HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1921-02-03, Page 4THE WINGHAM AI)VAN(;B Tlitirsday, Pob. 3rd. 1921
0"Pite the, pessimistio oxagggr4tiolita IN MEMORIAM ban) frio*ds, While 10 til'o later place, "whom - - - - - - - - - -
A# waxy calzamity howlers, Canada enters they attended the corn show, whoth has go -N.'' . . . . . . . . . . . .
11100ti the year xl 42x lu 6 better position In loving memory of Dorothy uarg4rct bvcoine -an annual event.
own many other nations of the worltt. Elliott, who died Feb. Atli, 1918. at Hami- — - _, - I
lue reaction 0 the war, slow ilk oQuilligi iltoll Whitechurch Isard's Stock Reducing and
el "a thoughts that lingoir arwild toy
is now bein felt, but froilik all indications Fou Mr. .,,d Mrs. Paxton. of St. Catharines,
C*uada will not be offected as seriously heart, are visiting at the home of jar, and Mr.%.
an some would have us believed. True, And tears do often flow. Andrew Fox.
t1wre 4a a great deal of unemployment And to the place where she is laK Mr. Jim Coulter U Wingham, is visit -
but it is illuminating to learn from official My steps do often go. ing with Mra. 1 Ii Jacques.
ftur" that the nucull"r4ment is only Pror inifay years our family chain. Miss Annie i_;.tow ot Witigham vi,91ted
*mr per mut greater than at the begin Was dearly linked togetlier. one day last week with Mrs. H. 1).
lsiivgofiq .o. Tbesefigures are issued on Bt Heridemon,
u , oh, tbat chain is broken row,
0overnment, authority and Canada is nQt Miss Kate Smith, who has been visit.
badly off 4after all, The crops during A link is gone forever. Ing witk Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Fox,
Father and Mother, returned to her home iii Galt on MQnday. Ab
the ycar have ligeu good and the country Hamilton. She wasaccompauied by Miss Alba Va.%,
comparatively speaking, prosperous. who intends staying in Galt for sonic
time.
3.0mancial deprcs iou has had an effect Mrs. Bert Martin and baby, 1 ditb, is
ot course, but it has touched nearly every Blyth visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Win. Martin,
iuttler country as well. Canadians are Mr. M. Telfer spent over Stuiday with Mrs. Walter Paterson and grandchild, -tbru"ryi,
ulsiformly happy. - Although there are Wingbarn friends. Audrey of Wingbarn, spent a couple of ---%,ntinued Until the 5th of Re
political and social squabbles which Mr. J hn Ross of Vanguard, Sask., a days last week at the home of Mr. Ken CU a
itause grumbling and ill -feeling, these rurrnLr resident, is renewing old acquaint- 'Paterson.
-%rot uvilq, which in one form or another, ances in this vicinity.
Word was received here oil Sat da
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=a always with us. Taking it all in all Married—Miss Annie eldest daughter of the death of Mr. Joe Stalker o Inge In order to further reduce our Stock before Inventory Is. taken we will continue
vat are lucky to live in Canada. of Mr. and Mrs. John Ellis ot East sell. Mr. Stalker was the teacher in to cut and slash prices until the end of the mouth.
Wawanosh, and Mr. J. D. Ellsley were S. g. No. ro, Kinloss, for so e
quietly married at the Methodist par soa- Great sympathy is felt for his b rya
age Londesboro. Saturday, Jan, 29th. wife, who was Miss Kate Taylor of Ethel. much to carry over
SCHOOL REPORT Rev, Mr. Sawyer officiating. Our sale prices have cleared out a lot of Winter Goods, we still have too
Word was received here, that Mr. Jo- Mr. Norman Kirk of Detroit, is visit- and are making further price reductions In order to unload our stock.
ing at the home of Mr, and Mrs. J. D.
,eph Stalker had died Saturday moming,
The following is the report for U. S. aged 55 years, at his home in Ingersol. Beecroft.
U. No. 7. East and West Wawanosb for Deceased was well and favorably know, Mr. Kell. Paterson has bought out Mr. Great Coat and Fur Sale --- The bottom of the bottom has dropped Out Of the prices
11he month of January. having been principal of our public school, ,vbra nd Mr. Mowbraybought
Total 400, horiours 300, Pass 240. here for a number of years - John 0 eigh Y' a In these wearables. Save a quarter, a third or a hall by buying here now.
and formerly' out li l bor, Mr. John Simpson, who
Sr. IV—xGordon James, 260; xCecil taught at Lticknow and Wingbarn. He we understand I, intending to take a trip
Ckamney 121, xGilbert Betcroft, 105, leaves his wife and one daughter, MPS, to Scotland. Men's and Boys' Overcoats and Suits, Overalls, Mackinaw Coats,. Sweaters, U11 -
Sr, ill—Clayton Robinson 318; George Cook of New Brun -wick. The remains brooke, I
Robinson 265. were brought to Mr. Robert McGee's Mr, and- 11drs. Iyon of Shel derwear, Caps, Mitts and Gloves, all at prices that must sweep them out In the
I Auburn. brother-in-law of dpceased: -Sask., who have been visiting with Mrs.
Jr. III—xGordon Naylor, 119, xMyrtle Interment in Balls cemetery, Wednesday, Iyou's sister, Mrs. Win. Martin, have next ten days. It will pay you to BUY NOW.
Bruce, 100, xNorman Jamieson 50 Feb 2nd. returned home.
Jr II—Vernon Chamney, 251; Calvin
Robinson, 212; Villetta Charaney 173; Mrs. Kennedy of Clinton, was a visitor 1-, number from here attended the ball
mLorne Jamieson 141; xBeatrice Bee- at the home of Dr. J. E. Blackball last at Langside on Friday and others attend,
41oft 129. 0 week. ed the Uucbre party in the Council His. E9 A R D & C 0"
First—Ross Robinson, Warren James. Mrs. John Armstrong visited her Chamber, Wiligham.
Primer—Margery Jamitson, Chester brother, Mr. Leishman at Marnoch oil Mrs. Dr. Jamieson, who has been at-
13ruce, Sunday. tending her mother, Mrs H. D * Hender- Your 1920 account Is due. We will appreciate your prompt remittance . . . . . . . . .
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Those marked x missed out or more Mr, and Mrs. A, B. Carr retained son, was called to her hor e I , Bilrli,
examinations. home Thursday, having spent a month last week, on account of the illness of
M.W. Shaw, Teacher very pleamritly with Detroit and Chat- her husband and son, David. LN
X X X X VAN, V. WA XT A01 X X X X X X X X X X.NIT ?A.X1 NMI M"111 MIX X XX WA LuLknow to Lucknow under the County Council WAXXXXXXXXXX
-system. Reeve Johnston entered the
%X Lucknow, Jan. 31, 1921 council in 1913 as councillor, b In I
e' I e ect;
X Although seriously ill for some time ed again in 1914-15 16 In 1917 he xw.
X and his death not unexpected, a gloom elected reeve and so satisf I
Was cast over the town, when it became been his services that he has been JU%;LUU -XI
X Your Last Chajace
known that James C. Anderson had pass- every year since by acclamation. His
zX RIP,, FF R ORT11 A RV RARPoiAINRm i; A - A - clock on Sunday morning devotion to public affairs and his business
20 to 30 per cent. Off Everything in Our Two Stores
STILL GREATER REDUCTIONS
a * . Suit Special ...
Fine all wool botany blue Serge Suits ................................ $35.00
Overcoats
Tailored Coats in men's and young men's models, up to $45, sale ........ $29.75
Spring Top Coats
Plain greys and blacks and jersey coats, special ........................ $25.00
Boys' Suits
The balance of sale suits, belted coats and bloomers, bargain price ...... $ 7.95
20 boys' Overcoats, ages 6 to 10 years, heavy tweeds, special .... 8.75
Men's Shirts and Ties
Window sale of fine shirts, new patterns, good quality, regular up to 4.00
special......................... .......... ................... $ 2,19
$1.00 and 1.25 Silk Ties ................................................ .69
Underwear
Elastic knit ribbed wool underwear) reg, 2 00, sale ...................... .98
Penman's No. 95 natural wool shirks and drawers. reg. 3.50, sale ... .... 2.49
Work Shirts and Overalls
Black and white, khaki chambray. sizes 14 to 17, reg. 2.50, sale .......... 1.25
Peabody and Carhartt Overalls ........................................ 2.25
New Dresses
Ladies' Spring Dresses in fine serges, tricatines. bead trim-
med 20 per cent off.
Hall Price Sale of Cloth Coats
Ladies' and Misses' Winter Coats in browns, greens and bur-
gandy ill half price.
Furs
Several sets of of Black and Red Fox half price.
50 odd Mulfg, Mink, Lamb, Fox and Wolf, one price ........ $18.00
Dress Goods
• window full of brown and green dressgoods, pre war qual- ,
ity. Buy for spring .................... 98c, 1.49, 1.98 a yd.
• window full of Wrapperettes, new patterns, in good quality
reg. 75c, sale ......................... I ................ 47c
Children's, striped colored Volle Dresses 6 to 10 years, sale ..$1.00
Petiman's Black Cashmere Hose ............................ 690
SilkPoplins all shades, balance of the stock, reg. 2 00, special. $1.20
Saturday afternoon, Feb. Sth from 3 to
4, one hour only, we will sell any Laun_
dry Soap
71c a bar
Special Tea, reg. 75c, good quality
49c, 1b.
GROCERIES
Best Oatmeal, 5 lb ..... . ... :: . 24ic
Brooms ......................... 45c
Pens, Tomatoes, Corn, 2 for ....... : 35c,
Pigs, 3 Ills for ................ ....::25C
Palmolive Soap, 3 for . ........... 25c,
Castile Soap, 4 bare ................ 25c,
Read This Ust of Bargains --- These are New Spring Goods
Canadians Wool Yarns, best ititiality. r6g. $2.25 A. G A Heavy Tickings, sale ................. 50c
lb.$ sale ................................ 140 60 pieces of heavy Rtriped Flanelettes, reg. 60c
Scotch Fingering Yarrig, lb ................ I ... 239 and 55r, sale ................ I ........ 33C
Chcular Pillow Cotton, yd ........ ... I ...... 49C
Flantitlette Blankets, reg. 4.60 sale ............ 275 New Plaid Gingbams .................... 20c and 4U
Black Denim, overall weight reg. 80c, sale .... 59c Chintz, one yard wide ........................ 49c
Heavy Moleskin Panting, sl a yd ... , , ..... * , We Kimona Crepe, reg, 15c, 41
Best English hesivy print, We a yd ............ 25c Galateat, new stock... ...... 350
Black and white heavy shirting, reg. 60C for .... 35c Voiles ....................................... 20% off
4N&'vo A N A C 0
e away a I
Last summer he was taken ill and made ability have won for film the premier X
several trips to consult specialists in dif- position of' Bruce County and brought v
ferent cities but the disease bid gained honour to Lucknow. S
such a foothold that it was impossible to A public meeting was held in the town The Big Sale End
check It and since late fall he bad been hall on Friday evening to discuss the
confined to his horne. 'He had been pool room question. After beveral citi-
organist and choir leader at the Metho- zenshad aired their views on the subject
dist church for many years. He was it was decided that as a license had al.
passionately fond of music and was suP- ready been granted', little could be done, SATe N E X T, F[Be 5th
remely happy when executing some diffi- therefore ;t will be under close' observ-
cult masterpiece on the pipe organ or ation for a year and unless conducted in
piano or when giving vocal lessons, and a satisfactory manner the license will be
in this connection, he had been director cancelleed at the expiration of this term. 20 to 50 per cent. reductions on every
at choral concerts which were a credit to Lucknow-Ripley senior hockey boys
the town -as well as to himself and he will Item In the store.
are keeping up the reputation of the junior
be sadly missed because at all local con team. winning every game in which they
certs he was given charge of the musical have been enZaged, The juniors defeat- Thousands of Items at enormous re -
part of the program and he seldom dis- ed Teeswater senior team last week in X, ductions--Don't delay, act at once.
appointed'his audience. He possessed a Teeswater by a score of 4-2, while the
fine tenor voice and was much I. demand seniors defeated the same tean
at entertainments in the surrounding loc- 22-8 in a game that was too one-sided
ality, He was also an adept with the
be interesting. The seniors also defeat-'
paint brush, the interior of several ed Wingham seniors in Wingham by a
churches in neighboring towns standing
score of 7-4, this being the best game of W.. 1*ngha'_m__ Beiza-mopir X
t e season though rather rough. 14
as a monument to his decorative ability. CL CLIK
He was also an expert show card and
sign painter and was widely known as The curlers through lack of ice have
such. Hn was in his 54th year' and is been a little late in organizing but have i
survived by his mother and uncle here now elected officers and are off to a good!
and one son. lfugh in Toronto, -and one though late start. The following officers
daughter, Mary, in Hamilton. His wife were elected, Pres.—John McQixaigpVice- Foolhardiness THE MEASURE OF SUCCESS
predeceased him several years ago. He Pr".—H. R. Allen, Sec'y-Treas—T S. I
was a member of the A. F. & A M. The Reid, Manqging Committee—P. Archer, i We would regard a farmer as crazy who I
funeral will be held on Tuesday trom the G H. Smith, and executive officers, Ice -'t . i It isn't the cut of the clothes that you
Methodiet church to Greenhill cemetery. Committee—A P Stewart a rled to grow bananas and oranges in this wear,
nd I S' colun
Reid. The ice is now in. good condition try. Of course it could be done by
Many in town Were. shocked on Satur andmany,good games are expected be- I Nor the stuff out of which they are.
day when word was received that Joseph fore Spring comes, erecting -huge greenhouses and by usingup
Stalker bad died suddenly at his home, I made,
King St,, West, Ingersoll, where be had The congregation of St Helens and immense quantities, of coal. but such Pro- I Though chosen with taste and fastidiou,%,
been principal at the Central Public Ashfield hove extended a call to the Rev. ductions is artifical and expensive Itisnot care,
School for the past eight years. Mr, Jas. Cummings of Cookstown. i And it isn't the price that You Paid;
Stalker had been principal at the school Mrs. L G. Moffatt of Rldgeclougb, natural to our climate. Yet there are man -
here for years going from here to Wing- Alta. is visiting her mother and other ufacturers who try to build up mushroom' It isn't the size of your pile in the bank,
ham and later to Ingersoll. He was a relatives at Langside also her sister, Mrs. or unnatural business in this country, Nor the number of acres you own;
man of splendid ptlysique and possessing W. L. McKenzie in town. Would it not be better to develop our It isn't a question of prestige or rank,
a talent for teaching, he had spent a lite Miss Sadie MacDonald who is in train- natural or basic industries instead of the Nor of sinew and muscle and bone;
time in that profession. He was in his ing for a nurse in Toronto. is visiting at It isn't -the servant that
55th year, and is survived by his wife and her horne here. hot -house kind?—Farmers' Sun. Comes at yourr
one daughter, 'Mrs. (Dr.) Cook of St. call, V
Mrs. Ed. Belcher of Goderich, visited Mustn't Keep Firearms It isn't the things you possess,
Stephtn, N. B., besides his mother, two her brother, Mr. R. A. Carrick.
sisters and five brothers who will have
the sympathy of many here. He was. a. Mr Fred Davison of Strasburg, Sask., Hitherto a'man could keep a revolver! Whether many or little --or nothing at ali,
member of the A. P. & A - M. and C. 0. is visiting big mother and sister here also in the house as a protection against bur- i It's service that measures success.
P. Societies. his brother, W. J. Davison, before going glars and intruders and as a warning to
to Ripley where he has bought a barber book agents, but even. this small privilege It isn't a question of name, Or of length
Re -opening services were held in the shop. Of an ancestrat pedigree,
Methodist church here an Supday with Miss jell isnowtalcen away, according to of mental vigor and
Rev. Gen. Morley of Toronto, as special me MacDonald of Stratford Crown Nor a question
speaker. Tile church has not been used Normal is visiting at her , home on the Attorney INion, 'of Bruce County who strength,
for some time (service being held irf the 2nd Con. received notice to strictly enforce a recent' Nor a question of social degree;
basement). The exterior has been paint- Mrs. (Rev.) Gollan had the misfortune ly passed 'statute that entirely prohibits It isno t a question Of City or town,
ed and the interior beautifully decorated, to fall and break her arm one day last the keeping of any firearms in the house,
the last work on which the late J - 0 - An- week Nor a question of doctrine or creed;
derson was engaged. Hydro lighting Miss Pentland . is visiting friends in with the sole exception of a, shot gun, and It isn't a question of fame or renowa,
also being available now, magnificent town. even this latter concession applies only to Nor a question of valorous deed;
electric fixtures have been installed, mak- guns that had been purchased and kept But he who makes somebody happy each
ing this one of the finest churches in on the premises prior to the 15th of Oct- day,
Western Ontario. At the morning ser- Wroxeter And he who gives heed to distress,
ober last. A gun purchased since then Will find satisfaction the richest of paV,
vice a marble tablet was unveiled to the Quarterly service will be held in the cmes under'the same ban as revolvers, For it's service that measures success,
memory of three young men, who were Methodist church here next Sunday
connected with the congregation before morning. and can only be kept by a special permit
enlisting for service in the great war, and Mr. Lamouby who has been manager from a magistrate, which means that you Morris
who gave up their lives in France viz; of the Bank of Hamilton for the past few have to show the J. P. that it is necessary Mr. James Nichol of the Ist: line has
Arnold Rathwell, Cleve Aitcheson, and years, left with his family for their new for your personal safety to keep such sold his farm to Mr. Ward Gray,
Melvin Clark Mr. J. G. Anderson spoke home at Port Rowan -last Wednesday.
for Arnold Rathwell, Dr. 'Newton for We Wish thein success. weapons. Some people who "think they Mrs. John Robinson of Kincardine, N
Cleve Aitcbeson and D. C. Taylor for
Melvin Clark while Reeve Johnston lift- We welcome Mr. Connor and wife need a revolver about the premises may Visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T,
ed the Rag off the tablet. In the evening otir new bank matiager from Winghiam: be dis-illusioned on this point by the time Abrahatno for a few daya.
hes to our burg. the magistrate gets through With them. Mrs- B Gray,and son, Ward. visited
the Presoyterian and Anglican chure at Mr. Alex Cameron's last Sunday,
witbilrevp their services with the result . Mr. Clarence White has bought the The coward has fallen on an evil day. and Mr. and Mrs. Robt, Weir spent Sunday
that there was not accommodation for all property lately occupied by Mr. C. Mof- the man who is afraid to go home in the with the former's sister. Mrs. James Mc
who wished to gain admittance. The fatt. dark, is up against it tighter than a drum. Gee, of the let line,
chair under the direction of %njjl:. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Harris And family The fine for keeping a revolver in the Mr. and Mrs.
Joynt, rendered special musb from the West are calling on friends in Will Robertson and
house is not less than $100, or almost as children of BeIgrave. stient Sunday at
day evening, Mr. Morley will give in en- d around town. Mr. Thomas Alit-ahanale.
tertainment assisted by talent from the expensive as being caught with a bottl-I
congregation, I Mr. Wilfred Musgrove of Hamilton Ma., and Mrs. Stanley of Kifteardine.
As evidence that Lucknow is out for spent the week -end in town. of whiskey on your person. Such sus" visited at Jas. Nichol's last week,
the best things this year. We jilit Wish I Mr. Casemore from Sask., is at present pected homes,in town may be searched
to state that Reeve Johnston wad elected renewing bid acquaintances here, and a few fines levied with a view to put -
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warden of Bruce County at their Inaugur- The will yard has a fine stock of logs ting the fear of the Lord in others, An
al meeting defeating two rivals* one of in it and J. It. Gibson expects to start alien can't go hunting at ! I. In fact if NORLU—PASSIX01tig—tri Toronto, 00
them a veteran at county edulicil. The kid mill in a few days. he is taught with any kind of weapon in SRtUrd0y) January 16th, by ReV, 0, T.'
bonour Is all the greater when we con- 0 10
sider that Johnston Is one of the young his band be might as well Plead guiltY L. MeXerroll, of 'Victoria Presbytetiatt
est members at the council and that it moi ris and save costs, No rabbit stew or part- Church, Toronto, Miss Mae pailtmoco
Come to him with prActically no canvass. Fire, started by an oVerturilled lantern ridge roasts for other than British bub. . of V lngham, to Mr. prederick VVro.
Ingo the vdte statiding Johnston 21, Grant
7. Rowand 4 on the first ballot collotitut- and thought to be extinguished, broke otit liecto Seems the ahns of the new Act. To Noble Of Street&villm
=t Is belleved to be a ritord for again and destroyed the barn; of JAWIS buy even a shot gUn now one has to get a LlV1NG8ToN1cSTunt,-8_At the Teft.
County Slid also upsetting the rule Whitfield, ninth line of Morris, with im- milgistratt'g permit. While the Wave of water Manse oil Thdraday,,jany, 27th,,
a
wat the "arden shall be from the towns! plements and season's crop, Mr. Whit- triMemaypossibiy decrease under sticb, by Rev. W. A. Bradley. mist gratiin
OntyeAr slid the next year from the town- I
ships, this year being thii towrithip yelar, field's lose Will be Malty, With only $1,800 rlisttictiOtt, Yet the buskst PIAC6 in tows Steele of Cairo" to Mr. Uwotd LiVingi
This is the fiv*t time the honor hot come I lblittrilace. thteatend to be tht magistrat0d court. J stone,of Wirighgrn,
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