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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1906-11-22, Page 1The Wingham Advance. 34TH YEA.R,. NO. 13. WINGHAM, ONT., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER aa, 1906. • $1.00 PER YE IN' ADVANCE 'Local litenAs We ' Wear Gie e rs Shoes and Rubbers, Mr, E. Is. Dickinson of Goderich was in town on Saturday, J. W. K. Vaannorman was in town last week for a short time. Miss S. Long of Cranhrook wva,s a visitor at J. J, Mitchell's over Sun- day. Fifteen feet of good pump tube for sale cheap, The Advance office. Miss Emma Totten of Fordwieh and Miss Minnie Johnston of Belgrave were guests of Mrs. R. Tindall Iast week, Swart& new livery bairnwill soon be completed ; the office has been re- ceiving the attention of workmen this week. Dr. Redmond announces that night calls after 9.30 o'clock will be answer- ed at his residence, corner of Patrick and Shutes streets. RUnBrIs.—We have the best in every good style of Rubber. --W, J, Greer. Mr. Hipwell. representative of the Toronto World, was in town this week and secured some subscribers for that live daily. ..fails Mr. W. J. Fawcett, manager of the fiTetropolitan Bank, Brussels, was in town on Tuesday and gave the Ad- vance a pleasant call. Atex, McIntyre of Lucknow, Bert. Elliott of Glenannttn, and Miss Gracey of town, are now students at the Wingham Business College. Winghipn Epworth League held, an interesting missionary meeting on Monday eve'g. Rev. G. W, Rivers, B. A., B.D,, Belgrave, gave an address, HIDES WANTED.—We will pay the highest cash price for hides. -Thos. T. Field. Prof. Dorenwend will be at the Brunswick. hotel, on Dec. 0th, with a stock of wigs, toupees, bangs and switches, in new and pretty designs ; see advt. Mr. and Mrs. Edwards of Merrick- ville have come to Wingham to live retired. They will make citizens of the very best kind, and the Advance extends them a cordial welcome. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hall of Bel - more, who are removing to Wingham, were presented with a beautiftd hall - rack, recently; see Beimare cor- respondence in another column. BoY WANTED.—At once, to learn the tailoring. Maxwell & Hill, Wing - ham. Prof. Maeoun has said that of the 2000 trees protected by building paper at Ottawa Experimental Farm not one had been eaten through by mice. Now is the time to put the paper on. H. H. Wightman and Walter Bur- gess,' two ynun men from Wingham, who went West, have disposed of their business in Moosornin. Wo have not heard their intentions as to the future. Call 'at R. Johnston's and see his line of Felts, Rubbers and Shoes and be convinced. This is the time of the year, when advertising columns are crowded, and perhaps we give less reading matter, but we will do the best we can to con- dense, and ask our readers to note the advts. ; they will pay perusal. Dr. T. Agnew has returned from Philadelphia, where he has been at- tending the Hospitals and visiting his, sisters. He reports a pleasant out- ing and profitable time in spending the days in the Hospitals of that city. WAtiTEr,—Choice roll butter, 25c; dry picked poultry, dried apples, fea- thers, fresh eggs, etc.—•G. E. King. The Aineriean jubilee Singers were accorded a corclial'Weception on Tues- day evening, and the sweet negro melodies encored. There are some good voices in the combination. The next concert in the course wilt be in January. The Owe» Sound Sun last week issued an beantifully illustrated trade ntunber ht commemoration of its town's semi -centennial. It was excel- lently printed, and a credit to the Sun, as well as an advantage to the town. One or two boarders can find a plea- sant home in a private family (gentle- men preferred). Box 0, Advance. Rev. S. Crockett of. Tweedrnore, Scotland, was a visitor at C. J. Read- ing's this week. Mr. Crockett is on a lecturing tour through Canada, and being from the vicinity where Mrs. Reading spent her early days, he catno over from' Goderich to renew an - qomits ace . larut n s The Wingltant Branch of the NVo- men's Institute will hold their regular monthly meeting in the C. O. F. hall, Gregory's Block, Thursday, Nov. 29th, at 3 p.m. Subjects .for discussion— "Meats; how to Prepare and cook," All ladies are cordially invited to at- tend, Young men who want "the thing" in Shoes will find here exactly what they are looking for. ---W. J. Greer. Hay was selling at $16. per ton in Owen Sound last week. The price of this article has advanced very rapidly during the past month, and as there seems to bo a scarcity throughout the province, the general expectations are for unusually high prices for the win- ter and spring. M i'. Jay II. Kerr returned this week frotd a visit to relatives in Lon. don, and left on Monday for British ttolumbia. Mr. Herr won many friends while in Winghann as an °bliss�- t in , upright business man. and faith- ful worker in fit. Pttttl'ae Ohutreh, and all will be pleased to hear of his sue - ORS in the western province. Dr. drown, Eve, Ear, Nose and Throat, will be at the Queen's Hotel, %Vinghant, Nov. 2Gth, front 8 a, tn. to 2tam,.m. Eyes tested and glasses p• plied. The Local Markets. Wheat, 08 to 70c ; oats, .t2 to 23e; flour, (62.00 to $2.7=5; butter, 20c; eggs, 22e; chickens, 8c per lb. ; geese, 8c ; ducks, � li)c ,tiskeY 12 e to luc ,live hogs, ;, n � , $ 7 hay, , ., l ] a ton ; wood, $2,50 to $2.75 ; coal, $7.20.. Band Concert. The Citizens' Band will give one of their popular ten rent admission con- certs on Friday evening. The Baud is a huiue institntion. Patronize its con- certs by buying a ticket or two from thein. You ii never miss it. A Culross Pioneer. The death of Mr. David Ritchie, Sr., of Cuirass, removes another of the re- spected residents of that township. It occurred on Sunday last. Mr. Ritchie was in his 79th year. The Advance has not been able as yet to obtain a sketch of his life. A Pioneer Gone. At a ripe old age, nearing the four- score, Mr. Arthur Murphy, Morris, passed away on Saturday last. De- ceased was one of the pioneers of the township. He was an honest, upright man, possessing the confidence of the community, and an Elder in Bluevalo Presbyterian Church, Special prices to those wanting meat in large pieces or by the quarter.— Thos. T. Field. Will Go West. The Gorrie Vidette has this to say of a former resident of Wingham:— "On Tuesday of this week sir. Geo. Town disposed of the Albion Hotel to Geo. Howes, of Mt, Forest. The new proprietor will take possession on Nov. 20th. We understand that Mr. Town purposes going West where he will enter into the hotel business with John Munroe, at Borden, Sask." Hicks Was Right. Rev. I. hicks of St. Ltmis predicted one of the most severe disturbances of the month about the 17th, and warned those on lake and ocean to be on their guard. Monday's daily papers report- ed the upper lakes storm -swept, ves- sels a -ground and wrecks feared, as a result of the worst storm of the sea- son. The Southern States were also storm -beaten, and much damage is re- ported. Cafe Chantant. In the evening of December 4th, the A. Y. P. A. and the Girls' Auxiliary of St. Paul's Church will hold a Cafe Chantant L 1, ant a d Handkerchief'L n n Bazaar as in the school -room of the church. Handkerchiefs will be made into use- ful and fancy articles suitable for Christmas gifts and placed on sale, A continuous program will be render- ed during the evening ; watch for fur- ther announcements. A complete line of Felts, Rubbers and Shoes now on hand at R. John- ston's Boot and Shoe Store. How It Works. The Stratford Herald made acount of the vehicles that were on the mar- ket on last week's market day in Stratford, and at ten o'clock there were 170. A market day in Wingharir world soon bring the people to town from far and near, They have been successful in other places and would he in Wingham. Let the Board of Trade not slacken its efforts to in- augurate Wingham's Market day. Concert At Belgrave. On Tuesday, Dec. 4th, the C. 0. F. Court at Belgrave will, hold their an- nual concert. Amonthe talent secured are the following:—Will. J. White, the popular comedian, of To- ronto; Miss Spence, of Ethel, soprano ; Mr. Norman Murch, Blyth, soloist ; Mr. S. Gracey, Wingham, readings; Miss Norma Dinsley, pianist. General admission, 25e ; reserved seats, 35c, An enjoyable evening is ensured. Belgrave Foresters will put forth every effort to entertain those who patronize them ; see posters. The l;zplanation. Why does it pay to advertise ? Be- cause the up-to-date twentieth cen- tury farmer reads the local paper. He wants to know what his neighbors are doing, what is happening iu the world around him, and he wants to study the advertisements and find out where to buy goods. He doesn't say much about it perhaps, when he goes to the store to do his trading, but just let a merchant advertise a special bar- gain and see if the up-to-date farmer doesn't find it out and take advantage. it is also true that the up-to-date far- mer is the merchant's best customer. WANTED,—Situation as a general servant ; apply box D, Advance. Hockey Organization, Wingham Iioelcey Club has been organized for this season with good prospects for a successful year's work. The elub at present holds the N or- th in League trophy,and is deter- mined to defend it foranother year. The following is the list of officers elected : Honorary President—Dr. 3, P. Kennedy; Hon. Vice.Presidents J. A. Fleming and Robt. Johnston ; President—J. D. Burns ; i+r Vice -Prost - dents -3.J. 1, Swarts and . J', Taylor; Manager --L. Remedy ; Secretary.— E. Moore ; Treasurer—W. G. Reid ; Managing cola eitteo--I), Dinsley, F. O. Heppenstall, J. McGillivray, II. C. McLean ; representatives to the Nor- thern League meeting ---D. D. Wilson and II. 0, McLean. Entered Another Year. - Two of nor yotm;; business mets have just entered a year ear in their business career. Mr. 3. W. McKib- ben began business for himself four years ago, November lst, and has laid the foundation of a successful busi- ness. He is systematic and attentive; his cuetomer.s appreciate these quali- ties and his business will no doubt iU- erease. Mr. P. Ii. Walley has during the past week, entered his eecond year of business in Wingham, Ile reports a suceessful first-year, and expresses himself as satisfied with the results. He is also obliging and attentive to the wants of Ifs customers. Both these business t tc'n are popular atul have many They are in od adv=price1s, and the Advance v hes them even more successful years than triose past, A Pother Deceased, Mr. It. H. Crowder received a cable message last week conveying the sad intelligence of the death of his father, a nt Ecru1 t a Of Charlton -Cum -Hardy, England. Mr. Crowder passed away on Wednesday, 14th inst., aged 70, leaving a widow, three sons and one daughter, all in the old land, except Mr. Crowder of Wingham. The de- ceased gentleman had been for My - three years, an employee of the large dry goods firm of 1S. & 3. Watts, Man• chester, but at the time of his death had retired, having been pensioned by the firtn, after 63 years of 'faithful ser- vice. Our townsman had planned to go and see his aged parent last sum- mer, and now regrets that he did not succeed in doing so. He expects soon to take a trip to the old land, to coin - fort his aged mother and visit the scenes of his boyhood days, Grateful Por Support. Mr. A, H, Mnsgr•ove is grateful to allewho assisted him in any way dur- ing the, recent election to the Advi- sory Council, It is easily seen now why lie failed to reach the number of votes that would have elected him, He did not enter the field until other candidates had been canvassing for months ; some, indeed, bad their com- mittee formed last Faster, and when our Principal began the race, many teachers bad been already pledged to other- candidates. Then the combine was a heavy factor in the contest, for Me. Musgrove was offered combina- tion that would have elected him, but he declined, preferring to stand on his own merits, and that he received 533 votes, is evidence of those merits. Besides, an impelled vote of 1400 had its effect. The cities voted in combi- nation, bat many teachers in the country failed to vote at all. Under all the circumstances, our townsman ran well. WANTED.— Will pay the highest price for chickens and hens, to be de- livered any day except Saturday.—W. Armour & Sou. Another Pioneer Gone. On Saturday last, Mrs. Wm. Yeo, of Tnenberry, passed from the trials and sorrows of earth to her eternal rest. Her maiden name was Jane Risdon ; she was born in Devonshire, England, and came to Canada, in 1852. She and her faithful partner came to Turn - berry in its early days, when it was all woods. Many were the days of hard toil and many privations were endured in common with other early settlers. Theirr reward d came in a Com- fortable home and circumstances. Two sons and four daughters were born to them. The sons are Joseph of Ethel and William on the hotnestead. The daughters are Mrs. Wm. Hastie, I•Iowick, Mrs. Alex. Hastie, Turn - berry, Mrs. John Hall, Morris, and Mrs. Dowdiug of Sault Ste Marie. Mrs. Yeo was a kind mother, a faith- ful wife, and a good woman. Kind- ly remembrances of her will linger in the memories of those who have known her for so many years. The funeral on Weduesday was largely at- tended. FOR SALE. --Two young Cows. Ap- ply at the Bee IIive. May Be Nominated. The Goderich Signal is of the opinion that the time has come for Mr. Kerr, editor of the Brussels Post, to be chosen as the Liberal candidate for Bast Huron. The Advance does not desire to interfere in any way with the selection of a Liberal candi- date, brit in a friendly way, we may say that the Signal is not alone in its opinion, for there are others who think the genial editor of the Brus- sels Post should havo a chance. The Advance does not see "eye to eye" with Bro. Kerr in matters political, nevertheless, we have found him an obliging neighbor, and we believe hire to be an honorable, christian gentle- man. A Liberal candidate there will he, and if East Huron should so far backslide as to be once more repre- sented by a supporter of the present Ottawa administration, there is no one we would rather see there, than Bro. Kerr. This much we can say, that should he be nominated and con- sent to stand, a contest' between 131'. Kerr and the present popular member for East Huron, Dr. Chisholm (while it might be keen) would be honorable and clean, and free from those nasty personalities, that make en election campaign unpleasant, and do not as- sist, but rather injure the candidate indulging in them. A convention is to be held early in December to nominate a candidate. Only four weeks to Christmas. Now is the time to select your Christmas Footwear. Come, see, our display. W. J. Greer. Miscellaneous Brevities. A small piece of rag still flutters from the flag pole on the new (P) post - office ; possibly the remnants of a flag that was new when the work began a few years ago.... A scientific gentle- man asserts that women's feet aro growing larger, but that is of no special consequence, says the Bobcat' g.eon Independent, so long as they don't grow colder....The fact that deer hunters shot a team of horses, mistaking them for deer, would al- most indicate that there were no oth• er hunters near them, and something must suffer.... Did you ever notice that no one ever shoots more than two deer now, no natter how plenti' fel they are....Tlie hunting grounds trust be good places to learn to over- come temptation to shoot... • Flue Isio- vennber weather has given excellent opportunity to clean, work up and complete lutitding apeiations....Prof, Hicks predicts a storm period in force about the tune this great family joutnai will be ttprialteci this week. From 20th to "fed, increased stormi- ness followed by cold high winds from northwest; harp cold and frost will be in evidence about the end of the-week....So far, however, there has been beautiful November weather, with brief dashes of cold and wet, but on the whole bracing and pleasant.... Good headway is being made with the drain from Walker & Clegg's factory to the river. Don't be like the Ililtcloo \Vho for clothing trade his skirl do, And don't be behind In making up your mind When you look in our window. Masprtvell & hilt (See our arl.vt,) Ended kiss Life. The residents of Wingham were shocked on Thursday last to hear that James Atkins, an employeeee of the Westetn Foundry,had b on found dead. in his bed, at the King Edward hotel, where ho boarded, Ile had not been working for a few days, and after his room -mate had risen on Thursday morning it appears that At- kins got up and locked the door. At the usual hour for tidying up the rooms, the door was found locked, and later on, 11Ir. Orr, the proprietor, was notified. He climbed up ,and looked through the transom, and at once saw that something was wrong, and James Atkins was lying on the bed, dead. Ou the dresser near hire was a small, empty bottle that had held carbolic acid, Coronet' J. P. Ken- nedy was notified, and on Friday morning, a post-nnorteul examination was held by Dr, J. Tamlyn, who found traces of carbolic in the stomach of the deceased. The following were summoned as a jury—R, Clegg, G. Hanna, J. Hewer, J. Wilson, R. Por- ter, 3. Hider, 3. Bone, J. McLean, L. Kennedy, L. Harold, R. Johnston and D. McDonald. The inquest was held an Friday evening, Coroner Kennedy presiding. After hearing the evi- dence, the jury brought in the follow- ing verdict—"That Jas. Atkins came to his death from the effect of carbolic acid, administered by his own hand, on November 15th, 1900." The father of the deceased came up from London, and on Saturday morning returned, taking with him the remains for in- terment. The deceased had been in Wingham for several years, and was regarded as an industrious young man. He leaves a widow and one child, who for some time past have been residing in Lucknow, It was a sad occurrence, and though no cause can be definitely ascertained, there must have been something that led a young yuan, with apparently many years before him, to deliberately end his own life, as though it were not worth living. The writer cannot help remarking — How many lives are wrecked, like ships stranded on some rocky shore ; lives that might run their natural course of years and be useful to the community. How full is this world of sadness, sorrow, brok- en hearts and wrecked lives. Much of this might be avoided by early °hoes. ing the right path and adhering to it, or if mistakes have been made, acting on the advice of the poet, when he said— "The mistakes of my life have been many, The sins of niy heart have been more Andsc I ax'ce can bee for weeping, in8', But I'll k t t theopen nock t door." "My mistakes, His free grace will cover, My sius, He will wash away, And the feet that shrink and falter, Shall walk through the gates of day." "I know I am weak and sinful, It comes to the o'er and o'er, But the dear Saviour bids ere come in, And I'll enter the open door." • DR. 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. m. Cataract, squint, failing eyesight, nasal catarrh, deafness, head noises treated and glas- ses properly fitted. Next visit is on Tuesday, December 4th. raw- ewsl There will he no service in St. Paul's church this Wednesday evening, on account of the Rector's absence from town, attending a funeral. Rev. D. Perrie preached anniver- sary sermons in Brucefield on Sunday last, and his pulpit here was supplied by Rev. Mr. Sawyer of Brueefield. Rev. T. S. Boyle, M. A., B. D., has entered the second year of his minis- try to the congregation of St. Paul's Church. We trust the second year may be even more successful than the past. Rev. A. W. Woods, the popular rec- tor of St. Paul's church, has accepted an invitation to become Curate of St. George's church, Winnipeg, and ex- pects to close his ministry in Mt. Forest with the last Sunday of this month. Rev. W. G. Howson, preaching in the Methodist Church next Sunday, will take as his subjects 1 -At, 11 a.m., "The possibilities of ehristialn char- acter ;" har-acter;" at 7 p.m., "There is someone knoeking at the door." Services bright and helpful ; good singing ; all welcome. In the Presbytery of Paris, in west- ern Ontario, there are six vacancies, four of the pulpits being vacated by removal to the west. The total num- ber of students graduated trots all the Presbyterian colleges to the ministry last year was forty-six, the number of deaths was forty-six and twelve were placed on the retired list, Town Of Wingham. Notice is hereby given that a By- law ylaw was passed by the Municipal Commit of the Corporation of the Town of Wingham, on the Fifth day of November, A.D. 1000, providing for the issue of debentures to the amount of $16,500,00, for the pueclrase of a site and the erection of a School House for the Wingham High School Board, and that such By-law Wats registered in the Registry office of the County of Huron, at Goderich in the County of Huron, on the Seventh day of Novem- ber, A.D. 1900. Any motion to quash or set aside the same or any part thereof, roust be made within three months from the date of registration, • and cannot be made thereafter. Darted the 8th day of November, 1000. J. B. F1IIGUSON, Clerk. TELEGRAPHY is the first stop towardspositions paying front 55000 to a 1.50.000 per annum in ratit- way' service. Yon CAD become as good operator in al months it sou study in The ('antral Telegraphy Sobool, 3 Gerrard 5t. J''.. Toronto. Tha nnest Schooi in Canada. Write for particulars. W. 11. SHAW T. 3. JOHNSTON Water And Light Commission. Goderich will have a water and light commission for 1007, The mem- hers will be two in number, with the mayor a third, ex -officio, There r l ] be no salary attached to the position. A year ago the clerk wrote various municipalities in regard to the matter, and the consensus of opinion was that a salary was not usual. London was instanced as one of such places. The members wilt 'be nominated and voted on at the saute time as councillors. The Advisory Council. After a tedious delay of ten days, counting the results of the election of members, of the Advisory Council of Education have been announced. We regret that our townsman, Mr. Mus- grove, failed to reach the necessary number of votes to secure election. This was no doubt owing to his enter- ing the field so late, only a month or six weeks before the election, while others had devoted all the summer vacation to the canvass personally. We are sure that Me. Musgrove would have proved a valuable and useful member of the Council, as well as a faithful representative of the Public School Teachers of Ontario. The suc- cessful candidates are—Miss Harriet Johnston of Toronto, Messrs, A. A. Jordan of Port Hope, J. W. Piewes of Chatham, and Thos. A. Reid of Owen Sound. The Iast named is a son of Mr. Adam Reid of Wingham, so that if Wingham has not an actual resident on the Advisory Board, she has the honor of being represented by a son of one of the most respected residents of this vicinity. Mr. Reid is receiving the congratulations of his friends in many parts of the province. The highest number of votes was taken by the lady candidate, Miss Johnston ; she secured 1,800 votes, and was 881 votes ahead of the second candidate. The Council will therefore be com- posed as follows :—Representatives of High School Teachers—S. Martin, B. A., St. Marys, and Dr. Pakenham of Toronto ; Inspectors — Mr, Chisholm of Bruce, and Rev. W. Colles of Chat- ham ; Separate School—J. J. Rogers, Lindsay; Public Schools—Miss John- ston, A. A. Jordan, J. W. Piewes, Thos. A. Reid, The other members of the Council are—President of Toronto University, Superintendent of Educa- tion, three representatives from To- ronto University, and one each from Queen's, McMaster, Ottawa and the Western Universities. With such a representative Council, good results should be seen in the near future in our Educational system. To BUILDER S. A e • alod x a of fresh Durham Cement to hand; also the best plastering hair always on hand (eleven pounds to the bushel) at the Wingham Cement Factory.—Simon Mitchell, Manager. Wroxeter. Gavin Davidson of Galt spent last week here. Miss L. Wright spent last week in Jamestown. W. 0. Hazie wood was a Clifford visitor on Sunday. Miss Mann spent Sunday at her home in Teeswater. B. F. Carr preached in Jamestown last Sunday evening, Miss Katie Hazlewood has returned from a visit in Clifford. Miss Joan Davidson is employed in Mann. & Givings' store. Jos. Hall and wife of Belmore were visitors here on Monday. Mrs. C. F. McLean has gone to her borne in Birmingham, Alabama, Mrs. Scott Black has returned from London, where she spent some weeks. Mrs. Swale, sen,, has gone to Mon- treal, where she intends spending the winter. Rev. J. H. Osterhout, 13. A., B. D., preached on the Fordwich circuit last Sunday. Dr. J. P. Mitchell has proved his office to the residence of Mrs. Wm. Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. Eckhardt have remov- ed from the village to a fame near Jamestown. Miss Cassie Harris has returned from Wingbam, and is employed in Manu & Givings' store. S. Kalbfleisch of Milverton is in town, He is learning the milling busi- ness with Reis & Black. Dr. W. M. 13. Swale and wife have gone to Chicago, where the Dr. will practice his profession. Invitations are out announcing the wedding of Miss Carrie Caseinore to Wesley Palmer, on Wednesday even- ing, November 28th. The service in the Presbyterian Church was withdrawn last Sunday night, on account of the anniversary services in the Methodist Church. Tile Town Hall concert will be held Thursday evening of next week. Jim Fax and Lucy Mier of Toronto, Dr. Fowler• of Teeswater, eater � S. Gracey of Wingham, and the local orchestra will take part. Rev. J. II. Osterhout will preach the third sermon of the series to young people, in the Methodist church, next atunday night. His subject is "Faults of young men." A men's choir will furnish the mosie, The Literary Society was duly or- ganized last week. The followingare the officers :---PCCS.•--A. Mnnl'O ; ice - Pres, ---R. Black ; Sec, -Tress.. --•W. P. Dobson ; Critic ---Rev. J. H. Osterhout, 13. A., 13. D, ; Executive Com. --Dr. Mitchell, W. H. Carr, 13, F. Carr and 'WVtn. Perrin. Last week'. "Stat," in a short article on the session of the London Confer- ence, to he held next June, said—"The pante of Rev. A. tr. Going, 13. A., of Exeter, is being freely mentioned in connection with the Presicl:enc'py. Mr. Going possesses a clear, logical, icai, legal mined, and wo111d grace the President's chair. The anniveisalry services of the Me- thodist Church were held last Sunday. Rev. James Masser M. A.., B. D., of I''ordwieh, preached thoughtful .and Interesting sermons to large congrega- tions. The evening congregation taxed the clhttrchit. o utmost t rapacity. The choir rendered very al pecial and appropriate music, which addtel Mate- riiallly to the interest of the services. Bieigrave. A school in Belgrave is again on the topic. Mrs.o � rl Ot f Clinton St ndayed with Mrs. (Rev.) Rivers. Mr, and Mrs. Hent_yy Taylor of A.n- burri visited at Win. Wray's last week. Mrs. J. A. Brandon attended the funeral of a friend at Strathroy last week. Mrs. David of Heneall is visiting at Mr. and Mrs. McCrea's and other friends. McKinnon Bros, of Culross are grad- ing for a now sidewalk near the 0. T. R. station. Mrs. Tucker of Durham is spending a couple of weeks with her mother, Mrs. Brydges. There were over five thousand bar- rels of apples shipped from Belgrave station this fall, John Shoebottom had the misfor- tune to lose one of his large team horses last week. Mr, Richard Leishman is not im- proving as his friends would desire ; his recovery is at times doubtful. Will. Corbett bought four- head of fine young cattle at Stratford the other day, and brought them home. Itis thought that the Morris Coun- cil will be elected by acclamation, as they have given very good satisfac- tion. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Wilkinson of Es- canaba, Michigan, are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilkinson of Belgrave. Mr. Abe Budges has rented his farm to Mr. Grasby of Durham ; we have not heard what Mr. Brydges purposes doing. Mrs. Nixon of Rapid City, Man., and Mrs. Russell of Saginaw are at the home of their sick mother, Mrs. Stone- house of this village. Rev. G. W. Rivers of Belgrave and Rev. J. W. Smith of Lueknow ex- changed pulpits last Sunday, for mis- sionary anniversary services. The ladies of the Methodist Church, Belgrave, are sending a iarge box packed with canned fruit to the Dea- coness Home, Toronto, this week. The hunters, Garner Nicholson, Charlie Johnston and Duncan McCal- lum returned last week with two deer each ; they report having a good tune. T. J Brydges has purchased a barn from Wm. Isbister ; he will take it apart and erect it on the foundation, of the barn that was burned this fall. Mrs. O'Connell of Detroit and Mrs. Hartrey of Toledo are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bartley of Bel - grave. Mr. Bartley is very low and not expected to live long. There has been a number of prayer - endless -chain letters came to Belgrave of late. The short prayer is all right but the balance of the letter is a threat ; the parties breaking the chain are to be visited with some great ca- lamity, Those that fulfill the request by writing one letter each day for nine days and mailing to friends, are supposed to receive a great blessing Such chain letters should all be com- mitted to the stove, for no good can come out of them. To most of our .citizens, the news of the death of one of our respected young ladies came with such sudden- ness that the whole community was startled. On Saturday afternoon there passed away Miss Aggie Swin- dlehurst, at the residence of her uncle, Garner Nicholson, near Belgrave. Heart failure was the cause of her sudden demise. The deceased was of a quiet, unassuming disposition and a young lady beloved by all her neigh- bors. She has lived with her uncle nearly all her lifetime, and will be very much missed by her acquaintan- ces; she was a member of the Metho- dist Church in Belgrave. The remains were interred in the Brandon ceme- tery on Tuesday. 4 Whitechurch, There has been a change in the speakers for the anniversary in the Methodist Church next Sunday. The Presbyterians are withdrawing their services, and their pastor, Rev. G. P. Duncan, will preach in the Methodist church in the morning; Rev. H. Locke of Kincardine will preach after- noon and evening. Our townsman, Mr. R. Carrick, is quite an expert with the gun, he rare- ly goes out but he returns with quite a bag of game, he is also quite an authority on the ways and habits of the wild birds and animals, which frequent out' woodlands, and added to all this, we might mention his won- derfal powers of mimicry. He can imitate the call of different birds and also the sound they snake when on the wing. He should be heard,in order to be appreciated, On Friday, Ifith inst. the ho p Y ear drawn b engine No. 1.50, passed up and down the G. T. R. line. On the return trip going east, as it neared the crossing a mile west of the village, it was noticed that it neither whistled or rang the hell; it was running at a high speed at the time, Now this feet may seem insignificant at first sight, but when we remember that this is a very dangerous crossing especially for a person driving from the southwest, as the crossing is situated on a sharp curve, with a mann) on one side and a snow fence on the other whieh ln'e- vents It person from geeing a train coming either way. Also that the train WAS a special, the fact is not so unimportant after ail. It is the least that a driver can do, when he sees a whistling post, to give the warning whistle. Had there been anaccident on that crossing, I suppose that there would have been the 1.nial amount of evidence to prove that every preca0- tion was taken by the engine striver in the wary of whistle and bell. We read We of hosts of accidents like that. e havo had thou not fair from Wing - harp either, and when we read of Ulm and also of the more fearful dis- asters, such as the "Wanstead and the recent one near Sudbury, we think it itime hat the people should rise ands, the italiWays tnnust iplaee hluinan life before their 01vt1 interests. The great nnajolity of collisions are due to pore and unadulterated care- losneu or reckleelnese, or to troth, ll Fall Is Here! And along with it come ... ,., Coughs and Colds Do not let them linger. Our .,.... Syrup of White Pine and Tar" Will scatter and cure them in a day or two. invest 25 cents and be convinced .and cured. Welton McKtbbon DRUGGIST MACDONALD SLACK Call at the Corner 'DT% Stare For Your A. L. Hamilton DRUGGIST WINGHAM Every .Lady In Town 1 IS PRAISING OUR 1 of Women's Shoes snappy styles you th s assts are 1 1 ' Colt d Calf. t t Kid, Patent1 1 + to fit ever Woman's feet, Y $3.50. g the line up to NEW FALL . 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