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The Wingham Times, 1913-07-24, Page 1THS WINGHAM TIMES. VOL. XLII.—NO. 2145 WINGIIAM, ONTARIO THURSDAY JULY 24, 1913 $1 A YEAR IN ADVANCE COO YOUR SMUT He who has Ilost 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 clay time. We have our Optical Room especi- ally fitted with suitable lights. SATURDAY CANDIES.— Fresh every week. 50c Cadillac Choc- olates 83c lb. 25c Imported Turkish Delight 19c ib. J. W. McKIBBON DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN 77to�... a. SR_ Store 4; C. N. Griffin GENERAL AGENT FIRE LIRE1. ACCIDEN R' PLATE GLASS WEATHER J o6,nl+oi+o� insurance Coupled with a REAL ESTATE and MONEY LOANING Business. Issuer of Marriage Licenses. Oftloe over Maloolm's Grocery. H. DAVIS WINGHAM, ONTARIO Agent for Allan Line Cunard Line Donaldson Lines. Canadian Northern Lines Ocean Steamships. W. J. Moon Veterinary Surgeon LATE GOVT. VET. INSP. OHIee of late Dr. wilron Residence Wingham, Ont. • Cor. Prances and Patrick Sta. When Phonel70. Phone 182 • Christie's Grocery PHONE 59, RighI VaIu'd Ooods We have no leader to offer you other than Superior Quality You will get from us one hundred per cent. value. not on one or two articles only but on Everything You Buy ' If our goods are not as represented, we will gladly refund the purchase price. Try Us with your nest Grocery order. We may not have the identical brand you want, but we'll endeavor To Please You Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers. TAX RAT $ 29 MILLS. At the special meting of the Town Council on Friday vening last all the members were pr sent except Coun. Spotton and Mayor 1VanStone presided. A petition was pfesented, signed by a number of ratepayers, asking that water fountains be'placed on Josephine street. The Clerk'' was instructed to write and procureplans and prices on fountains. The Street Comtnittee reported that the road roller mid crusher, recently purchased from the J. S. Case Co. was satisfactory 'and the mayor and clerk Were instructed to` pay for same. The Waterworks Committee recom- mended that three hundred feet of new Paragon hose and other minor supplies be puchased. On motion the report of the committee was adopted. By -Law No. 677, fixing the rate df taxation for this .year at 29 mills on the dollar was given three readings and passed. In this rate the High Schools takes three mills, the Public Sehool five and a half mills, County rate three mills and town rate seventeen and a half mills. This rate is three mills higher than last year's rate, This year the High School is responsible for an extra half mill, the overdue county rate is being provided for, increases in salaries make more funds necessary and the first year's Western Foundry Co. debentures be- come due this year. Death of Duncan McKinlay. Duncan McKinlay, one of Wingham's highly esteemed residents passed away early on Monday morning at his home on Patrick street following an illness which extended over several months. The deceased gentleman was born in Cowell, Argyleshire, Scotland and was in his 79th year. When one year old he came with his parents to Canada and settled on a farm in Lobo township. When twenty years of age Mr. McKin- lay went to London and there served his apprenticeship in the trade of carpen- ter. For a number of years he followed the business of bridge building and had many contracts with the Grand Trunk Railway, building a large number of the bridges on the various branches of this railroad which run into London. Nearly thirty-one years ago Mr. and Mrs. Mc- Kinlay came to Wingham and he was one our beat citizens. He served for several years in the Town Council. He was a man of many gcod qualities, hon- est and upright in all his dealings, out- spoken in his opinions on any subject; but a kind-hearted and true friend. The TIMES man will long remember him as one of his intimate friends and as a man to be loved for his many sterling qualities. Mr. McKinlay was a Liberal in politics and adhered to the Presbyter- ian Church. He is survived by his widow, whose maiden name was Catha- rine McLachlan and one son, Mr. J. D McKinlay with the Canadian Northern Railway at Winnipeg, and one daugh- ter, Miss Jean IVICKinlay, at home, who will have the sympathy of the whole community in their affliction. The fun- eral will take place this (Thursday) afternoon to the Wingham cemetery. The Late games Thomson. On Friday, July 18th, another of our honored citizentl passed away in the person of Mr. James Thomson, of Shuter street. Mr. Thomson had been in failing health for some time and the end came peacefully after a long and useful life at tkie mature age of 73 years. The deceased was a native of Lanarkshire, Seotland, and came with 'his parents to Canada when a young man. The family took up land and lived for some years in the Township of Hulletz but later the subject of this sketch moved to the Township of Turn - berry, where he lived for some thirty- six years. About two years ago he with his wife, About Miss June Nichol. of Turnb(lrry, moved into town and made their home on Shuter street. The widow with fix sisters survive Mr. Thomson. One hrother, Professor, R. Y. Thomson, og Knox College, pre- deceased him. 1,Mi'. Thomson was a faithful member of St. Andrew's Church and a stainch Liberal in politics. The funeral wag conducted from his late residence to Pie Wingham eemetery. Read our ad. on last page re Derby Shoes and Wednesday half -holiday. WILLIS & CO. GOLDEN EDDING. Mr. and Mrs. George Taylor, of Lower Wingham, celebrated their golden wedding on Saturdly evening, 19th inst. There were none ,present except the members of the fatrily and their wives or husbands. The event should have been observed on the 8th of July, but through amisunder§tanding as to dates the arrangements had to be postponed until the above dabs, it being the birth- day anniversary of the groom. The orginal wedding Was slolemnized at Zetland 50 years ago, July 8th, when George Taylor, of `,Kinloss was united in marriage with Catherine Lamont, of Turnberry. The yo,.ng couple took up housekeeping on lot 31, con. 5, Kinloss, where they resided 'until twelve years ago last March, atl which time they came to Lower Winham. Their union was blessed with a family of five child- ren, viz :- John, of Hanover, who occu- pies the position of 'own Clerk of that progressive town anc :who for seventeen years couducted a brill: and stationery business in the same .town, retiring last fall; Thomas, a farmer on the 12th con- cession of East Wawanosh; Sarah, of Montreal, who is ari adjutant in the Salvation Army and in charge of the Woman's Home in that city; Isabella, wife of Wm. J. Currie, of East Wawan- osh; Rachel, the youngest, wife of Albert Prentice, who died at Coiling - wood in March of 1911. All of the family living were present as well as John and Thomas Taylor, Wm. J. Currie, Eli Jaques and wife, the latter being a sister of the bride of 50 years ago and who has very vivid recollections of what took place; on that occassion, particularly how thea bride looked. The bride and groom were remembered in a suitable way by the family and all !ening with music y changes in the Rates. for Civic Holiday. The Grand Ttunk Railway System will sell round !'trip tickets at single fair, with mini un charge of 25 cents o n f in liam s civic holiday, On ACC Ut0 ` V � g to all G. T. R. points in Canada, good going p. m. trains August lst, return- ing until Augusi 2nd. Buy your tickets from H. B. Elliott, Town Agent, at the. TIMES 8fl]ee. OBiiee open evenings for convenienee of hose ' wishing to pur- chase tickets, • spent an enjoyable e and recalling the me past half century as to removals in community, social liif and moral state of country life then Old now. Ft Colvin—Bon Wedding. At high noon, the v edding took place on Tuesday of Marg 'ret Jean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. WO. Bone, to Norman B. Colvin of Toronti, son of Mr. and Mr. D. H. Campbell, of 1st line of Mrs. A. J. Colvin o#,, Galt, The cere-1 Morris was visiting for a few days with mony was condudted.. at the home relatives and friends in Toronto. of the bride's ; parents, Francis Mr. and Mrs. Jas. II. Kerr, of Toron- street, by Rev. Robert Thynne of Palm- to were visiting for a few days with erston. As Miss Olive Colvin of Galt, Wingham relatives and friends. sister of the grooi, played Mendels- sohn's Bridal Chorgs, the bride entered the drawing room, which was tastefully decorated with siml x and roses, escort- ed by her father, who gave her away. The couple were unattended and stood beneath an immen e floral bell while the nuptial rites we'e being performed. The bride was dres ed in a lovely lace gown over Bruss is net with pearl trimmings and wore the customary veil and orange blossoms. Her only grna- ment was a beautiful pearl necklace, the gift of the groom, and she carried a boquet of roses and lily of the valley. After congratulatione had been tendered to the happy pair the thirty guests sat down to a daintily served wedding break- fast, decorations of sweet peas making the table appear especially pleasing. Four of the bride's intimate friends— Misses Ethel Walsh, Hazel Brandon, Edith Johnson and Sadie Davidson, act- ed as waitresses, On the C. P. R. train, Mr. and Mrs. Colvin left for Kawartha lakes, the bri de travelling in a handsome suit of black satin and black picture hat with French plumes. After the honey- moon they will reside in Parkdale, Toronto. The many expensive gifts received by the bride bore testimcny of her popu- larity and carried with them sincere wishes for a happy and prosperous future. PER; OONALS. Mr. R. J. Fleuty, of Orillia is visiting at his parental home in town. Miss Florence Filgiano of Hamilton is visiting with Miss Eleanor Cornyn. Mr. Ed. Nash ljas returned from spend- ing a couple of weeks at the lakeside, Mr, William Britton of Grand Valley s pent a few ,days,with friends in town, Mrs, A. M. Crawford and Miss Ethel King are away on 4 trip to Duluth, Minn. Mr. A. E. Du Plan of Centralia visit- ed bis brother, Mr. C. F. Du Plan over Sunday. Mr. Frank Cody of Toronto is spend- ing his holidays with friends in Wingham. Mr, 0. E. Paterson of New York is spending his vacation at his parental home here. Misses Margaret and Florence Pocock are spending their holidays at Lucknow and Goderich, Mrs. John Pattison, of Port Elgin is visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Porter. Mr. W. C. Thompson, of Hamilton, was calling on old Wingham friends for a few days last week. Mrs. Adam Schaefer is visiting with relatives and friends in Goderich, Clin- ton and Port Albert.' Mrs. W. J. Boyce and two sons are visiting with relatives and friends in Paris and Welland. Mr. J. C. Johnston, of Saskatoon, Sask., was calling on old friends in Wingham last week. Mr. and and Mrs. Oscar Rodgers of Toronto are visiting the latter's parents Mr. and°Mrs. Wynn. Mrs Hodgins of Toronto and little son are visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Arch. Patterson. Mrs. Durford, of Portage la Prairie, Man., is visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arch. McGillivray. Mr. James McCracken, Sr. of Goder- ich spent several days last week with Mrs. McCracken, Francis St. Rev, Mr. and Mrs;, T. Edgar Hender- son of Fargo, Wis.` are visiting with relatives in town and vicinity. Rev. F. E. and Mrs. Powell of Toron- to are on a visit to the former's father T. R. Powell Esq. Turnberry. Mrs. McVittie and two children, and Miss McVittie, of Toronto are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. John Nichol. Baseball 'Game. Wingham and Clinton baseball play- ers put on a good exhibition of ball in the Town Park on Wednesday evening of last week. LeavOg out the third innings it was one oo the best games ever played in Wi)tigham. Batteries were-Wingham, Telfer and Somers. Tasher Ta 1 r a ndW efr Tho score b yinnings; Clinton .... ..0030010--•4 Wingham .......... ....0 01 e 0 00-1 .Culross Councilmminntes and items from Belgravo algid St. Helens are fraternal call at the Times ofllee, and crowded out of this -issue, met his old co>lfrere, Mr. Peter Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. A. Brown of Vancouver, E. l'•, are at present renew- ing old acquaintances in this vicinity. Mr. Wm. Moore left on Monday for Hamilton wh.'re he intends residing with his daughter, "Airs. A McDougall. Rev. and Mrs. G. Victor Collins are spending two weeks with relatives and friends at Oil Springs and other points. Miss Olive Colvin, of Galt, spent a few days in town the guest. of Mrs. Wm. Bone, and returned home on Wednesday morning. Mrs. W. J. Patterson and Miss Eva Patterson visited with Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Patterson at Kincardine for over Sunday. Misses Lillian Casner and Winnifred Merrier, of Sebringville, returned home last week after a visit with Miss Mae Mason. Mr. Chas. Johns, who is with the (1' T. R. at Montreal is spending his 1, . - days with his parents, Mr. and L s. W. A. Johns. Mr. Joseph Anderson and Mrs. Jas. Belden and children, of Winnipeg were visiting for a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Richard Anderson. Mr. Rogers, travelling representative for the "Presbyterian" and the "West- minster Magazine" spent a few days in Wingham this week. Mr. Spencer Balser, of Buffalo, N. Y. who has been spending his vacation in Wingham returned home to -day. He says this is a great town for fishing. It was Mrs. Jas. A. Haugh and Miss Nina Haugh, who were visiting with friends in Leamington and Detroit and not Mr. Haugh, as was stated in our last issue. Sunday Sclteo] excursion to Kincar- dine on Friday, August 1st. Buy your tickets from Ii. 13, Elliott at the town office. Office ('pen evening previous to date of excursion. Mr. Harry Foster, city editor of the Galt Reporter Is spending his vacation in Wingham and vicinity. He paid a Mrs. Bloomfield, of Detroit, is visit- ing her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Porter. Miss Maud Fryfogle, Miss Ola Hamil- ton and Harold Hamilton are visiting in Atwood, Miss Mary Rit hie is spending her holidays with relatives and friends at Brockville. Dr. R. Agnew, of Medicine Hat, Alta., is visiting with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Agnew. Miss Alena Peaien, of Philadelphia, Pa., is visiting at ithe home of Mr. John Agnew for a few Weeks prior to leav- ing for her home iq Medicine Hat, Alta. Capt. Milton, pf Wingham, with Capt. Pugmire, of oronto, assisted by members of the Wngham Corps of the Salvation Army, held service in the Town Hall. at Brusels last Thursday evening. i Mr. Wm. Merkley, sr., and his grand daughter, Miss Pearl Merkley have re- turned home after spending a month at Kingston, Thousand Islands and Rideau Canal, where they visited Mr. Merkley's sister. Mrs. Houghtan and visited the scenes where Mr. Slerkley spent his boyhood days. They report a most de- lightful trip. , Mr. Wm. Walker, of Port Burwell, gave the TIMES a pleasant call last week. Mr. Walker is a former well-known res- ident of this section, having taught school at Langside and in Turnberry township. He is now engaged in fruit and vegetable farming and has been very successful. Ho has supplied a large quantity of strawberry and ginseng plants to different parts of Ontario. HIGH SCHOOL PROMOTIONS The Kinca ine Excursion. Keep in mind a big union Sunday School excursio to Kincardine on Wingham's civi holiday, Friday, August 1st. Tw special trains will leave Wingham fo the lake town, the first at 8.40 a.m. l d the second at 8.56 a.m. The fare f m here is 76 cents for adults and 40 }cents for children. There will be the isual free supply of hot water and pre ' ared tea. Baskets will be taken to an , from the park free of charge. Ticket can be purchased at the Town office of the G.T.R. at the TIMES office, the afternoon and evening previous to the excul'sion and also on. the morning of the excursion. Buy your tickets early and avoid the rush. The Women'e Institute. The regular monthly meeting of the Wingham branch pf the Women's Institute will not be field on the 31st inst. In place of the regular meeting, the members will be entertained by Mrs. Geo. Cruickshank and Mrs. John J. Moffatt, at the home of the former, on the afternoon of Thursday, August 7th. Members who desire to take in this outing are requested to meet at the home of Dr. Kennedy, not later than 2 o'clock p. m, on the above date. The Wingham High School Staff have issued the Promotion Lists for the cur- rent year as follows:— PROMOTIONS TO FORA II. HoNouRs—Thomas Armstrong, Mich- ael F 'ran, Hardy Geddes, Flossie Haines, Alex. Henry, Josephine Johnston, Lill- ian Longman, Wilfrid McGregor, Ches- ley McLean, Greta Robinson, Rose Weiler. HONOURABLE MENTION Lulu Cham- ney, Johnston Conn, Gertie Deans, Robt. Harrison, Ada McGill, Hazel Noble. PASS --Gordon Adair, Irene Allen, Nelly Breen, Anna Davidson, Lila Emmerson, Nora Gracey (Aegrotat), Howard Gray, Milton Groves, Marjorie Harrison, Nora Kennedy (Aegrotat), Janet Kerr, Frances Lockridge, Verna McDonald, Theo; McDonald, Eva Patterson. Dorothy Roth, Nelson Rush, Irene Scott, Susie Sherrilr". To FORM III, B.—HoNouRn Honours candidates promoted to III A. HONOURABLE•' MENTION --Leon Cante- lon, Gordon Buchanan, Mable Isard, Gordon Jefferson, Anna MacRitchie. Norman Radford. May Robertson, Nor- man Stonehouse, Elmer Taylor. Pass—Louisa Devereaux, George Joynt (Aegrotat), Annie Lloyd, Wilbert Mathers, Evelyn McLaughlin, Della Miller, Millie Nicholls, Margaret Perrie, Bernice Shaw, Edna Smith, Emma Walters, Annie Williamson. To FORM III A HONOURS FROM III B—Lucy Bower, Edna James. Bessie Kennedy, Helena Wellwood. HONOURS FROM II—Cora Gilkinson, Mable Gilkinson, Chrissy Miller, Jean Webb, Annie Wilson. HONOURABLE MENTION—Margaret Aitken, Marion Allen, Laura Currie, Laura Holmes, Grace Plunkett, Grace Sherrllf, Nora Smith. PASS—Elmer Aitken, Florence Barber John Campbell, Mary Currie, Kathleen Gibbons, Metha McPherson, Elmer Wilkinson, Goldwin Hamilton (Phar- macy), Gordon McLean (Matriculation). , . STH, PrincipalJC, WS MIHT S, The Wingham Fair. The prize lists for the Wingham fall fair have been printed and a Large num- ber were mailed to members last week Any person who has not received a eopy may secure one at the TIMES office. The Wingham fall fair will be held this year on Thursday and Friday, Septem- ber 25th and 26th and promises to be one of the best ever held in the town. The special attraction committee is arranging for a good program for the afternoon of Friday, September 2(ith. A high-class concert will be held on the evening of September 20th, when the program will be supplied by H. Ruthven McDonald, baritone; Miss Marietta LaDell, elocutionist, and Mr. Eddie Pigott, comedian. • John K. Black, a prominent citizen of St. Catharines, died after three months' illness, in his seventieth year. ANNOUNCEMENT!, &c. Get Parnell's Bread 1 Christie's. WANTED —A compete it maid: Apply to Mrs. J. C. Smithe'ran s street. - WANTED—Two you phone operators. phone Co's office. Important Lecture Coming. We are glad to announce that the Advance Agent of the National Sani- torium Association has been in town this week arranging for a Lecture to be repeated by Mr. J. B. Watson, the Field Secretary and Lecturer of the Association, on Tuberculosis and the Work of the Muskoka Free Hospital for Consumptives. The Lecturer will be delivered after the close of the regular chnrch services on Sunday Aug loth, in the Town Hall. —Those who have been privileged to hear this Lecture will be glad to have the opportunity of hearing it again. We strongly recommend those who have not heard it to make a point of doing so. Just about 16,000 autolmobile licenses have been issued by the Provineial Secre- tary's Department so far this season. tg' ladies ;as tele - ply at All accounts accounts pot pal efore Aug lst, will be handed by fo collection. A. L. HAMILTON. -- FOR Saes—A good three -horse power gasoline engine. Apply to A. E. Lou- ttit. TRUNKS AND VALISES:—Big stock of select from at lowest prices. W. J. (GREER. No Half Holidajlj' Next Week. Owing to civic h iday on Friday of next week the usu 1 half holiday will not be observed. laces of business in Wingham will be open on Wednesday afternoon of next week HOUSE WANTED House wanted to rent on or about September lst. 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. Tenders to be opened at Hall on ''Monday, July 213th, at 3 o'clock. A. MACEwEN, Clerk, Bluevale, Ont. IMEN'S OXFORDS 1 These are the days that make a man's feet fretful with critical de- mands for comfortable weight,shape and tit in Shoes. The very time when the gocd points of oar Oxfords show at their best. The smartest and most sensible Oxfords made, are here in shapes and leathers that assure ease and comfort. Our oxfords fit at the heel and fit at the instep. Patent Colt, Ideal Kid, Vici and Dark Russets or Tins. $2.50, $3.00, $4.00 to $4.50 You'll Not Get Poor Oxfords, If You Come Here for Them W. d. 611EL12 July 15th. 101 i. Summer Tourist Rates to the Pacific Coast. Via Chicago and North Western Rail- way, special low rate round trip tickets on sale from all points in Canada to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, Tac- oma, Seattle, Vancouver, Victaria, etc.,' etc., during June, July, August, and September. Excellent train service. For rates, illustrated folders, time, tables and full particulars, address B. H. Bennett, General Agent, 46 Yonge Street Toronto, Ont. The Most Popular and Only Direct Line Reaching All Summer Resorts in Highlands of Ontario. Including Muskoka Lakes, Lake of Bays, Algonquin Park, Maganetawan,, French River, Georgian Boy, Timagami and Kawartha Lakes. Excellent train service via Grand Trunk Railway to and from above resorts. Tourist tickets at reduced rates, good to return until November 30th 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, etc., to C. E. Horning, D.P.A.,G.T. Ry. Union Station, Toronto, Ont, THE SHOE MAN M/Wvv�M�MNwwy,I� TW® Good EAST WAWANOSH 110 acre farm with frame house bank barn and shed, silo, good well and never -failing spring, rolling land. Seven acres hardwood bush, School i.z mile, Market 212 miles. Will be sold at a sacrifice and immediate possession given if nec- essary. 100 ACRE FARM 87 acres cleared, balance hard- wood bush, frame house, large L shaped barn with fine airy stabling. concrete floors and stalls. All good level land, two acres orchard, good fences, excellent drainage, splendid- ly watered. An ideal farm which will be sold right. For further particulars regard- ing either of above places apply to RitCh r COLTS REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE WINGHAM, ONTARIO. TEACHER !ANTED. Qualified teacher for S. S. No. 8, East Wawanosh. Apply stating salary and qualifications to) J. W. BONE, Marnoch, Ont. EARLY CLOSINti Take notice that we have agreed to close our offices during the months of July and August, after the hour of one p. m. Saturdays and 4 p. M. on other days. June 25th 1013. DUDLEY HULMES R. VANsTONE J. A. MORTON COLLEGE AT 11011E 1•1.010101•111011•••••1111 warmloommoomommeocosonomensmara Thousands of ambitious young peo pie are fast preparing in their homes to nQcupy lucrative poaitif m. n, stenographers,booOlo-eper',telegraph- ers. vil servants, in fart every sphere of Business Activities. You may /hush at college if you wish. k'oaitinne guar' antefd. Enter college any day Indi• vidunl instruction. Expert teaches• i. Thirty y'ear's exp,•ricr,.'„ Largest trainers riCin Canada. s. aw 1 colleges. Rea. our-., for to arh,r. Affiliated with Commercial Cam:a- tors' Assectation of Canada Summer SohooI at the famous Spotton Rumness College. London. Wingham Business College (leo. Apott,sii, W.'1`. !Worcs..