HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1906-01-18, Page 1VOA YEAR, NO. 21.
The Wingham Advance
An bast Wawanosh Pioneer.
David S, . Scott
The above portrait- will be readily
recognized by our reacicrs, as that of
4 Mr. David Scott, ono of the prosper-
ous pioneer farmers of East Wawa -
nosh. Mr, Scott is a true Canadian,
and was horn in the Scotch Block,
township of Esquesing, seventy-five
years ago, of Scotch parentage, the
third in a family of seven. At an
early age, he started out for himself,
first as an agricultural laborer, and
shortly after as carpenter and framer;
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in the latter, he was very successful.
In 1851, he visited the Queen's bush
and took up the property on which he
now resides, although he did not set-
tle on it until a few yeare later. In
1805, he n eweied Elisabeth Elliott, of
the Scotch Block, Esquesing, and at
once took up his residence on lot 35,
can. 7, East Wawanosh, where he has
since continuously resided. In the
earlier days of the township history,
he was honored with a seat at the
Council table, being Councillor and
also Reeve, for several terms. Mr.
Scott was elected Trustee when S. S.
No. 13 was formed, and with the ex-
ception of three years, has been Trus-
tee and Secretary-Troatsurer over
since. At the School meeting recent-
ly, he resigned after forty years of
service. His eldest son, Peter W.,
was elected in his place.
By perseverance and diligence, Mr.
Scott has acquired a competency.. He
and his family, rejoice in the posses-
sion of 850 acres of good farming land,
and it is said, something besides, "for
a veiny clay." In religious matters,
Mr. Scott adheres to the Presbyterian
Church. He has been a great reader
and can quote Scripture with great
accuracy, and can uphold his end of a
religious or moral controversy with
considerable ability. Politically, he
might he called an Independent Con-
servative, having generally supported
candidates of the Conservative • party.
Mr. Scott is now seventy-five years of
age, and is still strong, and more vig-
orous than many men of his age.
The Political Need of the Present Day.
We give below a portion of the
address given last Sunday evening in
the Baptist church, by Pastor Fitch.
We have no doubt it will be read with
interest.—[TnE EDITOR.
What is the greatest need of Poli-
tics ? Nine out of ten men will an-
swer—A Parliament which will ad-
minister the affairs of the country hi
an economical and progressive man-
ner. This means that they will be
absolutely above graft in any shape
or form, and second—they will be in-
telligent students of the times and its
needs. Undoubtedly, we need such,
but before we get there, another need
must be mot. This need, which I
think is the true answer to the ques-
tion, has its basis in the electorate.
I—We need men with an intelligent
understanding of affairs. First—they
will place in the balance, the men who
are seeking, or for whom others are
seeking, election. Have they charac-
ter? Some think a politician doesn't
need character ; others think he can't
be .w politician and have a character ;
neither aro right. Character is a first
essential, ability is second. If I were
a business man, 1 would rather trust
myself iu the hands of a slow but
honest man, than a brilliant thief.
No one doubts that Tammany, McCall
and many other such men have abili-
ty, but we don't want therm in aur
Parliament. But of two honest men,
choose the one of greater ability.
Brains are as important a commodity
in a member of Parliament, as in a
physician; even more so, for it is pos-
sible to treat cases by rule, but not in
politics. Thus we place character as
a first essential but ability as hnli`o%
tant also. I have insisted upon relia-
bility, but there are other ingredients
of character scarcely less important—
firmness, strength, conviction. Sec-
ond—We need an electorate nvhieh
has an intelligent understanding of
political principles at issue. I suppose
Tories in mass condemned the Act by
which Separate schools were made
necessary in the west. But how
many were capable of an intelligent
discussion of the 'natter. On the other
band, Grits condemn, unsparingly,
Whitney, for what they call the in-
troduction of the Spoils system. The
trouble is our party papers do not dis-
cuss these matters from the stand-
point of principle, but from the stands
point of party. Read both with plen-
From J. A. Flack.
7ilr. Flack, in renewing his subscrip-
tion to the Advance, writes—I notice
by your coltunns, that many of the
old residents of Wingham and vicini-
ty are passing away. I feel grateful
to my friends there for their sym-
pathy ana kindness to me in the sore
bereavement that came to ate.
Ciaresitolti is still growing, and build-
ing is going on all winter. We had a
blizzard and twelve inches of snow,
the last week in November, and the
tehperattue fell to 7 or 8 below zero,
but the rest of the winter has been
very fine. It has been stated that a
banana belt lies somewhere in Al-
berta; if so, I imagine it rubs through
my place ; if so you shall have a bar.
rel of the first -fruits, sure, Kindest
regards to all irty Wingham friends,. -
T'out's faithfully, J. A. Flack,
WANTED.—Choice hole Butter, 2,ie;
new laid Eggs, 30e; $5.00 eateh for No.
1 Mink. Cleating, mkt of trees Goods,
I, 'urs, ete.---0. B..l1►i:tQ.
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ty of salt and conte to your own con-
clusions.
II—We need an electorate of
Inde-
pendent action. First—Action. The
man who fails to exercise his franchise
should be placed on an isLLnd where
every man is a law to himself, and
everything but the right of might is
unknown. We are responsible for
action. A wrong act done conscien-
tiously is better than failure to act.
We have too many passive people in
respect to politics. I despise these
lukewarm people, and feel like Christ,
who would spue them out of His
mouth. Second—Independent action.
The day of the tarred -in -the -wool Grit
or Tory is passing, and it can't pass
too soon. There has been too much
truth ih the old slur, that some men
would vote for a yellow dog if it was
a Grit, or Tory. So many people be-
long to the category, "just what my
father and grandfather were." Get
out of the rut. Shake the stench off
of you, and. be a man, not a party
slave. Public conscience is awaking.
In the United States the bosses have
been in many places routed, and in
Canada there is some independences
left. When Ross forsook integrity
for opportunism, when instead of act-
ing like a man on the Temperance
question and other questions, he play-
ed with the people, they turned on
hien and put him out. Don't be a
drone. Don't be aparty slave.
III --We need an electorate with
moral backbone. First—One which
can not be bought. The man who
sells his vote is a thief. Ho takes
money for something which is not his
to sell. The right of franchise is not
a commodity to be bought and sold.
Selling a vote should be punished. by
imprisonment, as well as buying a
vote. Second—We need an electorate
which will assist in the prevention of
corruption ; which looks upon all such
as inherently evil. In Kingston they
are trying a new plan, so rotten have
party politics become. Let us use the
law and every power wo possess to
the end that the will of the people
may have free expression.
In Canada we have a glorious heri-
tage. God forbid that it should be-
come politically a Sodom and Gomor-
rah. To prevent it, we the citizens of
Canada must, in the use of our fran-
ehise, act intelligently, independently
and with moral uprightness.
Annual Meeting.
The annual meeting of Turnberry
Agricultural Soetety was held on San.
10th. The following officers wore
elected :—President --John J. Moffat ;
1st Vice -Pres. ---W. J. Henderson; 2nd
Vice—W. 3, Currie ; Directors—•J. A.
Morton, S. Ketnighauu, D, 13. Ander-
son, W. S. Ltnklater, L, Il, Bosman,
Jno. Musgrove, P. Fowler, Jas. Ilen-
derson, C. A. Rintoul ; Auditors--Jno.
A. McLean, Robt. Carrie, jr„ See-
retary-Treasurer—IL 13. Blliott. The
Auditors' report showed --Receipts,
$1208.155, including a balance on hand
at last audit of $181145; expenditure
---$1080.57 ; amount of prizes paid ---
$103,25, not including tests of speed.
A comfortable balance of $127.08 re-
mains on hand, including retained
metnheeship fees. It is gratifying to
know that the Society is entirely free
fr'ottt debt, and the officers, look fors
ward to another successful ear.
Fon SAtIC.--A good milk -delivery
business.—Apply at Advance olltce.
W INGHA , ONT., THURSDAY, ,TA, VARY 18, 1906.
FIF'i'IET(i ANNIVERSARY.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Robt,
Maxwell, of the Bluovale road, was
the scene of a happy gathering, on
Wednesday, 10th inst., when a large
number of friends gathered to cele-
brate the fiftieth anniversary of the
wedding of the host and hostess, and
tender them congratulations on hav-
ing passed fifty years of married
life.
iter. Maxwell was born in Dumfries-
shire, Scotland, March 22, 1831. IIis
partner, Jane Scott, was born in the
same place, July 19th, the flame year.
They came to Canada in 1855, arriving
in Galt, June 19. On January 10th,
1850, they were united in marriage,
settling first in Princeton. fa 1850
they carne to the township of Morris,
but for the past 23 years have resided
in Turnberry. This union was blessed
by a family of four sons and four
daughters, ail of whom are living, ex-
cept the eldest son, James, who died
in 1903. The members of the family
are—Mrs. Hugh Ross, Wingham ; J.
S. Maxwell, Brandon ; Miss N. Max-
well, Zion City ; Wnt. Maxwell, Bine-
vale road ; Mr's. T, H, Ross, Wing -
ham ; Mrs. J. G. Nicholson, Zion City,
and Robt. Maxwell, Wingham.
The company that gathered on the
loth inst. to celebrate with this re-
spected couple, the: 50th anniversary
of their wedding day, was a most hap-
py one. Mr. Arthur Murphy of Galt,
the groomsman fifty years ago was
present, together with about fifty old
neighbors and friends, among whom
were a number over eighty. They
brought with thein nniny valuable
presents as tangible evidences of their
esteem. Among these was a purse of
gold from members of the family.
Dinner was served at four o'clock,
and then followed a program, with 3.
S. Moffatt of Galt presiding. Among
the toasts presented were
"The Maxwell family," proposed by
the sons ; replied to by the groom.
This was followed by a song, by Robt.
Maxwell, jr. "The Sons-in-law," by
Hugh Ross and T. H. Ross. "Old
friends" tine coupled with the names of
John Burgess, Adam Cleghorn, Thos.
Jenkins, and Arthur Murphy of
Galt.
Rev. W. J. West spoke 'on The
"Church Relations" of the bride and
groom.
After the program, the evening was
pleasantly spent in singing, games,
story -telling, etc. Messages of con-
gratulation were received from Chi-
cago, Brandon Milling Co., and others.
Among those present from a distance
were :—J. S. Maxwell, Brandon, Mr,
and Mrs. J. S. Moffatt, Mr. Murphy,
and Mrs. R. N. Scott, all of Galt,
We feel sure that our readers will
join in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell
many years yet of happy life to-
gether.
From Mississippi.
Thos. McClymont of Natchez, Miss.,
in renewing his subscription writes—
We are having a qniet winter here,
on account of the short crop, and the
yellow fever scare. We have had
103 cases in the city, and nine deaths.
Most of the nine had other complica-
tions, and two of them. refused to
obey the doctor's orders, and as a re-
sult (tied. If they would only call the
fever by some other name, the death
rate would not be over one per cent.,
as half of thein are scared to death.
Hundreds have left town, but there is
too much Scotch -Irish in myself and
family to run away from anything.
Kind remembrances to Wingham
friends.—Thos. McClynont.
SALT, or Carrtn.----On Saturday,
January 20th, at 2 o'clock, at the Na-
tional hotel, Wingham, T. E. Walker
will sell by public auction, one carload
of choice dairy cows, guaranteed to
be in calf.
The Royal Templars.
The annual meeting of the Huron
District Council, R. T. of T., was held
in the Temperance Hall, Goderich, on
Tuesday of Jest week, District Coun-
ciIlor F. W. Johnston, of Varna, pre-
siding. Mrs. P. W. Watts, the verb
efficient secretary, of Clinton, gave a
full report of matters connected with
the Order in the County, and the re-
port of Mrs. A. Campbell, treasurer,
showed receipts of $30.14, expendi-
tures $8,17, and balance on hand $27.-
07. 'Variots hatters of a routine
character were discussed and plans
agreed on for extending the order and
assisting weak Councils. A commit-
tee consisting of Jas. Mitchell, Gode-
rich, F. Buchanan, Wingham, and
Mrs. Watts, Clintot', Was appointed
to look up the possibility of holding a
County union temperance ,meeting
next snmtner, to be addressed by
some prominent speakers. ,Seafot'th
was selected as the next place of meet-
ing in January, 1007, and the follow-
ing were elected as the officer's of the
Distrlet Council for 1000: Dia, Coun„
Jas. Mitchell, Goderich ; Vice Coun.,
Miss M. Ciuft, Seaforth ; Chap., Rev.
J. R. Glumly, Wingham ; Sa:c'y„ Mee.
P. W. Watts, Clutton ; Tress., ;sits.
Campbell, i'loderieli ; Herald, W. Reid
Vingian ; Gutted, 3,
Waltets,
Goderich ; Sentinel, 13, J. Reid, Wing -
ham; trustees, Thos. Naftel, Gode-
rich ; N. Gait, Seaforth; T. C. McCal-
tent, Exeter ; Rep. to Grand Council,
F. W. Johnston, Varna..[Goderich
Star.
Is There 011 There ?
A report reaches us from West Wa-
wanosh, that there are Indications of
oil being found, and that a sample of
the oil has been analyzed, and declare
ed to be the z'eaI thing. It is said also
that 1200 acres of land in the vicinity
have bc: n leased, and a syndicate
fasted to begin boring operations at
an early date. We hope the report is
correct, and that the oil may be found
in paying quantities.
Losr.--On Sunday evening, near
the Methodist chinch, a grey shawl.
Will finder please leave it at the Ad- _
vanco office.
Eadies' Church.
The congregation of Eadies' Church,
appears to ho prospering under charge
of their pastor, Rev. W. J. West.
The report just issued shows that for
stipend and expenses there was re-
ceived, $594.28; for the schemes of the
Church, $145.01.; other receipts, $33.70;
the Sabbath School raised ,'x30.19, and
the W. F. M. S., $48.74. Five ntem-
bers died, and 7 removed ; 12 were
added, leaving the membership 06.
The Elders are—F. Lewis, J. Hutton,
T. Aitken and H. Pearen ; Treasurer—
Frank Lewis. The church is neat,
and comfortable, and the congrega-
tion attentive and appreciative.
installation Of Officers.
Deputy District Grand Master
Douglass, of Wroxeter, installed the
officers of Court Maitland lodge of
Oddfellows on Thursday evening last.
They are :—
N. G E. Moore
V. G S. A. Maguire
R. S J. F. Groves
F. S T. J. Elliott
Tress H. B. Elliott
Warden P Hill
Con A. Bell
R. S. N. G J WHewar
L. S. N. G W. J. Haines
R. S. S G. Allen
L. S. S J W. Dodd
I. G S. Piper
0. G
R. S.V.G
L. S.Ir. G
A. Leishman
A. Porterfield ,
D. McCallum
Church Report.
The officials of Bel rave Presbyte-
rian
r sb te-
rian Church have distributed their
annual report for 1905. The collec-
tions for stipend and expenses were
$673.12 ; for Schemes of the Church,
$185.70. The Session report shows
that 72 families are in connection with
the charge ; the membership with ad-
ditions and removals, remains the
same as last year, 154. Rev. J. J.
Hastie is the efficient pastor; the
other members of the Session are Jno.
McCallum, Jas. Cunningham, James
Ferguson, P. •d. Knox and W. Wight -
man (clerk). The Managing coutmit-
tee are—Geo. Proctor, chairman, P.
W. Scott, secretary, David Scott, J. J.
Ferguson, A. T. Cole, W. Knox, S.
Jordan, D. Sproat, Geo. Taylor, trea-
surer. Auditozs—W, K. Whaley, W.
J. Geddes.
Fon SALE.—Lot 18, con. 7, Turn -
berry, one hundred acres, nearly all
cleared ; in grass many years ; good
soil and well watered. Terms to suit
purchaser.—H. DAVIS, Wingham.
Married In Toronto Jct.
The marriage of a young lady,
formerly a resident of Winghamn, took
place on Wednesday afternoon at the
residence of Mr. and Mrs. John Car-
rath, Pacific ave., Toronto Junction,
that of their daughter, Miss Evelyn
J., to Dr. Wm. T. Hackett, also of the
Junction. The Rev. Dr. Hazelwood
performed the ceremony, while Mr.
Carruth gave the bride away. The
beidesnialid was Miss Beatrice Cat-
ruth,sister of the bride, while the
groomsman was Capt. T. Wallace, of
Woodbridge. The bride was attired
in Battenberg lace, over silk, and car-
s bouquet of white roses. The
bet •a self', dressed in pink silk, and
carried. pink carnations. The wed -
(ling march was played by Mr. Jury,
of Toronto. While the register was
being signed, Mrs. Jury sang, "Per-
fect Love". The bride's geing-away
gown was a, grey travelling dress,
with grey hat, trimmed with Ameri-
can beauty roses to snatch. The pre-
sents were numerous and costly.
Matrimonial.
One of those pleasant events where
Cupid plays an important part took
place on New Year's day at the home
of the bride's parents, Mr, and Mrs.
Townsend, Owen Sound, the contract-
ing parties being Mrs. Mino E. Hicks
and Mr. Thos, F. McGavin (formerly
of Wingham,) both well known in
Owen Sound and highly respected.
The ceremony was performed at
eleven o'clock by Rev. It. Macalpine,
M. A., in the presence of a limited
number of near relatives and intimate
friends. The bride, who was unat-
tended,
nat-tended, was becomingly attired in a
travelling suit of navy blue broads
cloth with a waist of embroidered
chiffon over White silk and hat to
match. After partaking of A dainty
luncheon the bridal party drove to the
Grand Trunk station where Mr, and
Mrs. ?IICGavin took the one o'clock
train for Berlin, Toronto and eastern
points. The groom's gift, to the bride
was a beautiful Mesal & Misch
piano.
On sale this week :->Sninc Mens $7
and $8 Ovtst
s $1.90' also Wink
betterones at the sa111e
reduction. A
few of those Ladies' $5 to $7 coats left
yet, for *1.1)6 a piece ; also some bet-
ter ones at the same reduction.
.--Ritchie's old stand.
The Local Markets.
Wheat, 78 cls,; Oats, 32 cls.; Peas,
cone offering, 70-70 cts.; Flour, $2.15
to $2,75; Hay, $7,00; Putter, 22 cts,;
Eggs, 22 cts.; Live hogs, $0.25; Fowl,
no change ; potatoes, 35 to 40 ets. a
bushel ; wood, $2.50 per single cord ;
soft wood, $1.50 to $1.75 ; coal, $7,20
per ton.
There's Money In It.
The Clerk of Tecswatet' Was in-
structed to advertise for a man to
devote his whole time to the services
of the corporation as Assessor, Col-
lector, Caretaker of Town Hall, Care-
taker of School, Sanitary Inspector,
Constable, working on street, etc„ at
a salary of $375 per annum
Summer School here.
A meeting of 'the executive of
Wingham District Epworth League
was held here on Friday last. It was
decided to hold the annual Summer
School, this year, in the town of
Wingham. It is eizpected to last
several days, and. at fine program of
addresses will be presented.
Fon SALE.—Six acres of land in
Lower Wingham, with house and
barn.—S. G. Weeks.
Left A Legacy.
Harry Payne, a young roan who
carne out from England last spring,
has been working near Wroxeter.
Recently he came to Wingham, and
has been working in the Chair fac-
tory. On Monday he received word
that he haul been left a legacy of $5,-
000, and he is made correspondingly
happy by the good news.
Western Subscribers.
Sometime ago, we sent out notices
to subscribers in the west and distant
points of Ontario, that payment in ad-
vance is expected. We have had a
large ntunber of renewals, but some
have as yet taken no notice of the re-
quest. We wait a little longer before
deciding that by failing to renew they
wish us to remove their names.
Business Change.
The Book and Stationerybusiness
of W. Cooper & Co., in Wingham,
changes hands this week. Miss K.
M. Fisher, who has had the manage-
ment of it for some months past, is
the purchaser. As we write this
item, stock is being taken, prepara-
tory to the change. Miss Fisher has
business ability, and will no doubt
meet with success.
An agreeable movement of the bow-
els without any unpleasant effect is
produced by Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets. For sale by all
Druggists.
Wingham Victorious.
Wingham Hockey team has struck
a lively gait for the couunencentent of
the season, and have scored victories
in the two scheduled league games
played. On Friday last, they defeated
Luckuow by a score of 9-5. On Tues-
day evening, they went to Palmerston
and were successful ; score, 3-2. It
looks now like another sweep and
retention of the championship.
Wedding Anniversary.
On Tuesday evening, a nuinber of
the friends of Mr, and Mrs. J. T. Len-
nox spent a pleasant evening with
then at their home on Diagonal
street. It was the fifth anniversary
of their wedding day, and many were
the congratulations, and kind wishes
expressed for a prosperous future.
The Advance also extends congratula-
tions, and hopes that Mr. and MPs.
Lennox may be spared to celebrate
their Golden Wedding, forty-five
years hence.
Formerly Of Wingham.
A lamentable suicide occurred in
Kincardine on Tuesday morning,
when a widow, Mrs. Johnston, (form-
erly Miss Nellie Cole of Wingham)
drowned herself in the Penetaugore
River. Site had been ill for a week
past and was laboring under mental
aberration when site did the rash
deed. The family had risen early, end
Mts. Johnston remained in her room.
After breakfast they went up stairs
and found that she had left the house.
Search which was made led to the
river were her coat was found. The
body was discovered in the water
about eleven o'clock and taken out by
Chief of Police iticGaay. She leaves
one soar, a clerk in Cook's drug
store.
Grocery (lept at the Bankrupt
Sale :---Surprise :leap, 8 bars for 30e ;
Saiada and Ceylon tea, 1 Ib. packages
20e ; canned goods—peas, 7e tin ; corn,
Sc ; tomatoes, Oe; salmon, 9c and 15c
GlPanulated Sugar, 21 lbs, for
$1; Pepper, 10e.—Ritchie's old stand.
ttI121118.
Johnston,. --Irl Turnberry, Jan. 11th,
to 111r. and Mrs. Adam Johnston, a
daughter.
11anna.At Winghaus, on Thursday,
llth inst., to 11Ir. slid Mrs. George
C. Hanna, a daughter.
bltaTl3.
Shiell—In East Wawanosh, Jan'y
1001, Mary Lister, reliet of the htte
John Sliiell, aged 71.
Eadie. --To Toronto, oft Unitary 13th,
,7etnimit, relict of the Late Robert
Ih,t(lic', formerly of Wingham.
G"(l(t08, 111 Ibtarnoeh, on Tuesday,
Jan. lOth, Mary 1301, ,laughter of
Mr. and Mas. J. L. Geddes of Bed.
grave, aged 12 years,
$1.00 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE
local. Item
Wear Greer's .Shoes and Rubbers.
The first meeting of Exeter Council
was opened with prayer.
Miss Mae Knox entertained a num-
ber of young people on Monday even-
ing.
The boundary line between Canada
and the United States is 3,000 miles
long, 1,600 by land 1,400 by water.
The Churchwardens of St. Paul's
Church are asking for tender's for pur-
chase of the Rectory ; see advt. else -
whore,
REGENT CLOTHING.—Bold by A.
R. .SMITH, at the North End.
Wacker Bros. & Button's aulv't came
too late this week ; they have too
much stock and offer special prices ;
see atdv't next issue.
Master Paul, the young son of Rev.
A, E. Prior, formerly of Wingham,
died at his hotne in Geneva, Ohio, last
week, after a long illness.
AUCTION SALE.—On lot 10, con. 5,
Morris, Friday, Jan. 19th, at one
o'clock ; farm stock and implements ;
terms, ten months' credit. Thomas
Stewart, proprietor; R. H. Glarniss,
auctioneer.
Ladies, don't forget we are sealing
all our new Idea Patterns at 5 cts.
each.—Ritchie's old stand.
For the first time this winter, the
Town snow -plough was in use on
Wednesday morning, and some citi-
zens were np at break of day inducing
an appetite for breakfast by the dili-
gent use of the snow shovel.
See the adv't, of The Western
Foundry Co„ on page 8. Large num-
bers of this home -product have found
ready sale. Call up phone 85, or see
Mr. Taylor, the manager, if you need
a range. They may be obtained of
local dealers.
There will be five Sundays in April,
July, September and December re:
sc
pe Lively, Good Friday comes on
April 13th ; Easter Sunday on April
15th ; 24th of May on a Thursday ; the
1st of July on a Sunday, and Christ-
mas on Tuesday.
Br PRIVATE SALE.—A quantity of
household furniture at reasonable
price.—Robt. Worth (brick cottage,
corner of George and Martha streets,
Wingham.)
Next week, the Roland Bijou Co.
will give entertainments in the Town
Hall, from 22nd to 27th, under the
auspices of the Firemen, This troupe
have good programs to present, and
the firemen will appreciate the pat-
ronage of the public.
The proceeds of if acres of sugar
beets at Bence Rouse of Refuge
grounds this fall were $100.88. The
beets were sold to the Berlin Beet
Sugar Factory. A crop that gives a
revenue of $57.64 to the acre is con-
siderably above the average.
Six hundred and two marriages
were performed during the last six
months in Windsor, making over 1,-
200 for the year. Most of these were
couples from the United States,
despite the vigorous enforcement of
the laws to prevent Windsor from be-
ing a Gretna Green,
Unable to remember the name of
iris bride, Fred. Kersten, of Marine
City, Mich., was compelled to return
to that city front Port Huron, to ob-
tain the required information, when
he applied for a license. He returned
on the next car and gave her name as
Mary Cohrs, and her age as 05. He is
59 years old.
REsionecu Fon S .r.E.--T. H. Ross
offer's his brick residence, on Frances
sheet, for sale ; a desirable property,
with modest conveniences. ('all on
him for particulars.
The funeral of W. Si. Robertson, the
young than referred to in last issue,
took place on Sunday last, from the
residence of Mrs. M. Robertson,
Frances St„ and was attended by the
menthe's of Maitland lodge I. 0. O. F.,
of which deceased was a member. lir.
Wm. Robertson of Calgary, father of
deceased, accompanied the remains to
Wingham.
A remarkable instance of canine
fidelity was that shown by the dog
belonging to the late Thos. Burns of
Palmerston. After his master's death
he wandered about for a day or two
vainly seeking the familiar forte; then
apparently gave up in despair, walked
into his former master's office, curled
up and died. As there were no symp-
tons of poisoning it would appear
that the fatithfui beast simply died of
grief.
The local street railway, telephone,
and electric light services are owned
by the turtnicipalities of Port Arthur
and I"ot't William. The result is a
nine -mile eat' ride for 3 cents, and one
matt with 21 electric lights in his
home can keep those burning all dad,
and all night for' $3.70 per month, In
Fort William the municipal telephone
service ellnrges a dollar a mouth for
house phones and $2 for business
phones.
ltrmembcr our prices are :.till low-
er then they were at the Bankrupt
Sale, and wall be until we close out
this busineses. —'Carey Shoe Co.,
133tchie's old stand.
i
r Walton MoKibbon
DRUGGIST
NEXT DOOR TO POST OFFICE I
When you
purchase Drugs
here, you
can always rely
on getting
them Pure and
• Fresh.
Call at the
Corner `Avug
SkOT
For Your
J
A. L. Hamilton
DRUGGIST
WING -HAM
Fon SALE.—In Wingham, a good
brick residence, eight rooms, bath,
electric lighted, modern conveniences,
beautifully situated. This is a desira-
ble property. Terms reasonable and
to suit purchaser. Address at Ad-
vance office.
Drt. OVENS, M.D., London, Eye and
Ear Surgeon, will be at McKibbon's
drug store the first Tuesday in each
month ; hours, 2 to 9 p. in. Cataract,
squint, failing eyesight, nasal catarrh,
deafness, head noises treated and glas-
ses properly fitted. Next visit, Tues-
day, February Oth.
To CONTRACTORS, ---Tenders will be
received by the undersigned up to
Jan. 24th at 4 p.m., for the construc-
tion of a Bridge over the Maitland, on
Water street. Plans and specifica-
tions may be seen at the Town Clerk's
office, The lowest or any tender not
necessarily accepted. --D. Bell, Chair-
man of Road. & Bridge Committee.
Property For Sale.
Tenders will be received by the
undersigned op to 12 o'clock noon onSaturday, Jan'y 27th, for the purchase
of that most desirable pr'oper'ty on the
corner of John and Centre streets,
known as the Rectory, beinga large,
two-story, brick dwelling, ately re -
shingled. Parties tendering will
lplease state price for Rectory and one
ot, or Rectory and two lots.
THo . BELL l "'11 algins.
J. Ii. KnottJ
No Matter
what the trouble is with
your Eyes, you at't) sure to
be suited here. We test all
kinds of Eyes free and cit
each with its proper glass.
This is the reason we can
give satisfaction, Our charg-
es for Spectacles are very
lore. lee ns anytime.
olio.'Drug Store
Ph100eremer
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