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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1907-08-08, Page 44 THE WING HAM ADVANCE -- THURSDAY, AUGUST I 90 Cool Suits FOR Warm Weather AT BARGAIN. The hot weather has really just commenced. Do not melt in that heavy suit when you can get a beautiful cool light Suit made to your order so cheap. Come in and see them. We have a few pairs of Youths' long Pants in Navy Blue. Extra 700 value at $t.00—for VV Come along before they're all picked up. Big Reductions in Underwear. Maxwell & Tailors and Men's Furnishings e, '6i)C' alingb11tiu 1,bb411 t Theo. Hall - Proprietor. [iitoitat Preserving Time —The Dominion Railway Commis- sion dealt with 4,800 applications last year. The usefulness of the tribunal is becoming more evident every month and secures prompt justice in many cases where otherwise wrong would have to be endured. Is here—the quality of the preserves will depend largely on the quality of the preserving kettle. We have a large stock of Granite Kettles (three coatings) in all sizes and colors to select from. Why not have one of our Blue Flame Coal Oil Stoves for the hot season at Reduced Prices. H. Bishop - Central Hardware * * • —The County Judge of Wentworth has quashed several police court con- victions for selling of ice-cream on Sunday, deciding that ice-cream is a food and may be served with or with- out meals. This ice cream question promises to become as famous as that which worried customs officials some time ago as to whether the tomato is a fruit or a vegetable. THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE HEAD OFFICE, TORONTO B. Z. WArarsia, President ALEX. LAIRD, General Manager A. H. IRELAND, Superintendent of Branches ESTABLISHED 1867 Paid-up Capital, $10,000,000 Rest, - - - 5,000,000 Total Assets, - 113,000,000 Branches throughout Canada, and in the United States and England A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS TRANSACTED FARMERS' BANKING Every facility afforded Farmers for their banking business. Sales Notes cashed or taken for collection BANKING BY MAIL.—Deposits may be made or withdrawn by mail. Out-of-town accounts receive every attention 86 WINGHAM BRANCH - A. E. SMITH, MANAGER. for the people, who were aching to see somebody get a "move on," With a (supposedly) able Government, and a live (presumably) Opposition, it should not have been left to a private mem- ber of the House to see that the conn - try got what it bargained for. With heaps of money for public buildings, wharves, Laurier towers, Trent canals, harbors (such as St. Joseph's), etc., a private citizen should not have had to disburse the cost of teaching a corpor- ation to live up to its promises. A few McLeans in the Government might help it to do something the peo- ple would be profoundly grateful for, and leave less for "graft." A dozen or more McLeans in the Opposition might stir the thing into real, active, useful life, with a definite aim and policy. W. F. McLean is not always right, but he gives evidence of being alive and interested in the rights of the people. In these days, when there is so much subservience to corpora- tions, a man like McLean often proves a thorn in the side of the deep -in -the - rut politicians. —Seven new townships have been opened up for settlement in the Rainy River district, near Dryden. They are Aubrey, Eton, Rugby, Sanford, Van - borne, Wainwright, Zealand. Single men may get 120 acres free, and mar- ried men with children under eighteen may have 100 acres. Patents will not be granted until three years after loca- tion, during which settlement work must be done. i * —The abolition of consumption and all other epidemics within fifty years, is the promise made by a well known scientist, Prof. E. Ray Lancaster. He is of the opinion that the causes and cures of all germ diseases and epide- mics can be discovered within fifty years if sufficient support and encour- agement are given to scientific men who are giving their whole talents and energies to investigations which promise to make mankind practically immune to such diseases. ICoal Goal 'We are sole agents for the celebrated Scranton Coal, which has no etinal. Also the best grades of Smithing, Cannel and Do- mestic Coal and Wood of all kinds, always on hand. Residence Phone, No. 55 Mill I. N4 oo. 64 4 We carry a full stock of Lumber (dressed or undres- sed), Shingles, Lath, Cedar Posts, Barrels, etc. Highest Price Paid for all kinds of Loge. J. At KEAN ** • —A species of the army worm has appeared in the southern part of On- tario and is doing considerable dam- age. It has attacked peas, tomatoes, tobacco, and is particularly fond of clover. One farmer plowed up a field of oats that was ruined. Others have had tobacco fields entirely stripped, and acres of peas have disappeared in a night. The pest gets in its fine work after dark. An expert from Guelph Agricultural College has investigated and issued instructions how to fight the grub. He found that the pest de- vours almost any kind of green plant, and will climb trees and eat the foli- age. During the night it hides itself half an inch or so under the soil. He advises the farmers to plough furrows around their fields and dig holes about twelve feet apart. The caterpillars will fall into the holes and may be scalded to death. —Ridgetown Dominion : We doubt very much that the proposed "all -red line" finds that favor with the farmers, mechanics, and small traders of Cana- da that certain politicians would have us believe. A twenty-five knot ser- vice across the Atlantic sounds fast and big ; but it means a rapid passen- ger service at a cost the vast majority of people cannot afford, and the or- dinary man to whom a day or two longer on the water means nothing, will continue to patronize the slo,Tver and cheaper lines, Neither will the faster line mean much to Canada as a. freight carrier. The rates will be too high and, with a perfect system of cold storage, the old lines will do the bulk of the business. As a military line in time of war, and arapid means for the rich and well-to-do to move about, the proposed service will have admitted advantages. But the sub- sidy of a million a year will come out of the pockets of the Canadian far- mers and the other classes mentioned above. CONCERNING BLACK KNOT. ALMA LADIES' COLLEGE VIA You 51.. THOMAS, ONT. Limit In Residence 150 University affiliation,' Music, Fine Art, Elocution, Physical Culture, Commercial, Domestic Science. For year book write PRINCIPAL WARNER. D.D, One of the greatest drawbacks tot plum trees is black knot. About the only thing that canibe done for those badly affected with it is to cut them down and burn them. If slightly or moderately affected, the knots only need to be removed. The disease spreads by means of spores which are blown and carried through the air and find a resting place on the trees. If conditions are favorable, the spores germinate there and the black knot penetrates the tree and grows in it. The next spring a yellowish swelling appears on the branches. This is the first visible in- dication of the presence of the disease. During May and June the swelling turns darker in color. It also assumes a velvety surface, due to the innumer- able spores which cover the knot. As these spores soon blow away at this stage of the disease, it is important to cut the knots out upon their first appearance, even before the spores are produced and burn them. If the knots are on small branches, these should be cut off from three to six inches below the knot and burnt at once. Sometimes, however, it is not practicable to remove the knots in this way without serious injury to the tree. In that event the knot should be cut off with a sharp pruning knife and the wound given a thorough painting with pure kerosene. Great care must be taken, though, to pre- vent the kerosene running on the branch, as that might be detrimental to the tree. Later in the season the wound may be painted with white lead. Indeed, any old knots not re- movable with the knife should be given a good painting with kerosene. Putting a little coloring matter -in the kerosene enables one to see when the wound has been painted well. As the spores from a single knot are apt to reinfest a whole orchard, too much pains cannot be taken to destroy every knot. In addition to cutting them out it is advisable to spray thoroughly with the Bordeaux mixture, beginning while the trees are still dormant in the spring and con- tinuing at intervals into the summer. In this way it is possible to eradicate the disease. —The Ontario Department of Agri- culture has completed all arrange- ments for the establishment of courses of agriculture, under the charge of specialists, in the High schools or col- legiate institutes at Galt, Morrisburg, Collingwood, Perth, Essex and Lind- say. In addition to this, the depart- ment has decided to open offices at each of these places, in charge of the agricultural teachers, where farmers of the district may at stated hours meet and consult with the representa- tives of the department, thus obvia- ting the necessity of resorting to la- borious and tardy correspondence. The department reports and bulletins will be procurable there, and local ag- ricultural and horticultural societies, farmers' and women's institutes, and other similar organizations, may use the offices for business purposes. A special appropriation has been made by the Government to meet the ex- penses of these local representatives of the department. During the last month the young men appointed by the department to occupy these offices have beeh at the Guelph Agricultural College getting final instructions as to their course of procedure. They are now at their posts hi their respective fields, and the success of the innova- tion will be watched with interest, .*r —Many are pleased with the result of W. F. McLean's tussle with the Grand Trunk Railway over the two - cent rate. As is always the case, it will be said --"Why didn't we think of that ;" "What fools we mortals be," etc. McLean's victory is the result of a persistent effort to "do something" Our Eye Examining is not merely placing different lenses be- fore the eyes ; but a diagnosis bringing out (by the use of scientific instruments, with which we view the interior of the eye) all errors of refraction or causes of eye strain, enabling us, by the use of the glasses ground in our own laboratories, to attain absolute accuracy. THE TAIT-BROWN OPTICAL CO. EYESIGHT SPECIALISTS 237 Dundas St., London, Ont. W ING HAM General Hospital. (Under Government Inspection.) Pleasantly situated. Beautifully furnished, Open to all regularly licensed physicians. Rates for patients (which include hoard and nursing) -133.60 to $15.00 per week, according to location of room. For further Informa- tion—Address MISS KATHRINE STEVENSON, Lady Superintendent, Box 223, Wingham, Ont. Clinton. A letter posted in London, England, marked 11.45 a.m., July 19 was receiv- ed in the P. O. July 25th. Eight days from door to door is very quick travel- ling even for these days. The other morning a woman with six children made a train transfer at Clinton station. None of the children were large, but she had taken the precaution that she would not have anxiety in looking after them, for they were all securely tied together. Asked if she would like any assist- ance in getting them all on the train, she replied "no, I can manage them all right, but they are considerable of a care, nevertheless." Rev. B. Clement, of Goderich, a former Clintonian, had the narrow escape in connection with the recent disaster in London. Mr. Hamilton, of the ill-fated firm of Hamilton & Long happened to be an old friend of Mr. Clement, and he called in to see him, remaining there for a few minutes while Mrs. Clement waited outside. Mr. Clement had only left the store a few minutes when the crash came that destroyed so many lives. Mr. D. Cantelon has returned from a business trip to the West. He says the crops are looking well, but three weeks late and the whole country is in a nervous, restless state. All are hop- ing that the frost may be belated and the wheat thus be given a chance, but if it comes at the usual thne there will only be a fraction of a crop. In the meantime money is "tight." The banks have become mighty particular as to whom they will lend money and how much. Speculators, particularly those who dabble in land, cannot now get near them at all. In legitimate business, too, there is a stringency that may develop into something more serious, if the harvest is away short. BRITISH AMERICAN BUSINESS COLLEGE Toronto Oldest in Canada, the most thorough, practical courses. Unequalled facilities for good work. Rates reason- able; enter any time. FALL TERM from Sept. 3rd. Catalogue and Journal of Business Education free. T. M. WATSON PRINCIPAL 11411. --An order in Council has been pass- ed approving of a good road system for the county of Perth at an expendi- ture of $225,000, one-third to be borne by the government. There will be 200 miles of road taken over. Is Your Trouble Indigestion ? Then probably you know the evils of distention, fermentation and irrita- tion that accompany digestive tree - Wes. Next important is to know how promptly Nerviline cures. Quick as wink it relieves bloating and feeling of fullness, put the entire digestive apparatus in perfect order, makes you feel fit and fine all over, For internal pain Poison's Nerviline surpasses every known remedy. Keep it in the house always, it's a source of comfort in the hour of emergency. Large bot- tles for 25o sit all dealers, Get "Genuine" Business Education now, than wish you had after- wards. FALL TERM FROM inn OF SEPTEMBER. Attend the I ,f ELLIOTT• TORONTO, ONT. (Cor. Yonge and Alexander Ste.) and you will undoubtedly get "genuine" business training,—not the "initiation" kind. Out of 260 calls for bookkeepers, stenographers, etc., we filled only 16 of the positions. Had no one else ready when calls were received. Yes, it pays to attend this school—it doubly pays. Catalog free. W. J. ELLIOTT, Principal fIijenssejit.3 CENTRAL STAATFORD. ONT. This school, which is an old and well-established one, stands to the fore- front as the greatest Commercial and Shorthand school in the West. Our teachers are experienced instructors, courses thorough and practical. We assist graduates to positions. Write for free Catalogue. ELLIOTT & MOLAOHLAN, Principals. DOMINION BANK. HEAD OFFICE, TORONTO. Capital (paid up) - $3,633,000 Reserve (aea p ostia- - $4,720,000 Total Assets, over $51,000,000 WINGHAM BRANCH. Farmers' Notes discounted. Drafts sold on all points in Can- ada, the United States and Europe. SAVINGS DEPARTMENT. Interest allowed on deposits of $1.00 and upwards, and added to principal quarterly. D. T. HEPBURN, lianager R. Vanstone, Solicitor Protection and Safe Investment are combined in The Endowment Policies —OF-- The Dominion Life. A sound, well managed Canadian Life Assurance Company. Average rate of Interest earned in 1000 -- 6.73 PER CENT. 44 LL HA Local �.g ax WALTER • 'SS/Ingham, Out,.. The "Big Store" Wingliam, Out Jno. Kerr TABLE DELICACIES. SOME THINGS THAT ARE NEW AND DELICIOUS. NON•••N1••••••s PEA NUT BUTTER.—Imperial Pea Nut Butter contains all the nutritious parts of the Pea Nut. Recommended by Physicians as a perfect food. Suitable for Picnics, Luncheons, Camp or Cruise. Put up in Glass Jars -15c each. WALDORF RELISH.—Fancy Chop Pickles, just the thing for Picnics, &c. Put up in fancy Glass Bottles --15c each. CANNED PINEAPPLE.—Delicious chunks—only 10c a tin. Extra Quality Singapore Pineapples, put up in chunks. Every can well filled. The quality is guaranteed. NEW JELLY POWDER. -5c a package or 6 for 25 Cts. "Bee" Jelly Powder is guaranteed too give satisfaction. We have it in Strawberry, Raspberry, Vanilla, Lemon, Orange, Cherry, Pineapple and Pistachio. UPTON'S JAM.—Assorted, per Jar 10 cts.....Old English, Fig and Lemon Marmalade, large Jar, 15c ....Machonochie's Orange Marmalade, large Jar, 15c. PICKLES.—All kinds, bottle and in bulk, mixed .....White Onions, Walnuts, &c., in bottles, 10c up..... Worcestershire Sauce, per bottle, 10c. Of course you'll need a Can Opener. We have them. Best on the market. Price 5c each. We want Iarge quantities of first-class Butter in tubs or boxes. Will pay good price. •••••••••••••••••••••••••• You Make A Mistake If you buy a Piano with- out seeing our stock, comparing prices and taking into account the quality of the instrument. All the best makes always in stock — Heintzman, Newcombe, Dominion, and others. Also Organs, and the very best Sewing Machines. David Bell Stand—Opp. Skating Rink ARTHUR J. IRWIN D.D.S., L,D.S. Doctor of Dental Surgery of the Pen- nsylvania. College and Licentiate of Dental Surgery of Ontario. —Office in Macdonald Block— Office closed Wednesday afternoons during June, July and August. W. J. PRICE B.S.A., L,D.S., D.D.S. Honor Graduate of University of Toronto and Licentiate of Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario. OFFICIO IN BEAVER BLOCS — WINCHAM Office closed Wednesday afternoons during June, July, August. I , , , , , , , * , , * , , , , , , , , , , v .. .. v v v v. v Y Y w. ***** ******************** * A Clearance Sale Of the Following Goods at COST and Less :— Beautiful Flowered Muslim, regular 300 at 250 20c It" 20o at 17o 15c at 123 D. & A. Corsets, up-to-date, a few to be cleaned out— Regular $1.00 at 80c Regular 75c at Goo „ " is " 25c at „ Ladies' Black Kid Gloves, regular $1.25 at 80o " " 1.00 at 60c Ladies' Ready-made Whitewear, odd lines, cheap- - White Lawn Shirtwaists, embroidery trimmed, reg. $1.50 for $1.00 " " " " " 1.25 for 4)00 White, fine, Swiss embroidered front Waist end, reg. $2.50 at $1.75 Black �Sateen Underskirts, regular $1.40 at $1.25 1.25 at 1.00 DRESS GOODS of every color, positively to be cleaned out at half price. Come and see, anyway ; we will be pleased to show you what we are offering. Our stock of FLANNELETTES is the largest and most complete in town. We cannot replace them at the price we ask from you, We handle the Ideal Skirt Supporter ; the best thing in that line ever invented. We have the "Renown Brand" Listowel flour at $2,40 per cwt. Try it, it is good. Chop for Sale. Try "Bug Death" for potatoes and all bushes and shrubs. It is a plant food as well as a bug exterminator. A. large stock of Canned Goods --- Salmon, Tomatoes, Peas and Corn at reduced prices. Fresh Groceries always on hand. Everybody welcome. A. Mills x f '✓ A place of safety and secur- ity for the accumulations , of all who work and save. Deposits of any amount accepted and interest paid 4 times a year at highest current rate. WINGHAM BRANCH C. P. SMITH - - AGENT * * • —The County Judge of Wentworth has quashed several police court con- victions for selling of ice-cream on Sunday, deciding that ice-cream is a food and may be served with or with- out meals. This ice cream question promises to become as famous as that which worried customs officials some time ago as to whether the tomato is a fruit or a vegetable. THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE HEAD OFFICE, TORONTO B. Z. WArarsia, President ALEX. LAIRD, General Manager A. H. IRELAND, Superintendent of Branches ESTABLISHED 1867 Paid-up Capital, $10,000,000 Rest, - - - 5,000,000 Total Assets, - 113,000,000 Branches throughout Canada, and in the United States and England A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS TRANSACTED FARMERS' BANKING Every facility afforded Farmers for their banking business. Sales Notes cashed or taken for collection BANKING BY MAIL.—Deposits may be made or withdrawn by mail. Out-of-town accounts receive every attention 86 WINGHAM BRANCH - A. E. SMITH, MANAGER. for the people, who were aching to see somebody get a "move on," With a (supposedly) able Government, and a live (presumably) Opposition, it should not have been left to a private mem- ber of the House to see that the conn - try got what it bargained for. With heaps of money for public buildings, wharves, Laurier towers, Trent canals, harbors (such as St. Joseph's), etc., a private citizen should not have had to disburse the cost of teaching a corpor- ation to live up to its promises. A few McLeans in the Government might help it to do something the peo- ple would be profoundly grateful for, and leave less for "graft." A dozen or more McLeans in the Opposition might stir the thing into real, active, useful life, with a definite aim and policy. W. F. McLean is not always right, but he gives evidence of being alive and interested in the rights of the people. In these days, when there is so much subservience to corpora- tions, a man like McLean often proves a thorn in the side of the deep -in -the - rut politicians. —Seven new townships have been opened up for settlement in the Rainy River district, near Dryden. They are Aubrey, Eton, Rugby, Sanford, Van - borne, Wainwright, Zealand. Single men may get 120 acres free, and mar- ried men with children under eighteen may have 100 acres. Patents will not be granted until three years after loca- tion, during which settlement work must be done. i * —The abolition of consumption and all other epidemics within fifty years, is the promise made by a well known scientist, Prof. E. Ray Lancaster. He is of the opinion that the causes and cures of all germ diseases and epide- mics can be discovered within fifty years if sufficient support and encour- agement are given to scientific men who are giving their whole talents and energies to investigations which promise to make mankind practically immune to such diseases. ICoal Goal 'We are sole agents for the celebrated Scranton Coal, which has no etinal. Also the best grades of Smithing, Cannel and Do- mestic Coal and Wood of all kinds, always on hand. Residence Phone, No. 55 Mill I. N4 oo. 64 4 We carry a full stock of Lumber (dressed or undres- sed), Shingles, Lath, Cedar Posts, Barrels, etc. Highest Price Paid for all kinds of Loge. J. At KEAN ** • —A species of the army worm has appeared in the southern part of On- tario and is doing considerable dam- age. It has attacked peas, tomatoes, tobacco, and is particularly fond of clover. One farmer plowed up a field of oats that was ruined. Others have had tobacco fields entirely stripped, and acres of peas have disappeared in a night. The pest gets in its fine work after dark. An expert from Guelph Agricultural College has investigated and issued instructions how to fight the grub. He found that the pest de- vours almost any kind of green plant, and will climb trees and eat the foli- age. During the night it hides itself half an inch or so under the soil. He advises the farmers to plough furrows around their fields and dig holes about twelve feet apart. The caterpillars will fall into the holes and may be scalded to death. —Ridgetown Dominion : We doubt very much that the proposed "all -red line" finds that favor with the farmers, mechanics, and small traders of Cana- da that certain politicians would have us believe. A twenty-five knot ser- vice across the Atlantic sounds fast and big ; but it means a rapid passen- ger service at a cost the vast majority of people cannot afford, and the or- dinary man to whom a day or two longer on the water means nothing, will continue to patronize the slo,Tver and cheaper lines, Neither will the faster line mean much to Canada as a. freight carrier. The rates will be too high and, with a perfect system of cold storage, the old lines will do the bulk of the business. As a military line in time of war, and arapid means for the rich and well-to-do to move about, the proposed service will have admitted advantages. But the sub- sidy of a million a year will come out of the pockets of the Canadian far- mers and the other classes mentioned above. CONCERNING BLACK KNOT. ALMA LADIES' COLLEGE VIA You 51.. THOMAS, ONT. Limit In Residence 150 University affiliation,' Music, Fine Art, Elocution, Physical Culture, Commercial, Domestic Science. For year book write PRINCIPAL WARNER. D.D, One of the greatest drawbacks tot plum trees is black knot. About the only thing that canibe done for those badly affected with it is to cut them down and burn them. If slightly or moderately affected, the knots only need to be removed. The disease spreads by means of spores which are blown and carried through the air and find a resting place on the trees. If conditions are favorable, the spores germinate there and the black knot penetrates the tree and grows in it. The next spring a yellowish swelling appears on the branches. This is the first visible in- dication of the presence of the disease. During May and June the swelling turns darker in color. It also assumes a velvety surface, due to the innumer- able spores which cover the knot. As these spores soon blow away at this stage of the disease, it is important to cut the knots out upon their first appearance, even before the spores are produced and burn them. If the knots are on small branches, these should be cut off from three to six inches below the knot and burnt at once. Sometimes, however, it is not practicable to remove the knots in this way without serious injury to the tree. In that event the knot should be cut off with a sharp pruning knife and the wound given a thorough painting with pure kerosene. Great care must be taken, though, to pre- vent the kerosene running on the branch, as that might be detrimental to the tree. Later in the season the wound may be painted with white lead. Indeed, any old knots not re- movable with the knife should be given a good painting with kerosene. Putting a little coloring matter -in the kerosene enables one to see when the wound has been painted well. As the spores from a single knot are apt to reinfest a whole orchard, too much pains cannot be taken to destroy every knot. In addition to cutting them out it is advisable to spray thoroughly with the Bordeaux mixture, beginning while the trees are still dormant in the spring and con- tinuing at intervals into the summer. In this way it is possible to eradicate the disease. —The Ontario Department of Agri- culture has completed all arrange- ments for the establishment of courses of agriculture, under the charge of specialists, in the High schools or col- legiate institutes at Galt, Morrisburg, Collingwood, Perth, Essex and Lind- say. In addition to this, the depart- ment has decided to open offices at each of these places, in charge of the agricultural teachers, where farmers of the district may at stated hours meet and consult with the representa- tives of the department, thus obvia- ting the necessity of resorting to la- borious and tardy correspondence. The department reports and bulletins will be procurable there, and local ag- ricultural and horticultural societies, farmers' and women's institutes, and other similar organizations, may use the offices for business purposes. A special appropriation has been made by the Government to meet the ex- penses of these local representatives of the department. During the last month the young men appointed by the department to occupy these offices have beeh at the Guelph Agricultural College getting final instructions as to their course of procedure. They are now at their posts hi their respective fields, and the success of the innova- tion will be watched with interest, .*r —Many are pleased with the result of W. F. McLean's tussle with the Grand Trunk Railway over the two - cent rate. As is always the case, it will be said --"Why didn't we think of that ;" "What fools we mortals be," etc. McLean's victory is the result of a persistent effort to "do something" Our Eye Examining is not merely placing different lenses be- fore the eyes ; but a diagnosis bringing out (by the use of scientific instruments, with which we view the interior of the eye) all errors of refraction or causes of eye strain, enabling us, by the use of the glasses ground in our own laboratories, to attain absolute accuracy. THE TAIT-BROWN OPTICAL CO. EYESIGHT SPECIALISTS 237 Dundas St., London, Ont. W ING HAM General Hospital. (Under Government Inspection.) Pleasantly situated. Beautifully furnished, Open to all regularly licensed physicians. Rates for patients (which include hoard and nursing) -133.60 to $15.00 per week, according to location of room. For further Informa- tion—Address MISS KATHRINE STEVENSON, Lady Superintendent, Box 223, Wingham, Ont. Clinton. A letter posted in London, England, marked 11.45 a.m., July 19 was receiv- ed in the P. O. July 25th. Eight days from door to door is very quick travel- ling even for these days. The other morning a woman with six children made a train transfer at Clinton station. None of the children were large, but she had taken the precaution that she would not have anxiety in looking after them, for they were all securely tied together. Asked if she would like any assist- ance in getting them all on the train, she replied "no, I can manage them all right, but they are considerable of a care, nevertheless." Rev. B. Clement, of Goderich, a former Clintonian, had the narrow escape in connection with the recent disaster in London. Mr. Hamilton, of the ill-fated firm of Hamilton & Long happened to be an old friend of Mr. Clement, and he called in to see him, remaining there for a few minutes while Mrs. Clement waited outside. Mr. Clement had only left the store a few minutes when the crash came that destroyed so many lives. Mr. D. Cantelon has returned from a business trip to the West. He says the crops are looking well, but three weeks late and the whole country is in a nervous, restless state. All are hop- ing that the frost may be belated and the wheat thus be given a chance, but if it comes at the usual thne there will only be a fraction of a crop. In the meantime money is "tight." The banks have become mighty particular as to whom they will lend money and how much. Speculators, particularly those who dabble in land, cannot now get near them at all. In legitimate business, too, there is a stringency that may develop into something more serious, if the harvest is away short. BRITISH AMERICAN BUSINESS COLLEGE Toronto Oldest in Canada, the most thorough, practical courses. Unequalled facilities for good work. Rates reason- able; enter any time. FALL TERM from Sept. 3rd. Catalogue and Journal of Business Education free. T. M. WATSON PRINCIPAL 11411. --An order in Council has been pass- ed approving of a good road system for the county of Perth at an expendi- ture of $225,000, one-third to be borne by the government. There will be 200 miles of road taken over. Is Your Trouble Indigestion ? Then probably you know the evils of distention, fermentation and irrita- tion that accompany digestive tree - Wes. Next important is to know how promptly Nerviline cures. Quick as wink it relieves bloating and feeling of fullness, put the entire digestive apparatus in perfect order, makes you feel fit and fine all over, For internal pain Poison's Nerviline surpasses every known remedy. Keep it in the house always, it's a source of comfort in the hour of emergency. Large bot- tles for 25o sit all dealers, Get "Genuine" Business Education now, than wish you had after- wards. FALL TERM FROM inn OF SEPTEMBER. Attend the I ,f ELLIOTT• TORONTO, ONT. (Cor. Yonge and Alexander Ste.) and you will undoubtedly get "genuine" business training,—not the "initiation" kind. Out of 260 calls for bookkeepers, stenographers, etc., we filled only 16 of the positions. Had no one else ready when calls were received. Yes, it pays to attend this school—it doubly pays. Catalog free. W. J. ELLIOTT, Principal fIijenssejit.3 CENTRAL STAATFORD. ONT. This school, which is an old and well-established one, stands to the fore- front as the greatest Commercial and Shorthand school in the West. Our teachers are experienced instructors, courses thorough and practical. We assist graduates to positions. Write for free Catalogue. ELLIOTT & MOLAOHLAN, Principals. DOMINION BANK. HEAD OFFICE, TORONTO. Capital (paid up) - $3,633,000 Reserve (aea p ostia- - $4,720,000 Total Assets, over $51,000,000 WINGHAM BRANCH. Farmers' Notes discounted. Drafts sold on all points in Can- ada, the United States and Europe. SAVINGS DEPARTMENT. Interest allowed on deposits of $1.00 and upwards, and added to principal quarterly. D. T. HEPBURN, lianager R. Vanstone, Solicitor Protection and Safe Investment are combined in The Endowment Policies —OF-- The Dominion Life. A sound, well managed Canadian Life Assurance Company. Average rate of Interest earned in 1000 -- 6.73 PER CENT. 44 LL HA Local �.g ax WALTER • 'SS/Ingham, Out,.. The "Big Store" Wingliam, Out Jno. Kerr TABLE DELICACIES. SOME THINGS THAT ARE NEW AND DELICIOUS. NON•••N1••••••s PEA NUT BUTTER.—Imperial Pea Nut Butter contains all the nutritious parts of the Pea Nut. Recommended by Physicians as a perfect food. Suitable for Picnics, Luncheons, Camp or Cruise. Put up in Glass Jars -15c each. WALDORF RELISH.—Fancy Chop Pickles, just the thing for Picnics, &c. Put up in fancy Glass Bottles --15c each. CANNED PINEAPPLE.—Delicious chunks—only 10c a tin. Extra Quality Singapore Pineapples, put up in chunks. Every can well filled. The quality is guaranteed. NEW JELLY POWDER. -5c a package or 6 for 25 Cts. "Bee" Jelly Powder is guaranteed too give satisfaction. We have it in Strawberry, Raspberry, Vanilla, Lemon, Orange, Cherry, Pineapple and Pistachio. UPTON'S JAM.—Assorted, per Jar 10 cts.....Old English, Fig and Lemon Marmalade, large Jar, 15c ....Machonochie's Orange Marmalade, large Jar, 15c. PICKLES.—All kinds, bottle and in bulk, mixed .....White Onions, Walnuts, &c., in bottles, 10c up..... Worcestershire Sauce, per bottle, 10c. Of course you'll need a Can Opener. We have them. Best on the market. Price 5c each. We want Iarge quantities of first-class Butter in tubs or boxes. Will pay good price. •••••••••••••••••••••••••• You Make A Mistake If you buy a Piano with- out seeing our stock, comparing prices and taking into account the quality of the instrument. All the best makes always in stock — Heintzman, Newcombe, Dominion, and others. Also Organs, and the very best Sewing Machines. David Bell Stand—Opp. Skating Rink ARTHUR J. IRWIN D.D.S., L,D.S. Doctor of Dental Surgery of the Pen- nsylvania. College and Licentiate of Dental Surgery of Ontario. —Office in Macdonald Block— Office closed Wednesday afternoons during June, July and August. W. J. PRICE B.S.A., L,D.S., D.D.S. Honor Graduate of University of Toronto and Licentiate of Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario. OFFICIO IN BEAVER BLOCS — WINCHAM Office closed Wednesday afternoons during June, July, August. I , , , , , , , * , , * , , , , , , , , , , v .. .. v v v v. v Y Y w. ***** ******************** * A Clearance Sale Of the Following Goods at COST and Less :— Beautiful Flowered Muslim, regular 300 at 250 20c It" 20o at 17o 15c at 123 D. & A. Corsets, up-to-date, a few to be cleaned out— Regular $1.00 at 80c Regular 75c at Goo „ " is " 25c at „ Ladies' Black Kid Gloves, regular $1.25 at 80o " " 1.00 at 60c Ladies' Ready-made Whitewear, odd lines, cheap- - White Lawn Shirtwaists, embroidery trimmed, reg. $1.50 for $1.00 " " " " " 1.25 for 4)00 White, fine, Swiss embroidered front Waist end, reg. $2.50 at $1.75 Black �Sateen Underskirts, regular $1.40 at $1.25 1.25 at 1.00 DRESS GOODS of every color, positively to be cleaned out at half price. Come and see, anyway ; we will be pleased to show you what we are offering. Our stock of FLANNELETTES is the largest and most complete in town. We cannot replace them at the price we ask from you, We handle the Ideal Skirt Supporter ; the best thing in that line ever invented. We have the "Renown Brand" Listowel flour at $2,40 per cwt. Try it, it is good. Chop for Sale. Try "Bug Death" for potatoes and all bushes and shrubs. It is a plant food as well as a bug exterminator. A. large stock of Canned Goods --- Salmon, Tomatoes, Peas and Corn at reduced prices. Fresh Groceries always on hand. Everybody welcome. A. Mills