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31ST TEAR, NO. 4.
101_INI0N BANK.
WINGIAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1903.
$1,00 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE
Capital (paid up) - $2,980,000
Reserve
(aea proAts) nd;Titre $3,330,000
Farmers' Notes discounted,
Drafts sold on all points in Can-
ada, the United States and Europe.
SAVINGS DEPARTMENT.
Interest allowed on deposits of $1.00 and
upwards, and added to principal 30th June
and 3lst December each year.
A. E. GiBSON, Manager
R. Vanstoue, Solicitor
pied git1lt
I
Imported China at Cooper's.
Wear Greet's Situeb and Rubbers.
OxsTExs this week at Buckley's.
Twentythtee acres of ground are
needed to bury London's dead of one
year.
Will. Scott sold eighty baskets of
peaches on Saturday from one o'clock
to ten.
WANTED.—A servant girl ; apply to
Mrs. Dudley Holmes, Wingharn.
The families of Messrs. Jno. Mowat
and Frank Kennedy removed this
week to Acton.
Miss Forbes. who was in the railway
accident near Blenheim last week, is a
grand -daughter of Mrs. Clendenning.
Miss Jennie Deacon has returned to
town after two months' absence and
will resume her duties as dressmaker.
Our Shoes won't pinch yon. and nei-
ther will our prices.—W. J. Greer.
Robt. Mooney will remove to the
shop formerly occupied by C. Knech-
tel. Robert is working up a good busi-
ness.
From several counties, there comes
a rumor of the scarcity of teachers.
The result is likely to be an increase of
salaries.
Fancy Goods and Wools at Cooper's.
W. J. Greer has received his com-
mission as Court Deputy of Court
MaJ1al3d No. 25, C. 0. F. He will
,ufake an excellent official.
Blyth and Wingham Baseball teams
played on the park here on Saturday
last. The visitors were defeated, and
our best players were not available.
If you want a good farm at the right
price, go to 0. J. Maguire, Real Estate
Agent,
W. A. Strong, organizer for the C.
0. F. is assisting Court Maitland, No,
25, this week. Mr, Strong is always a
welcome visitor to C. 0. F. Courts.
A number of the seats iii the Con-
gregational church have been sold for
the new Methodist church at Langside.
Three teams removed them on Tues-
day.
)Mens' Shoes that fit the weather and
he feet, $L50 to $2.50.—W. J. GREER.
Belgrave Fall Fair was held on Wed-
nesday. The forenoon was beautifully
fine, but the afternoon wet. The prize
list could not be obtained for this
issue.
Mrs. Gallaher of Salem, who was in-
jured by being thrown out of a buggy
a few weeks ago, is doing nicely and
expects to be able to return home in
about two weeks.
DOMESTIC WANTED.—Apply to Mrs.
o a .
"Pauline Johnson is bright and clev-
er, and in her rendering of Indian
tales, no less than in her skits on mod-
ern society, she is a very successful
mimic."—Ottawa Citizen. In Wing-
ham, Oct. 1st.
Mrs, Duncan Anderson, formerly of
Wingharn, but now living in Hespe-
ler has sold her house and lot on
Francis St. to Mr. George Wynn, of
Wingharn, Price $630. 0. J. Ma-
guire negotiated the sale for Mrs,
Anderson.
To RENT—A good, roomy house
with conveniences—Apply to R. Van -
stone.
Fern Lodge No. 10, L. T. B. A., will
in future meet on the 2nd and 4th
Fridays of each month, instead of 1st
and 3rd Mondays. The next meeting
will be held on the 2nd Friday in Oct-
ober. Members are requested to take
note of this change.
Mrs. W, H. Hele and Mrs. L. Han-
son were very successful with their
exhibits ot'fanney work and paintings
at Toronto, London and Guelph ex-
hibitions ; both ladies are experts,
and we are pleased to hear they
succeeded in capturing a large num-
ber of prizes.
As we go to press, another large
shipment of fall suits, overcoats. etc.,
has arrived for A, R. Smith.
Mr. and Mrs. Mclvor and daughter
Pearl were in Wingharn on Friday.
Mr. Mclvor is manager for the Franke
Catering Co., Detroit, Belle Isle and
Windsor Ferry Co. He reports a very
successful season. Mr. Mclvoi, and
family will occupy their fine residence
in Teeswater for the winter.
There was a hailstorm west of Wing -
ham on Friday morning last, Rev. G.
M. Dunn was driving into town from
Whitechurch, and he could have gath-
ered a hat full of hailstones that fell
on the rubber lap -rag in his buggy. A
resident of Wingham says that a little
snow fell early in the morning.
Go to 0. J. Maguire, Real Estate
Agent, if you want to buy a house ; he
has what you want.
The Dominion Express Co. and C. P.
R. Telegraph Co. office has been re-
moved across the street to H. Wight -
man's building, formerly occupied by
W. F. VanStone as a butcher shop.
Mr. Ross, agent for .the above com-
panies, will be pleased to have hie
patrons note his new location.
C. P. Smith, Diagonal R
W. T. A. Fishleigh bas issued a four-
page circular advertising the lines of
stoves he handles. He has sold twen-
ty-eight stoves in the last few weeks.
Ask him for a circular.
Dr. H. E. W. Tamlyn was taken
seriously ill on Friday last. We are,
however, pleased to hear that there is
some improvement, and hope soon to
report him convalescent.
Eggs 15c. 100 tubs Butter wanted
weekly. Farmers' Pork forGeo. E. KING.
A Walkerton citizen found a piece
of bark in his bologna sausage the
other day, and he has been puzzling
his brain ever since trying to find out
what they did with the rest of the dog.
A hen belonging to Wm. Netterfield
laid an egg this week that measured
41 x 6 inches, Seeing Mr. Netterfleld
so successful in his garden, we suppose
the hen was trying to do her best in
the barn.
Apples.
Mahler Bros. have returned to
Wingham and expect to open their
apple evaporator next week.
Died.
On Monday last, Miss Boyd attended
the funeral of her niece, Airs. Chown
of Olinton, who died on Sunday last.
Deceased leaves a sorrowing husband
and nine children. Consumption was
the cause of her death.
Visit Ritchie & Campbell's store on
Saturday and see the grand display of
Fall and Winter Goods.
COOK WANTED,—For small family
in the city ; $4.00er week. Apply to
R. A, Douglass, Winghaun,
A Happy Mission.
We are informed the Rev. J. N, Mc-
Lean, B. A., pastor of W Ingham. Bap-
tist Church, is in Toronto this week,
and that when he returns at an early
date he will bring with him a Toronto
lady as his life partner ; more anon.
On Sept, 22nd.
Ripe raspberries in the last week of
September are an unusual sight, but
Walter Carruthers brought several
stalks to town on Tuesday, loaded
with ripe berries. The climate . pf
Turnberry will Turn(a)berry ripe,
late or early.
Our Wet Weather Shoes at $1.25 and
$2,00 cost less than doctors' bills.—W.
J. Greer.
The San Jose Mercury says :—Mc-
Raye is a born humorist and his fun is
pure, honest fun, such as everybody
likes. At every appearance he was
encored again and again.
An Invitation.
The people of Wingham are invited
to see the display of local students'
work in Douglassdrug store window.
The International Correspondence
Schools have nearly 600,000 students
and $3,500,000 capital. They teach 152
different courses, at home, in spare
time and at small cost. Information
cheerfully given at the store.
Banquet.
The Conservatives of Wingharn and
vicinity will take the opportunity of
tendering R. R. Gainey, M. L, A,, a
banquet on Friday evening, on the
occasion .of his being present at the
Fall Fair. The banquet will not inter-
fere with the concert, and will be held
at Hotel Brunswick. Tickets may be
obtained from R. A. Douglass or J. J.
Elliott, V. S.
The average of school teachers' sala-
ries in Ontario was never so high as at
present, Last year the average salary
for males in the province rose to $436.
Two years ago it was $404. A similar
increase in the salaries of female
teachers is also noted. Last year they
averaged $313, as compared with $298
in the year 1900.
The shop now occupied by Robert
Mooney, Meyer Block, will be for rent-
al after Oct. lst. Apply to A. E. Smith.
Barrister Blair Intends removing
from Brussels to Goderich and will be-
come a member of the law firm • of
Proudfoot & Hays. His business in
Brussels will be taken charge of by A.
Macdonald of Goderich. Rumor in
Wingham saith that Mr. Blair has his
political eye open for the nomination
in West Huron for the Ontario Legis-
lature.
Munro Jerome, of Tilsonburg, son of
Dr. Jerome of town, was in Wingham
on Monday with his automobile. So
far as we know, this is the first vehicle
of the kind seen on our streets, and it
attracted considerable attention. It
is propelled by gasoline. As long as
there is no explosion to lift the rider
heavenward, and nothing happens to
the steering gear, they get over the
ground at a good rate of speed.
Entertainment.
The Pipe Organ committee of
the
Methodist ehnrch have secured the
Indian poetess, Pauline Johnson, and
Walter McRaye, humorist, to give an
entertainment in the Town Hall,
Wingham. on October 1st. A rare
treat is in store for those who attend.
Adtnission 25cts, reserved seats, 35cts,
children, 15cts. Plan of hall at H.
Park's. See press notices,
Removals.
Last week, Wesley Walker, of the
firni of Walker Bros. & Button re-
moved to the house he recently pur-
chased on John street, and formerly
occupied by H. 0. Bell. Another
member of the firm, James Walker, is
about to remove to the Ritchie pro-
perty, three doors south of Veterinary
J. J. Elliott's residence, and from Oct-
ober 1st will be found there after busi-
ness hours, Patrons of the firm and
the public generally should bear these
removals in mind, in case of night calls.
The firm reports a growing business,
and hopes by strict attention to busi-
ness and straightforward dealing to
merit a continuance of public confi-
dence.
Pringle & Groves are in the market
now to purchase Hides, Skins, Tallow,
etc., at highest cash market prices.
Special attention to tanning robes and
furs by our new moth -proof process.
Chapman's old stand.
Municipal Ownership.
The idea is growing, that munici-
palities should own their own electric
light and water power plants, and
work them for the benefit of the tax-
payers. Here are a few clippings to
show the growth of the idea;—
The ratepayers of Picton, N. S.,
have authorized the borrowing of
$20,000 for the installation of a elec-
tric light plant.
By a vote of 79 to 1 the ratepayers
of Gravenhurst, Ont., have decided
to purchase the electric plant from
the Gravenhurst Electric Light
Company.
The citizens of Whitby, Ont., have
declared themselves in favor of tak-
ing over and extending the existing
electric light plant.
FOUND AT LAST,—But, madam, you
could have found out at first that this
is the store for smart Shoes.—W. J.
Greer.
Full line of violins and all kinds of
musical instruments from a Jew's-harp
to a piano at D. Bell's Music Emporium.
Howick Council.
Howick Council met in Gerrie on
the 10th inst. Applications for the Col-
lectorship of the Eastern and Western
divisions were received from Wm.
Henry and Richard Ross ; Both were
appointed. A number of accounts
totalling $370.60, were examined and
passed for payment. The Council
then adjourned to meet in Fordwich
on October 21st.
Wedding.
A pretty wedding was the attraction
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew
Mitchell of Turnberry on Wednesday,
when their daughter, Miss Sarah, was
united in marriage to David Breen,
also of Turnberry. About sixty guests
witnessed the interesting ceremony
which was performed by Rev. W. J.
West. The bride was prettily attired
in white silk organdie and looked
charming. Many handsome presents
were left by the guests as tokens of
esteem. The young couple have hosts
of friends who wish for them much
happiness and prosperity.
APPRENTICES WANTED.—To learn
the dress and mantle making. Apply
to Miss Maxwell.
A witty answer Was given by Mor-
timer Clark, the Lieutenant -Governor
of Ontario :—While on the steamship
Ionian, crossing the Atlantic recently,
his honor was asked to give a lesson
lit punctuation to a fellow passenger.
The sentence "Alice a pretty girl has
just passed my window" was given in
example. "How Wonld you punctuate
that?" was asked. "I think I would
make a dash after Alice," promptly
and wittingly replied his honor.
The Grand Trunk Railway have is-
sued a very handsome and illustrated
pamphlet, entitled "Ilaunts of Fish
and Game," giving information re-
garding season for shooting Deer,
Moose, Reindeer, Oaribou, etc. in the
"Highlands of Ontario," and at other
points along the lino of the Grand
Trunk. Copies of the same will be
furnished on application at Grand
Trunk Ticket offices or to J, D. Don-
ald, District Passenger Agent, Tor-
onto.
.4.
Ilandsome long black pinnies and
ready-to-wear hats at extra low prices
at Mrs, Green e.
Wingham Court of Revision of the
Voters' List of 1003, will be held in the
Town Hall, on Tuesday and Wednes-
day, October 13th and 14; see advt, in
-another column. Those interested
should take notice and be on hand.
A farmer in London township, who
is well acquainted with conditions pre-
vailing in the potato districts, express-
es the opinion that this year's crop of
"tubers" Will suffer seriously from the
effects of wet weather. Ile declares
that one-quarter of the crop will be a
failure.
'Wall Paper and Shades at Cooper's,
Social.
A "Corn" social was held on Thurs-
day evening last under the auspices of
the Epworth League. Corn was served
in a variety of ways and the bill of
fare was enjoyed, An interesting pro-
gram followed, in which the League
was assisted by Miss Olive Manners in
recitation. bliss Sperling in instru-
mental, Miss Alba Chisholm, Mies
Maggie Stewart and Mies Reid in vocal
selections, and Miss Peasant with
Charles Gundy in instrumental duet.
The weather was very unfavorable,
but nevertheless there was a good at-
tendance ; proceeds. about $20.
Ladies attending the Fall Fair are
especially invited to call and inspect
the large stock of trimmed millinery
at Mrs, Greens.
Hand Taken Off.
A serious accident happened at Jas.
Dow's, East Wawanosh, on Thursday
last. A young man named David
Chimney of the ninth cone
ession
went over to Mr. Dow's to see when he
could secure the machine that was
threshing there that day. While
there, he saw that the ctrawcutter of
the machine was choked up, and en-
deavored to relieve it. Unfortunate-
ly one of his hands came in contact
with the knives, and was hacked to
pieces, The physician found it ne-
cessary to amputate the injured hand,
and the young man is now doing
nicely.
Storms Ahead.
For the remainder of the month Rev.
Hicks' forecasts are as follows :—The
last storm period for the month is cen-
tral on the 27th, extending from the
25th to the 30th. This period has the
combined force of "Vulcan," Mercury,
Venus and Earth, with Moon at first
quarter, south declination and apogee.
We predict that this period will bring
a series of severe storms 'and that the
crisis of these disturbances will fall on
and touching the 26th to 29th. This is
also a period in which dangerous gulf
storms may reasonably be expected.
At the wind up of this period a sweep-
ing high barometer out of the north-
west will bring a severe dash of aut-
umnal weather, with high boreal
winds, clearing skies and frost in many
places in northern and central states.
This coming week, our new stock of
fashionable millinery will be open for
inspection at any Lime.—MRs. GREEN.
We have selected for our fall trade
the best Shoes, made by the best
manufacturers in the country. Pleas-
ed to have you call and see them.—
W. J. Greer.
The G. N. W. Exhibition.
All indications point to a successful
Fair at Goderich next Tuesday and
Wednesday. Miss Green, one of the
winners in the Industrial and Western
Fairs' competitions, will give exhibi-
tions of butter making, and Miss Ag-
nes Smith of IIamilton, demonstra-
tions and lectures in domestic science.
One of the Guelph College staff will be
present to talk on the nature study
classes, and other model fair features
are being arranged for, The speeding
events will not be for large purses and
professional ringers, but more genuine
sport and keener competition will be
in them thfin where the professional
has the advantage. The exhibition of
Celia B. to lower the record here will
alone be a noted track event. This
year all members get family tickets as
well as their own, and last year's ex-
hibitors of live stock who were award-
ed prizes of $5 or over get their stalls
or pens free of charge.
In the production of the Country
Girl which will come to Wingham on
the night of 28th, Edith Ellis Baker
will be seen in a character that all the
celebrated actresses have, at some
time or another essayed, Mrs, .Baker,
who is known to the London and New
York theatrical world as Edith Ellis,
will present the Country Girl to her
Wingharn audience as conscientiously
as if she were in New York or Chicago.
The play is beautifully costumed in
the fashion of that period when Lon -
doe society was at its lowest ebb and
vanity and frivolity seemed all for
which the world cared. Mr. Donald
Robertson, who starred through Cana-
da a few seasons ago, in the Man in
the Iron Mask, will support Miss Ellis.
The entire production is tinder the
stage direction of Mr. Robertson, and
Wingham citizens can feel assured of
an evening of high class drama.
FOR SALE. -2; acres of land. bearing
orchard, good dwelling house, with
kitchen and woodshed, hard and soft
water, at Zetland '; also a good cow for
sale. Apply to Mrs. D. S. Macdonald,
Zetland.
Booming.
The entries for the Fall Fair
booming. On Saturday last more
entries had been made than in any
previous year. Fine weather is the
great essential to make the fair a
great success. A Promenade concert
in the Agricultural Hall, is announced
for the evening of the first day.
Wingham Band will be present. On
the evening of the second day, a fine
program will be presented by Ruth -
yen McDonald, W. McLeod and Miss
McGill. Seats reserved at the Trea-
surer's, R. A. Douglass' store. R. R.
Gamey, M. L. A., is expected to open
the Fair at 1.30 on the 25th by an ad-
dress on New Ontario. The large
number of entries made so early indi-
cates that the exhibit will be larger
than in any previous year. The only
uncertain factor is the weather,
"Of Pauline Johnson's ability both
as an entertainer and an authoress,
there is no question. Canada can
claim no more gifted woman."—Win-
nipeg Free Press. In Wingham, Oct.
1st.
Accident Insurance for sale at 0. J.
Magnire's Real Estate office. Don't
forget to ask for that new policy ; it is
a dandy, -
are
Millinery Openings.
Tuesday evening, the time chosen
for the millinery openings in Wing -
ham, was one of the most pleasant
evenings, so far as weather was con-
cerned, that we have had for some
time, and the ladies of town were out
in large numbers to see the displays,
Two of our milliners, Miss Boyd and
Miss Macpherson had prepared large
and attractive displays, which were
much admired, and both report very
satisfactory openings and sales. The
other milliners, Mrs. Aley and Mrs.
Green did not hold any formal open-
ings, but all report choice stocks of
the 'latest styles, and still extend an
invitation to ladies to call and exami-
ne their displays of seasonable head
attire.
Dr. Ovens of London, M. R. C. S. L.
R. 0. P. specialist. eye, ear, nose and
throat. will be in Wingham, at Camp-
bell's Drug store, Monday, .Sept. 28.
Glasses properly fitted.
Fon SA1,r:.—Fratne house, 8 rooms,
pantry and woodshed, hard and soft
water, on John St., near Francis, For
Tarticulare apply to—Robt, Maxwell,
ailor.
Piauos and Organs from the best
makers may be had oft reasonable
terms at D. Bell's.
Progressive,
The Blyth Standard says :—The rate-
payers of Wingham will soon be asked
to vote upon three by-laws—one for
the purchase of the electric light plant,
another for the putting in of a system
of waterworks for domestic purposes
and a third for a sewerage system.
Our northern neighbor is fast coming
to the front as one of the most pro-
gressive towns in Ontario.
We have a $1,90 Women's Shoe that
is a world beater.—W. J. Greer,
The Coming Show,
Culhane. Chase & Weston's Big City
Minstrels will be et Town Hall, Wing -
ham, for one night only. Tuesday,
Sept. 29, presenting for the first time
here a thoroughly up-to-date program
of all that is good in high-class and
modern minstrelsy. Thia is the same
Company that has just filled successful
engagements at Hamilton,tSt. Thomas,
and who were the special attraction at
the New Grand Opera House, London,
on Labor Day, Monday Sept. 7; gave
two performances to over $1200 houses,
the largest receipts ever played to in
that theatre, at prices 25c, 50c, 75e and
$1. It is the only large Co., and posi-
tively the only Minetrel Co., that will
visit this city this season that plays
such theatres as The Princess, Toronto,
The Russell, Ottawa, The Grand in
Montreal ; 30 star artists are with the
Co. Among the features is a magnifi-
cent scenic first part, and eight big
and novel acts in the olio. The biggest
and .best of them all, Seats are now
on sale at R. A. Douglass'. Children
under 12 years, 25 cents. General ad-
mission, 35 c ; reserved seats, 50e.
Re -Opening of St. Paul's.
On Sunday last, large congregations
assembled in St. Paul's, when, after
being in the hands of decorators from
St. Thomas for some weeks. the
church was formally re -opened. The
parishioners have reason indeed to he
proud of their beautiful building; the
painters have left nothing to be desir-
ed in their work. The brick work of
the interior has been painted, and the
walls tastefully tinteGl, while appro-
priate texts adorn the arches. Imita-
tion organ pipes, corresponding with
those in the front of the organ have
been placed in the blind window in
the east corner of the church. The
chancel is especially beautiful. With-
out doubt St. Paul's is now one of the
prettiest churches in the Diocese of
Huron. Harvest Home services were
combined with the re -opening services
on Sunday last. The decorations con-
sisted of foliage and flowers in place of
the usual grain and fruit. Miss W.
Alba Chisholm kindly assisted the
choir at both services. Rev. D. Wil-
liams M. A. of Stratford, a graduate of
Oxford University, assisted in the
services and preached two excellent
sermons taking as his text in the
morning --Jeremiah 5:24 --"Neither
say they in their heart, let us now
fear the Lord our God, that giveth
rain, both the former and the latter,
in his season; he reserveth unto us the
appointed weeks of the harvest," and
in the evening -,-1 Thess. 5:18—"In
every thing,give thanks, for this is the
will of God in Christ Jesus, concern-
ing you." Mr. Williams proved him-
self to be a quiet, thoughtful speaker
and his addresses, which were listened
to with attention, contained many
practical suggestions, such as 1st—
Why we should at all times, but es-
pecially at this season of the year,
thank God for, his goodness towards
us: 2nd—The faithfulness of God year
after year in causing the earth to
yield her increase. 3rd—The last
great harvest, when Christ himself
shall gather the wheat into his garner.
On Monday evening a short service
was held in the church. the Rev. Win.
Lowe being a-ssfsLed by Canon Brown
of Paris, Rev. C. R. Gonne of Clinton,
and Rev. J. Edmonds of Blyth. Short
addresses were delivered by the visit-
ing clergy, which were thoroughly
enjoyed by those present. This ser-
vice took the place of the annual Iiar-
vest Home Supper, which has for
years past been given by the ladies of
the church, The offertory at the se-
veral services was highly satisfactory,
being the largest yet received dur-
ing the incumbency of Rev, Wm.
Lowe, a period extending over seven
years. It is expected that this
amount will be further increased, as
several have not as yet handed in
their usual contributions.
Timely.
The Fruit Division of the Depart-
ment of Agriculture, Ottawa, has re-
cently issued two timely bulletins,
copies of which have been received at
this office, The first is entitled "Ex-
port Apple Trade" and is in a large
measure a review of the generally ac-
cepted principles which form the
broad basis of success in the growing
and exporting of Canadian apples
for European markets. The bulletin
deals in the most concise and practi-
cal manner with such subjects as,
varieties to plant, care of the orchard,
selling the crop, picking, grading,
packing, the package, handling, ship-
ping and storage. The other bulletin
as its name implies, deals in a similar
way with the growing and marketing
of pears. Each bulletin also contains
the text of the Fruit Marks Act in its
amended form, and explanatory notes
for inspectors, growers, owners and
packers of fruit, Everyone interested
in the fruit business should write
Mr. W. A, Mackinnon, Chief of the
Fruit Division, Ottawa, for copies of
these bulletins, which will bo sent free
to any addresst. Letters addressed as
above do not require postage.
The Brantford Expositor says:—"Mr.
llfcRaye is a clever entertainer and his
portrayals of several of De. Drum-
mond's "Habitant" poems and sketches
were good. He has an excellent voice,
a pleasing style, and his work last
night won him many friende in l3rant-
ford," In Wingham, Oct. let.
NOTE AND COMMENT.
—It is pleasing to hear that the loss
caused in Manitoba by the recent
storm, will not be as great as was at
that feared. A large portion of the
crop was harvested in good condition
before the storm. The result how-
ever of the storm will be a lowering of
the grade of the wheat.
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—The political situation in the old
land is rather critical at present.
Premier Balfour has had to deal with
four resignations from members of his
Cabinet. The question of Free Trade
or Protection appears to be a live is-
sue at present in the old land. A
general election is looked for at an
early date.
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BANK OF HAMiLTON
WINGHAM.
CAPITAL PAID TJP....... $. 2,000,000.00
RESERVE FUND 1,700,000.00
TOTAL ASSETS 21,959,596.54
BOARD OA DIRECTORS.
lion. Wm. Gibson -.• President
Geo, Roach John Proctor .A, B. Lee
John S. Hendrie Geo. Rutherford
3, Turnbull, 'vice -Pres. and General Manager
H. S. Steven, Asst. Gen.•Mauagor
H. M. Watson, Inspector,
—The indications point to higher
prices for *heat. Thomas Thom of the
Liverpool Corn Exchange estimates
this year's shortage at 30,000,000 bush-
els in the world's wheat available for
British needs. Canada's average ex-
port of wheat to Great Britain during
the past six years was only 6,000,000
bushels, hence it is not thought that
Canada can supply the
deficiency.
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—British Columbia is in the turmoil
of an election contest. the first per-
haps in the history of the province
on purely party lines. The election
takes place October 3rd, and there are
forty-two seats. There are thirteen
constituencies in which there are
three candidates in the field ; eight of
these are Socialists, and five Labor
candidates, There were two elections
by acclamation. A bitter contest is
being waged.
Deposits of $1 and upwards received. Int-
erest allowed and computed on 30th November
and 31st May each year, and added to prinoipal
Special Deposits also received at current
rates of interest,
W. CORBOULD, Agent
Dickinson So Holmes, Solicitors
* * *
—The collapse of the works at the
Soo affords another example of the
supreme foolishness of any Govern-
ment parting with the public domain
by lavishing it in gifts to private
epeculators. To aid one of these Soo
"enterprises," that is to enable the
promotors to build a railway to their
mines, and develop the properties
they bad acquired, the Government
gave them 1,480,000 acres of land. A
practical question for our politicians to
answer now, is—WHAT HAS ONTARIO
To Snow Fon Tuts GIFT of nearly a
million and a half acres of timbered
land. We presume it has gone with
the other assets into the hands of
American money lenders.
Font SAM. ----A house and lot in
Whitechurch, also a second-hand
buggy and a set of iron barrows (neat-
ly new). Mnst be sold at once; bar-
gains, ---Jas. FOUND, Whitechurch.
Menem -The question is how can
Robt, Melndeb loan his money ec
cheap On notes and mortgages. Call
and see. ROBT. A.lp1Nl O.O,
* * *
—The closing down of the extensive
works at the Soo has caused almost a
panic in the northern town. Three
thousand five hundred men are out
of employment and without money.
There is some talk of re -organization,
but for the present, the outlook is
gloomy indeed, and many assignments
are expected. Some of the men 'save
not been paid for three months and
are without a dollar. The monthly
pay roll of the company has been
nearly $150,000 and the merchauts will
amiss this monthly disbursement. The
situation is causing alarm, and a large
number of special constables have been
sworn in. A short time ago, it was
impossible to get a house ; now signs
"To let" and "For Sale" aro plentiful.
It is considered that the plants are too
valuable to be allowed to lie idle, and
it is hoped capitalists will be found to
take hold of the industries and set
them in motion again. One cause of
failure was over capitalization, the
capital being placed at $100,000.000,
while the cash outlay was about $20,-
hCo,wentinto the manu-
facture
The C
00l ,
facture of steel rails, and a large
atnount of money was spent on this
plant, but German competition render-
ed this branch a losing factor and it
was closed down. The stock values
then fell and the difficulties began.
A loan of $5,000,000 was secured, but
this proved insufficient. Tho mort-
gage was closed, and now 3500 men
and their families numbering perhaps
10,000 people are on the verge of want.
This too, notwithstanding that the
()attain Government gave the railway
of'the concern 1,480,000 acres of tim-
bered land.
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