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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1930-12-11, Page 2m®®®• M9ilIIIIRIIlIlN11111i®j1■EI 11 ■ mery a • ■ • 1 ■ F4POULTRY X rtN AM ADVANCE Lac package malt°ked. 'Chinaware ',contains a piece of fine English ware, old ivory tint, new irregular borders. COOKS :1P+T 21,6 MIINUTES AFTER THE WATER BOILS ;305 sissametereseseenesseeeereesiseeneeeeeeseseeemeasseeeeersineseseeneeeseeeseeeeeeeteeseetessereeoessee COUNTY COUNCIL AT DECEMBER MEETING HEARS FINE REPORTS FROM OFFICERS (Continued from page One) A resolution from the united coun- ties of Storinont, Dundas and Glen- garry regarding the burden of taxa - lion on rural communities on account -of the Old Age Pension' , asked that the County Council of Huron co -op - 'orate with them in ` petitioning the Legislature of Ontario to request the Federal Government to establish a National Pension scheme whereby the Dominion Government will assume -the full cost of the Old Age Pensions. This was referred to the Old Age Pension Committee. -The presentment of the Grand Jury :a.t the recent assizes was as follows and was referred to the Property 'Committee: "In view of the fact that the var- ious public institutions of the County of Huron, and other institutions re- ceiving public aid, have been inspect- ed by a Grand Jury within the last 6 months, we do not deem it necessary or expedient under the circumstances to repeat the investigations, ,A suit - co pea% PHILLIPS •,c' 6 :(4 r r Trou1'.1 ue toAcd eeme5TIO? ID STQM4Ci4 iEfiRTOURN�HEADACHE E5 ruusEA ry educe the Acid ICK stomachs, sour stometeha estd indigestion usually mean seems aeid. The stomach 'nerves sr� lover -stimulated. Too much acid makes the stomach and intestines sour. Alkali kills acid instantly. The best form is Phillips .Milk of i\fagnesia, because one harm» less dose neutralizes many times its volume' in acid. For 50 years the sten.. "fiord with physicians everywhere. Take a spoonful in water and your 'unhappy condition will probably end' in five minutes. Then you will always know what to do. Crude and harmful methods will never appeal to you. Go prove this for your own sake. It may save a great many'. disagreeable hours. Be sure to get the genuine Phillips Milk: of Magnesia prescribed by physicians .aamerxectin excess acids. able lounging chair for.the judge's room should be provided." A letter from Mayor Robson of Guelph asking the co-operation of Huron County Council in sending a monster deputation to present to the Legislature of Ontario a petition ask'- ing for relief from taxation for the maintenance of roads. This letter was referred to the Leg- islative Committee. A resolution from the County .of Bruce to reduce the qualifications for Mother's Allowances from two to one child; that mothers of one child be made eligible, was referred to the Leg islative Committee. A communication from Four Wheel Drive Sales Co. regarding keeping roads open in winter was referrred to the Good Roads Committee. Hospital Report A copy of the report of the Wing - ham Hospital , was submitted and. showed the operating expenses of that institution amounted to $10,767,63, and a general expenditure of $12,022- .64. The operating Revenue showed: By maintenance and treatment of patients $7,424.84; collectable account including account with county $1622- .05; by maintenance and treatment from County of Huron for indigent patients $1,405.25. By grants: County of Huron $750; Town of Wnighani, $400;Provincial Government $220.70, making a total of $11,822.84. The hospital bas 17 beds, maternity beds, 3; nursery cots 5. The staff is com- posed of two graduate nurses; five pupil nurses and three other employ- ees. There were 244 patients treat- ed. The average daily per capita cost is $3.60, and the average daily per capita dietary cost is 96 cents, The number of persons receiving relief not in the hospital is 20, During the financial year there were 41 births and 19 deaths. A report from the. president of the University of Western Ontario was read. A total registration of 1,207 students was given, and they have come from Ontario, and all the other. provinces of Canada; from the Brit- ish Isles, British West Indies, New- foundland and the United States. An. outline of the credit system in the Department of Extension was.out- lined. Classes are held in Brantford, Chatham, Sarnia and Windsor, and the laboratory work of the university was described at length, The Gaoler's report was sent in by J. 13. Reynolds as follows: there were 56 persons convicted L. C. A., 15, breaking and entering, 6; contribut- ing to juvenile delinquency, 5; vag- rant, 5; abduction, 4; cattle theft, 3; fraud, 3; highways act, 3; non pay - 1 Wash Dai Is Fasv Now Particularly if you have a modern Connor Elec- tric Washer in your home. No tearing of clothes, no back -break- ing work. Just fill the tub with hot water, drop in the clothes, . turn a switch and the work is done. inghant rawfo'd Block. tw � r il 'ti � �r�lii�A11on Phone 156. meet of order,. 8 perjury, 2; assault, 2; theft, 1; insane, 1; indeeent;tssautt, 1; non Support, 1; seduction, 1. Council adjourned to meet Wed- nesday morning at 10 O'clock. The reports of county' officers oc- copied the morning session on Wed: n,esday, in the absence of Warden Backer, Reeve UcKibbon presided, County Engineer Patterson addres- sed the council and e'ave a compre- hensive report of the work of his de- partment, The past year has been one :of activity and some features were of an outstanding nature. He thought the county should get bnisy. in getting additional government. grants. The work has been complet- ed as laid out at :a cost lower than was, anticipated. The communication from the mayor of Guelph is an illus- tration of what is going on, Various municipalities .are asking relief from road taxation and unless the counties get behind the rnovement they will be allowed to get along as best they can. Mr, Patterson spoke on the good foundations laid by the builders gravel roads and that all that is quired to make thein stand the w for some years at least is said treatment. The matter of snow fences and keeping roads open was dealt w and the engineer said there was n sufficient demand to keep them op and did not .expect to. The road co mission had worked very zealous during the year and had done mu for the maintenance of good rot The Good Roads Association took trip during the fall and;had learne much of the different methods construction and'gathered much us fur information. In answer to a question of 112 Beattie the speaker said the surfac treatment would have to be contin ed for a few years, There are a number of roads in th county that are carrying iron traffi than the provincial highways. Th actual cost for ordinary work aver aged. $1,100 exclusive of Grand Ben which was snore expensive, havin and the expenses amounted to $2, 200. House o£ Refuge Report In presenting his report, Mr. Gov enlock, Inspector of House of Refuge addressed the Council briefly. The Old Age Pension. had worked out sat- isfactorily and the old people were well satisfied. The report was as follows: Total number of inmates: admitted since opening' of the House, 682; no. of inmates on lst December, 1929, 90; admitted for the first time during year, 14; deaths during the year, 13, absconded during the year, 1; dis- charged during the year, 2; inmates in House on December, lst, 1930, 88; males, 52; females, 36. Admitted during the year from the several municipalities as follows: - Townships -Hay, 1; Stephen, 1; W. Wawanosh, 1; McKillop, 2; • Towns and Villages --Exeter, 1; London, 1; Goderich 2; Clinton 2; Seaforth 3. :Number of days' board, inmates, 33417; number of days' board of keeper's family and help, 1,790; av- erage number of inmates during the year, 88; average number with keep- er's family and help, 92; total expen- diture on House and Farm, $16,898.- 40; add value of provisions and fuel on hand lst Dec., 1929, $3,658.31; to- tal expenditure, $20,566.71. Deduct: Capital account and per- manent improvements, $696.93; pro- duce sold during 1930 and other sources, $4,242.73; provisions, pro- duce, new clothing and fuel on hand lst December, 1930, as per inventory, $3,190.44; received from paying in- mates, $11,566.44; total, $19,696.54; amount expended for inmates, $870.17. Ily charging the. inmates who receive Old Age Pension, the Home is now almost self sustaining, The expenditure of House and farm account is as follows: Capital account. of re ear ace of ith of en m. ly ch ds, a of e - r. e u- e c e d g ' and premanent improvements, $696.- 93; stock and implements; $1,705.35; salaries, inspector, keeper, matron, asst. matron, chaplain, � 690.00• phy- sician's salary and appliances, $448.- 08; repairs to building and equipment, $225.35; provisions and clothing, •$3, 640.15; fuel and. light, $2,423.14; books postage and stationery, $2.00; sundry expenses for farm, $492.00; total $12,- 323.00. Mothers' Allowance. County Clerk Hohnan gave an ac- count of the working .cf the Mother's Allowance during part of the year. There are at present 53 mothers on the roll receiving allowances ranging from $15 to $55 per month, one half of which is payable by the Province of Ontario. The total for the month amounts to $1,695, of which $847.50 is paid by the county; The amount is divided as follows 1 mother resew- ing $15, 4 mothers s'eceiving $20; mothers receiving $25, 18 mothers re ceiving $30, 11 mothers receiving $.85, 7'mothers receiving $40, 1 mother re. ceiving $45, 1 mother receiving $50, S mothers receiving $55. The number can the roll has not changed materially in some years, Wad 444,4 rhu cember 11t1t 1930 FOR EVERYBODY'S CHRISTMAS M>THR Aunt or Grandma Dresses . , . . . Hosiery ..,.,. Gloves .. Silk Underwear . Flowers $13.95 to 34.95 $4.45 to $15.45 .. 50c to $1.75 39c to $2.95 .. 69c to $6.75 25c to 50c Purses . . IJmberellas , ... Boxed H'chiefs Necklets Rayon Spreads Lunch Sets Bath Towel Sets • 95c to $5.00 $1.25 to $5.95 25c to $1.25 • 15c to $1.25 $3.95 to $5.95 $1.75 to $6.50 ▪ . 89c to $1.50 y4�r T 1. achers' Gift Suggesti :�sF¢ Rattles Horns Animals Music Toys Balls Spoons Knife Sets Brushes Combs At Special Prices 29c Perfume 6 for . . $1.25 29c Papeteries 6 for $1.50 35c School Sets 6 for .... $1.75 29c Coresp. Cards 6 for $1.50 50c Papeteries 6 for . $2.00 29c Girl's Books 6 for ... $1.50 15c Bible Stories 6 for . .. 75c 25c Jacknives, 6 for $1.25 35c Pencils, 6 for $1.85 • 40c Perfume, 6 for $2.00 15c Papeteries, 6 for 75c 19c Papeteries, 6 for 90c 25c Mouthorgans, 6 for . $1.25 10c Picture Books, .6 for 50c FATHER Uncle or Grandpa Pyjamas $1.89 to $3.50 Nightgowns . , .:,,$1.50 to $1.95 - Fine Socks .... 49c to $1.25 Fine Shirts $1.19 to $3.00 Choice Ties 49c. to $1.25 Square Scarfs $1.25 to $3.95 Fine Gloves 95c to $2.75 Fine Braces , . 49c to 69c Leather Belts 50c to 75c Linen Hdkf's ' 19c to 65c Cuff Links 19c to 50c Arm Bands ......... 25c to 29c Garters 25c to 50c ,441: Baby Bonnets 85c to $2.00 Dresses .........:. . $1AO' to $1.95 Blankets ........ 49c to $3.50 Silk Shoes 45c to 65c Bootees ... 25c to 75c Mittens 25c to 50c Jackets $1,19 to $2.25 Wool Suits $2.95 to $4.50 ,V174, .:PWst01411k DOLLS BEARS .1� • esSeieese CATS DOGS SISTER Sweetheart or Friend Silk Scarfs $1.19 to $3.95 Kid Gloves ..... , . 25c to $1.95 Ivory Goods 25c to $1.95 Papeteries 25c to $1.25 Perfumes 15c to 50c Linen Hdkf's 40c to $1.00 Gift Purses 95c to $5.00' Nailfiles 25c to 3'5c Sweaters Books Dressed Dolls Dish Sets Bedroom Clocks $1.95 to $4.95 , . , 29c to 59c 25c to $3.95 19c to $2.95 $1.19 to $1.50 BROTHER Teacher or Pal New Helmets 35c to $1.25 Boys Sweaters 98c to $2.50 Boys Ties ' . ,25c to 50c Tweed Caps 59c to 75c Handkedchiefs 19c to 25c Boys' Braces 19c to 29c Gauntlets 59c to 69c Smart Belts .... 25c to 49c Watches $1.00 each Jacknives 19c to 50c Watch Chains 85c each Mechanical Trains 39c to $2.95 'Tool Sets ..... 25c to 75c 4011 1 ranging around 50 per year; the no. added each year being counter -bal- anced by the number dropping out through •,hildren becoming over age, re -marrying, deaths and removals. Causes of dependency are: Widow, in- capacitation of husband, insanity, and desertion. Mr. McLeod, Agriculture Represen- tative, addressed the council on the work of his office: Assistance had. been given farmers and he, noticed an improvement in live stock. He said 75 per cent. of loss to sheet)• owners may be traced to parasites. Hogs are in fairly good condition and there is a good .demand for well bred stock. Ie farm labor, 36 single men and 25 boys had been placed. He ad- vised a month's notize when request- ing help of this kind throughhis of- fice. The junior work was especially em- phasized as accompishing splendid re- sults School fairs, junior institutes, junior farmers' judging competition. and trip to Royal Winter Fair and public speaking contests were all eon- tribtiting largely to the promotion of the best in agricuture, Mr. lel ibbon inquired about keep- ing • the road open from Clinton to Wingham; an inquiry was also made regarding the distribution of the Red Fund I ixn d after the war. These were left over for further informa- tion. Sonne discussion took place regard- ing the 33rd Battalion Band instru- ments sent back after the war. Clerk Holman advised they had been sent in care of Messrs, Coats, MVfacTaggar t and Lane, and had been placed in a room in the Court House, Charles Black had been appointed to examine them and inventory, was made and put back. No one knows how the in- struments disappeared, The 83rd have no band and if instruments could be recovered, it would be a big saving. ,Advise Short Courses. The advisory committee's report was read clause by cle,use and carried. It advised short courses infarm me- chanics, newspaper supplement and questionnaire sent out by Department of Agriculture; that fanning mills be fitted with up-to-date screens and that hardware merchants in centres be asked to stock these; field crop pri2es were recommended and ati ap-'. (Continued on page Seven) "Advance -Times" Want Ads Bring Best Results wtiN®Bllf iceitztailMON 1011 Mai TI • Wanted • CREAM EGGS • • ■ ® Phone for : Prices. 1 THE UNITED FARMER' .CO-OPERATIVE I COMPANY, LIMITED Wiltf Jh1$It1s ..: . . O,fa P. .hone 271; ;'i