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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1918-10-24, Page 1Cyr I. vtnig Victory For Foch and Freedom ! Buy Victory Bonds; Single Copies - Three Cents Loan Campaign 6i:tante opens in Wingham on Monday. morning KILLED AT 8ENERYN Monday afternoon of last week the community was shocked to learn that Alexander Fraser, who has been making his home with his niece, Miss Fraser, who owns the store at Henfryn, was instantly killed by the afternoon express. He was going over to the station house expecting to meet a relative supposed to be coming by train. Henfryn is only a st.,pping place, it seems, when passengers are desirous of going to or leaving that point, as far as that train is concerned. There being none such Monday express did not stop and Mr. Fraser was struck at the crossing. He was thrown about 50 feet and was instantly killed, In addition to the crushing of his skull, his ribs on left side was broken and his legs badly damaged. Train came to a standstill as quickly as possible and then backed up to tb% sten of the accident. Coroner Dr. Milne, of Blyth, was com- municated with, and an inquest was ordered for that evening at Henfryn. The body was viewed, a medical report ordered and the inquest adjourned to the Town Hall, Brussels, next Monday. Mr. Fraser, who was unmarried, was 78 years of age but quite active. The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon from the home of his niece, Mrs. Robt. Shaw, Bluevale, burial being made in Wingham cemetery. Blyth ' Mrs (Rev) G. Telford has been seriously xih.during the past week. Her condition is slightly improved. Anniversary services of the Methodist +church have been postponed until further notice, Reeve Taylor and Mr. James Burns, ne enumerators for polls one and two in Blyth, completed their work and forward- ed copies to Returning Officer Walker of Gorrie, A former highly respected citizen in the person ,of Mr., Ernest Robinson, passed away in Seaforth on Thursday last. De- ceased had only been ill about a week with Spanish influenza. A widow and two children have the sympathy of a large circle of friends. Mr: Harvey Robinson, deceased's brother, accompanied the re- mains to the Kirkton cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. James Tiernay received word from the record office that their son, Arthur, was killed in action. Pte. Tier- nay joined the 161st Hurons. Salem Mr. and Mrs. Robert McMichael visit- ed friends at Tara last week Pte. Harry Westlake has returned from England where he was after serving for some time in the trenches. Those in this community who have silos have had them filled lately. The corn was a very good crop considering a cold backward weather which we had at the time the corn was sown. EVERYBODY'S COLUMN pARGAIN FOR QUICK SALA-Pony and U Outfit. Appply to F. J. HILL FOR SALE -175 apple barrals, 44 feet of 5• Inch 4 ply canvass belting. TIis FRYFOGLE HANDLE WORKS. Felt SALE OR RENT. -House containing 6 rooms, stable and 3 aeres land. Apply to R. J. BLOOMFIELD. IOUSE TO LET -7 rooms, Apply to TRE WESTERN FOUNDRY CO. j1LDMAY CIDER MILL -We wish to in- • form the nubile that we are prepared to make cider and apple butter evory Tueedgy, Wednesday and Thursday. We have three cooking machines installed and can do the wo^k neat and promptly. Bring your apples to -Mildmay, No sugar Is required. First class goods guaranteed. Hi noorr BROS. SHEEP FOR SALE.-Leister lambs of both 1.0 sex for sale, Bred from a registered ram. Apply to HY. DEACON, Lot 39, eon. 10, East Wawanosh. fi0 RENT, -.A. good seven roomed house, all conveniences. Apply to RouT. KNOT. ANTED. -One thousand (1000) dressed geese, dry picked, forThanksgiving. Phone 62 for lees. W. 3'. ARMOUR. WARNING The person who picked up a pair of shoes on xosephino `tt. on Thursday evening would do well to return them to the owner at the Bruns- wick Hotel betorahe is asked for them. TENDERS WANTED The Municipal Council of the Township of Morris aro at -king for tenders for the trees on the sideroad between lots 10 and 11, eon 4 The tenders will be opened at the township hall on Tuesday, October 29th, 1018. Oho highest; or any tender hot necessarily accepted A. MAc1WSN, Clerk. Lott & McDonald will hold an Auction Sale of 40 HEAD OF CATTLE Gordon IV1cDonald'ts Stables BRUSSELS •T t j NOV.SATURDAY, O2nd 5 Fresh Cows with calf at foot 6 Springer Cows 15 Two -year-olds .15 Yearlings All high-ciash Durham Cattl+ t1 good condition. 4. Lott A McDonald, J4e.'"Fn,y+tor, Prop. . Auctlonier. s)) 0111., •.,,.....,...,...,. per&oila.i Mr, T. R. I3ennett was in Goderich and Clinton on Monday. Mr, William Everitt of Detroit. is visit- ing with relatives in town. Mr. Ralph Thompson moved his fam- ily from Lower Wingham to Seaforth this week. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Nash of Sarnia are guests at the home of their son, Mr. E. J. Nash, Centre St. Miss Annie L. Wilson, a probation officer of Toronto Juvenile Court, has returned to the city, after spending; the holiday at her home in town. Mr. Thos. Huntley has returned to Tor- onto. We are pleased to note that his wife, Mrs. Huntley, is recovering nicely ter her recent illness at the home of her arents, Mr. and Mrs. John Armour, Mr. W. H. Haines was in Hamilton and Toronto last week and white in Hamilton he attended the wedding of his grand- daughter, -Miss Edith Gingrich, daughter of Mr. and• Mrs, A. Gingrich, formerly of Wingham tel ,,Mr. Edward Austee, of Hamilton, 1111..,... .. .. ... .•..,..•..,..,..,..,..,..,.., 1;11.1 ,. ;.{0010 1;110 q..,..,.. f In order to guard against the .;. spread. -.of the influenza epidemic •y •3'. the "churches, schools, colleges, y ._, theatres, etc., will remain closed T. • until further notice, .i. • DR. R. L. STrlvArtT, M. .1 -I 0. •_• N•{{•f { 1.•. Nom. {•1. f •f'•'1.{ N••{•.{•{•;M { •. .f•H ... .. 1111... .r.... Patriotic Notes The Patriot Society wishes to an- nounce that. the monthly teas in the country will ,be discontinued while the present epidemic lasts. Also that the Society's rooms will not be open until further notice. Died of Wounds Friends of Mrs. R. Chettleburgh of Wingham are indeed sorry to hear that her husband, Pte. Robt. Chettleburgh who was reported wounded, is now re- ported died of wounds. Besides his wife he is survived by three children. A fur- ther announcement will appear next week. Scheme To Go Ahead The Bruce Preparedness League met at Walkerton last week. It was decided that Major Moffatt go on with' his ar- rangements for Bruce soldiers to settle in Shackleton Tp. Some 37 will go up at once to erect buildings and they will re- ceive $3.50 per day and their board-Ches• • ley enterprise. Corporal Holmes Wounded Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Holmes received official notice on Monday that their son, Corporal John E. Holmes, had been ad- mitted to No. 4 Hospital, France, suffer- ing from gunshot wound in the right shoulder. Corporal Holmes went to France in February where he was attach, ed to the 18th Battalion. In April he was wounded in the face and was in hospital in r ranee fourteen weeks, return- ing to his battalion in July, wheae he has been through all the heavy fighting up til tiow. Whit ;church Mrs Kelly and Miss McEwen of Ailsa Craig were visitors at the home of Mr and,Mrs. Geo. Wilson last week. Mr. Mac Ross lost a valuable calf dur• ing the severe efectrical.storm on Sunday night. The schools and churches in this dis- trict are closed on account of the out break of influenza Messrs Mac Ross and Frank Henry represented the Presbyterian congrega- tion at the Presbytery meeting on Thurs- day to present the call to Rev. James Scobie, Pte. Fred Clubb, second son of Mr and Mrs John Clubb, has been reported wounded in the forehead during the recent fighting, He enlisted from Sask. and went overseas last spring. Pte. David Kennedy, third son of Mr. and Mrs. William Kennedy, of Kinloss, has been wounded in the foot, This is the third of their sons to be reported in the casualty list during the past few weeks. Many old friends of Rev, G P. Duncan of Port Credit will extend their sympathy to him in the loss of his youngest son, Capt. Allan B, Duncan, M C , reported killed In action on September 30 Capt. Duncan wilt be remembered by many of the young people here, having attended No, 10 school during his father's pastorate, He was twenty years of age. His elder brother, Lieut. Gordon, was killed in 1915, and Lieut. Wallace has been invalided home, BORN GALDRA1Thr.--In Brussels, on Oct. Oth, 1918, to Mr. and Mrs. John II. Gal- braith, a son. Knott+. ---in Morris township, on October 10th, 1918, to Mr. and Mrs. Wnh. King, a daughter. WrI1,nent.•--In Grey township, on Oct. 4th 1918, to Mr, and Mrs. C. Stanley Wheeler, a son Frignl,A' ---At Centralia, on Saturday, `'' Oct, 12th, to Rev. W. A. and Mrs. la *(nee.1-Iattie Reid), a eon -Wendell Irving." :- WINWIAM, ONT,, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24th, 1918 PRECAUTIONS AOAINST iIVQ FLUENZA (1) The sick should be separated from the healthy. This is especially important in the case of'first attacks in the house- hold. (2) Discharges from the nose and the mouth should not be allowed to get dry on a pocket handkerchief or inside the house, office or factory. They should at once be collected in paper or clean rags and burned. If this cannot he done, they should be dropped into a vessel contain- ing water. (3) Infected articles and rooms should be cleansed and disinfected. Ilse disin- fectants everywhere. Wash the hands frequently. (4) Those attacked should not on any account, mingle with other people for at least a period of ten days from the com- mencement of the attack. In severe cases they should remain away from work for a longer period. (5) Special attention should be given to cleanliness and ventilation. Warta clothing should be worn, the feet should be kept dry and all 'unnecessary exposure avoided, Voters' Lists for By -Election The voters' lists to be used 'n the forth- coming by-election in North Huron are being prepared under the direction of the registration board for the county of Hur- on, composed of the county judges, Messrs. Dickson and Lewis, County Crown Attorney Seager, Sheriff Reynolds and the registrar of the High Court, Mr: D, McDonald. Enumerators prepare the lists for the various polling sub -divisions; these are submitted to the registration board and are printed or typewritten, and provision is then made for the hearing of appeals. The system is a new one which has come into effect along with the exten- sion of the franchise to women. , Sentenced for Stealing Cattle In the County Judge's Criminal Court today, before His Honor Judge Dickson, William Brodhagen, of the township of Logan, pleaded guilty to three charges of stealing cattle In one case he stole four head of cattle from a farmer, drove them nine miles to his own place, and sold them to a drover, using the money as part pay- ment on an automobile. It was six weeks before the owner found out what had happened to his cattle and recovered them. Two head of cattle belonging to another farmer were taken at the same time, and the third charge dated back to December, 1916. Mr. J. M. Best, of Sea - forth, who appeared for Brodhagen, put in a strong plea for leniency. His Honor sentenced the prisoner to three months in jail and a fine of $200 and costs of $148 and $30 for compensation. and in default of payment an additional six months in jail. Crown Attorney Seager prosecuted. WINS MILITARY MEDAL L. -Cour. FRED Titurranf, ,N, M. M. Son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Templeman who was recently awarded the military medal for distinguished service on the battlefield. Women's Institute We regret that on account of the epidemic of influenza 'in town it was necessary to postpone our social. Will the members kindly attend to the collect- ing and have it completed this month. It will be necessary to send Christmas cheer to the soldiers as early in November as possible. The regular monthly meeting will be held Thursday, October 31st, if conditions in town warrant it. Remember the knit- ting contest. Yarn can always be pro- cured at Miss Struthers'. Knitters al- ways wanted. Wedded in Nebraska Many Wingham friends will be interest- ed in the following announcement from the Omaha (Nebraska) Sunday World - Herald of September 15t11:_._ -Announce- ment is made of the marriage of Miss Ita Kathryn Feehan, daughter of Mr. and John S. Feehan, of Omaha, to Mr. Joseph B. N. Doyle, of Grandview, Wash., son of Judge B. N. Doyle, formerly of Goderich, Ontario, Canada. The ,, wedding took place at Yakima, Wash., 011 Aug. 7th at St, Joseph's church, North Yakima, Ya- kiina, 'Wash. The groom's parents and sisters were present at the cehemony. The young couple are at home at St I3ernard's fruit ranch, Grandview, Wash." Mr. Doyle is a former member of the staff of the Wingliam branch of the Bank orf Hamilton. OCTOBER NUPTIALS HAINin -LLOYD At 6 o'clock Wednesday morning, October 16th, the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Lloyd, John St„ Wingham, was the scene of a very pretty wedding, when their daughter, Annie Olivia, was united In marriage to James Victor Haines, son of Mr, and Mrs. John R Haines of Morris township, Rev, E. F. Armstrong officiating. The bride, who was unattended, wore a very pretty navy blue suit, with black hat, and corsage bouquet. Miss May Lloyd, sister of the bride, played the wedding march. After a short trip to points east, they will reside in Morris township, and will be followed by the best wishes of a host of friends. Now or Never Now is the time to assist Dave Lougheed win the big automobile contest in connection with the London Free Press. If you are taking the paper and it does not run out until next year, you are quite safe in giving Dave a renewal. Your paper will be credited a year ahead and you assist an invalid who has fought valiently in the South African war and who would if at all able be fighting for you in this present war. Give him a lift and you will not be spending money foolishly either for the paper is well worth $$4.00 per year. LOCAL ITEMS Fresh Trout and Herring at Nortrop's Butcher Shop on Thursday. Mr. Jos. McBurney has pullets five months and one week old that have com- menced to lay, They are white leghorns and were purchased from Mr, F. J. Hill's stock. Mr. McBurney purchased 130 day old chicks and has not lost any, F. J Hill offers one quarter lessons to any person purchasing a piano from him. Offer open till Xmas, but don't delay as pianos are advancing in price and they may be taxed any minute. Anyone buy- ing a talking machine from us can turn it in on a piano at price paid if not badly scratched. ,w,w., .,...,•..0.10.1 w.. .,_...,,.01010..,~ LVcaE items THE ADvANOE from now until Dec. 31st, 1919, for $1.50 to new subscribers. Mrs, Duncan B. Anderson has moved to town and taken rooms. lathe Griffin block. Miss Gillies, B. A„ of Toronto, has accepted a position on the staff of the Wingham High School The death occurred in London on Fri- day morning of William Harding, a grocery traveller, _ well known in this district. Your nose and throat. Hot beds for Spanish "Flu" germs. Protect yourself today. Use 12exa11 Antiseptic Solution. Sold at McKibbon's Drug Store. Although a few sales have been called off because of the epidemic and a slump in prices, the sales of F. J. Lewis and Jas. S. Carr were big successes. We are pleased to note that Mr. Gordon Rintoul, formerly of Wingham, has been recommended for a commission in the Imperial Forces and leaves for overseas shortly. Dr. Redmond is recovering from an attack of influenza and expects to be in his office on Monday. He has a supply of influenza vaccine which will be ad- ministered to any wild call at the house. The Johnston Evangelists have closed their services in Goderich owing to the influenza epidemic. Mr. and Mrs, John- ston have gone to their home in Croton, Ont„ and Miss Ditzell and Mr. Swartz- baugh to their homes in Kansas and Illinois. Owing to the influenza epidemic the meeting of the Turnberry Red Cross Society on Friday, October 26th, has been cancelled. Christmas boxes will be sent to the boys at the front about November 12th Yarn may be procured from Miss Maggie. McDougall on the sixth con. and at the Glenannan post office on the tenth concession, The Victory Loan Campaign will be launched at 9 o'clock on Monday morn"- ing. orn=ing. The canvassers for Wingham are Jas. G. Stewart and Ritchie & Cosens; and for Turnberry, Paul Powell and John W. King. Dr. A. J. Irwin is chairman of the publicity dept. of the organization and Mr. R. Vanstone is chairman of the canvassing committee. eserfARICS ONTARIO ELECTION ACT, 1918 Notice of Sittingsof Rovising Officers ELECTORAL DISTRICT OF NORTH HURON TO WIT ; TAKE NOTICE that the lists of voters for Poiling Subdivisions numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, in the Municipality of the Township of Howick; numbered 1, in the Municipality of the Village of Wroxeter; 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, in the Municipality of the Town of Wingham; 1, 2, 3 and 4, in the Municipality of the Township of Turnberry; 1 and 2, in the Municipality of the Village of Blyth; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 in the Munici- pality of the Township of Morris; 1; 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, in the Municipality of the Township of Ashfield; 1, 2 3, 4 and 5, in the Municipality of the Township of East Wawanosh. and 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 in the Municipality of the Township of West Wawa - nosh; have been prepared by the Enumerators and have been delivered to the Clerk of this Board by the Returning Officer. •. AND THAT His Honor Judge E. N. Lewis has been appointed Revising Officer for the purpose of hearing complaints and appeals as to the said Lists for the Town- ship of Howick and the Village of Wroxeter; His Honor Judge Lewis H. Dickson has been appointed Revising Officer for the purpose of hearing complaints and appeals as to the said lists for the Town of Winghamand the Township of Turnberry; D Mc- Donald, Esquire, has been appointed Revising Officer for the purpose of hearing com- plaints and appeals as to the said lists for the Vihage of Blyth and the Township of Morris. R. G. Reynolds, Esquire, has been appointed Revising Officer for the pur- pose of hearing complaints andappeals as to the said lists of the Township of Ash- field. C. Seager, Esquire, has been appointed Revising Officer for the purpose of hearing complaints aid appeals as to the said lists for the Townships of East Wawa - nosh and West Wawanosh. AND FURTHER TAI< E NOTICE that the sittings of the said Revising Officers will be held as follows: In the Town Hall, Wroxeter, on Friday, the 15th day of November, 1918, to hear complaints as to the said lists of voters for the Polling Subdivions in the Village of Wroxeter. In the Town Hall, Gorrie, on Saturday, the 16th day of November, 1918, to hear complaints as to the said lists of voters for the Polling Subdivisions in the Township of Howick. In the Town Hall. Wingham, on Wednesday, the 13th day of November, 1918, to hear complaints as to the skid lists of voters for the Polling Subdivisions in the Town of Wingham. In the Township Hall, Bluevale, on Thursday, the 14th day of November, 1918, to hear complaints as to the said lists of voters for the Polling Subdivions in the Township of Turnberry, In the Industrial Hall, Blyth, on Wednesday, the 13th day of November, 1918, to hear complaints as to the said voters' lists for the Polling Subdivisions in the Vil- lage of Blyth. In the Township Hall, Morris, on Thursday. the 14th day of November, 1918, to hear complaints as to the said voters' lists for the Polling Subdivisions in the Town- ship of Morris. In the Township Hall, Ashfield, on Wednesday, the 13th day of November, 1918, to hear complaints as to the said voters' lists for the Polling Subdivisions numbered 1, 2 and '3, in the Township of Ashfield, and in the Township Hall, Ashfield, on Thursday, the 14th day of November, 1918, to hear complaints as to the said voters' lists for Polling Subdivisions numbered 4, 5, 6 and 7, in the Township of Ashfield In the Foresters' Hall, Belgrave, on Wednesday, the 13th day of November, 1918, to hear complaints as to the said voters' lists for the Polling Subdivisions in the Township of East Wawanosh, and in the Township Hall, West 'Wawanosh, on Thurs. day, the 14th day of November, 1918, to hear complaints as to the said voters' lists for tate Polling Subdivisions in the said Township of West Wawanosh. 1 ach sitting commencing at 10:30 o'clock in the forenoon, AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that any voter who desires to complain that the namesof anypersons entitled tobe entered on the said lists have been omitted from the salve, or that the names of persons who are not entitled to be voters have been entered on the lists, may, not less than 5 clear days before the dates fixed for the sittings of Revising Officers, apply, complain or appeal to have his own name or the names or of any otherperson corrected in, entered on or removed from the lists, prepared under the Ontario Election Act, 1918. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that such appeals must be by notice in writ - Mg in the prescribed form, signed by the complainant, and given or left for him at his residence or place of business, on or before the said date, to the Clerks of the Revising Officers as follows: Mrs. I,. Walker, Gorrie, as to appeals for the Township of Howick; D. M, Mc- Tavish, Wroxeter, for the Village of Wroxeter; J. F. Groves, Wingham, for the Town of Wingham; I'aul Powell, Wingham, for the Township of Turnberry; A. Elder, Blyth, for the Village of Blyth; Joseph Stothers, Blyth, for the Township of Morris; T. G. Allen, Dungannon, for the Township of Ashfield; A. Porterfield, Belgrave, for the Township of haat Wawanosh; W. Wilson, Lacknow P. 0., for the Township of West Wawanosh. LEWIS H. DICKSON, Chairmain Voters' Regiatretion Board, County of Huron. THE DEATH ROLL ALEXANDER MAcDONALD Another of the old pioneers passed away at his home in Culross on Wednes- day, October 16th, in the person of Alexander MacDonald, in his 88th year, The funeral was held to Wingham cem- etery on Friday afternoon, Rev. I). Perris conducted the services. MRS. PETER FRY. OOIJt A former highly respected resident of Wingham passed to the Great Beyond at her home in Toronto on Tuesday of last week in the person of Mrs. Peter Fryfogle. She was in her 55th year and had been a sufferer from cancer for some time. Her brothers, Wm H Davidson and wife, John Davidson and wife, and Robert Davidson attended the funeral in Toronto on Friday. NDRMAN E. NIt'uoLLs On Thursday afternoon Mr. A. J. Nicholls left for Toronto to see his eldest son, Norman, who was very low with pneumonia. On Friday morning he pass- ed away and the remains were brought to Wingham for burial in the family plot. Norman went overseas with the medical corps of the 1st contingent at the com- mencement of the war. He returned to Canada in July of 1916 after the death of his mother and stayed home for a few weeks before returning to France. A few months ago he was sent back to Canada owing to ill health. Norman was in his 26th year and was very popular with his associates. The funeral was held from his father's residence on Sunday afternoon to Wingham cemetery. • JOHN MILTON HoprER When at his work in the munition fac• tory in Seaforth, John Milton Hopper was taken ill with Spanish Influenza and left Saturday for his home on the third line of Morris where he succumbed to the disease on Thursday morning. Deceased was a highly respected young man arid was in his 30th year. His death is made all the more sad because that he was to have been married in the next couple of weeks He is survived by his parents, five brothers and three sisters who have t he sympathy of a host of friends. At the time of writing the family are nearly all sick with the influenza. The funeral was held on Friday after- noon from the residence of his parents, b.r. and Mrs. John Hopper, interment was made in Brandon cemetery. JERRY MADDIGAN Friends of Jerry Maddigan were shock- ed to hear of his death on Friday morning. A few days ago he contracted influenza which later developed into pneumonia which resulted in his death in spite of the fact that he received tender care and nursing at the home of his uncle, Mr. J. J. Cunningham. Deceased was a highly respected young man and was born in Toronto 27 years ago. About two years ago he accepted a position as assistant manager of the Western Foundry where hewas very popular with all the em- ployees. Rev Father Fallon performed the last sad rites and interment was made in the R. C cemetery, Wingham, on Saturday morning. He is survived by two brothers who were present at the funeral. MRs, CHARLES V. BESSERETS Mrs. Charles V. Besserer died in the General Hospital, Stratford, on Monday, October 21st, in her 33rd year. Deceased is a daughter of Mrs. Spotton, Gorrie, and was a resident of Detroit. Mr. Besserer is superintendent of the air craft dept, of Ford works. Her many old friends in this district will regret to hear of her untimely end. The funeral washeld to Gorrie cemetery on Tuesday afternoon. Besides her mother, she is survived by one sister, Mrs. J. T. Strong of Gorrie and four brothers, George Spotton of Wingham, Corp. A. H. Spotton who has been overseas for three years, W. J. Spotton, deputy reeve of Howick, and Robt. A. who has recently purchased the Wingham. Marble Works, The relatives have the sympathy of a large circle of friends REGINALD D. BIRlcETT Among the deaths that have occurred recently one of the saddest is that of Reginald D. Birkett. The deceased was in his usual health until about ten days ago when he was stricken with influenza. Despite every care he gradually grew worse and on Saturday and Sunday little hopes were held for his recovery, and shortly after noon on Monday he passed away. He was married in April last to Margaret Van Norman and was in his 27th year. He was a highly respected young man and a general favorite in Wingham. He was in the employ of the Dominion Bank for some years and of late held the responsible position as account- ant at the Western Foundry. At the time of writing Mrs. Birkett is very low with the same dreaded disease.ease. The relatives have the sympathy of a large circle of friends in their time of trouble. The late Mr. Birkett was born in Dalton, England, where his people still reside. Three brothers are serving their King and Country and one brother is secretary of the Grain Exchange at Fort William. MARGARET VANNottMAN Just before going to press we learn that Mrs. Birsett passed away on Wednesday triorning. She was in her 25th year. The hats Mr. and Mrs. Birkett were a must *nimble young couple ,and their early ..behlt.... = 1 at 9 o'clock. Subscriptions: $1,50 per year. • n„14 ...a .i'4r' r.MADAyaS.;WAY.OkIT . t1t2r1fi ::,Torn' ' 2i0 ADA!, K'AVpiItk.. UMW. S7'Ctbtt". McKibbon's ONE CENT SALE NOW GOING ON See page 4 for list of Biggest Bar- gains ever offered. Important Notice quest alt who haus uerespectfullyre- colds or come in contact with anyone suffering from the "Flu" to write or phone their orders during this sale which orders will have preferred atten- tion. We want every one that comes with the crowd to our sale to feel perfectly secure as our store is disinfected every hour since the start of the - epidemic. J. Walton McKibbon Druggist and Optician demise is much regretted. The double l funeral was held from the residence of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. V. R. VanNorman, Minnie St. on Wednesday afternoon. 'Be- sides her parents she is survived by three sisters to whom the deepest sympathy is extended. Rev. D. Perrie conducted the funeral service and interment was made in the Wingham cemetery. MARY JACKSON Another of the old settlers .of East Wawanosh passed to her Eternal Home on Sunday in the person of Mary Jackson, relict of the late Michael Walker.. De- ceased was in her 82nd year. . The funeral was held from the residence of her son Elisha, to Wingham cemetery on Tuesday afternoon, The deceased settled in Wawanosh, almost sixty years ago. Along with her husband she moved to Wingham eighteen years ago, but for the past eight years since the death of her husband, she has re- sided in Toronto and East Wawanosn. The late Mrs. Walker, was one of the founders of the Brick Methodist Church. In 1904 this esteemed old couple celebrat- ed their golden wedding. The late Mrs. Walker is survived by one daughter and seven sons, viz; Mrs. J. E. Anderson, R. A. and Jackson of Toronto, Elisha and Isaac of East Wawanosh, George of Grims- by, Wes. of Goderich and James of Wing - ham. Another son Thos. E. died about two years ago. Belgrave Mr. and Mrs. John A. Geddes spent a few days with friends in Bluevale this week. Mr. and Mrs. John McGuire received the sad news that one of their sons had died with pneumonia in England. Harvey Watson is under the doctor's care. We are sorry to hear that Mrs. Wm. Ferguson, of 5th line, is under the doctor's care. We are glad to report that Mrs. George Jordan who has been ill for some time is improving. On account of the epidemic which is so prevalent yin the community there was no services in any of the churches last Sun- day. The school is also closed. Mr. George Proctor is erecting a fine new stable on his lot in the village. Mrs. Munro has returned after visiting with friends in the east. Jamestown We are glad to hear that Miss Pearl Payne, who is sick with the Flu at Blyth is over the worst and is on the mend. We trust she will soon be 0. K. Her mother, Mrs. B. Payne, is nursing her. Miss May Burke who went to help her brother Billie and family in their sickness with the Flu, has taken the trouble and,is on the sick list, We hear however, that she is on the mend. Some of the farmers of this vicinity were getting their corn cut last week. Messrs. Hall & Bishop, of 8th con. Grey, didthh work. • Mr. and Mrs. McCall of Bluevale, visited at Wn1 King's on Sunday. Mrs. Wm. King and baby giri are getting along nicely we, are pleased to state. Mr. Bert Stephens of Stratford is visit- ing with his aunt, Mrs. James Wallace, at present. Wroxeter The Methodist and Preehyterien Churches else the schools are cloned for * time to prevent the spread of influenza. As yet no cases are heard of in town. TREADEASY' CUSHION OUTSOL FiLLiNG LEATHER IN -SOLE TREAD! ASY This ." Empress Cushion Treadeasy Shoe" is perhaps the "most talked about" shoe to- day in Canada, being easy fit- ting, very flexible and the moat comfortable shoe made any- • where. It is made also in Blucher laced and Oxford styles. We are agents for this comfort- able shoe .which is made in Canada. Rubbers! • It is poor policy to b without Rubbers. We have Rubbers in alistyles to fit Men's, Wo- men's and Children's Shoes correctly. The cost is small while the protection is great. W. J. Greer The Good Shoe Store *OM jOwetraRataet____- • 9stre C IRISTIE'. - PHONE 59 Canada Food Board License No. 8---278. Cured and = Smoked Meats a is 11- f If you want something appetiz- ing, we've got it. Our cooked and smoked specialties are very care- fully selected and show no waste whatever to the consumer, Come to Christies _ FOR YOUR TEA AND COFFEE ToP Nort'Ir QL,"ALITY ALtt'A -4 Mr, John Hamilton has purchased J. Allan's house on Queen street. Mrs, M. McLennan is at present visit. Ing friends at Brantford. Mee. John Hamilton spent last week in Toronto attending her San who was ill, We are pleased to hear he is improving, Mutt Cassie Harris is visiting' friends at Hensel'. Mels, l'i•e.l Davey spent a few clays Irl Toronto last week, ■ i II 1