLOR. Mr. Burns repli =' in a few well chosen words, after wh' h lunch was served. The meeting was .rought to a close by the singing of "A'ld Lang Syne." future of this col ntry and the British Empire. A debate on this topic will be held next Wednesday night by the Literary and Debating Society and should be of inte est to all who have the welfare of th • ir country at 'heart. The captains will be Robt. Shaw and Russell Jermyn a d the debate will be non-partisan. Last Wednesda night the debate was on the subject, " hether the pen or the swoyd have had t e greater influence on civilization." iss Irene McEwen, Miss Mary Aitehi. in and Robt. Aitchi- son spoke for the : word while the oppo- site side was uphe d by Mrs. Jas. Mas- ters, Miss Eva Du and A. McEwen. The judges, Geer: a McDonald, Rebt. Black and Russell Jermyn, in a very close contest away' ed the victory to the pen. A pleasing f .ature of:the program was a reading by Mrs. Jas. Masters. Fred Johnston in a vocal solo .and R. Garniss in his•violi solos were warmly received as usual, bile the success of the evening was ade by Tom McDon-, ald of Molesworth in his Scotch Son..,. He had to return t i the platform ag titti and again. "The ighlandman'sTou..t" was especially goad. CHURC NOTES. Knox Church c hasextended a u Mr. Gilmore, of t Rev. Mr. McC has received a Presbyterian co brook and Ethel. ngregation at Ripley animous call to Rev. e London Presbytery. lough, of Chatsworth, nanimous call to the t'regatione of Cran- The Rev. Dr: R (ledge will continue hie series of amens on "Th e Pilgrim's Progre:." in the Methodist Church next Sund eVeninr< Subject: "Doubting Castle- fighting on High Lev- els." James Turner of suddeniy of heart citement through tare. The Associated London adopted a local option to mu to allow of aesessi er than land. ngal, aged8o, died :titbit induced by ex - is chimney catching Boards of Trade at esolution calling for cipalities in taxation g improvements low- FoR SALE -.Cow weeks; Heifer, f with aceommodati rental. Apply to house. due to calve in two sh calved. Stable, for six horses, for A. Bell, at Park FULL BIG MOCK COURT TRIAL. Full List of Characters and Other Inter- esting Particulars. Since the announcement was made in these columns that a big Mock Court Trial was to be held under the auspices of Lord Charles Beresford's Troop Can- adian Boy Scouts, in the Town Hall, 13th, there now "who on Thursday evening, March has been great curiosity t•/1 `tis." The secret is going to a let out right here and now and the blit can begin to look forward to th merry event. No wonder there is deep interest when so importa t question is at stake, as to whether e ,affections of fair woman shall be trifled with, her tender heart rent asunder and her future blight- ed with no redress whatever. That this Mock Court Trial will be no light affair will be clearly seen and here comes the list of participants. Ilia honor the Judge will be R. Van - stone, Esq.; Clerk,- J. Hanna; Court Of- ficer, R. King; Crier, 3. Stalker; Plain- tiff's Attorney, Col °A. V. Newton, of Worcester, Mass.; Defendant's Attor- ney, Dudley Holmes, Esq. The broken-hearted plaintiff in this highly interesting Breach of Promise suit will be Miss E. Cornyn, and the luckless defendant is A. H. Wilford! The witnesses will be Mrs. Callicotte, Miss L. Gilchrist, Dr. H. J. Adams, C. G. Vanstone, N. Evans. The jury to be empanelled if the law- yers do not kill each other before the trial begins, will be as follows: J. A. Mills, John Ritchie, Rev. E. H. Croly, E. B. Walker, W. J. Boyce, J. W. McKibbon, C. P. Smith, F. Buch- anan, H. A. Percy, G. R. Smith, J. C. Smith, N. T. Sinclair. Altogether this Mock Court Trial promises, to be one of the events of the season, both in the interest attaching to it and in the crowd that will attend, TOWN COUNCIL. The regular mont Town Council was h ing with all member Vanstone presiding. vious meeting were A petition was re electric light be pia Victoria and Leopol tion of Coun. Bell bon, petition was r Light Committee wi opinion from Town the effect that it w voted for waterwor 594 of 1909 and No. used for laying new ine street, and advi val of Ontario Railw Board in the matt Couns. Spotton and was instructed to co Ontario Railway and in this mattter. The Finance Comm the payment of a nu for different departm tion of Reeve McKib the report was adopte The Waterworks C mended that Chief All ge of waterworks at a ary of $60 per year an works supplies be kep Hall. That two fire e purchased and that th strutted to secure price hydrants from different firms. On motion of Couns. ton, the report of the W mittee was adopted. The Electric Light Co mended a new scale of r users and also recomme lowest rate for lights w used is to be thirty cent so if accounts for lights thirty days after last which account is cont vice will be disconti mittee also recommen be submitted to the rat ing for the raising of $6 a duplicate system at t Couns. Young and that the report be ado Spotton and Mills mov that the report be left meeting. The amendm The Property Corn that a system of boxes keeping record of Ni would cost $150 and a by Nightwatchman wo Th'e Council' took no ac ter. By -Law No. 668 brin tion submitted by Jose Anderson in care of th was given three readi ed on motion of Coun. McKibbun. By -Law No. 668 pro of $1305.25 for electric light department 0 passed last Jan - readings and on ter and Mills was McKibbon and cent. added to s was remitted. ly meeting of the Id on Monday even - present and Mayor Minutes of pre- cad and adopted. d asking that an ed at the corner of streets. On mo- nd Reeve McKib- ferred to Electric h power to act. An elicitor Holmes to doubtful if money s under by-law No. 34 of 1911 could be mains on Joseph - d getting appro- y and Mnnicipal On motion of oyce, the Clerk municate with the Municipal Board ttee recommended ber of accounts nts and on mo - n and Coun. Bell mmittee recom- n have full char_ increase in sal - that all water - in the Town tinguishera be Clerk be in - on pipes and manufacturing TRUNKS AND VALISES: -•-•Big stock of select from at lowest prices. W. J. GREER. oyce and Spot- terworks Corn- mittee recom- tea to power ded that the ere meters are per month. Al are not paid in y of month in acted, the ser- ued. The Com - d that a by-law payers provid- 000 to provide e power house. Isbister moved ted and Couns. d in amendment ver until next nt carried. ittee reported on streets for ht Watchman lock to be used ld coat $62.50. ion in this mat- ing the proposi- h and Richard ir cemetery lots gs and was peas - ell and Reeve iding for raising to replace loan of $1, uary was given three motion of Couns. Isbi passed. On motion of Reev Coun. Bell, the 5 pe Richard Rankin's tax On motion of Couns. Boyce and Spot - ton, the Court of Rev sion for this year ws:—Mayor Van - >n and Councillors l Bell and Young, was named as follc Stone, Reeve McKibb Mills, Isbister and Be! On motion of Coons. Chief Allen's salary as increased $5 per month. On motion of Reev McKibbon and Court. Boyce, the aterworks Com- mittee was given au hority to move the Electric Pump an connect it with the rivers() that fire rotection will be assured during time o spring freshet. The Mayor reported that V. R. Van - Norman was now willi g to accept $100 in full of his claim for $140 for work on sewer. On motion of Couns. Mills and Spotton, the Town Solicitor was in- structed to defend the suit of Van Nor- man vs the Corporation of Wingham. Conn. Isbister gave an excellent re- port of the proceedings of the meeting of the Ontario Good Roads Association held in Toronto last week. After nie- cussion Coun. Isbister was instructed to procure a quantity of stone to be used in road making. On invitation of members Council, o . presentatives adjou restaurant where served. This Way Sir! For The Best Men's Shoes —when we say the "Be -tin men's Shoes" that's exactly what we mean. —you ran rest assured that no un- certain Shoes ever get onto our Shelve;, —We sell the sort of Shoes con- cerning which we do nor hesitate to say, '•If the Shoes go wrong. bring them hack." —we ffer some splen.lid Shoe values at $3 50, 84.00 and $5.00. Shoes t at are different. —perhaps you don't know much about this -Shoe Store and the good- ness of its Shoes. —'est us when ready for, ,your Spring Shoes. W. J. GIZLII Coon. Young, the dais and press re - led to Kennedy's efreshments were WANTED—At the Alexaa Marine and General Hospital, Gorich, three or four pupil nurses.LApply to Miss Griffiths, Superintend , Goderich. 't•HE SHOE MA's' Fire destroyed t Company's tanner factory at Waterlc Spanish Leather and upholstering Loss, $4500. Are You Going West? We can sell you tickets to any point via CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY or any route you may desire. Are You Staying East? We can give you bargains in either Town or Farm Property. Watch this space next week for list of Wingham properties for sale. Ritchie 86 Covens REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE C.P.R. Town Ticket agency Stone Wanted' The Corporation of " Ingham is prepared to pay a go. price for a large quantity o Stone, (except lime stone). N• • : to be larger than 9 x 12 inches. Stone to be delivered at rear of Town Hall and will be bought at a rate per ton. Get particulars from WM. ISBISTER, Chairman of Street Committee. H. DAVIS WINGI-IAM, ONTARIO Agent for Allan Line Cunard Line Donaldson Lines. Canadian Northern Lines Ocean Steamships. HOME STUDY Thousands of ambitions young mpoo�yle are being instructed in their hoesbs our Home Study bent. You may flu , at College it you desire Pay when- ever you wish. Thirty liars' Faker,$ lance. Lamest trainers in (*nice. Enter any day. Pe4i4i0tts guars nterd. Ifxpe wish to care board and learn walla you earn, write for particulars. NO VACATtOtsi Wingbasn Business Ceheg 0410. apbrTON, President