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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1908-03-12, Page 135T11 YEAR, NO, 28, Pereonaba Torn Cartwright left on Monday fol. Toronto. Fred Rush of Toronto is spending a few weeks in town. Mrs. Carson le vieiting her sister in Goderich this week, Aliss Henderson 0 Montreal is visit - tog at Mr. 0. N. Griffin's. Mrs. J. D. Burns is spending a, few days in London this week. Alise 'liable Shiell spent last week with friends in Palmerston. Airs, J, Lennox and son are visiting friends in the vicinity of Gorrie. M. E. P. Paulin of Goderich spent a couple of clays in town last week. Miss • Cunningham of Orilfla has taken a position in Geo. E. King's store. Mr. McKinnon of Toronto was a visitor at ?*jr. W, J, Howson's over Sunday. Mrs. D. Rush returned. home frotn Toronto last week, where she had been visiting. Mrs. Mitchell and. little daughter of Clinton. spent Sunday with the loan- er's sister, Ales. W. Henry. Mrs. A. Bennett of Lucknow has re- turned home after spending a couple of weeks with Mrs. Wm, Arneeur. Miss lenemy Green retarned to Woodstock this week, after spending a couple of months at her home here. Mrs. Robson of Palmerston le spend- ing some time with Mrs. M. W. Arm- steong, who has been ill for the past few weeks. Miss Ellen Coulter of Ripley airived in town on Monday to take a Com- mercial course at the Wingham Busi- ness College. Miss Clara Godfrey returned to her home in • London this week, after spending some time in town nursing her aunt, Miss Wilkinson. . 1 Mrs, Andrew Morton of Scotland, who has been spendingthe winter with i relatives in Canada, s at present visiting her brother, Mr. J. A. Morton. • Rev. Wm. Lowe, of London, and Mr. Wilford of Myth, were in town on Tuesday, on thew way to the Orange Grand Lodge, which is in session this week in Mt. Forest. Miss Olive Fitzsimmons of Toronto is spending a couple of months at her home in Morris. She has been under the doctor's care since New Year's, and is home to recuperate. Mr. and. Mrs. Jos. Parker, who are down from the West on their wedding tour, are spending a while at Wm. Clegg's. 1st line, Morris. Joe is a for- rner boy, and a brother of Ira Parker of town. WA,zrrED,—A ton of roll butter dai- ly, 27c; fresh gathered. eggs, 25c; also any quantity of dried apples, feathers, etc.—G. E. King. Fon SALE.—Having disposed of my Grocery & Crockery business I now offer my residence for sale on corner of John and Carling Streets. Solid •brick two story, ten rooms with one lot or two; fine locality. • C. N. Griffin. THE LOCAL MARKET. Wheat . 93e Oats 50c Barley • (30c Peas •78 to 80c Flour $2.50 to $3.15 flay 413.00 to $15.00 Butter... 25c Eggs ..... . • ., 25c Potatoes 60 to 70c Live bogs. ... ... . .. . ....$4.75 Belgrave. Mr. and Mrs. Bryant of Hullett Sun- dayed at Wm. Wray's., , Mr. Edraonds of Kippen spent a few days hest week with Mr, and Mrs. Bates. John Fells has sold his brick cottage in the village to Walter Scott of East 'aVa,wanosh. Joe Wilkinson has engaged with Geo. Proctor, 5t1t line, Morris, for the coming summer. ReV. and Mrs. Heade entertained the Ohureh Choir and Bible class at the Manse last Thursday. eL. Mr. alai Airs. Thos. Abraham of Mortis, near Bluevale, spent a day lest week with M. and Mrs. Wray. Mr. Byron of Windsor is at his neck's, Wm. McCrae, .acting as nurse. 111r. 111c0rae is recovermg vety slowly. David Geddes, tem, of this village, is at present velar HI, and owing to his advanced age, his recovery is, doubt- • ful. David Gedchte of Grendin, North Dakota, has returned to his home, After spending a eouple of months With his father. The early thunder last Friday morn- ing denoteett told late spring. It will be remembered what a lot of early thunder we had last spring. Arresteong & Co., also Clegg and Co., shipped a carload each of cattle last Saturday. Arinstroug & Co. shipped a earload of hogs on Tuesday at $4.75 per 100. Mrs. Bell and daughter, Rhoda, are moving out of the village ; they Will visit among friends for a toiiple of weeks before leaving for Hanley, Sas- katchewan, where IVir. Bell has scooped a farm ; We wish them success. Rev. G. W. leiv'ers Was very pleas meetly sorprieed one day last week to find bis large bin filled with oats, the girt of his perishimeere of the Belgeave congregation. On reiday evening quite a number of members and me herents of the chureh emtheeed at the 'see personage to speed the evening with their pastor and his wife. A plement time was spent in genies, tnusic end *eclat intercourse, refreshments beleg served by the Indies clueing the even- ing. Mr. Ri'vers thanked those pres. int, not only for the epletedid gift, but also for their preeence on this occasion and their continual kindoese. CO1111111ESIOn By -Law. On Tuesday evening, a public meet- ing was held to consider the By-law now before the electors of Winghael, provIding for the manegetnent of the Electric Light by Cominisslopers, Ineyor Holmes presided. Tho 'Reeve, Dr. Irwin, introduced the question. -Though he was himself a member of the Elec. Light commit- tee, he considered its •tnarreetement by committee of the Council a farce, and would not be tolerated in any other business. Councillors from yette to year could not master the details. On the other hand. Commissioners would not be subject to the same frequent change, and having no other town interests to look after would he able to give it better thought and atten- tion. Large expenditures, must be . made and now was the time to make the change. 'Cdtin. Spotter' was the next speaker. He held that if we found a certain course of action hacl been snocessful in business management under &miller circumstances, it was, 118 a, rule, safe to follow that course. Ele had gone to cousiderable trouble - and some expense to ascertain how Commis- sions bed succeeded in, other pieces, 'and presented an array of testimony that was most encouraging. He had submitted certain questions and held replies from the clerks of some thirty or more municipalities, and almost without exception, the Commission was said to be most satisfactory, and they would not go back to the old sys- tem. Among the places beard from were Berlin, Whitby, Mt. Forest, Bar- rie, Waterloo, Lindsay, Oollingwoocl, Port Hope, Kincardine, Strathroy, Oshawa, 13rockville, Peterboro, Strat- ford, St. Thomas, Chatham'and others. At the last meeting of Coun- cil, electric light accounts for supplies amounting to nearly $900 come in.. The 'committee passed them, but knewno more about them titan a goose would about the British coneti- tution. They neither knew whether they were needed, nor had they know- ledge of their value. - Coon. McDonald was the only one in the Council who was not in favor of the By-law. He expressed himself as not so much opposed to the Com- mission principle,. as to its introduc- tion now. He thought the present. committee as good men as could be got. Mr. 13mte considered that the com- mittee having undertaken the work should complete their terra. It would be hard to get better men, 'unless Mr, Green (who had a practical know- ledge) would be a Commissioner, and that could scarcely be expected after the way the Council had m "turned hi down.' This remark brought the Mayor to his feet, and for a time there were "(loins." 'Count' Gregory also spoke in favor of Cotnreissioners. The committee. had done what they could, and it was not a success. He had spent a lot of time, and—here followed a remark that, brought Conn. McDonald to his feet, and again the audience were pre- vented from going to sleep by a change in the program. It was by no- means a dull meeting. The Reeve remarked jokingly that, possibly Mr. Bone was after political eapital for the next. election. Mr. Bone retorted that had he desired a place on the Council he could have had it last January, when he retired, for it would be hard to find an easier bunch to eun against. This convulsed the audience. and put everybody into fairly good humor. Messrs. Currie, Musgrove and Nich- olson spoke briefly. Aside from the • "pleasantries" ex- changed, the arguments were certain- lyi- n favor of the Conunission. Against the By-law, no real argument was advanced, the principal objections brought out were that no better men could be obtained, and that the Exec- utive cominittee should complete their term. On the other hand, the weight of testimony front so many places was most favorable, and much must be done to put the plant in good trim. If the change is to be made, now appeals to be the opportune time. The plant can be made a money- maker. So far it has paid its way, met its own debentures, and given street lighting at $1.„5 less per are light than before. Come to. the nomination. If a Com- missioo is decided on, much, very much depends on the men chosen. • Jarrlstown. Mr. Mason Of Wingham is expected. to officiate next Sunday night if roads permit. Mr. and Mrs, Geo, Eckmier and Miss Ferne, visited at Rev. Mr, Baker's, Blaevale on Sunday. Mr, Wm, Holt left for Manitoba Wednesday of last week ; we hear he intends working on the 0.?. R. Mr. Sykes of Toronto had two gos- pel meetings in the hell here on Wed- nesday and Thursday of last week. Robe Hamilton has purchased. a thoroughbred Durham cow from Thos. Voddelt. Rob is bound to raise good stock. Willie 13nrke has so fee recovered, that he accepted a situation at Exeter, and Commenced work on lVfooday of this week. Mrs. J.Montle, son and daughter, of 0renbrook visited at Mr. George Eck - oiler's on Sunday. Mrs. Metzle is sis- ter to Mr. Eekinier. Mr. Derinati Taylor has been bed -fast ter about six inotiths ; we are pleased to hear- that be is able to sib np again., IBs Many Molds will be pleased to hear of his improvement in health, Mr. Orawfoi d Strachan went through an °natation for appendicitis, tome fent Weeks age. We hear he is Mak improved since last week and trust lie will eoon be all tight again. The private box soda( came off last Thursday night. They report having had a goad tune I the 'boxes were sold by auction, J. Simpson wending the hammer. Proceeds amounted to $1L The debate followed. The affeinative was uphele by A. F. McDonald arid Me. Kelly; the negative by Mr. P. Prater MA D. McDonald. The judges &aided it. a tie, • • WINGRATVI, ONT,, Canadian Home Circle. Fraternal societies furnish eafe in- surance at A tnininnUll Of cost. The inteading hewer has a wide range of choice, but be will find the Canadian Orderer Honie Circles among the best. Wingham Circle, No. 484, has placed • an a, yeettseinent in our columns, and the officers will gladly furnish all in- ionauttion desire , The Circle meets the first Friday in each month in the Obisholin hall. Rev. T. S. Boyle is Leader, G. H. Coopman, Secretery and W. J. Wyles, irinencial Secretary, A Double Bereavement. ' Mrs, Prank Sellery of Kincardine, died at the residence of her son, in Bewail on Monday last. It will be remembered that a couple of weeks ago, she was Ponied outside ninon - scions, having fallen. She was 53 years of agent the time of her death and was proininent in church circles; being a constant member of the Meth- clist ohurch. She is survived by her husband and one son, D. R. Same Her (laughter died two months ago. Mr. Sellery hes had much trouble of late, • High School .Hockey. The High Scheel hockey team jour- neyed to Kincardine on Wednesday last and played a return game with the team representing the High School of the north. Those who ac- companied the team report a good. time. The game was fast and furums, and although our boys suffered defeat, they gave them the closest kind of an argument. The score was 0-5, so that the honors on the round certainly be- long to Wingham School this winter, the game here a few weeks ago having resulted 0-2 in favor of our boys. The line-up : Kincardine—Nephew, Mc - °rim mon, Harris, McAllister, Trump- er, flay. Wingleam—Moffatt, Dun - ran, Hiseex, Lloyd, Knox, Helloes, Mutton. Grveet AMA:Y.—At the Bee Hive store, for two weeks only, any 25e article given away free, with every purchase amounting to $1.00, Runaways. Archie Clow of Whitechurch was in "town Satueday evening, when some- thing gave way, and the team left the sleigh behind and eaine down the main street at a lively gait, as if they had the right of way. On Monday, there were two or three other accidents of this kind. John Mason was driving along the main street, when the cutter slid sideways and toppled over, tumb- ling John out. The cutter righted it- self end the horse turned down Patrick, street took to the C. P. R. track, jumped a couple of culverts and near the power -house got on the street and coursing around town ran out on the ' Bluevale road, On the way, it came in contact with another cutter, throw- ing the occupants out. No very seri- ous damage was done except to the cutter behind the runaway. Missionary Meeting. An interesting evening was spent in Se. Paul's Parish hall on Monday, when Rev. T. B. R. Westgate, mis- sionary from German East Africa, gave an address on mission work in the dark continent. He exhibited a number of curiets, and spoke on the habits and customs of the people. A pleasing patine was the exhibition of aboet eighty views thrown on a scieten, depicting scenes from the rule- sion fleld, and ilinstrating the customs of the inhabitants and the progress they make under Christian influences. There was a good number present, who very much enjoyed the clescrip- tire address. The collection willgo to aid the speaker in his mission work. Rev. Me. Westgate of Att- wood, a brother of the missionary, assisted in the opening exercises. Sotne new Parlor suites just receiv- ed, and we will give low prices, that will make it pay you to buy now. A. four -piece suite, s low as $15, at S. Gracey's. koN","•Ww.+00," eburch' 'Pews ' There are special Lenten services in St. Paul's every Friday evening at 8 o'clock. Rev. T. S. Boyle will give a special • address to young women, next. Sun- day evenirig. Cottage prayer -meeting next Friday evening at Thos. Gray's residence, Town plot ; all are welcome. Dr. Hibner, of the Business College, conducted services in the Baptist Church on Sunday last, Rev, H. E. Allen being in Dierhetn, preaching an- niversary sermons. A week of reieeitm services for the deepening of the spiritual life will be- gin in St. Paell's Chtireh a week from Siinday, March 22nd, Rev, Canon Craig will conduet them. Rev, Hugh Locke of Kincardine ha; decided to accept a call received from the eongregation of flope Church, East Toronto, and Will leave Killeen. dine in june. Rev. Me. Ferguson has been invited to Kincardine as Mr. 1.10elo's Successor. ' The new hymn book for use in the Anglican churehes in Canada will eon- tain about 750 hymns, selections being made from over 65 different hymnals in more or less use. It is eepected that the new book Will Ire brought out so ae to be in the hands of the eon- geegetioes alt over Canada before Christmas. Next -Sunday is Temperance Sunday, in the Methodist church hate, when the Iter. B. II. Spence, Seeeetery of "The Domieloo Alliance" will preach, morning and evening. Mr. Spdnee 18 probably,the hest informed man in the province on matters telating to Teropet:huoe reform. Be sule you :beet hum The topicat the Westmineter Grind, Monday evening. "'tow God leads nieti,"` Ps1rii XXIII, tees most ably presented by Miss Boyd. Those who wee° ebeerit, 'missed a most helpful and encouraging exposition of that eever-failing fountain of eornfort and aseneence, the 28ed Psalm. It is gratifying to note the lone number who attend these nieetingslMit three te Mote for More, react ett young people are cordially invited. THURSDAY, MARCH 121 The Blectric Light, Not many perhaps know the posi- tion of the Electrio Light aelhe pres- ent time, say March let, As near as we ean ascertain, there is $1000 worth • of stook; acconnte due, $735 ; Febru- ary lighting, $55Q; total $2,8351 cur- rent liabilities, $1,400: net profit, $035. This too, witlr the expensive breaks of last year, Oh yes, the plent • never cost them a cent', and is a money-maker, It is an asset that is entitled to the best thoaght and man- agement possible. 11 Is to be nur. tured and developed not "knoelted". Nomination Meeting. The meeting for the nomination of candidates for the office of Electric Light Commissioners will be held in • the Council Chamber, next Monday evening, at 7.80., There should be a • Atli attendance, and electors should be careful in their selection of men for this responsible position. Choose the very best men • aerailable, for upon their judgment and. management of this important department of the Town's interest, much will depend. Should more than two be nonainatecl, • the election will take place on the 23rd, the same day as the vote will be taken on the By-law which provides for giv- ing the control of the department into the hands of Commissioners, Great Is Alberta. 0. W. Corbett of Agricola, Alberta (formerly of Belgrave) in renewing his subscription to the .Advance, ivrites on February 28th :—"VVe are having fine weather, and had only five days' sleighing. 1 intend to start to sow wheat next week. I enclose a clipping from the Fort Saskatchewan Reporter ; please give it a place in the Advance.' Here Is the clippiug "What's the matter with sunny Alberta these days or would you rath- er live in the east, where they have to get up in the morning and dig the chimney out of a snow -bank, before they can start a fire. Railroad traffic is deruoralized and the telegraph and telephone services are ereported at a, standstill owing to snow storms. In Sunny .Alberta we have to feed the chickens cracked ice, to keep them froni laying hard boiled eggs, 'these warm spring days." Wingham Auditors' Report. This is now in the hands of the Clerk for distribution. The total receipts (of the general account) were $14,089.23; of this amount $23,157.35 was from 1907 taxes. The rest WAS made up of current loans, water rates, licensef, sale of debentures, etc. The Sinking fund innounts 10 $15,410.25, and is safely invested. The assets are placed ".t. $143,600.23, and the liabilities, 36,606.07. The Electric Light de- partment showed total receipts of $10,062.21, and total expenditure, $10,383.50. Public School. expenditure was $4,449.71. The High School ac- counts show receipts ot 0,810.42 on maintenance acconnt. and on building account, $7435.85. The auditors, R. Vanstone and A. H. Musgrove did their work well and the report is sub- mitted in neat form. If you are inter- ested in the ,figures of last year's ex- penditures, get a copy of the report and read it carefully. Large Accessions. L. 0. L. No. 701 is in a most flourish- ing condition, and is receiving large accessions to its membership. It has a conatriedious and well furnished lodge ronin and a large list of members. Last Friday evening, however, was a record -breaker. Twenty-one applica- tions were received and accepted. Ainottg these were some of the pro- minent citizens of town, and the Ilse will make a -very creditable increase to the membership. The initiation cere- mony was most linpressively .conduct- ed by Bro. mhos. Duff, organizer for the Orange Mutual Benefit Society, but the Bet of applications was 'seem. - ed by other inembers of the lodge; chiefly through the efforts of the ener- getic Master, W. J. Greer. After the business was concluded, Mr. Duff gave an interesting address, which was list - cried to with interest. Refreshments were then served, and a, m.ost interest- ing evening closed. We .understend that a number of other . applications are on hand for next lodge night. No, 794 generally makes a good turn- out on the Twelfth, but this year, it should surpass that of other years. At A Great Age. Probably the oldest woman in Cana- da died recently at Nesbitt, Manitoba, Mrs. Argue, aged 108 years. The deceased tvas well known in this vicinity, having lived in Turnbeery township. The Winnipeg Free Press gives the following reference to her :— "Her maiden name was Margaret Jameson, and she was born near the village. of Pettit°, Fermentigh county, Ireland, bn August 15, 1800. She was married 111 italand and had one daughter, Mrs. Miller, sr., with whom she was living at the time of her death. Mrs. Miller is 81 years old. After the death of her husbend, Mrs. Argue emigrated to this country in 180, and settled in the township of °even, Ont. In 1815 she married Jno. Speer, and „moved to the township of Drummer, where 17 years were spent, and then two years in Tuenbeery, Having become a Widow for the second time, the returned to Cavan, and for the third time she entered the matrimoniel state, this time being married to Henry Argue of Millbrook. After their marriage they only lived a few months in Millbrook, and then moved to Floss township near the Georgian Bay, where Mr. Algae died. She then went haelt to Turnberey to reside with her daughter, fler grand- son, T. W. Miller, came out to Mani- toba, in 1882 arid took up his preseet homestead eoeth of Nesbitt, sending east for his mothee ited grandmother in 1880. According to family eecords, Mrs. Argite would have been 108 years old next August, although several of her relatives claim she was in het 111th year. She was -peaceful to the hut, and it Was clearly evident that detail was due to advanced age only, at there were tio evideneee whittevee of illness. Though in exeellent lienith, with good Appetite and spirite, her physical powers wete not eornmen- sensate with these, Mid she had never left her bed sine° JuI:v, 1001, Her rye. sight failed her in 1808, but her heart ing remained gond, practically up te the Guile of her death, Bedroom Suites, dresser, stand and bedetead, 10 et 20 reirroe, all for pilau), n,t S. Gracey's. 'Athr:zince. 1.908, • Relief Concert. Citizens ehould not forget the Relief ,concert to be held in the Town Hall, 'on Thursday evening. The ceinntit- tee of the Town Council that has the progrern in hand, will pet forth every • effort to make le a success, and as no expense is being incurred, there should be gratifying receipts to assist those . in need, Northern League. -A special train conveyed Winghani Hockey team, with about 70 of their snpporters, to Listowel on Tuesday, Where they piayed one of the finals for the championship Listowel teani won by a score of 0:3, in a fast and hotly contested game. No doubt our boys will give a better account of themselves on the return game, which will be played here on Friday evening of this week. Lost Thirteen Horses. At an early hour on Friday morn- ing last, fire broke out, and totally destroyed the large sale stables of Mr, W. 0, Kidd in Listowel, together with the contents, including thirteen horses, many .of them thoroughbred sires, and, some trotters of note. Among the former was the fernous Oliver Wilkes. Only one horse out of fourteen was saved. The origin of the fire is unknown. Mr. Kidd was in Toronto at the time. Out, And In Again. Murdoch McLeod was liberated from Goderich castle on March 5th, and. wended his way homeward. In • Goderich township, he went to a house to get something to eat, No one was at home, so he helped himbelf to pro- visions, and to some other things that • he could not eat. On his arrival here, he was again arrested, and once more is enjoying the hospitality of the County jail for another term. Per- haps it is easier than working for a living antid snowdrifts. Big bargains in furniture just now, at Walkmos furniture store. WAIMED.-1000 Rat Skins,- and all other kinds Raw Furs.—G. E. King, Leap Year Privilege. First Girl—Did he make mnch of a struggle. when yon kissed him in the cutter on Friday night. Second Girl—Oh, not so awfully much, but I kissed him anyway, real good, and the best of it was he paid them all right back. Oh, it was great. First Girl—I guess its worth trying, isn't it P - • Second Girl—Well, I should smile: you just bet it is, • New Manitoba Town. On page five will be found a large advt. of the new Town of St. Louis, Manitoba. This town is situated. on the Netleye river, thirty miles from Winnipeg, and offers splendid. open- ings for business men and. manufac- turers. There is abundance of wood and water, and the Netley Improve- ment Co., 301 Kennedy street, Winni- peg, ie offering inducements that should not, be overlooked. The advt. was delayed in reaching us, but the Company will favorably consider any applications for sites for manufac- turing purposes. See the advt., and write for particulars. 'Tis Better On Ahead. This (Thursday) is the 72nd day Of 1008. The sun rose at 0.15, and set at 6.22. This Thursday has eighteen minutes more sunlight , than last Thursday. Slowly the days are lengthening, and Old Sol is putting in more of his thne on this side of the globe. Some day soon, he will put on his strength and smite so benignantly, that the snow -banks will shrink and melt away. To his aid. will dome the warm south wind and the rain. Be- fore these forces, the Ice King, and his attendants, Frost and Snow, will retire to the far north, where it is hoped they Will remain until they are wanted, • Sideboards, extension tables, parlor tables, and couthee, all at special prices for cash, just now, at S. Gracey's Furniture store. Public School Board: The Board met Tuesday evening, but there was not much business to be transacted. All the members were present, except Messrs. Griffin and Jenkins. The Principal's report for Fehrtmey showed the average attend- ance in Room I to be 47; in Room II, 39; 111 Room M, .12; in Room TV, 39; in Room V, 43; in Room VI, 89 ; in Room VII, 17; total average, 200. An, account from: Miss S. Farquharson for two days' teaching during illness of one of the teachers • was. passed. Mr. Kere was asked to look into the mat- ter of making two doorways in base- ment to be used in case of emergency. The Chairman asked the Principal regarding fire dein, and it is setisfite- toty to know that the pupils respond quickly to the :deem, and the schoel Nue he emptied in one tnleute if neces- sary, so that parents need not be anxious in case of .fire. The salaries for February were passed and the Board adjouened. How It Happened. From the Paltnerston Spectator, we learn the particulars of the accident that befell Frank, son of '111re. Nichol- son of East Wawanosh. The storm had drifted tbe toed, and the plow with four engines attached left Pal- mereton just after dark. When ;Wet past the second crossing and while going at full 'speed the plow left the track although nob noticed by the crew, and ran along for fully half a mile till it struck a (Advert and immediately headed around the other way and stuck its nose into the dirt under the fence, the engines at the sante-time leaving the tieck and piling up on the ether side. The first two engines landed in the ditch wrong aide up, with the tender of the seeond engine resting on the top of the third mighty. The te uelte of the foueth engine left the rails hut the eng.ine was net ditmegeci. Pirethan 'Ditank NicbolSon Was pinned between the tender and the engine Ana it took some little time to release him, It Was soon seen diet lie wm lenity Wine ed, but none of the others Were SorioUsly ilea and they Were all oat the next (ley, although suffering front Minor Wades and the shock. We . are pleased to hear that Mr. Nichol- son is progressing platy. 'Local 'lltems Fresh fish at Christie's. Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers, Try R. Johnston for your Rubbers. R. E, Saunders has added four band - some "silent salesmen" to his store fit- tings. The Whitney Government has de- cided to relieve municipalities of the expense ofpaying for polling booths at Provincial elections. SnEi? Couse—Two carloads of Seed Cone just arrived; best quality,—R, Awde. A hockey match between Winghttm and Lucknow junior teams was played on Wingham rink on Monday even- ing; result, a score of OA et Signs of spring—thunder, bluoja,ys, the cawing of crows, and the buzz of automobiles. Andiyet spring is a con- siderable distance n the future. March this year can boast of two new moons, The first name on Mon- day, 2nd lost; the second is due to ar- rive on the last day of the month. To Br:NT—A, six-roonaed cottage, on diagonal street; near Union factory, Apply to Mrs. T. L. Jobb. Rev, H. E. Allen, pastor of the, Bap- tist Charch will give a Missionary address at the Epworth League meet- ing in the Methodist Church next Monday evening, Everybody wel- come. Meeting at 8 °Week sheep. Mrs. Geo. Spotton was taken to the hospital for an operation on Monday • last. lier many friends will be pleas- ed to hear that the operation was suc- cessful, and full recoyery is expected in a short time. Special cash bargains in furniture just now at S. Gracey's Furniture store. ' R. A. Graham received another tele- gram on Thursday last from Sacre- mento, stating that his son David was no better. Re left by the afternoon • train, hoping to find his son improved. The journey will take him five days. Mrs, Wm. Armour and, family desire to thank the citizens of Wingham for the kindness and sympathy extended to them durin their recent bereave- ment. Also for the many beautiful floral tributes from friends and ac- quaintances. The uniform peorootion examina- tions for the county of Ilurort will be held on Thursday and Friday, April Clth and 10th, 1908. Examination pap- ers will be prepared for the junior and senior divisimas of II and III classes and juni6i, IV class. Alorrisbank, where they were enter- MACDONALD BLOCK tained. Owinto the inclemency of - Chairs, slightly used, at $2 a half . the wea,ther thg at evening, they were momeemeeetemeemeemeNtiememeie dozen, at Walker's. obliged to remain until Friday morn-, SEEDS, Sams, SEEDS.— Farmers! vihatouw s hheonm es. they all left for their Get your supply at Geo. E. King's, ' simsomenoN SLOO ran ramt IN 4,DVA.M.10. $1,50 To SuntiOUIPAIne Ill T,4, a. Mrs. Mitchell is recovering from vevy serious illness. Mrs, McKersie is in Toronto a few weeks, visiting among friends, Airs. .3. W. Green and. deughte returned to these parts a week ago. • Mrs. Tames Wray bad a number her friends at a quilting on Friday last, The appearance of the crows is wel Cooled, intimating that spring Is near. Tames Wray sold one of hie team o horses one day last week, for a good • price. Messrs, Re Palmer and John Gem mill attended Mr, Fyfe's sale on Fri- day last, Mr. John Geramillse sawing machine was at work kit week at Mr. Palmer's. Mr. James T. Wylie has bad a bad attack of la grippe; from which -he is slowly recovering. M. and Mrs. John Lennox of Wing - ham spent Sunday last at the home of • M. Joseph Higgins. Miss ,Ada Gallaher, who has been visiting in Grey and korris, returned, home on Saturday last, o' McGeorge, to the :Amine of Mendel, ssohn's wedding march rendered by it Mies 'Young, who _presided. at the piano. Rev. j. S. Hardic performed the ceremony under a beautiful arch of smilax and wedding bells. After the Usual congratulations,the bride r and groom led the way to the dining room, which was handsomely decorat- ed in pink and white and was greatly admired by all present. The artistic setting of the table was only equalled by the abundance and quality of the - good things provided for the inner men, which amply sustained the for - neer reputation of Mrs. McGeorge in 4 that line. The earlier part of the ^ evening was spent with music, con- versation, and in admiring the large and beautiful display of presents, - which testified to the popularity of the young couple, the bride being an active member of the literary _and de- bating society, and in. the Wornen's Institute as its secretary, in fact, no gathering in the community seemed eernplete without Winnie. Dancing wai s ndulged in by the young people till almost dawn, 111r, and Mrs. Gray left on the morning train for Toronto, Barrie and Dieaford. The bride's tn.- Veiling suit was of dove -colored chif- fon cloth with hat to match. On their return they will commence the reali- ties of life on the second oncession, where they will be at home to their friends after March. 16th. ' Mr. Will. Perrin, teacher of the. union school, Howick, spent Thursday last at his home in Wroxeter. Mr. R. Bryans, teacher in Belmore school, visited friends in and around. Gorrie last Saturday and.Sunday. Mrs. Lamb, Plumes, Mane is visit- ing the home of Robt. Harris of Wroxeter, and also with friends at Gerrie. Mr, Anderson, who has been stay- ing some time with Mr. Alex. Mc- Pherson, has returned to his home in the West. Mr. Coulson and bride returned to their home last week, after spending a few days with their aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Kitchen. We are pleased to see Mr. Thomas Bolt able to be out again also Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Merkley, all 'three having suffered a severe attack of la grippe. Mr. John McBurney had the misfor- tune of having his arm broken, by a fall on the ice. It will be sometime before he is able to use his arm again. Mr. John Fyfe had an auction clear- ing sale on Friday, Everything sold well ; cows selling as high as $55, and horses for $204 each. The farmers' market appear to be higher than the city market. There was a. very good turn out in spite of the unfavorable weather. The Wilson family from Mildrnay passed through this burg on Thlirsday last to the home of Mr, Sohn Miller of 1 rwrifivwwwei§wmomiwwwwo Farmers - Stockmen 1 Attention ! 1 ; We keep the best line of Stock Foods and Tonics in town. Try the new one. • Hackney Stock Tonic Hackney Calf Tonic Hackney Hog Tonic Hackney Poultry Tonic Every box guaranteed or money refunded •"V%W.P.O'V'if•".""•""a~V%~4a•%""o Walton ildibbon DRUGGIST "Yes," mad she to her Leap year catch, "I do love skating.. When we Grvene AWA.y.—At the Bee Hive are gliding around like this, our souls store, for two weeks only, any 25c seem to float towards heaven, and"— article given away free, with every but jnst then, she slipped, and both of purchase amounting to $1,00. her soles floated away towards the skies, while the rest of her body smote the ice with it mighty smite. Prof. Hicks' storm of sleet and snow, predicted for the 5th to ilth arrived here during the night of the 5th, and filled the roads with a sleet nearly as heavy as clay. We sincere- ly hope the Professor will present a more cheerful forecast for April, than be served up to us, for March. It is bad enough to read of it, but far' worse to experience the weather out- lined. Chairs, $2.10 for a half-dozen, at S. Gracey's. Marmalade oranges, grape fruit, etc., at Christie's. The Huron Expositor notes the fol- lowing :—Mr. Robert Charters, of the Alill road, finckeremith, has a record which few can equal. If he lives till next June Mr. °heelers will have re- sided continuouslyon his present farm for 66 i years, and n all that time the longest time he has been away from it at any, one time was six weeks, the occasion being a, vita to his native home in Scotland. When three years of age Mr. Charters came to Canada from Scotland, with his parents, and they settled on the farm on the Mill roird, where Mr. Charters still resides. Bedroom suites as low .Welltetos furniture store. Lase. aiett—All nem:mots must be settled by March 20th.—H. Bishop, cor. Sr* and Victoria streets. as $11 at flow She Cured Him. Gowrie is a pretty little town in the State of Towle -where the editor of this paper spent manypleasant days. Word froin there gives an account of Mrs Oldgrey, of that town, cured her husband, who Was given to coming home "full". One evening, evhen he came in helpless from boeze,phe sewed him between the folds of ' two bed blankets while he wits sleeping, and then with a horsewhip belabored his helpless form until he begged for !nerdy, and promised to sign it pledge as soon as released. Aire. Oldgi ey ex- presses faith' that her husband will keep his word. Fon SALM—Clover, Timothy, Wheat, etc..—Geo. E. King. Parlor suites and couches cheep • we need money. Buy now at Walkers. Goose .s Whitechurch. Miss Mabel Welwood returned to her home in Oeleclon last Saturday. Her brother, W. G., will follow her in a few days. Word has been received that Metsre. F. and G. Coulter reached their desti- nation in the Wept in safety. Word has also been received from Mr. and Mrs. S. Ross to the same effect. Mr. A. Kennedy is thinking of go- ing back west shortly. There are lots of people going to the west, nobody seems to emigrate to Whitechurch. Perhaps it is just as well ; if the popu- lation were much denser, the police might not be able to handle it. The street car traffic would become con- gested, and the electric light commis- sioners would have to put in more power, and we might have to add a chopping mill to our already nuiner- ous factories to give employment to the unemployed when they would not Lo e shovelling snow out of the way of Me. Hay's toy locomotives that seem to have hard work pushing their noses through the snow -drifts. Things are so quiet in Whitechurch that you can bear the proverbial pin chop in the streets. The general gro- cer and the hardware man are just re- covering from art attack of the inumpe and perhaps that is why things are so quiet. Business is just waiting to see if they will vecovete before it sets up its usual clamor again. G. Gillespie and gang have been sawing wood with the engine in W. Thom's bush lett of course that doesn't raise any stir in Whitechnrch. Robeet Carrick has been laid up for some time with the grippe, so there have been no arrests lately. The postmaster has just re- covered from an attack of quinsy, which confine(' him to leis room for nearitesix week t and during diet time the trains spent about half their time in the snow -banks, so we were not even getting mail. 01 cotirse we don't Meli to infer that there was any con- nection between our P. M.'s skinless and the snow blockades, but it just happened that way, r • 1 Bltievale. La grippe has beee larking around the neighborhood, stealing into homes, causing discomfort and suffeting. Among the sufferers is Rev. G. Baker, A WaWanosh Pioneer. who has riot been able to take his work for the two Sundeys. Last David Meilwain, pest for the last sixty years it resident of the township of Sut'cla,", M• Gech Mas°11 of Winahlun West Wateanosh, died at hie home on e"ductea the evening service here the Rest eoticession on Friday last at, itriclg CAome again, Brother SCOU1 ar the tolvanced age of eighty-five yearA s 11);- ct al and eight motiths, Mr. Mcliwaln was '18° • been in County Down, iteland, in 1822 The following clipping from a Lis - and ceme to Canada. in 1810, the Jour- towel paper will be of interest :—One ney from hie native place to Godetich of the mosit pleeshig end interesting occupying two months and eleven events of the season took place on &lye. Ste or. seven years after set- Wedneedityrblebenery, 10th, at "Beeeh- tlifig in Groderich he wile married to ley,: the faintly residence of Mr. and Jena Johnstone, and it, few weeks later Mes. 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