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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1906-02-01, Page 4L • THE WINGHAM ADVANCE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1906 HARDWARE Axe and Saw Sale. We have decided not to wait until the season is over but to sell at once Saws and Axes at reduced prices. Axes, 60c to 75c. Lance Tooth Saws, $1.50 to $3.50. Lamp Goods and Silverware, 10 per cent. off regular. Como in and see us, You'll find our prices right. Bishop Brewer auremourem �tttttlttttttttttttttttttttittttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttlttttttttittt� Stanfield's Unshrinkable Underwear Is made from the finest Nova Scotia Wool, which is famous for its softness, strength and elasticity, not found in any other wool in the world - and Stanfield's is the only Underwear in the world made from it. Warm Enough for the Northwest • • It is knitted to de- fy 4o and 5o below zero, without being heavy or clumsy. It is made for Canadian people, to protect them against Canadian winters. Irnported Underwear is all right for England, but not for Canada. The Very Thing When working all day in the cold, ordinary for the Farmer. underwear is not warm enough, but Stanfield's being in special weight and knitted in a peculiar way, is what he wants. All sizes and weights to suit anybody and everybody -tall or short - stout or slim. Every garment fully guaranteed. Your money back if it shrinks.- Wear then-, this winter, and you'll always wear them. Come in and see them. T. A. MILLS 4.66611 ... ftnalf .▪ .-r ..r woe towel M M womb wadi - -as -a ..• -.,. Rome Comfort Steal Range Manufactured by Wrought Iron Range Company, Limited, Toronto, Ont. Founded 1864 Capital $l,000,000.co The above is a cut of our improved nickle plated Range, with handsozne enamelled reservoir attached to water front in fire box. Tecswater, Janaary 12th, 1006. I have used a Home Comfort Range for four years; We the best yet; don't buy any other. I wouldn't take $169.03 for mine if I couldn't get another jest the came. r(cgncdl ROBERT MARSHALL. z oissevain, Man., January eth, 1090. Fear years ago 1 purchttaed a Home Comfort Range, ani here found it splendidly adapted to our western w *nts. 1 know of dozens of my neighbors wire are mot than pleased with the same Range, and this mason the Cem'y. is selling twice at many es they did on their last canvas foar years ago. If yams want the beat, 'May the Home Comfort. (Sigoedi J'A'S. A.F' 'I'iE Box �. R,.�4N Loz 1 lir WI IC Yanorinali, Mimi Supt u,Y •cMiligljaut Ab ba me THEO. HALL, PROPRIETOR. seascau'rioN Puiee.-51.00 per annum in advance, $1.50 if not so paid. ADVERTISING RATES. -Legal and other cas- unT aavertisemonts 100 per nonpariel line for first insert+en, 3o per line for each subsequent insertion. Advertisements in the local columns aro charged 100 per line for first insertion, and 5o per lino for each subsequent insertion. Advertisements of Strayed, Farms for Sale or to Rent, and similar, 81.00 for first three weeks, and 25 cents for caoh subsequent in- sertion, CoNTaAer RATES. --The following aro our rates for the insertion of advertisements for specified periods:- SPAM: eriods:SPAM : 1 Yr. 6 Mo. 3 Mo. 1 Mo. One Column $70.00 $10.00 $22.50 88.00 Half Column 40.00 25.00 15.00 6.00 Quarter Column20.00 12.50 7.50 3.00 One Inch 5.00 3,00 2.00 1.25 xEaitotiar ()j -The output of silver from the whole Province of Ontario in 1904 was only $111,000, but for the first six months of Last year the output of sil- ver from the two or three mining claims worked in Cobalt alone was valued at $600,000, and during the lat- ter half of that year the silver pro- duction of the district has been pro- portionately enormous. * * -Prof. W. G. Miller, the provincial geologist, cautions the public against the mining boom. He says the best mining properties in Cobalt have al- ready been taken up and the people who own the best paying properties are, as a rule, not peddling stock around. He points out that calcite is only rock and does not necessarily contain a tremendous amount of the precious metal. -The chief agent in the United States for the Canadian Government says that a great number of people have made up their minds and set their hearts upon coming to the Cana- dian West, though many have very little information about the country except the fact that it is progressive and that the land is the best. A great many United States merchants and business men are talking seriously about establishing branches in the Canadian West. * * -While the Whitney Government is pledged to a1n enlargement of the county councils on almost the old lines, John Auld, member of the Pro- vincial Legislature for South Essex, believes that the county councils can be dispensed with. He says that about the only business transacted by county councils is equalizations of as- sessments and in numerous counties special commissions have had to be appointed to do this work. He be- lieves that the entire business done by county councils could be done as well by the different municipal coun- cils in each county and the taxpayer be relieved of the expense of the pres- ent body. He will advocate this at the next session. ** -Geo. Wilcox of Oxford county, in a letter to the Woodstock Sentinel - Review, contrasts conditions in his present home in Oxford with those which he found in a part of Michigan during the past three or four sum- mers. The taxes on 160 acres in the part of Michigan he was in, would, he says, amount to $25 ; in Oxford three or four times that amount is paid. In Michigan he had the mail delivered at his door daily by a United States Government mail -carrier, while in Oxford he has to go to the postoffice. Although he Iives only a mile and a quarter from an Oxford postoffice, he would have to travel 800 miles a year to secure the daily mail which in Michigan was brought to his door by carrier. The farmer is, he says, too busy a man these farm -help famine times to run off two or three miles to a post -office. He has too much of this "getting there" for that around home, and a Government with a revenue of over $70,000,000 a year should, Mr. Wilcox thinks, provide its people with the same postal facilities which are awarded aeross the line. *• -The fact that Premier Whitney intimated recently that the Govern- ment is considering the subject of rail- way taxation, leads the Weekly Sun to refer to the matter as follows :- What is required is the taxation of railways, not on an arbitrary vahta- tion but according to the actual value of their holdings, as other property is taxed now. This cannot be provided for by any system of municipal assess- ment that can be devised. It is no reflection on municipal assessors to say that they are not felly competent to value even the roadbed of a rail- road with the fixed property thereon ; they are wholly incompetent to arrive at a basis on which the movable pro- perty --eats, loemno£ives, etc. -should be taxed. This can be done only by a Provincial board of assessment, with power to assess all fixed railway pro- perty in the Province, and the propor- tion of the movable property belong- ing to the eompaeies which can he fairly apportioned to service within the Province. On the basis of ati sessment so made a general rate should be struck, and the proceeds ap- portioned between the Province and inunicipalitiea, 85 per cent. going to the latter and 15 per cent. to the for- mer, the 15 per cent, to cover the cost of the Provincial board. Ceder this plan railways would be taxed fairly, and the bulk of the revenue raised would go where it properly belongs - to the municipalities, CANADA'S WHEAT FIELDS, Frank 0-, Carpenter, writing in the Now York Recot'd-Herald of the ex- tent of Canada's wheat -growing terri- tory, says Edmonton is as far north- west of Winnipeg as Chicago is from New York ; and yet there is one con- tinuous stretch of wheat land from one Canadian city to the other, Even that is not the end ; big crops are be- ing raised 300 miles due north of Ed- monton, or 700 miles beyond the fron- tier of the United States, "Accord- ing to the best Canadian authorities," 11ir. Carpenter adds, "the wheat belt so far defined comprises a strip ex- tending from east to west across the boundary of Western Manitoba, North Dakota and Montana, measuring 800 or 900 miles, and extending north- ward a distance equal to that between Philadelphia and Pittsburg. The men who have lived here longest advance the most roseate views. They believe that the new area has several hundred million acres, estimating it as equal to about eight States as big as Ohio, or six or seven of the size of Pennsyl- vania or New York. Last year Can- ada raised 100,000,000 bushels on four or five million acres. Among the low- est estimates of the wheat lands are those which put them at 100,000,000 acres. The land here produces almost one-third more than in the United States. It will average at least twen- ty bushels per acre, and this would clean a crop of 2,000,000,000 bushels if the wheat belt should be cultivated. This is more than two-thirds of all the wheat now raised by man." REGISTRAR -GENERAL'S REPORT. men had been committed for vagran- cy, four for theft, one for larceny, one on a charge of horse stealing, and one for insanity, The County Registrar's returns for 1005 showed total instruments regis- tered as 4,110. Patents 1, deeds 1,531, mortgages 908, wills 200, leases 9, ab- stracts furnished 1,139, mechanics' liens 39, other instruments 370, The gross fees as $5,851.80, sus agaiust $5,- 757.00 for 1904. The payments were, to registrar, $2,128,40, to deputy, $1,- 200, to staff and for stationery, $1,252.- 83, and to the county $1,270.51. There were 017 mortgages registered - of the given value of $1,485,2.31.20, of which 12 were for a nominal amount, 428 antler $1,000, 205 under $2,000, 210 under $5,000, and 23 over $5,000. Mrs, Colin Campbell addressed tho Council on behalf of the West Huron Women's Institute, and asked for a grant to each institute. Statements from St. Mary's Collegi- ate Institute for cost of pupils, from this county, in attendance, was re- ferred to Executive committee. The report of the County Valuators was presented, and Mr. Leckie ad- dressed the Council in reference to the report. Col. Young and Captain Gundry ad- dressed the Council in reference to grant to the 33rd Regiment, and the matter was scut to Executive com- mittee. Judge Holt was appointed to the position of trustee of the Goderich Collegiate Institute, vacated by the death of the late Dr. Ure. The latest report on births, mar- riages and deaths (1903) has been issued, and the following figures are gleaned therefrom :- There were born in Ontario in 1903, 48,742, of whom 25,071 were males, and 23,071 females. This is equal to 22.1 per thousand, which is far from satis- factory. The rate in Quebec is 34.05. France is always pointed to as it de- caying country on account of its low birth rate, which is 21.9. Mr. Hanna says the figures of this Province indi- cate that "natural conditions are be- ing interfered with." In Ontario counties, inhabited largely by French Canadians, the birth rate is, Nipissing 49.3 ; Prescott and Russel], 38.1; Al- goma 31,2 ; Parry Sound 30.4 ; Mus- koka 30. In the more advanced An- glo-Saxon communities, the figures are, Prince Edward 14.6 ; Elgin 10.8; Northumberland and Durham 16.9. These figures help to solve the prob- lem of the steady growth of French influence in the government of the country. The report shows the surprising fact that the birth rate in the rural dis- tricts of Ontario is less than itt the cities and towns. The city rate is 22.9 per thousand of the population, the towns 21.6, and the counties 21.6. The marriages recorded in Ontario for 1903, numbered 19,830, being 9 per thousand of the population. While the marriage rate in Ontario is higher than in Quebec, England and Ireland, the birth rate is much lower. The deaths registered in Ontario for 1903 numbered 29,064, being 13.1 per thousand of the population. It is con- siderably lower than the death rate in Quebec which was 18.2 per thou- sand. In England the rate is 10.2, and in Scotland 17.2. Twenty-two per hundred of all peo- ple born in Ontario die in the first year, and twenty-nine per cent. before the fifth year. No less than 2,723 died of consump- tion during the year, and this is about the average per year for the past 30 years. It shows that science is not making much headway in combatting this dreaded disease. Cancer is another dreaded disease that steadily holds its place in the mortality tables. Last year it claim- ed 1156 victims in Ontario. A majori- ty of deaths from this cause occur be - between the ages of sixty and seventy. 531 were males and 622 females. There were 125 suicides in Ontario during the year, and 1241 deaths from accidents. 32 -- HURON COUNTY COUNCIL. The January session of the County Council opened on Tuesday afternoon of last week, and after the roll of members had been called, Messrs. Me - Naughton and Cantelon nominated Coun. Hugh Spackman for Warden, and there being no other nomination, he was delared elected. The Warden was then sworn in by His Honor Judge Holt, after which be assumed the Warden's chair, and thanking the Council for his election, spoke of the work carried out the past year and that proposed for the present one, and concluded with the wish that the care exhibited by the members in the past year's work may be continued during 1900. STANDING COMMITTEES. Ertecutive and Special ---Messrs. Mil- ler, Ferris, Grieves, Bryans, Isbister, Finance and Education -Messrs. Gardiner, Doig, McQuillan, Currie, McKenzie. Road and Bridge and County Pro- perty -Messrs. Cantelon, Lamont, Mc- Naughton, McLean, Morriaaon. Equalization --The whole Council. Warden's Committee --Messrs, Mil- ler, Isbister, Bryans, Gardiner. Nouse of Refuge --Messrs, McKen- zie, Ferris, McQuiilaan. The Jailer's report showed fifteen persons In jail, one female and four, tem nudes. Ma Woman and sten sn Chills Prove Fatal If warmth and circulation are not promptly restored, chills result in fatal pneumonia. This necessitates keeping Nerviline on hand. Taken in hot water it breaks up a chill in two minutes. By rubbing freely over throat and chest it prevents cold. No liniment so strong, so penetrating, so swift to kill pain and inflammation, Nearly fifty years' record has proved the value of Poison's Nerviline. You should get a bottle to -day. Clairvoyant Medical Examination Free By DR. E. BUTTERFIELD of Syra- cuse, N. Y. Believing in clairvoyance or not, there is no gainsaying the fact that the doctor can explain the source and cause of your disease, either men- tal or physical, and has restored to health and happiness many persons who would have remained helpless in- valids all their lives. Send lock of hair, name, age and stamp, to DR. E. F. BUTTERFIELD Syracuse, N. Y. BANK of a�MTON CAPITAL PAID UP $ 2,445.000.00 RESERVE FUND 2,445,000.00 TOTAL ASSETS 29,000,000.00 HON. WM. GIBSON - President J. TURNBULL, Vice -Pres. & Gen. Manager 11. M. Watson, Asst. Genf. Manager. B. Willson, Inspector. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Jno, Proctor C. C. Dalton Hon. J. S. Hendrie Geo. Rutherford C. A. Birge Deposits of $1 and upwards received. Int- erest allowed and computed on 30th November and 31st May each year, and added to principal Special Deposits also received at current rates of interest. C. P. SMITH, Agent Dickinson ec Holmes, Solicitors ➢OMINION BANK. Capital (paid up) - $3,000,000 Reserve faeap oft )d - $3,634,000 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 36th June and 31st December each year. D. T. HEPBURN, Manager R. Vanstone, Solicitor For Neat, Tasty Job Printing of every descrip- tion, at Prices to suit you, call at The ADVANCE Office . . . • IfEpilepsy,uo,ear friends er relatives sufleratth is, St. Vitus' Dance, or 'Falling Sickness, white for trial bottle and valuable treatise on such diseases to Tart tenser Co., 114 King Street, W., Toronto, Canada. Ail dniasts Feil or can obtain for you onimini The " Big Store" Wingham i, . •.-...., ill l(err 1 OI Mammoth Clearing Sale. OUR BIG STOCK -REDUCING SALE has been in full swing for over a week, and so far, is a grand success. Store crowded daily with eager purchasers. People come in droves for miles and miles to participate in the great distribution of at BIG STORE BARGAINS." This great c" BARGAIN - GIVING SALE " lasts for a few days longer. We will close it on Jan. 31st. So don't delay, but come while the Sale is ou and secure as many of the Bargains as you can. Terms -Cash or Trade. Bargain Prices. Bargain Prices. Men's Overshoes - Reg. $1.60, for $ .90 " 1.50, 2.00, " 1.30 .. Men's Heavy Rubbers --- Reg. $1.00, for $1.30 " 2.00, " 1.60 " 2.50, " 2.00 Men's Leggings - Reg. $1.75, for $1.33 " 1.50, " 1.13 " 1.25, " .98 Boys' Leggings - Reg. $1.25, for $ 98 " 1.00, " Women's Leggings - Reg. $1.00, for $ .75 ,69 .85, Men's Long Boots - Reg. $3.50, for $2.50 " 3.00, " 2.00 Men's Hockey Boots - Reg. $2.25, for $1.85 Boys' Hockey Boots - Reg. $1,00, for $1.48 Men's and Boys' Caps - Reg. 90c, for 07c 570 " 50c, " 38c 19c ,1 ,5c, ,t ,a 25e, f. Girls' New Tams - Reg. 50c, for 38c Children's Hoocls- Reg. 50c, for 38c Men's Overcoats - Reg. $10.00, for •• 0.00 " " $7.50 0.05 7,50, " 5.65 7.00, " 3.98 Boys' Overcoats - Reg. $5.00, for •• 3.75, „ Endive' Silk Collars, reg. 25c and 35e, for 19c Ladies' Stray' Lock Combs, reg, 25c, for 5c Ladies' Ilemstitched Ildkfs, reg. 5c, now 7 for 25c Men's Cambric Ildkfs„ reg 5c, now 8 for 25c Dress Goods - Per yd., reg. $1.25, for. 75c .. '' 90, „ .. . 57c " .75, " 54c " .50, " 38c „ „ Ladies' Fur Jackets - Reg. $55.00, for $41.00 " 40.00 " 30.00 " 38.00 " 28.50 Ruffs, Scarfs, &c. Reg. $12.00, for $8.95 " 10.00, " 7.38 " 7.00, " 5.25 3.75 " 5.00, , Heavy All Wool Carpet -- Reg. $1.10, for 87c " .85, .. 07c Heavy Union Carpet - Reg. 50c, for 390 Brussels Carpet - Reg. $1.00, for 77c Tapestry Caipet- Reg. 90c, for 09c " 75c, 54c " 60c, " 47c " 50c, " 39c 97 -Piece Dinner Sets, reg. $12.00, for $9.00 97 -Piece Dinner Sets, reg. $10.00, for $7.50 97 -Piece Dinner Sets, reg. $8.00, for $0.00 China Tea Sets, reg. $5.00, for $4.00 $3.78 10 -Piece Toilet Sets, reg. 2.83 $2.25, for $1.88 1 ]UST ,ARRIVED A Complete Stock of SUITiNGS • OVERCOATiNGS TROUSERINGS AND VESTINGS. These are all of the latest de- signs and materials and at prices that are reasonable. We have a special line of Blue and Black Worsteds you should see. Ca11 and have a Iook through our stock and see the Fashions for Fall and Winter. All you have to do is -tell us how you want your garment made and we make it that way. Our trimmings are of the best. Robt. Maxwell High Art Tailor - Tingham •EI:111111i31m111E1x• COAL!' - We are sole agents for - the celebrated Scranton Coal, which has no equal. - Also the best grades of • - Smithing, Cannel and Do- • • mestic Coal and Wood of • all kinds, always on hand. •- We carry a full stock of • Lumber (dressed or undres- sed), Shingles, Lath, Cedar'; •• Posts, Barrels, etc, -. r � .• , Highest Price Paid for all kinds of Logs. • Residence Phone, No. 55 LEIBICAS FI ■ CVRE �-+ Mike e " No, et No. 44 Jr Aa McLoall .:1 Tailor Made Clothes X15.00 We'll make your Suit to your exact measures, to your order, for fifteen dol- lars, correctly shaped and faultlessly fitted, superbly tailored from some pure, all -wool fabric, staunchly guaranteed. For Seventeen, Eigh- teen or Twenty dollars, we would use a fabric of still higher quality. We make them with care and skill, and can guarantee you entire satis- faction. Trousersat$3.50, ma$3de.to75, your$4, $5 and $6. order, A complete line of Gents' Furnishings always in stock, IYL 5. L ilomutil Tailor and Gents' Furnisher Two Doors from Post Office