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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1914-01-29, Page 8,)WARY fig,, 1914 J" Morris. Alex. M Dougal wee engaged savelmg waM on this litre last week. Mr. end Aim Maxwell Abram spent Sunday at Mr. Wm. Abre►nu's and W. tiasetnoxe'a of Salem. Some At the young folks around hears attended the ball in Biuevale Feidey uigbt and report a good time. Minutes of ineeting held in the Coun- cil that on Thursday, Jan 15 h. 1914. After membere took the obligation of otlice Reeve took .the chair and the following officer() were anteointed fur the current year;—.Q. McEwen, Olin k, salary $200; Rieherd J.tlanstnn and Pater MoNab, Auditore, at $10 Barb ; Thos. Miller, Assetesar, salary. $8J; Richard Procter. Collector, salary, $125 ; Henry John=ton, metpber of tie Board of Reset h, .4. grant ole $3 was mild to the Sick Children's Hospital, W, H. Kerr was given contract for doing printing for township at $r eeseVollowinge accounts were Paid ;—R Priem', salmi, Collector, $135: Alex. Meal? I. Poll Clerk, No. 4, division, $2; Jame Jackson, gravel Taylnr'e bridge=, $7; • tees timber, $31.5; Wm, Find - later, repairs at Goiley'e culvert, $2 - 25; Gen, Pierce. work on ditch across road. $6 ; Jno. McGill, D. R. 0 No. 8, 34; R. Procter,, rent of school, N. 5, $3; Gen. Mason, stationery, 60e; Ray- nerd Elliott. 1.00 yards stone, Prairie road, $40 ; Wm Fergueon, inspecting, $8; Wnt. Ferguson, Poll Clerk, N.a. 3, $2; Municipal World, Election papere, $7.20; Chas. Forrest, refund taxes. $4.50 ; John Johtieton, road share of tile, $1.7 00; Geo, Peacock, road altars of tile, $11 30 ; James Peacock, road share of tile, $1.80; Ob ►s. Rintoul, re- fund taxes, 44c; A 2ticEwen, express election, postage, $23.69; W. H. Kerr. printing ballots, $3; Wingham Ad- vance Publishing Co•, advertising Prairie road. $11.40 Geo. Mason, stationery, $2 40 ; John Mete were Poll Clerk, $2; echonl rent, $3; John Brown, D. R O., $1; Robt. Newcombe, Poll Olerk, $2; Jae. Scott, school rent, $3; Geo. McCall, D. R 0., $4; Tho',. Meet!), Poll Clerk, $2; school rent, $3; Obas. Forrest, D. R 0., 84; school home, $3; Neil. Robb, Pell Clerk, $2; Robert Garnise, D. R. 0., "$4 ; school house, $3 ; Neil Robb, Poll Clerk, $2 ; Robert Garnier, D. R. O , 34: August Guhr, Blyth Creek Drain, $120. Next meeting wilt be held on Feb, 9th. A. MAoEwi;N, Clerk. Jamestown.. Mrs. Will Jacklin was the guest of Mrs, Johnson on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. S. Burke were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. J. L King The Missed McDonald spent Tues. day last with their friends the Misses Johnston. Miss Kate Scott was an over Sunday guest at the home of Mre. Benson Wheels r. Mr. Andrews of Brussele is the guest of bis daughter, Mrs. Will Hamilton. of the god. Mr. and Mre. Ed. Bryans were week end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Alex Bryans of Brussels, Miss Olive Lake returned home on Saturday after having spent a week with Wingham friends. Jamestown people are going to go "60,000 strong" in favor of the C made. Temperance Act on the 29th. Mrs. MacDonald of Kincardine who has been visiting friedns in this vicini- ty returned home on Saturday. • Mr. Hugh McDonald and niece, Miss Jennie McDonald spent Thursday with Mr, and Mrs, Tom Smith of Morris, Mr. Edward Bryans accompanied by his son, John, attended the tenant.' of the late Wm. McKercner at Wroxeter on Wednesday last. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Raynard enter• tained a number of the young people of the 3rd line on Wednesday evening last, All report a merry time. A Large audience gathered in Victor- ia Hall, Jamestown on Thurs lay even- ing and listened to two able adleees es on the Canada Temperance Act from Rev. Mr. Wren and Rev. Mr. Mann,both of Brussels. Blyth. The annual congregational meeting of St. Andrew's Church was held Mon- day. - - Mr. Jai'ites McElroy is here from the West and is visiting his brother, Mr. Jobs -McElroy of Morris and W. H. and Thomas of town. The congregation decided to adopt the duplex envelope and hold a Men's Banquet in the near future. The Min- isters stipend was increased $100. There will be a moving exhibition of the Provincial Board of Health, held in the Induetry Hall, Tuesday after- noon. AU school children are specially invited to attend. Mr. Wesley Bentley of Oyen, Alta, paid a visit to his parents, Mr. and Mre. Jas. Bentley. Mr. Bentley was a delegate from the Grain Growers' As- ' sedation to the Convention at Ottawa. Reeve Milne is in attendance at the County Council meeting at Goderieb this week. Rev. Mr, Jewitt was at Benmiller Monday evening speaking in the interests of the Canada Temper - mace Act. The reports from the various organ• izations of the church were highly satis- factory and the church finances are in good shape. $700 were paid out for missions and benevolent purposes by ail societies. Salem. Mies GerlieBush visited friends near Teeswater last week. Mise Pearl Merkley of Winghatn called on friends around here laic week. Me, Jas, Wylie will hold an auetion sale of farts stook and implements on Feb. 4th. Me. Robert McMichael and Me. Ed Bennett visited friends near Orange 11i111att Sunday, Mr. Wm. Abram and his two eleters of Morrie spent last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Woe. Abram. There wvill be no service in the church here ext Sunday. Sacrament Will be held in Delmore at 11 a.m, Mrs. O. ° A. Warder end daughter, Gladys, Mre. C. J. Sash and daughter, Ethyl, Mott Hooey and Mee Dun- niead of Nie ars Palle, Oat , are vests of Mrs. J. T. 'Wylie. The Debate :—Resolved that Na p�aleon was a greater man than 'Wel- lington which wit held last Thursday night was a dftided. enccese. The s . Mite wean ssphekl by D. L. ''W'af, Barry Dt*b and the nega,ttive by ter. A, lli 1 tend Stanley Elliott. d rel OOS Vinever to the negative. fris filled and *Verve litOisrWAI Ossaml yrk,ls stat int. r - l THE oluev&Xe. Qwtng to the ball being engaged on the .regular nights the meetings for the next two weeks will be held on Monday evenings, Feb. 2 and Feb 0 Next week five girls and fiveboys will debate the question "Resolved that* girl has more fun than a boy." Toa boys taking the afirrtnative, Mise Helen. Black and Mr. Wilfrid McEwen will be the leaders, The "Literary Digest' is being resumed with a larger tend stronger stall then last year and other pl±ansAre being formed to melee the Literary Society of greater interest and value to the community than over before. The W, M, S. Missionary Tea on Tuesday evening Jan. 20th, watt a de . ceded Nacelle. In spite of the stormy evening a good crowd gathered from all the appointments. A. good pro gram watt carried out by talent from each appointment. In the absence of the pastor, Mr, A. Shaw trade a splen- did, chalrtn:,n. Mrs. Johnston from Gordo, the District Organizer, was ,present, and gave a good address on "Some reasons why Christian Women should belong to the ]Missionary So- ciety." The ladies of the circuit are Le coming more interested in the Society and new•membsrs are being added to the list. An interesting debate was held at the meeting of the Literary Society last week on the subject, "Revolved that life today is preferable to life forty years ago", The affirmative side consisted of Mr. Gordon Rintoul, Miss C. M. Messer and Mr. Ernest Shaw, Their opponents being Mr. W, ff. Haney, Miss Mary King and Mr. R Shaw, While the judges, Miss Maud Fryfogle, Mr. Joe. Smith and Mr. R. N. Duff decided by a majority in favour of the negative, the speakers on botb sides were heartily congratulated for the excellent way in which they band- ied the subject. Mr. A. L. Posliif, principal of Wingham Public School retains his interest in the Literary Society and occupied the chair. The numbers on the program were all ap- propriate to the subject of the evening One very pleasing feature was a ladies' chorus which sang old songs such as "Nellie Grey" and "Goodnight Ladies". Other old songs eung during the even- ing, some of them in costume were "Three Q:d Maids of Lee", "Sweet Genevieve" and "When you and 1 were young Maggie", by the Misses Diamond, Mr. 1'. D. King and others, Readings were given by Mr. Hugh Cinnamon and Miss M. Duff and in- strumentals by Messrs Spiers and Kearney, Mr. Wilfrid MacEwen and the school boys' band. Garde. Miss Oro McIntosh spent the week- end at Mr, Robt. Earl's, Mr. Milton White of Wingham spent Sunday with his parents. A load of young people came from Wroxeter on Saturday evening to skate, Mr, E. Heibitie of Guelph visited east week with his brother, Mr. O., and Mrs. Heibine. Mise G. White of Mount Forest spent Sunday with her,parents, Mr, and Mre. R. F. White, Mre. W. J. Gamble and Mr, John Sardine attended the funeral of their aunt at Eldereley one day last week. The Foedwioh Dramatic Club are putting on the play "Willowdale" in the Town Hall on Friday evening, the 30th, under the auspices of the Orange Lodge. Mre. R. F. .White and Miss Ger- trude were hostesses at a tea at their home on Saturday in honor of Mies Wilson of London, who le Mre. Roberts' sister and guest. Mr, John Waters had the mibfor- fortune to have his residence and al- most alt the contents destroyed by fire on Thuraday night last. The lose was partially covered by insurance. f. Aldrich Baxter. who was adver- tised to give a lecture against the C. T. A. in the Town Hall last Friday found when he arrived in the town that ne one had engaged the hall, con- sequently no meeting was held. The members of the Public Library Board met at Dr, J. Armstrong's on Monday evening to windup the year's work and arrange for the annual public meeting which will be held on Friday, Jen, 30th, in the Bank parlour. Belgrave. Mr. and Mrs. Peskin have had a son visiting them from t ho West. Sandy Stewart has returned from Visiting friends near Woodstock. Itobt Evee of Calgary is here attend. ing the funeral of his aunt, MIs, I. • Wheeler, Me. and Mre. Thos. Hill are moving to London this week, where Mr. Hill has purchased the Pack house. Ree. Kilpattick and Boyle preached good sermons on Sunday in favor of the Scott Act, The Women's Inetitute of Belgrave are 'giving an At -Rome to the mem• bars of the Partner's flub on Tuesday evening, Feb, 10th,, at 1 80 p. ire. Rev. Mr. Pith addressed a large meeting on Monday night in the hall. reeling with the Protestant Situation to the homes and itchools of Ontario, The liquor party had a mase meeting In the Forester's Hall on Friday night at which Mr. Baxter champtorred their cause and Mr. Cameron of Lucknow the opposition. The remains of Mre, L Wheeler. were laid to relit on Snnaky from the lfagtisla ()buret*. A. splendid sermon wit preached by Reef. Ida, Farr cvf Mytb. fides highly esteemed by friends efed naghboure .and will b.+ greatly mint its the et Just sowers mouths ale, Ida, pit+ esti lata lit. wI 1ST 1.A.M ADVANCE Cranbroak. Nis; Anuie Menzies Suudayed in Brus- els. Mies Mina. McRae of Armow is visiting friends in this vicinity. Hartley Menzies and Roy Turvey at. teuded the "At Home" in the Normal School, Stratford,. on Friday evening. The choir gallery in the Knox Church has been changed from the centre of the church to the north corner end makes a great improvement, B*'lmore. hlr. and Mre, John Templeton and son H. of Moose Jaw, Sask. Bpd Mr. Fred McGlynn of Ashfield visited at Mr. Jae. McGlynu's on the boundary for a few dayr. Ura. Templeton was formerly Sarah McGlynn of Ashfield, Personals '.4 J Miss Stella Gift a ie in Toronto. Mrs. (Orel Rambly is visiting in Toronto.. Mrs. S. McGee went to Sarnia op Tuesday. Mr.. Cross of Listowel spent Sunday iq town. Miss FloraJarvis spent last week to Listowel. Mies Lucy Bowers spent Sunday in Stratford. Mayor Spotton of Rarrieton was in town on Friday. Mies Jean Webb of Se. Helens was 14 town last week. Mr, Robt. Brooks returned from Toronto on Friday. Miss Margaret Steele spent Sunday at her home in Teeswater. Mrs. J. 0, Linklater of Teeswater, spent Saturday in Wingham. Miss Viola Sturdy of Lucknow was in town for a few days last week. Mr. Chas. Deane, Detroit Mich, -was in town for a few days this week. Mise Mabel Thompson of Mitchell is visiting at the home of Mr. D. Bell. Miss White of Gorrie visited at Mrs. Halliday's for a few days last week. Mr. Percy Roulston of Ripley is a visitor with his sister, Mrs. Solomon. Mrs, Richard Vanatone visited her sister, Mre. Chisholm of Oakville, last week, Dr. J. F. McCracken of Sudbury spent the weekend with friends in town. Mr. Sheldon Hern of Toronto is a visitor with his uncle, Mr. A, K. Irwin. Miss Lydia, 1Krotz of Listowel spent Sunday with her sister, Mise Be.rtha Krotz. Mrs. Button and Mrs. Dr. Spence of Lucknow visited Mrs. A. Covens yes- terday. R -eve McKibbon is in Godetich at- tending the meeting of Huron County Council. Mre. Hemphill and Mrs, Dr. Jackson of Wroxeter were in town on Tuesday of this week. Mr, and Mrs. John Miller and two children of Toronto are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Fella. Miss Bertie Haines, North Bay, is spending a week 'with her parents, Mr. and Mre. Arthur Haines. Mr. and Mrs, Foulston of Riding Mountain, Man. are visiting at the home of the letters brother, Mr, Wm. Anderson, town. Miesee Tena and Lula and Mr. Dougald Brotchie of Ripley visited friends in Eaet Wawanosh and Turn - berry last week. Mr. Thos. Bell and son, Mr. H. O., of Southampton were in town last week attcteliog the 11111041 of the tore ev e brother, the late Juba Bell, Mr. Milton White went home to Corrie on 8atettlay to attend a t,kat- ing petty given in honor of Mies Wilson of Landon,who is vielelog her ,sister, Mrs. Roberts, at the rectory, Mre. Elizabeth. Bloomfield, who a short time ago Bold herresidenee here and moved to Olinton, bas returned to town and purchased a house, on Scott St. Mrs. Bloomfield says Wing - ham for hers. Mr. and Aire. William Elliott of Glenannen left for Toronto on. Monday where Mrs, Feltott wilt visit her cousin, Airs, Johq Levach and other friends and Mr. Elliott will attend the Brick- rnaker'e convention, =AM. VanNorinan--At Brandon, Jan. 18th. Virginia Margnnrite, infant dangh- tar of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. K. Van - Norman aged eight days. YOUR OPPORTUNITY. J, McKague, representing Stewart eo Walker, Real Estate and Financial Agents, Sterling Bank building. Win- nipeg, is visiting friends in Wingham and vicinity. Mr.,McKague has ,some real good revenue bearing proposition backed by good securities and will be glad to discuss the question with any who may avail themselves of the op- portunity. 20 21, J. McKAGIJE, Wingham. Farm for Sale or Rent. The undersigned offers for sale his farm, E. half lot 88, con, 6 East Wawa- nosh consisting of 100 acres more or less, on the premises are a good bank barn with outer buildings, good frame house with telephone and mail delivery, 8 acres good orchard This farm is well fenced with wire fencing' 35 acres ploughed ready for spring crop, 8 acres fall wheat. This farm mast be sold or ranted as the prop. is giving up farming. For full particulars apply to— JOHN WILLIAMS R. R. -No. 8 Blyth CASTOR IA For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature of CH RTSTTEi' GROCERY PHONE 59 Store opens 7 a. m. Closes 7 p. m. GOOD OAT MEAL That is what WE SELL. It comes to us direst from the factory. It is free from everything objectiona- ble. It is - CLEAN OAT MEAL. By purchasing good, clean, honest Oat Meal in BULK FORM you more than save the price of Chinaware when otherwise bought. Thus, you do trot accumulate China for which _you have no use, but can buy what China you want with OAT MEAL SAVED.. Try us for your next Oat Meal order. Pure , Cream and Rainbow Flour. A REPORT OF INVESTIGATION High Cost of Living Solved. Dear Agriculturist • We have found a system of doing a produce busi. ness which we believe will be very profitable to you. It raises the price to the producer and lowers it to the consumer. We pay you cash at your door for strictly fresh eggs and send them direct to the consumer. Your cream is - weighed at your door, tested and paid for in Wingham and shipped ' to Silverwood's targe Creamery in London. For full particulars, call or write A. H. Wilford Wingham Telephones— Office 174, Residence 108. CREAM WANTED NOW. A — . rr. - 111 The Event of the Month CAMPBELUS BIG SLAUGHTER SALE OF Men's Suits `Boys' Suits Men's Overcoats Boy's Overcoats The prices will surprise you, Come and see for yourself. W. A. CAMPB[LL The Clothier MacDonald Block. Opp. Bank of Commerce. Look ! Look ! MANNA & CO. We offer for sale for one week only our entire stock of Ladies', Men's, Boys' and Children's Coats. Fur collared Coats, and Mink collared Coats, with quilted lin- ings, at the reduced price of twenty five per cent off. We have a big stock to show you of up-to-date Coats., in all sizes. Do not miss this chance as we know we can suit you. Mr. C,owle, of the House of Hob- berlin, will be here January four- teenth and fifteenth to take Special Orders for Suits and Overcoats for Winter and Spring. 1•11101101111•P 4101.1.1111 HANNA & CO. Phone 70: Exactly "10 More Days and Our Shoe Sale Will be a thing of the past. Saturday, Feb. 7th (inclusive) is the last day and until that time we will continue to offer WINTER RUBBERS and FELT BOOTS and SHOES Also dertain lines of LEATHER BOOTS and SHOES consisting of Remnants, etc., at Prices far below their actual cost to us. And We wish again to state that we are not offering all the goods in our store at reduced prices. We stated this plainly at the begin- ning of the sale and once more wish to impress on the public that the lines of Boots •and Shoes we are offering at such low prices are not the newest we have but consists of "odds and ends." In some lines two pairs of a kind—in other kinds three pairs of a kind, etc., etc. We still have some exceptional bargains in Men's Shoes. A. number of $4.00 to $5.00 Shoes For $2.37 per pair Take a look at these in our south window. on FRIDAY (this week) we will offer the biggest Bargain have yet offered, namely, 72 pairs Women's Shoes regular $2.50 to $3.00 lines For $1.37 per pair. Remember the date—Friday (this week) Jan. 30th. None of these sold before 10 a.m. and if not all sold on Friday they will be on sale until Saturday, Feb, 7th. All sizes in the lot for Women, 2i to 7. Also bargains in Leather Boots and Shoes for Boys, Girls and Children, Our stock is too large and we must reduce it. we W. H. WILLIS & co.