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The Wingham Advance Times, 1929-04-11, Page 8• k. WINCiHAM ADVANCE-TIIVIE-S Thursday, April 11th, 1929 ONE OF THE HARDEST PROPOSITIONS IN THE SHOE BUSINESS Is TO anCIJIR A WORK BOOT TWT WILL KEEP SOFT • AND TURN MOISTURE. After some yeare of experimenting we are pleased to state that we have succeeded in,securing a boot that will "FILL. THE • BILL". Wb are riot now speaking of cheap boots, but of a line of footwear that will give the Utmost in service to the wearer who desires a real 'good boot, m fact a.s above stated A BOOT THAT WILL KEEP SOFT AND TURN THE MOISTURE • The eash diecount price is $4.63 per pair and while we have cheap boots as far as price is •eoncernett this 'Particular boot, is, we firmly 'believe, the cheapest in the leng run and by far the best buying, Willis Shoe Store rime ir 129 vvngnam ..- • .,-• • • , . NMI HIV lal narimintiiitinintimititimillitliglill111111111111iimittinititinammluitimitij la _ 1 WALL PAPERS ,, .... .. NI 1 . = We have the largest stock of 'Wall Papers ever U .T. t— ii, , fa- Shown in Wm,gham. i Priced 5c to $1.00 per roll IN New Designs. - .- Modern Colorings. i il- 1 The Wall Paper Shop .! Elmer Wilkinson - - Decorator. iii ... • . ii. Tmint imitinionamomnaniclimanlatuninansomusuantimmuswiliallISIII! LYCEUM THEATRE Friday and Saturday, April 12th and 13th TOM MIX — In — "Just Tony " Monday and Tuesday, April 15th and 16th MARY ASTOR — --- 66 Dry Martini " Wednesday and Thursday, April 17th and 18th George Lewis and Marion Nixon W — In — "The Fourflusher " sh Day ISE Now 4 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 • dope. ; • ss• Winghain Utilities Cornmistion Crawford Block. Phone 156. 1 BLUEVALE The musical and Literary Contest Td in the Foresters' Hall was very seen attended on Friday night consid- eriag the storm and the condition of the roads. The married people suc- eeeded in presetting the best pro - ram, is Uiattie 1?a.01 MIS Sunday visitor with her friend, Mrs. Robt Altehesort. Joint I, Greig of Toronto has re - tarried from Knox College, Toronto, and will havtt charge of Illuevale mid f Eadie's congregatiorts for the summer months until college reeopene in Oct- s ober. Lela •Leggett of Whitechurch visited 1 Iter coesia, Alba Mowbray, on &in - day. • WHITECHURCH • The Y. P, S. of the United Churelt are holding a sodial evening an Wed- nesday, April 10,• a ' Mr. Chas, Martin spent a few days last week in Sarnia. ' Mr. and Mrs. Dan 'McInnis moved last Wednesday to their home in Whitechurch. Mr. Geo, Falconer of Culross spent a few days last week' with his sons Bluevale, and spent the weelc-end with his brother, Mr. John Falconer. Born—On Wednesday, April 3rd, to Mr. and Mrs. John MCInnis of Lang - side, a son. Both mother and son have been very low but are improving now. • • Mr. Eddie Moore and Mr, Russel Gaunt are holding a dance in the In- stitute Hall on Friday, April 12. Married—On Saturday, April 6, at the United Church Parsonage, God - rich, Miss Matilda Sherwood, of Ashfield, to Mr, Andrew Gaunt of W. Wawanosh. • Misses Mary and Laura Martin spent a few of their holidays with their sister, Mrs. Robert Stewart, of Kinloss. Mrs. Eiwood Brbour and son, Don - old, spent last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herb. Pettapiece. Mr. Chas. Campbell of Marnoch, held a vary successful sale last Thurs- day. They are moving to their nem; home in Belgrave this week. Mr. • John Campbell of Aylmer spent a few days last week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Camp- bell. • The St. Augustine Women's Insti- tute met last week at the home af Mrs. Dave Chamney. Mrs, W. R. Farrier spent a few days last week with Mrs. Robert Stewart of Kinloss. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Thompson and family of Mitchell spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Bee- croft. Mrs. Andrew Fox has been on the sick list. • Miss Goyean and Mr. Alctin Purdoe of Leamingtoe spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Purdon and other re- latives here. • Miss Sarah Sharpe of Teeswater is visiting Miss Catharine Ross. Quite a number of,new school pup- ils started put on Monday for school. Mrs. MacGregor is visiting her daughter, Mrs. jack Henderson, of Paramount. Mr, and Mrs. Thos. Gaunt and Mer- le motored one day last week to Han- over; Miss 'Merle went on to Wiag- ton to visit her sister, Mrs. Norman Wilkinson. •' • The ,sympathy of this community is extended to Mr. and Mrs, Burg - man, of Winghant, in their sad be- reavement. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Steele, of Ko- molea, have spent the past two weeks with his sister, Mrs. Jas. Cornelius. • Mr arid Mrs. Daniel Steele, and Mr. and Mrs. Amos Cornelius spent Sunday with Mrs. ?jack McKnight/ of Auburn. ' • The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Institute will be held on Friday, April 12, in the Institute Hall. This will be the annual election of of- ficers and. a goodly attendance is ex- pected. • Mr. Victor Casemore and friend, of Leamington spent the week -end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Case - more. cial meetings of the W. M. S. of the United Church were held on Wednesday- last at,the home of Mrs. Mac, Ross, Mrs. McBrien and Mrs. Raba Purdon. " • Mr. Melville Beecroft, of London University, spent the holiday at his home in E. aVawanosli, Miss Lula Chatnney • of Toronto spent the holiday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Charnncy, • Mr. R. S. Wilson, who has been attempt: ,of the Lucknow Bank of Commerce will be leaving for Hamil- ton about the middle of April. Itt Hamilton he will have charge of the Ottawa and Campbell branch of the bank. His successor itt Lucknow will be Mr. L. A. Finneywho has been itt charge at New Hamburg. The Rev. J. A. Walker, pastor, of the Dungannon and Crewe United Churches has tendered his resigna- tion of the charge, to take effect at the end of June. Mr, Waker was a missionary in China before touting, to Dungannon Paid he has decided to return to that breech of the church. work, , He expects to sail for the East about the first of October. The trustees of Wesley -Willis eintech, Clinton, have purchased from Mrs, Tunney, the property between Elliotta,s garage and the church. The house will be removed from the lot and the extra space will give a better ronta.ge to the thurch property.'The extra height of the rebuilt &arch' ecteed to overshadow its ground and the addition of this lot "will add greats y to' the appearance of the property. It is expected the church will be op - (lied in May,''`. WRONETER Smith and Harold Tipp are spending' a few days with' Brantford friends. •= ' • Misses M. gennett and Leura Wright were • Listowel visitors last • wekSecl'ionl reopened Monday moraine' with all theteachers on duty exeePt Miss. Raymer, who was unable to make conneetions from Stouffyille. County Engineer Patterson from Goderich was in town on Saturday. During the terrific storms Friday night and Saturday morning immense damage was done here. The heavy rains caused the water in the Mait- land river to rise to such an extent that it washed out the mill dam early Saturday morning and before noon the water had undermined the abut- ment of the iron bridge letting it down into the swirliitg. waters along witli•a motor car driven by Clarence White who lied a narrow escape from drowning. He managed to clear him- self from the wreckage and ,after be- ing carried down stream some dis- tance, being, a good swimmer, he boldly struck out for some willow bushes but the current carried him past, but later he managed to get to a large stump where he was maroon- ed for some time when Geo. Gibson and Jack Town managed to bring him ashore with a raft. These young men deserve tentah credit for their heroic efforts. With some bruises to his head and shoulders, Clarence. is not much the worse for his exper- ience,: The dam going out is a heavy loss to the mill owners and unfortun- ate, especially for Mr. H. F. Smith who only recently purchased the flour mill and water power. .A bolt of lightning struck the smoke,flume on T. G. Hemphill's Pea mill tearing out part of the side but fortunately no other damage to the mill, but it gave the workmen in the mill -quite a scare. The bridge going down has eat off transportation from one side to the other and is • inconvenient to those corning in from the North, but it is expected a temparary bridge or road way will be built as soon as,the wa- ter is low enough. BLYTH .Mr. • Otterman of Milverton has been -engaged as leader of the Blyth Band. • The'Horticultural Society are hold- ing a concert 'on Friday itt Memorial Hall. • At the Official Board Meeting of Queen St. United Church, a call was extended to Rev. Eric Anderson, of Monkton, to become Pastor of this Church in the near future. A 3-turnbor of our Citizens attended the Spring \Fair at Clinton an Wed- nesday. Miss Vivian McElroy returned te Normal School at London on Mon- day. Mr. John -Mills is visiting friends in Detroit. The marriage of vEiss -Elva Rich- mond and Mr, Harry Bulger took place at Queen St. Paraanage on, Sat- urday. Dr. Barnaby officiated. They will reside on the groom's farm at Walton. • Mrs. Stokes and daughter, Mrs. McNeill, of Sarnia, visited friends at Hensall during the week, Mr. Thorrias Taylor has moved his fatnily to the hoine he recently pur- chased from Mrs. Lear, Mr, Johnston Madole of Stratford visited friends in town over the week- end. -Ma and Mrs. Bainton were in Lon- don on business Saturday, NOT JUST KIDS • But grown-ups too. Mrs, • Sybilla Spahr's 'l'onsilitis treats every form of Cough, Bronchitis, Sore Throats and Tonsil Troubles quickly. Good results or money back. Wiegliam Druggists; 3. R. Allen, Wroxeter. TOWNSHIP ,OF TURNBERRY Court of Revision A Court of Revision will be held itt Bluevale on Monday, April 15th 1929, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, ott jerinyti Drain. Dated April 4th, 1929, W. R. Crttikshank, Clerk. • Auto Livery and • Truck Service, New Cars. Geo. T. RObertpn, Mrs, Dorothy Douglas died in Lucknow on March g9th, in her 80th year. For °vet 60 years she lived in that town, and was intimately assoc- iated with its early days and develop- ment, -Mr, Bert Taylor of Wiage hair attended the funeral on Monday of last week, Mr and Mrs. Dr, R. W. Hoffman and family have returned to Totonto after spending; the holidays with Mrs. Roffreata's parents, Mr, and Mrs, j. Kerr, and also with her sister, Mrs. tensors Cttlikshank. EAST WAWANOSH Mr, Harold Currie= spent the week- end with his sister, Mr, Hilton sOg- den, tf London. Mt. and Mrs, Stanley Elliott have returned to St. Catharines aftet spending the' Easter holidays with Mrs, John4Elliott, Miss Florence Deacon, of Toron- to, is spending her holidays with her sister, Mrs, Allen Pattison. Mrs. Merton Galbraith and her bro- ther, Jim Currie, motored tip from Detroit and. spent the week -end here. Miss Mina Currie, of LeamingiOn, is visiting at the home of her par- ents, Mr, and Mrs. John T. Currie.• ' Messes. Ferric Henderson of Wing - ham and Edward •Day, of Bluevale, visited for a day at Harold Currie's. Miss Whittaker, of Flesherton, has• returned to her school here. Miss 'Willa Reid spent her Easter vacation in St. Marys. Born—In Hamilton, on Wednesday, March 20th, to Mr, and Mrs, W. Tay- lor, a daughter. Mr. Thos Taylor has purchased a new Fordson Tractor and plow and bas hired Harry Deacon to operate it, Mt and Mrs, Herbert Shiells, of Turnberey, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. Wm. Anderson, Mr.' Harold Walker is visiting in Toronto.. • Mrs, Geo. Kerr had a very success- ful quilting bee one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery and Mr. and Mrs. John Elliott spent Suntaay, with Mrs. Earl Elliott, of Wroxeter. Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Currie and fam- ily spent Sunday at Mr. Geo. Ta'yler's. • Mrs. David 'Currie and daughter, Ethel, spent a day last week at Mrs. John T. Currie's. Mr. Ed, Marsh visited friends in Sarnia over the week -end: Mr. J. Kerr is sporting a new Es- sex Coach, Mr. and Mrs. King, Bluevale, spent the week -end with their • daughter, Mrs. Alex. Leaver. The friend e of Mrs. Kerr will be pleased to learn that she is improv- ing after her recent illness. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Irwin, of Goder- lAicilMia'werellicsesr'ESundayvisitors:lsieStewartofat Elijah Oshawa, is spending her holidays with Mrs, E. Walker. Miss F. Deacon has returned to Toronto after spending the holiday with Mr. and Mrs. Allan Pattison and relatives. Miss Ettphernia Deacon is visiting at her horn e after spending five mon- ths at Biloxi, on the Gulf of Mexico. Mr. and Mrs. W111., King spent a few daysvith her daughter, Mrs. A. Leaver. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Rigid visited in St. Marys last week. UNITED CHURCH W. M. SOCIETY The • Easter Thank -Offering meet- ing of the W. M. S. was held in the Sunday School Room on Tuesday af- ternoon, April 3, and was very well attcnded. After singing the opening hymn, Mrs. Willis, the President, led itt the reading of a special responsive leaf- let with appropriate Easter byams. Mts. C. Adams then gave a talk ott "The Novelty of the Empty Tomb" in which we found much food for ear- nest thought. Mrs, 3. H. Mitchell read tr review of Chapter 6 in the Study Book and Rev. S. and Mrs. Davison sang a very beautiful Easter duet, which was very much apprec- iated. Then our guest • speaker, Mr. (Rev.) Craw, laid:now, gave etti elo- quent and inspiring address stressing the need of workers in , the Mission Fields at home attd abroad and show- itig• plainly that though God's work will prosper in spite of all opposition and without any assistance from us, it is His plan that we aid Him with our time and money. If we cannot go ourselves remember the sacrifine of those who do go and tielp them by every means within our power. After a short huSiness session the meeting closed with .prayer by Mrs, Willis. DONNYBROOK Our teachers and students have re- turned to their • respective schools, Miss Dorothy „Craig, of Auburn, spent a few days last week with her cousin, Miss Verna Chan -Indy. Mr. and Mrs, John Mille visited on Sunday with their daughter, Mrs. Norman Thompson. Mr, Eara Schultz has gone to Whitechurch to work for Mai Gibson Gillespie, Herman Chainney of Goderich, par- ents, Sunday at the home of his par- • Mr, and Mrs. Earnest Craig and daughter, Jean, visited friends in Dottnybrook last Sueday. Miss Edna Gannett has returned to Toronto after spending a Month with friends his town, aet,-""„ anamesamatiosimumisminesmigninsimummoil • April Sale of I • ea • Spring Coats : . . .• • . . . $16.75 .. .. . . . . . ,. • .. \ , . . . . . • , . . .. •Il 'Principally samples and Model styles,Beau- 11111 , I tiful Twill Cords and Tweeds, lined throughout III Nu with' damask Art Silk linings. Some have collars ill"." ii a and; cuffs of Summer Furs. Blues, Tans, Grey and • 1 Navy.in misses sizes 14 to ,0 years. • • •• . •N IN aNO TWO ALIKE • • • • • • a . Here is a rare chance to save on a new Spring , • a • Coat righ1t at the start of the season. • • • • . • • .• Regtilar values ip the group to $30.09. • .. • • • Your choice each $16.75. • • • • • . • • • is ._ m 1 King Bros., -Wingham i • -0 a al iniseasioniminslinenesiminsimmansimminsaii Plenty of Water on the Farm Is an absolute necessity, and just as • important is a proper pin -lip to deliver it with ease. A Beatty Bros. pump— one to suit every style of well—will give proper service, and when we in- •- stall it you are assured of thorough workmanship. PEDLAR'S CORRIGATED STEEL ROOFING PERFECTION COAL OIL STOVES We repair -Windmills and all kinds of Pumps. Machan Bros. ameessmasamaseassaltiainiusimmemallaellIaliaManaa, 1 1 :,04=10.1100.0001.0011111111.1111,414111111.01000••••41.322.0•1.0,0111•0101100•MINIq.1•1•114011•041.104111111.0.111110.(1.1111.041111M.11•1100.111.011•1 'AlgENIMMiagant Permanent Waving • Mr. and Mrs. Galbraith will be at Brunswick Hotel, on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, • April 15th, I.6th, 170 For Permanent Waving. • For appointment telephone 148. I106111.001•11.111111.41•11•0410•:01111.10.1111104.0kappole..00.1111.001100,MIK.10111,0.1111.1.00101.141.1,11...1111•611111100,000.11111141411.0.04(atimm. , , Mr. Frank Moore, of Hamilton, visited at his home here, on Sunday. Dr. M. G. Graham, of 'Exeter,, is letlyieg shortly to'take a position ...if Superintendent of the Presbyterian Church Hospital in Formosa. Goderich Hydro Electric Commis- sion shows a net profit for 1928 of $8,095.90, besides setting aPart $1445 for plant depreciation, Miss Dorothy Dickey returned to Toronto after spendieg her taster holidays with 'her cousins, Mr. and Mrs. William Finley. Zarbrigg's bake shop at Listowel had a narrow escape last week when some wood put in the oven to dry was takea eat and placed on the floor. A stnoldering spark turned to a blaze and burned a'hole in the floor. Tvto fire extinguishers put out the blaze, Miss Wilma Johnston has returned to Stratford after spending the holi- days at her home here. • Miss Vera Casernore is spending this week with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Pearl Casemore, of Chatham. • Mr. Victor Casemore motored from Windsor And spent Sunday •with his pareitta, A,fr, and Mrs, Jerry Case- mo're, B. line. Mrs, A. j, Ross was called to Ham- ilton by the sudderi death of her brothetain-law, James Burge. He had stover been sick, had not complaifted of feeling poorly, and without wartt- ieg of any kiad, expired, Misses Annie and Janisa Homuth of the Sandwich teaching staff, have returned to theit duties after spend-, ing the holielay with frienda in and arotrnd Wingham.