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The Wingham Advance, 1924-01-10, Page 10VIII"l'N ?,i lel ,tia1;�.f, q l MatION re, mAw!,rwr°ymry°uq,rywM qf, NE it j Cl race oaf C13h'aDi¢u Cre':e '1111•esscs, ex. a . ce atl�o r , al values an: d quality Crepe, :Browns, Blacks, Co. Hors. ? e ., up to $35 ar ee our I4 d Ja ary Clearanc n 9 r • r t. _ d Suits, �'h�ld�r � � , ail P Ready t �� v v ear. Jan . , ars price o 'Men's tf'•y vercoats an S1;its., scut n, en's Suits, r t $20.00 for $12 95. ,a vaprurw�mnuuNZWiNrR+hnNier; a„yr ,�«: lu :�:y w �i,. .-,+,a. 'lite stormof last,.Suttday was very severe, making it-•tihnost nripossiblc for traffic there -were no preaching in either 1.1,•toleett's or East Ashfield churches. Mr. end 1iJr•s. Mercy Graham of Slteperton spent New Year's Day with the litters parents Mr, and Mrs, Dttu'ial Alton, of Lance. Miss Winnie Cunningham of Port Albert, spent New Year's day with her sister Mrs, George Lane, of Lanes. • Ng Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Vint, Mary tl and Elsie, of Belfast, spent New Year Day with IVIrs. Viet's brother ThosnaS Taylor of St. Helens. Mr, and Mrs. Adam Johnston Myr- tie ,and Gordon motored to Mr. John- ston's sister Mrs. Arthur Ctrlbert's near Dungannan and spent New Year's day with diem. Last Monday came off very quiet there will be no election, The old I3oard was returned by acclamation, as Reeve, follows: Reeve, kr•an.. Johnson; De - piny Reeve,. John Jamieson; Council- lors, John Famish, John ,Campbell, Thomas Sullivan. • Miss Johnson of Turnberry, resum- ed her duties in Belfast school. East Ashfield W.M.S. held - a very successful meeting last Friday after- noon, Mrs.. Adam. Johnston presided in the unavoidable absence of our president Mrs. (Rev.) Cummings. Pal f Co.; ;..edi t$ iiiMESEI a;d HITECHURCH village for Came years. Mr. McTav- ish made a short and feeling reply. Sorry to report the serious illness i'} he gathering; all joined in singing, of Mrs. Eimer Tiffin. "We Are All Jolly Good Fellows. _. Miss Elsie Stewart has secured a Speeches were made by the council school in Culross. Mr. Mac Stewart :men. All expressing their regret at .1 -ewe -fled to University on Wednesday.' Mr, McTavish leaving, After which a splendid lunch was served by the wives of the councilmen. Mr. J. R. Gibson who has been re- pairing his saw mill is now ready for business. On account of the stortn on Sunday. the attendance at Church was small. • Mr. and Mrs.. Alec Butler and son Alec of Clinton who have been visit- ing with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Melons,returned home on Saturday, Mr. Wm. J. Steon of Simpson, Sask. is visiting with his sister, Mrs. Jas. Purdon. 'Mr. Wesley -Tiffin has been on the sick list lately. Miss Valetta Tiffin has secured a 'school in Moorefield. The young people of. Whitechurch. -and viciuity held a surprise party at!f the borne of Mr. and Mrs. Jas Slither- 'land oti Friday evening. Ali report a good tine. Miss Nettie Cottle and Miss Olive BELMORE Owning to the severe storm on Sun- day a few_ faithful ones ventured out to service - Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dickson and family of Tees -water also Miss Mar- garet Austin and Lloyd Zinn • spent New Years at Mr. McNeill,. • Terriff are expected horse from the! West this week.Mrs, John Peterman has returned =Y ,y�_�__ ,r:asir_:o,, —eta!: from Fergus- --_'-""- :. ' sari's' """'v��—."-sx-�-"1:3 s.�..,.t-' i - _..�.: r Miss Hannan Ste, -stokes of lite lute, credit for the standing he has in the visited Monday with Mrs. Eleanor i+arnter's Advocate Contest. We' hope efrra to see his name still higher on the list 7Th se' who took in the play Friday before the contest closes. evening were well pleased with the Mr.George Bean of:Goderich visit- ed withhis brother -in -lawn; Mr. Amos. perfornmance. .The'sum of $48.4o was raised, The Institute ladies: have Cornelius for a couple of• days last P y purchased a piano for the hall..';; week. e. t vin'` to the'lack' water here ' t7 gof i4lessrs: Chas, 'Gillespie; James Pat- has b 1- trink r been no s at ! ring`on ie iic ye terson and Stanley Thompson left for Detroit last ;week. This week :it will likelybe flooded, with water from the creek. Mr. and 11Ir, er inJohnstonan 5. H , be johzisto d The annual meetingof the Sabbath Helen, who have been 'visiting tvith School, held Monday evening, shows relatives in this vicinity returned last the school in a prospering condition week to their home in Inwood.. over 100 scholars on the roll. The of- fering and Mrs, Ilerbert. Laidlaw andfering amounted to:over $too: After .Luella :spent New Year's with Mr, the bus ries affairs of the 'pectin :and Mrs. H. 111cClenaghan. t Miss .I' ue11a Conti rets me 1 toTOr- luricli was served. C,o u c Mr•. Robert Baird has a new gravel, onto ort. Saturday. walk -t in front of his residenceNt ise Annie Henryl a'esihis Mt, and Mrs. Hydanan, Go.rite ate week'for New York. New Years dinner at_George Nerds,. Mrs, Agnes Grill held a birthday' r -- party on IVtonda.y afternoon. { { BLYTH EAST WAWPNOSH 4 nuinlaer of our citizens will attend •.:h (lie banquet to 'S,}r •Arthur,Meigiro i at On account of the storm there was' -London -on Friday. no services in -Calvin :and ftricic char- Dr. Annie Ross of McDonald Insti- cites on Sunday, - trite, Guclp}r is visiting her mother and .the Women's lnslitutc of Donny-, sister Mrs. 1.). McGowan in East Wa- brook held an alit Cone social evening eranosh, and i at the home of \Ir, Mrs, oe .r• aJ There dict. .}n � London Jan. ;th. �- Every i... _y- a° C;lmamney on 'Friday evening. ;;ver7 Mrs. Jonathan trendy aged 56, The one was to dress gas their parents and body was conveyed 'to the home of r seters g The -ib y y €;raxxdpa.ent. did years ago. C e ev Mr, Thomas li;ern%clm: Service was. ening was a Mtge success as these old conducted by Rev. George Telford time styles made many good laughs. i followed by in.terment ilk l.Jniou come Miss Lulu Clianxitey returnect''to To- Wednesday, rtar Y, ronto: on W G )' :Ivirs.T arries . I-iuchste 1i1 eeturned Mr, ,Clayton`Robirtson left on Sat- from Toronto having visited friends urday to work on one of Mr. 'Morley for a couple of weeks. �ord2ns mail routes in, Clinton, IVT'. Walter Magill :'will beaken to 'the' Godericb Hospital this week' for i iciti .. Ian A e aticlrfi.fOr appendicitis, lS, ' �7'i2t)'XE'I'EI2 � n P r pP Miss'�'Pearl Gidle spent New Years 1 Y 1. Bev, l)i•. ,hIarkxress of Ripley toren with I-lespler friends. r this place, 'cache t� Following er alto of .t r s a d r a , p �is the result of theMuni- splendid P 1 { • ,t,r, : sermons here last'Sunday ci al Election, ' held, on lvlonday, 7. p / Ii'l:v° :CJ.r. 'I.,iowti, of Wroxeter and, Milne by acclamation for sec - Rev. Mr. Finley of GQrrie will ex.- l and term, :,ihrin e sal its next Sunda g' f J. Y � i Councillors:— Mr.Howard Bruns- . .. " ,,.. :.. Chambers, : Mrs. Geo. Town who has been very;cton Mr, G. Arf. C.hambets, Me, Colin noorly for the `past few weeks,%s nol ..;rtgal, UxJolla deffrMr. Jas . improvitg her rnaity friends would. smith, Sid MeW. John - wish to see her.We hope to see her around a again - `' .xr r soonn again, 'First four Councillors cle.r.tett. A very pleasant evening was spent: zt the home of Mr. Jim: Douglas! (rteevo) on ''Wednesday evening Jan, IA/CB-NOW In honor of Mr. D. McTavish. and( There was voting Imre Monday for family wtmq.interni moving to Brussels t thy, Council only, Robert Johnstonsoon. 'mi.,: evening., Was spent with l having been elected reeve by acca.la- games, music anti. song's. A pleasing .nation. The voting was ,as follows;' feature of the evening was a neatly; ('come 11 Smith, 345; 1, N. Hod - worded address •read: by councilman I gins, 275; Elliott =Milli' 24,3; 1.7 M. Fred Davey and a cheque presentedi Johnstonc, 2i5; A. t„' Millsott, 200, ii-e:s by the �.:stttc, tr MV.ft • Wearing r to ll t• t. (defeated); David Houston (defeated) . ? eTte14511h stelae has been Clerk of theiI`. l:trlti.n. '(defeated'). FORDYCE Mr. and Mrs, M. Gardner visited at Fordyce one day recently. Quite a number attended the ota dire dance given at Mr. J. Chamney's on Friday evening last week. A few spent' a social evening last week at Mr. E. J. Haines' and report a grand time., Iter.' McDonald of St. Helens it at present visiting at A, Rintoul's. Mr, CF Mil till who :laspresainrs. bay at John Webster 's last week is changing the engine and press- from the Wheels to the sleighs .before start- ing out again. Mr. George Phillips has .;the col - tract for the school wood this year at $3.70 a cord, twenty inches long.'' EELGRAV1; The regular monthly meeting of the 'Women's Institute will'meet at the hone of Mrs. Dan: Geddes on Tues., Jan. x5 at . 1.3o. After the meeting the ladies will serve tea at the hone of, Nurse McCrea: Everybody corse. I Civil Engineering 1 Fred A. Edgar • Registered Profession Engineer GORRIE; OMT..._ o NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY; GIVEN, pursuant to Section 56, Chap. 121, of the Revised Statutes of Ontario, that all persons having claims against the Estate of Richard Porter, deceased, who died on or about the twenty- n inth day of November, A. T). 1923, at the Toivn of Wingham hi the Pro- vince of Ontario, are required to send by post, prepaid, or to deliver to John Porter, vVingliarn; Ontario, the Exe- cutor, on or before the fourth day of Febrtfar-y, A. D. 1924, their names and addresses, with full particulars of their claims in writing, and the nature of the securities (if any) held by thein duly verified by a statutory declara- tion. A.N:I) FURTHER TAKE' NOTICE 11 ,t..,-Ion,.:}d;n en:rl-fn)ir+h day of .Feb - Y, 9 4, Feb- ruary, 2 the assets •of the said es- tate will be distributed by the Execu- tor among the parties entitled there- to, having regard only to the claims of which they shall alien have notice, and the estate will not be liable for any claim not filed at the tine of the said distribution. DATED at Wingliam this eigth day -of January, A. D. 1924. R. Vanstone,' uitig ham P. O. � Soiicitor.for theExecutor.+: Card of 'Thanks Mrs. Thomas Jewitt aiid farnily wish to thank.their friends and neigh- bors for their kindness and sympathy during the illness of husband and fa - tiler and; at the tin'ie • of his death. These kindnesses will not soon be for- gotten. • tIrs, Jewitt and family Moved to Owen Sotind t iareace Washburn, president of the tit \7r.T3;A andforseveralyears ace countant :at the 'Wellington Products, Hlrriston, has moved to Owen Sound where lie has accepted a sirniliar posi- tion. Mr. 'btlash hurn is well-known in Hitrriston and has flimsy wenn friends. Tele will be a Valuable asset to the Owen Sound baseball team next year, -well. is .i ..-n- n in Mr.; Wasliliurrt r, v known v4"nxghanl. )-le is a brother of Mrs. W. R Hamilton, Ninety '9'eara and Well Mr. 13, Gerry writirtg to Brussels friends from his home in Fort Wit - ';ire having extra fine weather at the head -of the lakes, not art's" slpows" nor much heavy frost. Wood and. coal dealers are having a poor Winter bat the consumers ' are coming through o, k Wood cutters • in the bush are calling for snow as they can, - 1101: bring the cordwood and pulpwood to market and they are depending on the delivery for their wages, Nelson Gerry has been cutting wood by the cord on his farm.but as they have to cross -<t large river are depending on the ice for a bridge,; I -1e has 7 black fohxes on the °farni, tlie' woodcutters attendingto the•foxes. They are a tied-, i reed css of course. We -are all' as f; our age tiii-td permit of. wellas t g andp 1 The x3th of January is my birthday. 1: was born Jan, 131h,, 5834.. 13y the above reference it will be seen, that r<,. Gerry will be 90 t'eats of age ott the 13tht inst. 53 seems to be a lucky No. ,after all, Mrs, W:.11 'Willis of Wingltainis a daughter of ;�lr. Gerry, mw nm 1. HN 'rY I GNA'M ADVANCE HQMI:STE4DS, AT 83 Robert Carrick of Lucknow, 1-lale and 'Hearty Few old -dimers, at the ;age of 83, are to 1w seen worleing inthe harvest field, and still fewer g of thein. are Lobe found an•ront;• the harvesters who go West lit the faliy Robert Carrick, or Lucloov,” auecl 83, not only travels with the excursionists but he works as a harvester on his own homestead at the end of the journey. • .Robert Carrick was balm' intBever- ly Township, about three miles from. the City of Galt, on September ' 29, 1841. Ten years later •he ,inoved to Brantford, where he spent Brat years, coating to the Township of •,Ashfield in June, 1•857. With the exception of three years'. from `.1860 63,''le'lived in the Township of Ashfield for about 5o years. Tn 1867 the married the eldest daughter of Rev. Alexander Grant, a Presbyterian nminister. Five daugh- ters and two sons were born to ''Mr. and Mrs. Carrick, all of Whom are liv ing, :except one SCSI Who died in\early youth. During -the time of -his residence Ashfield Township, Mr. Carrick wasa prominent figure, in the life of the township:• He 'was auditor of the township for malty; years and was a tax collector for (3 years, He was:, also auditor'' for the County of Huron. for 3 years, Mr. Carrick left Ashfield in 1906 and; went 1ves4• and spent about a year in Saskatoon. In '.007 105. -vent about 7o miles from' Saskatoon in thetGobse Line and took up a homestead, where. he remained 13 years, coming to Lucknow five years ago,where he has been a' prominent figure in the town's •life. Last 'suinn•rer, t'Ir. Carrick went west on the` harvesters' excursion, liv- ed in the shack on hiS farmthat he honxesteadccl 18 ye311s ago and spent •his t'imt working 411 the „iaiyest field and hauling grant to the elevator, Mr. Carrick_on the 82nd anniversary - of his birth, September 29, 1923, might have been ,seen • sitting oe a late fall, robust in health, after Ins loadof grain driving to the elevator. He came hone from the west in the harvesting experience and when •the Reporter interviewed him, he was splitting wood with as much vigoras some young inen put intothe task. In religion, Mr. Carrick is Presby- terian. Asltfield Township honors thispioneer who :did his part in laying the foundation in; the earlier days for - the present prosperous and progress- ive township and Lucknow is proud', to own hire as one of her prominent citi- zens., • ELECTION CARD Toe the Electors of Turnberry, Ladies and Gentlemen, Please. accept 'my sincere thanks for the 'splendid support given to `me when you elected me as Councillor of the. Township of Turnberry for 1924' I shall endeavor : to do fell in my power to advance the best interests of the township. Thanking you again and wishing you a11'a prosperous 1924. I am Your humble' servant, Roland Grain. MORRIS Quite a number of the young people of this vicinity enjoyed a social even- ing last week at the home of Mrs Archie Campbell whenher daughter, Mrs. McCutcheon was the recipient of many useful gifts. Mr. C, G, Campbell has returned { ' from Toronto where he has been spending a couple ,of weeks.Those who attended the Ball in -'rill euale:last -week- rep o rtoha-v s•-hra:.a,- a good time. In Memoriam Westlake—In •loving • memory ; of ",li iecl Jan. 3 11ti., E-Iarr Westlake, o t1 Y w I21. 9 • r Some''day, some time, 'our eyes shall see, • we loved well o v The face s our hands shall clasp in his Sortie dciy. P , ,And neverbid farewell, --Mather sisters andbrothers: ; s5te s BORN - Rainage To' Mr_' and Mrs. James Y• Edna dna Cvyler) of St, Ilclens on Net Years Day, a son. Ma Detroit, McElroy -1n Grace �Ilos ital, l c , on..Dec., 17th., 1923, to Mr; and Mrs, Earl McElroy,' a son, (Elden Earl), THE FAMILY Id•ERALD'S OFFER Marty ,of our :readers wile have known. ,tinct• read ;the Family, herald; and''Wcckly,,,Star of Montreal for thir- ty, forty and even fifty years still friar vel at the ;constantly increasing ex- cellence of that remarkable, far m and family journal.� As cacti ` year• ” suc- ceeded another it seemed that as 'far Cas was humanly possible the point of' perfection :had been reached, but in- evitably:this astonishingly .,progress- ive paper would launch some new fea- ture ,and :make: improvements here and there that would, add irnrneasurely to its at>t•activeness •arct Valttc, And so Cot- the coming season all who wisely subscribe' to the old reliable Family. 1.-lerald and Weekly Star pray depend upon rcceivittg ; even greater value than :in the post, with many pleasant surprises: thrown in, - One of:-tlxe nice surprises this year is a tmiost beauti- fill picture of a rettearkably lovely "The entit}e<1 WonderfulId'er- oine," whielt will be given free to each O 1 wilineuunu EWE MN NEIN ,11AniesdaY, J'an13• rY, xo,"x9 1. ganotessuummounoupsuusams Clearance of all Winter Goods at Greatly •- --- Reduced Prices --- Heavy CoatIfings and Dress Goods, Sweaters and Pullovers,Under wear and Knitted Goods, Hosiery, in Cashmere and Woolen, Scarfs - and Gloves. MEN'S WEItk -Winter Overcoats Ful Coats ' s . Overcoats, � Men's and Boys >d$ i 'w in`s B® Suits, Boys' Overcoats at bargain prices, Svveaters and Scarfs, Hosiery and Gloves, Overalls and Smocks, Hats and Caps• ILL Phone ME MENEM II 21612IN am aa mum 11251 VINGHAM 11RN iMIIIIM ICIIIIIi111l1 12th, CON, HOWICK Nits. Richard Clegg is visiting; her daughter, Mrs. Les. Earl of Ethel. Mr. Torn. Vittiepurchased' apacing horse from Sam Burke of Wroxeter,. Mr, and ,Mrs, -James Stewart and) family spent' New Years at Henry Woods'. We are glad to report that Mrs. Nel- son Stetnol is improving: Mr. Thosnas.Nichoi's sale was .well attended on Thursday' last, 'all sold rata good prices. Mr. Dick 'Bennett. shipped. a car load of cattle to Toronto last week: • Mr. Tom `Vittie delivered -four- head of fine fat cattle to Gorr•ie on Satur- day last atur-daylast at a fancy ,price. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Laird and fam- ily spent New Yeats at 'Henry Zini- inering's on the 9ti1xcon. of Howick. Mr. Joe. Sanderson is in Toronto] this week with'a load of cattle. Mrs. David Jacicson took a stroke last Thursday, we hope to see her im- proving soon. Airs. Hothern,, from near Neustadt, is visitirxg-at Mrs. Henry Woods'. WROXETER The new rink was opened on New Years clay: The ice was iia good shape and the young people, took ad- vantage of it. Mr. John Rae, C` P R. agent at Coldwater, and Mrs. Rae, were here on Sunday attending the ftineral of Mrs. Rae's sister, the tate Mrs. Hennings. The play on Friday evening of last week, put on by local talent was a grand success. Despite the unfavor-'• able weather, the hall was well filled :and all performers filled their parts I admirably. ° Mr. Robt. McKercher' and Mrs: George Mita sang' solos, which were well received, between acts. Ev- eryoxre present was well pleased.. with the entertainment. The' proceeds ant- i ounted to about $90.00. At a special meeting of the Council held on Monday evening of last weep Mr. D, M. MacTavish resigned the position of Village Cleric, which resig- nation was, accepted with regret. Mr ome av1s'tt-ilea v,ca,. a ,..,,- clerk since receiving the appointment. Councillor Fred Davey` was appointed in his place and resigned from the Council board. The' resignation of Mr. Davey leaves a vacancy on the board and Nominations will be held in. the l evening 'chamber on the e venig of Monday, January , 14th from 7,30 to 8.30.• l hl : Cin of the Tete regular monthly me e g Women's :Institute was held at the home of the Misses Hazelwood, on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. John 1--Htxp- t • s'? 't„��'�.,i ,t'4 •i.,. re m ee }riey And respectfully request all who are indebted to us to make settlementas - early � �'� in a • January s is possible. EF e The -Leading Shoe Store ol Huron Count. ,r Ont. Phone 129. , V�Ilin ham Oltu . , fer gave a talk on 'Woman as a 'Trus- tee. Do -we need her?" which Was fol; lowed byan interesting discussion. in g the roll call, which Was answered by a ,poem, many beautiful thoughts were expressed. Arrangements are being made for a course in ;millinery to be given on an early date. Anyone wish- ing in r to take part in this will kindly y leave their names with the president, Mrs. R. Stocks. A pleasing feature of the. meeting was the singing of several Christmas carols, Miss Date` Hazle-: woodresidinrat thepfano:' p g 11113511EXERNIVERIMIEll MOM Enaluenuszainunumunininimemannimumusausurint inter fF 9� -. a � t. tat „Dale ra 3 DaysOnly, Thursday', Friday and Saturday 12 A new subscriber and to each present N subscriber who renews in time for an- N other year:Truly this is value heap- 1111 cd up, pressed down and running over, Clic ternarkable'1ife of the be,auti- ful and heroic woman who is the sub- ject,of the painting has been published in booklet form, and otir readers may obtain a copy free by sendlng a pofit card to the Family Herald and Week- ly Saar, Montreal; There wasyoung't in d 11 lite a1<drc. �, Who dived on' the rown of her heady Y?'ou'd turn white as a sheet, If 1 dared to re meat c 1. I sxlm.c nous thin that 1C .,.txl 11xt:bal, t s�st she mm 60 o e s Coats W rxa ra _.. C a_ All this season's garment's, with or without fur collars, made e from extra good ulit lour,a q a � V � r Bolivia and d I1� tuella.' $25 Coats .... . . Regular c14.'75, Re >.ular$ 35 Coats :.. .. , .. 2 -�yj 5( • Regular $45 Comt5..,, 29.50 Ove 55 Men's Overcoats tommemmiimmmzzametwoomimarmanwatememmenromm Heavy warm a:aats imtside in the latest 'style with three piebe belt and 'land back materials, 1 sizes. ail s res. Regular. $24.50 Coats Regular g ar $35A0 Coats Regular $45.10 Coats 55 CI`i•itldren s Warm Winter -C,. at 0 3 isfor rl ' b .s girls, rI� yesto �16 ears a ` 4years, t less than maa'>tutfsta#arra Prices5°95 � $3,95,x.50 9.'75 and 14:50. ti � KING $15.9►5 22.75 29.50 ices. 111111111111 11111111111 • Mil SA