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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1906-08-30, Page 1The Wingham Advance. 34711 TEAR, NO, 1, Another Milestone Passed. Looking Backward Thirty -Three Years. With this issue the Winghatn Ad- vance eaters its 34t1; year, Bright, smiling, successful and optimistic. Thirty-three years ago, August 10th last,r,James 'lert camemeto Vin e- hamfrom Walkerton to commence the .from of the Wingham Ad- vance, and the first issue of the paper was on September 5th, 1£73. Wing - haus then bud a population of five or six hundred, Tho material for the plant was teamed all the way from Clinton, that being the nearest rail- way station. There have been many changes in these thirty-three years. The "roan at the helm" of the Advance has not always been the same, but the paper was never more successful, or popular, than it is to -day, Mr. Fleuty is still a respected resident of our town, and is able to assist in the office when an extrahand is needed. Looking over a copy of the first issue of the Advance, dated Sept. 5th, 1878, we note the following advertisers of those days :— C. Tait Scatty -Notary Public, Coro- ner, Oonveyaneer, Auctioneer, Issuer of Marriage Licenses, etc. Mr. Scott was also a private banker, and is now in Texas. He built as his residence what is now the Reetory. A. F. H: Rocderns—Boot and shoemaker. Tie still does business in the same stand, and is one of our most respect- ed citizens, Thomas Abraham—Boot and shoe- ' maker, now deceased. Commercial Hotel—J. Dinsley, pro- prietor. Mr. Dinsley has passed to his long home, but Mrs. Dinsley and some of the family are still respected resi- dents of Winghatn. Wingham Exchange—H. McIntosh, proprietor. The Johnston House—W. J, John- ston, proprietor. This is now the Queen's hotel. Robt. Saddler—Dealer in groceries, flour, boots, shoes, wines and liquors, R. Knox—Watchmaker and jeweler. blr. Knox removed from town, but has returned and is in business here now. Winghatn Carriage Factory -- H. Davis, proprietor. Mr. Davis is still an esteemed resident of Wingham, though not engaged in the same busi- ness. He is Customs officer, etc. We trust he may be spared many years yet to reside among us. D. G, Wilson, M. D.—Chemist and druggist, Dr. Wilson passed away a few weeks after the Advance was founded. Kent & Willson—Dry goods, gro- ceries, hardware, etc. ; the oldest es- tablished business house in Wingham. Mr. Willson was the first Mayor of the town. John Gregory—Miller ; had just re- built the darn, and bad the grist -mill and saw -mill again in running order, Winghatn Bakery—F. J. Bowen. T. L. Jobb .advertised for an appren- tice to the blacksmithtng. Mr. Jobb is still hale and. hearty and at the forge, as in days past, enjoying the confidence and' esteem of his fellow. citizens. Geo. Pettyyiece—Livery; his stable was the one now owned by Cassels & Robertson, and the first in Wingham.Mr. Pettypiece was Chief of Police for Winghant, and is now in Manitoba; Henry Gtiest—Harness-maker. J. W. Greer—Hardware merchant. J. & U. Andrus—Harness-makers. Mr. and Mrs: •Hebblethwaite—Furni- ture and millinery. Geo. McKibbon & Bro,—Dry goods, groceries, etc. Geo. McKibben built the Beaver block and Brunswick hotel. His brother was Philip McKibben, whose relict, Mrs. McKibben, and son, Walton, are among our most respect- ed citizens.. W. T. Bray—Chemist and druggist. Geo. Green, Lower Town—General merchant and proprietor of the Albion hotel. Mr. Green is now in the boot and shoe business; is one of our jol- liest citizens', and as full of Irish wit as ever. T. G. Jackson—General merchant. A son of Mr. Jackson was the Secre- tary of Louis Riel at the time of the Red River rebellion. These references to the past may be of interest to our readers, many of whom will remember these business inen, and their thoughts will wander back to the old days, old scenes, and old neighbors. Birt we linger not in the past. Time hurries us onward. The Advance enters another year with good inters - tions, and strong resolutions to do right, and be faitfifai to its mission as a bright, reliable local newspaper. Yes, the Advance is now in its thirtyfottrth year. The very latest styles in Wedding Cake Boxes, and Embroidered Paper Fisher's o h K, M. I`is e Doilies just to a BooIaStore. Bread and Butter Education. business houses have, this past year, made TEN .PIMMS as tnany domande upon us for young ladies and gentlemen who are thoroughly grounded in business principles, as wo hare had ntudents to send, `Wingham Business college tostrislgoAn • uaaCio +t puna ,September 5rtd, Drop a postal for information. GEO. SPOTTON Printiptti Miss Nellie Orr visited friends is Brussels last week. Miss E. Porter is visiting friends in. Goderieh this week. Charles Knechtel returned from the t it a West on tea t ria y, Miss Mabel Orr is visiting her bro- ther in Portage le Prairie. Miss E. Siple of Woodstock is the guest of Mrs, Thos. Watt, Dir. and Mrs. Geo. Oliver spent Sttn- day with friends in Brussels. Miss Mee Beadinghas returned from visiting friends in Teeswater. Miss Essie Findlay of Owen Sound is the guest of Miss Ethel Flail. Herb, Dore has returned home after holidaying with Stratford friends. Miss Hattie Wellwood left for To- ronto this week'to fill a situation. Miss 1%Iaude Plenty is visiting her friend, Mrs. G. Dickson of McKillop, Mr. Keeler of Durham visited his brother, J. H. Keeler of town, this week. Mrs. Wm. Reid of Brooklyn, N. Y., visited her aunt, lairs. Geo, Green last week. James Mitchell has been spending.a couple of weeks with relatives m Toronto, Miss Nellie Haines spent a few days with Miss Lillie McLean of Belgrave last week. Miss Gentle Baer returned to Wood- stock last week, after visiting at her home in town. Miss Laura Mulvey is home from Minneapolis, Minn., to recuperate after her recent illness. Mr. and Mrs, Hartry of Seaforth were visitors at Thos. Brandon's, Mor- ris, over Sunday. John McNevin is attending the Grand Lodge of the I. O. P. in St. Thomas this week. Mrs. V, R. VanNorman and daugh- ter Jean, are visiting J. W. K. Van - Norman at Barrie. Mr. and . Mrs. T. G. Hemphill of Wroxeter spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Spotton. Miss Fay Morton returned to town last week, after an absence of several months in Toronto and Brampton. Miss McLean of Stayner, formerly a teacher in the public school here, was the guest of Mrs. Gilchrist last week, Mrs. McLean and daughter, Miss Aggie, left on Saturday for Winnipeg to visit her daughter, Mrs. McKenzie. Miss Olive Fitzsimmons returned to Toronto on Tuesday, after spending a couple of months at her home in Morris. Mrs. T. Hall and daughter, Miss Edith, are on a visit to relatives in Minneapolis, Minn., and Plymouth, Wisconsin. Mrs. J. T. Wylie of Salem left on Tuesday to visit friends at Toronto, Niagara Falls, Buffalo and St. Catherines. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. E. Moore re- turned to Toronto on Monday, after a pleasant visit with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Moore, Dr. T. Agnew was in Toronto Last week hi attendance at the British Medical Association. Dr. Boyd of To- ronto looked after the practice in Dr. Agnew's absence, Jas. Fellow, who came out to this country from Ireland about thirteen months ago, and who has resided in Winghatn most of that time, leaves this week to return to his home in the Emerald Isle. Miss Minnie Higgins, who has been holidaying for the past few weeks at the home of her parents in Turnberry, returned to town on Monday to re- sume her ditties in Barrister Van - stone's office. This week, Mr. and Mrs, T. II. Ross leave for the west, where they expect to make their future home. They are good citizens and the people of Wing - ham hope that they may have abun- dant sa ccess in the great West. Mr. John A. Mclone, Commercial Master of the Winghatn Btisiness Col- lege, and Miss Jessie I3arclay, teacher of shorthand and typewriting, have returned to town, after spending the holidays with their parents in London and Belleville respectively. Dr. and Mrs. Price are absent in Toronto this week, and besides taking in the Exhibition, attended the wed- ding of the Dr.'s cousin, Prof. H. W. Price, on "Wednesday. The Dr, will bo home on Labor day, while Mrs. Price will extend her visit until the llth, . Mr. Ainsley Sharpe, Whitechurch, was in town on Monday making pre- paration to leave for Sudbury, where he has secured a good situation in the office of Hon. F. Cochrane. Mr. Sharpe made many friends here while attending Wingham Business Oolleg9W of which Institute he is a graduate. 1 r )ti. t - As for Well Paper to do up your fail a , M. to K. 1 i. hone cleaning, go Book -Store, where you will get a roll of Border the same price as the Wall Paper; don't lose a good chance when you get it. WINGHA , ONT,, THURSDAY, AUGUST 34, 1944. WINDHAM won SClOOL The Advance has several times re- ferred to the suceess of Principal Tay- Ior, of Wingbaui High School, while in charge of the High School in Dut. ton, The following from a Dutton paper gives another example of the res z ts that have followed from Mr. Taylor's teaching, and the exceptional success of another of his pupils: --- Dutton High School achieved a distinguished success at the To- ronto University scholarship ex- aminations, when one of its stu- dents, Reginald Bocking,:captured the Edward Blake Scholarship in Mathematics, amounting to 5214, also the second Edward Blake Scholarship in Science, =minting to 5108. His record is unique, and has never been excelled lay any candidate from Dutton High School. He got first class honors in 1Slatheaual•bcs, Latin, English, German, Science, Chemistry, Pity- sies and Biology (Botany and Zoo- logy); stands 2nd in Biology, 6th in Physics, 4th in Mathematics, Fitit in Latin, 11th in General Profs. eiency, and 3rd for the second Ed- ward Blake Scholarship in Mathe- maties and Science, besides pass- ing Parts I. and II. Senior Leaving with honors. Mr, Booking is one of the most talented students that ever passed through Dutton High School, and his brilliant success is another gratifying contribution to the long list of honors and scholar- ships won by this school in recent years. Nearly 52,000 stands to the credit of the school during the past six years. Students who intend taking High School courses of study should note the fact that Winghatn high School has an exceptionally strong and well- qualified staff of teachers. What Mr. Taylor accomplished in Dutton can be accomplished here. Winghatn High School will, in the near future, take a prominent place in the educational institutions of Ontario. The Board of Education has spared no expense to secure the best staff of teachers, and a well-equipped modern building. Those having in view a University course, or any of the professions, will make a mistake if they do not choose the best school available, and if we make no mistake, •take Wingham has that School. tr, LABOR DAY. Holiday Rates on C. P. R. Single fare Inc the round trip will be in effect for Labor Day, between all stations on the Canadian Pacific Rail- way east of Port Arthur, to points on connecting lines in Canada, and to Buffalo and Detroit. Ticketsood going Saturday, Sunday and Mori is ay, September 1, 2 and 3, returning until and on Tuesday, September 4, 1000. Tickets and fall particulars at nny C. P. Yl.. Ticket Oce. !MUMS. Bolt:---tn Turnborry, August With, Mr. Emanuel Bolt, aged 78; Wingham, t d'August 28tf,John y, Elliott, .d4 Huron Old Boys. The Huron Old Boys Association of Toronto will, as usual, have a tent on the grounds during the Industrial Ex- hibition, and all Huronites are reques- ted to make the tent their headquar- ters duriug the great fair. The tent will be located on the west side of the grounds near the W. 0, T. U. Epworth League Baseball. About twenty Epworth Leaguers from Wingham accompanied the baseball team to Teeswater on Thurs- day afternoon of last week, and saw them get walloped by the Teeswater team. The game was listless and un- interesting, and there wasn't enough excitement to allow the spectators to do enough cheering to keep them- selves warm. After the game, the Teeswater Leaguers entertained the visitors in the school -room of the church, and that was followed by a short program in the auditorium. Al- together a very pleasant time was spent. For California. Dr. and Mrs, Towler expect to leave this week to spend the winter in Cali- fornia, and on Sunday last they closed their labors (for the present at least) in the Methodist Sunday school here. A. number of the officers and teachers, in speaking, voiced the sentiments of the entire school and membership of the Church, in expressing the hope that Dr. and Mrs. Towler would have a pleasant trip and be spared to re- turn again to Wingliam. Both have been most enthusiastic Sunday school workers ; the success of the school and its present prosperous condition are largely due to their faithful, efficient and persevering work. Mrs. Towler will also be much missed in the W. F. 1,1. society of the Church. The • Ad- vance wishes thein a pleasant time in sunny Cti"lifor•niat, while we expect to be shovelling snow during the coming winter. eball Finals. Tho first game in the finals for time Championship Unp in the Lakeside Leave iiI be playedadtn- to -day (Thurs- day) t s - day) In Lucknow, between Wingliam and Kincardine; game celled at 4.30 p.m. If Kincardine wins, Lucknow plays the final game at Kincardine; if Wingham o s alev uncia, Lucknow ow will play the final game in Winghatn. The season of sutnmer sports will soon be over for 1900. Capt. Armour of Wingham team hopes to capture the Championship. The teams are all on an equal footing now, so that the final games are likely to be interesting. A special train will leave Winghatn for Lucknow at 3.45 p.m. ; fare, 50 County Model Schools. Tho Board of Examiners for the County of Huron meet in the Public $chool,'Seaforth, on Saturday, Aug. 25th, to arrange for the session of the Model Schools of Goderieh and Clin- ton. All the members were present, It was resolved to admit students to the Model Schools, who will be 18 years of age on or before the opening of the schools at the autumn terns of 1007. Teachers holding expired Third Class certificates will be granted re- newals for three years on passing the final examination of the Model School in December. The final examination begins on Monday, December 10th, 1007, The meeting then adjourned to meet on December lith at Seaforth. —Geo. Baird, Secretary. ital Board. At a meeting on. Monday evening, the fallowing were elected officers and directors of Winghatn Hospital. Di- rectors --Thos. Bell, It. Clegg, W. IL Green, R. Vanstone, A. B. Smith, Rev, T.S,Boyle, P. J. Taylor, G . P. Smith, D. T. IIepbnrn, W. F. Van - Stone, and Drs. Tamlyn, Macdonald, Redmond, Hamilton (Belgrave) and Kennedy. The Directors then met and elected the following officers :-- Hone President—Dr. Chisholm, M. P.; President—Thos. 13 ell; Vice -President ---W. 1I. Green ; Secretary—It. Van - stone ; Treasurer— Dr. Tewin 'e has been purchased. ' hased. al!!1rite esti- mates obtained for• its thorough re- fitting. The enterprise so successfully launched by Dr. Kennedy and liberal• ly supported by' our citizens, has pass ed the problematic stage and no doubt will be tirade acomplete success. The right then aro behind it, and Wing - ham is a progressive town. No' ses1.--Mondey will be Labor day. For the convenience of the pub - lie, butcher shops will be open until 10 am., but no meat will be delivered that day, If you have not been participating in the great Bargains now being given at D. M. Gordons, you are missing a rare opportunity of saving money. Wedded In Toronto. As we went to press for this week's. issue, Wednesday, August 20th, a happy event transpired in Toronto, Miss Jessie Porter, daughter of Mr. Richard Porter, of Wingham, became the bride of Johu W. Pattison, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Pattison, of Winghatn. The bride is one of Wing - ham's highly esteemed young ladies, and the groom was one of Wingharn's steady and industrious young men, who a short time ago, purchased a furniture business in Port Elgin. The ceremony took place at 4 p.m. in St. Andrew's Church, Rev. Dr. Eakin, performing the inarriage ceremony. In the absence of fuller particulars, all we can do, is to wish Mr. and Mrs. Pattison long life, much success and all the happiness possible. Both have a large circle of friends, who wish them a happy future, On Tuesday evening, the Clerks of town presented Miss Porter with a beautiful Cut glass pitcher with silver top, as a token of high esteem. The gift was accom- panied by sincere wishes for her future prosperity. Interesting Address. Miss A. 0. Macdonald, National Secretary of the Young Women's Christian Association in Japan, is home on a visit, after spending two years in the far east. On Sunday evening last, she gave an excellent ad- dress in the Presbyterian church, out- lining her work in Japan. There is no State church in that country ; all forms of religious belief stand on equal basis in the eyes of Japanese law. The country is now in a transi- tion state. The old religion is being discarded (especially by the young) and as Miss Macdonald pointed out -- unless the gospel is introduced and ac- cepted, the people may drift into in- fidelity. Hence the necessity for the Church and other religious organiza- tions acting promptly and energetical- ly. Miss Macdonald's address was very interesting; it was given in excellent form, and listened to with great at- tention. The speaker's enthusiasm in ber work impels her to return in a short time to further prosecute it in far-off Japan. Smoot, Shots. School opens Tues- day next. Our Boys and Girls' School Shoes are certainly the best School Shoes the know anything about. See thexn.s-W. S. Grassi. Brief, But loterestiag. What beautiful showcra those were, and how man and beast welcomed theo ..Next Monday, Sept. 3 rd, is Labor Day, and no doubt every store will be closed up tight in observance of the boliday....Tuesday, Sept. 4th, is -the date of the opening of Public o Schools... We note the andHigh Scar ah q following from an Atnerican exchange for the benefit of Winghatn girls : "We recently read a terrible story of a young lady who thoughtlessly jerked her head back suddenly to keep from being kissed, and broke her neck, This should be a terrible warning to girls not to jerk back. In fact, it would be better to lean forward just a little... .The evening congregations in the town chemises were small on San - clay evening, owing to the threatening weather.... That rain ought to revive the pastures enough to snake butter a. little more plentiful....The thermome- ter ranged above the nineties for several days last week....25 cents, in advance, pays for the Advance to Jan. 1st, 1007....If anybody can beat that eight pound mullet caught last week in the Maitland, let us hear of it The cement walks around and in front of the new postoffice have been com- pleted and are well built. Mr. Frank Patterson superintended the work, and what Frank does, or oversees, is sure to be done well, and no slighting of the specifieations....Improvements are going on on nearly every street in town....Mr. Gregory has built a fine large verandah to his house on Fran- ces street, occupied by Mr. Crowder; Mr, Gregory and Alex. McNevin did the work....C. M. Walker has had the exterior of his residence on the corner of John and Shuler streets painted, and is making a number of other improvements, putting in a fur- nace and waterworks ....Work on the High School building is progressing very satisfactorily. ...Geo. Wraith is making his house on Victoria street two storeys high ; you won't know it, when completed ; it is wonderful what can be done, where there's a will to do it. Lower Wingham Jottings. Mrs. Geo. Orphant and family re- turned to Toronto this week... .Miss Georgina Phippen is spending a few weeks with relatives in Toronto.. . The Indians will be through pulling flax this week ; they will then return to their Reserve, near Southampton ....A. meeting was held at the Indian afternoon. Rev. Mr. Sunday i camp on y aftert Bnrw:tsb and Messrs. Geo. Mason and C. T. Graham assisted in conducting the meeting... .The water in the dam has been very low, and the odor is not just so sweet and pleasant es the per- fume of roses or mignonette A 'tilts' ' g lfull net < l Indians dined with iuittaet ofthe u Citizen, Provincial Constable Phippen on :Sunday, after which a profitable time was spent in singing, etc....Con- gratulations are due ottr citizen, Geo. Phippen, on his appointment as Pro- vincial Constable, by the Lieut. -Gov- ernor. The appointment ryas made last week and we Itave no doubt that Its will snake an efficient officer.... The rain on Sunday was most we). - come. The thirsty gardens and pas- tures soon absorbed it, and are all the fresher and greener for it.... We re- gret to hear that Mrs. E. Gaunt is not improving in health ; we hope to hear of her roomy. For real up-to-date Stationery,Visit- ing Cards, .Invitation Cards and Enve- lopes to match, go to Miss Fisher's Book -Store. Death of John J, Elliott. Bereavement has come to another Wingham home, and this week we have to record the visit of the angel of death, early on Sunday morning, and the demise of an esteemed citizen, Mr. John J. Elliott, V. 8, Mr. Elliott was born in the township of East Wawa - nosh, and from his boyhood days has been almost a continuous resident of this Vicinity. When a young pian he chose as his profession, that of Veteri- nary Surgeon, and graduated with credit. For eight years he practiced in Clifford, and about six years ago, came to Winghatn. Nineteen years ago he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Ann Linklater, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Linklater. To them were born one daughter and one son. Mr. Elliott was well known through the surrounding townships and universally esteemed. His record is that of an upright, straightfor- ward, honorable business man. He was a member of Winghatn Presby- terian Church, and in political mat- ters adhered strongly to the Conserva- tive party. Three brothers remain— William, in Brandon ; M. II. in Clin- ton, and Irwin, on the homestead. There are also three sisters—Mrs. Jos. Johnston; near Blyth ; Mrs, Sheridan of Michigan, and Mrs. Siem of Hol- stein. Mr. Elliott was for some time afaithful and efficient member of the Town Conncit, For the past two years his Health had been failing, and it was thought for some time that the strength of his constitution would re- sist the inroads of disease, but by de- grees the earthly tabernacle crumbled and a good citizen has gone. De- ceased was 42 years of age. Mrs. El- liott and family have the sympathy of our citizens in their trial and be- reavetnent. The funeral on Tuesday was very hugely attended, and was conducted under Masonic auspices. Winghatn Citizens' Band led the fnne- ral cortege. The slowly measured tread, and the mournful strains of the Dead March in. Saul, added solemnity to the occasion. The impressive ser- vice of the Masonic Order was con- ducted at the residence and completed at the grave. Rev. D. Perrie, pastor of the deceased, also conducted service at the home and .: nd t)y the grave rete. Among the floral tributes were band - some wreaths and emblems, one from the citizens of Wingliam, another from the Woodmen of the World, and i others. $LOO PER TEAR IN ADYANCI Terror Of The Night. The country road has a new terror these nights, worse even than the an- tomoh 1ratheritis iz Or notnew yio as it is seasonable. But the farmer swears not at it when it frightens his horse as they meet or shrieks him out of bed as It passes, It comes under the descriptiontton of "works of neces- sity"; ese -sity"; the snorting "bni gyne" that drives the threshing machine by day, and draws it along the darkened side - road and the tank wagon behind it by night. It carries a headlight like a lo- comotive, and can toot like one, and drop hot cinders to sputter in the wa- ter holes. The city tenderfoot who encounters it for the first time thinks the devil is abroad in one of his infer- nal trains, tit it is doing a great work, and he threshing machine crew and their big appetites are at once the welcome glory and the trying task of the farmer and his wife these days. For out of the spout of the thresher there comes the golden grain that is to pay the bills, send the son to col- lege, and out of the blower there cornea the straw and the chaff that will bed and feed the stock in winter. Il. Johnston, dealer' in boots and wishes . t to inform time public shoes, tvc 1 c,sf l that he has engaged a first-class cob - blots and is prepared to do all kinds of boot and shoe repelling. Give ns •t call ; satisfaction guaranteed. All rips in shoes purchased front ns sew. eel free. TELEGRAP1-IY is the first step towards posittoes staying front 33000 to 35o,000 per annum in rain. way service. Yon can become n good operator in f, menthe if you study in 'rhe eentrai Telegraphyr h Soot, 3 Gerrard Bt. Toronto. The Anent school to Canada. Writs for parttcnless, W, 11. SRAM "I''. J, Jprt STON /Local 'items Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers. Chief VanNorman has sold his black pacing horse. Owing to the absence of many of its members, the Band will not play out in the Park on Friday evening. In the semi-final game of the Inter- mediate Lacrosse series, at St. Mary's on Monday last, St. Thomas trimmed Seaforth to a finish ; score, 12-8. SIMMER SALE. — Slaughter Cash Sale of all Dress Fabrics. — Geo. E. King. Have you read carefully W. G. Pat- terson's advt. on page 5? He has a very large stock of watches, rings of all kinds, and wedding gifts in great variety. Brown & Irwin are in charge of the Winghatn Evaporator this season,'and want a large quantity of apples. They also want boys, girls and men imme- diately. See advt. on page 8. Mr. Sleinin has gone to Toronto to spend a few weeks, While there he will undergo an operation, in the hope that his hearing may be improved. We hope the operation will be suc- cessful. Fort SALE. Parlor cook -stove (coal) nearly new ; also three colonies of bees.—Mrs. D. S. McDonald. Mrs. Grisdale desires to tender her sincere thanks to the citizens of Wing - ham for their kindness to her during her late sad bereavement, and to as- sure them that their thoughtfelness was appreciated. The Bishop of Huron has appointed Rev. J. C. McCracken, of Thoi•ndale, as rector of Trinity church, Bier, and St. George's church, London township. The Rev, gentleman is a son of Mr. McCracken, of Wingham. A message from Winnipeg, dated Angust 20th, reports that ideal har- vest weather still continues through the whole west.. It is estimated about 80 per cent•, of the wheat is now cut. The most reliable estimates place the probable yield between 80,000,000 and 90,000,000 bushels. A letter front Mrs. G, C. Boland, Spearfish, N. Dakota, reports that her mother, Mrs. Pileanor Johnston, for- merly of Winghatn, is some better in general health, but still suffers acutely with rhenuiatisin. Mrs. Boland also reports the death of her husband, on April 20th last. A full supply of New School Books, ready for new High School opening. Also full lines for Public School, just opened out—At K. M. Fisher's Book - Store. At the Epworth League meeting on Monday evening, Rev. G. W. Rivers, ]3, A., 13. D., of Belgrave, gave it shott address and an excellent recitation ; Mr. Frank Hill rendered a solo in his usual pleasing style, and Miss Hazel Brandon gave an instrumental selec- tion, all of which was much enjoyed by the large number present. What help machinery of the 20th century is to the farmer. F. L. Green of Greenwood is having a milking ma- chine installed on his Jersey farm in Pickering Township. S. Price and Sons of Palmdale have one at work, and are finding it satisfactory. They strip after the machine is through and one man milks 08 cows in an hour and a half. County Constable Phippen has re- ceived e- ee v d his commission as Pi ttc ' il Constable, and is available for duty at any time, the Lieutenant -Governor having approved of the Order in Conn- ell snaking the appointment, The new Provincial Officer of the Peace will no doubt dischnrge his duties faithfully and conscientionsl ns heretofore. Congratulations a now in order. Now, also, wo must all "be good," Dft. Ota isr g,1.1. D., London, Eye and Ear Surgeon, will be at Mcitibbon's dreg store the first Tuesday in each month ; hours, 2 to 0 p. tn. Cataract, squint, failing eyesight, nasal Catarrh, deafness, head noises treated and glass sea properly fitted. Next visit is on Tuesday, September 4th. mctfflug For Mothin With each 26e Box of COLGATE'S TOOTH POWDER (none bet- ter) WE WILL, OWE GRATIS for a short time only, a 10c Cake of Cashmere Bognet Soap, 'dalton MoKibbou DRUQOIST MACDORADD BbOCK MILWAMANULIJULUAla Call at the cacner D+► g SkoTe For Your A. L. Hamilton DRUGGIST WINGHAM School Shoes We have everything there is to • be had in the line of good School Shoes. Bring the boys and girls here. 'We'r'e sure to fit them -- sure to give thein solid comfort and lasting service—sure to save the pocket book. Our $1.00, $1.25, . 51.50 School Shoes can't be beat, W. J. Greer THE SHOER CORKS We bave all kinds of Corks, and can suits ou no matter what size you need --from the smallest • up to the largest mustard jar you'd like .to use. Corks and Spices aro a special- ty with us for pickling season. Conte on in—•we tau please you Walley's Drug Stare Phosio 100. Successor to McCall & Co, .L