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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1935-05-16, Page 22Ingham Construction Company Road Contractors, laying the fotindation for good permanent paving, Can be relied up- on to give you a job that will last a lifetime. • T. J, MeLEAN .04 NEIL.N MO,EAN • PAG.TWENTY-TWO HISTORICAL REVIEW OF THE TOWN Q WINGHAM 4,4ifSv.stee,,,,r e.Selsee,ese-Je,eSsseetielliiik Thursday, Mai 16tb, 1935, ingharn In P In the early days, Wingham was represented by men outside the mun- iciP'alitY, such as the late Mr. •James Dickson, who represented Huron and Bruce, until the Redistribution Act in 1868. Huron County then became en- titled to two representativese-one in North and one in South Huron, 'The late Mr. Thomas Farrow was elected for North Huron in a three -cornered fight. Again, Mr. Farrow was elected in 1872, and in 1874 Mr. Farrow de- .feated the late Dr. Sloan of Blyth. Mr. Farrow defeated Dr. Sloan again in 1878. When the Ontario Legislature was created, Huron County was entitled to two members to both North and South Huron—one to the Dominion and the other to the Provincial House. The late Mr. Thomas Hayes, Conserv- ative, defeated the late Mr. Thomas Gibson, Liberal. In the next election Mr. Gibson defeated Mr. Hayes. HON. ROBERT WEIR, M.P. Minister of Agriculture for the Do- minion of Canada. But coming to the time when the Town of Wingham brought forward a candidate of their own, we find that the late Dr. Peter MacDonald was successful in the Federal Election of 1887. He was re-elected in the years 1891, 1896, and 1900. In thg two lat- ter elections he was opposed by the late Mr. E. L. Dickinson, Conserva- tive, who was a Wingham Lawyer. He (Dr. MacDonald) was chosen as Deputy Speaker of the House of Com- mons in the year 1896. In the election of 1904 Dr. MacDonald rnet his Wat- erloo, being defeated by the late Dr. • Chisholm, another Winghamite. Dr. Chisholm was again elected in the 1908 election. Following Dr. Chis- holm Wingham was represented by THE LATE DR, PETER MacDON- ALD, MW. The late Dr. Peter MacDonald, M. P. for North Huron, and Deputy Speaker of the House of Cornnsons. men outside the community, viz., Mr. James Bowman, Conservative, of Brussels, and later by the late Mr. John King, U.F.O.-Liberal of Blue - vale. However, in the year 1927, Wingham was again represented in Parliament in the person of George Spotton, Conservative. He is still the member for North Huron, for he has won the hearts of the electorate by his -willingness to assist followers of either party, in any manner, irrespec- tive of their politicis, No doubt he will be heard from by the time this gets into print. Representing North Huron in the Legislature in the year 1908 was Mr. A. H. Musgrove, Conservative. Mr. Dudley Holmes, now Judge Holmes, of Barrie, unsuccessfully contested the North Huron election for the Provin- cial House in 1905. Mr. Musgrove was successful in his election against Mr. John T. Currie, Liberal. He was again successful in 1911, against Mr, W. H. Kerr, Liberal, of Brussels. In the election of 1914, when the Liberal slogan was "Abolish the Bar", Mr. Musgrove was again elected and de- feated Mr, George Anderson of Luck - now. In the year 1918, Mr. Musgrove withdrew from the Political Arena and was appointed Postmaster in the Place of Mr. C. N. Griffin, who had passed away, and who had held the position for four years. Froin 1918 to the present time, Wingham has been represented in the Provincial House by men outside the Municipality, viz., ,enessesseretessee 4. GEORGE SPOTTON, M.P. Mr. George Spotton, Conservative Member of the Federal House, for North Huron. Messrs. Joynt, Fraser, and the present member, Mr. Charles Robertson, Lib- eral, of Carlo P.O. Men, who their duties know But know their right, and knowing Dare maintain. , • Major the Honourable Robert Weir, B.A., M.P. Major the Honourable Robert Weir, B.A., M.P., was born at Wingham, Ontario, in 1882, He completed, his primary education in the rural school of the Township of Turnberry, and Ills secondary education consisted. of a course of nine months at the High School at Clinton. After obtaining a certificate from the London Normal School, he taught school in the rural district of the county of Huron. Lat- er, he took over the Principalship of the Public School of Marmara, In the four years during which he re- mained in that locality, he .gave free night lessons during the winter DIltiCS months, enough and as a and Island. When entered He was teaching to make money to attend university, during his vacations he worked hired man on a farm, dug ditches worked in a sawmill on Cockburn ' Mr. Weir left Marmora, he the University of Toronto, - ..e. 4 - , .4, MR. JOHN JO7NT, EX-M.P.P. Ur. John Joynt, Ex-M.P.P. for North Huron. graduating in 1911 with first-class honors in honor specialist courses in mathematics, physics and actuarial science. In addition to carrying these three courses in his senior year, he was an assistant demonstrator on the university staff. While working in the actuarial department of the Confeder- ation Life Association at Toronto, Mr. Weir carried on post graduate work in actuarial science, but his health broke down from too much work, and he went West for a change. He taught mathematics in Regina Colleg- iate Institute until after the outbreak of the Great War in 1914. Mr. Weir enlisteclein 1916, went ov- erseas and joined the 78th al3ttalion in France. After taking part in a aumber of big engagements, he was 1 wounded at Passchendaele and incap- ( xcitated for the remainder of the war. While in the hospital in London, how- ever, he commenced a correspondence department for soldiers, and this was later one of the departments of the famous Khaki University, with Major i Weir as director. .1 t Pssieehegc0',', 'tee . ''.,04,Vi• ' ' c t 44 't t e F' 4" tr ,.. I A,! - r.(. , = , ree , I^ , .i., zr ' Ve 4 , 4,„ . THOMAS FELLS An Ex -Mayor of .Wingham. After returning to Canada, Major Weir accepted a position as inspector of schools in Saskatchewan, and while travelling through the northern part of the province became so enthusias- tic about its possibilities that he took up farming on what is now known as "Hereford Park Farm," a 1,000 -acre tract near Weldon, ,Sa,ska.tchewan, where he specializes in breeding pure bred stock, and in cultivating new grasses and grains. His outstanding success as a farmer is attested by the many prizes he has won at Fairs and Exhibitions in both Canada and the United States. At the urgent request of many far- mer delegations, Major Weir coesent- ed to let his name stand for nomin- ation in the Federal election in 1930, and was elected • as an Indepndent Conservative for the constituencyof Melfort. He v a s shortly afterwards chosen for the portfolio of Agricul- ture by the Rt. Honourable R. 11, Ben- nett, and as Minister of Agriculture, Major Weir is now making his con- tribution to Canadian life, Hon, George N. Johnston, M,L.A. Hon. George N. Johnston, Speaker of the Alberta Legislature, is an old Wingham boy. His parents were the late .Ur. and Mrs, William Johnston, who were among Wingham's pioneers. After attending school in Wingham, he taught school in Listowel for three years. In 1905, Mr. Johnston went to Western Canada, and attended Nor- mal at Regina. After teaching and hoinesteading near Watrous,' Saskat- chewan, he moved to Alberta, and took up land there in.1910. He later increased his farm; holdings to four sections. In 1921 he was elected to the Alberta Legislature, and in 1926 was elected Speaker of the House. There are many of George's old schoolmates still residing in Wingham who will remember him, and, .we are proud to think that Wingham was the town of his birth. He is a cousin of Mrs, T. J. McLean, of Town. J. WALTON McKIBBON Ex -Mayor and Ex -Reeve of Wing - am and Ex -Warden of the .Caunty f Huron. Mr. George Spotton Our genial Member for the Federal ouse, at Ottawa,,is a native of How- ck, having been bOrn at Orange Hill. fter graduating from Public School, tnd Harriston High School, he at - ended Toronto Normal. At the age f seyenteen, he was teaching school, nd for a number of years was Prin- ipal of Arthur Public School. Moving to Wingham, around the eginning of this Century, Mr. Spot- on opened the Spotton Business Col- ege, in the Meyer Block, on May 24, 905. Mr. Spotton is Principal of the' anada Business College in Toronto, Isle. He was Mayor for two year, REVEREND DEAN C. E. JEA- KIN Dean of St. Paul's Cathedral, Lon - dot, Ont. Dean Jeakin was Recto of St. Paul's Church, Wingham, twen- ty-eight years ago, This -week he paid a visit to his old Parish in Wingham and a very interesting Travelogue of his trip to the British Isles, France and Gerrnany„visitieg his old home in Yorkshire and visiting the battle- fields of Flanders. Capt. Jeakirt, as he was known, served as Chaplain overseas with distinction. THP, STOilt BLOCX, WXNGMM .reeseeeerre The Hydro Electric Power House in Lower Wingham. and has also served the town as Ald- erman, Having been always interested in Politics, 11/Ir. Spotton contested the 1918 election, for the Legislature, as an Independent Conservative, against Mr. William Fraser of Town and Dr. Case of Dungannon. 'qr. Fraser was successful in this election, and again in 1921, another threescornered. fight against the .late Mr. King of Bluevale, and Mr, Spotton. In 1925 .the late Mr. King defeated Mr. Spotton. Ow- ing to the death of Mr. King a by- electionwas held in 1927, another three -cornered contest, in which Mr. Spotton was successful, by a large majority. In the election of 1930, Mr. Spotton was again suceessful. Mr. Spotton is a forceful speaker and we are grateful to him. fot the variety of programs that he gives to us each Monday noon ,over Wingliam Broad- casting Station CKNX. We wish him every success in the corning election. KENNEDY HATCHERY The Kennedy Hatchery is a new in- dustry in Winghain. Mr. Duncan Kennedy, who has been in this busi- ness of chicken raising at White- church for several ,years, decided to expand his business. He therefore leased what used to be known as the Gunn Produce Building- and later the Canada Packers, Mr. Kennedy expects to produce 100,000 chicks this season, Which will be • shipped to different 'parts of Ontario. The class of chicks, which are the most in demand are Barred Rocks, although Mr. Kennedy hatches also White Leghorns and W. Rocks. Seven hundred to one thous- and of the 'best laying hens are kept at the Whitechurch branch. Fresh eggs, and grain suitable for chicks; can be bought at either of these plants. Mr. Kennedy is thoroughly reliable and can be depended on to • deliver the goods as represented. Wingham Welcomes Mr. Kennedy to the Town and wishes him prosperity.. • THE LATE WALTER GREEN Who passed away, April 19th, 1935. Mr. Green's name is mentioned many times during this Review and it is with regret that we chronicle his death. "}4P=los —gee , 5\ eeee, 1 OMIONE1.11COMIERIIVIIIRIEF. 0111=M1612.0PWICIUNIIMI011at Furniture and Undertaking Business Established 1880 Successor to the late Samuel Gracey A Graduate of the Canadian' Einbahners' Association, with Govern ment Diploina, a student of R. U. Stone, Toronto. We endeavour to serve you in the time of (Affliction, with courtesy and understanding. This store has been furnishing homes • in Wingham since 1880, and carry only .the best lines. WE AIM TO PLEASE. • R. A. CURRIE Furniture and Funeral Director. In the Wilson Mock. Phone SI. Res. !Phone 155.