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The Wingham Advance Times, 1928-04-26, Page 17.3.1.4Kmanamonsmsalmaimmummarouo • 'Single Copies, F1IC cents. OBITUARY Mrs. Ralph 'Rogers One by one the pioneer settlers of this section are passing away, and .last week another, who contributed her part to the development of this vicinity entered her reward, Hanilah Makin, widow of the late Ralph Rog- ers passed away at the home of ,her daughter, Mrs. Lacy, London, after a brief illness. She is survived by three daughters, -Mrs. G. Lacy and Mrs. Sa- .die Bisbee of Lonclone" and Mrs. G. White of EchoenBav; John of Wing - item, William of Listowel and Ralph of Tacoma, Wash. .Mrs Rogers liv- • ed in Wingham for many years, going .to London to reside with her daught- -er, Mrs. Lacy, about 1918. She was in her 83rd year. The remains were brought to Wingham for interment. The funeral taking place from A. J. Walker's parlours William F. Homuth On Friday, April 2oth at the ho of his daughter, Mrs, Thomas T. Donald, 242 Delaware 'Ave., Toron the spirit of the late William Hom .passed to its eternal reward. He was th, ar- on, v- th ot nd er se h• rn o - t., n. g- r, al a r7i With Which is Amalgamated The Conk Vidette and Wroxeter News. 141.11.4)VOYMNIONNI.F.MirallSiGRi.M.10,41001148 SIMPLE PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS TO subscriptions per. year: WINGITIAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 26th, 1928 (PERSONAL AND LOCAL 'SOFT BALL HAS PREFERENCE AMONG HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEMBERS .5n....rttngict.tra.*namoug.r.arsa*gnasoar,.uuutnr.eamaauathtswapamuut Now that the Spirea shrubs have -ar- rived members please nete that al- though planting is a very simple ope eration, the way you carry out the fundamentals means success or fail- ure. Remember that all plants are Ili- ving organisms, they .need air, freed and water. They receive their food anirstrength from the ground through their roots, the most delicate part of the plants. Drying out of the roots is the thing to avoid, and mdech stock is lost by this neglect. All stock leaves us in excellent condition. e In planting shrubs be sure to make the hole twice the .eiene of the root system See that the earth in the bot- tom is loosened some. Spread the roots out so thal none are cramped, then throw a portion of the earth in around the roots, packing it down a - me round them, ssthere,are no air spaces, Icontinue adding earth and pressing it to, down firmly till hole is filled and give uth born in Gernfany on October 26 2838, coming to Canada with his re ents in 1858, first settling at Prest Ontario. Afterwards the family mo ed to the B. line of Turnberry, nor of Wingham. In 1871 he bought L -27, half way between Wingham a Whitechurch, where he lived till aft the,,death of his wife in 1902, who maiden name was Elizabeth Gingric Three of a family remain to mou his loss, Mrs. T. T. McDonald of T ronto, Rev. Charles of Elmwood, On Ezra, C. P. R. agent at.Hatniota, Ma and one brother, August of Win ham, he being the sole remainin member of a family of six. Rev. Glen Wardell, a former past° conducted a funeral service Sunda afternoon at A. W. Miles Funer Chapel, 'Toronto. The funeral wa held on Monday afternoon from th Wingta.rn Baptist Church, the servic at the church and grave being con ducted by the pastor, the Rev, Way burn, Smith. He was a Liberal in politics, an ear nest and faithful member of the Bap list church of which he was one o the early members, and where h spent many happy hours. He Was very industrious man and during th ereat war knit by hand over 200 pairs j .of socks for the Canadian soldiers. A man of sterling integrity, a good, kind friend and neighbour, he carried the respect of his acquaintances. The pallbearers were:— William Holmes, Andrew Currie, John Ander_ son, Abner Cosens, George Pocock Gavin Wilson. Late John Simpson John Simpson of Ashfield Township took his life at the Village of Port Al - leek last Tuesday night, shooting him- self in the head with a revolver. He ,corrunitted the act in an orchard and when found by his friends he was still living, lent unconscious. He lived for several hours, but did not regain con- sciousness, Coroner Dr,4‘A. C Hunter and County' Constable Thomas Gun- dry were notified, The coroner de- eided not to hold an inquest, Mr. Simpson was in his And year and is survined by two sister, Mrs. Albert Dekay, Defiance, 0„ and Mrs. Joseph Chaplin of Florida. He was unmar- ked. For many years he eonducted general store and was postmaster at Sheppardtoe, iii Ashfield Townshi.p. About two years ago he retired from business. He has been in poor health for some time end this is given as the cause for ending his life. He left a note stating what was lo be done with his remains. Mayor Polls last week sold the Roulston house on Minnie ,street LO Mr, Chris. Newt -tan; and the Water's house, an Leopold street to Richard Charters. A very euceessful euchre party was held in the Foresters' Hall, White- church, on Tuesday evening, April le, under the auspices of the Women's Institute. Mr, John Foxtott of Lavinia, Man., has returned after spending a few days with his mother in Culross, Mr, Wm. Cassels of Shoal Lake, Man., has returned home after *end- ing a few weeks in -ad around this vicinity. Mise Celeste Carr of Toronto, iS visiting at her home herd, Mr, aed Mrs. Thomas have gone to -eisit friends in the Statebefore eall- ing for England, igt_f a liberal watering. Plant no deeper thanthe nursery discoloration on the main stem show. Do not apply fertilizer or manure of any kind around the roots of any stock when planting it. 'It ds much better to rake it in the surface after planting, and let the rains take the nourishment down to the roots. Spirea Shrttbs and Gladiolus are now ready for distribution to Horti- cultural members. For the benefit of those who re- ceived Hydrangea as premiums last year, Professor W. T. Macoun of Do- minion Experimental Farm, Ottawa, advises that these shrubs be pruned back to the ground every spring be. fore growth starts which will ensure strong growth and fine blooms. Hyd- rangea require an abund.ant supply of water, especially during the bloom- ing season. Lack of moisture is the chief cause of these shrubs not doing well. EMPIRE SFIOPPING WEEK GETS SUPPORT "Empire Buyers are Empire Bend- ers" is the slogan which has been ad- opted by merchants and manufactur- ers co-operating in the Empire "Shop- ping 'Week how under way in every countre- in the world under the Brit- ish flag. Althoughthe week' officially start- ed on Saturday, most local merchants are observing it from today until the encl of the week during which period they will display Empire made goods exclusively wherever possible. 'Merchants who made an early start on the idea already have window dis- plays featuring articles made in Wing - ham, in other parts of Canada, in the British Isles, India, Australia, and South Africa and British possessions and many other windows are being de- corated today. Canadian-rnade goods will also be freely displayed as well as the pro- ducts of the Motherland and overseas Dominions and ii.splendid opportunity will be previded for Wingham citi- zens to take stock of just what goods, made within the boundaries of the British Empire, may be purchased to the exclusion ofall others. AN 'APPEAL TO ADVERTISERS AND CORRESPONDENTS With the Wednesday half -holiday comes the necessity of closing the forms of the Advance-Timee, a half dee/ earlier each week, that the staff may enjoy the day. To do this copy for advertisements must be in by Monday noon, to ensure 'change being made, Correspondents are asked to mail their budgets to reach here by Tuesday noon. These requests are necessary if the" paper is to be mailed on time. VOTING DECIDEDLY CLOSE 1/4L -Wroxeter ,formally voted',away its identity as an incorporated village on Monday, when the ratepayers, in a closely contested ballot, decided to re- vert to the Township of HoWick. ->. The voting stoo-de For remaining as an incoporated villege, 47; fot re- verting to the township, The purpose behind the change is to place the residents in a position to secure hydro power at the rural rate/ This vote brought to a close one of the strongest affa most spirited con- tests in the history of the villa.ge. Ad- vocates of the change were convinced that advantages of cheaper hydro see - vice would fully offset any loss of pres- tige in losing a representative at the county council. According to the Bill the changes becomes effective on Jan- uary xst next, by order -in -council. CHANGES IN HOURS OF BROADCAST ..)(.Radio Station r�. B. P. has changed the hours of broadcast and now will be on the air Tuesdays and Thurs- days at 6.15 to 7.3e. The Tuesday hour will be known as the ,Apex hour./ P QS comments on 'Te - 1 B welcom • ' mm cep -tion conditions.at this earlier hour. The Sunday hours remain unchanged. STORES CLOSED WEDNESDAY ,AFTERNOON: The buying -public are asked to note that 'commencing Wednesday next, May and, the first half -holiday, all stores and business places will be closed. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lott and child- ren & Goderich, visited their sister, Mrs. Amos Cornelius of Whitechurch over the -week-end. ,•••••••••••••=ps.......". ST. ANDREW'S W. M. S. HEARS SPLENDID ADDRESS FROM MR. D. K. PERRIE A rare privilege and a great joy came to Rev, Dr. Perrie of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church on Sunday even- ing, when he occupied the fandly pew, and heard his only son, Mr. 0, Perrie, delivee a, message from th pulpit the father has filled with rar ability for 34 years. It was the occa sion of the annual thank -offering o the W. M. S. Mr, Perrie's addres dealing largely with his work in the Peace River District last year. Pre facing -his remarks with a short geo- graphical explanation, he took the con- gregation on an imagihary trip north from, Edmintton for some zoo iniles on a train of some 12 coaches1 fully two-thirds of the travellers being eith- er Swedes or Germans front the Un- ited States, or from Central Europe, and only a sprinkling of Canadians or British born, Peace River district contain a approximately ten million acres, the mote fertile part being in Northern British Columbia, and has two main settlements of about aoo settare miles each, but widely apart, Of course there are small scattered groups of eight or ten families com- paratively close together, but for the most part, the land is an absolthe wil- derness. Mr. Perriet work wet to establish Sabbath Schools aed make a survey of the district for future use,. In nearly every case fib fou -id an anxious desire for Sabbath Schools, that the children may learn the old bible stories and truths, but the older people were quite indifferent as to the need of church service. In one centre he sought the e co-operation of the school teacher to e help carry on the Sabbath School, but - her five days a week association with f them seemed suffiolene In their iso - s ration, the children kneel- none of the !familiar hymns, nothing of the simple -Ihible stories all. children learn in their earlier days. Mr. Perrie sang some of theta limns, told the story of Noah among others, and the following day the teacher had the children tell one of the stories. .Mr. Perrie read the Story, aud it revealed an ignorante, awful to contemplate in a little one, not to say anything of a girl of xs. Children appreciated the literature mid illustrated cards furtished by Central office --the only bit of church litera- ture or religious reading they had. Student supply during the sturaner, while better than nothing, can not meet the needs of this great country, which is rapidly filling up. This year two men will cover different sections, but an ordained missionary, devoting his whole time will best meet the needs tif the cottetry, The atternlance was one of the lar- gest for a long time, The presence of many from other deitomittations being a eompliment to the speaker. * Fresh, Government Standard Form- aldehyde. We absolutely guarantee it. 39e per pint, MeAvoy's Drug Store. Mrs, John Agnew of London, spent thenweek-end, at the home of her sis- ter, Miss Elizabeth Sutton, Albert St. For -the convenience of their pat- rons the United Farmers Co -Op. Co. Limited will remain open Saturday night, April 28, kindly have cream in not later than g Miss PriSelila Hanna, daughter of the'late John and Mary ,Hanna, died very unexpectedly early 'Wednesday xnorning, after two days' illness. Fun- eral arrangements have been made for Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs, Andrew Campbell cel- ebrated the 28th anniversary of their wedding, April ex th, by entertaining a few of their friends and, neighbors to an old time dance and a few tables 'of cards. All report a good time. Mayor Fells has had a staff of men, patting the streets in order for the season, and clearing off the refuse of the winter. Very necessary work, too, but his committee might well look at some 'leech teglected work Jos!phine street sidewalle pavement, par- ticularly on the north side is in wret- ched condition at spots the uneven surface being an invitation for an ac- . cident. Levelling up some square and renewing others might not be a too - expensive an expenditure, all of which will tend to give the town a better ap- pearance. , Mrs. L. S. Spading An esteemed Toronto. lady passed away in the person of Mrs. Letitia S. Sperling, widow of Francis G. Sperl- ing and daughter of the late Lieut. - Col. William Young of Leeds County, who died in her eightieth year at her residence, 174 Dunn Avenue, on Mon- day. The late Mrs, Sperling was born in Leeds County, going with her parents while a child, to Huron, Where at Sea - forth and Wingham she remained un- til red6. Following the death of her husband, she came to Toronto. She was an active member of the United Church, being W. M. S. (Methodist) district organizer in Huron County for many years. She was also active- ly interested in music, and while a young girl had the unique experienee of being organist of a church in Hu on County of which Charles Hanson, afterwards Lord Mayor of London, England, was minister. The late Mrs. Sparling is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Florilla S. Homuth, 83 Weyburn crescent, and , Miss Co"''rlia at home' children, Margaret and Louise Craig - ie; also a brother, Robert H. Young, Long reeach, Cal. —Globe. • Service was held in Wingham trni ited Church on 'Thursday, many old friends paying a last tribute to de- parted merit. Revs. Basil Thompson and S.- Davison conducted the service. Dr. StewarT, H. B. Elliott, W. H. Wil- lis, A. Cosens, j. A. Mills and W. A. Galbraith acted as pallbearers, THE YOUNG PEOPLE THIS YEAR On Monday night, April 23, there was a very enthusiastic Soft Ball meeting for the purpose of electing officers and organizing for the com- ing summer. By the way things are looking we will have,some fast games, The following officers were elected.: President—W. Haney. Vice Pres.—Mr, Sec.-Trea's.—A. L. Manager—F. Preston. Executive Committee—Geo. Patter- son, F. Fuller, R. A. Currie, A. M. Bishop,, f. W. Hanna, W. H. Haney, Mr. Phillips, A. L. Hingston, F. Pres- ton. Grounds Committee—W. H. Haney, F. Preston, A. L. Ilingston. Press Reporter—R A. Coutts. On May xst another meeting will be held in the council chamber, when all teams are to be entered and a 'schedule drawn up. The first game will be played on May 8th:' CALVIN CHURCH ANNI- VERSARY Anniversary services in connection with Calvin Presbyterian Church E. Wawanosh, will be held on June 3rd, when Rev. (Major) J. C. Tobnie of Southampton, will be the special speaker morning and evening. A meeting of the Huron Presbytery sof e ba.11 executive was held in Clin- forth on Seaforth civic holiday. The ference finals on Labor day. at Grand BteoTnnidii.osnleague Wednesday evening, April 18, finals and finals will be played at Sea - winning boys and girls teams of Hur- on County will enter the London Con - The district finals will be finished by August 1st, and the county semi - son, Fordwich; Earl Westbrook, God - and Arthur Lyon, Londesborough. repre- sented respectively by W. E, Fatter - Dr. McIntyre, Clinton; Mr. Crawford, Seaforth; Archie Edgar, Wroxeter, Rennie, Hensall, Others present were God- erich; C. E. Carbin, Clinton, and Sam East, West, North and South, repre- with Dr, McInnes of Wineham, the convenor, in the chair. The county is divided into four districts, namely, has been in operatioa in Huron County for the past two years with splendid results, and has done a great deal to promote fellow- ship among the young people of nei- ghboring towns.' It is expected this season will be a greater success than ever as practically every congrega- tion in the county will enter a boys and girls team. in the league. A suitable cup will be presented to each of the winning teams at the county playoff. • FINES IMPOSED FOR MAKING LIQUOR John Gillespie, who resides on a farm northwest of Belmore, on the boundary, appeared before Police Magistrate Reid, of Goderich on Tues- day, and pleaded guilty to a charge of making liquor, He was fined $3oo ,and costs or six months in jail. He Paid 'the fine This is his second of- fense. o n otter of Lower Wingham, whose property was raided .a 'short time ago by Officers Whitesides and Porter, and Allen of Vingham, peered Tuesday before Magistrate Reid of Goderich, and pleaded guilty through his solicitor, of brewing beer for other than his own persoeal. use. He was fined $5o and costs, which he settled. ; two grand Miss Little of Toronto, is visiting friends in town Mrs. (Rev.) D. Perrie, Mrs. H. Mc- Gee, Mrs. W. J. Henderson, Mrs: A. Carr and Mrs. W. L. Craig are at- tending the Provincial meeting at Guelph of the W. M. S. of the Pres- byterian Church in Canada. Mr. and Mrs, George McKay of Hamilton, were' in town for a few days this week. elIVIrs. T. McK. Smith spent a few clays with friends in London. Mr. W. 'McIntyre has accepted a position with Mr. Burk in his Dry Goods Store. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Copeland spent the eveek-end with friends in Owen Sound. Miss Glenna Spotton has returned home after spending the past two weeks in Ottawa. HURON COUNTY UNITED CHURCH GOT OFF SA.FELY R. A. Crreer, druggist, Toronto, brother of W. 3. Greer, Wingharte was held up by two gunmen on Thursday night lase just as he stopp- ed at his horne. The thugs forced him to drive to the outskirts of the city, relieved him of $5.00, took his Auburn sedan, and turned him out. They wanted the contents of his safe, having watched him put z'tway the day's receipts but accepted his worse the store and safe were protected by a burglar -alarm system. The two men made' a merry and exciting chase through Western Ontario, participat- ing in a couple more hold-ups, and. were finally arrested at Brampton on Saturday night. They are dope fiends. Mr. Greer's car was located in Lon- don. MRS. ANDERSON CELEBRATES 77th BIRTHDAY Mrs. Ande-r—son, 7.15 William St., one of Preston's grand old ladiee, is today celebrating her 771h birthday anniversary and while spealeing to The Reporter this tnorning told of the wonderful improvement in the town of Preston since the year 1904 when she first moved here from Hespelee. At that time the stores were few and far between, the streets were mere pahtways compared to the present day pavements, many of the sidewalks cinder and gravel and the town known to many as "Dead Preston." Year by year improvements wete mad; the population increased, the name "Dead Preston" was forgotten, untie now it is a town which one may be proud of living in. Born in the township of Puslincle in 1851 she in.oved with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Benjamin Naylor to Winghann Ont., in 1862, where she was irtarrieci in the year 1878. Ten years later her father (lied and in, 1892 her mother passed away, follow- ed. by the death of her husband in xpor The following year she moved to Hes- peler where she lived for two years before coming to Preston. After liv- ing five years on King street, she moved to William street where she has made h,er residence for the past 19 years. While not very strong Mrs. Anderson is still in good health ancl her condition is to be envied by many of the younger ladies of the town Mrs. Anderson's marriage was bless- ed with eight children of which six re still living, Elgin Anderson, Galt; eustin Anderson, at home; Mrs. John tevens, Middle street; Mrs. Albert rigloon, Duke street; Mrs. Howard Nix, Vine street; Mrs, Charles Camp- ' bell, King Street. Mrs. Anderson and ' her brother, Sydney Naylor, 79, of r Elgin, Manitoba, are the, only two children living of a family bf twelve. __Galt Reporter. a PRESBYTERIAL LARGELY ATTENDED l• A large number of women and, girls attended the second annual meet- ing of the Huron Presbyterial of the Woman's Missionary Society of the United Church of Canada, which was held in the \gingham United Church on Thursday last. Mrs: 3. E. Hogg of Clinton, president, presided at both sessions. The devotional exercises in the morning were conducted b7,.. members of the Belgrave Auxiliary, en. after which Mrs. William Field, presi- dent of the VVingham Auxiliary, spoke a felef gracious words of welcome to the visitors. Most gratifying reports of the work done during the nine months entling December, 1927, were presented by the secretaries of the different depart- ments, Miss Conritt, corresponding secretary, showed that there are in the Presbyterial 62 auxiliaries with 2455 members; 20 Young Woman's Auxil- iaries and Miseion Circles with 487 members; five C. G. I. T. groups with 114 members; 30 Mission Bands with 800 members, and seven Baby Bands with 105 members; a total of 124 or- ganizations with 396x mentbers. With few exceptions delegates from all, these organizations responded to the roll call. The Presbyterial has one banner auxiliary, Whalen,' of which every woman of the church is a mem- ber of ,the Woman's Missionary So - 'The treasurer, Mrs. Gardiner, pre- sented a, most encouraging rePort, showing that $14,595.35 had been sent to headquarters detrieg the nine mon- ths, this being 97 /-3 per cent. of the allocation, ,e per cent. increase over last year, and an average of$6.17 per adult member. it was, urged that if each member realized and assumed b.er responsibility Huron Presbyterial would easily go over the top Mien- eially. It was noted that A.uburn Aux- iliary had the highestaVerage, tontri- bating $8„as per member, also that he givingslser member in Huron was ova', per eent. above the average over he London-Coeference braitele William Ernest Thompson Like a bolt from the blue the mes- senger of death came among us on April t8th, and the community was shocked to learn of the death of Mr. William Ernest Thompson, a young and highly respected resident of West Wawanosh. Mr. Thompson was in perfect health, deeth being caused by the accidental discharge of a Germ- an revolver, which he had brought home from France as a souvenir of Ilia great war.1 The late Mr. Thomp- son a Great War Veteran, having gone overseas with the /6xst and ser- ved in Fra.nce with the 58th, during - which time he was promoted to Lan- ce Corporal. He was discharged in tete, and from that time has been en- gaged in farming, He was a faithful membee of the Donnybrook United Church. His death is a distinct loss to his wide circle a friends. Surviving him are his wife, former- ly Pearl Walker of Wingham, one daughter, Louise, his mother, Mrs. Samuel Thompson, two sisters and four brothers, Mrs. Gordon Cane of Toronto, Mrs; Herson Irwin of East Wawanosh, Bert, Frank and Norm- an of East Wawanosh, and Joseph of Detroit, The futierat took place from his Tate residence on Friday, April zoth, inter - month' Wingham cemetery. The lar- ge number which gathered to pay their fival tribute not only shows the high esteem in 'which Mr. Thompsoft t was held but 743 also a token of sym. f vathy to the bereaved. 13 001•011,10. The Missionary Monthly- secretary Mrs, Fowler, had 1348 subscribers and stressed, the benefit of this pape being in every home. Mrs. johns told that 20 auxiliaries have an Associated Helper Depart- ment with ea& members contributing $x68, this department being for the benefit of the shut-ins and those un- able to attend the meetings. The supply work was presented by Mrs. Verner, who told that quilts and clothing to the value of $1325 had been received from the auxiliaries and sent on to Swan Lake Day School, Toronto Training Home, and to nee- dy settlers iti other fields, also $327 in cash had been received. This year the supply work is included in the allo- cation and the only articles required are qttilts and second-hand clothing. An inspiring report was read from Mrs. Archibald, secretary of Christ- ian Stewardship and Finance, show- ing most encouraging progress dur- ing the year; 32 auxiliaries have a Christian Stewardship secretary, have Ike work presented regularly and use the enve/ope system for ;weekly or monthly givings, This is an increase of seven over last year, The secre- tary urged that as the envelope sys- tem is recommended by the Confer- ence Branch and Dominion 'Boards, it should be adopted generally by the organizations; also, that as we ,believe in the power of prayer to uphold our missionaries, each auxiliary should a- dopt a special missionary in prayer, only 15 having done so the past year. The Strangers secretary, Mrs. Bre- inner, told of an encouraging year in her department, having 5s strangers' secretaries in the Presbytery, whose work it is to cail on newcomers, re- port removals, visit the hospitals, and generally oversee all strangers. Mrs, Orme, seeretary of the Liter- ature department, repotted that fast year showed matked increase in the nSe of books 'utd literature by the difforent - organi beitig sold When storing winter furs get a Dus- ten Garment Bag. Size 26 x 4 x 55 in- ches. Moth, Dust, Air and Dantp proof. Only 75c at McAvoy's Drug Store. Farm work is very much behind this year, comparatively few haying done any plowing.. Repeated rains have made, the ground too. Wet for work; and then Tuesday night just when mane- hoped to start in earnest next day, it two-inch fall of snow up- set all plans. Last year not a few had finished seeding by this, time. •, Mn and .Mrs. E. Williams of Han- over, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Sutton. Tr -C- 110 WINGHAM UNITED CHURCH Rev, Sidney Davison, Pastor Tet—Church ran, Parsonage t83 Sunday, April t9t1z, x928 50 a.m.—Prayer and Praise. Morning Servicet— 'The Rainbow about the Throne' Evening - "The leiver of God" WEEX-NIGHT SERV CES Mom, 8 P. S. Wed., 8 p.m.---Frayer Service, WELCOMi