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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1918-08-22, Page 4Page Pour xnjtiam IttrillUTtt JOHN 3oyf1W, Proprietor .A. GftManager eseeteeseeePeeee, i INDUSTRIAL W JNG M (Written by James I3eattie) Continued front. page 2 • .1918. A VGU$T 1918 do other kinds of less productive luny. Morn. Tvm WED Wu, FHA SaT.. '1'1Th FARMI71tS' F IRTIT,1M 11 L!I17. work. There must be no Iced motion. • 1 2 3 Every lick must be made to coni in A Now Industry for Wingham and answering the call of our nation and 4 1a 17 0 10 One That will be of Great Benefit lies, allies, who are calling out to the 11 12 13 14 ,to the Farming Community, 'Give ' 18 19 • 20 21 22 23 24 farmer Give us bread; Give us bread 25 19 27 28 29 30 31 t The Farmers' Fertilizer Limited is The best way to economize labor an established fact for this go ahead on the farm to -day is to produce more t t TI-IURSDAY, AUG. 22nd, 1918. Germany has now officially admitted that Lieut.. C',ontmarider Schweiger who commanded the submarine which sunk the Lusitania was himself lost with the U 88, which was destroyed by British mined last September. • * * * Imagine the•ire of -the Kaiser when the money which he had invested in United States was seized and used to purchase • Liberty 13onds. • * * * ' ; Whether the enemy contemplated shortening his lines or not, Gen. Foch in his new drive is giving him good cause to think•of doing 5o. . , * * * It may be somewhat inconvenient for Winghamites to have been denied water to pour on the lawns and gardens for a few days, but that was no great hardship compared to what other places are endur- ing, with scarlet and typhoid, fever epidemics, and the necessity for boiling the water. So let's not grumble over- much. ous in its favor. The Mayor then called a special meeting of the Council when it wax Belgrave • agreed—with one desenting—that a W. J. Armour will receive poultry at by-law should be submitted to the 'rate payers authorizing the loan. The desenting voice in the Council was the regular kicker in all such and sundry things, who's forseeing eye could discover nothing but loss and ruin to Wingham if such a by-law was adopted, and the kicker practically stands alone in his objection, for with all the force at • his. command he fought the matter to the .last ditch and inet with• such. a 'defeat at the polls that he may -now have a chance to think if there is really anything in that hard old scull of his—By the way The Kicker -puts the writer in the mind of the old Darkey away down South. One day a train was town per acre. The farmer will act mos A few weeks ago Messrs. A. O. Par- unwisely if he tries to cultivate Iter er and T. Taylor of Ingersoll paid a less, visit to Wingbarn in their search of Another authority says, 'Ho not a good town to locate infor the manu- waste labor on unproductiove fields. facture of Fertilizer, after a thorough The same crop can be grown en few - survey of the large surrounding er acres, at lesslabor cost with fe;til- country and a closer view of this pro- iter, gressive and industrial town, these Another authority say 'Fertilized gentlemen quickly concluded that crops are always of better quality, Wingham was the ideal spot they which :leans an extra net profit for were hi search of, providing such ar- the grc wer .' rangements could be made as to en- A voice from one of the leading able them to start this very needful dairy men says `Despite the fact that industry. top -dressing with fertilizer is, in After an interview with the Mayor America, a practice almost unknown, and the Board of Councilman the it is highly profitable and is perhaps matter was formally laid before them one of the best ways thru which the and forwarded to the Board of Trade milk flow can be stimulated without who were unanimous in their a'pprov- the purchase of high priced graln.s, al, to watt that the town should loan Fertilizer as produced by the Far the company Seven Thousand dollars mers' Fertilizer Limited, Wingham, for a term of ten years with interest Out, are the product of long exper- t at six per cent. lance and much research, and it is At a meeting of the Council it was acknowledged by thousands of men in agreed that a Public meeting should this country to -day that this Company be called to submit the matter for public approval. This was done and the meeting was practically una,nim- Belgrave on Wednesday of each week up ' till 4 p. m, The Ladies' Patriotic Society are hold- ing a• Field day of sports in Mr. Mc- Clenaghan's farm adjoining the village"on. Labor Day, September 2nd. The ladies are preparing for a bazaar and any dona- tions will bg thankfully, received. Keep the date in mind, Monday, Sept 2nd Oil Saturday evening, July 27tb, friends of W. J. Geddes and family, unannounced took possession of their home to do honor to their son, Cameron, who has been ' training 'for overseas,- service for some time at •Carling 'Heights, also Gordon Stonehouse, son of Robert and Mrs Stonehouse of. the villager who is en.: rumbling along, On one of the little gaged in the aviation service at. Toronto. .short line rail roads that are so much ' The' gathering was informal: ..Mr. G W. in vogue down there. Suddenly the Nicholson who ie always behind the boys train carne to 'stand still, no power of . in khaki was invited to the chair and in a the engine could be Made to move few'Words explained the' object of the it forward. The train men got to in - gathering,. Mr. Dave McGill, whose vocal selections are always of a high order, rendered two, numbers. The sot= Bier- boys were presented each with a ,signet ring. The presentations were made by Tate and Vivian Munro, . while the addresses were read by Louise Mc• Kenzie and ,Mary Armstrong. The gifts were appreciated by the .boys who in a few brief words expressed their appre- ciation for them, Mrs. Geddes.;on behalf of her son 'whom she said was not gifted in public to express himself and though • .many gifts had been received by him since entering military service yet none would be so highly valued as that which had the community spirit with it and bore testimony of the fidelity of the home people with it. The gathering was dis- missed by all joining in the National Anthem. The rings were beauties and displayed the good taste of the pur- chasers, G. W. Nicholson and John Stewart, , Anniversary services will be held in Knox • 'church September 15th. Rev. Calvin Fletcher, moderator of General Assembly and pastor of Thames Road congregation Will be the preacher. This wilt be looked forward' to with special interest as it is considerable honor to have the privilege of the highest official ' of the Presbyterian church in Canada at frilE NGRAM Afir,; AJ I,hursday Aug. 32nd 1918 e' that l'c« has nil'ise'f sori.ttv'tion for the composing reams ]:lack, giving him ways well tilled °with e,11 that isbeau• t ii' 0.'ng+ r or malls. :alis pboue nmub- a fine store in front, which he idled `faro] and novel in the many attractive er Is 1.0 with a splendid stock of Books, per, things that Compose a .department of iaclicals, stationery of all kinds, fancy this kind. 011110)M04 °ARR. goods etc. The Toy department is an unique In 1912 lie was appointed Town feature here, one can find almost any Ticket agent for the Grand Trunk kind of a toy for the deiigbt and hallway and General Steamboat and , pleasure of the little ones, China Hall Is a department by it- self This takes In the whole second floor of the block and the lovely things in fancy China, glass warn and fine out glass, needs only to be Merchant Tailor The above named gentleman is known tar and near, by scores upon scares of young hien and old hien who have been buying their clothing front hiin, for the last twenty tlu'ee years. :Now then, don't it pay you to be excels in the 'manufacture of fertiliz- ers. This wonderful plant food is com- posed of various ingredients among thrifty, don't it pay you to pay enough and get the right style and quality in 'your clothes—of course it does—It re your duty in these times to make every dollar count. Carr's clothes are In keeping with the thrift and spirit of the country. You will dress Well and matte your money go to the limit by buying your clothes at George Carr's. Try him for your next suit. THEI QUEENS HO'T'EL. Steamship Lines, where you may buy your tickets for all points and places the traveller is allowed to go these war -times. Mr, Elliott takes o very great in- terest in fraternal societies being Fin- seen to be appreciated, aneial Secretary for the C. 0. P. and If you have not yet visited China S, 0, S. and Treasurer of the I. 0. 0. P Hall be sure you do so on your next If you are not a subscribed to the visit, it will repay you. Times, subscribe now, if you want a All the leading periodicals of the nice job of printing done, or anything day, stacks of fancy post cards and in the book or stationery lines, jusel t thousand of useful things will be drop In and investigate things in Tile found in the store of George Mason Time Office. and Son. DAVID SOMERS. ,TAMES WALKER. -- Barber Shop Ftu'nitnre and Undertaking To all intents and purposes the a-`' The above named gentleman has • This old reliable Furniture and above hotel is the oldest commercial conducted a Barber shop in the Me- Undertaking establishment has merits (house in Wingbanel There have been Kenzie Block, directly opposite the /that well deserve the notice of the seine changes in ownership since this Clinto Knitting Works on Josephine . general public. house was Asst built, but it is quite St. for upwards of eight years and I It is upwards of twenty years ago safe to say that none amongst then has won the esteem of a hos` of pat- 1since Mr. Walker first commenced in all, won the confidence and esteem, runs, not only for the nice easy and :Wingham, and right in the stand he was more competent, nor better un- 'clean way in which he performs his to -day occupies, next to the Canadian clerstoond the needs and how to eater work, but, also for the courteous , Bank of Commerce , Since that time to the travelling public than did the gentlemanly, and quiet manner accord however some changes have been late John 1.. Swartz. ed while rendering his services. The made, not only in the store, improve. About ten years ago Mr. Swartz shop is comfortable and appropriate- ments but in the general conduct of purchased this house and made manY ly fitted up with all necessary ap- the business, so it is in keeping to !necessary and badly needed improve- pliances, plenty of real hot or cold assert that few establishments of its meats. Ho added a large section to water as the patient wishes, keen kind anywhere can out class this In one wing and added another storey on edged tools, a light hand, makes shave any way. the other wing. Besides this added 'ing and liair cutting easy for Mr, Som- In 1905 his son Mr. A. 3. Walker accomodation, the house was thor- ers and a pleasure for the patient entered into the business as an assist - mighty renovated thruout and refitted .while undergoing the operatinn. ant to his father, and this young them is Phosphate rock, Acid Phos- and furnished. Shampooing, Head Rubs, Massages, man has certainly brought spirit, ins phate, Suphate, or Ammonia, Potash, 1` 'The Queens' to -day is still doing and all the rest of it may be had here 'telegence and wim into the business. Tankage, Cyanimid, Limestone, Driedbusiness on the late improved system to the King's taste. One visit to this As Mr. A. J. Walker has never been blood, Bone, Nitrate of Soda, ete..etc, /under the, careful care of Mrs. Swartz, up -to -date -shop would be sure to in my other line of business but furni All these and other condiments in•Guests are always assured of being make you wish to go again. tue and undertaking and as he has component quantities are so milled ' provided and cared for to the best, in that a plant food of the highest order ;every. respect. The rooms are most is the result. !comfortable in every way It would be well if farmers intend- I The dining room is not excelled. ing to use fertilizer would place their anywhere for its service and the ex - orders early so as to be assured of I cellence of its menu, while cleanliness having them filled in time, while the is a prevailing element t.liru all parts output will be of considerable bulk, of the house: the demand promises to be of huge Fine large sample room,, for the dimensions. commercial man, bath and toilet, Consult Mr. Taylor, the manager ithorough comfortable heating and who is an authority on fertilizer and lighting along' with almost every other who will be pleased to give you every conceivable convenience, courtesy and information. attention, has won the atisairation of its large host of patrons. WILLIAM GREY. THE WINGHAM TIMES. • Farm Implements If there is one firm better or more 1'i 'was just t.'tirty ,years ago last reliable to deal with indthe matter of Z tuuary that Robert Elliott, along farm implements of every possible eta; his son, 11. is thee pos•-ession of kind, that firm is the one represent- Iti,is clean etp-to-tba Minnie news- vestigating.: °Suddenly they heard a ed by William Grey. Tho Internation !parer, At that tini•the office was Voice from underneath the stalled al Harvester Company. This firm haslocate t up stairs over its Present a - train, the Conductor 'looking tender been represented by different agents bode, noving to the Beaver Block in std.}q the beefy 'of the old Darkey with since its first advent into Canada bat'1890 and there made its home until his head wedged under one of the Mone have devoted the care and at- I ti,l 0 when owing to the large increase :wheels.. In .a pleading voice he said, tendon to its best interests as has its to ttusiness, larger and more suitable `I say boss, will ye please back de present representative, he is a man of quarters had to es freed, and while train up till I get my naid out from business. and keeps himself thorough- I under ;dis. wh^ ;1'=or. 'course I:.ickcr,s it took a fall—as it moved --to lower ly aoquainted ah to the needs of the uartersJournal itself took a haid may not be tee hard as the '-''i farming community and is prepared q leap say btheosand has continued to D rltey's but it. is quite evident that ata moments notice to deliver any of it doesn't contain the necessary qual• the innumerable farm implement sty of brains that an alderman of from plow or cultivator up to the cele Wingham should be possessed with, brated McCormick Harvester or Mog- Poor old Kicker you have lost your ul Engine. A large number of farm pule ers to -day can tell you of the immense there never has been printed in its The by-law was passed and submit-' values and splendid results they have ted to the people for their approval columns any thing but what was pure had from using the Internatioanal ly clean and healthy good reading, by a vote for or against on Monday Harvesting Co'y machines and imple- the 29th of July. At the close of the , and since the present owner and Edi- ments . These machines while being tor H. B. Elliott has been in charge, Poll, it was found that the by-law had internationally known the wide -world tatried by 223 for and 46 against, ,5o rover, have the advantage in many the same lines have been strictly ad - tiered to. While ye Editor is politic that one 01 the best and most neeiled'ways, especially to the Canadian Far- ally a true eformer, of the old school manufacturin; industr es for the 1 ar- i , in that, they are MADE IN CAN- and firmly adheres' to his principles, mer and gardener and all tillers of IAmerDA. 1lyet while in the heat of elections, he the soil, will be put in operation as you may want a mowing machine has never yet so forgot his ideal, as quickly as possible so that a large Ito successfully cope with the big fin- to throw 'mud' at his opponents, but has always made his appeal in a man- ly fair fight, and took Victory or de- feat in the same loyal spirit. H, B. Elliott has always been a factory has been purchased by the to buy it. You will want a Hay rake fair square fighter in every contest he Farmer's Fertilizer Limited and Mr. or a hay loader, be sure you investi- has been in, and that quality has won • Belgrave: Taylor is now on the job with a staff gate the rare qualities of the INTER- for him many, many friends, in both 'The hum of George Jordan's new of workmen putting the place in NATIONAL, and if it should be a political parties. Mr. Elliott while threshin oteffit 'has been heard in and shape for the installment of the neves Binder you are in need of, then the not neglecting his own affairs, too around the• village during the past week. sary machinery of which the best and McCormick is certainly worth wihle. much, has taken a very active inter - The grain is all•an extra good sample and most modern improved will be placed The McCormick grain drills are a est in the welfare and progress of the turninaout unusually well: The machine After the installation of the machin feature not to be overlooked by any town, always lending his best services ery Mr. Taylor will have an. worked good and is under good manage- efficient means, Then if it is a Cream Separa- in any matter brought up for its bet - mint, the owner having had considerable staff at work manufacturing a fertil-tor, it is said with a truth that the terment. that will bring comfort and'LILY CREAM SEPARATOR insures • The lion's share of the credit is keep a pace of the times. There is one thing that can be said of Tehe Wingham Times—and that of a surety,—that is, from the first day, that Robert Elliott took possession, supply of the best fertilizer will be ready for early spring use. The large factory just north of the G. T. R. track, known as the old chair pending crop of hay. Just see 'the new 4 Mower, made in 4% and 5 feet cuts, or the big 4 made with 5 and 6 lend 7 foot cuts, and you will be sure •...•experience in .this fine having run the chopping mill here for years as well as a wealth to the farmer or tiller of the more cream, and a steady cash in- I due to H. B. Elliott for the splendid sawing outfit which he disposed of in the soil who uses it—and they sure will come. And then for the power to l rural telephone system that reaches his line in this section of ,County, so .spring in order togive all his attention to be plentiful, when they become aware .drive any and all kinds of machinery, all points for many miles around that to -day George Mason & Son is so • p g • of the great virtue and value it :pets- investigate the Mogul Oil Engine Wingham, where with this system well and fovnn,•nht., lr,in,x,n +hm,n„+ hex few months. sesses• re also handles the famous farmers and others in the rural, country is just beginning to litter carriers and water bowls made I fritts are always in close touch with ern ' Ontario that that the name is a wake up to the groat benefit to the by the Beattie Mfg Co Fergus. Also 1 the outside world and under the household word. THE McLAUGHLIN. Automobile Garage The Messrs Dobin and Leppard are the hustling representatives in Wing - ham of this perfectly perfect auto- one fionr most har'esnt'tely !!fled up mobile. in tow compartnie.ds, one fie- the The wonderful success attained by display of the upholstered furniture The McLaughlin is an evidence of of which there are some magniflcient its superiority by the knowing ones and beautiful things in Parlour Suits n chairs and The Valve -in -head is the feature pre -fine large comfortable art dominant in the McLaughlin, rockers and many of a more dainty kind. Of course one wants to visit this department to appreciate the goods and low prices. The other apartment is tastefully fitted up as a casket room and funeral accessories. The handsome designs and the devoted his whole energies to his work, the past twelve years has inade him the efficient man he is to -day. Ieir R•sn ser se'e:.s: mot.tr.4 ago ereatr 1 practicaliy n n.,w •'enatntent In tee :tore. He ass the .e:• of a sec Its beauty in lines, elegance in fin- ish, luxuriousness for cofort -and all the newest and best appliances for the driver along with the very best mater- ials to be had in its make -up pron- ounces The McLaughlin automobile the car par excellence and unique in feautre of being purely a Canadian nicety of the upholstering and finish Car. Ito these goods are very satisfying. Messrs. Dobie and Leppard are also /These are in stock in numbers and agents for the Saxon Six and H• to sizes so that the need be no unnecee- mobile as well, and are doing a good sary delay when one may be required., business in the way of .making sales. I' The first floor of course is well They have also taken out a license stocked with all kinds of household for an Auto Livery and are prepared furniture suitable for any room in the and fully equipped for the tourist, the : house and one will find the many traveller, of the excursionist. as they t beautiful styles, quality and prices say no roads are too long no weather I just right. too hot; no hour too late for them In the undertaking business com- One is always assured of a good corn- ment of Mr. Walker's qualifications fortable car a careful and trustworthy by us would be superfulous as he is driver and at modest charges. 1 •so well-known thruout this part of the Mr. Leppard is a man who most l country as a qualified success and a thoroughly understands the 'innards' ofalmost any automobile and any wounded car he is called upon to docs 'tor will certainly be fit only for the scrpa-heap if he is unable to make it do its duty as a car should When you want a new automobile your old car repaired, or to go for a driver be sure you call at the Mc- Lauglin Garage. Gannett's old stand Josephine St. or phone 10. GEORGE MASON & SON. Books, Stationery and Fancy Goons. Nearly fourty years ago since Mr. George Mason first commenced busi- ness in Wingham, coming liere from London Ont, where he was born he commenced business in books, Stet - theory and Fancy Goods. In 1879, he erected the fine block on.the cor- ner of Josephine and John Sts, known as the Mason block. Fitting up the store he has since occupied, with all the modern con- veniences for a large growing trade, be soon enjoyed, the privilege of con- ducting one of the best businesses in threshing' nu we bespeak for ,nut a busy season for thet f Mr. Grey arm a large district in this part of North - NEWS FROM HOME land and the immense profit to be some very fine harness at bargain 'splendid management of Mr. Elliott The firm provided large separate gained by the use of fertilizer. It is 1 prices. , is providing a good investment department for their various lines. A The following bit of verse was written also one of the great labour saving Just call and see Mr. Grey at his IThru hard work, thrift, energy and large department Por wall papers, in by a Huron County lad who has served problems largo showrooms opposite the Lep honesty of purpose, Mr. Ellett, has I which lines they deal extensively, to-dayas well,as is proven for some time in the trenches and ' be- by some of the greatest authorities on pands Hotel. • won well deserved s u c c e s s 'carrying a large and magniflcient speaks for all the boys "Over there.” soil cultivation. He owns the fine Stone Block in which stook of all kinds suitable for anykind Send us a line from Canada; A'short review from. an article by , BUS AND TRANSFER LINE., the Times mares its home, on the cor- i of a room or hall, from the low pric- Think bf u's fezaway, J. N. Harper, Director Farm Service This. important branch for public ter of Josephine and John streets, ed to the finest and best quality made When the night shadows are falling, 'Service, and 'and by the large volumne of trade g g, ., Remember us dear and say— , is in the careful and trusted publishes one of the brightest, hands of Mr. Alex Reid who for the cleanest and ttp-to-date newspapers of past en years has been the 'Johnnie the day, while the job printing dep- Review, Atlanta, Georgia applies as well to farmers of Ontario as to the U. S. Good luck to. the boys who are doing Ile says, 'Common labor is to -day on the Spot Boy' every time. There is ailment of his office Is perfection in fin keeping and satisfactory to their their bit the most sought after commodity in no More competent to be found, or a every particular. In 1914, Mr. Elliott. hundreds of customers. The Books In the far off battle lines, America. it is scarce thruout the roan who is more to be trusted in greatly enlarged the whole of this ;and Stationery department is also done in this, one is naturally led to understand that tthese prices are fully devotee to his work. In this he spec- ializes. Mr. Walker is also an Embalmer of the first order, having qualified and won his diploma from the Champion College of Embalming in 1899. and also gained the Government certificate for his high standing and proficiency His hearse and equipment for fun ' eral's is one the nicest order of things to be had for this service. Mr. Walker is agent for the Singer Sewing Machine. Of course when you mention "Sing- er" in the sewing machine line, that's 'nuff said. • MRS. J. A. CUMMINGS. The above lady carrys on one of i the most popular grocery stores in the town. Her many customers acclaim the choiceness of her goods, one will always find it easy and pleasant to buy their supplies here. Finest brands of Teas and Coffees, a spec- ialty. The freshest of all kinds of canned goods and a full and com- plete stock of general goceries for family use. Mrs. Cummings buys your butter and eggs and other farm produce for which she pays top market price in trade or cash. Just give Mrs. Cum- mings a tial for your next order and 'you will be pleased. WM. R. DYER. Tobacconist and Pool Room Pour years ago the above named gentleman purchased the Pool Room 1 and Tobacco o,r:in,.,ss for many !years carried on by Mr. A. M. Craw- ' ford next door to the Canadian Bank of Commerce, Mr, Dyer came to IWingham with the highest credentials as to good citizenship and capable abil ity to properly conduct such a busi- ness. Since residence here he has Per there are lots from dear old Canada, country. Farmers of the South are this all important business than Alex, fine block, building a large and sub- well stocked, with the newest and beat won the confidence and esteem of all, And lots from other -climes. especially worried over the situation. 'C'p to a month ago, two fline busses stntial addition, in the rear, moving I The fancy goods department is al- • We are giving our 1311 for honour, owning too much land for the along with a baggage dray, were used To keep dear Canada free; present supply of labor. A better in the service, now he has added an While our thoughts are forever turning plan would be not to increase the up-to-date auto -bus, which adds zest To our dear ones over the sea. acreage devoted to cultivation crops, to the transfer of passengers front but to ;produce more per acre, by the station to Hotel or where ever thee Vor nothing there is like the home news; use of FERTILIZER, manure, good may wish to be taken. This fine auto ]Prom mother, sweetheart, or wife, seed end unproved machinery. all of 'bus is so arranged, that parties on As it lifts our minds from the horrors of which will save labor. One ton of pleasure tent, can. be carrictl away in war, good fertilizer will do more good in Iiomfort and safety. Cnminercialmeri To a better and happier life. growing crops than will six times this i with their trunks ca:1 b'aspeedily telt, And a3 we read year message, amount of money expended i1. labor. en front t(iwn to town as they wish, A picture in fancy we see • The from the authority of a man do their business and return in half who knows the value of fertilizer, is the time of the old fashioned waggon, Of si weicoine.home that awaits us, worth paying attention to . In war' and at a moderate rate of e: pease. In the happy days to be. times the farmer should be doubly The baggage transfer iu direfully look So signal, dear, You are waitingt economies] of so valuable a commod', I ed alter with dispatch. Mr. Reid has Say to your trust you are true; ity as labor. It must not be wz.r•ted. I been the carrier of ti.l mails from And nothing will keep the victory 14ow is net the time to elmpioy i Pust Ofllce to trains during this time ]];rein the old Red, White acid Blue. labor to clean out fence Limners and ;and the drat tithe ball yet to be count- , • The Macon Block, by his affable and courteous manner and the honest and upright style in which he conducts this business. He carries a large stock of 'rob - ate os, Cigars, Cigerottes and Smoker's Sundries and does a large business both wholesale and retail. The Pool Rootn is equipped with five p ool tables and their necessaries ample number of comfortable chairs, 'or the players and onlookers, are. p'ro`vided, and everything essential for the onjoyment of this splendid game is tiroeided. N4 obsenty, loafing or anything to dist IA the harmony of this popular place is allowed. Mr. Addie Sheridan Who for over twenty years has helped to keep things In order, still occupies his place there, 1918 MODEL SUITS at 're -War Prick r That Paeans something to you rnen who find it hard to keep up with the rising cost of everything. Through close co-operation with a leading maker of men's clothes, and by being satisfied with a small margin of profit we are able to offer you the well- known That is several dollars less than it usually takes for a suit of equal value. Drop in and see these suits now, while our stock is still fresh and complete. H. E. ISARD & CO. Prnniiri1__1anted' Highest Cash Price Paid For s BUTT R1 11 " •1 'f"'.`•,I ` ' 'tis "3 Ri £ w J. Gunns Fertilizer Always in Stack. Warehouse will be open Saturday evenings from. 7till 9p.m. GUNNS LIMITE E.111. Branch (Manager Phone 2.5 Wingham, Ont. W hit+• Church Mrs, James Middleton of Molesworth is visiting her mother, Mrs Mirehouse, Misses Mary and Sarah Sharpe of Teeswater are spending a few days with their aunt, Mrs Hendnrson Miss H. Gallagher of Lucknow spent the week -end with her cousin, iVirs. Andrew Fox Mrs O. M Chowen and Miss Bessie Chowen have returned from a few weeks' holiday on the Georgian Bay. Mr. and Mrs Wm. Mac Viillan of Alpena, Mich., Miss Christena Finlayson of Chicago and Miss Elizabeth Finlayson of Detroit were guests on Saturday at the homes of Mrs. Mac Ross and Mrs. Thos Moore. Miss Edith Campbell of Toronto visited at Mr. John Campbell's last week Miss Irene Taylor of Wingham is visit- ing her grandparents, Mr and Mrs Jas. Morrison. Mrs Charles Gillespie of Toronto was a week -end guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Gillespie. Miss Nora Falconer is visiting her sister, Mrs Elgin Wellwood, 'of Orange- ville. Miss Evelyn M. Gaunt spent a few days last week with her cousin Miss Jean McIntosh of Teeswater. Mr. and lits. D. H, Martin spent Sun- day with St. Helens' friends. Miss Freda Coiling of Ripley visited her sister, Mrs Duncan MacTavish, 'ast we. Miseks Ada Clubb has retuned from St Marys, where she spent the past three months with her aunt, Mrs Wm Dow, Miss Greta Fox of Wingham General Hospital is home for two weeks' vacation. Miss Millie MacGregor of Toronto and hire, James MacGregor of Langside visited relatives here last week Miss 11 Peddle spent the weekend with her friend, Miss L Ilctherington,•of Mo. ss Margaret Gillies, who recently graduated from Wingham lettcineai Col- lege, left this week to take .t position in Toronto. M re, B Sperling i:t visiting her friend, Mist Stefle Kirke, of Dungannon. Rev. ,T Henry Martin with Sire Mar -1 tin and children Sieve come from Strath- 1 1 1 1 clair, Manitoba, on a visit to +he former's mother, Mrs. Wm Martin, of East • Wawanos Rev lit•, 1V1a:Lean of Ripley preached. in the Presbyterian church on Sunday On August 25th Rev. James Scohie of MacIntyrc, Ont., will preach. Miss Lillian Longman had charge of the guild meeting on Friday night. Misses I{. Terriff and Evelyn Garton sang a duet. The leader for this week is Mr. Frank Ross Mr. and \Irs Calvin I Clubb of Lon- don are visiting the tormer's parents, Mr. and Mrs, John Clubb, Threshing operations began on Satur day when Mr, Gibson Gillespie moved his outfit to Mr .Walter Marshall's in Cutross. Messrs John Craig and John Eglestone are with the machine this season. The storm of last Tuesday tore off part of the roat of Mr A 13. Pardon's har waro store an did considerable of damage to the building. Miss Anderson of St. Helens, spent the weekend at the home 0f her sister, •%ars. Robert Pardon. Mr. R W Simpson motored to Kintail on Sunday an i spent the day with his brother, Dr, Arthur A Simpson. Miss Olive Clow has accepted the posi- tion of teacher at No. 14 school. West Wawano:,h The trustees of No. 9 school, Kinloss, have secured Miss Campbell of Proton as teacher. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Casemore received the sad' news last week al the death of their second son, Pte. Roy Caseniore, in France, 'l'hc cause of death is unknown. Pte• Casemore enlisted with the Bruce Battalion in the winter of 1916, went overseas in October and remained in England until a few weeks ago, when he crossed to France. His elder brother, Pte, Alex., enlisted with the Buren Battaiion acid is on active servica%tu" France Ile was twenty-two year* Al age. Dynamite Bound At 81. Marys A sensational find of fit) pounds of dyn- aniitr was unearthed by workmen at the Horse Shoe Quarry. It is 1 itiOno •d to have been ]ridden by some Austrian work- man, about two yearl ago, when , +1 pounds of dynamite was 'nti .cd. it 'a not known what tx'carne of tite balance,