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Some of the newest
and daintiest models for
spring and summer have
arrived for your inspec-
tion. May we have the
pleasure of a call from
you just to see and ad-
mire even though you
may not desire to buy
at present.
Repairing Neatly Done
34TII YEAR, NO, 33,
AMONG THE POSSIBILITIES.
Once more, interest in revived in
proposed 0. P. R. improvements in
W'n ha
r g stn, Of course, the Advance
is not informed as to the actual in-
tentians of this great corporation,
that has any amount of money at its
disposal, and is stretching out its
,branch lines in every direction to col-
lect the local trade and direct it to its
transcontinental Iine. We do not
claim prophetic foresight, but editors
are able at times to put this and that
together, and then arrive at probable
results. That being the case, the Ad-
vance remarks that these C.P.R. en-
gineers are not moving aroumi so
quietly taking measurements, etc.,
just for the fon of the thing, nor for
their health. We believe the 0. I'. R.
means business, and before long, there
will be "sometbin doi-i." As we said,
we do not iNow, but do not be sur-
prised if yon see some or all of the
following take definite form :--
1-The C. P. It. station removed to
the south of the town, not far from
Currie's machine shop.
2 -The road extended from its ter-
minus at the Salt block, along the
river bank to the south end of Jose-
hine street.
3 -Wouldn't a fine station, freight
sheds, etc., etc., down there, help
the south end of the town, and in-
crease the value of property.
4 -Suppose these things should hap-
pen, what then ? Why the Dore
Carriage factory and Union factory
could have switches right into their
yards.
5 -But a big "fill in" would be requir-
ed to carry the line across the
prairie ; thence it would run to
Blyth to connect with the Guelph
line. Don't you see the advantage
of the circuit ?
0 -Once this was done, filling in along
the edge of the prairie would fol-
low, and cottages for working men
would be built, and Wingham
would extend her hounds,
7 -Now, we are not predicting, but
Inerely outlining probabilities, and
if these things come to pass, re-
member that we told you "not to be
surprised." Wingham has not yet
reached her full growth or develop-
ment. Have faith in our town.
PROF. O'BRIEN HERE.
Phrenologist and Scientific Palmist.
After five weeks of steady wqrk in
Brussels, Prof, O'Brien has reached
Wingham. Were is what the. Strat-
ford Beacon says :-
"Prof. O'Brien, the well known
Canadian Phrenologist and Scien-
tific Palmist, is in Stratford again
on his third visit. - He is accom-
panied by Madame O'Brien. Pro-
fessor O'Brien stands in the front
rank of phrenologists and palm-
ists, and is well received where
ever he goes. During his previous
visit here he gained the confidence
of the public and will bo gladly
welcomed here on this visit."
See the Professor's ad. on page 5.
Social Evening.
The A. YY P. A. of St. Paul's Church
had a pleasant social evening in the
school -room of the church on Monday
evening. A short programme and re-
freshments helped to pass the even-
Iring pleasantly. The Rector showed
some lime light views of Yukon scen-
ery, which were commented on as
they passed by Mr. Workman, Mathe-
matical Master in the High School.
Jas. McGavin Dead.
Many in Wingham will remember
Jas. McGavin, formerly an employee
in S. Bennett's planing mill Later,
he removed to Chesley, where he con-
ducted a bakery and restaurant. For
some time past, he had been afflicted
with stomach trouble, and died on the
2nd inst. The ftineral taking place on
was a member of the C.
Friday, He
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O. F., and leaves a widow to mourn
bis demise. He was in his 45th
year.
Carpet paper, Stair pads, Boom
tnoul ung and neat picture framing at
S. Gracey's.
Painful Accident.
Miss Lillian Baer met with a painful
accident on Thursday last. She was
standing on a fence adjusting a carpet
on the line, when she felt herself fall-
ing backward. To avoid falIiug,
she
jumped forward, and in doing so, the
jar snapped the tendons of the
shoulder. She suffers intense pain,
and her physician is of the opinion
that she must lie perfectly still on her
back, for perhaps a month. She is at
present lying on at lounge, and cannot
be even moved into a bed. Lillian's
young friends will sympathize with
her in the pain she suffers.
Death Of A Mother.
Mrs. P. Thomas of .Illnevate mourns
the death of her mother, ii1Irs, E.
Duncan, relict of the late Robt. 1)tm
can of Bhtevele. The deceased lady
had for some time past resided with
her daughter, rIra. Marsh, of Wood-
stock, and it was there she died on
Stuiclay last, aged 18. Mrs. Duncan
lyes one of the old residents of 131ue-
vale, and was held in high esteem.
She was a member of 131uevalo Pres-
bytctfun Ohureh. The funeral took
Oleo on 'Tuesday to X3luevate ceme-
tery, Rev. W, J. West •conducting the
Amoral sorvlae,
The Wingham Advance.
Iluroa Old Boys.
The Huron OId Boys' Association of
Toronto has tirade arrangements with
the G. T. R, for their annual excur-
sion to their native county, Two spe-
cial trains will Ieave Toronto on Sat-
urday, July Oth, at 7.80 a, in. The
"official" train will run to Winglutrn ;
the other to Goderich, The Advance
wishes the "Old Boys" fine weather,
a pleasant outing, and happy hours
with their friends of earlier days.
Rev, Wm. Lowe Appreciated,
The many Wends of Rev, Wnt,
Lowe will be pleased to hear that he
has closed a second successful year in
his parish in London, Ont. At the
Easter Vestry meeting, his salary was
again raised, and ire now receives in
all, $1,242, The Bishop of Huron has
offered him Lucnn parish at a still
higher salary, but a deputation waited
on the Bishop asking that there be no
change. The Advance congratulates
Mr. Lowe upon the success Ire has
enjoyed.
inHuron County First,
The first reaping machine used in
Ontario was (says the Hamilton Spec-
tator) operated in the Township of
Tuckersmith, Huron County, in the
year 1858. The heavy concern was
drawn by four horses, driven by a man
seated on the machine, and another
man stood upon the grain platform
with a rake, with which he pushed the
' grain off when it had accumulated
sufficiently to make a sheaf. Other
men followed and bound the sheaves.
Now the machine does alt that with
but one man -the driver.
Rattan rockers, Parlor suites, Oak
and mahogany chairs. A beautiful
line of all such goods at S. Gracey's
furniture store.
No Need Por Alarm.
According to a leading astronomer,
there are three ways by which this
earth may be destroyed. First, by
dissipation of the atmosphere and
drying up of all the water, bringing
the temperature down to 273 degrees
below zero ; this, however, will not
culminate for ten million years. The
second probable fate of this globe is
that water will overflow everything,
and the whole world be one vast
ocean; this may occur within a million
years. The third danger is said to be
the chilling of the sun, or in other
words, we may be frozen up, but for-
tunately this awful fate is deferred by
the scientists for twenty million years.
How kind they are to give us notice in
good time.
Speaker St. John.
Hon. J. W. St. John, Speaker of the
Ontario Legislature, died on Sunday
last, in Toronto Hospital, where he
had undergone an operation quite re-
cently. He WAS a man of strong per-
sonality and had hosts of friends, ir-
respective of party affiliations. On
Tuesday evening, a service was held in
• Parkdale Methodist Church under the
auspices of the Sunday School, of
which he was the Superintendent.
Representatives of the Church Boards,
and the pupils of the Sabbath School,
numbering 1,000, had the opportunity
of looking once more upon the face,
that so often had beamed with plea-
sure upon them in the School -room.
The remains laid in State in the Par-
liament buildings, and the funeral
took place on Wednesday afternoon.
Mr, St. John was twice married, and
leaves a widow, four daughters and
one son• He was in his fifty-third
year. Mr. St, John's death is the
third in the present Legislature, the
other members deceased being H.
Oarscallen of East Hamilton, and G.
N, Kidd, of Carleton. Further refer-
ence to this sad event will be found on
page 7.
Boardf Trade.
ale.
A meeting of the Board of Trade
was held on Thursday evening, and a
number of important matters were
discussed. Among them were the
Carnegie Library building, a Market
day, and industrial projects. Among
the latter was mentioned a Knitting
factory, which a ratan desires to estab-
lish here, provided a company can be
formed to furnish the capital. No
definite information on this, however,
is as yet available. The annual meet-
ing of the Board is drawing near, and
the members should talce a livelier in-
terest in the meetings. The Board
may be made an important factor in
the development and growth of our
town, or it may be allowed to dwindle
and clie, or else simply exist as a coin,
lifeless thing, without any influence
or power. In the latter case, it might
as well be dead, as useless. It re-
mains with the members to decide.
The work should not be left to a few,
who may be loyal enough to the
town's interests to sacrifice time and
effort for the generial good. Wake
up, citizens 1 We have one of the
best towns ifi western Ontario, but it
may be made even better than it is.
Pall into line, and holp. The better
the town, the more Valuable will be
your own interests in it.
Dtt. Oi'><r;;tie, M. D., London, Eye and
Ear Surgeon, will be ,at McKibbott's
drug store the Bret Tuesday in eaeh
month ; home »---all day. Cataract,.
squint, failing eyesight, nasal catarrh,
deafness, head noises treated and ghee
ens properly fitted. Next visit is on
Taordar, .April Both.
WINGIL&M, ONT., THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 1907,
Deer Season Changed.
By an Act of the Legislature, the
season for hunting deer is changed
from Nve
o be 1•
m r
stto15t1
t to Nr )Vent*
ber Gth to 20th. For moose and earl-
bon, the open season north of the 0.
P. R. main lino is from Oct. 21 to Nov,
20, but south the
of0,
P. R.it'
rstlte
same as for deer, Nov. 5 ter 20.
Musical Recital.
Miss Houghton's junior pupils gave
a Recital in the school room of St.
Paul's church, on Friday evening, and
acquitted themselves very creditably.
Rev. T. S. Boyle threw some pictures
upon the canvass for their entertain-
ment. A collection was taken up and
the proceeds remitted to the Christian
Herald as a contribution towards the
Chinese Famine fend.
Formerly Of Wingham.
The following from the Ripley Ex-
press reports the marriage of Arthur
Knight, for some time in the office of
the Union factory, Wingham
"Wedding bells pealed forth merrily
in Ripley on Tuesday, April 2nd,
when Dr. Knight of Cadillac, Mich.,
was united in marriage to Miss
Mabelle, eldest daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Thos. McBrien. The interesting
event took place at tate home of the
bride's parents, in the presence of a
few friends, the interesting words
that made the happy couple one being
pronounced by Rev. Thos. W. Blatch-
ford, B. A. Mr. and Mrs. Knight
were greeted at the G. T. R. depot by
a large gathering of citizens, who ex-
tended congratulations up to the time
of the departure of the 1.45 train for
Cadillac, Mich., where they will make
their home."
Perry Bradwin Deceased.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bradwin of our
town have been east into the gloom
and sorrow of bereavement by the
death of their son, Perry, which oc-
curred in London on Thursday of last
week. Deceased was taken ill on
Monday, 1st inst., with pleuro -pneu-
monia, and on Wednesday was re-
moved to London Hospital. On Thurs-
day morning his case was seen to be
critical, and his parents hastened to
his bedside, but, sad to say, he had ex-
pired before they reached London.
The disease did its work quickly, and
Thursday afternoon he passed away.
Mr. Bradwin was a bright young busi-
ness man,' and had resided in Loudon
for ten. years past, and was a trust-
worthy employee of the firm of the T.
E. Mara Co. He was a prominent
member of the Liberal Club and had
made many friends in the city. He
was born in Lynden, but spent his
schoolboy days in Winghatn. Besides
his grief-stricken parents, he Ieaves
five brothers -Frank, of Hamilton ;
Edward, of New Liskeard ; Lorne, of
Saskatoon ; Fred., of Kamloops ; and
A. E., of Galt (formerly of Blyth).
The remains were taken to Paris on
Saturday for interment. The bereav-
ed parents have sincere sympathy in
their sorrow. Deceased was aged 32.
This is the time to take Rival Herb
Tablets. At your druggist's and Hen-
derson & Henderson, Whitechurch.
Still "After The Advance."
The editor of the Fordwich Record
still continues his attacks upon the
editor of this paper. So far we have
endeavored to treat his insinuations
goodrxaturedly, notwithstanding that
he persists in misrepresenting us to his
readers. We did not ask for the
Howick printing, directly or indirect-
ly ; and even when asked to do so, de-
clined to tender for it. When the
Council refused to accept any of the
tenders received, the field was clear,
and when it was offered to us in our
own office we had a right to accept it.
Has it come to this, that the editor of
this ptransact c an not t ansact bitsittess in
his own office without the interference
of the Great High Mogul of the Ford-
wich Record? To be plain, what we
do when a customer comes to us is
none of his business. Mr. Watters
harps every week on "the price," but
that this is not the real cause of the
attacks upon the editor of this paper
is very evident, from the fact that
there was a lower offer than the price
nose paid for the work, and yet Mr.
Watters has not once referred to this
lowest price, nor the paper that made
that low tender. Had the "price"
been the real cause of this row, then,
to bo fair, the lowest offer should have
received the greater share of the Re-
cord's denunciation ; but no, the Ad -
stance is singled out for it all. Go
ahead, my dear fellow; pile it on.
Only don't mutilate the Howick Coun-
cil minutes by cutting out a motion
(as you did recently) because it re-
ferred to the Advance, Not that we
care, only it looks so small and childish
and makes people laugh et yon. We
hear that you are "after the editor of
the Advance hard," but we aro not
worrying. Don't get nrad; keep cool,
my dear fellow. When we become
incompetent to do our oaks work, or
do not know 'what to charge for our
Werk, we may possibly avail ourselves
of your superior knowledge and ex -
pet ience.
Dr: Nelson Tait of 403 .Spit inn Ave.,
Toronto-, will be at the Queen's Hotel,
Meehan), haloFriday,
g o n April 12t1t,
from 8.30 a.m. till 3 pare, for rousultat-
tion in dlaeiiees of Byer Ear, Nose and
Threat. Glomes fatted,
Public School Board.
Wingham Public School Board niet
on Tuesday evening; present-
-Trus -tees Kerr, Haail, Griffin,Isar
d, Id, Roes,
Jenkins. In the absence of the Chair-
man, Mr. Griffin presided. Minutes
of March meeting were confirmed..
The Principal's report showed the
March average attendance as follows :
Room I --average, 45; IT ---37; IIT -45;
IV -40; V-40; VI -42; VII -00; total
average --318. Promotions -Part I to
Part IT -22; Part IT toJunior 2m1-23 ;
Junior 2nd to Senior 2nd --20; Senior
2nd to Junior 3rd -20 ; Junior 3rd to
Senior 3rd -21; total promotions -112.
The report was adopted. Two small
accounts of 75 cents each, for advertis-
ing for caretaker, passed for payment.
The Property committee was request-
ed to see that the fence between the
school ground and Mr. Hart's lot was
repaired, and the Caretaker was in-
structed to cast some grass seed on
the bare Spots on the school lawn.
The Band requested the use of a black-
board, not now in use ; request grant-
ed. Payment of the salaries of teach-
ers and officers was authorized, and
the Board adjourned,
DOMINION BANtc.-Saving Bank De•
partment-I beg to announce that in
future, interest upon deposits in this
department will be credited quarterly,
namely -the ends of March, June,
Sept. and December. -D. T. Hepburn,
Manager.
Brief, But interesting.
Woodstock bakers have abolished
two -pound loaves, and will now sell
pound -and -a -half loaves for 4 cents ...
To those young ladies of Wingham,
who wish to increase their charms,
the following item is recommended
for thoughtful perusal :-"California's
most beautiful woman attributes her
beauty to her habit of plowing for one
hour every morning." Those who
have no plow handy might secure the
same results by pushing a Iawn mow-
er around during the coming summer
....Join the Board of Trade and
throw your influence towards develop-
ing the best possibilities of this excel-
lent town. Have faith in Wingham ;
do your best to make it the best town
in Huron county.... As an instance of
the necessity for more dwellings, at
an ordinary rental, we may mention
a case in town, where a frame house
was about to become vacant. With-
in a day and before it was vacant,
there were sixteen applicants; of
course only one could got it, and there
were fifteen disappointed families....
Are there probabilities of any new
industry in Wingham ? Let them
come. Then suppose the Dore Car-
riage factory becomes a realized fact,
at least fifty new dwellings will he
required.... Why, Wingham is going
to be the best town in -well, wo are
not going to put a limit to its growth
or advancement.... Some day, when
Huron county is divided, Wingham
will be a county town, and have a
Court house, Registry office and gaol.
Now don't be sceptical; stranger
things have happened....Every year
demonstrates the fact that our front
street is one long -stretched out mud -
hole in spring and fall. Some day, we
must have a sewer system commen-
surate with the needs of the town ; it
cannot long be delayed ; then and not
till then, will a permanent roadway
be a possibility....The retaining ce-
ment wall holding back the earth
bank at the rear of the postoffice is
badly cracked, and looks as though it
was going to join the great procession
that "goes west" every spring ; it
should be fixed before the dignitaries
of Government come to the formal
opening, decided on by the Council
for May 21th....Elmer Moore's Res-
taurant is undergoing renovation, and
papering is making a pleasing change
in the appearance of the interior
Bricklayers have commenced work on
F. J. Hill's s restden e.$Ir
c..
, Geo. Ross
is preparing to build a veranda.. , . Mr.
C. M. Walker is having a veranda
erected on the east side of his resi-
dence.... Both Wingham caterers, L.
Kennedy and Elmer Moore, have pre-
pared for the coming season by pur-
chasing gasoline engines. Mr. Ken-
nedy's has been installed and the
other will be in a short time. Now
for the advent of the ice cream sea-
son --Among the recent deaths re-
ported are those of Geo. Swinbank,
near Clinton, one of the pioneers of
the district•, having come g there in
1853 ; Geo. Buxton, formerly proprie-
tor of the Waverly House, Clinton;
also Wm. Fotheringhanr, one of
the pioneers of Tuckcrslnith....Thos.
Crawford, M. L. A. for West Toronto,
is now Speaker of the Ontario Legis-
lature., ..The G. T. R. is preparing to
use electricity instead of steam on its
lines, that can be supplied with power
from Niagara, .Several inches of snow
fell in New Yolk on Monday, causing
considerable inconvenience to wheeled
vehicles.., .Latest city market reports
will be found on page 2 of this issue
Howick Spring Fair is dated for Tues -
clay, April 23rd, in Gorrie.....Morx'is
Council met on Monday last ; minutes
not yet to hand., ..'Reports from the
West state that there is a congestion
of traffic on account of incoming set- -
tiers. On Tuesday of this week, there
were 170 carloads of settlers' effeets in
the yards of the Canadian Northern.
At one point four tra]tt-loads are
re
-
1tIttd blocked, and 1,000 tetstlns out
of provisions; great is the influx to ,
the Wed.
1
Arrived la Chentu.
On Friday morning last, the Metho-
dist Mission Rooms, Toronto, received
a telegram from Chonktt, China, an-
nouncing the safe arrival of the party
of Missionaries, that left Vancouver,
Nov, 20th. Miss Caroline, daughter
of Me. and Mrs. Wellwood, of Wing -
ham, was one of the party, and her
Wingham friends will be pleased to
hear of her safe arrival.
Pioneers Passing,
It is a matter of weekly comment
almost, that the pioneers of this sec-
tion of country are passing rapidly
away. One now, another a little later,
and so they go, one by one, but soon
they will all have passed away. A
brave, sturdy race they were, fearing
not to enter the untouched forest, and
many miles from any base of supplies,
hew out for themselves a home.
Should not each township collect their
names, and erect some monument
(not necessarily expensive) to their
memory ? They were the advance
guard ; the men that laid the founda-
tions. Why should they be forgotten?
In this connection we notice that the
ratepayers of the Vandeleur school
section in Grey county will erect a
monument on the school ground dur-
ing the coming summer in memory of
the pioneers, who were instrumental
in having the section formed. It will
he an eight foot granite column with
urn top, placed on a cement base.
Fifty names will be inscribed on the
monument. Why should not every
school section follow this example ?
If not every section, every township
should at least preserve the names and
memories of its pioneers.
Mrs. Green, having an A-1 trimmer
in charge of her work room and with
good assistants, is in a position to fill
millinery orders promptly and satis-
factorily. A call solicited.
WANTED. -Married man to take
charge of farm immediately, 3 miles
from Wingham. Apply to -Box 808,
Wingham P. 0.
Lh1ti1Loca
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Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers.
Get Parnell's Bread, at Christie's.
See the Bee Hive advt. in this issue.
Mr's. McKibbon is having water-
works conveniences installed in her
residence in first class style.
The next concert by 'Wingharn Citi-
zens' Band will be held Friday even-
ing, April 10th, in the Town Hall.
Highest cash price paid for butter
and eggs at J. T. l..arnonby's gro-
cery.
The Ostermoor mattress, one of the
finest made, at S. Gracey's furniture
store.
Meaford has a population of about
3,000 and is a bonus town. Its debt is
$100,000 and the tax rate is 35 mills.
The Adult Bible class of Wingham
Methodist Church bold their annual
reunion this (Thursday) evening in
the lecture room of the church.
Invitations are being issued for an
"At Home," to be given by Mrs. C. P.
Smith and Miss May Smith, in the
Council Chamber, Tuesday evening,
April 23rd.
One day last week, Albert Porter
had one hand severely bruised and
cut, while at his work in the Bell fac-
tory. A piece of board breaking, or
catching in the saw is responsible for
the accident.
SHOES. -The best makes at best
prices. -W. J, Greer.
Of Go-carts and Baby carriages, you
will see a fine display at S. Gracey's
furniture store.
The Clerk's office in the Town Hall
is undergoing a Spring cleaning pro-
cess, and not before it needed it.
Robt. McKay is painting and papering
it, and you will scarcely know it when
Robert gets through with it,
W. C. Thompson (formerly of Wing -
ham) has engaged as traveller with
the Canadian Carpet Co., and will
take the western trip, right through
to the Pacific coast. He will be
absent two or three months.
Attention is directed to the card of
Wingham hospital. The institution
iscopen to all accredited physicians,
PP3'
The rates are given in the card, and
further particulars may be had from
Miss Stevenson, Superintendent.
See the pretty street hats at Mrs.
Green's, at low prices.
florist;-rovetut Von S.trai.---A two -
horse -power for sale. ---L. Kennedy,
Wittgeam.
A sad accident oeenrred near Pal-
merston on Monday. A young man
named Finebtirg was drawing a load
of hay, when the horses became un-
manageable. The young man's skull
was fractured, and death was almost
instantaneous.
The Gorrie Vidette thinks we are
only getting 25c a year for the Ad-
vance. You're much mistaken, friend
Sharpin. We are not publishing a 25c
paper at alt. We issue the Wingham
Advance, not the Gorrie Vidette.
Yon must have made some mistake.
Parlor (ables, Secretary deekae, Hall
stands, hall seats and mirrors. You
Will fled a fine assortment at S. Gra-
$1.90 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE
Prof. O'Brien is at the Brunswick,
He is an accredited Phrenologist and
scientific Palmist. Ile should not be
placed in the
me class as the travel-
ling
el -
ling
fortune-tellers, who are often
nothing but frauds. The Professor
and Mrs. O'Brien come well recom-
mended,
d ,
Two weeks ago, the Advance re-
ported Mrs. N, Haines of Owen Sound
(nee Miss Mary Aikens) very ill She
has since undergone an operation in
Owen Sound hospital. Her Wingham
friends will be pleased to hear that
she is doing as well as can be expect-
ed, though at time of writing, still
very weak,
Fop, SALE. -The best Timothy and
Clover Seeds, --Geo. E. King.
TRUNt;6 AND VALoeEe.-Strong and
durable, with first quality locks. Full
stock to select from. -W, 3. Greer.
Miss K. M. Fisher had a pretty dis-
play of new wallpaper at her spring
opening. One of her windows, dress-
ed with paper -flowers, was very pret-
ty indeed. Miss Fisher invites inspec-
tion of her latest arrivals of this sea-
son's wallpapers, feeling confident
that she can please her customers
with excellent values,
The Advance congratulates the
Stratford Daily Herald, on having
completed its twentieth year. Mr.
W. S. Dingman, its editor and pro-
prietor is an able, gentlemanly journ-
alist, and the success of the Herald
may be attributed to his wise and
energetic management. We wish the
Herald continued success.
"The Little Eaton" has the largest
and most up-to-date range of Lace
Curtains ever shown to Wingham
buyers, -Geo. 0. Manna.
The policy of the Grand Trunk in
improving its station properties on all
points of the system will be followed
this year with greater activity than in
any previous year. During the ap-
proaching summer twenty new sta-
tions, not including the proposed
union depots at Toronto and Ottawa,
will be erected at various points in
Ontario.
Mr. D. Rush has returned from To-
ronto, to take up his residence again
in Wingham. Mrs. Rush will be back
also in the course of a week. Wing -
ham is the kind of a town that people
like to come back to, and Mr. and Mrs.
Rush were excellent citizens. We
welcome them back. They will reside
in their cottage on Shuter street, now
occupied by Thos. Smith.
S. Gracey has a full, up-to-date
stock of Bedroom suites, Sideboards,
Buffets and Conches. Special bar-
gains for cash.
Mr. Wtn. Button will be in town
this week. He still has a liking for
this town, where he spent so many
pleasant years. He has sold out his
mill beyond Orangeville, and would
not object to settling down in Wing -
ham, for he knows of no better town
in Ontario. People of Wingham
would be pleased to have Mr. and Mrs,
Button again as residents, and per-
haps we may. •
Fourteen cases of smallpox are re-
ported from the township of St. Ed-
munds, in the northern portion of
Bruce peninsula. An inspector of the
provincial board of health has been
in this and adjoining township for
some two weeks past. The local
authorities, he declares, have not
given the support they should have
done to his measures of precaution
and prevention.
FOR SALE. -Wood of all kinds ; dry
hard wood, $2.50 per cord ; No. 1 soft
wood, $1.75 ; hard wood slabs, $1.50 ;
soft wood slabs, $L00. -J. A. McLean.
The Toronto News Agents' Sub-
scription contest bus closed. The
funny part is that the editor of this
paper was not aware that such a con-
test wasandyethecame' Num-
ber
on,IlIn urn-
ber 11 in the contest, and so obtained
a prize. The value of it, however, is
by no means so largo that it will
make him wealthy, and he must con-
tinue to work, as if he were not a
prize-winner. The Toronto News is a
good paper.
Let everyone keep hustling to im-
prove the appearance of our town.
.Keep all kinds of rubbish off the
streets and sidewalks and see that
your houses and fences (if you
have them) are neatly painted. There
is nothing helps het s the looks of a
town and induces new comers to set-
tle 10 it more than neatly painted
houses, neat and tidy streets and side-
walks, and fruit and shade trees on
your Iots. Let every householder see
what he can do for the benefit of our
progressive town.
Mrs. G. L. Constable is forming a
class in China painting, and will also
give private lessons if desired. +i'hose
interested please call at her residence
Friday afternoon,
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THE LOCAL MARKETS,
hogs..,,. $0.31)
Coal 7,20
Flour $2.10 to 2.75
Wheat ......... .....08e to 70c
Oats 38 to 40e
Butter 22e
Eggs 1.1 to 15c
Toronto Markets, page 2.
•
Seasonable
articles
Household Ammonia
15c per pint bottle
Bug and Moth Exterminator
..25c per bottle
Formaldehyde ----"The Best"
(for smut in grain)....50o lb.
Agricultural Blueatane.,5o lb.
Caustic Soda in 1 $t 5 lb, tins
PARIS GREEN. BORAX.
MOTH BALLS,
For Sale By
Walton McKibbon
DRUOQXST
MACDONALD BLOCK
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- The Leading Shoe Store
Mr Our gathering of Men's
Shoes for Spring and Summer
surpasses, in every way, all our
previous efforts. The lasts and
styles that are the very newest,
workmanship unexcelled and
materials of the very best.
tar The Smart, dressy Patent
Leathers and Patent Kids and
Coltskin, Viol Bids, etc. Styles
for every service --home, street,
business, dress, sports.
" We meet every taste, con-
dition and purse. For Men, we
have splendid Shoes at $3.00,
$3.50 and $4.00. The feet we
shoe am always happy.
SEE US FOR TRUNKS
ANO VALISES.
W. J. GREER
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ARE YOU
Housecleaning
We are in a. position to
help you as We carry goods
you need, such as
DISINFECTANTS
731.T1+'FALO MOTH
I>ILLER
I3t]G 7CILLE1 S
MEDT POWDER
MOM BALLS
and - all other goods needed
at this season of the year.
Your endow solicited
Waliey's Drag Store