HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1907-08-01, Page 1The Wingham Advance.
34TH YEAR, NO. 49.
WINGITAM, ONT., TIIIMSDAY, AUGUST 1, 1907.
$1.00 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE
A GRiEYANCE ANA REMEDY.
In municipal conveniences, there
should be no "favor"; every taxpayer
should be placed on equal footing, as
far as possible. Any privilege or con-
venience enjoyed by one or more,
should, on fair and equitable terms, be
available to all ; especially when all
alike have been taxed to provide that
convenience,
In the matter of the distribution of
Town water, matters are exceeding
unfair to many citizens, and in the
end the revenue from the water is
likely to be very much less than it
otherwise would be. Hence the Ad-
vance desires to refer to the matter.
Those who were fortunate enough
to live on the streets where the whim
of the Engineer chose to locate the
watermains, have the privilege of
using town water for lawn or sanitary
purposes, at a minimum of cost, hav-
ing only to pipe it from the street to
their residence. But those who live
on other streets must (at their own
expense) pipe it from the nearest
street on which there is a water -main,
or do without water.
To be sure, if a sufficient number of
tizens on a street agree to take
water, so that the revenue will cover
the annual debenture, the Town will
then lay mains on that street. But
here again is an injustice. When the
standpipe was erected and water first
available, the Council made the mis-
take of allowing some to pipe it to
their homes with very small pipes, at
their own expense. In some cases the
fact that two or three on a short
street have done this, effectually
blocks the way of securing sufficient
signatures on that street for a regular
supply main, Had the privileged par-
ties not been allowed to pipe as they
wished, regardless of others, the Town
would to -day be receiving a larger
revenue, and a revenue, too, that it
will never get until a system with
some fair play in it is devised. Two
or three on a street should not be al-
lowed to block the way for others to
enjoy a convenience, and thereby de-
crease the Town's revenue.
The Advance is not finding fault
with those citizens who, at their own
expense, furnished water for their pre-
mises. They deserve credit for their
efforts. At the same time, it was un-
wise on the part of the Council to al-
low the introduction of that kind of
service, and block the way for others.
It would have been better to have de-
layed action for a few months (if ne-
cessary) until the streets had been
properly canvassed. Had this been
done, we fancy very few streets would
have been without the privilege, and
the revenue would have been much
larger in the years to come.
Now, seeing that those who are pre-
vented from enjoying the convenience
of Town water, pay (in their taxes) for
the privilege enjoyed by the more for-
tunate ones, it becomes a case of glar-
ing injustice, that should not be allow-
ed to exist, where all citizens should
be on equal footing.
It is easy, says one, to find fault,
but where is the remedy ?
The Advance suggests a remedy.
Since it was the Town's mistake to
ever allow the small piping system to
begin, let the Town reimburse citizens
'who have gone to the expense of
piping the water to their homes, and
end the system. This would allow, in
many cases, of a sufficient number of
signatures being obtained; then regu-
lar supply mains would be laid on
those streets, and all citizens have
equal privileges. Not only would this
be fair to those who have gone to ex-
pense, but it would be giving fair play
to others by placing them on equal
footing, and in the end the Town's
revenue would be considerably in-
creased, because of the increased num-
ber of water -takers.
Will our Town Council take this
matter up?
Church
.. Rev. Mr. MacNamara of Drayton is
supplying for Rev. D. Petrie, while
the latter takes his vacation.
Rev. T. S. Boyle is expected home
this week from his trip up the lakes,
and will address his congregation as
usual next Sunday, morningand even-
ing. Mr. John Hartley of Blyth con-
ducted the services last Sunday very
acceptably.
Rev. W. G. Howson, pastor of the
Methodist Church, may be expected
to resume his pulpit duties next Sun-
day, preaching morning and evening.
Subjects --At 11 a.m., "The pastor's
kindly request of his people, at the
opening of the new church year;"
at 7 p.m., "Musings on forest by -ways,
in the land of to clear sky." The
public cordially invited. Fellowship
lecture room at9I5 a
in m. .
meeting
Rev. Josias Greene, who has sup-
plied for Rev. W. G. Howson for the
past four weeks, spoke last Sunday
eveningon—"The License question,""
referring to the matter of revenue,
and quoting the opinion of jurists
who claimed that licenses were "un-
constitutional, Mr. Greene has pass-
ed the three score and ten, but has re -
tabled his bodily and mental vigor
wonderfully. He expressed the plea-
sure he had felt in minIstering to the
Methodists of Wingham.
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»Broken lines of Stationery and
lrnveloppee (boxed) e�tineelal prices.
Just aek.—R. If. SAUNDERS.
Band Garden Party.
The Citizens' Band are arranging
for a Garden party on the park, in the
evening of August 16th, One of the
attractions will be a prize to the hold-
er of a certain numbered ticket,
Lacrosse Game.
Wingham and Godexich Lacrosse
teams play off the tie between them
in Seaforth on Tuesday next. Our
boys feel sure of victory, and hope to
come home champions of the dis-
trict,
Ten Days' Sale,
II, E. Isard & Co. commence their
annual Summer sale on Saturday,
August 3rd. Bargains are offered in
every department. Three floors load-
ed with goods present themselves to
buyers for choice. Take time to read
the half page advt. on page 5.
Bought Another Store.
The proprietor of the "Bee Hive"
store, Wingham, has taken over the
Riverstown general store stock and
premises, and will have a branch
there, He is bound to keep business
going, and goods fresh and new, and
changes help to make things brisk,
Do not fail to see the Bargain Table
in D. M. Gordon's store. This week,
one hundred pairs of Ladies fine
Boots and Shoes, regular price from
$1 to $3, your choice now for 99c
pair.
Won Three Prizes.
At Kincardine "Old Boys" celebra-
tion last week, Miss Mabel, daughter
of Councillor McDonald won three
prizes for dancing. She took first
prize in the Sword dance, second prize
in the Highland Fling, and third in
Shawn Trews, The competition was
very keen for dancers were present
from Detroit and other places. To
win the first prize in the Sword dance
in face of such competition is enough
to make a young lady proud.
Married in Acton.
A quiet wedding took place at
the parsonage in Acton, on Thursday
last, when Miss Eva, eldest daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Arch. Simmons of
Wingham, became the bride of Mr.
Percy Brown. The marriage was a
quiet affair, and after the customary
wedding tour, the newly -married
couple will settle down to the duties
of every -day life in Acton. The
bride's Wingham friends wish her
much happiness in married life.
Baseball Games.
Lucknow Juniors and the Lower
Town "Rockets" played a game of
Baseball on the Town park on Thurs-
day last. The Rockets were in high
glee over the result, for they beat
their opponents by a score of 9-3.
The batteries were—for the Rockets,
Knox and Webb; for Lucknow, Moire
and Newton.. —On Wednesday even-
ing. of last week the Junior team of
town were badly defeated by the Ep-
worth League team ; score, 14-2. Jun-
ior battery—E. Drummond and G.
Britton. League battery—E, Fleming
and R. Howson.
Fon SALr.—A cottage, No. 73, Dia-
gonal street ; it has seven rooms,
pantry, cellar and summer kitchen ;
good well and cistern, stable, driving -
shed and woodshed. For particulars
apply on premises.
Look Out Boys,
Miss Rush, who resides near the
Salt Block, is pestered by the annoy-
ances of some boys,' who delight in
doing mischief, and are likely to get
into trouble. Recently, they have
been destroying her garden, shaking
the unripe apples off the tree, and
when remonstrated with, they give
impudence. This week, they filled
her pump with small apples and
stones. She has the names of some
of them, and if brought before the
magistrate, they may be taught a les-
son. Miss Rush does them no harm,
and they should leave her alone. Now
boys take warning in time or you may
be sorry.
A Child Hurt.
On Monday evening, Clarence, the
two-year old child of Mr. and Mrs. H.
Hinscliffe, met with an accident that
might have been more serious than it
was, Clarence is a lively child, and
his mother endeavors to watch him
carefully, but this time while she was
busy with her household duties, the
little fellow ran out onto- the street,
just as Dr. Agnew was driving past.
The doctor caught sight of the child
just in time to turn the horse aside
and thus prevent him from stepping
on the child, but he was struck by the
wheels of the buggy and knocked
down. Dr. Agnew immediately car-
ried the 'little fellow in, covered with
dust, and examined his injuries. No
bones d were broken, but us fate and
c a d
*head were considerably bruised. The
doctor 'naturally feels deeply grieved
at the accident, and is doing all he can
for the child, who, in a few days, will
no dolmbt be all right again. For-
tunately, the buggy had rubber tires
or matters might have been worse.
Drs. OVENS, M. D., London, Lye and
Ear Surgeon, will be at MclCibbon's
drug store, on Tuesday, August 0th.
Cataract, squint, failing eyesight,
nasal catarrh, deafness, head noises
treated and glutei properly fitted.
Westward Bound.
The 'following passengers went
West by the excursion on Tuesday ;---
Mrs. D, Campbell of 1st line, Morris,
to Dryden; Mrs. T, J, Elliott of Wing -
ham, to Stealer, Alta. ; Jno, McDon-
ald and daughter to Wawota, Sask. ;
Mr, and Mrs. Bishop of Wingham, to
Edmonton, Alta.
Wingham Pall Pair.
The North-Western Fair will be
held this year on Sept. 26th and 27th,
The directors are planning for a big
Fair, and the Secretary will soon issue
the Prize lists. The season may not
have been as favorable as was desira-
ble, but if everybody lends a band to
make the Fair a success, there may be
a good display, and a successful year
financially.
WANTED.—Obis for dining -room,
kitchen and upstairs, wanted quick.
Big wages,—City Hotel, London,
Ont.
Garden Party.
A successful garden party was held
on Friday evening on the lawn of Mr.
H. Tucker, Turnberry, under the aus-
pices of Eadie's Presbyterian Church.
The evening was rather cool for ice
cream, but there was a good attend-
ance. Wingham Citizens Band gave
an excellent program of music. A
good supper was served, and all en-
joyed themselves. The receipts were
about $120.
Mowing Machine Accident.
Tommy Stacey, a young son of Mr.
Thomas Stacey of Turnberry, had his
foot very badly cut by a mowing ma-
chine last Wednesday. It was found
necessary to remove him to the Wing -
ham Hospital, The boy lost a large
quantity of blood, and as the tendons
were cut across and the ankle joint
laid open, there is some danger of the
child having a stiff joint. At last re-
port he was convalescing as quickly as
could be expected.
SHOE SALE.—We don't want to
carry over any Summer Shoes. The
profit is yours. Buy now.—W. J.
Greer.
A Detroit Excursion.
Saturday, August 10th, is the date
of the I.O,O.F. excursion to Sarnia
and Detroit. The train leaves W bite -
church at 6.23 a.m.; Wingham, 6.40;
Belgrave, 6.52 ; Blyth, 7.06. The re-
turn fare from Wingham to Sarnia is
$2.05. From Sarnia, the steamer
Tashmoo will convey the excursionists
to Detroit; return fare, 50c. Return-
ing, the train will leave Sarnia at
10 p.m. on Monday, This is a cheap
trip and offers a good opportunity to
excursionists to spend Sunday in the
attractive city of Detroit. Full para.
(Inlays may be learned from bills, or
from the committee, H. B. Elliott, J,
A. Morton, J. W. Dodd,
Died In Kincardine.
On Thursday da last,aforuer citizen
of Wingham, Mr. Wm. Drummond,
passed away in Kincardine. Mr.
Drummond was well known in this
vicinity,having g b ee
n foreman of the
Flax Co., and later partner with A.
Tipling, For some months past tub-
ercolosis of the throat had been gradu-
ally doing its work, and a few weeks
ago he went to Kincardine, and spent
his Iast days in a tent by the lake
shore. Mrs, Drummond died about
five years ago, leaving one young
daughter, who is residing with rela-
tives. His mother and two sisters,
Mrs. Runkle of Chatham and Mrs.
Sheppard of Iowa, were present at the
funeral, which took place on Friday to
Wingham cemetery, his Masonic
brethren conducting the burial service
of the Order. Rev. C. H. Miles of
Kincardine, who attended him during
his last illness, also officiated at the
grave. Deceased was in his 39th year,
and had made many friends by his
kind, genial disposition, and his strict
integrity of character.
HOUSE To RENT,—On Josephine St.;
nine rooms in good repair. Apply to
Miss K. M. Fisher, Victoria St.
Teeswater vs. Wingham.
Three rinks of Teeswater Bowlers
came over on Tuesday and played af-
ternoon and evening. Wingham
bowlers won a decided victory, and a
pleasant time was spent. The follow-
ing are the players and scores for the
afternoon
Teeswater Wingham
Thompson C. P. Smith
McCallum W. Campbell
McLean L. Hanson
Ferguson (10) D. T. Hepburn (22)
Brill G. Manners
Ramsbottom A. E. Smith
Ferguson • A. Porter
Ewing (10) D. Holmes (15)
Chapman L, Kennedy
Ilabkirk .1. Hanna
Hasenflug Dr. Price
Farquharson (8) 13. Cochrane (10)
The evening games resulted almost
f
as disastrously for the visitors as the
afternoon ;—
Chapman " J. D. Campbell
llabkirk T. Bell
Ilasentiug P. Logue
ue
Farquharson (16) Wm. Holmes (0)
Thompson
McCallum
McLean
D. Ferguson (8)
hills
Ramsbottom
O. Ferguson
brining (11)
F. Paterson
P. Deans
J. Phalen
A. M. Crawford(1O)
W. llontutlt
C. Diehl
C. Bell
A,11, MusgroVe('21)
By September 1st.
The Secretary of the (loderich Board
of Trade has been notified by the C.
P. R. officials that the Guelph and
Goclerieh branch will be opened into
that town on Sept. 1st, and that any
arrangements to mark the event may
be calculated for that date. The
Guelph Mercury, in its account of the
opening of the C. P. R. from Milverton
to Blyth, says: "The claim of the C.
P. R. people that the new Iine is the
best ever built in Ontario would ap-
pear tp be well founded."
How We Are Governed.
On the invitation of the Epworth
League, Dr, Chisholm, M. P„ address-
ed them last Monday evening, on the
subject assigned him, "How we are
governed." The doctor traced the
development of government from the
first, that of the family, showing its
various forms, monarchical, republi-
can, etc. He pointed out that the
Canadian form was modelled after
that of England, and referred to the
vast extent of the British Empire,
with its twenty-five parliaments. He
pointed out that no other nation in
history seemed to fit the prophecy re-
garding Israel, when she was desig-
nated a "multitude of nations." Dr.
Chisholm's address was listened to
attentively and a hearty vote of
thanks accorded him. Miss Hazel
Brandon contributed an excellently
rendered, piano selection, and Mr. C.
Baer, a solo.
Accident At C. P. R.
On Thursday evening a car, loaded
with over 1,000 doors from Lloyd's
factory, was being shunted near the
Salt Block, when the brakes refused
to work. The car ran heavily against
the timbers at the end of the line,
smashed them down, and ran off the
end of the rails on to the street, nor
did it stop until it had crossed the
road and begun to descend the steep
bank into the river. At the edge the
wheels sank into the earth, and its
progress was stopped. The car was
unloaded, and in the meantime a road
was made across the track. Then a
load of hay was being driven over,
and the waggon upset, necessitating
unloading and reloading. The worst,
however, was yet to come. As the
railway men were endeavoring to
get the car on the track on Friday
morning, one of the crew met with a
serious accident. He was engaged
holding a tie back of the wheels as the
engine moved the car forward, when
the car came back and the tie was
forced across one of his legs, crushing
it badly and breaking it in two places.
The man's name is White ; he is a
married man and his home is in To-
ronto Junction. He was taken to
Wingham Hospital, where Drs. Ken-
nedy and Tamlyn attended him. He
was found to have a compound frac-
ture of both bones of the leg, but the
doctors expect to save the limb if
bloodof
p soning does not occur.
Prof. Hicks' Forecasts.
As July passes out a storm period is
in progress, beginning on the 20th and
extending two days into August. A
Mercury period is near its centre at
this time and will prolong and intensi-
fy storm conditions at this period.
CIoudiness with a degree of threaten-
ing conditions will remain for several
days. A reactionary storm period is
central on the 5th, 6th and 7th, on and
about which days may be expected a
return of storm conditions. The
warmth will increase, the barometer
will fall, and cloudiness will grow into
decided areas of storminess and pre-
cipitation. A regular storm period
extends from the 10th to the 14th. It
is central on the 12th and will come to
a crisis, centrally between east and
west extremes of the country, on
Tuesday and Wednesday, the 13th and
14th. If you are far west you will get
"your" storms a day or two earlier;
you who are far to the east will read
of the storms before they reach you.
A reactionary storm period is central
on the 17th, I8th and 19th. As this
period begins it will grow much
warmer, first in the west, the barome-
ter will fall and reactionary storms of
rain, wind and thunder will pass east-
wardly across the country, reaching
their culminating stages on and touch-
ing the 18th and 10th. A regular
storm period covers in perturbing
power the 21st to the 26th. During
this period the Moon passes in perigee
on the 21st, full on the 23rd, and the
celestial equator on the 26th. The
Venus disturbance, which is central in
September, will also affect storm and
weather conditions at this period,
This period may also be put down as a
decided "seismic" period, centering on
the 23rd and covering the whole pe-
riod, The telegraph will report reis-
onie shakes in widely different parts of
our planet. The barometer will also
give timely indications of active in-
land storms between the 22nd and
26th. In case of low barotnetie condi-
tions in the south, northerly winds
and high barometer will follow inland
storms from the northwest, making
frosts more than a. possibility in nor-
thern sections during the last week in
August.
Steel Wire Hammocks; something
new, at S. t*zaeey's.
HIAt 'r TRIMETS k'rs "Currency" "Robs„
and "Stag" Chewing Pobaceocs, in big
plugs. Quality always the came,
!Local `Etems3
Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers.
Get Parnell's Bread, at Christie's.
We understand that Wingham
Bowlers have challenged Lucknow
rinks to a friendly game at Kincar-
dine, on Civic holiday, August 1st.
A number of young ladies gathered
ati the home of Mrs. Ivan Johnston
and surprised her with a kitchen
shower, All report a very pleasant
time,
W. E. Moore has gone to Palmer-
ston, where he will commence as
locomotive fireman. In the mean-
time, Mrs. Moore will reside in Luck -
now.
Our Summer Sale is a Hummer.—
Geo. E. King.
BOARDERS WANTED. --Enquire at
the Advance Office.
There will be a garden party on the
Town Park, Thursday evening, Aug.
8th, under auspices of Young People
of the Presbyterian Church. Further
particulars next week.
The regular meeting of the Ladies'
Auxiliary for the Wingham Hospital
will be held in the Council Chamber
on Monday, Aug. 5th, at 4.15, sharp.—
G. VanStone, Cor. -Sec.
Wm. Saunders of Lower Wingham
has added to his real estate by the
purchase of six acres of land from
Geo. Taylor. He has been busy mak-
ing improvements, shingling his barn,
and erecting a neat veranda.
WooL WANTED.—Any quantity ;
highest prices.—Geo. E. King.
Summer Shoes must go ! A great
cut in prices at W. J. Greer's.
For the first time in four years the
complete results o£`the departmental
examinations will be published. It is
expected that they will appear in ten
days or two weeks. The results this
year will be published according to
counties, and not by schools.
"Be sure you are right, then go
ahead," will be the subject of an ad-
dress to be given by Rev. G. W.
Rivers, B.A., B.D., of Belgrave, at the
Epworth League meeting in the
Methodist Church next Monday even-
ing. Meeting at 8 o'clock sharp ;
everybody welcome,
Bring your produce to King's—Eggs
17c, Butter 19c.—Geo. E. King.
WANTED AT ONCE.—A dining -room
girl, at King Edward Hotel, Wing -
ham.
East Wawanosh Voters' list for 1907
is ready for distribution. The poll-
ing subdivisions have voters as fol-
lows :—No. 1, 150 ; No. 2, 171; No. 3,
135 ; No. 4, 114 ; total, 570 voters ;
qualified to serve as Jurors, 290.
Copies of the list may be obtained
from the Clerk, Mr. Alex. Porter-
field.
Fly time is here, and a good formu-
la to be used with the ordinary hand
sprayer will doubtless be welcomed by
dairymen, Here it is—To one quart
of kerosene add a teaspoonful each of
oil of tar, fish oil, carbolic acid and oil
of pennyroyal. This mixture, thrown
in a fine spray on a cow, is death to
flies and mosquitoes.
Post Cards—wise and otherwise, at
SAUNDERS'.
Cash Clearing Sale of all Summer
Goods.—Geo. E. King.
As a result of the agitation com-
menced by the Toronto World, the
Railway Commission has issued an
order to the effect that, in accordance
with the provisions of its charter, the
Grand Trunk Railway must provide
third-class passenger tickets between
Montreal and Toronto at a rate of two
cents per mile. The Grand Trunk is
given permission to appeal from the
decision of the Board to the Supreme
Court of Canada, but if the appeal is
not taken the order will go into effect
without delay.
Editor McDonald, of the Chesley
Enterprise, gave the Advance a, friend-
ly call on Thursday last, on his way to
Kincardine. He regards the Advance
as a model weekly, and admires its
clear print, well set advts., and neat
appearance generally. Mr. McDonald
is an ex -Warden of Bruce county, and
his fellow -townsmen have honored
him with many positions of trust.
Lots of ex -Wardens trim their sails to
catch breezes that blow towards the
Commons, or the Legislature. The
Liberals of Bruce might do worse than
promote ex -Warden McDonald.
Mr. Cory Baer, Alfred Street, is pre-
pared to receive a limited number of
pupils in piano and voice culture.
Call evenings.
Highest cash price paid for butter
andcery. m
eggs at J, T. Laonby's gro-
I3nvrxr. In Winggham, July 28, to Mr.
and Mrs. A. Schaefer, a daughter.
I want to buy your second-
hand School Books, Will give
best prices.—R. E. SAUNDBRhr.
FOR SALI3.
A two storey frame house, on the
corner of Alfred and Centre Sts,, in
town of Wingham ; in good condition.
Terms Of payment easy. Apply to
D i� ilni * Y.IO)MES,
SANCTUM PARAGRAPHS.
—With Ward 4 so much larger than
the other Wards, why not make all
north of Alfred street into Ward 5?
—With Citizen Tompkins raising
rhubarb five feet long and over seven
inches in circumference, why not go
into raising fence posts ?
—Now we know why the hot spell
was broken and welcome showers de-
scended. Sir Wilfrid Laurier has re-
turned from England, and the country
is safe ; but it was rather late for the
hay. Besides, these July frosts seem
a little out of order. Did Quebec
swallow all the "sunshine" and thus
cause a chill over Ontario ?
—That troubles seldom come singly
has been again proven by what hap-
pened to a Toronto man, as reported
by the daily papers. First, his wife
had twins ; before he had recovered
from this shock, his horse fell and
broke its neck. But the worst came,
when his premises were destroyed by
fire. Fortunately the whole family
were saved.
—There is, so far as we can ascer-
tain, no truth in the rumor that Frank
Paterson and Chas. Barber are tumb-
ling over each other for the privilege
of securing a contract under the su-
pervision of the Chairman of the Pro-
perty Committee of the High School
Board. 'Tis whispered that they
"talked back" and said "Don't sass
me" (worse than that), without any
honeyed sweetness, parliamentary eti-
quette or oratorical flourish in their
remarks.
—Surely our esteemed exchange, the
Brussels Post, must have slipped a
cog, for seldom (even in an election
campaign) do we see so much "hot
stuff" served up in its columns as late-
ly. With no election in sight, there
must be something up. Wonder
whether that pesky weather man,
Hicks, has been hatching another hot
spell or earthquake. Is it not time
enough to sharpen swords and Ioad
guns to the muzzle when the cam-
paign opens?
—Wingham has a fine High School,
well equipped and doing good work.
That it cost more than was expected,
we believe, is a fact, and some are in-
clined to regard the institution as an
expensive affair, especially as the fix-
ing up of the grounds is costing so
much. The Board is composed of a
banker, three lawyers, three doctors,
one veterinary and one stock -dealer.
To round up the bunch, they have a
lawyer for Secretary and an insurance
agent for Treasurer. Such an aggre-
gation ought to be good at "figgers."
That they have "figgered" the outlay
from $15,000 to $18,000 is what is caus-
ing some dissatisfaction.
—The Town Council will meet next
Monday evening in regular monthly
session. Considerable interest at-
taches to the August meeting, for
then the estimates are generally pre-
sented that determine the tax rate for
the year. It would not surprise many
if the rate goes higher than last year.
The Public School rate may be a little
less, but the High School rate will ne-
cessarily be higher. So that while the
Council is endeavoring to exercise
care and economy, it need not surprise
citizens if the gate is in advance of
1006. VVinghcun's tax rate is lower
than many towns, and a slight ad-
vance, while it may be felt, need cause
no alarm. We have a good town,
substantial town hail, excellent side-
walks, a good Public School building,
and one of the very best High Schools,
with teaching staffs doing excellent
work, and a reliable system of fire
protection. All these advantages help
to make up a progressive town, but
they cannot be had without cost.
—According to a correspondent in
the Brussels Post, who signs himself
'-'Above Board," something really aw-
ful has happened. Dr. Chisholm and
James Bowman have actually been
seen riding in the same buggy ; in
broad daylight, too! The righteous
soul of "Above Board" has been stirred
to its deepest depths by the fact that
he fears these gentlemen actually
dared to canvass voters ; and, further,
that they really "looked after the
Voters' list." Now, isn't that awful
No wonder "Above Board" is frantic.
To think that any Conservative, left
off the list, should be in danger of
having his franchise restored, is evi-
dently too touch for him, and so he
rushes rt 1 es
t toventilate this awful occur
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Tome
rene in the press. And yet, if the
Advance is correctly informed, the
editor of the Post and another Erus-
selite were not very far from I3luevale
quite recently, "looking after Voters'
list" also. They should have been
warned by the fate that befell Obis -
hobo and Bowman (that letter from
"Above Board") and refused to go on
such a wicked errand as "looking after
Voters' lists." What some will do.
notwithstanding the fate of others, is
wonderful.
Just Arrived
In Town !
"Hurler's
Chocolates"
60c and 80e per lb,
I The Best Made
We have them in 34 lb.
and 1 lb. Boxes.
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The Leading Shoe Stor
Great Cut
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SUMMER SHOES
MUST GO.
There's a stir among t
Men's, Women's, Boys',
Girls' and Children's
Summer Shoes.
Now is the time to make
Shoe investments.
Come and get the first
choice. Don't delay.
SEE US FOR TRUNKS
AND VALISES.
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