HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1902-09-25, Page 130TII YEAR, NO. 4.
gingham
Advance.
WINGHAM, ONTARIO, SEPTEMBER
1902.
$1.00 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE
➢OP➢KION BANK.
Capital -
Reserve
- - $2,500,000
▪ - $2,500,000
WINGHAM BRANCH
SHAW BLOCK.
A General Banking Business
transacted.
Farmers' Sale Notes Collected, and
advances made on same. •
Drafts bought and sold on all
points in Canada, United Slates and
Europe.
SAVINGS DEPARTMENT.
Interest allowed on deposits of $1.00 and
upwards, and added to principal 90th Juno
and 31st Deeombor each year.
A. E. GIBSON, Manager
R. Vanstono, Solicitor.
j,zcal Vous
Wear Greer's Shoes,
See Halsey Park's advt.
East Huron Fall Fair, October 2 and
3, at Brussels.
Oondiwtor Quirk is having bis resi-
dence re -shingled.
SHOES. -Rain -proof, wearable, but
elegant in appearance. -W. 3• GREER.
One weather observer predicts that
winter will be upon us a month earlier
than usual.
Mr. T. Bell has purchased from Mr.
H. Davis, four lots in the city of Win-
nipeg, for $1,000 cash.
Miss Sarah L. Moore has been con-
fined to her home for the past two or
three weeks by illness,
Harry Beemer is nursing a painful
ankle, the result of a fall from a tree
when gathering butternuts,
Have your Clock and Watches re -
aired at Ohisholm's ; corner jewel-
lery store.
D. Bell, music dealer. has just sold
Win. Johnston. of Turnber•r•y, the
the fourth cabinet organ, a fine piano
case instrument.
A. Cousley of Brussels has received
the appointment of Division, Court
Clerk to fill the vacancy caused by the
death of A. Hunter.
The next regular meeting of the
Women's Institute will be held at; the
home of Mrs. John Tervit on Friday,
October 3rd, tet 2.30 p.m.
6 acre park lot, near Iron works for
sale, very cheap, Bargain, by A.
Dulmage.
J. M. Gra' ham left on Friday Last to
fill a situation in Hamilton. Milton is
a steady, reliable young man. The
Star Photo Studio is- closed.
The approach of winter suggests the
furnace. The furnace suggests hard
coal, and hard coal suggests a painful
financialrobl
p em, if all reports are to
be credited.
John Elder has been repairing his
house on Shuter street, occupied by
D: M. Gordon. Among the improve-
ments are a new floor to the veranda
and a new kitchen.
NURSE GIRL WANTED. -Apply to
Mrs. It. A. Douglass, Minnie street.
The Wiarton Echo gave the follow-
ing slap to its town council last week ;
"A gramapltone can utter many words,
still it has no brains ; the same with
our town council."
The world now consumes 6,300.000 -
000 pounds of tobacco yearly. or 2 812,-
500 tons. This is worth $250,000,000.
In other tvnrds, the wo"ld's smoke bill
is $5,000,000, a week.
On Friday last. Fred Hewson, while
playing nn a trepezf', fell and broke
el, • f lee items j,i-t. ah..ve th.- tvriit.;
e. k '.
•
: hN in. y,.a .,trek of
Mr. and Airs. Robert Groves, of
Georgetown were railed to Wiogh:ttu
i:td, week by the seriuue illness of Mrs,
(;roves' niot her, Airs. II. Smith, a re-
hpeeted resident, of town.
To make lime whitewash that will
not rub off, take(one half bushel of un -
slackened lime, one gallon of salt, 2
lbs of tallow, and water enough to
make of a consistency to brush on.
If a boot or shoe pinches in any par-
ticp lar part, a cloth wrong op.t of
very hot water and laid over the
place, while the hoot is on the foot,
will eepand the teethe', and give re-
lief.
Snap Bargains every, afternoon and
evening, of the stock of Thomas' Ba-
zaar, comprising almost every article
you can think of.
G. R. Cockburn of Toronto _reports
on his visit to the N9rthwest, that he
rode through 000 miles of wheat fields,
Two hundred cars were loaded ivith
wheat at Manitoba points on Wednes-
day last.
The increase of cancer is largely duo
to luxurious living, rendered possible
by the increased income of the work-
ing classes, says Dr. MacKenzie, medi-
cal -officer for Normantown, Yorks,
England.
MONEX TO LOAN -At 41} per cent. on
improved farms. Easy terms of re-
payment ; expenses light. Apply A.
Dunnage, Real Estate and Loan
Agent, Kent Block.
Mrs, John Green of Lower town met
with a serious accident while visiting
friends at Caledon. She fell, disloca-
ting a thigh bone ; not `breaking it as
reported. At last accounts she was
getting along nicely.
.lie Western excursions
too lace
Th}t}i'sday, Friday,' ai5d'Qaturclay. As
the tike s are of coupon forlii, Mr.
•f.'arold advises ictIg to avoid 't rrisll,
ray'eilora'seeure• their tipkpts the day
pforo they intenti'to leave.
Ur.�IA r`a, there will he 6404
ftp d$ Qr Few din lcyill tryan serve
• livery one that wipes for the Ba gains
that 4te to ho had,
Mr. and Mrs. It. J. Tindall left nn
Tuesday for a trip to Muskoka. S'Ve
regret to hear that Mr. Tindall's
health hes been failing lately, and
hope that the Muskoka, bracing amnia
phere will fully restore him to .his
usual health.
The Markdale Standard dard has entered
ed
its 23rd volume, Bro. Ratledge has
one of the best newspaper offices we
know of; be is systematic in his work
and successful. It is a pleasure to visit
him and exchange ideas on newspaper
work generally,
With this week, Arthur Knight ter-
minates his residence in Wingham,
[le purposes taking a course in the
Dental College, Philadelphia.. He is a
steady young roan and we wish him
success in preparing for the profession
he has chosen.
J. D, Long is repairing the stone
Wilding formerly occupied by R. Run-
ciman, A cement floor in the base-
ment, and a thorough fitting up of the
interior to make -the building suitable
for the Stearn Laundry, are among the
improvements.
The painting of the Bell Telephone
poles has wade a great improvement
in their appearance. We expect to see
the G. N. W. Telephone Co. and Wing -
ham Electric Light Co. to make a note
of the improvement, and "go and do
likewise." Did we say, we expeet-oh 1
R. W. Rnnciman is now comfor-
tably and conveniently located in his
own shop, west of his old stand. He
is an excellent wo'kman, and is kept
busy. What he cannot "fix" in his
line, is likely to be unrepairable, and
fit only for the junk. heap.
Miss McL, Green, of Loyal, Huron
county, took first prize in the butter -
making competition which occupied
four days. with eleven entries, at the
Toronto Exhibition. It was open to
students or ex -students of any dairy or
agricultural college or butter factory
in Canada or United States.
The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
church annopnce, that on account of
being unable to secure a place to hold
their Bazaar, it has been postponed.
They- will however hold a Thanks-
giving Supper and entertainment in
the church in the evening of Thanks-
giving day, of which further notice
will be given.
The Advance regrets to hear that
Fred, Rush is not improving, in
health. He has been in Toronto since
his return from the west, and is still
unable to work. We hope that health
and strength will soon return. Fred.
is an industrious, steady young man,
and his young friends here will he
pleased to hear of improvement in his
health.
The first King Edward Canadian
coins were receiyed in Ottawa last
week in the shape of bags of bright
white 5 -cent pieces. The head of the
King is crowned with the motto, "Ed-
ward VII., D. G. Rex., Imperator,"
On the reverse side there appears the
maple wreath, as before, but the word
"Canada" is introduced for the first
time in the 5 -cent piece, the wording
being "5 cents, Canada, 1902."
It is said that the Canadian Pacific
Railway has twenty thousand cars
west of the lakes, for the haulage of
grain. They carry on an average
eight hundred bushels each, so this
means.tlrat in one load this immense
train could move sixteen million bush-
els. In Ontario there seems to be a
shortage of locomotive power, for it is
reported from Toronto Junction that
there is a difficulty in moving out
loaded cars fast enough to accommo-
date incoming freight. The reason is
said to be, that efforts are concen-
trated westward, to move the western
wheat crop eastward before naviga-
tion closes.
Married.
Will. Dunnage, of Gorrie, formerly
of the Brunswick hotel here, leaves the
ranks of the bachelors this week for
those of benedicts. A Walkerton lady
is the bride.
Farmers.
Don't miss the column of market re-
ports, eighth column, page 2; it will
he found to be a full, correct report,
practically the some as in the large
are. .ca„4 t ,:s..in,l ,n y, air own !tme
paper ; see it.
W. C. T. U. Convention. •
lI'uvn count W. C. T. U. conven-
tion will be held in Wingham, October
9Lh. Miss Sproule, ruitisionary to the
lumber and ruining carnp'i, and others
will be present. An interesting pro-
gram is promised. Further announce-
ments later.
Fall Fair.
To -day is the first day of our Fall
Fair, and should Friday prove fine, we
expect eo see a good exhibit, and a
silccessftil Voir. 1- epnernber the ppn-
pert by the panedien Jilbilee Singers
in the town Hall en Friday evening.
These colored people are fine sipgers.
Now is the hest time to select a Snit
or Overcoat; otir stock is composed of
the latest and best goods in the mare
ket for fail and winter. You take no
chances here; we guarantee satisfac-
tion in every particular at Ggo.
0411$'s,
Thanksgiving Day.
This holiday (for with many it means
that and nothing more) has been
announced for•Tharsday, October loth.
With the prospect of abundance for
man and beast, as a result of the won-
derful crop of 1002, there is abundant
cause for gratitude to the Giver of ail
our°blessings,
Auction Sale.
Posters have been issued announc-
ing Thos. Forbes' elution sale, ou
Tuesday Sept. 30, on lot 15, con. 3, Mor-
rie. As Mr. Forbes has sold his farm
there will be no reserve. The bills
show a large list of stock, irn lementis:
etc: Said", lieg iris at ' ones .o&locli:
Terms-twelye'l'nonthsl crec}it. 3+'. 0.
cott; repeiyes the bids,
ptetp./nipg,
The nanny friends of Dirs. and Mise
ii'.essant Will he pleased to have them
again residents of Winghapp, They
ars expected swmetilrie he October ;
they will reside in the votpfartahle
horns Mr. p'essant recently purchased
from John O1egg, on corner of John
and Minnie streets, It is hoped that
Mrs. lressant's health is improved by
her residence in Holyoke.
Millinery Openings.
Tuesday next is the day chosen for
the Millinery openings. Wingham
milliner's elways have a fine display
and the corning event will be no excess -
tion to the rule. See their advts,
Enlargements.
The Wingham Produeo Co., is build-
ing an extension to their building
this week. Mr. Graham reports busi
ness brisk ; the new building is 20x40,
and two stories high, for the drying of
eggs after they are removed from
pickle, Armour RsSon are building acold storage addition to their empor-
ium, 20x60. capable of holding 200 tone
of ice, The building is of brick. H.
Kerr has the contract. The necessity
for these additions is an indication of
increase of business.
Your choice of 215 pairs Kid Gloves
for 75c it pair, itt Dulinage's.
Social.
The Social given by the Epworth
League last Thursday evening was
well attended, considering the un-
favorable evening. The program con-
sisted of two male trios, solos by Miss
Hattie Reid and Miss Lillian Graham,
duet by Miss Cecil Houtnth and Mas-
ter Berl Hall, and recitations by Miss
Merle Aitchison, a tot of five years,
and Miss Brock. This was Miss
Brock's initial appearance before a
Wingham audience, and those present
were delighted with her recitation.
The proceeds totalled about $22.00.
Hicks' Forecasts.
Very much condensed is the follow-
ing from Hicks' forecasts for October.
The month will begin with reactionary
storms of rain and possibly snow to
the north. New moon on the 1st
may cause higher temperature, but
cold gales from the northwest will fol-
low. From 4th to 9th, • warmer, with
cloudiness and rain. Storms promise
to be severe, with wintry aspects in
inany places ; snow with heavy sleet
are probable, with cold. A rise in
temperature and rain and snow storms
will be natural touching 12th and 13th.
Abont 19th and 20th, severe and dan-
gerous storms and tides are probable
over lake region and Atlantic, endan-
gering life and shipping. Rain, snow,
sleet and a big October cold wave will
wind up this period ; failing this, look
for unseasonably • warm weather, brit
heavy autumnal storms are most like-
ly, with cold weather. More rain, and
to northward, snow about 23rd and
24th. The last five days of October are
covered by..a storm period. There
may be thunder, with vain to the
south, but that will merge into sleet
and snow, and cold blasts will spread
southward and eastward as the month
closes.
APPRENTICE WANTED -TO learn the
Photographing. Apply to M. E. Zur-
brigg, Wingham.
Died.
The following has reference to the
Irate Mr. MacMath of Dungannon,
whose death we reported last week,
father of R. J. Macitlath and Mr's.
Manners of town. Deceased was one
of the pioneers, now so rapidly•passing
away. He came to Canada from the
County Down, Ireland, in 1831, when
a boy. His parents settled on Amherst
Island and took up land. Later, he
chose as life partner Miss Jane Grey,
and struck out for himself in the new
country. He first went to Hamilton,
and afterwards drove from there to
the farin near Dungannon. He was
an industrious worker and succeeded
in milking for his family a comfortable
home. Nino children were born to
them. Those still living are J. C. of
Clinton, R. J. of Wingham, Mrs. J.
'Hamlin of Goderich, Mrs. A. Stobie of
Seaforth, Mrs. G. 0. Manners of Wing -
ham, and Jennie at home. In religion
be was a Methodist, in politics, a Re-
former. The funeral took place on
Thursday last; the large attendance
was evidence that' the deceased en-
joyed the esteem of the people of the
sl rronnding coyntry.
1pjarro 4scage,
Three )glen had anarrow escape
from being perhaps fatally scalded, at
the electric Light Works on Monday
afternoon. Mr. Green, Walter Bose
and Walter Bell were on top of one of
boiler's, making connection between
two boiler's. There were 10,5 pounds
of steam on at the time, and when the
connections were nearly made, a part
of the pipe broke off close to the boiler.
The result was that the boiling water
and steam rushed out of the Inch and
a half pipe at a terrific rate, until the
boiler waienearly emptied. Mr, Green
was badly scalded on his arms, the
others almost stunned. Ile rolled off
the boiler, a height of ten or twelve
feet, and was followed by Walter Bell,
When they got out, they looked for
Walter Rose, and found that he had
fallen nit the (`:oiler, but had man-
aged by creeping on hie hands end
knees to get out of the steam into the
open air, Mr, Green says that if any
of them had received the fell'oree'e;
809.41,4' tie would. ' pave peel
scalds tte .one. It as .
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perience they fpper %111111.P
tyn
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t
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4IaPa?3� they rfyer} alalmost l ost
to'idtri}achie a �htteelbilerweVeaspohtloswcanldted-
nitwit empty, by the force of the steam.
As a result of the accident, there were
no ieciendesetlnt lights on 11#onci:ty
nigi}t.
tipples fh p.-T1r•i ng any kind of seer'
the N dnitty Cider Mill. We
gnaranteo to boil sweet syrup or apple
butter at 4 cents a gallon on our own
risk, without sugar. For apple better,
bring one pail of quartered apples to
one hag cider•applee.
310 IIEnU(IOTT I3nos,
Farm Sold,
Lot 20, con, 11, Turnherry, 81 acres,
has been sold to Roht. Dixon for $1000,
through the real estate agency of A.
Dulmage,
217 Descendants.
The Mildrnay Gazette reports the
fact that Mr. A, Vogt, who died re-
cently near Mildmay, had 217 descen-
dants. The fruits of his marriage
were fifteen children, fourteen of
whom still live, and twelve of whom
attended their father's funeral. Mr.
Vogt lived to see 145 grandchildren,
and 57 great grandchildren, making a
total of 217, probably the largest line
of descendants possessed by any man
in Ontario,
A Wonderful Machine.
A monster automobile harvester and
thresher combined, has been at work
in California, doing its part towards
garnering the great crop of 1902, The
Review of Reviews says : This "de-
partment store" harvester includes
and is propelled by an. automobile hav-
ing a 30 -horse -power engine. The
reaper cuts a swath 36 feet wide; the
grain heads are caught on a moving
belt 48 inches wide, and carried to 'the
threshing department of the machine.
A half minute after the boss sings "all
right," and the Juggernaut begins to
move, grain comes pouring into the
thresher's bin, not only shelled. but
carefully cleaned. The grain is trans-
ferred iuunediately to sacks, which
aro sewed and removed from the ma-
chine as soon as twelve are filled. This
mighty product of American machine -
making is 66 feet long, weighs over 100
tons, and cuts and threshes under fav-
orable conditions as much as 100 acres
a day.... Four horses are in constant
use supplying it with fuel, oil and boil-
er water. It defies hills of any reason-
able grade, and travels at an average
rate of three and a half miles an hour.
The greatest wheels have tires 4 feet
wide, with ridges 11J inches high.
These harvesters are made near. Oak-
land, California. Men that farm on a
large scale came from neighboring
States, and from as far east as Kansas,
to see the machine at work.
WANTED. -Fifteen boys and girls
wanted at once at the Apple Evapora-
ting factory, Wingham ; also wood
wanted -Mahler Bros., Wingham.
CARD OF THANKS.
After twenty-nine years of business
in Wingham I have decided to bear
less of responsihility, • and stepaside
from the activities of business life, and
let those younger in years take charge.
My sincere thanks are herewith ten-
dered to all my customers, who for so
many years favored me with their
patronage, and with whom I have hn.d
such pleasant business relations. The
business will in future he conducted
by my sons under the name of Horn nth
Bros„ for whom I bespeak the same
kindness and patronage that was be-
stowed on me. All accounts due the
firm of Homuth & Son must be paid to
me before October 15th. Again thank-
ing the public for their confidence and
patronage.
Yours Respectfully,
J. J. HOMUTH.
PERSONAL
Our readers are all cordially invited 10
contribute to this column. If friends visit
you, or you visit friends, let the Advance
know about it.
Mrs. Percy Hill spent last week in
London.
Mr. Toung of Gorrie, was in town on
Tuesday.
Dr. J. S. Chisholm was in Toronto
on Tuesday.
M. J. Bell and family removed to
Stratford this week.
W. J. Haines, Blyth, spent Sunday
with his family in town.
Mrs. McKibben and Walton visited
Clifford friends this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Halsey Perk spent
%gnday with friends in Hipley,
Mrs. T. Hall is visiting her sister,
Mrs, Harrison, in Qwen Sound.
Miss E. Evans of Gorrie was a guest
of Mrs. J. B. Ferguson, on Tuesday.
weMelrr, and Mrs. Howson of Teeswater
ere visiting their son in town this
,
Mrs. Tucker and Miss Maud Tucker
have returned from visiting friends in
Blyth.
Mr. hope was in London hist week
and painted a house for Mr. G. Mason,
of town,
Mrs. S. Merrifield and son Bert spent
a few days this week with Mr. Merri-
field itt Preston.
Rev. W. A. Findlay of Kincardine
was a guest at Mr. Adam Redd'e on
Saturday and Sundaty last.
Mr. Coates, formerly of Grey, was a
guest at J. J. Mitchell's over Sunday ;
he is now ranching in the western
States.
Rev. R. IJobbs arrived home from
Winnipeg, on Tuesday. He will
occupy his pulpit on unclad nei;t,
His willd4 tlei sed.'to
h theve'hinr once more n1,
11. flossiest, a �'!�'inghe tiny,.isited
. ell
ppt'ien s in lawn this Week ; he eeleci
fr Toronto of
pi Imre R I and �j
s tni•t -
�� t utile p
five tninlites. n1 Hehasjest returned
Prom a tri to England, tvher
P g o he had
the honor of shaking hands with Lord
Kitchener, and
also Lora Knollys,
the King's private secretary,
Mr. q A tj M
rs
.:ias. Weir
of tile 10th
ernherry returned last week
rn m tati T, ere they
had gnaw
on a visit to relatives. This otherwise
pleasant trip was tnarred somewhat
by the death of 111r. Weir's breather
in Scotland, and Mrs. Weir's sister in
East Wawanosh, during their absence.
lllr. and :Airs, Weir have one son in
Scotland, who has a large farm near
the poet Burns' ltoineitead.
Sunday School Work.
Next Sunday will be a very im
or -
tent day in two of the Sunday Schools
in Wingham, In the Presbyterian
church, the morning service will be set
apart for the children, an$,the pastor,
Rev. D, Ferrite, will preach to them,
An interesting service is anticipated.
In the afternoon, a "Rally Day" Sun-
day school service will be held in the
Methodist church, consisting of ninsic,
responsive readings and a brief review
of the quarter's lessons. The superin-
tendent, Dr. Towler, asks for an atten-
dance of at least 300 out of the 370 ens
rolled. A special program will be pre-
sented,
Treasurer's Sale.
The Treasurer's sale of lands in
Wingham, for taxes, was held on Sat-
urday last in the Treasurer's office.
No offers were received for lots 22, 23,
north side of McIntosh street ; central
part of lot 27, east side Edward street,
or north-west part of lot 4 east side of
Josephine street between Victoria and
David streets. One lot was withdrawn
from sale, the owner having paid the
amount due. George Newton was the
purchaser of the east halves of lots 1
and 2, east side of Josephine street,
between Victoria and David streets.
J. Dodd secured south part of lot 77,
east side of Frances street, and W. A.
Currie part of lot 15, west side of Cath-
arine street. The bidding was by no
means brisk. The sale was adjourned
until October 4th at 4 p. m.
RtVBLERs.-We save you money;
they save your health. All styles to
select from at W. J. GREER's,
A Worthy School.
The Canada Business College of
Chatham most certainly enjoy the
confidence of the business community,
and must be turning out a superior
class of student, or it would not receive
so many calls for its graduates. In
a letter from the principal, we are in-
formed that they have at Lhe present
time, five calls for male stenographers
and bookkeepers, that they cannot fill,
at any wages ranging from $35 to $50
per month, and that young girls four-
teen and fifteen years of age of last
session secured positions at $6 and $7
per week within a few weeks after the
close of another session. The school
stands very high among commercial
schools of the province, and holds the
unique position of running 26 years
withont change of management, a
claim that no other business school in
Oanada can make, We take pleasure
in recommending the school. ,to our
patrons.
The S Foundry.
toys oundr .
A representative of the Advance
visited the Western Foundry on Tues-
day, and received a cordial reception
from Mr. Cunningham, the manager
of the mechanical department. We
are pleased to be able to say that the
indications are most. favorable for the
development of an industry that will
not only prove a benefit to Wingham,
but one that will be remunerative to
those at the head of the enterprise -
indeed that is a most important con-
sideration, for an institution that
would prove unprofitable to the pro-
prietors would be of little benefit to
the town ; hence every citizen should
feel interested in the success of the en-
terprise. The past few weeks have
not been idly spent. The buildings
have been painted outside, the second
floor of the mail' building floored, giv-
ing a large extra space of working -
room, and patterns have been prepar-
ed. It is the intention of the company
to devote their attention chiefly to the
manufacture of ranges fop domestic
use, and they have decided to call their
product -The Huron Range. Visitors
to our Fall Fair will have an opportu-
nity of examining one or more of these
ranges this week. On Tuesday. sies
teen men were et wprk, the rpogidere
being bgsy preparing for the first cast,
which was made that afternoon.
Many of the sten have spent years
with the Gurney Stoye Co, Mr. Cun-
ningham was travelling expert for
that company ; Mr, Taylor, the busi-
ness manager, also held a responsible
position with them, and Mr. Madden,
foreman of the moulding shop, was
sixteen years in their employ. So that
behind the enterprise, is a combina-
tion of experience, rarely found in a
new company, and tide is a very favor-
able indication of success. New ma-
chinery will be added, one piece the
noticed was a dydarno for electroplat-
ing. Mr. Cunningham and his men
are mucic pleased with Wingham, and
he informs us that it is the intention
of the company to purchase all they
possibly can from business men of the
town, and send away for nothing that
can be reasonably bought here, We
like this indication of loyalty to the
town. Our readers will be pleased to
hear that icittioul1 this ep,ter�prlse w,4s
not opened tyitli han;itet, b}'.lsg ,
and iiyroi.ecllnip clisplapr it is ilileketl
ell by eeperiencel eetepsive business
acquaintance, aeft considerable capital.
al.
Until the end of this year, about twen-
ty men will be employed, and the ca-
pacity of the foundry will bo eight ey
ten rangesper
g day. fly •itrirgar'Y lstt
tlae sclrsgq;g, re erpeet tR be ltntier thir-
engh working conditions, Snccesp to
the Western ti'otlndry is the wish of
the Wingham Advance. For conve-
nience, as well as safety of life, there
should be it footbridge across the river
from the foundry, to avoid the nse of
the railway britigt,
See the fine assortment of Brooches
at Chisholm's Jewellery Store.
Hands Injured.
On Fridaylast
two of our citizen
s
each had a hand injured. Mr, Glenn,
while working at the mill, had the Ling-
ers of one hand hurt, and Mr. Shore
also had fingers injured by coming in
contact with a saw in the factory.
Of Course.
A visitor to our town this week re-
marked that it was the most all -alive
town north of London and must
eventually develop until it becomes a
city, Before it dons its robes of city -
hood, it must have more electric light.
The front street is not so badly light-
ed, but the back ones are shrouded in
darkness that can almost be felt, Yes,
we expect to see Wingham a county
town yet. and later it city of course.
Very Sad.
The Peterborough Examiner gives
full particulars of the drowning of Mr.
Roberts and his two sons, aged 10 and
12, relatives of Mrs. Wm. Cruikshank
of Turnherry. Mr. Roberts' father had
been Indian rgent for 20 years, and
Mr. Roberts was held in high esteem.
He frequently crossed the lake to hold
religious services in the Methodist
church on the Indian reserve. On this
occasion he was returning from the
service, when by some means the
canoe must have been upset. As be
did not arrive at the usual time, Mrs.
Roberts crossed the lake in a canoe,
with one of the farm hands, in search
of her husband. She then learned
they had left some time before. The
sad fact then dawned on her that her
husband and two sons had met a wa-
tery grave. It is supposed that Mr.
Roberts was drowned while trying to
save his boys, for he was found stand-
ing on his feet, with his sons lying
close to him. The sad event cast deep-
est gloom upon the whole community,
and the departure of three hearses
from the home at the same time was
indeed a sad sight, and deeply affected
the public mind. On receipt of the sad
news, Mrs, Cruikshank left to visit the
bereaved home.
FOR TIRED FEET. -Our Common-
Sense Shoes give ease and comfort to
those who stiffer from lame or sore
feet. W. J. GREER.
LETTER FROM WINNIPEG.
Winnipeg, Sept. 16, 1902.
To the Editor of the Advance :
DEAR SIR, -Just a few lines to let
you and your readers know how I am
getting along, and also a few points
about General Conference matters,
1 am profoundly impressed with the
go-aheacied'ness of the people .through.'
out the western world. Perhaps the
danger is in going ahead too fast. If
they make more, the certainly spend
more, so that in the long rum I do not
know that they will be much better
off than the people of Ontario. They
seem to do things on a large scale. For
example, the members of the General
Conference, with all their visiting
friends, which means about four hun-
dren people, were given an "At Home"
by Mr. and Mrs. J. A. M. Aikens, K,
C., and I can assure you it was a grand
affair, and greatly enjoyed by all pres
est. On Friday last Mr. J. T, Gordon,
M. P. P., placed a train of first-class
cars at the service of the Conference
and took the delegates with their
friends through the wheat fields to the
city of Brandon, a distance, by the
Northern Pacific Railway of 185 wiles,
which of course took us the whole day.
It was a perfect day in every respect.
The company, numbering about 400,
were treated both going and coming
to refreshments, and a rich repast
was in waiting for us in the city hall
in Brandon, all provided by Mr. Gor-
don, and served in first-class style by
the Methodist ladies of that city. The
hall was beautifully decorated, and
charming music was discoursed to us
during the feast by an up-to-date or-
chestra, so that altogether it may well
he regarded as an event of a lifetime.
The Ogilvie Milling Company have of-
fered to place the excellent street car
service at the disposal of the Confer-
ence, in order that we may see, per-
haps, some of the greatese and hest
flouring mills of the world, This otter
ps opens to the Popfereuee to snit their
convelltened; And last, but not least,
is the invitation of Sir Daniel and Lady
lrtcrrid►ian, Lieut. -Governor of Ivlanito-
ba, to an "At Home" at the Govern-
ment [louse, er;.tended., to the Confer-
euce and all visiting friends for Thers•
da y of this week,
This will give you to see, Mr. Editor,
how they do things in this country.
A lot of what I ata seeing and hearing
is omitted for want of time and space,
but couch of it will be told, 1 hope, in
sermon and address. We hope to get
through the business of the Conference
Ulla week, se that (D. V.) I shall be
home for the last Sunday of this
month, 29th inst.
I ant glad to say that this Confer-
ence has been very enthusiastic over
the great forward movement for Mis-
sions, '.his will be seen in the fact,
that four general Superintendents of
missions are to be elected -one for
New Ontario, two for Manitoba and
the Northwest territories, and one for
British Columbia. Great interest is
also taken in the Temperance and
Moral Reform movements, sq much so
that a General Secretary is tp he elect.
ed to this Office. I ens glad to say that
our ttules ;'chain 'onebanged, andby
all'l chin see, biose who have been act-
yocti .ing:M Plapge will he in theirgr;y p s long hafore the Methodist rules
are lr1pt4ed out front the discipline of
otp' beloved ebotoll, We have found
that our Rules enter into the very
Gonstitntion of the Ohnrch ; hence it
requiresthree-fourths
oP a rnajor•ity
vote of the General Conference tn..
change thein. The t, s p.l'.rl tern) luta
been settl ci y vote�� the (1enferpneI
tp lin lirptt.o fo lr yeirrst
hp eleetierl of i.•leneral Conference
A t
tisk1
awe to -day,
with onlyIyone change, namely, the Rev. G.
Bond, 13. A., ,Halifax, N. S., editor of
the Wesleyan, takes the place of Ihe
Coirrtice as editor of the Cluistien
Gtimeliau. The neve pfj cere-=-the Gen-
eral Su eri i{
t cult+ o!? Missions and
P 11ond
.tile General Secretary for Temperance
-«-have not as yet been elected. I hope
eons to be able to tell you and my
friends niuc.h more thato time and
space will allosy me to write.
ItWelt. its 11011119.
A Test Case.
Readers of the Acivanco•will remem-
ber that some months ago there was
quite an excitement in many places,
by demands being made upon a num-
ber of farmers for commission on the
sale of their farms, It appears that
years ago a man named Daly, of
Guelph, did a real estate business, and
published the Canadian Farm Adver-
tiser, in which he advertised farms for
sale. Farmers by the score gave him
pertnission to sell their farms Years
went by, and as they heard no more of
the matter, they dismissed the trans-
action from their minds, until a de-
mand was made on them for commis-
sions. It appears that in the mean-
time, Daly had assigned his claims on
these commissions to a man named
Russel, who proceeded\•o collect them,
Farmers (many in this county) began
to recall the transaction, and as the
farms had not been sold, refused to
pay the commission. But contracts
promised the commission, whether the
farm was sold or not. A test case was
submitted -that of H. A. Cohoe, of
Oxford county, who wanted $1,000 for
his farm, the .commission to be 2 per
cent., or $80. Judge Morgan has re-
cently given judgment on this test
case, and the result is that ()oboe must
pay the $80 commission, with interest
on the years past and costs of the suit.
As this was a test case, it looks as
though 1,800 farmers ( western On-
tario, who bit at Daly`l scheme, will
have to pay the commission on the
price they wanted for their farm years
ago, whether sold or not, and interest
for years gone by. To refuse will
place them in the same box as the Ox-
ford county farmhr, and they may find
themselves defendants in a lawsuit
and be mulcted in costs, It seems
hard, but it should prove another les-
son to farmers to be more careful in
signing documents, unless they thor-
oughly comprehend their meaning. In
Cohoe's case, he pleaded that the farm
was not sold, but the contract called
for the commission in any case, and
the Court held it binding. The Ad-
vance has heard of ono farmer who
was billed for $120 for commission on
the sale of the farm that he still owns,
and the indications are that he will
have to pay it -a clear case of money
thrown away. It is said that the
amount at stake is $150,000. -
Dr. Butler, specialist in diseases of
eye, ear, nose and throat. Eyes tested
and glasses supplied. Office opposite
St. Andrew's church, London, Ont.
•
equi:Tj Nam IH
Ministers and church workers generally, are
cordially invited to contribute items of church
news under this heading, from their respective
churches.
Rev. J. S. Henderson of Hensall will
conduct anniversary services at St.
Helens on October 12th.
Rev. W. J. Clark of London will
conduct the anniversary in the Pres-
byterian church, Whitechurch, Octo-
ber 19th.
The Sacrament of Confirmation will
be administered by his Lordship Bis-
hop McEvoy, in Wingham Catholic
church, on Sunday next. Mass will be
celebrated by the Bishop at 8 o'clock ;
High Mass and Confirmation at 10.30
Vespers at 7.15 p.m., followed by a
lecture by His Lordship on "A Trip to
Holy Land."
Harvest Thanksgiving services will
be held in Trinity church, Belgrave,
on Sunday, Oct. 5th, at 2.30, Thank -
offerings will be applied to the fund for
improventent of the church. The fol-
lowing Monday evening, a Harvest
[lone supper will be held in the
Foresters' Hall, followed by a good
program in the church,
Rev, F. Swann, of Bluevale, preach-
ed two good, practical sermons in the
Methodist church last Sunday. Rev.
W. A. Finlay, who supplied for
Mr. Hobbs two years ago during va-
cation, assisted at the evening ser-
vice. The pastor, Rev, R. Hobbs, re-
turned from Winnipeg during this
week and will occupy his pulpit next
Sunday, morning and evening.
The anniversary services in connec-
tion with Langside Presbyterian
church last Sunday were a decided
success, Three large audiences assem-
bled, and the total free-will for the day
was $143. Rev. E. II. Sewers of
I.lrucetield-preached with great accep-
tance morning and evening. Iu the
morning he took for his text Psalm
90:12, "So teach us to nuntber onr days
that we may apply out' hearts unto
wisdom." This should be the prayer
of each of us. It was not mere know-
ledge that is sought, but knowledge
properly appropriated to the religions
life. Working backward in the text,
he spoke of these pillars of truth -the
tend wisdom or religious life; the ap-
plication of the heart to it, showing
the emptiness of pure externalism, and
that, While God does foreordain all
tbleggs we meet apply ourselves to gain
t1 e desired encs, 'Alen the numbering
ot) at}r drys, how necessary, jest as a
Merchant west take stock. Finally,
we cermet do anything, we do not
know anything -but the prayer is, "(j
Lord teach os, teach us." In the even-
ing Mr. Sowers preached a powerful
sermon on the text, 3,Zo,iiltans XII ti --
"Brethren I besetel, you by the mer-
cies of Godi3O tic. Ile spoke of the
secures th,e eposLle recommends, of
tIke arrinments tiscd to enforce it, and
t c,e resojlte to is soul, who is obedient
to Emelt an entreaty. The pastor, 100v.
G, M. Dunn, preached in the efterttoan,
.,
takingfor his, .
eta
subject
s
eci:t o c
.1 1 il'r
•A p
ing in the dans of ,Tonsil,"' hie text be-
ing II Ohrorl, nit.% "And they made a,
`prri1oPdi1la ltoRigtrilon pt ilntottolghtrhJouLaohd antheJecro.
lection that Moses the servant of God
laidupon
Israel in the wilderness,
The speaker spoke of thisancientoffer-
ing, the purpose of it, the nature of it,
s, in which it was trade, rho
sthencresapiritof ft, and the analogy to the
present circumstances, The church
will NOW be free from debt and have a
little on hand for further improve-
ments.
BANK OF HAMILTON
WINGHAIVI,
Capital paid up $2,000,000, Reserve, $1,600,00
J. TURNBTJLL, General Manager.
President -John Stuart
Vice -President -A, G. Ramsay
Cashier -J. Torahs
Dampens: -John Proctor Wm, Gibson,
Geo, ltoach, A. T, Wood, A. B. Lee (Toronto)
Savings Bank hours 10 to 3; Saturdays 10 to 1
Deposits of $1 and upwards received. Int-
erest allowed and computed on 30th November
and 314t May each year, and added to principal
Special Deposits also received at current
rates of interest.
Draft on, Great Britain and the United
States bottgbt and sold.
E L. DionsersoN, Solicitor. -
W. C?RBOULD Agent
Travellersare notified that the .Bank of
Hamilton and its Branches issue Circular note"
of the National Provincial Bank of England
(Ltd.) which can be cashed without charge or
trouble in any part of tho world
Please Notice.
On account of the regretted illness
of Miss Miller, her milliner, Miss Boyd
will be unable to hold her millinery
opening on the day fixed, the 30th.
She wishes however to announce to
her customers and the public generally
that her shop will be open for business
as usual, and while there may be no
opening display, orders will as usual,.
receive the most careful,personal
attention,
A Piano.
The Sunday • School and Epworth
League of Wingham Methodist church
are uniting their efforts for the pur-
chase of a piano for the use of the
School and League. A strong, com-
mittee has been formed and before
long, we expect to see a flne piano
replace the organ now •in use. It will
be an improvement, especially as ac-
companiment to the orchestra of the
School, and in League entertainments.
J. A. Morton is taking a great interest
in the movement.
Amusing.
At the Huron assizes last week, the
breach of promise suit of Cook vs.
Smith was tried. The plaintiff, a man
of 40, residing near Brussels, sued de-
fendant a woman of 52, with a grown-
up fancily, who now resides at Guelph,
for breach of promise of marriage, and
he wanted $2,500, not for wounded
feelings, but for some other cause not
quite clear, except that the widow had
declined to keep her promise, The de-
fence, admitting the technical right
to sue, had paid in one cent as come
pensaqon, but this .Wes not sullic'Ten
for the disappointed suitor, hence the
suit. The correspondence shown was
amus"
mg, and liberally adorned with
Scriptural quotations. The jury's ver-
dictgave the widow back her one cent,
and decided against plaintiff.
DEATHS.
Pugh. -In Bluevale, on Monday, Sept.
22nd, Elizabeth, relict of the late
Henry 0. Pugh, aged '75 years.
TEACHER WANTED
To teach in S. S. No. 5, Morris, for
the year 1003. ,Apply stating standing
and salary expected, (personal appli-
cation prefered) to
HENRY JOHNTSON
Sec. No. 5 Mortis,
Belgrave
TEACHER WANTED
For School Section No. 9, East Wawa -
nosh, holding a 2nd°Glass Certificate ;
duties to commence January 3rd, 1903.
Persnnalarfilfcation preferred. Apply
to JOHN 7i.LLIOTT, JUN., Sec. -Trea-
surer, Wingham, Ont. -
NOTICE.
Takenotice that the sale of lands In tho
Town of Wingham for arrears of taxes has
been adjourned till Sntnrday, the 4th day of
October, 100.2, at 4 o'clock p.m., when tiro fol-
lowing real properties will again bo offered for
sate, ititmo1y:
I.ols 1`a. 22 and 23 on north side Victoria
street, Toter Fisher's original drill reserve.
Control phut Lot No. 27, on east sldo Edward
street, Edward Foley's subdivision of Park
Lois 1 and 2. and the north-west part of Lot
No. 4, on Inst sidle Josephine street (the old
Abell property) Government additional survey.
J. B. FERGUSON'
4Cinghanr, Sept. 25, 100'2. Treasurer
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