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The Wingham Times, 1913-11-06, Page 1WINCi VOL. $LII. --NO. 2176 • AM TIMES. WING.IIAM, ONTARIO THURSDAY NOVEABEIt (i, l913 WINE OF Cod Liver Extract Cod Liver Oil is prescribed for many people who cannot take it because it nauseates them. When you pay $1.00 for a: large bottle of "Rexall Wine of Cod -Liver Extract," you invest in a remedy that you Wear Oreer's Shnea and Ru, bees. momegoavossai �- - Read about Derby Shoes TOWN CpUNCIL on last page. The The regular montlly meeting of the Town Council veal; hold on Monday even- ing with all membrs present except Mayor VanStone atjl1Reeve McKibbon. Adting Mayor Spottqn presided. Minutes of last regular and special meetings were read and adopted. Mr. F. Buthana}', Chairman of High School Board, addressed the Council in reference to Boartiof Education matter. The speaker said }'e represented one of the most important Boards in the town. Reports had beet)' current . that Council had no idea of peconsidering question and if such were the case it was of no can take, use in his addressing the Council. It is pleasant to the taste Mr. Buchanan was assured by all members of Council that they were quite willing to reconsider the question. Mr. Buchanan then said he thought there should have been a conference between the members of Council and School Boards before action was taken. Members of High School Board feel agrleved that they were summarily dismissed. The High School is a credit to the town andis well and economically managed. Members of Beard feel an injury was done them personally in the action of the Council. We cannot afford to have divisions if we wish tq.have a good town. Mr. Buchanan thought it would be better to lay the matter over for a year, have a conference and see if the question could not be settled unanimously and not cast any reflection on members of School Boards, and can be taken by anyone at any season. There is nothing better for those who do not properly assimilate • their food than Rexall Wine of Cod Liver Extract. It increases the appetite, aids digestion and builds bodily tissues, giving health and strenth to ward off disease. An ideal medicine to use after a long seated cold. Every bottle guaranteed to satisfy you or we refund your $LAO. .�. W. McKiBBO DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN 774* ►l �.:..:,..'a Store *C. N. Griffin GENERAL AGENT FIRE LIFE ACCIDENT PLATE GLASS WEATHER 6Scieealf Insurance Acting Mayor Spatton said that after the special meeting of Council, four of the members had asked Clerk Groves and himself to prepare questions to be submitted to the Mayors, Clerks, Chair- men and Principals of Collegiates and High Schools in different places to as- certain if Boards of Education were giving satisfaction. Letters were sent to 72 places and 45 answers had been received. These were read and 44 of them were favorable to a Board of Education. The 'snswers were nearly all from cities and towns larger than Wingham. Cour. Mills said the School Boards were directlyresponslble for the spend- ing of more money than the Council and Coupled with a REAL ESTATE and in his opinion members of Boardsshould MONEY LOANING Business. be elected by the people. He would rather stand chances of re-election es Issuer of Marriage Lioenses, matter now stands than if motion were recinded. He thought the change was a progressive step. He intended no re- flection against mem ers of the Boards. Replies were yet to, e received from a number of towns thq size of Wingham H. and if 25 per cent. %f these were un- WINGHAM, ONTARIO cj Office over Maloolm's Grooery. DAVIS favorable to a Boar of Education he would move to rescind the motion pro- viding for the change in school manage • :rent. This year's Council had been economical. The large expenditure on public works had been voted by the people. Coun. Isbister said that Coun. Mills had expressed his sentiments. He always felt that any Yvan holding a pub- __ !ic position should hold it by the will of ��� the people, and the change was a move Agent for Allan Line Cunard Line Donaldson Lines. Canadian Northern Lines Ocean Steamships. in the right direction. He did not mean any slur against any man. He was not able to say that schools would be any Veterinary Surgeon better managed under a Board of Edu- LATE GOVT. VET. INSP. 'atiOn. Office of late Lr. Wilson Residence Conn. Bell said the letters did not Wingham, Ont. Cor. France4 ani, ay there had been a saving in manage - Patrick Sts. Office Phone170. Phone :i+: nlent under Boards of Education. Coun- sii was taking the !management of the schools from the Boards without first ;,onsulting the members. The Trustees had given good satisfaction. Areferen- aunt of the people should be taken on the question. , Coun. Young had opposed change, but 1 the letters had giver) him much infor- elation. It would ant hurt to allow the + s:2atter to lay over i'or a year and let the people decide the question. W. J. Moon Christie's Grocery PHONE 59. Store Opens 7 A.M. Closes 7 P.M. (Except Saturday.) New Fruits New Fruits are arriving and we will be pleased indeed to show you our samples. As in past years we are buying only the Best Quality. Poor grades may seem cheap, but after the baking is over there is always dissatisfaction. VALENCIAS SULTANAS AND FIGS are here, and we expect very shortly all other hinds Get the Best at Christie's What about Tea? We sell Good Teas. After many years experience and close attention to this department of the grocery business, we Know Good 'Teas. Just try us. You'll be satisfied. Here for Good Coffee To New Subscribers best th ll 1S We will send the TIMES to -•-*- new subscribf•rs to any address WILLIS & CO in Canada 19 January 1st, 1915, ammemoosariamillpliml=21====� for One Dollar. Mr. A. Tipling 't of Council and should be more una ter. Making the may injure the scho✓ Acting Mayor SU opinion that prineip of school affairs by tion was sound. HelIwould also vote to rescind the motion i if 25 per cent, of the replies from Wingham are unfavo Education. He had ho feeling against any member of the Bpards. The matter will be icurther considered at a special meeting if the Council. The Finance Committee recommended the payment of a ntknber of accounts for the different de4artments and on motion of Couns. Be1l•and Isbister, the report was adopted. The Street, Sewe s and Sidewalks Committee reported hat they had de- cided to put cement Siabs in machinery building for a floor i That they had paid T. J. McLean or Co. $32.78 for extras on storm sewers and also $10 for extras on water services. In both cases payment wag made without prejudice. T. 3. cLean had been awarded contract of 'ught the members embers of Boards imous in the mate hange at this time Is. otton was of the I of management Board of Educe- , owns the size of able to a Board of utting in gully at G.T.R. tracks and bmmittee had de- cided not to allow portion of Josephine street between aide ,alk and curb to be %covered with ceme it without parties interested first getting the consent of the Council. The report was adopted on motion of Couns. Isbister and Mills. On motion of Coons. Young and Bell, it was decided to not allow traction engines to run on the portion of Joseph- ine street which has been paved. On motion of Canna. Boyce and Mills, the action of Waterworks Committee in placing a hydrant on Edward street between John and Victoria streets was approved by the Council. Petitions were read asking that water mains be placed on Minnie street be- tween Alfred and Albert streets and on Frances street, between John and Patrick streets. On motion of Coups. Bell and Isbister, petitions were referred to Waterworks Committee with power to act. Petition was read asking that an electric light be placed at the corner of Shuter and Patrick, streets. Referred to Electric Light Committee on motion of Couns. Bell and Mills. Accounts from Tu(•nberry Council for taxes on gravel pili and from R. Van - Stone were left over for further con- sideration. An account from Chas. Barber for $187.50 for inspecting paving work was read. Mr, Barber has been paid *50 on accept and the balance was referred to the Street Committee with power to act on motion of Couns. Milts and Boyce. Council then adjourned. Coun. Boyce said be was of the same opinion as Coun. Mills on the question. Acting Mayor Spotton pointed out that the statute provided in making the eliange, that it shalt be by resolution of the Council and not by a vote of the ;.eople. Mr. Buchanan pointed out that nearly as the letters read were from cities. If he lived in a city he would favor a !bard of Education. In cities all mens- • hers are elected by the people. In t mens three members will still be :p-1 pointed by the County Council. In answer to a question Mr. Buchanan said , • that the Wingham 1:•Iigh School had the , largest average attendance in the pro- vince and was managed with the !east c)at. Dr. Irwin pointed Out that the Mayor . had similar testimonials from towns before the Commission was elected. but , the ratepayers had since voted out the C<immission. Mr. W. V. `anStotiethought it better to defer action until towns the sire of f ' Wingham are heard from. Hockey Meeting. , A. meeting of all parties interested in hockey will be held in the Council Chamber next Monday evening, com• mencing at 8 o'clock. There are a number of good hockey players in Wingham and we should have a good' team for the coming winter. Let every person who is interested in the game attend the organization meeting next Monday evening, Local Option Contests. ' Fifty-five local option contests aro to be fought to a finish in this Province in January. Fortv-five of them have been precipitated by the Dominion Alliance, and 10 by the anti's. The hardest fight will beat Sault Ste Marie. where the Alliance is pitted against the anti -local optionists of the Soo city. Chief among the other fights are: Barrie, Brockville, Arnprior, Cobourg, Oakville and Prescott. 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. REUBEN 7'RUAX WINS. South Bruce Con emns Borden Govern- men't's Policy, The Federal ri mg of South Bruce, after being counted for five years in the Conservative column, returned to its allegiance to the Liberal party Thurs- day when Reubei E. Truax was elected to the Commons/over W. E. Cargill by a majority of 1g4 in the bye -election. In 19I1 the Conservative candidate, James f. Donnelly, defeated Mr. Truax by 103. Mr. Do'pnelly's elevation to the Senate some months ago created the vacancy. The victory has a two-fuld significance. It is a direct personal tribute to Mr. Traux by his fellow townsmen. On the other hand, the verdict in South Bruce is a triumph for Liberal principles. Fearing to trust the people with the naval policy the Government chose South Bruce as a test riding, .and the answer is now too plain to be explained away. The Government courted a de- cision and the answer is one of unmis- takable meaning. To some extent the trade question contributed to Mr. Truax's victory, On almost every occasion when speaking the Liberal candidate declared his firm adherence to reciprocity in natural pro- ducts as benefitting the Canadian far- mer, and the feeling was apparent that the mind of the country has changed on this matter since the general election of 1911. The vote polled was much larger than at the last election. Moreover, it was polled very early in the day. At For- mosa, for instance, the whole vote was in at -three o'clock, and an hour before the polls closed in Walkerton practically every vote was in. Both sides were well organized and automobiles played a big part in getting out the vote. The Conservative losses were most marked in the Townships of Brant, Car- rick, Culross and Elderslie. In Huron Township the Conservative candidate made a big gain, but Greenock and Kin- loss showed small losses. • Of the towns, Lucknow, Chesley and Teeswater show- ed gains for the Conservatives, with losses in Paisley and Walkerton. Canada Temperance Act Vote. Ben H. Spence of the Dominion Alliance has received word from Ottawa that the t a T m e. rance Act vote Canal p in this county would not be tsken be- fore January of 'next year. While there is now no doubt that the vote will be in January the actual date has not yet been set. ',Delaying the vote until the first of the new year means that the Act if it is [carried, cannot go into efieet until a year from next May unless Hon. Mr. Minna. the provincial Secretary, iuterferr and shortens the time as was the otic in Manitoulin, -- Clinton Now Era. HIGH SCHOOL NOTES. $1 A YEAR IN ADVANCE Death o$'Johni Elder. The people of Wingham and district were surprised i!on Monday evening when the news ttpread that Mr. John Elder had passed, away shortly before six o'clock that 'evening. Not many people were awarq that Mr. Elder was ailing as he was 'bout the town up to within a few days Prior to his death and to all appearances,was in the enjoyment of good health. An inward trouble had bothered him for Rome months and an operation was performed a few days prior to his death in the hope of giving relief, Mr. Elder was born in Hunting- don, Province of Quebec, and when a lad came up to Sty'atford where he re- sided for a few yelp. He then moved to Seaforth and engaged in the cooper- age business. From Seaforth he went to Belmore and engaged in the saw milling business. Nearly thirty-seven years ago Mr. Elder came to Wingham and for some years was engaged in the oatmeal milling business. He was one of Wingham's most highly esteemed residents and during his long residence in town made a large circle 6f friends. He had many sterling traits of character. Was honest and' honorable in all his dealings. In politics Mr. Elder was a staunch Liberal and was active in all campaigns. He ;was the oldest mem- ber of Maitland bodge of the Indepen- dent Order of Oddfellows, having joined the Lodge here in 1878 and had joined the Order in Seafprth some years before coming to Wingham. He had been an Oddfellow in good standing for nearly fifty years and had always been active in the work of his Lodge. Mr. Elder's first wife died on the '32nd of November, 1890, and he was a few years later married to Mrs. Walters, who survives him. Two children by the first mar- riage survive, viz,: -J. Clark Elder, who is engaged in busines in Tacoma, Wash., and Mrs. McLachlan, wife of Mr. D. McLachlan, Principal of the Canada Business College, Chatham. Toe funeral took place yesterday after- noon to Wingham cemetery and mem- bers of the Odclfellows attended in a body. On Wednesday Oct. 29th, a meeting was held in the Assembly Hall for the purpose of forming a Literary Society. Pres. Shaw occupied the chair and nom- inations were received. On Thursday evening the candidates for the various offices addressed a mass meeting of the students. The elections on Friday resulted ai follows:— President, Mr. G. M. Young: 1st Vice President, Miss J. Webb; 2nd Vice President, Mr. Chesley McLean; Secre- tary, Mr. J. C. Hutton; Treasurer, Mr. W. Anderson; Ass't Treasurer, Mr. P. Holmes; Press Reporters, Miss C. Millar and Mr. A. Shaw; Marshall, Mr. Geo. Mnir; Prophet, Mr. Wm. Buchrs - an. FORM REPRESENTATIVES Form 4.—Miss V. McLaughlin and Mr. V. Haines, (acel.) Form 3, (al ---Miss L. Holmes and Mr. J. Campbell. Form 3, (b) --Mists M. Robertson, Mr. G. Jefferson. Form ', - Miss D. Haugh, Mr. IL Gray. Form 1, (a)Armstrong, and Mr, Jas. Ferguson. Form 1, (b) - Mss C. Isbister and Mr. C. Wilson. i . Messrs. Geo. O'uidtshank and A. Henry were appointed to audit the treasurer'. books for the past term. Purchased Business in London. Mr, John Kerr was visiting with his family in Wingham for over Sunday and left on Monday afternoon for Lon- don where he takes possession of a grocery business on the corner of Dun- das and Maitland streets. Mr. Kerr transfers his farrrt in Grey county on the London business. The, business in London is located in an excellent part of the city. Mr. Kerr will move his family to London in the near future and his son, Mr. Percy Kerr will continue the grocery business in Palmerston. Wedded in Toronto A quiet wedding was solemnized at the home of Mrs. Lillie M. Irwin, Spad- ing Ave. Toronto, on Tuesday evening,) Oct. 21st, where her mother, Mrs. M. E. Chapman, of East Wawanosh, was united in marriage to Mr. William R. Attridge, of Rapid City, Manitoba. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. Young, of Broadway Tabernacle, in the presence of the immediate rela- tives. The bride, who was given away by her father, Mr, 'William Merkly, of Wingham, wore a becoming gown of satin de then trimmed with fine lace and wore a boquet of bridal roses and maiden hair fern. • After hearty con- gratulations the Misses Devlins of Tor- onto sang "I only Know I need You," and all sat down to a dainty supper, prepared by the hostess. Among the many handsome presents was a large family Bible from the bride's children. Mr. and Mrs. Attridge left on the 5 p.m. train, Wednesday, among showers of confetti and good wishes, for a short honeymoon to Shelburne and Mclanc- thon, the bride travelling in a suit of slate colored serge and -black beaver hat with tan ostrich plumes. After which they will return to the bride's home and expect to 1 eave for the groom's home in Rapid City about the loth of November. We wish them many years of happiness and prosperity in their home in the far west. Died itaahe West. ,. A former Wel!-mown and highly es- teemed resident of Wingham passed away hi Prince Albert, Sask.. last week in the person of M s. Edith Matheson, who was for a nu•*ber of years a mem- ber em- b r of the Public School teaching staff l in this torn. Mises Matheson had a large circle of frieiuls in Wingham who heard with deep regret of her sudden I death. The remains were brought to her old home in yr and the funeral! took place on Monday afternoon. PERSO1ALS, Mrs, Watters, of t. Thomas, is visit- ing at her parental ome in town. 1)r. P. Macdonald. of London, were visitingin Win' ham on Wednesday. Mrs. C. A. Rintoti has been visiting with friends in Strarord for a few days Mr. J. W. Pearenhas returned home after spending sevral months in the west. li Mr. and Mrs. F. luchanan were visit- ing in Toronto fo a few days this week. 1 Mrs. Geo. Wynn re visiting in Toron- to with her daughter, Mrs. Oscar Rogers. Miss Annie L. Comings was in Ay on Monday attending the funeral of the late Miss Matheson. Mr. Geo. Moffatt has returned home after spending the 1)ast three months in the Muskoka distr et. Dr. Sperling, of ortb Battleford, Sask., was visiting for a few days with Mr. and Mrs. F. G. 4parling. Miss Irene Davis, A.A., is home from Toronto on account of the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. Davis. Reeve McKibbon w s in Toronto this week attending aspec al meeting of the shareholders of the United Drug Co. Mr. and Mrs. John Duckett and little daughter -have returned from an exten- sive trip through the , Canadia i West, CHURCH NOTES.' Anniversary services will be held in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church on Sunday, November 23rd. Rev. Mr. McLaren will give an illus- trated lecture on "Henan" in St. An- drew's Presbyterian Church on Friday evening, October 14th. The quarterly communion service will be held in the Methodist Church next Sunday morning at I1 a.m. Also a re- ception service for new members. Pas- tor will preach. Subject "A Searching Question." A Laymen's Missionary Convention will be held in Goderieh on Friday of this week. Among the many prominent men who will speak at the morning, afternoon and evening sessions are: - Rey. Canon Gould of Toronto, Rev, C. E Jeakins, of Clinton, Rev. Mr. Langford, of Listowel and Rev. Mr. Priest, form- erly of Wingham. Any one wishing to secure billets may do so by notifying Mr. James Mitchell, of',Goderieh. The Rev. C. E. Jeakins, rector of Clinton, who has recently been appoint- ed by the Lord Bishop of Huron, In- spector for Sunday Schools in the Dean- ery of Huron, paid his first official visit to the parish of St. Paul's last Monday evening. Mr. Jenkins gave a splendid and instructive address to the members of the A. Y. P. A., Bible Class and teachers and officers of the Sunday ' School. The membership contest in the Adult Bible (`lass of the Presbyterian Church . is showing gratifying results. Three weeks ago the members on the roll numbered 46. On Sunday last over 80 were in attendance. The standing of the teams shows the "blues" are 8 members ahead of the `{reds." As at- tendance at the class counts as well as the bringing in of new members it is hard to say which side is ahead as re -1 gards points. Scenes of almost unprecedented char- acter took place a•t Massey Hall, Toron- to on Sunday morning, when a gigantic crowd assembled to greet General Bram- well Booth, leader of the Salvation+ Army. The building was packed to its! utmost capacity, and crowds surged " around every entrance, vainly trying to gain admittance. The local officers of 1 the Army and several members were in 1 Toronto and attended the services con- ducted by General Booth. Brick Church Epworth League, East Wawanosh, will hold their annual Rally 1 Day services next Sunday and Monday 1 evenings, November iithand loth. Rev Mr. Miller of Auburn will preach on I Sunday at 10.30 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. On 1 Monday evening an entertainment will 1 be given in the church when the Revs. Mr. Miller and Mr. Boyle will speak, and the Westfield choir will furnish music. There will also be readings by Miss Schenck of Stratford and others.' Married in North Dakota. Mr. E. H. Bird, of Toronto, and «iss Maude L. Haskell, two former well- known residents of Wingham were married at Devil's Lake, at the home of the bride's brother, Mr. John Has- lam, on October 33th. The bride's gown was of white and she carried white roses, Mr, and :.Sirs. Bird will make there home in Toronto where Mr. Bird is engaged in the boot and shoe business. The happy couple were two of Wing - ham's most highly esteemed residents and numerous friends will join with the TIMES in extending hearty congratula- tions and wishing them many years of happiness and prosperity. Rubbers' Libbers! When you wear a pair of Our Rubbers you know you have a good thing—because they keep the feet dry and well. We sell only brands that have stood the test. They are made of pure Rub- ber. Will fit any shoe. Will stand rough usage. We buy the best and sell at money -saving prices. Men's, Women's and Child- ren's— all kinds, all prices. Those that are dry and those that are both dry and warm. W. J. GRLER 'i'IlE SHOE MAN Houseaoi LoIs' FOR SALE Mr. Wm, Carruthers offers for sale his fine property on Catharine Street, c ens!;ting of a seven -roomed brick -veneered house and three lots. T,f.ere is a stable on the premises, also a variety of fruit trees and berry bushes. A most desi:able propery for a retired farmer and will be sold right. Enquire on the premises or at the office of Ritchie Cos REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE WINGHAM, ONTARIO. Dr. R. F. Parker, D.II.O.A., F.S.D. OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN Eye Specialist Food Scientist Acute and Chronic Diseases Treated. Glasses Scientifically Fitted. Tuesday 11.30 a.m. to Wednesday 10.311 a,m., Main St. (over Christie's Store). MISS SPARLING Gra dnate of Toronto Conservatory of Music and Authorized teachor of Fletcher Music alethod, Simplex and Kindergarten. Pupils prepared for Conservatory examinations in Piano and Theory. Theory taught by corro-pendence. Classes Re•Open Sept. 8th PHONE 165 Upper Canada .Bible Society A joint meeting of the Wingham brawl of the i]pperCanat!a Bible Soci- ety will be held in theMethodistChureh on Sunday evening, November 91 h. The speakers will be Revs. D. Perrie and J. W. Hibbert. The public are cordially invited to attend the service. On account of the above there wilt be no service in St. Andrew's Presbyter- ian Church on Sunday evening. sammousamasavasegosiossu COLLEGE AT H 011 E Thnu'ards tf nnbiti,.uayrims; r'-o. lpie u, r last ort paring in their tern one to ,.rc,:ryp lucrative poeitiora as attnur! aro, ra. bookkeepers, telegraph- ers. V.111 -.•rrants, in fact avert' sphere of Bus r,.!! Activities. Youu rimy finish nt eolt, ge if yt.n wish. Petitions auar• al teed Enter college any day. Tndi• viduai instruction. Expert teachers. Thirty year's experience. Lture. t trait els in ('mtedu. Necen colleges , pccie1 tour&e for to acliers Affiliated with Commercial Educe . tors' Association of Canada. Summer yy-tt School at thetamous Spotton Business College, London, Wingham Business College Geo. Spot ten, W. T. Mo' Pre Mileat l'