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sersonaYs
A. Wilford spent Sunday at his
home in Blyth,.
Mr, Jno. Wilford of Blyth was in
town on Friday last.
Andrew Small of Orangeville was
home a few days last week,
Chester Davis of Toronto was in
town on Tuesday of this week.
Contractor Sandy of Lochalsh made
a business trip to Winghatn on Mon -
clay.
141iss Belle Robinson returned home
last week from an extended visit in
the West.
Mrs. Thomas of Chicago spent a few
days dining the .past week with her
sister, Miss Houghton. •
Rev. Mr. Meyer and wife, of Mild-
may, are guests of Mr. Hooey this
week. Mrs. Meyer is a neice of Mr.
Hooey.
Mr. Jas. Mitchell returned to Elk
Rapids, Mich., this week, after an ex-
tended visit with his sister, Mrs. A.
J. Nicholls.
Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Cummings of Lis-
towel are visiting in town. Mr. C. is
just recovering from an attack of
typhoid fever.
Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Dey and family
removed to London on Saturday. Jiro
has a good run on the G. T. R, be-
tween London and Hamilton.
Miss M. Hammond is in attendance
at the London Conference Epworth
League Convention, which is being
held at St. Thomas this week.
Mr. and Mrs. W. Stone and son Car-
rot of New York City, who have been
guests of Mrs. John Messer of Blue -
vale Boundary, have returned home,
after spending a pleasant time with
their friends in that vicinity.
Mr Josh.
Bateman of Toronto, for-
merly a resident of Wingham, gave
his friends here a call on Tuesday.
He is now head baggageman• in the
Union station, Toronto, and had been
visiting his father near Brussels.
Miss Howson, who has been'spend-
ing the summer with her brother,
Rev. W. G. Howson, commenced her
return journey to her home in Eng-
land, on Monday last. Mr. Howson
accompanied her as far as Toronto.
Mr. W. H. Hall, of Meaford, spent
Sunday with his brother, the editor of
the Advance. He is an expert on
Water -wheels, and represents Barber
& Son, manufacturers. He has recent-
ly installed wheels of this excellent
make, in Brantford, Ayton and For-
mosa.
Rev. J. C. McCracken, of Ilderton,
spent Sunday last with his parents in
town. In the absence of Rev. T. S.
Boyle, Mr. McCracken conducted the
services in St. Paul's church.
Captain Pease and Captain Andrew
are the new lady officers in command
of local corps of the Salvation Army.
They have had considerable experi-
ence, having been together in the
Klondike. They began their work
here+
last week. Ensign Banks auks has
been sent to Petrolea.
Next Sunday anniversary services
will be held in St. Andrew's Presby-
terian Chu! eh, Wingham. Rev.
Root Martin, t of Knox Church, Strat-
ford,
fore, will preach morning and even-
ing. The pastor, Rev. D. Perrie, will
preach in Stratford, and in the after-
noon, address the Y. M. C. A. there.
The pastor of the Baptist Church
will occupy his own pulpit next Lord's
Day. Subjects : -- Morning, "The
Fourth Beatitude or the Blessedness
of Spiritual Hunger." In the even-
ing, the pastor will preach the third
sermon on the Lord's Prayer, en-
titled : - "The Sonship of the Be-
liever."
Evangelistic Services.
Evangelistic services were com-
menced last Sunday in Wingham
Methodist church. In the morning,
Rev. Geo. Baker of Bluevale preached
from the words -"Grieve not the
Holy Spirit of God," and in an earnest
practical manner showed how even
Christian people grieved the Spirit.
Evangelist Ranton concluded the ser-
vice with announcement of the week's
services. In the evening, Me. Ranton
delivered an excellent discourse on the
topic VhY'am
I a Christian," basing
his remarks on the words -"To whom
she'll we go, Thou hast the words of
eternal lie." The reason given, was -
Because Christ has solved three pro-
blems for which no other solution can
be found : 1st -The Sin problem.
2nd -The problem of our complex
nature. 3rd -The problem of the
future. Mr. Ranton closed with an
earnest appeal, and about twenty per-
sons stood up as an indication of their
desire to lead the Christian life. The
services are giving indications of
being successful. Mr. Ranton is an
efi'eetive speaker, He will preach at
both services on Sunday next. Ser-
vices every evening next week, except
Saturday. Corso ; you're welcome.
THE LOCAs, MARKETS.
Wheat .$1.00 to $1.05
Oats .50
Barley .00
Peas .8,i
Floor $2.80 to $3.25
Hay $13.00 to $15.00
Butter .24
Eggs . .22
Potatoes, per bushel .00
Live hogs $0.00
Toronto markets on page 2.
GUY BROS. COMING.
The ever popular Guy Bros.' Min-
etrele will be at the Wingham Opera
Honest for one performance only,
Monday evening, Oet. 28th. The Goy
Bros.' Minstrels corse this season with
a brand new snow, elegant costumes,
s
•and beautiful olectr•ic,tl
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efetial teener
1cett, with ythe usual good singing
and wuale. Secure seats noW. Ilan
tit McKibbon's drug sten*.
The Wingham Advance.
THE UPUUOLSTERY FACTORY.
A Progressive Wingham Firm Turning
Out Handsome Goods.
One day recently, a representative
of the Advance had the pleasure of a
four through the extensive Uphol-
stery factory of Walker and Clegg,
which is recognized as one of the most
valued of Wingham's industries. Ac-
companied by Mr. Clegg, the scribe
wended his way through room after
room, from floor to floor, and from
office to engine room. It was inter-
esting to watch the processes of
manufacture, and receive the infor-
mation so willingly given by Mr.
Clegg, who is thoroughly conversant
with the business in all its details.
This enterprising firm began busi-
ness in Wingham about eight years
ago in a two storey frame structure
about sixty feet long. Compared with
present facilities and output, the be-
ginning was small, but back of the
enterprise were capital, energy, enter-
prise, and a thorough knowledge of
the business in all its details. Besides
these, there was an essential, viz., the
manufacture of articles of home com-
fort, that people in these days require.
The product of this factory is chief-
ly Upholstered goods, and these are
made in great variety of style. Most
of the timber used is American oak,
and costs from $00 to $70 per thou-
sand feet, and is necessarily of excel-
lent quality and grain. The coverings
embrace choice plush of English and
German manufacture, and beautiful
figured silks from the looms of French
factories. Handsome d erne and attractive
titr'v
e
as these'are, the less showy and more
substantial leather -covered styles are
becoming very popular.
The great West and New Ontario,
where money is plentiful, furnish ex-
cellent markets for these goods. For
instance, Mr. Clegg showed us a hand-
some chair, worth $30 retail. An or-
der is now in hand for twenty of these
for Mr. Juo. Martin of Cobalt (former-
ly of Wawanosh). Another order of
eighteen, for a more expensive chair,
is booked from New Liskeard. The
'styles of shape, size and finish are
numerous, and the difficulty would
seem to be -what to choose. We
noted some handsome outfits for gen-
tlemen's club rooms in Victoria and
Winnipeg.
The writer well remembers calling
on Mr. Clegg, when he was busy fit-
ting up the old framebuilding eight
years ago, to commence business in
Wingham, and the change is wonder-
ful. Soon, the business outgrew the
130 foot frame building, and a brick
factory, 120 feet long, 40 feet wide and
three storeys high was erected. The
following year; this proved too small
and a fourth storey was added. Many
thought the limit was then reached,
but tri
! sY ear another addition,
t55 x 53
and four storeys high, was erected,
and this is now to be steam -heated
like the rest of the factory. In addi-
tion to this, a fine system of drying -
kilns has been completed, capable of
containing fifty thousand feet of lum-
ber. It appears to be but a question
of short time, when the original frame
structure will be pulled down and give
way to another four storey addition.
The firm hopes to see this additional
improvement before long.
At present, there are in all, about
seventy employees, but Mr. Clegg in-
formed the reporter, that he hopes
before long to increase the number to
one hundred. The present conditions
in the great market of the West, ren-
der it wise to exercise caution. But
these conditions are probably only
temporary, and ere long more men
must be employed. Even now, the
wage pay sheet shows from $500 to
$000 weekly, or about $30,000 a year.
To have this much cash circulated in
town means something to the business
men of Wingham.
Down in the engine room a fine
Wheelock engine furnishes the motive
power, and in an adjacent room, a 125
horse power boiler generates the
steam.
Another improvement is contem-
plated. A track will soon be laid from.
the packing roots in the new addition,
to the G. T. R. freight shed. Goods
can then be loaded on a hand car in
the packing room, and then pushed
across to the freight shed, thus saving
time and drayage.
The show room has some elegant
samples of the finished product of this
up-to-date factory.
The Advaneo wishes the progressive
firm of Walker & Clegg continued
success and increased business.
NoTIci.---Persons in doubt as to
whether they should wear glasses or
not, should call and have their eyes
scientifically tested, and all advice free
of charge, by C. It, Wilkinson,quali-
fied English Optician, at Mr. W Pat-
terscin's Jewellery store, Wingham,
every Saturday from 2.30 to 8 p.rn.
Dn. Ovules, M. D., London, Eye and
Ear Surgeon, will be at 11IcKibbon's
drug store, on Tuesday, October 20.
Cataract, suint, failing eyesight,
nasal catarrh, deafness, bead noises
treated and glasses properly fitted.
hours• .2.80 to 8 p. rrr.
Dr. 'Nelsen Tait of 408 Spading Ave.,
Toronto, will be at the ueenslc
Hotel,
"..
Win hair on I Tula November st
frnrng8 a.m. till 10. .m.. for ion alta
tion in diseases of Eye, Ear, Nose and
Throat. Classes fitted.
WINGHAM, ONT., THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1907.
PRESENTATION OF PRIZES.
The High School Field Day Will Be
An Annual Event.
The prizes won by the various suc-
cessful contestants on nigh School
Field Day were presented at a meet-
ing of the students in the Assembly
Hall on Friday evening. Principal
Taylor occupied the chair. The prizes
won by the young ladies were pre-
sented by Rev, Mr. Perste. The win-
ners in the Junior boys' events re-
ceived their trophies at the hands of
Mr. Smith, who had a -friendly word
for each of the budding athletes. Mr.
Workman presented the prizes won
by the Senior boys. Tho presenta-
tiens were interspersed with musical
numbers furnished by students and
friends of the school.
The following is a detailed summary
of the results in the various events on
Field Day :-
One mile run, senior -W. McLean,
N. Higgins, H. Mutton.
100 yards, senior -W. McLean, E.
Robinson, N. Higgins.
Hurdle race -W. McLean, E. Robin-
son, E. Currie.
Running hop, step and jump, senior
-E. Robinson, W. McLean, R. Stack-
house.
Running broad jump, senior -W.
McLean, R. Stackhouse, E. Robinson.
Standing broad jump, senior -E.
Robinson, R. Stackhouse, 0. Knox.
High jump, senior -E. Currie; E.
Robinson and W. McLean, equal.
Half -mile run, junior -S. Elliott, G.
Treleaven, A. Pugh.
100 yard, junior -E. Patterson, G.
Treleaven, R. Turvey.
Running broad jump, junior -G.
Treleaven, F. Gillespie,. Patterson.
Hop, step and jump, junior -E, Pat-
terson, G. Treleaven, R. Turvey.
Standing broad jump, junior -S. El-
liott, S. Orr, F. Gillespie.
High jump, junior -S, Orr, G. Tre-
leaven, F. Gillespie.
Sack race -M. White, A. Hart.
Three-legged race -F. Calhoun and
W. Simmons, E. Porter and R. Mac-
Kersie.
Fatigue race -R. MacKersie and E.
Wiley, J. Holmes and C. Wilson.
Throwing ball -Herbert Dore, W.
Jackson.
Boot race -M. White, R. Gallagher.
- GIRLS' EVENTS.
Throwing ball, senior -M. Currie,
M. Bushfield.
Throwing ball, junior -M. VanNor-
man, L. Ross.
Needle race --H. Jackson and M.
VanNorman.
100 yards, senior -M. McDonald.
100 yards, junior -M. VanNorman.
Nail race -M. Anderson.
Throwing and catching ball -M. An-
derson and E. Peddle, M. Bushfield
and M. Mason.
The baseball game between teams
chosen from the girls of the two lower
forms and the two upper forms, re-
sulted in favor of the seniors, the
score being 14-6
The championships were won as
follows :•
-
Senior boys -W, J. McLean.
Junior boys -G. Trleaven.
Girls -M. VanNorman.
The students desire to thank all
who contributed towards the prize
list.
E. L. CONVENTION.
A Successful Gathering Of Epworth
Leaguers Of Wingham District.
A very successful Convention of the
Epworth Leagues of the Wingham
District was held in Brussels on Tues-
day and Wednesday of last week.
Some excellent papers and addresses
were given, and the delegates were
most hospitably entertained by the
Brussels people. From the Post, we
;glean the following :-
The new Executive purpose making
a push in advancing League work in
the District.
Secretary Rivers looked after his
work in excellent form and in a most
agreeable manner.
A hearty vote of thanks was. passed
to the League and friends in Brussels
for their generous hospitality.
A resolution was adopted that the
District Executive be asked to urge
the formation of Junior Leagues
wherever possible.
An interesting discussion was taken
part in by a number of delegates as to
the advisibilityy of Union Conventions
between the Sunday School and Bp -
worth League District organiza-
tions.
The Leaguers were eAked, through
the delegates or pastors present, to
actively aid in Local Option work
both as to its campaigns and the
carrying out of its provisions when
carried,
The Sumpter School question came
up for review and expressions of
opinion were voiced. Nominating
Committee was asked to appoint a
Simmer School Committee to work in
conjunction with the District Execu-
tive. Its members are Mr. Connie°,
Kineardine •; D. C. Taylor, Lueknow ;
and Rev, E. 0, Powell, Brussels.
The report of the Nominating Com-
mittee was presented as follows :-
Hon. President, Rev. IL W. Locke,
I{incardine; President, W. S. Paw.
eat, Br s
as els • See.•Treas. Rev. G.
W. Rivera, B. D. Belgrave ; Repre-
sentative to Conference, Rev. T. W.
lllatehfnrcl, 13, A., Ripley.; 1st Vice
Pres., D. C. Taylor. Lneknow ; 2nd
Vic,- e v "
Vice -Pres., t Pr s. Ice . T. aiv •
E. Sawyer,
.
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LIrcknow • 3rd Vis -
V c fres., Miss :;osis
Pearson, Ethel ; 4th Viee-Pres., W. T.
Nall, Wingham • 5th Vice.Pres„ Mrs,
(Rev.) Finlay', V 'hiteehnrch,
LOCAL OPTION NOTES.
(lay the Local Option Committee,)
One hundred Local Option cam-
paigns in the Province of Ontario,
Intemperance is the greatest social
curse of the age, It is the parent
curse from which many others spring.
It thwarts the work of the Church
and breaks down much of the good
that ministers of the Gospel are the
means of building up.
In what Church do we find thor-
ough organization of the membership
for temperance work ?
Inland Revenue returns show a de-
crease of forty-five per cent. in excise
receipts in Owen Sound district and
an increase elsewhere in Ontario. Tho
comparison between Owen Sound and
other districts is striking. In the
Owen Sound district, 35 liquor licenses
have been cut off by Local Option.
The territory between Georgian Bay
and Lake Iinron and about two town-
ships wide, is now practically all un-
der Local Option. -[Pioneer.
Why should the wives and children
lack nourishment, sufficient clothing,
etc., while the men spend money in
buying liquor, which not only injures
the system and destroys manhood,
but also makes man unreasonable,
selfish and deceitful ?
Let us rid ourselves of this evil.
Citizens awake ! Get busy.
Protect the families constantly mov-
ing into our town.
Remove the temptation from• our
boys. Parents see to it that your
children are pledged abstainers; you
will never regret it.
UP, AWAY 1
Time is flying, flying, flying,
Men are sinking down and dying.
Hearts are aching, aching, aching,
Every moment hearts are breaking.
Drink is raging, raging, raging,
Battled hosts are now engaging.
Men are falling, falling, falling,
Hear the Master calling, calling.
Up, away 1 Up, away ! .
For the Master calls the workers out
to -day.
Is the bar -room a good place to edu-
cate the young men who are to be the
husbands of our daughters ?
Do your boys get good habits in the
bar -room, that will make thein good
men, or habits that, will make there
good-for-nothing men.
If no money was spent in bar -rooms,
would there not be more good trade,
and less bad debts in business ?
During the past six years, out of 150
chance's to repeal local option by-laws
by a simple majority vote, there has
been only one, successful. This surely
proves how • satisfactorylocal option
works.
• "'Woe unto him that giveth his
neighbor drink, that putteth thy bot-
tle to him, and makest him drunken
also, that thou mayest look upon their
nakedness."-(Hab. 2: 15.) Can any
individual by his vote and influence
countenance a business which God has
evidently pronounced a woe against.
If he does, that woe most assuredly
applies to him also.
If each. of the five hotels of town
have a daily bar income of $20 (which
we are led to believe is a very liberal
estimate,) money is spent in Wing -
ham every 18 months for strong drink
to the value of all its hotels. Would
not this amount in the pockets of our
citizens increase trade to an extent
that would greatly off -set the amount
lost byfew who nor a would. id elsewhere
g o elsewh •
e
with their trade, because of their in-
ability to obtain liquor to drink
here.
J. C. ROCKWELL'S SUNNY SOUTH CO.
After years of experience with the
greatest colored shows of recent times
and years of endeavor as manager of
his own aggregation, J. C. Rockwell
has reached a secure place in the
recognition of the theatre going pub-
lic. To -day, his New Sunny South
company, which will appear in the
Opera House, Wingham, Thursday
evening, Oct. 31st, is one of the strong-
est and most complete colored shows
ever sent on the road. Mr. Rockwell
does not believe in putting the greater
part of his salary allotment into one
or two acts and allowing the balance
of the performance to suffer through
the employment of cheaper ones,
which always disgust the experienced
patron, but he has found that the ex-
penditure of money for the purpose of
making each act And detail complete,
pays twice over in the receipts. This
explains why the Sunnyy South Co.
always gives unbounded satisfaction.
The company is composed of 25 color-
ed people, eaeh and everyone an ex-
pert in specialty work, who do every-
thing funny that derides can do so
well, and keep the andieneo in a con-
stant state of laughter and excitement
from &tart to finish. The high-class
solo concert band which accompanies
the organization, will head the "Boon"
town parade at noon. Seats are now
on sale at McKibbon's drug store.
Prices, 25, $5 and 50 ets.
(GIANT TRIPLETS "Currency" "Tobe"
and "Stag" Chewing Tobaccoes, in big
plugs. Quality always the same.
Auction Sale.
Mr. Irwin Elliott of East Wawa -
nosh has rented his farm, lot 41, coh.
13, and will hold a clearing, unre-
served sale, on Wednesday, Oct. 30th,
with J. Purvis wielding the hammer.
Stock and implements, corn in shock,
turnips, grain, etc., all must go. Sale
at one o'clock. Watch for posters
and see full particulars.
Purchased in Southampton.
Messrs, Thos. and II. 0. Bell are in
Southampton this week. They have
definitely decided to engage in the
manufacture of furniture there, and
have purchased the Southampton fac-
tory, so that their future location is
definitely settled. They are now tak-
ing stock, and get possession this
week. Air. H. 0. Bell will remove
very soon, but Mr. Bell, sr., will re-
main here until spring. We fear, that
eventually, this purchase means the
removal of several families from our
town.
Say, "The Little • Eaton" is swell.
My, they have beautiful Ladies' Coats
at "The Little Eaton."
Business Brisk.
Bev. Wm. Lowe, of London, form-
erly Rector of St. Paul's, Wingham,
writes the Advance as follows :-"Per-
haps some of my Wingham friends
will be glad to hear that I have been
doing a rushing business of late in the
matrimonial line. I have united six
couples since Sept. at five dollars per
couple. Among them my old friend
Wm. Dawson, of Culross. I would
like to tie up some of the many old
bachelors, elo if not all, in
,
Win ham D.
Wingham,
Bell, W. Greer, Dr. Agnew and
others. My people gave one hundred
and ten dollars last Sunday at our
Thanksgiving Services, besides one
hundred and fifty dollars the week be-
fore for the Jubilee Fund. They cer-
tainly have done wonders in the last
two years."
Death Of Mrs. Archer.
There passed away on Friday last,
at the home of her father, Mr. John
Pugsley, Mary Nettie, beloved wife of
Mr. Wm. Archer, of Hullet township.
Deceased had been in ill health for
several months with a complication of
troubles, and two weeks prior to her
death, she came to Wingham, think-
ing the change would do her good.
But disease had gained such inroads
upon her system, that she gradually
grew worse and passed away on the
18th. Mrs. Archer was born near
Hamilton in the township of Bin -
brook. She leaves no family except
her bereaved husband. She leaves
several sisters, one, Miss Eunice lives
in W ingbam with her father ; an-
other, Mrs. Small resides near Clin-
ton, and a third is, Mrs. Parsons of
Bayfield. Deceased was a member of
the Methodist Church, and when in
health, took an active part in church
work. The bereaved family feel
grateful for the kindness of Wing -
ham ladies during
their trouble, and
appreciate the kindly sympathy indi-
cated by the floral tributes. The fun-
eral took place on Sunday to the
cemetery in East Wawanosb, Rev.
Mr. Beewash conducting the ser-
vice.
WANTED. -Five hundred men and
boys to buy Clothing at H. E. Isard
& Oo. Big Bargains in Suits and
Overcoats.
RunnERs.-We have Women's Rub-
bers for 50c a pair, Storm Rubbers 65e.
See thein, at -W. J. Greer's.
S. Gracey is having a special, clear-
ing ont Sale of Furniture all through
October, in order to make room. This
is your opportunity.
Werra W.NTED.-I am anxious to
secure work by the day, at washing,
housecleaning, &c. -Mrs. Gowdy, next
door to Salvation Army barracks.
T
THANKSGIVING
Fowl's -We want
large quantities of fat, dry picked
Turkeys, Geese, Ducks and Chickens,
delivered not later than Oct. 22nd.
Ono. 1+., KING.
W. 11. S. LITERARY SOCIETY.
The students of the Wingham High
School have formed a Literary
Society. The election of its first Exe-
cutive was held on Tuesday and the
various offices were keenly contested.
If the enthusiarn manifested is a
criterion, it is safe to say that this
feature of high school life will be de-
cidedly popular. At the close of the
afternoon session the "electors" gath-
ered in large numbers in the As-
sembly Room to listen to the speeches
of the successful candidates. The re-
sults of the election were as follows :--
Icon. Pres. -Dr. J. Wilson (acc.)
President -•-T, E. Robinson.
1st Vice -Pres. -Miss E. Musgrove.
2nd Viee-Pres.•-4t, Moffatt,
Secretary --Miss M. Gordon,
Treasurer ----I1, Atilt ton.
Press Reporters --Miss M. Rosa, IT.
Green.
Executive Committee: --Form IV-
: Hiss V. Davidson, E. Currie ; Form
III -Miss B. Marsalee, 'l V. McLean ;
Form TI -Miss L. Green, W. Earngey;
Form I ---Miss L Ti lin G.'Itc(eaver�.
Tipling,
The Editor of the "Journal" will be
appointed' letter.
The Literary Society will hold an
entertainment in lire Assembly Hall
next Timedty evening, when Dr. P.
Macdonald Will give Lime -light views
and an address on "England."
Next Sunday Afternoon.
In the Town Hall, next Sunday
afternoon, Rev, A, H, Ranton will de-
liver an address entitled, "From the
Bar -room to the Pulpit." This lec-
ture is to ,nen and boys only, and will
commence at 3.15. Mr. Ranton was
formerly a bar -tender in the Seldon
House, Owen Sound, but for several
years has been an accredited minis-
ter in the Methodist Church. Admis-
sion by ticket only ; tickets are free,
but those who go, are invited to bring
with them an offering to go to Mis.
sions, Benevolence and -Charity.
Doors open at 2.45.
This Thursday Evening.
Thursday evening of this week is
the date of the Supper and Concert
under the auspices of the Ladies'
Auxiliary of Wingham Hospital.
Supper served from 5.30 to 8; concert
to follow. The ladies of the Auxiliary
are grateful to all who have assisted
in this work, especially to those in the
country who have promised assist-
ance.- It was pot possible for the
ladies to call on every one, but to all
who have in any way contributed to
the Supper, or promised contributions
to the support of the Hospital during
the coming winter, the sincere thanks
of the Auxiliary are tendered.
The New Bank.
Though late in the season, the work
has begun in earnest for the erection
of the fine new home of the Canadian
Bank of Commerce. Mr. Mackenzie,
who purchased the old buildings on
the site has removed then, and pur-
poses using the material er'a•1 t o
construct
dwelling -houses. The surveyor was
here on Monday taking levels, etc.,
and material is now being put on
the ground. The contract has been
given to the Provincial Construction
Co., of Toronto, and the representa-
tive of the Company, Mr. Betts, is
here and will remain throughout the
progress of the work. Mr. Betts pro-
mises to have the buildings ready for
occupation by the first of January
next.
Now is the time to invest your
money in Fall and Winter Footwear.
Great values at W. J. Greer's.
Brussels Burglarized.
"Troubles seldom come alone" it is
said, and this was again proven by
Postmaster Farrow. Last week Mrs.
Farrow died (see items under Brus-
sels) and Mr. Farrow returned on Sat-
urday from Thorndale, where inter-
ment took place. Early the next
morning, apparently between two and
three o'clock, burglars entered the
Postoffice by one of the back win-
dows, and blew open the safe, and
took everything that was of value, in-
cluding $153 worth of stamps, $9t in
cash, besides $50 Mr. Farrow had laid
there, with which to pay
funeral era1
ex-
penses
of his wife, and some valuable
documents. The report of the ex-
plosion was heard by about six per-
sons, but not hearing an
more noise,
,
they did not make any stir. The
burglars had a rig _and one of the vil-
lagers heard the rig going south at
a rapid rate. Provincial detective
Greer was in Brus"sels on Monday try-
ing to get some clew, also Deputy P.
0. Inspector Fisher from London.
Death Of Joseph Clegg.
Our Belgrave correspondent has
favored us with the following refer-
ence to the death of Mr. Joseph Clegg,
of Morris, which occurred on Satur-
day last. Mr. Clegg was a highly-
respected- resident of Mortis, and one
of the first settlers of the township.
For some time past, his health had
not been in the very best condition,
and yet the end came suddenly and
very unexpectedly to his family and
to the community. The cause is
ascribed to heart -failure. Mr, Clegg
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was born i G c,rr h township, wnshiP+ abort
sixty-seven years ago, and came to
Morris with the rest of his father's
family, about fifty years ago. They
settled on the 5th line, near Sunshine,
and there he lived continuously until
the messenger came. He followed
the business of buying and exporting
cattle and was therefore widely
known throughout the country. Mr.
Clegg was a member of the Metho-
dist Church, an official of the Bel-
gravt, circuit, and one of the pillars of
the Sunshine appointment. In poli-
tical matters, he adhered to the Con-
servative party, and was a member of
Brussels L. 0. L., who laid their de-
ceased brother to rest with the ritual
of the Order. Mr, Clegg will not only
be missed by his family, but by the
surrounding country. He leaves a
sorrowing widow, two sons -John, on
the faun at Sunshine, and R. 3., of
Belgrave, and two daughters-Lindia
and Frankie, itt home. Win. Clegg,
formerly of Wingham, and Frank, of
Washington territory (formerly of
Morris) are brothers of deceased.
The remains were laid to rest in Sun-
shine cemetery en Tuesday afternoon,
service being eonducted by his pastor,
Rev. G. W. Revers, assisted by Rev.
Geo. Miter of Biuovale, and Ices'. A.
1. Jones of Auburn. The funeral
was it very large one. The bereaved
family have the sympathy of the
community, in their sorrow.
WANTin,-..Chioice flub Butter, 240
to 27c, Fresh Eggs, 22e to 23c. Also
large quantities Riled Apples and
Feathers. -•(1 o, tE. Ettio.
SUBSCRIPTION { $1.00 Pslt YEAR zN ARYANC$.
$1,50 TO SU33SCRIBERti IN U.
local 'ff tems
Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers.
Get Parnell's Bread, at Christie's.
Try R. Johnston for your Rubbers.
Have you been in The Little Eaton?
Jas. Walker has added thirty feet to
his furniture store.
GIRL WANTED. -For general house-
work. -Mrs. Dent, Centre St.
Mr, Richards, who has secured 'a
situation in Berlin, removed his faini-
ly there, this week.
Stepping on a rusty nail on Monday
gave Herb, Bugg a sore foot, and he
is obliged to use a crutch.
Funs, Funs, Forts. -We have them
in large variety.-GEo. E. KING.
GIRL WANTED. -Tc go to Toronto ;
apply to Mrs. C. J. Graham, Shuter
street.
Wm. Carruthers of Turnberry has
purchased Wallace Hough's house and
lot in the southeast end of town.
This morning (Wednesd`ay) Mr. H.
Ball is in a state of unconsciousness.
His condition is regarded as critical.
The deer season opens November
1st, and Game Warden Phippen has
the licenses ready to fill out for the
hunters, when required.
GIRL WANTED. -For general house-
work. Apply to -Mrs. John Ritchie,
Centre street.
Coming out in a new pair of Shoes
for Thanks wing ? No Shoes better
than ours. -W. J. Greer.
Notwithstanding the enlarged size
of the Advance, our advertisers are
still so eager for space, that it taxes
us to give them all they desire.
On Wednesday, the Canada Mfrs'.
factories in town commenced to run
on the eight hour day, on account of
business being slack at present.
Twenty-two dollar•s,is being paid for
hay per ton at Collingwood. The out-
look there is so dark for the winter
that stock is being sacrificed at almost
any price.
Fon SALE. -Two new Base Burner
Coal Stoves, Radiant Ilome and Art
Treasure. -At "The Little Eaton"?
HIGHEST CASH PRICE. -For Hides,
Skins, Tallow and Wool, at Wingham
Tannery. -W. D. Pringle. 8-20
• Mr. Davis has sold two vacant lots,
opposite the High School, to Wesley
Cornell, who intends to erect a terrace
of dwelling houses thereon, Rumor
says operations will begin at once.
At a meeting of the temperance
workers of Godericb, held last week,
it was decided that the work of edu-
cating the public along the lines of
local option should be continued, but
that the vote on the question should
not be taken until aear from next
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January.
Women's Rubbers in high or low
cut, Storm Rubbers, Sandals, etc., 50c
to 85c a pair. -W. J. Greer.
Young married folks or old married
folks, if you are wanting to get Furni-
ture, take advantage of S. Gracey's
Special Clearing Sale in all lines.
Mr, T. S. Borden, who removed
from Wingham to London about
three years ago, met with an accident
on Friday last. One of his hands was
caught in a lithographic press, and it
was thought at first that the hand
would have to be amputated, but it is
now believed that it can be saved.
It is said that 1007 will have fifty-
three Sundays, and that such a thing
will not occur for 110 years. That
will .be long after Wingham editors
and most of their present subscribers
have gone home to the mansions
above. We are not responsible for
any error in the figures•given above.
Clearing Sale of all Ladies' Fur
Jackets. -Geo. E. King.
A nice 4 -piece ee 18 Parlor Suite te
for
13.50 ; nice 5 - piece $38 Parlor Suite,
$:30.00 ; 5 -piece
$52.00 Rug' Suite for
$40.00 ; Sideboards for $15.00, at -S.
Gracey's.
Word has been received from Miss
Lizzie Elliott, who is receiving treat-
ment in a Buffalo hospital. Although
Miss Elliott has been bed -ridden for
seven years, the physicians hope to
effect a cure. Curvature of the spine
is the ailment and she has suffered
intensely.
Fanning is a business which re-
quires access to practical business in-
formation, This is supplied in the
columns of the Weekly Sun. The
secret of the growing popularity of
this paper lies in its untiring devotion
to the interests of the farmer. The
memory of the good it has done will
remain long after the subscription
price is forgotten. To be posted a
farmer must read Tho Sun,
Funxlmuln Fox S-1I.r.--I offer by
private sale, a large quantity of house-
hold furniture, bedding. stoves,
kitchen utensils, etc, Intending pur-
chasers will please call on the after-
noons r evenings of Thursday. Fri-
dayandSat d v, this week. ---W. Y.
Lloyd, corner of John and Minnie
streets.
BIR1 US.
King -In Culross, Oct. Lyth, to Mr.
and Mrs Geo. King, it son,
Irwin. --On Oet, 10th, in East Wawa-
Wawa -
nosh, to Mr•
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, . Thos. Erwin,
a daughter.
g ter.
Leishman -=•In Etat Wawanosh, on
Oct. 'lest, to Mr. and Acre, Alex,
I.elslnnan, a daughter.
We Sell
Chocolates
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Bon Bons
FRESH SUPPLY
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dine. It's not oris function to 1
attend to dressing t Turkey,
but it IS our business attend
to DRESSING THE FEET.
Old feet or young feet, big
feet or little feet -we've dressing
for all of them.
Rubbers, all sizes, all prices -
that will keep the feet dry.
SEE US FOR TRUNKS
AND VALISES.
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For Fall and early
Winter wear are in.
We are showing a
wide variety of the
best Shoes ever of-
fered in Wingham.
We carry a most
complete assortment
of Boys' and Girls'
Shoes ani Rubbers
of every description.•-••
Call and see us.
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Not a bit. it's true wit have
laid in an immense stook of
Wall raper, but its the newest
and moat attractive in town, $c
therefore sure to sell rap,%31y.
We'd like you to tape the dis-
play while the goods at, fresh:
And clean,
R. E. SAUNDER8
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