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The Wingham Advance Times, 1926-09-23, Page 1With which is amalgamated The Gorrle Viclette wind The Wroxeter' News' p Parents .and Friends should not Forget the Wingham h�High School Fieldday, Friday Se tomber 24th. Single Copies, Five Cents. A WINGHAM; ONT., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ard. 1926 Subscriptions $2.orp per yegrc.: REMEMBERED BY SHOP -MATES I Marl Killed' Near Belgrave BEFORE LEAVING '}r M . A -pleasant evening was spent at jury. Attaches No Blame the home . of Mr .and Mrs, John E, Wright :Lower Windham, when the employees .of W. H .Gutney's Glove. Works, Miss Vera Friendt � orlcs, presented M s 'bride -to --be .with a beautiful uphols- tered chair.i Tlie following address was,, read. by, Miss Mary , Casernore, ;sand the',presentatio'n made by. Mr, Gurney. To Miss .Vera. Friendt, Wingham, Ont. Dear .Vera: --=•We your shopmates of days gone by, have met here on the neve of yourapproaching marriage. We feel we could not let you leave our midst, without expressing in some the way besides mere words, the re- gret we all feel in losing such a true -friend, but we still believe in the old saying that absence cannot hearts di- vide, and we feel •`your memory will often turn back to the many happy, -clays spent in Wingham, We ask,you to accept this chair, as a slight token of • the high esteem in which you are held, "We wish you, every happiness in your -new home, and when you are spend- ,ing your leisure hours; in this chair, enay your memory turn back to your 'Wingham friends of by -gone ;,,days, igned on:.behalf.of W. H Gurney and ..'Employees. Miss Friendt, "though taken by sur- prise, expressed her thanks very feel- ingly, The remainder of the even- ing was spent in various amusements,. after which a dainty lunch was served Everyone agreed that Mr: and Mrs, Wright made an excellent liost and hostess, and before depart- ing all joined hands and sang, "For -they are -jolly Good Fellows." Hurricane at Florida Over. 55o people were killed and a- bout 4,000 injured at Florida, on Sat- uday in a hurricane.- Damage to. ,property is estimated at fifty,' million. .ST. PAUL'S CHURCH , — Wingham HAVEST THANKSGIVING ...SERVICES Sunday, Sept. 26th, 1926. Ix a.m., and 7 p.m. Preacher REV. T. B. kOWARD, M. A. of Listowel BAPTIST CHURCH The investigation into the death of Thomas Johnston ,of Morris Town- ship, adjourned from last Thursday until to -day, was held before Coroner Dr. W. J Milne at Blyth' on Friday. Henry Johnston and Dr. Johnston;. brothers of the deceased; B. W, Lee, engineer; George Burch, fireman, C. A, . Russell, conductor, and Trainman D. E Rodgers. and H. Thompson gave evidence. The testimony showed the deceased, who was deaf and dumb, had arrived. at Belgrave on the noon C. N,R Train and was taking a 'short cut back on the tracks to where his brother lives on the 5th concession of Morris, when he was struck by a wayfreight. The post-mortem examination show- ed that several ribs had been broken and had penetrated the lungs. The jury which consisted of J. H ,R,Ell- 'iota foerman; P. Gardiner, , Iwyn Mun ro, Adam Dodds, H. Bruntdn, Frank Bainton and H; Robinson, brought in a verdict which, attached noeblame to any a. I one, Alfred Edge, division for the C. N. R. ,looked terests of the railway. claims agent after the in - Women's Insttute The regular monthly`' meeting of the Women's Institute will be held in the council chamber on September 3o, Struck in the Eye,• A sad accident occurred at the Am- eat Factory, Brussels; ' on Saturday, just before noon when a piece of wood The'directors in charge will be Mrs. from a jointer hit Mark Buchanan,in Geo. Day and Mrs Dawson Died in Calgary, ' Word was received in Wingham on Monday, Sept. 2oth, of the death of Mr. William Robertson, which took place at his home in Calgary an Fri- day morning in his 75th year. Mr. Robertson was for years a respected citizen of Wingham, he having been tax collector for sone time. He for- merly resided on Francis St, oppcs- ite Mr Satn'i Young's. Interment will be made in Calgary, where his eau- ghters reside. Three Yolked Egg Rally Day and Harvest Home Ser •,vices next. Sunday. Evening subject "The Year of Jubilee," All fruit and vegetables sent in given to the Wing - 'barn Hospital. the eye,cutting the eye -ball quite bad- ly He was rushed to the doctor im- mediately and it is hoped that the sight of his eye will be saved. A Shower of Dishes The Ladies' Aid of St. Andrew's church, Wingham, entertained a num- ber of the Ladies from Bluevale Pres- byterian church on Friday afternoon. After a dainty lunch, Mrs. P. Linkla- ter, president, on behalf of the socie- ty, presented the Bluevale Ladies with several.do`aen cups and saucers, plates and salad bowls . Mrs: C Adams, president 'of the Bluevale Society, Mrs. Ard ,Centre St., Wingham, made a suitable reply, thanking them was pleasantly surprised one morning for their kindness . and sympathetic recently when she was preparing to' words, and the much appreciated and poach an; egg to find it contained thee normal yolks. Now and again we hear of two—yolked eggs, but very • seldom do we hear, of a three - yolked one. The egg was no bigger- looking than the ordinary. We un- Saturday evening at Guelph, while derstand Mrs. Ard purchased the egg en route to the Sick Children's Hos- from'Mr, Charles Blackhall. Charhe pital-at Toronto. The child had sud- always likes to give good measure. WINGHAM UNITED ,.`CHURCH l:. Rev. M. M. Bennett, B. A. Minister ' J, H,. Christie, : Choir Leader Parsonage Cor. John and Min-. pie Streets: 'Phone 183• Sunday Sept. 26th, 1926 ,RALLY DAY SERVICES rr1a.m..--Special progr"ai1. in 'connection with Rally Day has. been prepared Lor the morning`. .service ' The Jr, choir will ren- der some excelleitts numbers. "Billy Joe" of Goderich, is to give a couple recitations. The children are- to have solo and trio numbers also. This togeth- er with the Pastor's Special talk on "You -Ilea" should make a real ;Rally Day Programa The •oggraim- The children are to gather in the basement at 10.45. r. 2.3o.pm,-•-The Rally Day act - vices are to be continued at the regular Sunday School Session. A program fitting the day has I g been prepared by the scholars of the school, a ill aelt H.q p,iri.�Tltc 1>a tor pee :telt w at the evening service, owes.mwssoss la�wa 1 liberal gift. Dies on Way to Hospital PRESBYTERIANS HONQUR THEIR MINISTER On Friday evening of last week, the members and adherents of Bluevale and Eadie's Presbyterian congregation met at the latter; church for social evening in honor of Mr,Jamieson,'who has been minister for the past four months, before leaving for Kentucky to resume his studies. Mr. Jamieson was called on to act. as chairman, -.and he made ,a very capable one, and told ' some very in- teresting stories. A splendid program consisting of solos, duets, and readings was given, among thein' being a reading by Mr, Norman Muir, which turned out to be the address to Mr, Mr, Jamieson, which follows:-- Dear ollows:-Dear Mr., Jamieson:- We, the mem- bers of Bluevale and Eadies' Presby- terian church, have convened together to -night to have 'a few more happy moments in your company before you leave us to resume your studies in college. We feel we would like to say just. a few ` words of thanks and appreci- ation of the noble example you have been to us all, ever ready to do all that you were able in everything that was undertaken, and we indeed feel most grateful to you for youa unstint- ed efforts in the trying ordeal through which our_ church has passed, • We are indeed well pleased with the results achieved 'through your gener- ous guidance. We will often think of you and of' the help and interest you gave us as we carry on the work here. We wish now to express our deep and sincere regret at your leav- ing us, but wish you health, happiness and success in your college work. Now -we ask you to accept this purse, not so much for what it con- tains, but to remind you of the warm friends you are leaving behind, and as a slight token of the very high es- teem in which '`you are held by your two congregations. We hope that in ,dome futuretime we may have the pleasure of hearing you again. Signed on behalf of Bluevale' and Eadies' Presbyterian Churches: — Jas. E. Nichol, Jno. Mitchell, Jas Kir- ton, Jos. E. Smith, Mrs. C. H. Garn- iss, Mrs. H. Gilmour. Miss Margaret Garniss presented the purse. Mr. Jamieson was taken completely unawares, but made a very suitable reply, He expressed hit re- gret at having to leave as he had been met . with such warm hospitality by his Congregations. The people then rose and sang, "He's a Jolly Good Fellow." Games of all kinds were indulged in by the young folks, after which the ladies served a delightful lunch and the happ yevening closed by the sing- ing of God Save the King. On Sunday he preached his farewell sermon the text being taken from Phillipians 2-5. The church was well filled. The six -weeks -old daughter of John and Mrs. Work, Brussels North, died • denly taken ill Saturday afternoon, Anniversary Services and Supper and the last train having left for Tor `church,on Sun - an a motor car was summoned and At Belgrave, United day and Monday, O;ct, 3rd and 4th an attempt made to reach the hospital On Sunday, Rev. Mr Craw of Luck. - now will preach at 11 a,tn. and 7 p.m. On Monday evening ,a hot fowl sup per will be served. from 6 to 8 o'clock A splendid program consisting Of sel- ections by the famous Paramount Male Quartette in quartettes, duets, solos, readings, piano solos, ' and an instrumental by Miss Maud Bell, Ad- mission 75 cents. Children under so yearis 25 cents, % Auto Badly Damaged Mr. D. E. MacDonald, Francis street met with a motor acicdent Saturday night, south of London. Mr. McDoi,- ald was driving a Chevrolet coupe, and it was while making a turn ar- ound a corner that the -accident hap- pened He cannot account for the accident, otherwise than when he went to apply his brakes, he stepped on the accelerator instead, the car shot a- head and off the end of the culvert,' The car was badly damaged, but Mr. MacDonald escaped injuries. in an endeavor to save the young life. The remains were brought back to Brussels. Bible Class Meets The September meeting of the Phil- aletha Bible Class took the form of a wether roast, which was held in the Sunday school room of the United Church on Tuesday, September 21st,. The sapper was followed by a short business meeting, and a program, which consisted of musical selections, and contests. A solo by Mrs. Garn- et -Baker was much appreciated. One,of the most interesting features 'of the evening was a presentation to Miss -Vera Friendt, while Miss Blan- che Irwin, theclass president read the address , Miss Marguerite Johns presented the bride -elect with a silver casserole. Miss Friendt made a fitt- ing reply, The meeting closed with the class yell, and the singing of the National Anthem. - Bluevale School Fair Strikes Unfavorable Weather The weather was not auspicious. for Bluevale. School Fair, on Wednesday, but the few fair hours of the after- noon brought out all the children, , the interested parents, and others whoa. - do not care to miss the school fair.,. The sports could not be run ° off as usual, but the rest of the Fair was Neal or superior to'those' of former years. Six schools e.hibited, the ex- hibits were good and Competition in most classes keen. The new .District Representative, Mr. G. W, Patterson, and his assistants took charge of the fringing. The school parade was the prettiest we have'liad at Bluevale, No. so Morr- is won first place, and will hold the shield for the next year, Their, pu- pils were dressed in quaint l:'ierrot costttmes with long pointed caps. No. ,Turnberry, came second, represent- ing' Red Cross doctors and titn•ses, and in the singing Contest sang appropri- ately, "In atel ' handers Fields." Pupils of No .8 ,Morris, were in purple and gold, The ,Junction school, (No 8, Tarn - berry) exhibited unique costumes rep- resenting the railway junction and Bluevale sehoi carired Red Cross dec- orations. Five schools competed in the gag- ing contest, in which No, g ,Turn - berry wan first, and No. 8, Morris, second, The singing was also the best we have had. 'There were seven entries in the public speaking contest,. in which two pupils of the same school Elizabeth Weir and Mary Fr•alick won first and second. A good supper was served, after the fair, under the auspices of the Wom- en's Institute, and in the evening a play entitled, "The Noble Outcast," was well given by a company of young people from Fot•dwich. The total receipts were $1.52,0o, and were less than formerly owing to the unfavourable weather. PRIZE LIST WRITING FIRST CLASS --Jean McBurney" Olive Shield, Mary Powell, Alba Mow- . bray, r . SECOND CLASS — Robt Master Yvonne McK•ersi.e, Jean Turvey, Tom Garniss. TI-fIRD CLASS -- Helen Ecknsicr, Lela Leggett, Lenore Higgins, Eva Dennis. Local and General News of Interest to The Com.rnunitr Mrs ,John Button of Lucknow. is . Westinghouse Radio - at new pri- visiting Mr;' and 'Mrs. 5, Button, ces—all new models using power tubes -will not radiate — simple to Mrs. C R, Brinker of Sanduskey, operate -- uses 201 A type tubes with Mich., visited with Mrs. R. L. Lott, ' storage battery — one' dial tuning. Buy your school shoes at Greer's Hear the new 55A at The Radio Shop. and get a good scribbler FREE. 'Wingham. Mr, and Mrs, Howard Wiley spent Mr, and Mrs' .Chas. Elliott and Sunday with Mr• Thos, Haugh's, Mr .and Mrs Stewart Cowan. visited Mr :and Mrs E H Dever of Detroi with friends in Goderich on Sunday t, • erich are visiting at the former's brio - are visiting Mr, and Mrs. J, Button, , Mr, and Mrs. Edgar Cowan of God - Mr. J. E. Holmes, Bank of Com - titer's NIr. Stewart Cowan. coerce, N.Y., has,been made; accoun tant at New Glasgows rN S. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel McBurney of East Wawanosh;-announce the en- Miss Mary:. Johnston returned to gagement:of their eldest daughter, London on Monday to continue her Ella- Mabel, . to Robert McGregor Shi- studies at the Western University. ell, younger son of Mr. and Mrs;Rob- A school scribbler FREE with ev- ert Shiell, the marriage to take place every pair of school shoes at Greer's, quietly late in September. Mr, and Mrs. Jas. E. Cove and Mr,. Geo ,Smith of London, is spend - family, of Walkerton, spent the week ing a few weeks in town. 'Mr, Smith end at Mrs 3, Murch's is a former resident,,of Wingham and Toronto Tor : is vis is a .brother of Mr. Sam Smith, who Miss IVIcVi tie of o was for years an engineer in the old iting with her cousin, Mrs. John Nich- Robinson foundry here. He is mse:•-. ol,• ing several of the old brigade, who Mrs. Dodd of Montreal is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. John. Nichol, Mr. and Mrs. Eldred Nichols of the 4th Turnberry, Sundayed at Hugh Gilmour's. Mrs. Geo,'Kennard of Victoria B.C., and Miss Oda McBeth of Brucefield, spent Sunday at Hugh Gilmour's, A hot supper will be served by the Ladies' Institute in the community hall, Belmore, Friday evening, Oct. Mr. and Mrs, Hugh F. Berry of Brucefield spent Sunday at Jos. E. Smith's. Mrs. Swarts returned to Toronto, Monday, after a ten day's visit with, Mr and Mrs. Dudley Holmes. FOUR±H. CLASS Edna Proc- tor, Isabel Fowier, Lois Prost, Freda Mustard, Continued on page 7, Moving to Waterford Mr. William S. Linklater has sold his residence on Victoria St. to Mr, RobertShiells of East Wawanosh. Mr. Shiells will move to Wingham about the middle of Octobers.' Mr, Linklater has purchased a residence in Water- ford, a town about. seventeen miles south of Brantford � Many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Linklater will be sorry to leaa'n of their fetnoval from Wing: ham , They 'go to their new home to try and find a milder climate in winter. Mr. and Mrs. Shietis'friends will be pleased to have them as resi- dents of the town. Mr .and Mrs. Wheeler, Hamilton, spent the week end at the home of Mrs H. Wheeler, Catherine St: Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Andrew have returned home after spending a week with her parents, Mr .and Mrs, Tut- ton. The Radio Shop will broadcast the Dempsey-Tunney fight on Thursday at 6o'clock from the new Stroniberg- Carlson model. You are welcome. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Elliott, and little daughter Lois, are visiting` with friends in St. Catherines and Niagara Falls. Mr .and Mrs. Chester Longman and two children of Windsor, are, visiting with relatives and friends' around Wingham: Miss Mary I, Currie of Harper Hos- pital, Detroit, is visiting for a week with friends at Wingham and East Wawanosh. , A hot supper will be served by the Ladies Institute in the community hall, Belmore, Friday, evening, October 1st. Supper from 6 to 8, Good programme. Orchestra in attendance. Admission 35 cents and 25 cents, Not an Apology For the past few weeks the editor of this paper has sat pet, and so far as the Advance -Times was concerned, we took the same position as most one paper town weeklies <lid, vitt t0 accept all the election advertising, ei- ther Tory, Grit or Progressive wished to bestow upon us, charge 35 cents per itch. for same, and refrain from taking any part in the battle, Dur- ing this time we have indirectly heard of Tories who said we were no ;gond or we would have came, out slrengto for their side ,and Grits who said we were e e good because we published so much "Cory advertising, a: d so on, spacerand the more elections' you care Our answer is simply, we are selling to bring around, tate more 'spaces we hope to sell to all and sundry, and this paper, while alone m the field, will take no :side. , What the p iblis lter lto be zei son , do parson"• tris ally,yes outside l of the ncwspapethyor r"r is psi - body's business batt our own, Mr ,and Mrs. Ro ind Bayne and family of Toledo, Ohio, spent the week end with Mrs. M .3. Finch, Vic- toria St, Dr, and Mrs .3. M. Cooper of Rock- wood, Mich., were visitors at the par- sonage last week. Dr. Cooper is a brother of Mrs. Bennett, , and Mrs ns Perkins r Rev. Canon and son Hanley of Chatham Ont., vis ted this: week with Mr. and 'Mrs. W. j. Greer. remember him. Trappers' Licfenses a Provincial Officer Phippen hasre- ceived a large quantity •of licenses for trappers and hunters, It` will pay you to see Mr, Phippen before going hunting. The Pony Contest The Pony Contest got offto a good start this week. The boys who are leading thus far are :ist Harry Braw- ley, 2nd Mary Hingston, 3rd Geo. Beattie, 4th Preston Lediet. These four are quite close to each other and there is still' plenty of time for any boy or girl to enter the contest. Kincardine Lady Burned Mrs Angus Graham lost her life and Miss Isabel Graham, her daugh- ter lies ,j,n Kincardine General Hospi- tal suffering from serious burns as a result of a fire -in their home here at 5.30 o'clock Thursday morning. Mts. Graham used coal oil to light the. fire. In a. moment she was enveloped in flames Her daughter Isabel, i usli " ed upstairs for a blanket, and in at- tempting to go to rescue her moth- er ,was burned about the hands face and chest. She was unable to get her mother farther than the door, and barely got out of the building herself. Mrs .Graham's charred body was found near the door She was the wife of Angus Graham, a local r.1 and wood dealer. The house n as completely destroyed. Dance in Town Hall, Gorrie, on Fri- day evening, October Ist, Arthur's fain ous Radio Orchestra. Lunch served. Everybody invited; Admission 95 cents and tax. • THE OFFICIAL COUNT IN NORTH HURON The following is the official vote in North Huron as given out Mr. John Montgomery, returning officer, King McEwan Wawanosh East c 66 38 2 88 9g 3 103 54 4 88 47 5 64 42 409 273 King McEwan Wawanosh,; West 1 59 iia 2 56 97 3 '36 62 4 85 32 5 92, 31 6 6o 28., 388 360 King McEwan Howick... _w _ i 85 97 2 522 63 3'a 39 91 3b 59 99 84 4b 77 133 71 Morris Twp. Turnberry Stromberg--Carlson Radio -- Coine down to the:radio shop and hear the new five tube model, the most up to date radio on the market, as well as a beautiful piece of furniture, at `' a new low price , See this befote you decide, A large touring car travellintg at a high speed, skidded over a block and landed on the sidewalk in front of Walken Cr Blac:k's undertaking arranged, with wedding bells, stream - shop in Brussels, on Sunday morning. tis and srrtnrner flowers, Later the tsappy couple left by Mo- tor for London and Detroit, where the honeymoon will be spent. The bride travelled in a navy blue coat, with grey fur trimming, and a. large black picture hat. On their return'. ther, Mr, and Mrs, Jos. Haider- they will take tip residence on the. son, Bluevale, Ont, groom's' farm,. 4th Turnberry Struck by Auto ' What might have been a serious accident took place Saturday night on the corner of Patrick and Jose- phine streets, when Lloyd Hender- son, in crossing the street was knock- ed down and run over by a car driv- en by Mr. W. Angus of Detroit. He was taken to a doctor and ex- amined, but was found not to be ser- iously injured, outside of his arras and legs being badly bruised. He was able to attend school on Monday. Ll- oyd is a son of Mr, and Mrs. W. J. Henderson of Lower Wingham. Brussels Orr—Casemore Nuptials A very pretty wedding was solern nized by the Rev. M .M. Bennett, at the parsonage, Wingham, on Sept 15, at 5r a,tn,, when Laura Mae, only daughter of Mr .and Mrs, Jno. C. Casemore ,First Line of. Morris, was united in the holy `bonds of matri- mony to Mr William McKinley Orr, 4111 Line of Turnberry. The bride was attended by Miss Edna Gibson, Wing- ham, and the great by Mr. Milo Case - more, brother of the bride. The bride was beautifully gowned, in a pink crepe dress with silvor trim ming ' 1 he groan's gift to the bride was a beautiful necklace, to the brides- maid, a gold vanity case, to the groom a pearl tie pin. Alter the ceremony the bridal party returned to the' home of the bride, e. where dainty tcfreshments were ser- ved, the dining room being pretti'l'y 4a 66 83 5 86 6 76 616 715 King McEwan r 99 48 2 79 84 3 93 58 4 9r 65 5 86 68 6 151 6r 599 384 King McEwan 1a 6o 78 ab . 78 45 2 156 65 3 83 6o 4 97 30 474 274 King McEwan ra . 72 79 ab 76 63. 2 104 104 252 .246 King McEwan Blyth I 89 • 122 2 66 523 155 245' King McEwan Grey Township r 96 42 2, 114 37 Ashfield Fortunately no accident happened and the cat was soon On its way. Mi ,arid .bars, George Hedderson : left- for their honic iriiDttttC TT a , 13. C., after spending a couple of weeks with old acquaintances uaintances and with their bro. 0 3 87 4 99 5a 6o 5b 72 47 6 552 52 7 io8 30 748 534 King McEwan r 52 97 2 68 86 3 . 8o 73 4 62 77 5 111 20 6 gI 7 so3 40 40 46 27 27 567 407 SUMMARY King McEwan Ashfield ........ ...... 567 407 Blyth ...... -.._.-. 1S5 Brussels 252 Colborne s s 313 Goderich .,.•..... ,...... .. -sees 760 Grey s .,...748 Howiel. ......w.•. 616 Morris ., .. .,... 599 Turnberry 474 Wawanosh, East . 409 Wawanosh, West .,., _: 388 Wingham 456 Wroxeter ...... _ :_.. •...... roS 5845 Total Majority for Ding 25x. 245 246 252 1448 334 715. 384 274 273. 582. 74 5594 Charlie Sam' dA man shad mala Ms : repu THINKSwhat 11.4 �ii�li!+fl eto.. ra