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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1913-07-17, Page 1THE WINGHAM TIMES. VOL. XIII.—NO. 2144 WINGHAM, ONTARIO THURSDAY JULY 17, 1913 $1 A YEAR IN ADVANCE He who has lost his sight best knows its value. Hundreds suffer loss of sight. Timely attention might have prevented it. . Examination free. Satisfaction guaranteed. We can test your eyes as well in the evening as in the day time. We have our Optical Room especi- ally fitted with suitable, lights. SATURDAY CANDIES.— Fresh every week. 50c Cadillac Choc- olates 33e lb. 35c Imported Turkish Delight 19c 111. J. W. McKIBBON DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN ?ho JL® stone C. N. Griffin GENERAL AGENT FIRE LIFE ACCIDENT PLATE GLASS WEATHER Insurance sRaReRA Coupled with a REAL ESTATE and r MONEY LOANING Business. Issuer of Marriage Licenses. Office over Maloolm's.Grooery. H. DAVIS WINGHAM, ONTARIO Agent for Allan Line Cunard Line Donaldson .,Eines. Canadian Northern Lines Ocean Steamships. W. J. Moon Veterinary Surgeon LATE -GOVT. VET. INSP.' office of late Di•, Wilson Reaid9nce Wingham, Ont. ' Cor. Frances • and .. , ,, Patrick Sts. Office Phone179, Phone 182 Chrislie's G-rocery PHONE 59. We Specialize in TEA and COFFEE To Arrive Californian Peaches and Plums The Best Obtainable in Bananas Oranges , 'Lemons Tomatoes, &c. Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers. Wednesday Half Holliday. Wednesday of last week was the first day for the half holiday which is to be taken every Wednesday during July and August. AB the business people who agreed to close their places of busi- ness carried out the ageeement to the letter. The quietness on the front street resulting frqm the cessation of business during the afternoon was quite marked. Bowling Tournament. The annual tournament of the Wing - ham Bowling Club, will be held on Mon- day, August 18th' and following days. There are eleven "greens, 110 feet in length, in good condition for this year's tournament, There will be liberal prizes for the different events, particu- lars of which will be given in a future issue, New Principal Appointed. Following the resignation of Mr. Jos. Stalker, as Principe] of Wingham Pub- lic School, a special meeting of the School Board was held and Mr. Alf. L• Posliff was appointed as Principal. Mr' Posliff has been teaching at Bluevale for some time and has made and excell- ent record in his profession. He is a Wingham young Haan and we feel sure he will make good in his new position and the TIMES can heartily join with his numerous friends in wishing him every success in his new position. Gifford—Hitcham Wedding. On June 26th, at Cambridge, Mass., Rev. Professor W. A. Gifford and Miss Charlotte E. Hitcham were united in marriage. Professor Gifford is a son of the late Rev. Dr. Gifford, formerly a pastor of Wingham Methodist church. He is engaged in research studies in the fields of Church History and Historei of Religions, at Harvard University. Mrs. Gifford is a graduate of Leeds Univer- sity, England, and also Rennes Univer- sity, France. Professor and Mrs. Giff- ord are spending the summer among the hills of New Hampshire. In September they return to Harvard University and will be at home at 18 Mellen st., Cam- bridge. Death of John A. James. • There passed away on Sunday even- ing last, Mr.•John A. James, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard James, of Frances street. The gentleman was born on the homestead in East Wawanosh, south of Wingham nearly fifty years ago. He had been in the. West for some time and had taken up a home- stead, but owing to failing health he was forced to return home in August of last year and had been in very poor health since that time. Mr. James had never married and his death is a severe affliction to his aged parents, who will have the sympathy of the community. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon to Wingham cemetery. Road Machinery at Work. The large road roller and stone crush- er, recently rush-er,°recently purchased from the J. ]. Case Co., Racine, Wis., arrived in town on Thursday last and have been placed in position in rear of the Town Hall and have been doing duty on the large stone pile for several days. Tho machinery being new to this section of the country, has been viewed by a large•number of people. The crusher, with power from the engine of the road roller, is able to make quick work of the stone. In the crushing, four grades of material are made and the stop'' thus crushed will make the very best .of material for road building. Mr. R. H. Solomon is in charge of the engine, having been appointed to the positidn by the Street Committee. • Killed Near Ltaeknow. ' In a runaway accident Saturday morning, Mrs. John ' Bowles. aged 'thirty-seven years, who resided about two miles south of Lucknow, sustained fatal injuries. Her husband who draws milk for the Paramount Cheese Factory, was starting oat about 5 o'clock in. the morning on his regular trip, when Mrs. Bowels mounted the waggon with him to ride to the pasture field. In some unaccountable way the horses took fright and eomnleneed• to run away. Mrs. Bowels juibped or was thrown ,from the waggon; The husband, cling - in to his seat,was able eventall to • gY Pring the horses under control. Return- ing he found his wife lying 'unconscious with her scull eruShed in on the road- way. Neighbors, who were summoned, assisted in earryinR tier back to her own ho'tse, where, despite medical attend• anee, she died an heur later. ®®A Exceptional Valves in Wo- men's Pumps and Oxfords Read our ad. on last page WILLIS & CO. LOWER SCHOOL. EXAMINATIONS. The first instalment of the results of the Departmental Examinations was issued last week ,and Wingham High School made a splendid showing. Of the 28 candidates Who were recommend - 26 passed, three kobtaining Honours. The successful candidates are:- Cora re:Cora Gilkinspn (Honours) Mabel Gilkineon (honours) Chrissy Millr (Honours) Elmer Aitke Margaret Ai'.ken Marlon Alle Florence Barger Gordon Buchanan Norman Burr John Campb 11 Laura Currie Mary Currie ; Kathleen Gibbons Mabel Isard: Gordon Jefferson Metha MacPherson Anna MacRitehie Grace Plunkett Norman Radford May Roberts(*) Nora Smith 'u Norman Ston house Elmer Taylor ; Jean Webb Elmer Wilkinson Annie Wilson E' NORMAL SCHOOL RESULTS, There were seven Wingham High School students at the Normal Schools during the session ust closed and all were'successful in the final examinations. They are;—Florence Aitchison, Norman Geddes, Lizzie Johns, Luella Shaw, Gertie Stewart, Mary Stewart, Beth Welsh. Meeting ol` Boy Scouts. The members of the Boy Scouts are requested to meet at the Parish Club in uniform, on Friday evening of this week, not later than 8 o'clock. Very Successful Picnic. The members of the Belgrave and Wingham branches of the Women's Institute held a very suscessful picnic in Mr, Chas. Wilkinson's. grove on the 4th line of Morris on Thursday after- noon last. The afternoon was very happily spent by the large gathering of men, women and children. A baseball match was one of the pleasing features of the afternoon's program.— Successful in Examinations The following. who are pupils of Miss Sparling, A. T. C. M.. have suc- cessfully passed examinations at the Toronto Conservatory of music:—Inter- mediate Piano, honors, Miss Laving Pearen; Primary piano, honors, Miss Annie Spence; Miriam Smith; Pass, Rea Currie. Miss Pearen came within four marks of the highest taken at the Conservatory this year in intermediate piano. Miss Sparling will reopen her classes September 1st, and will prepare pupils for Toronte>t or London Conser- vatories. The Real Cause Wingham, July 12th, 1913. To the Editor of the TnsEs: Dear Sir—I wish to correct a state- ment hi last week's TIMES which said that my horse becoming frightened at an auto was the cause of the accident. The horse did not become frightened of the auto, but jumped to one side to avoid being run into by the driver of the auto. I was on the right side of the road and allowed two-thirds for the auto to pass me. The driver of the car was the main cause of the accident as lie was on the wrong side of the road. He also showed his mean prin- ciple is not stopping to see if any person was injured. C. H. TAYLOR. Sunday School Exeursion. Arrangements have been completed for the annual union Sunday School ex- cursion which will this year be held to Kincardine on Friday, August lst. The fare from Wingham is 75 cents for a- dults and 40 cents for children. Two I special trains Will leave Wingham, I The first one at 8.40 a. m., and the sec- ond at 8.56. This will be Wingham,s civic holiday and should ensure a large crowd for the excursion. Tickets will be on sale at the;), Thesis office on the afternoon and evening previous to the date of the excljrsion, and also on morning; of eversion, 7tluy your tickets the p ?evieeis evening and avoid the rush on; the morning of the excursion. PERSONALS. -r--- Miss Nora Kennedy is visiting at Seaforth. Miss Helen Graham is spending a few days at theLake, Mr. John Kerr was in Torouto for a few days this week.. Miss Waller of Tilsonburg visited a few days with Mrs. J, J. Elliott, Mr. Ted Paterson of New York is vis- iting at his parental home in Wingham. Miss Clark and Miss Orr, of Coburg, are visiting with Dr. and Mrs. H. E. W. Tamlyn. Mr. and Mrs. P. Brown, of Clifford were visiting with Wingham friends last week. Miss Lorne ; Kennedy, of Acton, is visiting at the ;home of her uncle, Mr. J. W. Dodd. Mr. Herb. and Mrs. Jerome, of Detroit, is visiting with his parents, Dr. and Mrs. J. S. Jerome. Mrs. Walter Paterson is visiting at the home of her son, Mr. Percy Pater- son in Toronto, Mr. Caldwell Brock, of Dundas is spending his holidays, at his parental home in town. Mrs. D McLaughlan and children, of Chatham, are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. John Elder. Mr. Geo. Ritchie, of Detroit, was visiting for a few days with his brother, Mr. John Ritchie. Mrs. Braden and Miss Harrison, of Black Horse are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Harrison. Miss Ada Roderus, of Rochester, N. Y. is visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Roderus, Mr. and Mrs. D. E. McDonald were visiting lastweek with Mrs. McDonald's parents at St. Helen's. Mr. Joseph F. Clark, of Harriston, was visiting for a few days with Wing - ham and Harriston friends. Miss Bessie Kennedy is on a two week's trip with her grandmother, Mrs. MaeKayof Seaforth. Mrs. Erne$ Simmons left on Wed- nesday to spent a few weeks with friends at Hillier, near Picton. Mr. Wm. Maxwell, of Leamington was visitingwith old friends in Wing - ham and vicinity last week. Dr. Kennedy returned on Saturday from a visit to the celebrated Mayo Clinic in Rcichester, Minnesota. Miss Millie Ilarris, of Wroxeter, and Mr. Leckie, of Saskatoon, were visitors at Mrs. .1. J. Elliott's this week. Misses Nellie Walker and Ruby John- ston, of Attwood are visiting with their aunt, Mrs. John B. Hardy, inTurnberry. Miss Henderson, of Lucknow, has taken a position as operator for the C.P.R. express office at Willis & Co.'s. Mr. .las Haugh and Miss Nina Haugh, are v isitiug with Mr. and Mrs- Maxwell at Leamington and with friends in Det- roit. Mr. Spencer Balser, of Buffalo. N.Y. is holidaying in Wingham at the home eif his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs, Roderus. Mr. and liars. E. P.. Fitch, of Water- ford are spending their holidays with relatives and friends in Wingham and district. Miss Bessie Stapleton, of.Toronto is spending her holidays at her home in town. Mr, Cecil Bisbee, of London is visit- ing at the home of his uncle, Mr. John Rogers, Masters Clayton and Lloyd Zurbrigg are spending port of their holidays with relatives in Listowel. Mrs. J. M. Kennedy and daugter, of Elm Creels, Man., are visiting with Mrs. Kennedy's mother, Mrs. L. Tracy, who has been seriously ill. The many friends of Rev. E. H. Croly will be pleased to learn that he was suc- cessfully operated upon for Goitre at the Hospital py Dr. Kennedy on Monday morning. He is improving rapidly, and is now conisdered put of danger. ORANGE CtLEBRATION. A very successful Orange celebration was held at Lucknew on Saturday, July 12th. The morning opened rather un- favorable and there was a down pour of rain before nine o'clock, but the weather cleared and the afternoon saw very favorable weather for an event of this kind. In the neighborhood of twenty lodges visited the Sepoy town. The procession formed et the park near the Presbyterian Church and headed by the Wingham Citizens' Band, the members of the Order marched to the Agricul- tural Park, where the program was carried out. The chairman was Dr, F. S. Spence, who called on .Reeve Murdock, who in a short speech welcomed the visitors to Lucknow. Addresses were delivered by A. H. Musgrove, M.P.P., Mr. John Joint, Rev. J. J. Durrant, Rev. J. W. Hibbert. of Wingham, and Mr. J. J. Hunter, of Kincardine. The Kincardine and Lucknow Pipe Bands and the Wingham Citizens' Band furnished excellent music during the day. There was a good crowd and the cele- bration was one of the most orderly ever held in this section. The good people of Lucknow furnished the very best of recommodation and all who attended were well pleased with the day's outing. The Wingham Lodge won prizes for furnishing the best band, for the largest and the best dressed lodge. In a baseball match between Lucknow and Wingham, the Lucknow players won by a score of 9 to 5. Nearly five hundred railway tickets were sold at Wingham by 11. B. Elliott, the town agent, and at the station. Firemen Back to Old System. A special meeting of the Town Coun- cil was held on Monday with all members present except Mayor Vanstone and Coun. Spotton. Reeve McKibbon in the chair. The question of the salaries of the members of the fire brigade was discussed and it was deeided on motion of Reeve McKibbon and ('owns. Bell, that the firemen be engaged on the far- mer basis of 320.00 per year and a free telephone for each member of the bri- gade. The Council then adjourned until Friday evening when the matter of striking the tax rate for this year will be taken up Injured by Falling. Mrs. William Tompkins, who resides at the corner of Victoria and Shuter streets, sustained painful .injuries by falling down a flight of stairs one night Mr. Geo. Spotton, D,D.G.1l, for this! last week. r She had meant to go into district, is in Ottawa this week attend- an adjoining, room to obtain a quilt but ing the annual meeting of the Masonic I mistook the door and stepped off the Grand Eodge. landing of the stairs. Her husband heard the fall and going to her aid found ' Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Stewart and her badly bruised and suffering from son, of Toronto, are visiting at the shock, but fortunately no bones were hom e of Mrs. Stewart's father, Mr. broken. Considering Mrs. Tompkins Peter McLaren. advanced age her escapd from serious Hon. W. J. Hanna was a visitoe in injury was little short of miraculous. Wingham fora few hours on Monday We are very pleased to report that while on his way from Owen Sound to Mrs. Tompkins is improving nicely. his home in Sarna. W_. Principal Gots to Ingersoll. Mr. T. Hairy Jones, engineer, of Last week Mr. Joseph Stalker, who Brantford, was in town this week look` has been Principal of Wingham Public ing over the work being done on School for a number of years, received Josephine street. the appointment as Principal of the Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Hammond are in Public Schott] at Ingersoll. Many will Ottawa for a few days, Mr. Hammond regret to learn of Mr. Stalker's removal attending the annual meeting of the from Wingham. He has been an ex - Masonic Granit Lodge. eellent teacher and has brought the Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Iiently, ofOyen, Wingham school up to a high standard. Alta., were visiting for a few days at This year's results of the Entrance the borne of Mrs. Bentley's brother, Evaminations, published f in another Mr. W. A. Campbell. column, show Mr.' Stalkers ability as a teachers. lie recommended twenty-five Rev. D. Perrie, pastor of St. ;An. drew's An- drew's Presbyterian Church, with his family, left this week to epend a month at their cottage at the lake. Mrs. Roy' Forester, of Charleston, Missouri, with her little on, Vanstone, is visiting at the borne of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. VanStone. The Late Thomas Netterfield, News of the death of Mr. Thomas Netterfield on Saturday last, came as a surprise to Winghattutes. The deceas- ed gentleman, in ,company with his daughter, Mrs. Thos. Drummond, and his grandson, Nell McLean, left on Thursday afternoon last for Thessalon to visit. The party arrived in Thessa- lon at 2.30 a,m. on Saturday morning and Mr. Netterfield passed away about 4 a.m., the cause of death being heart failure. Mr. Netterfield was born in Bell Turbit, County. of Cavin, Ireland, in 1838 and when thirteen years of age came to Canada with the other mem- bers of his family,' settling at Delta. Forty-nine years ago on the lst of June last, the subject of this sketch came to this section and continued to reside here up to the time of his death. Mr. Netterfield was a good citizen and was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends. In religion he was an Anglican and was regular in his attend- ance at public worship. He joined the Orange Order when he was 16 years of age and was one of the charter mem- bers of the Wingham Lodge and at the time of his death was an honorary member of the local Lodge. In politics he was a staunch Conservative. Mr. Netterfield for many years followed his trade as stone mason and was a good workman. Thirteen years ago last 24th of May, his partner in life, Mar- garet Green, was called away by death. In Mr. Netterfield's family there were four brothers and seven sisters and only two now survive, viz.: Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Hicks, of Detroit. Two sons and five daughters survive, viz.: William and Thomas Netterfield, of Washington; Mrs. Thos. Drummond, Wingham; Mrs. Fleron, Thessalon; Mrs. Glanville, Ed- monton, Alta.; Mrs. T. J. McLean, Wingham; Miss Emma Netterfield, To- ronto. The funeral to Wingham ceme- tery on -Tuesday afternoon was largely attended and the members of Wingham Orange Lodge marched in a body. ANNOUNCEMENTS, &c. Get Parnell's Bread at Christie's. Watches and jewelry at half price at Knox's sale. FOR SALE—A good three -horse power gasoline engine. Apply to A. E. Lou- ttit. Prices in watches, jewelry, never heard of before in Wingham at Knox's to July 19th. Knox's sale of watches, jewelery, silverware, cut glass, etc., continued to July 19th. Slaughter prices in watches, jewelry, silverware and cut glass to July 19th, at Knox's. TRUNKS AND VALISES: ---Beg stock of select from at lowest prices. W. J. GREERr candidates and thirty-two wrote and twenty-seven passed, five securing hon- ors. We sincerely regret that Mr. Stalker is leaving Wingham, but we are pleased to see, him receive promo- tion and we are sure that he will give every satisfaction in his new position. In Mr. and Mrs. Stalker the people of Inge Miss Mulvey, of town, alad Miss i typeofeltizetrssoll are eand the people of Win ctiring the very st Cottle, of 'Whitechurch, aro in St. p p ham will wish them many years of Thomas attending the sessions of the health, happinesll and prosperity in smaller school at Alma Ladies' College. their new home. Fon RENT.-- Offices with a good fire- proof vault. Apply to J. A. Morton, barrister, Wingham. NOTICE.—All accounts owing me are now due and may be paid at my residence at the rear of the drugstore. A. L. HAMILTON. HOUSE WANTED House wanted to rent on or about September 1st. Suitable for small family. Garden ground attached. Send particulars to or call at Times office. Notice to Contractors. The Reeve and Council:of Township of Morris are asking for tenders on the Hopper drain. Plans and specifications at clerk's residence:' Enclose a good faith $50 marked cheque. fenders to be opened at Hall on Monday, July 2Sth, at 3 o'clock. A. MAcEwEN, Clerk, Bluevale, Ont. July 15th, 1913. Time and money are both worth saving, and both can be saved by coming directly here with your Footwear wants. Chasing around after "job lot" and "bargain Shoes" takes time, and it always costs more money at the windup. We save you money, for instance on our Men's e3 and $4 Shoes, our Women's $2 and $3 50 Shoes, our Misses' Shoes or our Children's Shoes at $1. $1.25 or 5150. Then, you'll save time by buying them and not trying to match them for the price—for you can't. Every thing in Footweor for everybody, at time and money saving prices. W. J. O!tER THE SHOE MAN The fiIV\M,IWv.MM fesHnvestmenfon Summer Tourist Rates to the Pacific Coast. Via Chicago and North Western Rail- way, special lou rate round trip tickets on sale from all points in Canada to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, Tac- oma, Seattle, Vancouver, Victoria, etc., etc., during June, July, August, and September. Excellent train service, For rates, illustrated folders, tame tables and full particulars, address B. H. Bennett, General Agent, 46 Yonge Street Toronto, Ont. The Most Popular and Only Direct Line Reaching All Summee Resorts in Highlands of Ontario. • Including Muskoka Lakes, Lake of Bays, Algonquin Past., Maganetawan, French River, Georgian Bay, Tirnagami and Kawartha Lakes. Exec ]lent train service via Grand Trunk Railway to and from above resorts. Tourist tickets at reduced rates, good to return until November ;40th are now on sale to above resorts. Write for illustrated folders and time tables telling you how to get there, and containing list of hotels, rates. ete., to O. 13. Horning, D.P.A., G,T. Ry. Union Station, Toronto, Ont. Earth Is The Earth Itself, Buy an Ontario farm. We have a number of bargains on hand. We specially advertise for two weeks only Lot 1 and west 1-2 Lot 2, Con, 12, Howick, close to school, Church and market; farms contains 150 acres, all under grass, with brick house and bank barn with cement stables; drilled well. This property will be sold cheap to wind up an estate. Valuable town properties for sale in Wingham a n d surrounding Villages. Fire, Life, Accident, Health., Boil- er, Tornado, Live Stock, PlateGiass. Automobile and all other kinds of Insurance in first-class Companies at lowest rates. Ritchie Com REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE WINGHAINI, ONTARIO. TEACHER WANTED. Qualified teacher for S. S. No. v, East Wawanosh. Apply stating salary and qualifications to J. W. BONE, Marnoch, Ont. EARLY CLOSING Take notice that we have agret d to close our offices during the months of July and August, after the le ur of one p. m. Saturdays and 4 p. m, on other days. June eiith 1013, DUui.LY IIOLMlis R. VANSiONE J. A. Moi oti • COLLEGEAT H01"lE Thouands of ambition yi edi .e; p. e- ple aro fast preparing n their ..iia homes to eccupy lucrative petite: -- i,•• stenographers, boolcl.eepera t, 1, grar•l, ers. curl aorvante in feet e c e t y sphere of Busmen Activities. Yon may sinus at cone.geif you wish Position.. guar- anteed Enter college any day Ind, Ividnal instruction. Esprrt ti gene r.. Thirty pear's cszper e-a:e• . Iargt st trainers la Canada. o. •.4-n colleges. SpetIal eourFe f, r t, a •l.. r -- Affiliated mitt Con,mer,rial tame tors' Matkiation of Canada :ea,airt School at the tannoaaSpotton lin aiesss College, London. Winghain Business College Geo. Spotton, W. T elerse. Presitioat. I r•ao -al,al