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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1918-11-21, Page 1Single Copies = Three Cents OVER THE TOP Winglulat and Turnberry Reuel $310,000 for Victory Loan Although the objective set tor Wingham and vicinity wee higher than several other places with a much larger population, yet we cau with pride report that Wingham and Turnberry have gone over the top with honors. When all returns are in it is estimated that over $310,000 worth of Victory 13onds have been sold, In Wing - ham alone 400 persons purchased bonds, which means one to every six people. The Victory Loan Flag will soon float in Wingham, W. C. T. H. Notes '.Che regular meeting of the W. C. T. U. 1 he held at the home of Mrs. T. T, field Thursday afternoon of this week at 3 o'clock, A large attendance is requested, Refreshments will be served. Women's Institute The regular monthly meeting of the Institute will be held at 3 o'clock, Thugs- - ' day, Nov, 28th. Will the collectors please have their work completed so that returns can be made at this meeting; Knitters can get a supply of yarn from Miss Struthers. Political Meetings • Geo. Spottori Independent Conserva- tive Candidate, in the approaching bye - election will give his lecture entitled "The kaiser Band in Tory Land" or "How to steal Conventions" in Blyth on Friday evening Nov. 22nd and in Lucknow on Saturday evening, Nov. 23rd, A program of music, singing and humorous readings will also be given. Another Wingham Hero Falls Mrs. Errold Drummond received the sad news on Thursday last that her brother, Pte. H. J. Bond was dangerously ill with gunshot wound in the head and on Saturday word was received that he ddaha died of wounds on Nov. Oth, 1918 H. J. Bond enlisted in the Wingham achment of the 161st Huron Battalion and before enlisting was employed with the Wingharn branch 61 the Dominion Bank. Will Improve Pumps A special. meeting of the Wingham town council was " held on November 14th. Owing to the absence of Mayor Binkley and Reeve .Tipling, Councillor Gurney was voted to the chair. It was moved by Councillors Spotton and Patterson that the waterworks committee be empowered to proceed with all the needed improve- ments to the pumps, Glor-rie Mrs. O. Querrin was a visitor in Toronto last week. Mr. R Wright of Dakota Is visiting with his sister, Mrs. B. Harding. Mr. Wm. Montgomery has moyed to Wroxeter where he recently purchased a house from Mr J. Hamilton. J. G. and Mrs. Armstrong were guests of the former's father on Sunday. return- ing to Luoknow the same evening. Bradnock has sold his 100 acre r ip;tos. ust north of the village to Mr. John u 85 . r. n the a m of 00 - Mso for$ Robinson gets possession in January next. On Thursday evening a public sheeting was held in the town hall when addresses were given by Dr. Case, the Conservative candidate, Hon. I. B. Lucas. George Spotton, independent candidate, arid Dudley --Holmes. Dr. J. Armstrong oc- eupied the chair .• The Attorney Gen- eral's address was very interesting. He showed up the position of the Liberal candidate's standing not to be that of the befit elements of the party nor in accord- ance with the position taken by the leader of the opposition and every mem-• ber of the House but one. Mr. George Spotton followed in his usual able way endeavoring to show that he had been cheated out of being tate choice of the Conservative convention. Mr. Holmes occupied a short time showing' that the. proceedings at the convention were regular and fair explaining the disputed ballot and his own position in the matter. LOVE AND HATRED The fallowing letter was sent home by a Teeswater soldier. It was taken from a German about Oct. ist and showed signs of wear. It is evidentally a girl writing to her sweetheart and shows the German hatred for England. Linz, April 22, 1918 My Dear Fritz -From day to day I have waited for some sign of your being alive (Lebenszeichen), but, alas! in vain. I hope that you are well, and that every thing is going well with you. Indeed I know you have so many responsible dut- ies to perform that they hinder your time for writing to me, Matters are interest- ing these times, our arms are covering themselves with glory. Your last inform- ing letter I received on March 28th. It was to me a great source of happiness be - cerise your noble deeds are an inspiration to me. But can it be that you are not receiving my letters, I truly wonder at your long silence, 'With intense interest I follow he struggle • on the western front, and it is with positive satisfaction that I see Eng- land receiving her well deserved flogging (Prugel) for all the misery that she has produced The lustful English must be for ever hewed down, and to all appear- ances this year will bring her domination to an end. Are you with the advance in Flanders,or do you still remain in your old place? Hans remains still at his old job. He received at Easter the E. K. II. or. 'Iron cross of the second grade.) I have not much further news to send you, We are having now • beautifull spring weather. I am preparing for my journey to Bad Hall, so my new address will be Bad Hall, Ober Osterr, Bethesda Hospital, after May the 4th. And now, dear Fritz (here follows the sentimental part which alludes to his coming leave of absence, and her arrange- ments to meet him and the pleasant time they will have, etc., etc.) God preserve you. With right loving greetings from Your GRETI, Belgrave The Ladies' Patriotic Society shipped to Hyman Hall, London, on November 7th, 4$8pairs of eocke. They also wish to ac- knowledge a donation ot 81.00 from • Mrs Richard Proctor. Mr. B. Anderson of Toledo. is visiting hle parents, 'Mr, and Mrs. P. Anderson. Mrs. J. A. Geddes is days with her sister, Renfryn. Mr. and Mrs. Wm Robb . of Brussels spent a day with -Mr. and. Mrs. Joe Brandon last week. • Mrs. D. B. Anderson of Wingham spent a few days among friends in the village. Rev. Parnaby was calling on old friends in the village. Rev Lundy of Walton, conducted pre- paratory services in Knox church Friday evening. Mrs. McGowan of Blyth spent Sunday spending a few Miss Fraser at L Personate Mr. W. B. McCool spent the week -end with friends in Blyth. Miss Greta O. Robinson has returned to her school at Otter Lake Mr. Eddie Cross of Kitchener, spent the week -end with friends in town. Mrs. Helps has gone to. Allendale where she will spend the winter with relatives. Mr, S. W, Bond of Toronto spent a few days with his sister, Mra. Errold Drum- mond. Mr. D. S, Breen of London, spent the week -end at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Breen, Turnberry, Misses Minnie Saunders, Gertrude Beg- ley and Nellie Breen spent Sunday at the home of the latter's parents in Turnberry, Mrs, Robert Robertson of Clinton, and Miss Amy Stewart are visiting with the foriner's sister, Miss Densore, Victoria St. Mrs. Bloomfield and son, Mr. R. J. Bloomfield, have moved to Mount Wash- ington, Pa., where they will in future reside, Paid Supreme Sacrifice Official notice has been received that ' Corp. James Howard Coultes, No. 654491 had paid the supreme sacrifice when he was instantly killed on October eighteenth. Being wounded in the head with shrapnel. Corporal Coultes enlisted with the 161st Huron Battalion in February 1916leaving for overseas the following November. In April last he was transferred to the 47th Battalion and went to France where his • good work in the front lines won him his Corporal stripes. He was in his 21st year and was a general favorite with all. Whitechurch Messrs. Wm, A. Taylor and Jamieson Pettypiece, who spent the past two months near Redjacket, Sask., returned op Friday.' Mrs. Moore of the village has had the phone installed ring 4 on 611. Rev, Jas. Scobie of McIntyre, Ont„ has accepted the call from the congregations of Langside and Whitechurch. Miss Jeanette Cottle is attending Mrs. R Ross, who is recovering from an attack of appendicitis. Misses Flora MacD. Ross and Kathleen Terriff spent a few days with Langside friends this week, A number from here are having apple butter made at the Teeswater cider mill. Mr. Wm. B. Dinwoodie has returned to ' bishome in St, Thomas after spending - ,the summer here as butter -maker at the creamery. • Miss Margaret McMillan has returned from the West where she spent the past two years. with her parents, Mr. F. Anderson. Mr. P. W Scott has been plowing with his tractor plow for Andy Proctor, The buzz saw ;has been busy in the village last week cutting rails into stove lengths for some of our citizens. The school and churches have closed again on account of the influenza. Mrs. George Jordan is able to be around again after her prolonged illness. Mr. A, T. Cooper, Field Secretary for the county of Huron Temperance Asso- ciation, took the service in Knox church Sunday and told of many prosecutions for violation of the law that the county official had been able to round up. His address was full ot interest. A large number from here attended Mr Spotton's meeting in Wingham last Friday night. Farmers have their roots and apples gathered In for the winter, also fall plow- ing completed. The weather has been all that could be desired to have work in good shape for the told weather. Nurse Grace Ferguson is sick in Wingham hospital with influenza, having contracted the disease while nursing a patient. Several from this district purpose tak- ing in the Fat Stock Show next month. ' EVI:PVBODY'S COLUMN ' tr imam at 69 cents per dozen.and onions at u 30 Bents per peck at the Market Grocery. 11. A. GRAITAM. 1 Xi AD HOESgS AND ANIMALS taken away promptly, within a radius of 20 miles. Will pay cash for live animals. Will pay from $3. to $5. for live animals. No animal removed without bide. Phone day 12. Phone evening 178. Tun Yawata? Err raZErtCO,, LTn, non SALE -14 pigs. Zfr months oid. Apply to ✓ F. SrOEbo TOM, Matnooh. 12 C OR SALE. ---3 colas for sale or exchange for fresh caws, two corning In in January and one in Match. Apply to 1tOBEItT I3JWrTrk. 1101t SAL1C.--1 Ford Runabout 1018. 1 Foal • Touring 1070, 1 Gray Dort 1017. Dargar, a for quick sale. Cars guaranteed in A 1 shape, Apply to E. Msu1trr,EY. Roll SALE (>11 BEi T.-•-11'ouse containing 8 • rooms, stabhe and 3 50265 land. Apply too non SALIE-x(. real strap Oil Josephihc at, cel, I* a large brlek house.8 rooms barn. and oar shed good iron pump and household efreeta, 3 bed room suit!. kitchen stove, parlor stove and oil stove, Terms to snit eurohaser Ats• ply to owner on shoe, north of Greed Trunk tracks. it+lfS. irpop;tAx HOUSETO it.1GNTT• 1 x;,ly t rtTi it'gvit1" HARMS 7)X80 DRILL -Gond alt neefor!ai g' also one Raoordhand 8 foott Maw" orris Binder, o der, and ORO lit Laval gepare otari T. R. Sarerst'z Auctioneer. .AAAK D.&,L12 HURON' EftATI LT, Royal ter v wept. Ass sats a6 a barg*tn. Tri iyabAnvlrCrt. t1MK1ae. As B'rtiyb h e iY. Apply to Take it Home -- We presume that many people think the newspaper men are persistent duns as they keep reiterating, "look at the label on 'your paper," "move up the date" "you are back -on your subscription," "pay up" "pay us." Now let a farmer or business man place hunsell in a similiar business position and .see if he would not do the same. Suppose the farmer raises a crop ;of one thousand bushels of wheat, and his neighbor should buy a bushel and the price was two dollars or less, and the neighbor says, "I will pay you the sum in a few days." As the fainter doesn't want to be small hi the matter of small things, he says i`allright." Another comes in the same way until the whole of the one thousand bushels are gone out to the one thousand different persons. No one pur- e.haser concerns himself about it, arld of course that could riot help him any. He Miss Maitaie McMillan of New York is at her home here for a visit. The following from Monday's Globe refers to the daughter of a former pastor of the Presbyterian church here: Geddes On Sunday. November 17th, at Toronto, Mary, eldest daughter of Rcv. W. H. and Mrs, Geddes of Ailsa Craig. Service at Ailsa Craig on November 19th. Interment at Ottawa November 20th. The Red Cross Society recently ship- ped the following goods: 37 suits' pyjamas, •$111.00; 36 pairs socks, $45.00; 4 pillows, $3.00; 8 pillow covers, $2.00; 2 towels, $1.50; 1 sheet, $I.26;rrpackage old linen, total value $163.75. The So ciety acknowledges with thanks the fol- lowing donations: Bruce County Council, $324.75; East Wawanosh Council, $140.00; quilt made by No. 9 pupils, . $31.00; Mrs.. A. McLean's tea, $6,80; proceeds of picnic, $22.75; National Registration fee, Mr. Tboa. Gaunt, $4.00; N. R. fee, Miss E. Peddle, $2.50; N. R. fee, Miss S. Kirk, $2.50; Mr. Duncan McTavish, $5 00; Nursing Sister Annie H. Henry, $5,00; Mrs. Jos., Smeltzer, $2.00; Mrs. Wm. Martin, (village), 2' pillow covers, Mrs, James Godkin, 4 pillow covers; Miss Lily Taylor, 2 tbwels; Miss Emma David- son, 2 pillows; Mrs. John Beecroft, 2 pillows, 1 sheet, 2 pillow covers. Since the last report the Society has sent 311 pairs of socks, 28 pais of honey, valued at $28, and 21 sults of underwear valued at $26.25 to the Whitechurch boys over- seas. Ott L..w lf T•'r J..I .: :: .. I . .. .. WINOHAM, ONT., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER11st, 1918 THE DEATH ROIL Mets, J. W. K, VANNORlti7AN The many friends of Mr. J. W. K. Vans Norman will deeply sympathize with him in the loss of his Wife, Mrs. VanNorman passed, away at Brandon on Tuesday, Nov. 19th Aralen. MCINToSB The first victim of influenza in the vicinity of Whitechurch was Mr. Alex. McIntosh, who succumbed to the disease on Wednesday, November 13th. He was the younger son of Mrs. McIntosh and the late Mr. Donald McIntosh, who died a year and a half ago. The funeral took place from, the family residence, 2nd con. Kinloss, on Thursday to Lucknow cem- etery. Besides his mother three sisters and a brother survive: Mrs, Neil Mc- Callum and Mrs Albert McQuillan, of Kinloss, Miss Ella McIntosh of Deseronto, and Mr. James McIntosh, at home. JOSEPH Ku* - Residents of Whitechurch and commun_ ity were grieved on Thursday last on learning of the death of Joseph King, the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. George King, of Culross who passed away suddenly following an operation of appendicitis. He was a bright little boy of 12 years and will be greatly missed in the home. He leaves to mourn his loss his parents, three brothers and two sisters: -Edwin, Alex and Charles, Dorothy and Jessie. The funeral took place on Saturday morning to the R, C. cemetery at• Teeswater. Deepest sympathy is felt for Mr and Mrs. King and family in their sad ber- eavement. Wroxeter Mr, Ed Lowry received a cable stating that his son Pte. Edgar Lowry had been wounded in the knee. Mr. John Doig returned from his hunt- ing trip to Muskoka bringing a deer vtith him. Mr. George Town spent a few days in Hamilton last week, his daughter who has been there for a tithe returned home with him. Word has been received that Pte, Harry Waller has been wounded in the arm and leg. Church services were resumed in the village on Sunday. On the road to righteousness no one is does not realize that the farmer has frit. exceeding theespeed limit. tered away his crop of wheat in little dribs and that he is seriously embarrased in Meeting at Huron County Council The Council of the Corporation • of the County of Huron will meet in the Council Chamber, Goderich, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon on Tuesday, the 8rd day of December, 1915. Gino. W. Mauer, Co. Clerk, Goderich, Nov. xJftlt, 1918, JAMS MOM [WAN Residents of Whitechurch and commun- ty were . shocked on Monday noon when the death of Mr. James McMillan became known. Deceased was the eldest on of Miles McMillan of the boundary west, and passed. away of pneumonia fol- lowing an attack of influenza. He was a very highly esteemed young man and his death is felt to be a distinct loss to the community. Seven brothers survive: - Alex, Miles and Joseph of the West; John. Duncan, Hugh and Patrick at home, also five sisters:-Maimie, of New York a graduate nurse; Margaret of the West; Nellie of Wingham and Annie and Veron- ica at home. JAZZES BECEErr Many old friends will regret to learn that James Beckett died in Ireland last week, Mr. Beckett resided in Wingham until a few years ag ewhen he returned to his native land. He was well up in the seventies and for a number of years was employed with the G. T, R. Four daugh- ters survive him, viz; Mrs. Burse of Ayl- mer, Mrs. Ed. Smith and Mrs, Roy Can- telon of Wingham and Miss Mary of Brampton. CAPTAIN R. E. LITTLE MAYOR BINKI.EY ANSWERS To the Ratepayers of Wingham:--- Referring to the last issue of the Ad- vance you read a letter written by Mr - Gurney and also some remarks made in the same issue by Mr. Smith of the ltd- vance, Re the Electric Light System. For the ratepayers benefit I think it my duty as chairman of the Electric Light Committee, to explain as best I can through the press, the condition of affairs because I believe that this method will reach more of you than it would at the nomination, 1st I admit that we have been and are now up against a proposition because we are asked by the Foundry for 100 h. p. to operate their works. you are told we are at our maximum load that is true, but who is to blame. Go back a few years the council purchased the Verticle Engine for $8.500 and did not supply the power necessary to run it* It is there but we require more boiler power to run this engine which will produce enough power to last Wingham for a long time. This was before the war and when conditions were normal, why did not our Town fathers finish thipir work? When the Elec- tric Light Plant was such a paying pro- position so much so that 209 discount was given you and not $1.00 put aside for reserve. Coal was $4.00 per ton those days and now $9.00, Labor and all ma- terial raised accordingly and Day Light Saving nearly cut our revenue in two, these are items that must be considered. Personally I stand by our plant, I do not favour Hydro, considering our water power. I claim that more boiler capacity installed give power to all who ask, and get bur rates so regulated which would not be to my mind too high for the consumer to pay and allow us to pay off our deben- ture debt and maintain the Plant, Mr. Gurney and Mr. Smith speak of a commission, we had a trial of that. What !, would a commission mean? It would mean expert men with salary, we cannot afford it, you cannot get these expert men in town. I say get an expert Electrican for awhile, one who could put our rates on a proper basis, but expert labor has been scarce. Mr. Gurney says not to spend $1.00 on the plant. Why did he favor • building the lower dam two years ago? He also says that the plant was alright for what was intended of it, for lighting pur- poses only, this being the case it was ow- tainly a poor investment, considering the money spent, we have given power to all industries who have asked except the Foundry and we will have to supply power to them._ They have as much claim on our power as any other industry and as Hydro is at the best a few years away from us, we certainly cannot afford to lay down and see industries suffer. You will note that Hydro has in the last three years ceased extentions. Why? Because material and labor has gone out of sight. They can do this and we can- not help the situation but it is different Captain Robert E. Little, retired lake with our own plant as our industries are captain, and a resident or South Chicago effected. since 1871, is dead at the age of 83. The The rates are not uniform, this is the were daughters of the late Mr. and Mrs, but also among t e pioneer pi os o e most important question. Get a greater John Balfour. We should have said the consumption, charge the necessary price !ate Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Balfour. Mrs, Wm. Wilson was helping to nurse Mr, Wilson and took the disease. Mrs. R. J. Tindall has "just received a letter• from her son, George Moffatt, in whicn he states that he was gassed in September of 1915. This is the first time he has ever intimated anything about it. Before the conclusion of his letter he states that the boys could not have got along in France without the Y. M. C. A. ', roc i[ 1te e Gunns Limited are paying 52 cents for butterfat. For the highest prices for Live and Dressed Poultry, Butter or Eggs go to Gunns Limited. - Poultry, Cream, Butter and Eggs wanted at Gunns Ltd, You get the highest cash prices. Mr. Wm, Sneath who has been laid up with lumbago is, we are sorry to report, still confined to his house. Blnevale Creamery are paying ti2 cents per pound for butterfat. Leave your cream with them. Word has been received that Leonard Robinson has been wounded with shrapnel wound in the foot. He is a nephew of Mr. C. J. Rintoul, of Brussels, Messrs. Will and Chas. Mitchell, A. M. Crawford and Jas. Murray have re- turned home after spending the past few weeks hunting deer in New Ontario. They secured a nice deer each. The ladies of St. Paul's church will hold a bazaar in the Council Chamber on the afternoon and evening of Dec. 12th. Fancy articles and home-made cooking will be sold. Mr. John Armour has purchased the D. B. Anderson farm on the Biuevale. Road from Mr. Robt. McKenzie and purposes moving to it at once. Mr. Chas. Potter has purchased Mr, Armour's farm in the town plot. Sir Wilfrid Laurier celebrated his 77th birthday in London on Wednesday, Nov. 20th, Many of his- 'Nestern Ontario friends and followers tendered him a birthday reception at the Tecumseh House. An important bulletin issued by the Toronto Live Stock Exchange states re- garding the Cattle Situation that. Normal Prices will probably not be restored for ten years. Farmers are .urged to market their grain through live stock. . • Any returned men or other members of the Canadian Expeditionary Force who have not received their war:service badges should make immediate application to the A. A G., Military District No. 1, (War Service Badges) London, Ont. Pte Alex. Irwin, a soldier who was training at London, died of the "flu" at the home of his father, Mr. Robt. Irwin, con. 9, Ashfield, on Saturday, Nov. Oth. Deceased was a highly respected young man and a nephew of Mrs. Chas. Barber of Wingham. The services in the Methodist church next Sunday will be as follows: 10 a. m, Praise Meeting. 11 a. m. Public Worship subject, 'The Only Foundation." 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 7 p. m. Public Worship, subject, "The Great Surrender." All are cordially invited. In reporting the deaths•of Jas. Wilsori and John Campbell of Saskatoon in our - last issue we stated that their widows is •dh, "Ud..w.w..,... wlw .dy:4lrwi.:r.. ,,,4n:41{!-:,:4:YID . Lr n MWi ,' iubscriptioris; %SO per year. A .,1 I t E. tIfltio':',it3r'1r q ,,', f ary (1.11/>;5 1 l+f 11'lIF UIC114, ayi(!1-'.f _EyeSpecialist Corning i - to in hash EP. NOVEMBER 27th i M _ _ Atrers 8 a. ort, to B p. ml • I have arranged for the well known optometrist F. F. Homuth to be at -the ReNall Drug Store all day Wednesday, November 27th. This will be Mr, Honlut J. Walton- . Druggist (. a McKibbon1h's last visit this year. and Optician • • e - varAiV iii --r AMIA AMMI r'1 •,. i irn,rpi..,wwi r DOCTOR ROUtiHLY HANDLED A.o os•s One of the numbers not included in the • celebration program took place at 10 p, m. at the G: T. R. depot when a crowd of soldiers and civilians surrounded Dr. Gumaer, dentist of Kincardine, and ac- cused him of hoisting the German flag at his office in Kincardine, when the allies' victory was announced. The doctor claimed that it was an American flag that he had put up; but this did not stop the drive, stale eggs were flying in the air, and the doctor was the target. The crowd surrounded him and when he attempted . to get on the train he was roughly handled, When the train pulled into Kincardine, the doctor was met by hun- dreds of citizens and a shower of rotten eggs. He was rescued by the trainmen and taken to the waiting room. Mayor Malcolm appeared on the scene and stated that the flag that the doctor had hoisted was an American peace flag but the crowd. would not listen to his worship. They demanded the doctor, and finally the "attack" was brought to a close by the Kincardine dentist carrying the British flag up the street and signing a cheque for $50 to the Red Cross. The impression - has been abroad that Dr. Gumaer has been a pro-German.since the war started and the storm that had been gathering broke lose, when he visited Ripley on Monday. -Ripley Express. captain was widely known not only in this Great Lakes. under conditions which exist and keep our Born in Sterling, Scotland, he came to plant. , It will pay for itself if properly Canada when a boy, and in 1871 settled You will whywas it not in South .Chicago: In 1883 he married handled. say ble Mrs. Anna Deist. He is survived by his tondo ib bety ter owing oto y lconditionss, t was s All widow; a daughter, Mrs Ellis Davis, and industries and corporations have suffered two sons, Robert H. and John. W.., who is during the war and the price of material now overseas in the service of his country. will not, to my mind, change for a time. The late Capt. Little was the oldest Expert labor, I cannot say how available brother of Wingham's esteemed pioneer it will be but surely we can get one man resident; Mr. J. L. Little, and he, himself, who would be competent enough to take resided in Lower Wingham over sixty hold and put the system on a proper years ago. He was an opponent of Mr. paying basis. This would not take Iong. R, A. Graham at his beloved checker The town of Walkerton, which has a board. privately owned plant, sell power at a • GEORGE BEVERLY BALL higher cost than ours. Harriston, under Hydro, pays about $46.00 per h. p. Wingham was up to a few months ago paying $40 per h. p., now it is $45,00, Kincardine has always been lighting 12e er k. w. h. and no discount whsle for Wingham was never over 8c up until July, The power rates have been raised this year, but at that they are not equalized the minimum charged at Walkerton is $50.00 per month if you never turn a wheel and. the Hydro likewise with far more restrictions put thereon. The writer intends to visit Goderich which is under Hydro in order to take this matter up more fully as something has to be done at once. An estimated cost of $4000 would put our plant in a position to turn out all the power Wingham could sell fora good number of years. We have extended our power systemand sold this year 105 h. p. still Mr. Gurney says that the plant was only intended for lighting. We had the of town years ago, (Mrs. Ball being Miss power to sell and even if the cost was Ida Sheriff before her marriage) and are much greater under war conditions we known and esteemed by many who deep- cculd not see our industries suffer. Mr. ly sympathize with them in their sudden Smith says that no one seems to know and unexpected bereavement in the loss what it costs to manufacture power. of their youngest son. Deceased was a This is easily figured out in this way, so grandson of the late Henry and Mrs Ball many pounds of coal, labor and other . who also lived here. Brussels Post. material for so many horse power pro- .. duced. You can get this information at his business, because- his debtors treat it - ai a small matter. Bali as would pay hits promptly, .which they could do as well as Clot it would enable him to carry on his business without -difficulty. The above comparison is too true of the diffi- culties that a newspaper man has to con. tend with. George Beverly Ball son of Dr. G. L. Bali, of 18 Glen Grove avenue West, North Toronto, died Friday at Halifax in his 21st year. He was a wireless operator on a government steamer running from Sydney and was taken ill the previous Sunday with influenza followed by pneumonia. His mother and bro bier, Dr, Earl Ball, were summoned to hia'beside at Halifax Before going into training at Ottawa last March deceased was a law student in the office of Shirley Denison; Toronto. Bev- erly was a general favorite and his demise is deeply regretted by a wide circle of friends. Funeral took place to Wingham lase Monday, interment being made in the family plot on arrival of the C. P. R. 1 o'clock train. Casket was accompanied by father and was taken direct to the cemetery Rev. E. F. Armstrong, con- ducted the burial service. Floral offerings were beautiful. the casket being loaded. Dr. and Mrs. Ball were former residents Victory Mission Circle the plant. Ile also says that few rate. The onus ladiesof the Methodist payers know but little of the receipts and Th youngexpenditures of this big system. This church tnet at the parsonage last night information can be secured at the clerk' and organized 8 n iasion circie to be office and it also appears in the financial named the "Victory Mission Circle. statement every year, but if every rate - Officers elected were Hon. Pres., Mrs, payer is not enough interested to invests- Armstrong; Pres., Mrs. J. Button; Vice- gate these matters you will never know, Pres., Miss 13 Bennett; Rec. Sec., Miss No doubt the Electric Light System will V. Roadhouse; Treas., Miss S. Davidson; be put under a different system at the Supt, of systematic giving Miss Jeanette commencement of the New Year. less Brock; Pianist, Mies Mae Lloyd. The you forget I have had the honor of being meetings will be held the second Tuesday chairman of the Electric Light and Water evening of each sloth. The young ladles have ittees during the whole war, and I have been fighting this proposition prat. are very enthusiastic and hope to do deafly alone to have something done, touch successful work. L'F. TIINItr.EZ Mayor. • Come and Learn How We Are Taxed At 8 P. in. Friday, November 22nd, in the Council Chamber an open meeting of the Wingham Woman Citizens' League will be held at which Mr. Jas. R. Brown will present the arguments for taxing land rather than improvements. Everybody welcome. A collection will be taken at the door .to meet expenses. . Christmas Boxes for Overseas The Patriotic Society packed and ship- ped to the soldiers overseas 125 Christmas boxes containing the following: • 2 Ib, fruit cake, 1 box chocolates, 1 pr. socks and a $1 bill. Value of each box, includ- ing postage, $3.80. Total valuation, $475 00. The Society wishes to thank all those who in any way contributed to these boxes. Patriotic Notes The thanks of the Society are due Mrs Gray and Mies Rutledge for 1 pr. of socks each.. We are still asking for our monthly collections. It only means a very few months more and the call still comes to us for shirts, socks and pyjamas. With- out our systematic giving it is impossible to buy materials so let us not slacken in our efforts. The Societies' rooms are open every Saturday, where cut-out gar- ments and yarn may be obtained. Winter Storage for Batteries An up-to-date equipment has been in - Stalled in the Overland Garage, Wingham, for the care t,f storage batteries. Send in your battery and we will guarantee as good attention as they will get anywhere. Charges reasonable. As there will be a great scarcity of autos next season it will be well to have your engine overhauled during the winter. Come in and let us talk it over with you. OvltttGANIr GARAGE, Wingham. - DORN--- Artarr.-In Turnberry, November I2th to Mr, and Mrs. C. W. Aitken, a son. Severely Kicked By Horse Carol Dickson, son of Mr. and Thomas Dickson, town plot, was severely injured by being kicked by a horse on Saturday morning. His mother, on entering the stable foundhim lying unconscious against the stone wall, his arm was broken in two places and his head badly bruised. It appears that while taking a horse out to water another horse kicked him while he was passin' behind it. He is in a very serious condition but we trust he will be able to pull through. 1 • • . , Blyth Nurse Barks returned to her home in Wroxeter this week having spent several weeks with a patient suffering from Span- ish influenza. A number of our citizens attended the memorial service for Private Rdasell Woods at Westfield Sunday afternoon, Mrs, (Rev.) Clydesdale of l ordwieh is visiting ber mother, Mrs, John Mills Miss Sara Bentley of town is the newly appointed matron of the Children's Shelter at Goderich. Mrs. William Sims received a message that her son, Private John Tasher had been wounded and admitted to a hospital in France. Private Tasher enlisted with the 161st Hurons and went overseas with the Battalion. The Misses Bentley have sold their residental property to Mr. Wm. Moore, hard4rare merchant. Possession will be given 1st of December. Mr. and Mrs. W. J., Greer of Winghatn, Mrs Campbell and daughters•of Winnipeg and Miss Edna Musgrove of Wingham, were Blyth visitors on Sunday. Mr, 3, A, Taylor of St. Thomas and Mr. Alex. '`Taylor of Port Stanley were in - attendance at the funeral of their brother, the late Reeve Taylor. Mr. Luxton Hill completed his Victory Loan canvass with good success. Rev, Mr. Davidso;ti of Belgfave preach- ed in the Methodist church Sunday morning, I.ev. Mr. Jones of Cilium had charge of the service in the evening. Rcv. R. J, McCormick attended the ° Goderich district convention held at the Nile church on 'Thursday, atTBlu„ gAMsgfs ARGAI.N $ In Men's and Women's Boots Women's regular $5.00 and $6.00 Boots for $3.49. Men's regular $5.50 and $6.50 Boots for $3.99. All -sizes in both lines. See windows. W. J. Greer The Good Shoe Store ,ro•w•swiss*a+ss oats 1 smoseiresummeas mos C RISTIE PHONE 59 Canada Food Board License No. 8-278. TEA AND COFFEE Much attention is given to this part of our business. We have built up a trade for Tea and Coffee which is hard to beat, • • ' Quality Did It Quality has been our watchword right along and we know that this is remembered long after the price _ is forgotten. ri Our Prices Right They are worth just eeactly what we ask for thetas -Nothing More - Nothing Less, Coffee 50c per ib. TEAS --Black. Green and Mixed 60c, 70c, 80c per lb.. sees .I wow taros Lticknow and Kinloss Over Lucknow and Kinloss district went "over the top" in their Victory Loan cam- paign by subscribing $268.400. two hun- dred per cent of their objective. The vil- lage of Lucknow, with ti population of 811 inhabitants, and whose objective was $27.000, raised $133,000, buying 500 per cent of its objective and $167,00 per capita, The campaign was in charge of Reeve Robt. Johnston, G. II. Smith and I). C. Taylor to whom great credit for the success is due.