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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1907-04-25, Page 1The Wlngham Advance. 34T11 YEAR, NO. 35. ra re ewews • N, Confirmation by Bishop Williams at St. Paul's next Sunday evening, Rev, Mr. Allen of Toronto preached two excellent sermons in the a ' re Bntest Outsell last Windily, aY • i, Rev, T. C. Morris, B. A., of Toronto, l wi l preach in the Methodist church next Sunday, It is the Epworth League anniversary, and bright ser- vices may be expected. Mi. Morris is ra young man of exceptional gifts. 13e sure you hear him, Strangers always welcome. The twenty-fourth session of the London conference of the Methodist church will be held in the North St. Methodist church, in 'the town of Goderich, commencing on Thursday, May 30th at 2 p.m.; the Stationing cornrnitta's will meet on Monday, 29th prox. Rural Deanery Of Huron. On Sunday, May 5th, Missionary ad- dresses will he delivered in the parishes of the Deanery of Huron as follows : Bayfield, by Rev. W. H. Hartley 13lyth, by Rev. John Berry Brussels, by Rev. T, H. I+'arr Clinton, by Rev. Canon Brown Goderich, by Rev, W. T. Hill Holmesvillo, by Rev. 0. R. Gunne Dungannon, by Rev. W..7, Doherty Exeter, by Vert. Arch. Richardson Heusall, by Rev. Mr, Hinde Gorrie, by Rev. W. M. Langford Seaforth, by Rev. T. S. Boyle Wingham, by Rev. Wm. Lowe The Deanery meeting and annual S. S. convention of Huron will be in Brussels on the 7th and 8th of May. The S. 5, convention will meet on Tuesday, the 7th, and Dr. Tucker, general secretary of the M. S. C. C., will address ddr the convention eand preach in the evening service on the work of the Missionary Society he re- presents. ]personals Chester Hogg has returned home from Ripley. R. H. Crowder sails for a trip to England on the 29th. Miss L. Sutherland spent Sunday with Luoknow friends. Mr. and Mrs. Manners spent Sunday with Dungannon friends, Mr. and Mrs. McKie spent Sunday with friends at Hamburg. M. S. L. Hoinuth of Toronto visited at his home here this week. Mrs. H. Woods and Miss Mina Jobb spent Sunday with Ripley friends. Rev. J. H. Osterhout, B. A., of Wroxeter, was in town on Tuesday. Rev. Mr. Liddy of Simeoe visited his son, It. G., of the Dominion Bank, on Friday. W. C. Thompson of Hamilton, tra- veller for the Canadian Carpet Co., was in town over Sunday. Ted. Elliott left last week for Toron- to Junction and will he in the line-up of the Champion Shamrocks. Misses Eva and Etta Day attended the Assembly of the Bruce Lacrosse boys in Kincardine on Friday, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Groves returned on Saturday last from Michigan, where they have been living for the past year. Will. Rogers left this week n n e to spend the Summer in the Northwest, in the hope that the climate there will prove beneficial, as he suffers from asthma. Mrs. Rogers and family have reproved to Listowel in the meantime. WANTED, — Upholsterers and- im- provers ; state wages expected. Box 192, Stratford, Ont. At Walker's Furniture Store you'll find a fine assortment of Parlor Suites and Couches at the most reasonable prices. That is why we sell so many. —Jas. Walker & Co. Dn. OvniNs, M. D., London, Eye and Ear Surgeon, will be at McKibbon's drug store the first Tuesday in each month ; hours — all day. Cataract, squint, failing eyesight, nasal catarrh, deafness, head noises treated and glas- ses properly fitted. Next visit is on Tuesday, April 30th `I; 1 PLEAD NOT GUILTY. The story circulated so freely last week in reference to something terri- ble that I had done, is in keeping with .}yarns that were told last spring and summer, about taking back my store, stories told to gain sympathy and without any regard for the truth. When 1 have to resort to mean or un- gentlemanly acts in my business ca• paeity, I hope I'll have sense enough to step down and out. S. GRAdt'irt Undertaker. a t. .1 WINOHAM OPERA HOUSE. APRIL, 30. Of Madame O'Brien the Belleville Intelligenoer said ;--"Madame Bon. vini O'Brien certainly exceeded all ex- peetations. She sang Irish. Italian, Scotch and English songs. Tho Caya- tina "Una Voce, from the Barber of Seville," being undonbtedly the best number as well as of course the most difficult. The Madame's technique is superb, her voice liquid and powerful, her method at once artistic and de- lightful, while her perfect naturalness and pleasing stage presence very speedily hakes her a favorite. Local Musicians who missed hearing her missed a treat." The Peterbaro Times says ;---"Prof. O'Brien is the best known and the most able authority on Palmistry and . Phrenology that has ever lived in Ca- nada." BrR lis. And Citi Wingham, April 13, tt) ikfz and Mrs, AlefArdr a daughter. "inter --In Win hang, A ril22, to Mr, and Mr's, U. sixth, alp a eughtwr, Donations To Hospital. Dr. D. Gordon, Lucknow, table for operating room, $25 ; P. Fisher, post- master, $25; Rev, U. Perrie, $25; A, R. Anderson, $5; V. Vannorman, $5; R, Mooney,, Imperial � , u• l r i Ilaattan Co,, Waterville, two Rattan chairs, $5, Improvements. Improvements are being made at the Bell factory. Jenkins and Pugh r are building a rld 6 brick connec:ifon be- tween the two parts of the factory. Material is also being laid on the ground for a huge brick chimney, seventy-five feet high. W. H. Green will superintend the work. Good Cattle. On Saturday last, T. T, Field paid J. T. Currie, least Wawanosh, $143.75 for seven steel's ; this was at the rate of five cents a pound. The dollars ap- pear to be rolling the farmers' way just now, and butchers declare it is al- most impossible to get suitable cattle for the retail trade. Mr, Currie be- lieves in good stock. New Bank Building. In this issue, 'builders are invited to tender for the erection of the building for the Canadian Bank of Commerce. The plans and specifications may he seen at the office of the Bank here up to May 10th. The building will• be a handsome one ; it will be 42 feet high in front, handsome and imposing in appearance. We understand the front is to be of cut stone. It will be built on the property secured by the Bank, nearly opposite the Macdonald Block. S. Gracey has been appointed Sole Agent in Wingham for the New Seale Williams Piano ; see ad. next week. In the meantime, call and see them.— S. Gracey, Furniture Dealer. Smallpox in Huron. A serious outbreak of smallpox, totally uncared and unreported to the health authorities, has been discover- ed in Huron county, in the townships of Hay and Stephen. The provincial authorities became suspicious last week and being able to secure no authentic information from local sources, sent Provincial Inspector Dr. Bell up to investigate. He states that in the two townships indicated there are 60 cases of the most malignant character. One death has already oc- curred in the village of Dashwood. Many of the patients have never been seen by a physician and are in a very dangerous condition. Burned Out. Last Wednesday night, there was a disastrous fire in Port Elgin, that destroyed the Muir block. Among those who lost heavily was John Pat- tison, formerly of Wingham. The fire was discovered in the evening about 10 o'clock in an adjoining shop, and the flames soon enveloped the block, so that comparatively nothing was saved. Mr. Pattison had a stock of furniture and wall -paper worth probably $3,500, on which there was $2,000 insurance. As the stock was totally destroyed, the loss will be heavy, especially to a young man not long started in business. We under- stand that Mr. Pattison intends com- mencing again. C. P. R. Surveyors. The C.P.R. Engineer and surveyors were here last week taking measure- inents again, along the river bank south of Town, from the Salt Block towards the Belgrave road. They al- so took the measurements of the lots. and buildings belonging to H. Hicks, Wrn. Field, Mr. Linklater and others. They are very reticent and give no in- formation and as we are not in thei confidence, we can not say what it means, but our readers are at liberty to draw their own conclusions, and watch for developments. As we said two weeks ago, don't be surprised if you see a ridding up at the south end before a year passes, and changes numerous taking place. SATURDAY SFxoE BARGAINS.—Twen- ty-five Pair's Misses' Dongola and Box Calf Boots, Patent and Self -Tip, sizes 11 to 2. Regular Price—$1.50, $1.75 and $1.90. On sale Saturday for $1,20 a Pair.—W. J. Greer. First Half Of May. Prof. Hicks reports that the astrono- mic outlook for May suggests the pro- bability of many heavy storms in nearly all sections. Regular storm period prevails from 1st to 3rd, with rain, wind and thunder in some locali- ties ; in northern sections unseason- able cold, with possible sleet and snow. Decided storm conditions will cross the country about 6th, 7th and 8th. A regular storm period also pre- vails froth 10th to 15th, central on 12th. The moon is in conjunction with Earth and Sun, making this period a time of earth shakes, within two days of the 12th. Watch 12th, 13th, 14th as central dates of severe storm probabilities in many localities, Warm humid atmosphere with low barometer and south winds should cause apprehension in the gathering of storm Clouds, These are the pro- babilities (much condensed) for the first half of the month ; those for the last half will be given later. Faithful Service Acknowledged. Mr. Dixie Watson (a former resident of Wingham), who has been for twen- ty-five years Clerk of the Supreme Court at Regina, has retired from ac- tive service, and the Provincial Legis- lature has voted him $2,500. It is un- derstood that Mr. Watson is accepting A. position where the duties are not so heavy, as the Government is anxious for him to remain in the public service as long as possible, The Regina Stan- dard says :—"Mr. Watson has been closely identified with the history of the city' from its inception, and inter- esting are the tales of the early life in Regina lie can tell. Ile was one of the first to encourage good toads for the city, and in the early days of the town he and A. J. Fraser, then Dominion Lands agent, ploughed up what is now Scarth street thororrgltfare, to make traffle there feasible." Citizens of Wingham, Who remember its early days, will be pleased to hear of their former fellow -citizen. S. (Tracey has a full, ttp to-date stock of Bedroom suites, Buffets and Couched. Special r gain* for dash. WINGHAM, ONT THURSDAY, .PRIL 25, 1907. $1.00 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE Bailiff Resigned, Many Changes, Frank Patterson, for many years W. I3, Green is making many Bailiff of this Division Court, recently changes. At his residence, he is put - tendered his resignation, The posi- ting in waterworks conveniences and tiona r'' c i i►es with it but a small erecting a stable. On Leopold street amount of fees annually, lienee the he has begun the excavation for five applicants were exceedingly few. It houses, and the water from his own was decided to recommend Geo. A. drilled well will (through 1000 feet of Phi en far theposition, n hn p nd he will pipe) serve these residences. Mr. in all probability ilr ty receive ive b e appoint- G een recently bought three lots from m due time, A. Tipling on the east side of Leopold street ; he then sold one n lot to Dir. Not A Great Success, Bennett, who is excavating for a new house, Petitions are sufficiently sign- ed for cement sidewalks on both sides of Leopold street from Patrick to Al- fred street. Leopold street will pre- sent a different appearance, six months hence. There has been ncuch talk about saving money by burning ashes nixed with coal and treated with a solution of salt and water. The city of Toron- to made a teat of the matter, and found that in order to produce the beat necessary, it was more expensive than using all coal. A citizen of Wingharn has tried it, and while he succeeded in consuming the ashes, he reports very little heat resulting. Stili Progressing. The Advance is always pleased to hear of the snecess of the young men of Wingham. Among those doing well is J. C. Reading, San of Mr, and Mrs. Reading of Patrick street, For ' some time he has been district agent at Barrie, for the Company in whose employ he has been for the past few years. He has lately been transferred to the Toronto district office, The Advance congratulates our former citizen on his success, Property Transfers. Thos, Cassels has disposed of the Golley office and stable property on Victoria street to Chas. Sutton, Jas. Anderson, formerly of Wingharn, re- cently of North Dakota, has purchased the b. A. Campbell homestead, on Frances street, owned by Geo. Straith and occupied by S. A. Maguire. J. H. Chisholm made the purchase of Wm. H. Donbledee, jr.'s, property on Fran- ces street. These transfers were made by J. H. Chisholm, real estate agent. Holmes' Sunday School. At the annual meeting of the Sun- day School committee, held in Holmes school -house, for the election of offi- cers and the transaction of other business, it was decided to enlarge the library, also to purchase the very best and most up -to -day Sabbath School palters and helps for each department, This school will be well-equipped, and hopes to report a successful year at the close of 1907. John Kerr has again been elected Superintendent, and Wrn. King, Assistant Supt. The opening of Sabbath School foe this season will be Sunday, May 5th. SHINGLES.—Good supply now on hand. Parties requiring shingles would do well to call and get prices.— : J. A. McLean. Election Of Officers. The annual election of officers for Wingham Epworth League was held on Monday evening. Rev. W. G. Howson presided, and the following is the list :— President. Walter T. Hall 1st Vice President R. 0. Liddy 2nd " s . Jno. Kerr 31.11 " It W. Wellwood 4th " " Jos. Guest Recording-Sec'y Ira Parker Corresponding Sec'y....Miss Dulrnage Treasurer Miss Fessant Pianist Norman Brandon Assistant Pianist Miss Hammond Representative to District Executive, Jno. Kerr. In Her Fifteenth Year. Mr. and Mrs. Wtn. Baird, of Turn - berry, were called last week to pass through the sadness of bereavement, by the death of their third daughter, Matilda. Deceased ed hacl been in fail- ing health for several months, but lately it was seen that disease had gained such a hold upon her system, that hope of recovery was vain. She bore her sufferings with patience and resignation, and on Wednesday, 17th inst., she passed away. She was in her fifteenth year, and will be missed in the home. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon and was very largely attended ; Rev. T. S, Boyle conducted the service. Drowned In Cistern. On Wednesday afternoon last, just after we had gone to press, one of the saddest of bereavements clouded the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. Tansley, of town. At noon, in the home all was peaceful and the family ate their din- ner as usual. Before the middle of the afternoon, the death of a bright boy, Peter Carroll, aged five years, plunged the household into nto deepest grief. The little boy was in the habit of playing around, and early in the afternoon Mrs. Tansley looked around to see where he was ; not finding him, she enquired of the neighbors, and finally the little boy' was found in the cistern which is dangerously near the back door. As quickly as possible medical aid was summoned, and every effort possible was made to resuscitate him, but without avail. Mr. and Mrs. Tansley most keenly feel the pressure of the bereavement that has clouded their lives and taken from them a bright, interesting child. The funeral took place on Friday, Rev, D. Perrie conducting the service. We have the finest stock of Win- dow Shades at moderate prices.—R. Knox, Wingham. Rattan rockers Parlor suites, Oak and mahogany chairs. A beautiful line of all such goods at S. Gracey's furniture store. EAST HURON HOTEL LICENSES. The Commissioners for East Huron have granted the following hotel 11- censes for the Corning year ;— Brussele---H, Saynes, J. Querin, and Geo. Brown, Fordwich--Henry Otto, Gerrie—A. G. Howse and G. Cook, Wroxeter—A, A, Katy, W. 0. Currie three months extension. Bluevale'---J, Johnston. Belgrave—Thotnas Hill, Walton—Wm. Emigh. Dublin—L, Wolfe. Cranbr,ok---.7. Long. Ether -J. A. XInrn . Molesworth—Mrs. R. Schafer. Jamestown—T. McEwen (wine and beer), Delmore -4. ltirkby, Close Of Contest. On Tuesday evening, a very enjoy- able time was spent in Contt'114, R. T. of T. It was the closing event of a con- test that has been in progress for several months. Through the gen- erosity of Bro. F. Buchanan, an ardent friend of the temperance cause, the prize of a gold emblematic pin, was offered to the member receiving the highest marks for attendance, pro- gramme, insurance and funeral bene- fits. The coveted prize fell to the lot of Bro. Norman Brandon. Bro. Jno, Kerr, on behalf of the donor, awarded the prize. Refreshments were then served, and a pleasant social hour spent. Mrs. Little is having necessary Im- provements made in her house, Lat- tice fences, cement walks and a veranda will make a great improve- ment in the appearance. Afr. Bradwin was taken seriously ill on Sunday morning, We are pleased toga hear that at time of e is l e writing h lr some easier, and we hope soontosee hint at his post of duty again. Mr. J. J. Hornuth is contemplating removal to Toronto, and has sold his residence to Mr. Wyles, electrician. Mr. and Mrs. Hornuth have been re- spected residents of Wingham for many years. 0£ Go-carts and Baby carriages, you will see a fine display at S. Gracey's furniture store. Postmaster Fisher and family re- moved this week to the spacious and convenient residential quarters in the new postoffice. The Advance hopes he may be long spared to enjoy its comforts and conveniences. Prof. O'Brien will give his instruc- tive lecture on Palmistry in the Town Hall on Tuesday next. Madame Bon- vini O'Brien will favor the audience with vocal selections. See the Profes- sor's advt, on page 5. The "At Home" held by Mrs. C. P Smith and Miss May Smith, in the Town Hall, on Tuesday evening, was well attended, and an enjoyable time s reported. The hostesses spared no effort to entertain their guests. FOR SALE.—The best seed, Peas, Corn, Clover and Timothy.—Geo. E. King. On Saturday Last, Alex. Bird nar- rowly escaped having one of his feet crushed. He and two others were carrying a large stone weighing about 600 pounds, when it slipped from their hands and fell on one of Alex's feet, The Bee Hive is putting on another Big Sale ; it begins on Saturday and will last for fifteen days. See their big advt. in this issue, and read of the bargains offered. Four thousand bills have been circulated announcing the sale. A fine assortment of Baby Carriages at Walker's Furniture Store.—Jas. Walker & Co, One day last week, Will. Lott, of town, fell through a trap door in Ezra Merkley's barn, in Turnberry, and re- ceived such severe bruises upon his face that he has been obliged to keep it Covered since. Fortunately no bones were broken. At an explosion of a mill boiler at Conn, near Mt. Forest, Saturday, his head being Alfred Bishop but may re - wreckage were a mile. Contract Secured, Mr. Chas. Barber was in Fordwich one day last week, and was awarded the contract of building the cement abutments for the new bridge, known as the Spence bridge. We under- stand he was not the lowest tenderer, but nevertheless was chosen to do the work. He has had experience in abut- ment building, and has facilities for doing the work quickly and well. We areI p eased Mr. Barber secured the Contract, but (awful to relate) he is "a Wingham man." Now listen for another prolonged wail of agony, be- cause a "Wingham man" is doing the work. Be prepared Mr. Barber for a big explosion of gas, but don't be afraid, it won't hurt the least; bat per- haps work the other way, We have known it to do that. Something special in Iron Beds and Mattresses, at Walker's Furniture Store.—Jas. Walker & Co. Go to Knox's for the newest styles and latest American designs in Wall Paper. 1Locat Items Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers. Get Parnell's Bread, at Christie's. C. N. Griffin's advt. appears in this issue ; see his prices. C. J. Reading is laid up with in grippe, or something akin to it. Mr. Geo. Ross is having a veranda built to his double residence on John street. Mrs. A. H. Musgrove was taken ill on Monday night necessitating the attendance of a physician. John Cloakey is gaining strength and hopes soon to be fully recovered. He has had a long siege of illness. WANTED.—Fresh eggs 17c ; Butter 23c.—Geo. E. King. There was splendid skating in Mea - ford on April 17th ; nevertheless the farmers were rs w ie tr tn to get their crops in. A new pane of plate glass was placed in Elmer Moore's restaurant window this week to replace a broken one. Mrs. James Ford of Shuter street has been ill for the past six weeks ; we are pleased to hear that she is re- covering. The continued cold weather and heavy frosts nearly every night, has been very hard on the fall wheat and young clover. The Osterrnoor mattress, one of the finest made, at S. Gracey's furniture store, Mr. Laurence Perrin, who has been night-watchman at Bell's factory, has accepted a situation in the Walker & Clegg factory. Mrs. L. G. Constable had a large number of ladies visit her Art studio on Friday last, and is well pleased with the results, J. 1n. Swarts secured a handsome span of black drivers in Ingersoll last week, Mr. Swarts generally has his eyes open for the best. A man named Stokes had one arm broken in the Chair factory last week, by something falling upon the arm, while he was at work. Highest cash priee paid for butter and eggs at J. T. Larnonby's gro- cery. The Band concert on Friday even- ing was favored with fine weather and a fairly good atteridance. The pre- coeds were about $33. Principal Taylor of Wingham high School attended the funeral of his father on Friday last. See Blyth cor- respondence for reference. Trustee Wm. Moore was able to be ant again last Week, after three or four weeks' illness, and feels sufficient- Iy recovered to take up work again. On Friday evening at 8 o'clock, there will be a meeting in the Council room to organize Tennis for the sea- son. A full attendance is requested. Carpet pater, Stair pacts, boom moulding and. neat pietore framing at S. Gracey's. Miss Rush, who lives near the Salt block, desires to let the public know that she is willing to go out to assist in housework, on reasonable terms, Vancouver has finally been settled upon for the corning meeting of the Grand Orange Lodge o g !X f British America. The executive at its recent au meeting e inlgtfixed the dattl as Wednesday, 1 o o Inn one blown was cover. carried man was killed, off. Another, seriously injured, Portions of the of a on quarter WANTED.—Saleswoman, with know- ledge of book-keeping preferred.—P. 0. fax 368, Wingham. Hon. Dr. Pyne, Minister of Educa- tion, has incorporated in the revision of the statute a clause which deals with the much -disputed maintenance of High School pupils. Under it the municipality from which pupils come must pay for their maintenance. W. 3. Fleuty, formerly of Wing - ham, but for some time past has been proprietor of the Brigden Progress, lately sold out there and has purchas- ed the Raymond Record at Oakville, and will re -name it the Oakville Re- cord. The inhabitants of Oakville will find him a good citizen, a practical printer and thorough newspaper man. The Advance wishes hi success. cess. Chief Vannorman has bought a fine horse. The Guelph Mercury says :-- "Messrs. Baker Bros. have sold the fast stallion, Lord Dundee to V. Van- norinan of Wingham for a good price. This is a handsome bay horse, 16 bands, weighs 1200, bred in the most fashionable Wilkes family. Intend- ing breeders should look this horse over; he can be seen at the Queen's stables, after May 1st. Parlor tables, Secretary desks, Hall stands, Hall seats and mirrors. You will find a fine assortment at S. Gra- cey's. Whitechurch. Mr. Marshall left the village for St, Marys on Tuesday. W.JohnstonH. left for his home in the West on Monday. The Directors of the Butter factory are installing a Babcock tester. A. Fox has sold his house and lot to J. R. Johnston for about $1,000. Miss Mabel Morrison spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Taylor of Wawa - nosh. Dr. Jamieson will occupy T. Kew's house, instead of J. Sperling as inti- mated last week. Seeding is now in full swing, hut the weather looks anything but favor- able at time of writing. Robt. Carrick is making up a very fine ease of stuffed birds, which when completed will be a credit to the art. The Methodist Sunday School, small as it 10, contributed almost $(1,00 to the Chinese famine fund last Sunday. Mr. Cottle finished cutting his stock of logs last Monday. He is now pre- paring to renovate the inside of the Butter factory with a coat of paint. Thos. Kew is moving to Wingham this week. The Misses Clow are aiso moving to Wingham this week. It 'begins ta look as though the inhabi- tants are fearing an earthquake. On Thursday' evening last, George Naylor of Wawanosh had quite a seri- ous runaway. Ile was returning from Wingham and had tied his team at the Troy block. When his business was completed be untied them, but before he could get into the rig, the horses became unmanageable, and hr his efforts to control them, he turned them right around, when they pulled Mr. N. oft his feet, turned north and ran to the school, where they turned west and ran as far as T. Gaunt's, Mr. Gaunt saw there coming and ran t and suttee►led in stopping then(. damage Vt'as done, except to dump tat tw barrel of telt on the roadside. Belgrave. Jas, Wilkinson is improving nicely after his late illness, M. Mrs. la sWalsh is suffering from ro a felon on her thumb. Miss McDonald of Buffalo is visiting at n o a I V n r n ma s. Mr. and Mrs. Bryant of Bullet( vis- ited at J. A. Brandon's last week, Airs, Henry Brandon is laid up with an attack of inflammatory rheurpa- tisrn. Armstrong & Co. and Clegg & Co,. shipped a carload of cattle each last Saturday, Thos. Shaw of Michigan attended the funeral of his sister, Mrs. John Bell, on Monday. John Shoebottom has purchased a new Sarnia threshing separator for the coming season. Spring is very late ; very little seed- ing is done yet. Mostly all the new clover has perished. There were 8 carloads of rock elm square timber shipped from the G. T. R. station last week. Rev. Baker of Bluevale ably sup- plied the Methodist pulpit last Sunday in the absence of Rev. Rivers, Quite a number of the Ladies' Aid gathered at the parsonage last week and papered three rooms and carpeted one. Air, C, W. Lawrence and daughter, Mrs. Best, of Buffalo, are visiting vela- tives and friends in and around Bel - grave. Mrs. J. T. Brydges is seriously ill and Nurse King is attending her ; we trust she will soon regain her usual health. Mrs. Caesar, who has been under quarantine for r abou t four weeks ow- ing w ing to scarlet fever in the house, is likely to be liberated this week. The excavation for the now school house is done, and material is being rapidly laid down, so that the con- tractor can go on with his work. For some reason, robins are not so plentiful this spring as usual ; possibly cold weather has something to do with it or they may have been shot or destroyed last season. Spare the little robin redbreast; of all the birds they are the best. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Brydges ex- perienced an exciting little runaway last Saturday. While turning at Sproat's corner, the horse took fright at some obstruction on the side of the road, but fortunately the spirited ani- mal was brought under control with- out harm. Will. Cole and Percy Scandrett have engaged for the season two bright young men, Harold and Stan- ley Appleton of London, England. The boys are apparently well pleased with the country and the customs of the people ; just such young men we want here on the farm. There passed away in Morris, near Belgrave, on Saturday the 20th, Fran- ces Shaw, beloved wife of John Bell. She had been a resident of Morris for about 25 years, Deceased was born in the county of Wexford, Ireland, 67 years ago, and was married to her sur- viving husband, who deeply mourns her demise, in the year 1864. She was of a kind-hearted disposition, ever ready to help those in need, and in re- ligion was a Methodist. Few women have been more beautiful examples of supreme devotion than Mrs. Bell. Numerous trials never broke her spirit nor caused her to lose hope. She was always cheerful and tried to encour- age others, and was a friend to every- body—the aged the poor, the weak and the strong. She was a Christian of humble type. While others might speak with assurance of their right- eous lives, she felt conscious of un- worthiness, but if the greatest of Christian graces is love, she will stand in the front ranks in Heaven. She was the mother of thirteen children, and only four survive her—John, of the homestead ; Charlie, in the em- ploy of the G. T. R.; Mrs. McGee of Bluevale, and Mary at home. De- ceased also leaves three brothers and two sisters—Robert, Thos. and Wm. Shaw ; Mrs. Barr and Mrs. Campbell, all of Michigan. They will all cherish kind recollections of their departed mother and sister. The funeral was conducted on Monday, 22nd, by the Rev. Bnrwash of Wingham, and her pastor, Rev. G. W. Rivers, B. A., of Belgrave. The funeral was largely attended, the remains being laid to rest in the Brandon cemetery, Business Transfer. I beg leave to announce that 1 have disposed of my good will and interest in the Real Estate, Loaning and In- surance Agency business, which 1 have so successfully conducted in the town of Wingham for the past year, and that I have transferred my in- terest in the same to Mr. A, Cosens, who is well and favorably known as an upright business man. I bespeak for him the confidence and support of the general public, whom I wish to thank for the liberal patronage which they have given me. I will be found at the old office, in company with Mr, Cosens, until the 15th of May. (Signed) 3. H, CHISIIOLM. Notice To The Public, I take pleasure in advising the pub- lic that I have taken over the Real Estate, Loaning and Irtsut'auce Agen- cy business of Jame.s Ii. Chisholm, of the town of Wingham, and that I am prepared to negotiate the sale, pur- chase ,tr exchange of farm, town or village property. Any person Navin;; business in the above lines, please call and we will talk it over at the old office in the (Iridin-Vanstone block, next tire Bank of Hamilton, Wing - ham. (Signed) AI3NER COSInNS. ITCH, Mange, Prairie Scratches and every form of contagious Itch on hu- man or animals cured in SO minutes by Wolford's Sanitary Lotion, Sold by A. L. Iiantilton, There are loany tonics in the land, As by the papers you can see ; But none of them can equal Ifollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. Ask your druggist. Seasonable Articles Household A;mwonia 150 per pint bottle Bug and Moth Exterminator ..25c per bottle Formaldehyde—"The Best" (for smut in grain)....SOo ib, Agricultural Bluestone..5c lb, Caustic Soda in 1 & 5 lb. tints PARIS GREEN. BORAX, MOTS BALLS. For Sale By Walton McKibbon DRUGGIST MACDONALD BLOCK r011111113 The Leading Shoe Store $2.50 SHOES We haven't a thing against our neighbors. We are sim- ply selling splendid Shoes for TWO FIFTY. They are the best Shoes for the money we ever saw or sold. g We have them for MEN or WOMEN. Best of leathers—new lasts - —well made— nothing the = matter with the Shoes. The ' price is a little weak—that's all. - Take a look at these won- - derful Shoes. They'll do their own talking. _ SEE US FOR TRUNKS AND VALISES. W. J. GREER J ▪ 11111111111110 roaaa$3,334aaaasqtawarokt Ili tbi tU tdr Ili 9l T 2 21 0i P01 K 0' isr1 fyt M T m im Ri t 01 iti r0' , rt Art rat 01 8 iyt iai • �• t sfi Johnston mMacdonald Block ly Spring Footwear We are now showing the most complete and representative line of Spring Shoes and Ox- fords for Men, Women & Children, ever shown in Wingham. All styles, all leathers, and lowest possible prices. Repairing Neatly Done dNE MSE p• EvtrV & hWIR' Have Yon That Tired Feeling If so, we advise you to spend '25 tents at our Drug Store and become re- lieved and cured. Come in and see. Yllalley's Drug Store