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The Wingham Advance, 1918-12-26, Page 1zy_ rr 441444 uxinij our 'utnwribrrn anb Jrirniin A 33appj aub ru rturn Xris Single Copies Three Cents WINOIlAM, (INT,. +ITHIRSDAY. DECEMBER 26th, 19I& NO PLACE LIKE CALIFORNIA Fortner Winghant Man Tao Can- "adien Tourists. ditor Advance Wingham, Out Dear Sir: =" > airs sending you per this mail a copy of the Industriatial Edition of the Long Beach Telegram. if after looking it aver you will place it on file in the reading room of the public library at Wingham, I will be pleased So many Canadians come to southern California to spend the winter it may be that some living in and around Wing - ham, contemplating such a trip may find this copy interesting and of value. To give you some idea of how this city is patronized by Canadians as a winter resort 1 may say that at a picnic held here Test, February (note the timeof year) three thousand Canadians were present. Most of these people come frons the prairie provinces; frons Winnipeg, Calgary Van- couver, and other western towns There they have -a Canadian Tourist Association with headquarters at Winnipeg and an abency here with offices and a suite of rooms in :the block called "The Maple Leaf." Here the interests of the Canad- ian tourists are looked after, socially, • and in other ways. Mr. John Hooper, • pub- lisher, of Winnipeg, is the agent here. In his t presence a Canadian will feel quite at home, Besides the benefits derived from this interesting and convenient source they have the pleasure of attending the free daily concerts given by the municipal board in the large municipal auditorium, built over the water, which seats four thousand people. The band consists of twenty-four members, all on salary, and outside of the bathing facilities these en- tertainments furnish one of the most at- tractive features of the beach. A splendid entertainment was held in the auditorium on Sunday afternoon, 8th inst : ,Britain's Day. The municipal band furnished the music and nearly every one of the allied natiens was represented ' on the platform by one Or more speakers, The big auditorium was filled The Can- adian flag among others, was very con- spicuous. Several Australian, English and Canadian soldiers, war veterans, now sojourning here, took part in the enter- tainment. One of the Canadian speakers was the Ion: Mr. Crothers of the Cana- dian :parliament. 1 aim not writing this to advertise Long Beach, but simply to assist any one cons templating a trip. to California, and un- decided as to where he could spend his time to the best advantage as a Canadian tourist:- I assure such a Qne there is no ptace in California where a Canadian will feel more at home than in Long Beach. My address is 631 Virginia Court, Long each, Cal., and I would be glad to meet any one from Wingham or vicinity, also to answer any inquiries by mail. • Yours sincerely, J. B..FEizorrsbir. Long Beach, Cal., Dec:. 19th, N18. ELECTION CARDS To the Electors,of Turnberry Ladies and Gertlenien; Having served you on the council hoard for the past ten years to the best of my ability, I have decided that 1 am entitled to the Reeveship for 1919 and am there- fore asking for your vote and influence to elect me if you consider that my •record on the council warrants my election.' Wishing one and alt the compliments of the season, 1 am, Yours respectfully Arthur Wheeler. To the Eleetors of Wingham Ladies and Gentlemen: After the earnest solicitation of a num- ber 6f my friends I have decided to con- test for the reeveship of our town for the year 1919. In 1917 I served you - in this capacity and I believe did it.creditably to myself and the people whose I represented. Last year I was defeated in a three -con tiered contest and did not get my custom- ary second term, and my friends think 1 am entitled to it. 1 will appreciate your vote and influence to elect me on January 0th:. Wishing you alt the compliments of the aeason, 1 am Your obedient servant, Wm. Isbister EVERYBODY'S COLUMN ,441.04.444144444 OW TBi1tOW AWAY YOUR OLD is Wades. I have secured thelatestinyention or sharpening safety razor blades and will harpen them for 23 cents a dozen or r; eent.e or out of town customers formatting. f! tl.IMErer FtrsMINo. DEAD 1101{SEH AN17 ANIMALS taken away promptly within a radius of 24 miles. Will pay bash for live animate. will pay from $3. to $5. for live animals, No animal removed sit hold hide. Phone day 12. Phone evening 178. TritJ Fanattits' leant tt tit n coo., LTD. „rEgt1I+LA: FOR sahiss -treund or whore. for Bale b Tresrtw and Mists and at alrtta Need: store. PU2ik_..Iilaea of sit knoll went.d. t•Xlgl priexepaid. . Woneesoer, Phone 410 ....yr. -. IIIR1, WANTICD.'Polearn typesetting. Apply at Tax AnvAtict. peARI) GOAL POLL 1SALIC--tiood >t rock ., 41R1031 not 4nd smeller Awe of hard boat R. J. clartraxott. FAIR Wim, ntis rslwawwa e� a,t nesse I x fwll dleort aura �rrm64 ......,....."."•••,de,..,..•- ,•,,,..•,.,.,,1 Pete ones • .w...:..S Mr. Earl Hart is visiting in Toronto, Mr. F, J. Libby spent the week .end at his home in Clinton. Mr, Basil, Blackball was a visitor at his home here last week. Mr. John: Lutton of Torp nto, is visiting with his parents in town. , is at Miss Olive Deemer of Milverton home for Christmas holidays. Mise Mae Centelon of Brantford, is her home here for the holidays Miss Pugsley is visiting with her sister, Mr. W. H. Bradley, St, Thome. Miss Nellie I3annerman is spending the holidays at her home near Teeswater, Miss. Rebecca Mitchell of Toronto, is visiting her father Councillor S Mitchell. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Rintoul have rented Mrs. Gaunt's property in Lower Wingham. Mr, Horace Bennett spent the holidays with his brothers Sanx'l and Thos. in town Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Dennis and children of Toronto are visiting with Mrs. Grisdale. Mrs. Jas Smith is spending a couple of months with friends in Saginaw and .Bay City. Mrs. Jack Maddigan and children of Toronto, are visiting with relatives in town. Mr. J. J. Cunningham and niece Miss Mary Maddigan are spending a few days in Toronto. -• Mr. Wilbert Wellwood has just cora. pleted his western trip and is at his home on Minnie St. Mr. and Mrs. Chisholm ' Haines spent the holiday at the home of his brother, Mr. John Haines. Mr Robert Virtue of Detroit, Mich., spent Christmas at the home of his cot' -}'n Mr. R. J Breen, Turnberry, I Misses Clara and Della Reid' of aaska. toon, Sask., are spending their holidays with their parents in town. Miss Gladys Williptns and Miss Beth Darnley of Toronto, are spending Christ was. at the former's home in town, Mr. Cummings of Wateras, Sask., is in town visiting his sister -Mrs Hugh Casemore after an absence of thirty years. Customs Officer H. Davis, wife and daughter, Miss Maud, are spending Christ- mas in Toronto with their daughter, Mrs. Reake. . Mr. and Mrs. Harry Walton and little s o n are spending Christmas with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. H, Walton, Sarnia. Mr. Robert Cassels and family of Ro- chester, N. -Y., and Mr. Jas; Cassels of . Flint, Mich , are visiting with their brother, Mr. Thos.- Cassels, Minnie St, Mr, and Mrs, Tulierton of town receiv- ed word that their- son, Thomas C. has been awarded the military medal for dis- tinguished service in the Cambrain Drive Mr. George Fryfogle visited over Sun- day with relatives in Lucknow and ren- dered a couple.of excellent violin selections at the cantata in the Presbyterian church.. Mr. and Mrs..]'. D. Burns of Galt are Christmas visitors in town. Mr, Burns a few years ago owned the hardware and' ctl; business now conducted by Rae & Thompson. Miss Pearl Sperling of Sperling 'Man who is attending the Toronto Conserva- tory of music is spending the Christmas holidaya'with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Coventry, East Patrick Street. i. r. G. M. Hamilton, of Saskatoon, a member of the Board of Directors of Government Railways is spending a few days at his old home at Whitechurch This is his first visit to these parts for about thirty years. • Mr. and Mrs. John Hopper; of Morris wish to announce the engagement of their seconddaughter, Ella May, ta- Mr. Jas A Bryans. The marriage to take place quietly on account of the recent bereave- ment in the family, early in January Hockey Reorganization: It looks as though Wingham is to have a hockey team this winter if terms for ice can.be arranged. A well attended and enthusiastic meeting was held in Z4,ayor I3inlrley'aofliee on Friday e v e.n i n g and t h e following officers were elected: -• Pres. -W. H. Gurney, Vice -Pres. -Weir Elliott 'Secy.-Treas.-R. V, Brooks. Manager -W. A. Miller. Managing Contmittee-17. 1) Blom- field, A. G. Smith and Earl Groves. Election Of Officer* Election of officers for Fern Lodge No, 10, L. T. 13, A., Wingham, was held on Friday night. Dec. 13. 1018. W. M.---Bro. W. T. Miller. D. M.- Sister M. Beckwith, Rec. Sec. --Sister F. L. Guest. Fin. Sec.-Bro. A. E Angus Treas.-Sister T. R. Bennett. Chaplain Sister D. Hamilton. D. of C. Sistet W T. Miller. Conductot. -'Sister M. J. Be11. COMMITTEE Bro. A. E. Angus, let. Sister W. J. Haines 2nd. Sister F. L. Guest, 8rd. Smear A. joynt, 4th. Sister r T. R. Betlt'tO t, bth. Tyist -4 tee A. Jc t't. AInfrItitt BOYS COMINO HOME Thaw Herm Roy* Deserve a Greater Welcome than They Receive It is indeed good to see the heroic soldier boys returning from overseas. Among those who have reached Wingham are, Pte, Herbert Isard, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. S Isard, Diagonal Road, arrived home with his kit on Saturday. Corp. A. L. Posliff is also home and busy shaking .hands with his many friends. Mr. Pos- lig was prinoipal•of the Wingham Public School when he enlisted in the 101st Batt, and is a very highly esteemed young man. Another soldier who will spend Christmas at his home here is Pte. Walter Haines son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Haines. He was in the employ of the Mailmen Bank at Walkerville when he heard the call to arms and enlistied in the 161st. Rqy Barrett is also home front overseas, Pte. Russell C. Salter surprised his par- ents by walking out to his home in East, Wawanosh after the late train arrived on Monday night. Russell has been at the front for some time and was wounded a few months ago, Other Wingham boys to arrive are George Casemore and Harry Dear. - Privates Atilliarns Robert and Frank, Westlake, sons of Mrs. William Mitchell arrived at their home in Wroxeter on Monday night.. doing Strong The Family Herald ,and Weekly Star of Montreal is having the best year in its his- tory. Their subscriptions for the month of November exceeded by almost 200 per rent, the same month of any previous December will also be a record -breaker, The Family Herald Publishers are perfect- ing plans for elaborate improvements. The public should not confuse that: great weekly with a small daily paper of some. what similar name now in liquidation. There is no fear of such a thing happening' with the Family y Herald. The word "Family" should not be omitted in the address of that paper. We are informed that their offer of a War Album free to all who subscribe still remains good, but the demand is so great that it may have to be withdrawn soon. The Family Herald is big value and the Album is most attrac- tive, so it is no wonder they are securing thousands of new subscribers, • Corporal A, L. Posliff, recently returned from overseas. Reported Seriously lit '° Mr. and Mrs. Adam Schaefer have re- ceived the sad news that their son, Sergt. George Schaefer is ser ously ill, suffering with pyelitis which he coo' acted from trench fever. He is in Erais , nott Mili- tary Hospital and his many friends here will anxiously await news of his improve- ment. Little Child Called Home Deepest symbathy is extended to Mr and Mrs. Solomon Cloakey, in the death of their little two.yeaar-old daughter, Edith who passed away at the home of her grandmother, Xyirs. Scott, Victoria Street, on Tuesday morning. The little child came from the West with her patents to spend the winter and was only sick for a couple of days with diphtheria. She was a bright little child and will be greatly missed in the home. MARRIED FRitoisorr--Bnzesn rr-•-.At the Rectory, Gorrie, on Wednesday, Dec. 18th, 1918 1 y the Itev, P. G. Powell, Robert p'ers guson to Mrs, Ellen Bennett, both of Hawick, HOPPr n -Lutz At Maple Land Farm, by the Rev J. W. Johnston, on bee. 10th, 1918. Pte. Lyle S. Popper of Morris township, to Miss Maty E., youngest daughter of Mr. and, -Mrs.' John Lake, Grey Township. East Wawwalosh Mr. Sam Morten la, Attending the Pars merry Convention at 'Toronto, Thr etxth line ltterery spent x very suc. ceesful evening fMet week in front Of the *shoot house, aeeot picking it in full owing at nearly all the farms along the 6th line. Mr. Prod Cooke has commenced clover threihirag end report* t ]ieht run of teed. Mr, moth now hid a very successful wood -Toa +err ltfondrsy, Mr. is,ti'r't Vfi1' h and tin, l eoente, are seek will% slits ti WEQDINU BELLS MQC. x STl;vk:;$ A very happy ceremony was performed at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Gilbert Stevens, 12 Perth St., on Wednesday of last week, when Lottie, their eldest daughter, was married to Mr. Joseph McCann, of this city. The officiating clergyman was Rev. Arthur Hale of the Memorial Baptist Church. A large com- pany of the friends of the bride and bride- groom were present and at the conclusion of the ceremony partook of a sumptuous wedding breakfast, The happy couple left for Chicago on the noon train and after the honeymoon will make their home in Stratford. Mr. Joseph McCann who is an electrician in, the Grand Trunk shops, is a Great War Veteran. He en- listed in the 71st Battalion, afterwards being transferred to the 40th Regiment He saw much service in France and re- ceived several wounds in the memorable fighting around Messsines.--Stratford. Herald. lb:NOM.x --Gowns - A quiet but pretty December wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Gowdy, Belmore, on Thursday last when their younger daughter, Bessie, was united in marriage to Mr. James Winfred 1'Iyndman of Gorrie. Their many friends wish them long life and prosperity. PATRIIf'3.1IC NOTES The thanks of the Society are due Miss I. C. f1,. Jenkins for the sum of $260, proceeds of sale of snapshots et their tea, Also 1 boy's suit and separate coat, from Mrs. Pattison for Belgian Relief. A dona- tion of $2.00 from Mrs Stewart Kerr and a donation of $1.00 from Mrs. Thos, Wit - son: Miss Louttitt's systematic collections in Ward 0 for last month, $2 00. The rooms will not be open until January 4th. SPrr:ri . lairart ` A quiet but pretty wedding took place on Dec. 18th, at Hillcrest farm, Bluevale, the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Mc- Donald, the occasion being the marriage of their niece, 'Miss Mary C. King, the daughter of Mr. P. D. King of Bluevale, to Mr. Wm. L. Spier, son of Mr, and Mrs. Allan Speir of Morris Township. The marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. Crawford Tete, pastor of Knox Church, Bluevale, in the presence of the near relatives of the bride, and the groom, and the wedding march was play- ed by Miss Nellie Burgess of Owen Sound cousin of the bride. • Atneocl o'clock o heratook g hispiec e in front of a bank of ferns and was joined by the bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr. Geo. McDonald. The bride was tastefully attired in a simple but very pretty creation of ivory silk crepe-de- chene and Georgette crepe with pearl trimmings and carried a bouquet of cream roses and ferns. Congratulations over, the guests repaired to the dining room, which was tastefully decorated with ferns and pink carnations when all did justice to the good things provided by the hos. tens. The toast to the bride was proposed by Rev. Crawford Tate and responded to by her uncle, Mr. J. W. King, both gentle -1 men paying high tribute to the esteem in 1 which the bride is held in the community. The happy couple left on the 3,30 train for a short honeymoon, the bride travell- ing in a brotivn tailored suit with hat to match. On their return they will reside on the groom's farm 4th line, Morris. The bride was the recipient of many beautiful and useful presents, among them being a cabinet of pearl handled knives and forks from the Knox church congreg- ation, ongregation, where the bride had been the faith- ful organist for years. . Friday night before the weddings of Miss Mary King and Miss Annie Spence, the young people of thr congregation gave the prospective brides a double shower. The gifts were not only beautiful but also useful. Both ladies made suitable re- plies and expressed their gratitude to the friends who had so kindly remember- ed them. flrowntown Christmas Tree The Sunday School and public school here united in a grand entertainment and Christmas tree on Fdday evening of last Week. The programme consisted of songs, recitations and drills by the pupils which were perfectly rendered without a single hitch under the leadership of Mr. Lewi Jewitt, ,Supt, and Mrs. Waddell. Miss Morgan 'the teacher was unable to be present being called tb her home during the day. Mr. Burgess of Bluevale gave an inspiring address, Mr. T. R. Bennett of Wingham acted as chairman. Pte Walter Haines, recently returned from -overseas Picture House Notes On Wednesday and Thursday, Goldwyn. presents Madge Kenpedy in "The Service Star" a comedy in ,5 reefs. Special mati- dee Wed. afternoon at 3.30. Children -XOc Adults 15c. On ?rideY and Saturdays Dec, 2'lh and 28th pprptnoelnt presents Vivian Martin in ' The Sunset Trail" a story y of the beautiful outdoors in 4 reale Also a screen magazine, On Monday and Tuesday, Dec 30 and 31st, Blackton pictures presents an all Star cast in "The d e Ju gem tit House. "5000 people appear in this production, A Screen Magazine. Women's Institute The December meeting was held Thurs- day, Dec. 19th, with 45 members present. The calendar collections by which we raise money to send Xmas cheer to our boys overseas amounted to• $70.00. The Institute sent 200 pairs of socks to the Secours National, 30 lbs. of yarn to the Belgian Relief, and 30 pairs of socks to the boys overseas. As the need for sgFire is not so great on account of so many of the boys returning home it was decided to make some change in our work, Will the committee who was appointed to cut out garments for the French Relief please meet in the Council Chamber on Friday, January 3rd. Knitters can still get a supply of yarn at the home of Mrs. A. Sanderson, The Institute is heartily in accord with the idea of having a' memorial for our fal- len heroes. A donation of $5 75 from "The Ghia' Glee Club" was gratefully re- ceived, to be used in buying yarn for the Belgians.' R. A. NI. Officers Elected Lebanon Chapter No, 84, G. R. C. held their annual election of officers •on Tues- day evening with the following results, 1st P. Z. -Ed. Nash. Z -Alex Coutts. H.E. J. Mitchell. .11-J: L Wsbee Treas.--J. W McKihbon S E II. E. W. Tamhlyn. S. N. - A. E. Coling. P S --A G ' Snaith S. S IL A Mutton J S. • H J. Jobb M. of 1st. Veil --,1, A 1\ tilts, 2nd Veil -F J. Libby 3rd Veil -W. Frankum. 4th Veil -Geo. Carr. J. O. -Frank Bowden. S. 0. -John Stewart •M. 0 Jos. McBurney. The Chapter is in a flourishing con- dition and the prospects for 1919 are even better than last year. Lunch was served at the close of the work. ONLY A FEW CALENDARS' LEFT Our reedera airt wise leave net r once. TEACHER IS BRUSHED A pleasant afternoon was spent at 'the Lower Wingham School on Friday, Dec 20th, when the scholars put on an enter- tainment. Some of the best numbers on the programme were a flag drill by six girls and six boys, a play by ten little negro boys, and a humorous dialogue en - t i t led "Unexpected Company." The pupils took their parts well and showed J that pains had beets taken in their prac- tices The school, although an old build- ing is in excellent standing and the trus- tees, Messrs. Robt. Deyell, Jno, Armour and Theop FInnen, are to be congratu- lated on having secured the services bf Mr. H. A. Mutton as teacher for the fourth year. Mr. Mutton is not only popular with the older people but also with the pupils who took the opportunity to present him with a nice set of brushes, comb a n d mirror and the following address. To Mr. Hector Mutton, Wingham, Ontario. Dear Teacher: - Now that Christmas time is drawing near when we commein- morate the birth of our Blessed Lord, and ail friends are expressing good wishes to one another, we, the pupils of Lower Wingham School, desire to extend to you our very best wishes not only for Xmas but for all time and would ask you to ac- cept this small gift as a slight token of our love and esteem toward you and all joie? in trusting that so long as you remain with us as our teacher the same good feel- ing will always exist between teacher and pupils: , , Signed on behalf of the Pupils of Lower Wingham Schdol, Annie Hoonsth. Gordon i;.ieyell, Mr,1M:{tton replied auitably thanking the scholars for their kind Christmas 'remembrance, Letter Of Appreciation Military Hospital, Herne Bay, Kent, Eng. Dear Editor:- , T have taken the liberty of writing to you to convey my thanksthrough your paper to the "Girls' Knitting Club" for the one dollar I have received also the numerous other articles which I received at other times. I would also like you to know that I appreciate getting your paper which seems to bring me nearer home when I read the local news in it. 'sours sincerely, Bugler W. Hinsclifie Here Por The Holidays Miss Nina Haugh, Toronto. - Miss Eileen Dore, Stratford. • Mr. Gavin Holmes, St, Thomas. • Mr. and Mrs. George Tervitt and babe of Walkervilie. Miss Marjorie Harrison, Stratford. Miss Lottie Maddison, Woodstock. Mr. Wilfred "Anderson, Galt. Mrs, Harold Ross and babe Toronto Mx. and Mrs. Eddie Hawkins and babe, Brampton. Miss Maude Fry, Toronto. Miss Ada Haines, Toronto. Miss Nellie Nicholls, 'Stouffeyille Mr. Harold Hamilton, Oshawa. Miss Marion Allen, Fordwich. Miss Margaret Kemp, Listowel. Miss Beth Walsh, Toronto. Miss Bertha Blackhall, Toronto. Miss Maude Hanna, London. Mr: Earle Johns, Toronto, Mr. George orge Rowson, Toronto. Mr. Robert McBurney, Toronto. Miss Margaret Paterson, Toronto Miss Verna Armour, Toronto Miss Jean Armour, Dixie. Miss Frances Lockridge, Trout Creek. Mr Elmer Aitken, Toronto, . Miss Pearl McPherson, Seaforth. Mr. T. L. Jobb, Detroit. 'Mr. Cloakey Benninger, Walkerton. Mr. Roy McCreight, Atwood. Pte. Earle McCreight, Atwood. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Smith and babe, Detroit. Mr. Frank Galbraith, Toronto. • Dr. George Joynt• 'ioronto. ' Miss Eva Garrett Walkervilie Mr. Leonard Shropshall, Listowel. Mrs. Claude Gregory, Hamilton Miss Lizzie Johns, Toronto. Tlli A1,VANCtt is Miss Flora Gannett, Toronto. giving this beautiful Miss Irene Scott, Toronto Miss Earnscliffe Musgrove, Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Harold H. Parker, Brant- ford. Mr. and Mit. Chas. Hawkins, Preston Mr, Wm. Jones, Preston. Miss Jennie McLean, Detroit. - Mr and Mrs. Fred Morris, Oshawa. Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Telfer and babe, Blyth. calendar, 'inspiration' to alt our readers whose subscriptton is paid in advance. It need only to be seen to be appre- ciated and those who have received them have in several cases brought in their friends to subscribe to Ttll: ADvANc13 in order that they too might reeeive a calendar be. fore they all go. Any subscriber whose paper is paid in advaiice is entitled to receive one of these beautiful cal. eddars and we would be glad to have thein call at our office within the next few days. There will not he „1NSPIRATIOIv" enough for all but the' tiret come first served'. ging up their subscriptions very rotnptly but there: are still a few 'paled, to these w•a would regain ask to renew their ,Jab*dription at Mr. Herb Mitchell, Toronto. Mr. Fred Groves, Preston. Mr. Chester Stapleton, Hamilton. Miss Eva Linklater. Toronto. Mr, and Mrs. Thos. Huntley, Toronto Miss Eva Armour, Toronto. Mra. Will Haines, Toronto, Miss Ruby Kerr, Milton. Mr, Alf Lockridge, Preston. Mr and Mrs. Bert Fralick, Hamilton. Mies Ethel Beckwith, Toronto. Mr. Clifton Garrett, Torcruto. Mr. Ezra 1'odsak, Guelph. Mr, Hugh Angus, Georgetown. Mies JeanVanNornaan, Toronto. Mies Meth* Menersr,n, Shelburne, Mr. Ernest iinklater, torontu Mr. I•lermen Hall, Toronto. Mies Annie Wii]iarnt on, New thststio Subscriptions: $1,50 per year 'Local iftenui Commence the New Year by buying war -saving stamps. Nothing very green about Christmas 1918, Tntc Atw.tNcst is published every Thursday and our aim is to give our readers all the haws ail the time. Mrs. Edward Reavis, a respected - resi• dent of Ripley passed suddenly away an Sunday night. Robt. Russell, ex -Reeve of Walkerton, passed away on Wednesday last after a lingering illness. Owing to the ever increasing cost of publishing a paper the Brantford Courier has ceased liubrcation after serving the public for 57 years. The Bank of Hamilton have closed their Bluevale office. A partial bankingservice of a few days each week wilt he given Whitechurch for the accomodation o f shippers of livestock, Mr, J. H. Colborne, a prominent Gorier - lett merchant, was killed when struck with an automobile on Monday night which was driven by E. P. Cross, a member of the Goderich Signal staff. Mr. Wingham Ratepayer, if you have a spark of interest in your old town, get out on .Monday night to the nomination meet- n the town g i 'ntae n hail and see to .. it that a good council is chosen for 1919. -If you don't care, stay at home by the fire. Mr. John' J. Fryfogle took his black driving team to Walkerton Winter Fair on Thursday last and they captured the red ticket. He reports that the crowd was large and the showing of horses was excellent. No platter how much or how little land you farm, you wilt do it more profitably if you are a subscriber for The Weekly Sun, the farmers' business paper, $L00 peryear Se ndour order Y r direc t to The Weekly Sun, Toronto. Mrs Pryce has received word that her husband, A. J. A. Pryce, a member of the 161st Hurons was wounded on the day before the armistice was signed. His many friends here will join in trusting that his injuries are not serious. Mr. David S. Scott, tax collector for East Wawanosh, has returned his roll with every cent of taxes collected, This is a splendid start for his first year as col- lector. -The total amount of taxes is 824, 580, Mr. H. T. Perdue, East Wawanosh, has purchased a new herd bull "Clayton Don- ald", one of the best bred bulls in Canada a full brother to "Perfection Fairfax" the King of Hereford Sires in America. Mr. Perdue sold two heifer senior calves at theCxuelph Stock Show held a couple of weeks ago for the sum of $58Q. Tipling & Mills have just completed one of the most successful years in the history of their flax industry. They have paid out in wages alone $30,000 and at their slackest season employed over twen- ty hands. This enterprising firm have leased 450'acres of land on which to grow flax for next years business, this is an in- crease.of 100 acres over previous years. Mr. James McManus, Mitchell, received a telegram on Thursday evening from Ed- mouton notifying him of the death of his mother, Mrs. Wm. McManus. Deceased was born in Scotland and was a resident of Wingham and Mitchell for some years, but -had been in the west for the past few years. No further particulars have been received. Pte. Russell Salter, recently returned from overseas. wReeve Tipling of Wingham, president of the Canadian Flax Growers Associa• tion attended a meeting of that Associa- tion held in the Parliament Buildings, Toronto, last week. Mr. Tipling was toastmaster at a banquet held in the Prince George hotel on Thurs- day evening and spoke to the toast "Our King." Hon. Geo. Henry, minister of Agriculture, Deputy ministers Gtisdaie and, Roadhouse were also present and gave addresses. _ Mr. Arthur Runcimau, on of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Runcinlan, corner Cambria `and Birmingham streets, who for the past two years has been assistant manager of lite t' Iarconi Wireless and Telegraph Co., at Glace Bay, N. S , has been transferred to a responsible lx,sition in the testing roam of the company's factory at Mont- real. - Stratford Herald. Mr. Rulximap is a former Winghamite and many old friends hest!' will Ise *lad to loins of his sucr*rs, :Tho " • 'i Sturea c -,rt) t'�1NAf„>i+�i bM�'. )in d17t nelUl, +.1101:t I +. ?Rile to .ant aiZ anb a nett) par free fl'a'il%AI rotor. J. W. McKibb9n DRUGWST AND OPTICIAN - Phone 53 C. P, R. Tickets: weese.e ssee- 4.444-oewsse***4wlti►w 4 4 We wish Our Patrons and Friends A Happy and Prosperous 1919 404,444. ..1••••••4 W. .. .- W. J. Greer, The Good Shoe Store s *444•s+.as44.4• 4'o4e•4w444+a•s II PSI PHONE 59 Canada hood Board License No. a- 278. 1 We Wish You i I one and all the compliments of the Season. . This is the Store where., ' Good Vattt(' is Obtained. Plecttnne in Turnberry Mr. Torn. K. Powell who has for a great many years taken an active part in-Turn- beerys municipal affairs has decided to retire from public life and will not be its the field for reeve next election, Mr. Arthur Wheeler who has served on the council hoard for the past ten yeas Is more entitled to reeveship for 1910 be- chuse of nis long service on the council hoard, but he will have an opponent in the field in the porton of Cotrnciliz,r Jar, Moffatt who has served on the hoard fur the *1st tiorwt /NM