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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1913-10-02, Page 1VOL. XIII.—NO, 2172 Just a trifle Larger than picture it takes VVIR(THAM TIM WINGHA.M, ONTARIO THURSDAY OCTOBER 2, 1913 $1 A YEAR IN ADVANCE Wear Greer'sShoes and_ Rubbers. the THE WINGHAIVI FALL FAIR. The attendancet the Wingham Fall Fair on Friday afternoon last was gratifying under .the conditions, but considerably belo 'expectations had the weather proved tore favorable. The Directors were this year looking for a bumper crowd, bt}t they have no control over the weatherimae. d=- PRPMOETTE Jr. So small that you'd hardly think it could make 21 x 3?r pictures, Made of aluminum, fitted with Kodak Ball Bear- ing shutter and tested lens, it is a mar- vel of compactness and dependability. The best little camera for $5:00 you ever saw We want to show it to you. Step into the store and get a Pre mo cata- Iogue. No obligation, but if you like pictures, we would like to show you how easily you can take them yourself with a Premo. P.S.—We will have another consign- ment of Gold Fish to give away in about two week. J. W. McKIBBON DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN `I mo Store C. N. Griffin GENERAL AGENT EIRE LIE ACCIDENT PLATE GLASS WEATHER bacbu'rnb 1 nsurance slaesittse Coupled with a REAL ESTATE and MONEY LOANING Business. Issuer of Marriage Licenses. °Moe over Maloolm's Grocery. H. DAVIS `,VINGHAM, ONTARIO Agent for Allan Line Cunard Line Donaldson Lines. Canadian Northern Lines Ocean Steamships. W. J. Moon Veterinary Surgeon LATE Gov't`. VET. INSP. ° Office of late) r. Wilson Residence Wingham, Ont Cor. Trances and Petrick Sts. Office Phone17O. Phone 1 7 Christie's Grocery PHONE 59. Store opens 7 A.M. Closes 7 r.aI. (Except Saturday.) We Sell the Best Obtainable Foods The weather or Thursdaywasperfect and all the indoor' exhibits were placed in pcsition and judged on that day. The exhibits in the li41l were almost as good as previous years, Roots, vegetables and fruits were a< little short. In dairy and provisions there was an excellent showing and the ladies of Wingham and district are a Ccellent cooks, judging from the large display of bread, cakes, etc. There were finedisplays of plants and flowers, ladies' work and fine arts. Mr. Thos. Kew made a good display of harness, and Mr, A. J. Walker, local agent for the Singer Sewing Machine Co„ had a large exhibit of sewing machines. While not winning a prize, Mr: Jas. H, Linklater, of Turnberry, made a splendid display of apples and crab apples. A pleasant event .on Thursday aftergoon was the gift of two baskets of peaches from Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Maxwell, of Leamington. Mr. Maxwell is a former President cf the Society The directors, lady directors and judges very much appreciated the gift and enjoyed the eating of the peaches. A hearty vote of thanks was tendered to Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell for their kindness. The lady directors did their work on Thursday afternoon in a very efficient manner and are deserving of the hearty thanks of the directors for the interest they are taking in the fair. Friday morning broke in with a heavy rain and during the morning it looked as if the fair would be poorly attended. However the weather cleared and- a good crowd of people were in attend- ance but the rain kept away the stock. The Secretary had received a large number of entries in horses and cattle, but owing to weather conditions the exhibitors were no,able to bring in the stock. The horses, cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry which were on exhibition were of a high quality. Wingham fair has had the reputation for years for having the best show of horses in the county and this year would have been no exception had the weather been more favorable. The horse races were keenly con- tested, and were much enjoyed by the people. The winners in the races were as follows; -- 2.20 Horse Race Emily D. Forest . . . 2 1 1 J. L. Shelton, Pine River. Dark Brino . . • 1 '2 2 Geo. McNeil, 'Lucknow. J. D. Caplin . 3 3 3 J. H. Miller, Belgrave. 2.50 Horse Race Puget Barr . . . 1 1 T. Coulter, Blyth, Silvy 2 2 J. A. Brandon, Belgrave, Pearl Hunter . . ; 3 3 John Mulvey, Belmore. Hitching Race— Hggh Kerr, Bel - grave; Wm. Harris, Brussels. Potato Race—Alex;. D. McDirrmid, Lucknow; Len. Drummond, Wingham; Geo. Deyell, Wingham, Bicycle Race—Fred Manuel, Wing - ham; E. Copeland, Wingham, The School children's parade was again a pleasing feature. Headed by the Citizens' Band, The children, in charge of Principal Posliff, marched in a body to the fair ground. The Citizens' Band furnished a good program of music during the afternoon. The judges in the different depart- ments were as follows:—Races, Chas. Knechtel, Wingham; dight horses, D. Banting, Cookstown; heavy horses, W. J. Beggs, Linewood; beef cattle and sheep, John Gardheuse, Highfield; dairy cattle and swine,. Edgar Silcox, Sheldon; poultry, Thos. Bowers, Wing - ham; ladies' work, fine arts and dairy produce, Miss M. E. Douglas, Merck - dale and Miss J. P. Talton, Guelph; fruit, R. II. Lewis, Hamilton; plants and flowers, 'J, A. Morton, Wingham; roots and vegetables, Geo. David, Clin- ton ;grain and seeds, W. Clegg, Morris, The full list of prize winners will be fouyd on other pages Of this issue. 'rherre are a few errors in the list of prize winners in another column. W. 3. Arbuckle should be credited with first prize in Agricultural two-year-old filly or gelding in place of W. J. Me - Kenzie. In one-yeer-old gelding in Agricultural claim oflly one prize was awarded and that was to W. 3. Arbuckle. The names of Alex. Mc- Donald and Peter McEwen should not have appeared as whirlers of aecondand third prizes. For a display of apples MillION11111.1111101111•1111•011.1.1110Ellomirm 11LINGI iAM IF a.11 Pair Read our invitation on last page WILLIS & CO. in cone shape, Jas, Henderson is credit- ed with the prize, when Jas. H. Link - later should have been given the honor. The Wingham fair has become more popular during the past few years and in order to retain the confidence of the people, it will be `necessary to put the present grounds An better shape or procure new groun s. The fair deserves the hearty suppo t of the people of Wingham and distiet and we hope to see next year's fair made the banner fair. The Concert. The concert on Friday evening last, which brought the Fall Fair to a close for another year, was an unqualified success, from every point of view and showed good judgement on the part of the directors in engaging artists of such high standing in their profession. These were six in number, and the pros- pects for a good concert were so appar- ent that every seat in the reserved por- tion of the town hell was taken long be- fore the time. Mr. H. Ruthven Mc- Donald's powerful baritone voice filled tha auditorium with beautiful melody, and each of his six songs was listened to with rapt attention. His rendering of the "Floral Dance" was a fine piece of singing, and his "Cuckoo Clock" and "Genevieve" -the latter especially —were most enjoyable. The efforts of Miss LaDell, as always, were of very high order, and each of her elocutionary numbers was heartily applauded. Her most ambitious effort "The Christmas Home -Coining" touched the hearts of all, while her humorous pieces—notably those portraying juvenile characters— were well done, Her "Two day old baby," to those who have intimate ac- quaintance of their ways at that age, was very true to life. Mrs. Nellie Cor- bett Malone, coloratura soprano, showed surprising range and flexibility and each of her songs received an encore. Her most enjoyable effort was undoubtedly "The Garden of My Heart" in which she displayed beauty and breadth of tone, combined with exquisite taste in style. Miss Blanch Deering, besides playing a piano solo and accompanying Mrs. Malone, showed excellent tech- nique and broad smoothtone in her vio- lin numbers, her stacatto and pizzicato passages, being crisply executed. Ed- die Pigott, the comedian took well, his humorous sallies and funny actions, con- vulsing the house with laughter. The Scotch song in character, "She's the Lass for me," and the "Suffragette" being his best. Mre. H. Ruthven Mc- Donald, filled the part of accompanist in a very efficient manner and added to the enjoyableness of the concert by her playing. The concert lasted for three hours and was voted the best of its kind ever held in Wingham, which is saying a great deal, Lost Valuable Horses. Messrs. Fowler Bros., of the Bluevale road, lost a valuable two-year-old heavy draught colt one day last week. The animal was being halter broken and during the exer'Cise jumped up on its hind legs and in falling an artery was broken and the animal died in a few minutes. On Saturday afternoon, Mr, W. G. Grey, of town, lost a valuable hyrse. Mr, Gray has a number of horses pasturing on the race track grounds and tin Saturday afternoon some boys were chasing the animals and one of them.i attempted to jump the fence and in doing so was so badly in- jured that it had to be shot, Died ib California. Mr. John H. Horwood, well-known to a number of our readers, passed away at his home in San Francisco on Sep- tember 19th M'r. Horwood spent the winter here two years ago with his cousin, Miss P. Powell anti was here for a month last fall, acdompanied by his sister, Miss E. Horwood, while on their way home from England, Old friends here will regret to hear of Mr. Horwood's depth. Purchased Teeswater Business. Mr. John F. Linklater and his son, Mr. G. II. Linklater, have purchased Mr. Wni. Little's furniture and under- taking business at Teeswater and took possession last week, Mr. Linklater, jr., is a practical undertaker, having recently passed his examination at To- ronto, heading a list of nineteen candi- dates and he also spent several months with Mr. 3, C. Vaneamp, one of the leading undertakers in Toronto. The 'flags wishes the 3Iessrs, Linklater To New Subscribers We will send the TIMES to new subscribers to any address in Canada to January t st, 1 g (5, for One Dollar. This is an exceptionally good offer. if you are already a sub- scriber, send a copy of the paper to your absent son, daughter or friend, Harvest Home Services. On Sunday next special Harvest Home services will be held in St. Paul's church at Matins and Evensong when the preacher will be the Rev. Dr. Boyle, Dean of Divinity of Trinity College, Toronto, and a former much loved reetor of St. Paul's, The church will be appropriately decorated for the annual Harvest Hpme Festival and special music will be rendered by the choir. On Monday evening the annua Harvest Home Supper will be served In the school room of St. Paul's church from six o'clock till eight o'clock. After the supper $ splendid concert will be given in the Mills Memorial Hall. Dr. Boyle will speak at the concert on Monday evening. Adult Bible Cass Organizes. The Adult Bible class of the Presby- terian Church held a very enjoyable social in the school -room on Monday evening, the purpose being to organize for- the coming season. Rev. Mr. Perrie was chairman, and a large number of the young people of the church attended. A, short musical pro- gramme was given by Misses Currie, Murray, and Vannorman and Messrs. Wilson, and Cline, while Misses Mc- Donald and Gillespie gave recitations. Miss Gracy presided at the piano. The officers of the class were elected as follows: Hon. -Pres„ Rev. D, Perrie; Pres., Miss F. Wilson; Vice Pres,, Mr. Wilson; Secy-Treas, Mr. Chas. McLean; Organist, Miss Gracey; Teacher, Rev. D. Perrie; Executive Committee, Mrs. A. Nicholson, Miss T. Isbister, Mr. R. Rrooks and Mr. F. McLean. Coffee and cake were served, and all had a most enjoyable time. Fruit Shower Social. On Wednesday last the members of the Methodist church choir held a social at the home of Mr, E. A. Hammond on Minnie street, and gave Mrs. Thos. Dunn, who has just arrived from Eng- land, a fruit shower, while Mr. Dunn was the recipient of a nice easy chair. A most enjoyable time was spent in song and sociability, and the hope was expressed that Mr. and Mrs. Dunn and family would be long spared as Citizens of Wingham. Mr, Dunn is a valued memner of the Methodist choir. Death of Mrs. McKenzie. Mrs. R. W. -McKenzie died at her home in Goderich on Wednesday of last week. She was a member of one of the oldest families in Huron county.— Elizabeth Holmes was born at Holmes- ville, Goderich township, in March, 1840, a daughter of the late John Holmes, M.P., and continued to live at Holmes- ville until her marriage in 1868 to the late R. W. McKenzie. After their marriage Mr, and Mrs. McKenzie re- sided for a short time at London and then came to Goderich, where the de- ceased had since resided continuously. Mrs. McKenzie was a very active mem- ber of North street Methodist chr•' '1. taking a leading and effective pa! .n various departments of the e: ..ch work. She was also greatly interested in the Weman'a Christian Temperance Union, taking a prominent part in its activities. Mrs, McKenzie is survived by, three brothers and three sisters: I)r. W. J. R. Holmes, of (4oderieh, treasurer of the county of Huron; Jo'in R. Holmes, of Holmesviile; Dr. Thos. G. Holmes, of Detroit; Mrs. Leech and airs. Howell, of Goderich, and Miss D. A, Holmes, of Holtneeville. The deceased lady eves an aunt of Mr. Dudley Holm's and a sister-in-law to Mr. Geo. McKenzie, of this town. Big Auction Sale. Messrs. Couper & Herman are leaving Wingltan, having purchased a business in Toronto. They intend sell- ing by auction their entire stock of clothing, gents' furnishings, etc. Two ' sales will be held each clay, afternoon and evening, commencing on Saturday, , October 1th, and continuing until Satur- i day, October Ilth. See advt, in another i column for full particulars. every success in their business in Tees- I water. I TheTtin130 tuJanuaiy 1st,1915, for$1, Death of Mr, Hicks In the early morning hours of Tues- day, the Angel of death entered and re- moved from our midst Mr. Herbert F. Hicks, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos, Hicks of Deliele, Sask., forgnerly of Wingham, .After a severe and hort illness from pneumonia, meningitsdeveloped, which ultimately caused his early demise. Mr.. Hicks was born in Wingham in 1878, and had lived in; Wingham most of his life. In 1901, he was married to Miss Daisy Field; who with three chil- dren, Lloyd, Kenneth and Laura are left to mourn a loving and devoted hus- band and father. His father and moth- er, also four brothers and one sister, who all reside in the west, are also left to mourn a loving son and brother. Mr, Hicks was a member of the Methodist Church, and a valued member of the choir, also a member of R. T, of T. No, 114, and of the Wingham Choral Society. In all moral questions, he took a decid- ed stand for right. N,Ir, Hicks Iearned the butcher business with Mr. Thos. Field, and a few years ago became one of the partners in the firm known as Thos. Field & Co. To the bereaved will be extended the sincere sympathy of a very large circle or friends, The funeral will take place this (Thursday) afternoon, at 2 o'clock from the family residence, Victoria street to the Meth- odist Church whereservice will be held. Interment will be made in Wingham cemetery. Normal School Students. The Normal School at Stratford open- ed last week for the year 1913-14 with an attendance of 183 students all of Grade B, or those who have not previous- ly taught school. Of the number en- rolled but 24 are male students. Last year's attendance was 173, of whom 27 were male students. The classes were arranged on Tuesday, and Friday of this week Mayor Greenwood will extend a civic welcome to the stu- dents. The following is a partial list of sSudents from Huron county: -James M. Finleon, St. Augustine; W. H. Haines Wingham; Jas. V. Haines, Wingham; Jean E. Armour, Wingham; Maybelle W. Ballagh Belmore; Mora D. Cook Fordwieh; Bridget H. Cummins, St. Augustine; Lillian J. Edgar, Fordwich; Viola O. Currie, Wingham; Vera Ech- mier, Jamestown; Annie E, Geddes, Belgrave, Elva E. Hupper. Wroxeter; Hazel M. Moore, Wingham; Jean C. Rutherford, Wroxeter: Ethel M. Tipling, and Helen R. Wilson, Wingham. Egg -Laying Record. • The Clinton New Era reports that Mr. A. I3aeker, of Brussels has a record in raising chickens with an egg -laying laying record and that pullets were laying at tha age of four and a half months. The New Era asks—"Can anybody beat that egg -laying record?" The editor of theTiMEs recently receiv- ed two Ancona pullets from his brother- in-law, Dr. Wm. Morris, of Gagetown, Mich.. and one of the pullets in the doc- tor's flock was laying at the age of three and a half. months. Mr. Baeker will have to make a new record. Keep Dollars in Town. Never send a dollar away from home when the article that the dollar will purchase can be obtained at home. Money is our financial blood. Its cir- culation keeps the business body alive. Bleed that body by sending money away and business will soon put on a look of lethargy. .Always trade at home. Watch the bargains offered by enter- prising advertisers in this paper and you will learn the best places to spend those home dollars. Autos in Ontario. "List of Permits," the unassuming blue book of automobile and motor cycle licenses, was issued yesterday by the Provincial Secretary's Department. This book is printed twice a year, and to date shows practically 23,000 motors under license, 660 demonstrating licens- es and 2,405 motor cycle permits. The total revenue from this source is now running close to the $101i3Ouu mark, and will probably exceed that figure before the year is oat. Rev. Geo. M. Maeallum, who has just returned from his mother's funeral at Gladstone, Ont., to Leona. Mich., was instantly killed by a Michigan Centra', train, the electrie alarm not working. The Trade and Labor Congress de- clined to appoint a Parliamentary lobby- ist, and adopted a resolution disapprov- ing of union men joining the militia. Four masked bandits held up an auto- mobile near Outretnont, a Montreal sub- urb, relieved the four passengers of money and jewellery worth $2,500, then stole the ear and got away, PERSONALS. Mies May Smith is visiting in Strata- roy. Mrs, Ritchie left lest week to resiee in Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. L. Fender are away an a holiday trip to Boston, Mass. Mrs. M. A, Geddes of Detroit is visit - her mother, Mrs. John McCracken, Mr. R. J. Fleutyl of Ripley visited with his mother anci'sisters last week. Mr. J. B. Elliott, pf Friendship, Wis., is visiting with hi, sister, Mrs. John Nichol. Miss Maude Fluety)thas returned home after spending the priest few weeks in the West. Miss Irene Davis,B. A. left on Mon- day to attend the Falgulty of Education, Toronto. Mr. A. H. Moon tied bride of Belle- ville are visiting the 7former's brother, Dr. Moon. Mrs. D. McGregor; left on Tuesday for Edmonton where the intends resid- ing in future. Miss Lottie McPher on of Pine River visited her sister, Misj Winnie McPher- son, over Sunday. ,t Mr. W. J. Greer wee in ,Toronto for a few days on acconnt.' of the serious illness of his sister. Miss Olive Cruickshank left on Tues- day for Toronto, where she will attend the University. Miss May Davidson, of Wroxeter, was visiting for a few days with Wingham relatives and friends. Mrs. J. A. Moynihan and little daugh- ter, Beverley, of Waterloo, are visiting for a few weeks with Mrs, John Arm- our. Miss Marjorie'Smye, who has been the guest of Miss Cornyn for some weeks, left for her home in Hamilton - on Tuesday. Mr. John Fisher, of Regina, is visit- ing with his brother, Postmaster Fisher. Mr. Fisher was a resident of Wingham in the early days of the town and went West many years ago. Miss Irlma Kennedyy left on Monday for Toronto, to begin her studies in the Medical Faculty of the University of Toronto. She was accompanied by her father, Dr. J. P. Kennedy, who re- turned home yesterday at noon. Notice the Bell Phone Subscribers. Telephone accounts/f received the subscribers of the Bell Tele ne Co. through the post offs 'e are and pay- able at the office 9 t comyany in Wingham. The L' Manager will deem it a great fever if subscribers will call at the office and make payment. Subscribers are ased not to destroy or mislay the accoun slip as part of the slip is required fort.office record. Former Wingl'tamite Honored. On Friday evening last the pupils and ex -pupils of Ghesley High School, and members of the FL S. Board gath- ered in the town hall and presented the retiring principal, J, D. (Campbell, I3.A., with a handsome gold watch valued at $70. The presentation was made by Miss Ferna Halliday and the address was read by Jack McDonaId. Mr. 3fickle was Chairman at the social function and he eulogized Mr, Campbell for what he had done for higher educa- tion in Chesley.—Chesley Enterprise. Mr. Campbell is a former Winghamite, being a brother of our townsman, Mr. W. A. Campbell. Mr. Campbell was recently appointed Mathematical Master in the Stratford Normal School. Movement for Radials. Preliminary work in connection with the building of electric railways throughout Huron county commenced this week, when Engineer Buck, a member of the Hydro -electric commis- sion staff, spent a portion of this week in the county. Tuesday, in company with Messrs. C. C. Lee. H. Hodgen and Andrew Porter, be visited the southern portion of the county. The municipalities vit}lited by them were Hayfield, Brucefield, 'Jensen, Zurich. i Dashwood, Grand Bend, Crediton, Ex- eter, Kirkton, Seaforth and Clinton. The following day he made the trip into the north, and visited Carlow, Nile, Dungannon, Belgrave, Wingham, Jamestown and Brussels. On this trip he was accompanied by Reeve B. C. Munnings and Mr, and Mrs. C. C. Lee. In each municipality they were wel- comed by local officials who promis d to prepare data regarding freight yin and out. Engineer Buck expressed himself as favarally impressed with the prozpects fob a radial system throughout the eoutfty. Next week he will return with a surveying and engineering staff!.-.Goderich Signal. Quaitty and Snap INVICTUS " Shoes are leaders, because they look well, feel well and w ear well. Qua'ity and Snap are the hallmarks of the new styles they embrace every new idea that is goof. W. J. OPE JR THE SHOE MAN FARM WATED!' 1 We have a buyer fer a good 5_1 acre farm near Iliuevale Must be good land with l:t•rlr,csnent water supply. We have a good farm in Grey County that we can excharge for Wingham Real Estate or a farm near Wingham. Have yoe noticed the activity in Wingham Real Estate recently. More property is turned over in this town than in any two or three towns of its size in this part of Ontario. We have still a few good residences for sale, but 'NO HOUSES TO RENT Ritchie & Cosens REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE f WINGHAM, ONTARIO. Dr. R. F. Parker, D,II.D,A,, P.S.D. OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN Eye Specialist Food Scientist Acute and Chronic Diseases Treated. Glasses Scientifically Fitted. Tuesday 11.30 a.m. to Wednesday 10,30 a,m., Main St. (over Christie's Store). MISS SPARLING Graduate of Toronto Cunserratui y of Music and Authorized teacher of Fletcher Music Method, Simplex and Kindergarten. Pupils prepared' for Conservatory examinations in Piano and Theory, Theory taught by correspondence. Classes Re Open Sept. 8th PIiONI+a 165 COLLEGE AT1-14011E Thousaatls of ttubitionsyoung pt o,• tele are fast preparing in their own }unties to necul,y h e, ative po'itions as stenographers, boo111taepers, telegraph- ers, civil servants, in fact every secs,. re oY Business Activities. Yon may i:rsah at college if you wish. Positions ,:va• • at teed. Enter college any day loaf vidttnl int,trueticn. Expert teach, ! s. Thirty year's ttrperiemee. Lns,a t traitors in Canada. Felen P011. g, pedal pour,Pfor ttethers Affiliated with Cnuimerelal Ldti :a tors' ASsoCiation oI Canada. Suirnnter School cit the famous Spotton Business College, London. Wingliani Business College (leo. k�pttttnn, W. T. Prt9itlfRtt. • '! , .NIONOMMINIMININIMININOMONSIMMOMMORai .. •f • ti