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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1935-10-24, Page 3Thursday, October 24, 1935 20 Yaiva WINGIJAM ADVANCE-TIME,S sposseetsomedisumujimmeeseemaimeoleeileloween passed by the Bennett Government, much of which, it is feared, is invalid; t• Clubl izes Given To .The Ladies of Wingham and Surrounding Communities Cash Commissions on Subscriptions to Co ntestants Who. Do Not Win a Prize Award • DOUBLE VOTES ON ALL CASH SALES FRIDAY & SATURDAY Maclean Lumber & Goal Company ... DOUBLE VOTES ON ALL CASH SALES FRIDAY & SATURDAY ARMITAGE'S DOUBLE VOTES ON ALL CASH SALES FRIDAY & SATURDAY William's Jewellery DOUBLE VOTES ON ALL CASH SALES FRIDAY & SATURDAY Gibson's Bakery DOUBLE VOTES ON ALL CASH SALES FRIDAY & SATURDAY McKIBBON'S DOUBLE VOTES ON ALL CASH SALES FRIDAY & SATURDAY Greer's Shoe Store Sole Agents. DOUBLE VOTES ON ALL CASH SALES FRIDAY & SATURDAY Walker's Furniture DOUBLE VOTES ON ALL CASH SALES FRIDAY & SATURDAY Olver's Grocery DOUBLE VOTES ON ALL CASH SALES FRIDAY & SATURDAY G. Mason & Son DOUBLE VOTES ON ALL CASH SALES FRIDAY & SATURDAY Hanna & Co. Ltd. DOUBLE VOTES ON ALL CASH SALES FRIDAY & SATURDAY Buchanan "Hardware DOUBLE VOTES ON ALL CASH SALES FRIDAY & SATURDAY Christie's Grocery DOUBLE VOTES ON ALL CASH SALES FRIDAY & SATURDAY Merkley's Garage DOUBLE VOTES ON ALL CASH SALES FRIDAY & SATURDAY McAvoy's Drug Store DOUBLE VOTES ON ALL CASH SALES FRIDAY & SATURDAY Rush Millinery SALE OF DRESSES Smart Models Priced at $3.95 - $4.95 $5.95 - $6.50 See our range of Coats Latest Styles — Newest Materials H. E. Isard '& Co. SPECIAL SELLING OF MEN'S CLOTHES 'New Overcoats! New Suits, Boys' 2 Pant Suits! Doubles Votes - Friday arid Sat- urday. KING BROS. DOUBLE VOTES ON ALL CASH SALES FRIDAY & .SATURDAY Hydro Shop DOUBLES VOTES On All Cash Sales FRIDAY AND SATURDAY Anti -Freeze, Heaters and Batteries Crawford Garage DOUBLE VOTES ON ALL CASH SALES FRIDAY & SATURDAY Biggs' Grocery For Further Information aimimummosniummow Call, Write or Phone The Advance -Times R. L. TAYLOR, Club Manager NEMB' World Wide News In Brief Form Bennett Will Continue to lead Tories Ottawa—Right Hon. R. B. Bennett will continue as Leader of the Oppo- sition for at least two years, it is be- lieved by the members of the Cabinet who will cross the floor of the House with him. Mr. Bennett came through the general election campaign in ex- cellent health, and will be physically fit to stand the strain of the next session of Parliament. 1 -e Father Dead Lady Alice's s a London—John Charles . Montagu - Douglas -Scott, seventh Duke of Bucc- leuch and father of Lady Alice, who is engaged to naarry the Duke of Gloucester, son of King George, died early Saturday, at his estate, Bowhill, Selkirk. The duke, who was 71, had been seriously ill for some time. He grew weaker Friday and Lady Alice used the Prince of Wales' plane tofly to. Bowhill to be at his bedside: Italian Detachment Returns to Eritrea Asmara, Eritrea—The straggling remnants of an Italian detachment which invaded- Ethiopian territory on Oct 2, stumbled over the border into Eritrea with a harrowing tale of death And horror, Strewn over the scorch- ing Danakil. Plateau lay the: bodies of many of the Blackshirt troops who marched across the Plain of IIissu a little more than two weeks : ago to signalize the beginning of Italy's cam- ,paign in Ethiopia. Door for Peace Still Open Rome --Italy let it be known offic- ially that "all doors are not shit" to Peaceful settlement of her differences, with Great Britain over the Ethiopian war. This terse hint, hi the form of ais official communique, was dropped suddenly into the midst of peace talks which, infornted circles said, ~veru getting down to "bedrock" its an at- tempt to halt the conflict in Africa. British Reinforce in Egypt Cairo, Egypt -Unconfirmed reports that Great Britain has made represen- tations' to Italy against the massing of troops on the Libyan -Egyptian border,' were followed by reinforce- ment of thel3ritish garrison in Egypt, Mussolini Negotiating with. Selassie London—Unconfirmed reports re- ceived here said Premier :Mussolini had re -opened peace negotiations dir- ect with, Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia, These reports said that Il Duce had communicated with the Ne- gus on a possible peace settlement, acid that there was some hope of reaching an ultimate Italo-Ethiopian agreethent. France to Help Britain Paris—The French Government; in a formal note to Britain, gave assur- ance that France would help the Brit, ish Fleet if Italy attacked it in re- prisal for League sanctions. The note followed a similar verbal assurance by Premier Laval to the British Ainbass- adoi•, Sir George Clerk Marriage Dissolved by Judge Montreal—Contrary judgment to a jaud ment in a similar case last week, and re- affirming that marriage of two Rom- an Catholics by a Protestant elergy- inan is null and void in Quebee, Mr. Justice Alfred' Forest tendered judg- ment dissolving the union of Ruby May Coates and Joseph Romanelli, They were married June 1, 1928, by Archdeacon A, P. Gower -Rees in St, George's Anglican. Church, Montreal, Another Gold ;Discovery in Northern Ontario A 'new gold discovery in the north,. west career of Ontario was announce ed in Toronto by Roo Patti Ludic, Ontario Minister of Mines, who said the new area "appears a favorable one for prospecting" David Foster, pros- pector for a Winnipeg group; was credited With making the northern- most gold discovery ever reported in Ontario. This area, in which quartz exposures were said to exist in three places over one 300 -foot stretch, is forty miles east of the Manitoba boundary and more than 200 miles north of the Red Lake discoveries. l:t surrounds the Sachigo River. New War Chief for ,Italians With the Italian Army, Adowa — Marshal Pietroi Badoglio, Premier Mussolini's new East African war chief, took thefieldin earnest as the. Italian army on the . northern front began preliminary operations in it scheduled drive on Malcale. United Mates to Prosecute Arms Firms New York -The United States Gov, eminent instituted action leading to possible criminal prosecution of sev- eral arms end aeroplane corporations for alleged violation of the 1984 arm embargo against Bolivia and Para- guay. Sanctions in Force Geneva—Stern penalties against It aly soon will be in effect despite ap- parent obstacles met in voting them, League of Nations circles here believ- ed, Growing optimism was evident. Seven more nations have joined the ranks of those .which already have ape plied ,"Sanction No. 1."-reinoval of the arms embargo on Ethiopia, and imposition of one on Italy. France, Poland, Chile, Greece,Finland, Cttba and Colombia notified the League that they had begun enforcement of the penalty, Great Britain and Bel- gium were the principal nations that already E a ady h ad macs„ this move. Austrian c overniri.erit 'Changes „Vienna --Austria changed its Gov- ermnent amid bristling bayonets, Thursday night, and put an end to its system of competing private armies. While heavily guarded armed police guarded public buildings, Chancellor Kut Schuschnigg and his Cabinet re- signed; President Miklas ordered Schuschnigg to form a new govern- ment, and, within a few. minutes, changes of far-reaching character were effected. Schuschnigg remains Chancellor, and. Prince von Starhern- berg, leader of the Heimwehr and Fa- therland Front, Vice -Chancellor. British Election November 1.4th London -It \vas announced that Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin has fixed Nov, 14th forage age neral fal ele • is c,t n. Parliament inet on Oct. 22, disbands on Oct. 25, and noininatibns for the new Parliament will take place on Nov. 4 All is set for a short, sharp Sam paz n after which the g l � c i present Government seems sure to have an overwhelming victory. Martial Law in British Guiana Georgetown, British Guiana—Mar- tial law was proclaimed in this city and district as thousands of sugar es - Late laborers, striking for higher wag- es, threatened violence. Can Create 60 -Cycle Power at Chats Falls The Ontario Hydro quietly `tested and proved its ability to supply 60 - cycle power to Eastern Ontario and to be independent of all Quebec power supply, Sonic time Sunday, Oct. ' 13, power from Hydro's frequency chan- ge -aver station, which has been 'sash- ed to completion at Chats Falls, was poured into the Eastern Ontario six ty-cyele system for several hours. To Confer with Provincial Premiers The Premier -elect, Mackenzie King, has lost not time in getting in touch with the Premiers of the Provinces with the object ✓sf convoking a Do- minion and Provincial conference be- fore the •end of November for the pnr- pose of dealing with financial prob- lems aitd constitutional • difficulties with respectto reform legislation Ask United States for Support Paris—After the League al Nations' has acted upon Great Britain's pro- posal that a "buy nothing from Italy" campaign be adopted as a sanction, Franca and Britain officials disclosed, plan to ask the United States whether it would support a world-wide ern bargo against Italian exports if the League should adopt such a sanction. Herridge Resigns Washington, Post Ottawa—The Government announc- ed that W. D. Herridge, Canadian Minister to the' United States, has, tendered his "resignation,, which will 'become effective if and when it is accepted by the incoming Liberal Ad-. ministration. • 33333 1111/0 OOOOO O OOOOOOO1111.1111 ,,,11,11,11 1111111„111,0,1111114/ill NEWS of the DISTRICT Thieves Steal Ton of Onions If the police had bloodhounds as a part of their equipment they would have little difficulty in tracing the thieves that raided a Stephen Town- ship farm. A ton of onions was the loot. It is believed the onions have been taken south, probably to be boot- legged across the border. Chas. Mon- teith was the victim of the robbers. Thieves Raid Harriston Home Some time during Thursday night or early Friday morning the residence of Paul Smith, on Mark Lane, was burglarized, the intruder securing con- siderable currency. Police are mak- ing investigations as during the day a number of strangers were noticed around the town. Child Badly Burned . Four-year-old Beta Eckensweiler was badly burned in her Carrick Township home when slie came too near the kitchen stove and her dress caught fire, Mrs. Michael Eckensweil- er, her mother, wrapped her in a floor mat to extinguish -the flames, but the child was badly burned about the face, arms and abdomen. The child was rushed to the Bruce County Hospital at Walkerton and is recovering. Takes Orangeville Post . • F. K. B. Stewart, B.S.A., of Luck - now, but recently agricultural repre- sentative at Alliston, has arrived at Orangeville to succeed W. D. Smith, 13.S.A., who has resigned to take charge of the Orangeville Co-operat- ive 'Marketing Company. Another Cent for Bread On account of the abundant crops and the great surplus of wheat in Can- ada it has become necessary to in- crease the price of bread one cent per loaf. Funny state of affairs. Who is to blame? The election is over and King just elected; can't blame him. Stevens had no hand in it and Can- ada had not a• Government for several weeks, so Bennett is out of it. Nigger in the fence Somewhere. Perhaps we can blame the Ethiopians.—Teeswatcr News. Broke Three Ribs Mr, Sidney French, who is wreck- ing the house formerly occupied by the Shea family on William street, fell from the ceiling joist to the floor, a distance of seven feet, while at work and had the misfortune to break three ribs.This will hold up the wrecking operations for a time.—Palmerston Observer. Southampton Got Factory on its Hands Word from the solicitors reached here on Tuesday that the plant of the former Bell Telephone Co. had been released by the Trustee in bankruptcy, Mr. E. J. Howson and was now the property of the town who will take immediate possession. In so doing it means that the town will be faced with providing watchmen, keeping in-: surance in force and heating the plant this winter. Under the terms of the mortgage the plant, fully equipped, reverts to the town, the Southampton :Beacon states. Takes Over Hotel at Lucknow Mr, George Fisher of Waterloo, has leased from Dr. D. C. Taylor, the building until recently operated as the Lee Hotel, Mr. Fisher plans to over- haul the building, to lirovide comfort- able and first class accommodation for the travelling puiilic. 'Mr.. Fisher is district supervisor of the Sovereign Life Assurance. Company, with Luck- now being in his territory. He will continue in this capacity and also con- duct the hotel business, with the as- sistance of Mrs. Fisher and others.— Lucknow Sentinel, Profitable Bankruptcy We were reliably informed t Edwards6urp (:JO%%IN BRAN CORN SYRUP p► � R oY HEHArt4SNOURISHED MORE CANADIAN CHILDREN THAN ANY OTHER CORN SYRUP A product of The CANADA STARCH :CO., Limited ximilealmaMlipmMillgowe week of a Bruce county man who took advantage of the Farmers' Creditors' Act and got, such a considerable re- duction of his principal and inter”"est that he purchased a piano shortly of ter he got his reduction. His case wil be reviewed. What this almost bank rupt yeoman' should have purchased under the circumstances was 'a jews- harp.—Chesley Enterprise. Canine Depredations Many farmers in the southwesterly portion of the township of Carrick, have asked the council to provide a cash bonus to encourage the destruc- tion of a band of "mutton hounds that have been slaughtering sheep in that locality. Every few days conies word of sheep being injured and wor- ried, and the farmers think it is high time that some concerted action was taken to wipe out the nuisance.—Mild- may Gazette. Woman Scares Burglars Away An attempt was made at night to break into the home of Rev. Dr. T. Wardlaw Taylor, Britannia road, God- erich. Mrs. Taylor was alone in the house and when she investigated a noise at the back' door, the prowlers fled. Mrs. Taylor discovered the screen door had been unlocked. A hole had been made in the screen to give access to the latch. MONUMENTS at first cost Having our factory equipped with the most modern machinery for the. exe- cution of high-class work, we ask you to see the largest display of mono- 1 ments of any retail factory in Ontario« All finished by sand blast machines. Fergus Thanksgiving Oct. 28th Merchants of Fergus had their re- quest for a change in the date of Thanksgiving granted at a special meeting of the Fergus Council when a petition, largely signed by the busi- ness men of the town, asking that We import all our granites from the Old Country quarries direct, in- the rough. You can save all local deal- ers', agents' and middleman profits by seeing us. E. J. Skelton & Son at West End. Bridge—WALKERTON • and confined to her bed for most of the past year, Mrs. William Irwin. passed away on Wednesday afternoon last week at her home in Lucknow. Mrs. Irwin suffered a fractured hip - several months ago from which she never recovered and about a month ago her condition gradually became more serious after contracting a cold. Born near Caledon she came, when a young girl, to this vicinity with her parents. After her marriage to Mr. Irwin, the couple lived until about eighteen years ago in Ashfield. Their farm on concession nine, is now oc- cupied by T. A. Cameron. Besides her husband, three sons survive. The_ funeral was held Friday afternoon.: • Brussels Woman Buried at BhaevaIe' There passed away at her home in- Brussels on Thursday morning Eliza— beth Walker in her 73rd year. Mrs_. Williamson was twice married, first to George Anderson, who passed away forty-eight years ago. One son, Clark Anderson, of Kitchener, surviv- es. In 1899 she married James Wil- liamson who passed away three years ago. Interment took place in l3lue- Monday, October 28th, be set aside vale cemetery on Saturday afternoon- as the holiday, instead of Thursday, October 24th, was presented. Some Crop John Ferguson, Huron Township farmer, threshed 72i- bushels of mix- ed grain to the acre for one of the best crop returns reported in this dis- trict. Fire Destroys Crops and Barn Caused by internal combustion, fire totally destroyed barn and crops of AIbert. Inkster, Bruce Township ferni- er, with a heavy loss, covered by on- ly $2,000 insurance. `75 -year-old Spruce Trees Felled Two spruce trees, 75 years old, have been cut down in front of the home of Mrs. James Mutch, Auburn. The trees were planted by the late Robert Downs, who kept a blacksmith and carriage shop on the site. They were 76 feet tall and when cut the base was in perfect condition. Lucknow Lady Passes Following an illness of nine years How swans spend the winter in •. Canada will be discovered by 1',{oose Jaw Boy Scouts, who asked for and received from the parks board the task. of looking after regal favourites of the city park's bird life. e•*** A. silver -gilt push-button used by King George to light the Jubilee Scout Beacon in Hyde Park has been presented by His Majesty to Imperial Scout Headquarters. TE:S fcoNOW MODERN FIREPROOF • HOTELS CONVEHIDQLY .LOCATED +EASY IDIG OUTIES Montre t-Ioron ,oCHESTEPt DUE FALo=eFt;iE.' 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