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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1929-09-12, Page 1With Which is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vitlette, and Wroxeter News. Single Copies, Five Cents, WINGHAM; ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th, 1929 Subscriptions $zoo per 'ye OBITUARY Francis Anne Edwards. The funeral of Francis Anne Ed "'wards, widow of the late J. Enoch 'Bower, who passed away at her home in Ashfield some three miles south of Lucknow, was held from, her late res- idence on Tuesday afternoon, Sept, 3, interment being made in Greenhill cemetery, Lucknow. In the absence of the pastor who is spending his holidays in Toronto, Rev. C. C. Laine of Dungannon United Church conduc- teethe funeral service. The late Mrs. Bower, who was seventy-seven years of age was twice .married, first, about fifty' years ago to 'Thomas Thomp- son, and later to Enoch Bower, both of whom predeceased her. By the first marriage there were three child - wen, Samuel Thompson, who grew to nean'hood before his decease, and two daughters, both of whom' passed away in early childhood, One brother, Jas. Edwards, . of Dungannon • survives: 'Two other brothers, William, of En- gendine, and Samuel, of Windsor, pre= ,deceased her: ' The deceased woman had been in failing health for upwards ,of a year, during the greater part of. which time she was confined to bed. 1The pall -bearers were George Irwin, .Charles Durnin, Albert Alton, Gilbert Vint, William Twanuley • and Isaac Cranston, _seersnen; _, -- . :lairs,' Cecil Wheeler ,The Lorfl tin 1ty wee ,sorrow strick- en to -Intel of the death of :Mae May Scandrett, beloved wife of Cecil W, Wheeler, who passed peacefully away last Tuesday night at 12 o'clock. Mrs. Wheeler had been in failing health for several months, yet never ' :gave tip hope, death cameas a great- right, Sheofag :shock. S e was, cheerful disposition and was dearly beloved by all who knew her.' She was a mem- bet of Knox United. Church, Belgrave .and tools a deep interest in all church week, seeking things for good, She 'was born at Belgrave, June 23rd, 18- 94, and had lived 'in and around Bel - grave all . her life. In June 1918 she was united in marriage to her now- bereft owbereft husband Cecil Wheeler, who with three children are left to mourn the loss .of. a true wife, 'a kind and loving mother: Tlie funeral, which. was very largely atten[led was held last Friday afternoon to Brandon :cemetery. Rev. Mr. Scobie conduct- •ed the service, which was very ini- pressive. Miss Mary Wightman and. Miss Cela Coultes sang a duct "In the Garden.' The flowers were num- erous and beautiful showing the es- teem in which Mrs. Wheeler was held: 'The flowers consisted of: wreath, A. and Mrs, Taylor; spray, Loveless: Cousins; spray, Mr. M. A. Wheeler, Jesse and Mrs• Wheeler; spray, Nels. and Mrs, Higgins, J. G. and Mrs. Anderson; wreath, Ern and Mrs. Wheeler, Lennie and Mrs. Wheeler; :spray, Fred and Mrs. Scandrett; spray Robt. and Mrs. Nicholson; spray, Mil- ler and Mrs. Procter; spray; Stuart and Mrs..Proctor, spray, Knox United ,church, spray, W. at d Mrs. Dunbar; • Jno, and Mrs. McGill; spray, Jas. and Mrs.'. Bryans; spray; H, and Mrs, • Grasby; basket, the family. The pall- ' bearers all'bearers were: Jesse Wheeler,' J. G. Anderson, Stuart Procter, Carl' Proc- ter, Wm. Dunbar, Jas. Bryans. The 'late Mrs. Wheeler is „survived by her father,husband and three children, Nora, Ruth and Mary. WITH THE BOWLERS On Thursday a mixed rink from town attended' the Lucknow tourna- ment and carried off first prize,' They were, Mrs. O. Thompson, Mrs. E. Harrison; Mr. E. Harrison and Mrs. O. Thompson, and got electric floor lamps and ferneries, • Roy Sparling's rink from Durham tonic second prize, Hay's rink from Seaforth 3rd prize, and Turner, of Lucknow kept. the 4th prize at home. At the Globe Doubles in Toronto last, week, A. M. Crawford and W. A. Miller, won . three games handily, and in the fourth round went down to the father and son rink, R Haskett and Charles Haskett, London Elmwoods, the ultimate winners of the trophy, by 15-11, , SUCCESSFUL AT C. N. E. girls and boys from the Young g Y fauns of Ontario were guests of the C. N. E. on Thursday, and after the judging competitions enjoyed 'a din- ner at Mumby's, and the afternoon •.grand stand performance. Miss Ada Proctor, of Wingham' was highest girl in nutrition, with 190 points. In :House Furnishings, Miss Bertha' Ho= gart, of R, R. No. 1, Blyth, carried off the prize witli 175 points,' HON. G. S. IEN1tY ini ter' of Highways,Who M s Opens Wingham Fall Fair Thursday October :10th. In addition. tol the regular prizes offered at Wingham Fall Fair in the prize list, friends and interested peo- ple have contributed suitable prizes for some 50 special events. Among these are four silver cups, a silver tea service, and two gold medals. Robert Simpson Company offers a Silver Cup for best herd of a male and. three females in registered Shorthorn. cattle. Dominion Bank, Wingham, offers a silver cup for herd of a male and three females in registered', Hereford cattle, Canadian Bank of Comrtierce, of Wingham, offers a silver cup for herd of a male and three females in regis- tered Polled -Angus cattle. T. Eaton Company offers a 26 -piece cabinet of Haddon silverware for best ewe lamb, owned and bred by exhib- itor, who must have at least four en- tries in sheep class. Walker Stores, Limited, Wingham, offers a silver cup for best appearing school in school children's parade. Cup to become property of -school winning it three times. A/'. L Craigrpffers two gold medals for oratory contest, open to pupils of public or rural schools. Subject: "Canada, A Land of Opportunity." $50,0.00 BLAZE AT LISTOWEL While fire was sweeping Listowets business section Sunday afternoon, a second outbreak occurred in a private residence across town, and to cap the consternation the town water main burst. Six business places were tot- ally or partially destroyed in the lar- ger blaze, with 'loss of over $50,000, while at the residence of Mr. Cart- lTdge, near the Canadian National Railways station, the roof was burn- ed off. Besides Listowel's fire-fighters, those from Stratford, Mitchell' and Palmerston responded to the town's telephoned appeal for assistance. Al- though there was danger of gasoline tank explosions from the garage in- volved, the firemen fought courage- ously. Crowds were kept well back of the fire scene for fear of explosion: The larger blaze started in, a barn at the rear of Smith's butcher shop and so'bn spread to the " adjoining buildings' at the rear of the stores, and from these to the stores and the dwellings above' them, The properties damaged were: C. Lee's laundry, and Mrs. Spence's res- idence, W. J. Karge's' shoe repair shop and residence of Mrs. H. 'Mal- oney above, M. J. Brown's garage,' T. M. Smith's grocery, Caruso's fruit store, Diana Sweets, Selrite's store. The Andrew Malcolm Furniture Co, property wits endangered, and water was played for hours upon the roof and the lumber piles in the yard. The damage will he over $50,000. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Miss Annie Irwin is spcndinga' g fortnight in Peterboro. CHANGES MUST COME + CanadianNational Railway employ- , ees mploy-<ees have ,.dismantled the : old, wooden watertank that stood across the track from the U. F. • O. plant, and erected. a modern stand -pipe just a little east of the station "platform, The new location is .moreconvenient for the train crews, doing away with unnec- essary shuttling, and the change is also a measure of safety -first, The , old tank has been in use a long time, andwooden structures are certain to decay, with possibilities of damage, The new staiidepipe is 'conitected dir .est with the water main, and is op- erated with l valve. All Radio Preacher to Visit Gorrie Rev. II, Savage, D, D:, of Pontiac, Mich., the prominent .radio preacher, will address a public meeting in Gor- rie Uttited Church on Monday, Sep- tember 23rd, at 7.45 p.m. Come early to sing the old hymns, Offering fol Dr. Savage's broad- casting• services, at Pontiac, 'POPULAR PRESENTATIONS Miss Grace Mitchell and 'Miss Eva Riiitoul of town, left on 1 hui'rsday last to enter training school for nurses in Western Hospital, and Grace Hospi- tal, Toronto, respectively. One ev- ening previous, they were entertained in the school room of St. Andrew's church and given club bags from the Choir, Young People's Society, and Sabbath, School, in which they had taken a deep practical interest;.X Mr. F. J. Hill made the presentation itt appropriate words, and afterwords Mr. Hammond, Mr, Willis, Mr. Gur- ney and Dr, Petrie added their words of ;appreciation for the loyalty and cheerful services rendered, On the sane evening the Choir made a suit- able presentation to Mr, Hughes; who for some time has been a valued mem- ber of the choir. Followingthis a social hoar passed When tefreshinents were served. • Big Bargains in Shoes at Greer's Clean -up -Sale of Sunnier Footwear./ Mr. Frame McCrae of Toronto, vis- ited with Mrs. Wm. Hopper over the week -end. Mr. Paul Willie, sr,, of, Delmore, spent a few days with Mr. and 'Mrs. T. J. Baker•, Mrs. P. Tansley of Hamilton, is vis- iting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John•McCooi and other friends. Rev. Sidney Davison delivered the address at Clinton Orange Decora- tion Service on Sunday afternoon. See "Abie's Irish Rose"• at the Ly- ceum Theatre on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights -2 showsneath night. Mrs. Stanley Hare, and children, of Parkhill, have returned Monte, after visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Raley. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. McGill and Norman, Mrs. R. Appleby and Mrs. Bert Thompson spent the week -end at Hamilton, St. Catharines and Ni- agara Falls. Mr. and .Mrs. John Graviston and family, who have been visiting with. his sister, Mrs. Thomas J. Baker, left last Friday, motoring back to their home in Alliance, Alta. s r nc announces Mrs. Joseph Chan y the engagement of her daughter, Lulu Jane to 'Mr, George Albert McLau- ghlin, son of the late Mr, and Mrs, J. J. McLaughlin; of Clinton, the mar- riage to take place September 14th. Owing to a misunderstanding at the Educational Department, Marie Mines was only given credit for one subject instead of four,— Latin A'u- thors, Geometry, Literature and Com-. position, in Middle School Examina- tion results, Rev. D, Petrie, D.D., is in Toronto this week making final arrangements for his trip to Scotland. Next Sun- day he takes anniversary services at Clinton, and then leaves for the old land, and will not return until early in November, •Mr, John Joynt, Ex-M.L,A., of Lucknow, is in St, Joseph's Hospital, London, for ,treatment of his eye; which was injured a short time ago. It is stated the doctors had to re- move the injured optic, which had become blind, in order to save the. other eye; and that Mr. Joynt while suFfering considerable pain, is pro- grossing very favorably. The weatherman has given a de- cided variety of his wares the last week or so, Following a prolonged drotith and exceptionally .war•ni wea- ther, a heavy rain fell Thursday night last that penetrated 'about l.j; inches, and will do considerab'le good .to, root crops and fruit, Since then it has. been fairly warm until Tuesday when the tlicrinonteter took 'a sudden drop. This district could nicely stand a soaking rain for about a day. AFTER MANY YEARS Albert J. Sit:ell and John Mulholland of Toledo, Visit Scenes of Boyhood Two old Wingham boys, Albert J. Snell, and Senator John Mulholland, of Toledo, Ohio, spent a happy few days in town last ,week. While. Mr. Snell has been an almost annual vis- itor to the old town, and is a sub- scriber to the Advance -Times of 51 years standing, his companion on this trip, Senator John Mulholland; has not been back to Wingham since he left some 39 years ago. Many were the changes noticed with the passing years new streets, new houses, newpeople, and a most complete reversal of business activities. Yet there remained a few of the old as- sociates of the pair and these made pleasant, their stay in numerous re- miniscences and pleasant recollections of youthful days. Mr. Snell is really the originator.: of the lamented Old Boys' Reunion which did not mater- ialize, and is still keen on a gathering of the clans on a future date. To say., he was disappointed at the lack of co-operation just about puts it mild- ly. He is a busy roan, interested in. a large glove manufacturing business, and has apparently made good. Sen- ator John Mulholland left here 'a young man 39 years ago, and has had a varied` cai;eer. IIe has seen the larger part of this continent as news boy, traveller, business -man and pol- itician, and no doubt his present pos- ition results in no small way from school yard and youthful association; down. in Lower town, Seine years ago he entered politica, became : a IeILCtei• and forceful figure • in his city, and now ocoupies a seat in. the 59u- . lel he i s he ate.^1 i.it as Astute Su it t n I passed no remarks about { "I1 e pending tariff changes in the U. S. A., as it affects Canada. Senator Mulholland is particularly interested in "The Pro- perty Owners, Tenants and Rate- payers International Federation," which has for its object the abolish- ment of war, a lowering of taxes, and a more equitable system of taxation,; Dividend • paying 'property should be taxed, but non-productive -property should be free. FRY & BLACKHALL EXHIBIT AT THE EX. ' Wingha n t 's junior manufacturing concern* in point of years, ` scored a big success at the C. N. E, just closed, with Fry & Blackball's exhibit of Chesterfield suites, Chester beds and occasional chairs. X Located in the Coliseum, this display caught the eye of the visitor immediately en, enter- ing the furniture : department, and by one important factor, 'held a contin- uous crowd of interested spectators. There were a dozen Chesterfield Suites in different designs ,and up- holstered in various materials and col- ors, with an equally imposing display of occasional chairs. The -chaste de- signs of these suites, the coloring and delicacy of the covering, and excell- ence of workmanship at once drew attention. But it remained for the practicability and usefulness ' of the Chester -bed to really bring delightful expressions from the public. 'They were delighted with this new creation—the product of local ingen- uity and perseverance. We expected to have a detailed description of the various designs in this exhibit but something went amiss with previous arrangements so this will come later. Fry ye'Blackhall feel a itply repaid, for the trouble of this display. Not only did it maintain a steady interest with the visitors, but dealers from Vancouver ` to Newfoundland showed their practical belief in its excellence, with satisfactory orders: Then the publicity gained from a close inspec- tion by the crowds,and the favorable expressions on all sidesthe firm be] Heves will result in a still larger in- crease of business; Mr, Cppeland, 'i:hi..; vas in cheer of the Mbit ,barb N S as mann: as eight assistants some dayss explaining the advantage o? X-I.rayed furniture, and to his initiative much of the credit of this venture is due. , P North .Huron U. 'F... O. Nomination Convention • Friday; September 20th The United Farmers of North He- ron will hold it Nomination conven- tion in the Town IIall, Wingham, on Friday :afternoon, September 20th, at 1.30 p.m., to decide on placing a can dilate in the field for Provincial and Federal purposes. A large attendance front allparts of the riding is request- ed. Prominent speakers are expect- ed to address the convention. '.Thos. Wilson, President.; R. J. Currie, Sec'y. Hardball. Team Wanted r" "- HELP.4 �.a 4 jsr�ii \' ettenee, none i:. Ir That is just what is wanted by a few hardball enthusiasts, who want a hada team for Wingham next year. A few years ago Wingham had a team that could hold he own with the best of thein, but it dissolved and that is ancient history Just now about half. a team has been assisting a neigh- boring town to bring honor and fame and they have a local loyalty that will not down and urges them to play at home. These and other ' promising players employed in different factor- ies have put a new face on theplay- ing situation in Wingham, which is just tiow quite rosy. There are a lot Of people who prefer the hardball game to any other sport, and • have made their preference known in an emphatic inanttet It looks as if an opportunity to make good will be of- fcrred very soon, for a' meeting' is, to be called some evening next week to take preliminary steps for a team for 1930. Just watch the Advance -Times for further announcement. WEDDINGS McBurney -Young A very pretty wedding was solem- nized at the home of Mr., and Mrs. Jas. Young, Belgrave, on Monday, September 2nd, at high noon, when their elder daughter, Mary Robena, was united in the holy bonds of mat- rimony to Mr. John Clarence Mc- Burney, son of Mr. Joe McBurney; of East Wawanosh.7t Rev. Jas. Scobie officiated. After the ceremony which took place before the immediate re- latives, a dainty dejeuner was served after which the happy couple left on a motor trip to Toronto and other Eastern points. On returning the happy couple will make their home. on the groom's farm at Marnoch. The many friends of both bride and groom wish them a happy and pros- perous wedded life. LIFT YOUR CORNER? The regular meeting of the United Church W.M.S. was held on Tuesday September 3rd, Mrs. Willis presiding in her usual efficient manner, Short reports were given •by Mrs. Denni- son, "Herald for China' and Mrs. Joynt the "Temperance Work Her- ald." The lesson, Mark 2:1-13, was read by Mrs. W. Field and a splen- did talk was given by Mrs. Davison based on the Scripture Lesson read, entitled' "Lifting Corners." She told tis to lift our own corner, whatever it may happen to be, cheerfully, stead- ily, bravely and prayerfully as did those four friends of the palsied man, It is too bad there were not more out to hear Mrs. Davison's talk as her remarks could have been profit- ably taken to heart by all of us. Next meeting Tuesday, October 1, at 3 o'clock. LADIES' AID NO FLOWER SHOW Owing to the most unfavorable con- ditions the last two months, absence of rain and prolonged heat, Wingham Horticulturel Society has withdrawn its annual Flower 'Show. Scarcely :a garden in town can supply blooms worthy of such a competition because of these reasons; and rather than have a partial failure and spoil the envi able record of the Society;' the offic- ers arrived at this decision. '•Chis, however must not be construed that the activities of the Horticultural So- ciety are lessening, for it is just as ambitious as ever to create more in- terest in horticulture make the town more attractive, and increase . "the beauty of home gardens. Ni Miss Jean St~abie — >, ... Wjpghana.3d',11„1t,.xS.ghool sseeneee.tudent, who with one year in the LPPer f School, obtained nine fr s ticlass h on' ours and two secnd . She was suc- cessful in winning the Prince of. Wal- es Scholarship in Physics and Chem- istry offered by Queen's University to Upper School student froiri any Collegiate or High School in the. Pro- vince of Ontario, who obtains the highest standing in these two sub- jects. Jean entegs.Queen's University this September 5tvith the best wishes of her classmates and many friends. 'The regular meeting of the United Church Ladies' Aid will be held Tues- day afternoon, September 17th, in the School Room, A full attendance is urged to plan the work for the fall and winter months, GOLF IS THE GAME W.J. Flettderson has listened to the words of wisdom from some golf enthusiasts, and : laid out a .9 -hole course on the propctty lying between the homestead and the Blackhall place, under the direction of Rev, Mr. Ritchie, of Point Edward, Prelim- inary work will be done this fall, the preparing and seeding clown the put- ting greens for next season's play.,r BRIDE-TO-BE SHOWERED 1Vluss C. Robertson was the guest of honor, when Miss Margaret Cope - lend and Miss Margaret Garniss en - t -rained about forty of their friends at the home of the latter in P,luevale on Wednesday evening when they presented the bride -elect with a mis- cellaneous shower. /The decorations were carried out in white, orchid and rose, Miss Robertson replied very suitably thanking her friends for the many lovely gifts. The lawn was beautifully lighted with Chinese lan- terns, a number of the guests engag- ed in playing agmes, after which the hostess served a delightful lunch. A MUSICAL CLASH LOCAL AND PERSONAL Farna. Shoes—The kind that wear and fit, at Greer's. Mr. DeWitt and Miss Verna Miller spent the holiday with friends in Lon- don, Mr, and Mrs. Ted Elliott, of Dc trout; are visiting the latter's mothers Mrs. Carson, Miss 'Dorothy Stephenson left ort Sunday to enter training school for nurses in Cleveland hospital: "Abie's Irish Rose" at the Lyceuax' Theatre, Thursday; Friday and Sat- urday, with two shows each night. Mr. and Mrs. T. Rowe and son, Frank, and Miss Jean Lawrence, of New Lovell, spent the week -end with Mr, and Mrs. John Raby. Mr. Tessier spent the last week irti Montreal, and is expected back to- day, accompanied by Mrs. Tessier, who has been east for a month or more. IVliss Bessie Graham, of San Fran- cisco, Cal:, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Samuel Tyndall. This is her first vis- it home in 25 years since going to• California.. ` Misses Ruth Scandrett Cole, of Bet- grave, and: Alba Lillian Hopper, of Wingham entered training school for nurses in Victoria Hospital, London, on Monday. y . Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Edgar and children, of Wroxeter, and Mr, and Mrs. Jas. Edgar.and Frances, of Vic- toria street, spent the week-entl with Mr. Edgar's sister, at Ayr. Mr, and ,Mrs, R,, J. Tyndall, Mr. Alea Mellartiese and his grandmother, Mrs, Wi11iaiui 5ghnston, motored to Stratford one day last v eel -F On their return bottle-Paasiiig titruiigii the swamp near Brussels, they saw two deer running through the bush. Two membersof the Eckhardt Musical Family conduct different or- ganizations of a similar nature, and by some strange combination both were booked for Wingham on Mon- day night. Gordon Eckhardt's group, with which is associated Carman Gay and her Gypsy Band put on an at- tractive, though brief programme in the Arena, afterwards playing a dance programme. The other group pre- sented a vaudeville programme in the Town Hall, With such a clash, act great financial fortune come to either of the organizations. DEP'U'TATION MEETS HON. G. S. HENRY Asking that 85 miles of county roads in northwestern Ontario lee in- cluded in the provincial highway sys- tem, 43 representatives from muni- cipalities along the Brantford -Galt highway inet Hon, George S. Henry, minister of highways, at Toronto, on Tuesday of last week. The roads from Galt to Brantford, from Water- loo to Elmira, from. Elmira to the Owen Sound road and from Elmira through Listowel and connecting with the Blue Water highway at Kincar- dine should be taken over by the pro- vince, they thought. Messrs. A. Rin- g•ler, 5; W Sangster, Hugh 1 -Tamil - ton, L. J. Burrows, S. Corry and D. G. Campbell comprised the deputa- tion from Listowel Mad they received a very encouraging reception from the minister of highways. ---Listowel Standard. Fall 5hues—The best and newest styles at Greer's, When the Jew celebrates Christ- mos and the Irish Catholic confides to the Protestant in "Abie's Irish Rose" possibly the most laughable and mirth -providing spectacle on the screen is... given. - See . it at Lyceum Theatre Thursday, Friday and Satur- day—two shows each night. Radio's greatest improvement since the electric set is screen -grid tubes and dynamic speakers. You get both these in the new Atwater Kent re- ceivers. Read the ad. .on another. page and find out the advantages of these tubes, then let us show you in your own home what we say is no mere sales talk. "The Radio Shop." The fact that Progressives of . Sas- katchewan hold little in common with policy of Conservatives did not pre- vent the combined strength giving a majority of 7 against the Gardner Lib- eral administration in a want -of -con- fidence motion last week. A drop to seven below zero to the administra- tion in power for 24 years is unu4ual but was not unexpected, Premier Gardner, while justly within conititu tional rights in courting this decision on the floor of the House, might well have taken plentyof advice offered after the election, when the result showed an adverse vote. The Con- servative 'Leader has been called to' form a government, • MASONIC DIVINE SERVICE Winghani Lodge A.F. & A.M, No. 286, will attend divine service itt St, Paul's Church, Wingham q at 7,00 p,m. on Sunday, .September 15th. Breth- ren will meet in the lodge rooin at • 6.15 sharp. UNITED CHURCH WINGHAM Rev. Sidriey Davison, Pastor Tete—Church 140, Parsonage 188 Morning ,Subject:- "An Answering Prayer". Evening Si bjecta— write Twelve".