The Wingham Advance, 1908-06-25, Page 135177 YEAR, NO, 43,
WINGHAM, ONT., THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 1908.
SANCTUM PARAORAPt1S.
--Reports from the Northwest indi-
cate to larger acreage than ever under
wheat, and prospects good for a fair
crop. Saskatchewan reports an in-
crease in wheat of nearly 500,000 acres.
The West is year by year establishing
its claim to be the granary of the Bri-
tish Empire.
* *.*
—We, in Canada, have perhaps not
fully • grasped the strength of the
movement in the old land that de-
mands woman suffrage. In London
recently, between 12;000 and 15,000
women attended a mass meeting and
demanded that votes should be given
to women. While the number men-
tioned would be only a small propor-
tion of all the women in London, it
constituted a gathering that would be
impressive, if it had been of men met
together to advance some cause in
which they were concerned. The
leaders in the women's suffrage move-
ment may yet have to be taken ser-
iously. What big voters' list we shall
require in Wingham and Howick, for
instance, if Canadian women are ever
given parliamentary votes.
—Hon. S. H. Blake has been saying
some very plain things at the Angli-
can Synod. His grasp of things
in the Church as well as in State, and
his quickness of reply, do not seem to
confirm the opinion publicly expressed
of the honorable gentleman by Aich.
Hislop, viz., that he is in a state of
"serious mental decline," and not fit
to be trusted with matters of impoit-
ance. On the contrary, Mr. Blake
appears to be very vigorous, rational
and also very practical. The editor of
this paper would enjoy the opportuni-
ty of hearing Hon. S. H. Blake 'arid
Arch. Hislop discuss the questions of
- the day from the same platform. But
the condescension on the part of Mr.
Blake would be so great, that it would
be' too ridiculous a thing to .suggest,
and we trust the honorable gentleman
will pardon the suggestion.
* * *
—Political prognosticators are now
figuring on the probable outcome of
the on -coming Dominion elections,
and basing their forecasts on the re-
cent provincial results. Some of these
predictions are very encouraging in-
deed for the Opposition, but the diffi-
culty seems to be that results do not
always agree with forecasts. As one
Liberal remarked regarding the recent
Ontario election—"We expected little,
and got less." The rule often is, to
expect much and receive little. Of
course even a floating straw indicates
the direction of the current, but a run-
ning stream and political possibilities
are widely different things. Even
when the political forces are arranged
in battle formation, it is easy to make
guesses wide of the mark, and at this
distance from actual conflict, the man
that guesses the least is likely to be
the least disappointed.
* * *
—At the recent election, the village
of Lucknow (so it is claimed) gave its
first Conservative majority. Though
there are Liberals who claim that
when Mr. Morrison ran some years
ago, being a "home man" he received
a majority. At the.time of the Blake
election, there was only one Conserva-
tive in Lucknow, who dare cast his
vote, and he was abused and roughly
used for doing so. That man was
Mr. Robt. Graham, who is still a resi-
dent voter of the village. At that
time, he told his opponents, that he
would live to see the day when
Lucknow would give a Conservative
majority, and though he has waited
many long years, he has lived to see
his prediction verified. Though the
majority was small at the recent elec-
tion (only three) yet it seems a long
way from the polling of one lone Con-
servative vote, to a majority of even
8, But we are -pleased to note the
signs of improvement in that progres-
sive village.
* * *
—Canadians sometimes get excited
in election times, but we can not
"hold a• candle" in this respect to our
cousins across the line. The year of a
Presidential election there is an "off"
year, and business in many cases does
not resume normal conditions until
the thing is over for another four
years. The Republican Presidential
was held last week, and a Convention
of many thousands cheered them-
selves hearse for 'half an hour. Of
course the powers of physical endur-
ance could not keep that up until the
elections are over, and they finally
settled down to business, President
Roosevelt could have had a third
term, if he would, but he wisely de-
clined. (3e.errally ,speaking, the Unit-
ed Staters do not approve of too long
occupancy of the Presidential chair by
one man it looks too much like a
monarchy to snit a democratic people,
but Roosevelt was an exceptionally
wise and resourceful President, and
will go down to history as one of the
hest of Presidents. Seeretary Taft re-
ceived the nomination, and as Teddy
Roosevelt has given his word that he
la honest, capable, and the best num
available, the Wingham Advance has
decided not to oppose his eleetion, so
thatwhewillgo hi bya s e(. in
ng
jority. James S. Sherman is Taft's
running mate for Vice=rresident,
The Wingham Advance.
Child Shot At St. Augustine.
Boy of 9 Shoots His Little Sister of 4.
(From Our Correspondent).
This neighborhood has been shocked
and filled with sympathy for the
family of Mr. Fred. Moss, who lives
about two miles south of St..Augus-
tine. On Sunday, June 21st, his little
boy, about 9 years old and the eldest
of the family,' and little daughter
about four years, were out about the
yard or barn playing, Imagine if you
can the horror and grief of the par-
ents, when the boy came in carrying
the lifeless body of his little sister,
He told his parents that the little girl
fell on a manure fork, and of course
they did not doubt his word, but when
the doctor examined the. body, he
found grains of shot, which proves
the boy's story to be a falsehood. The
mother is almost prostrated with grief
and has not been made aware of the
real facts. Whether the shot was
accidental or otherwise we do not at
present know, as our information is
too meagre to give full • particulars.
Mr, and Mrs. Moss certainly havo the
sympathy of all.
Bluevale.
The social on the parsonage lawn on
the 16th was successful.
Forty tickets were sold here for the
Model farm excursion on Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Maxwell and
daughter, Jean, are visiting in Galt.
Quite a' few of this vicinity took in
the excursion to Guelph last Friday.
A load of Epworth Leaguers from
here drove out to Eadie's Church Gar-
den party.
A horse belonging to Mr. Hook -
ridge tried to commit suicide in the
mill pond, but was rescued.
Mr. Walter Huggins of 2nd con.,
has purchased a driver from his
father-in-law near Jamestown.
Mr. Wrn. Yeo of the second con. of
Turnberry had a fine one month old
colt killed by lightning on Friday
last.
The Ironside's football team intend
playing an exhibition game on July
1st at Wroxeter, against Salem Sham-
rocks. Hurrah for the second; they
are not to be laughed at,
On Monday
evening,just before
twelve o'clock, the sawmill here was
discovered to be on fire. As we have
no fire protection, the building was
soon reduced to ashes. It will be a
heavy loss, as the logs had not yet
been cut. Messrs. Duff & Stewart
will lose heavily, as the insurance was
only $1,500, and their loss will proba-
bly be $3,000. It is supposed to have
been struck by lightning, as Mr. Stew-
art had been through the mill after
working hours, and everything was
all right. We are pleased to hear
that Messrs. Duff & Stewart intend to
rebuild the mill.
Bluevale L. O. L., No. 766, met in
their Lodge room on Friday, 10th inst.
As Bro. Rev. Geo. Baker is about to
leave Bluevale for his new field of la-
bor, the members of 766 could not let
him go, without showing him, to
some extent at least, the esteem with
which they regard him. Accordingly,
they presented him with a handsome
gold -headed Cane, accompanied by
the following address :
Rev. George Baker—
Dear Sir and Brother—The mem-
bers of L. 0. L. No. 766, Bluevale, of
which you have been an honored
and esteemed member, cannot permit
you to depart from amongst them,
without giving you an expression of
their esteem and regard.
As a member and officer in our
Lodge, you have always been zealous
and earnest to advance the interests
of Orangeism. By your -able sermons
to the brethren, you have renewed
our zeal, encouraged us in our good
work, and taught our principles to
those outside the brotherhood, In
your pastoral duties, you have gone in
and out amongst us in all cases follow-
ing the principles of our Divine Mas-
ter, who went about doing good. As
a citizen, you have always taken an
active interest in all that tended to
the welfare of the community,, and
your influence will long be felt
amongst us.
We are very sorry that you are go-
ing to take your departure so soon,
and as a slight token of our esteem,
we ask you to accept from us this
Cane as a reminder of our association
together, We trust that health and
prosperity may attend you and your
esteem
edarta
p et, Mrs. Baker, and
your dear family in your future field
of .labor. And when called to end
your labors on earth may yoa hear
the welcome "Well done, good and
faithful servant."
Signed in behalf of L, 0. L. No; 700.
Henry Mathers, W. M.
Geo. 0. Thornton, It. S.
Mr. Baker appreciated the kindness
of the brethren, and replied in appro-
priate words. He will preach to the
Lodge next Sunday evening, and re-
move to his new field of labor the fol-
lowing week Mr. Andrews, his sue-
cessor, is expected fol.' the following
Sunday.
BIRTHS.
Sloan—In East Wawanosh, dune 28,
to Mr.: and Mrs. Geo. Skim), a son.
Brooks—In l3htevale, June 10th, to
Mr, and Mrs. Wni, Brooks, a daugh-
terr.
McBurne ..I
r
n Last Wa 'vVa o
a ah jade
ire
28rd, to Mr. and Mrb. W.J. MoBur.
fitly, a son,
Auction Sale
Mrs. B. Flynn will sell her house-
hold furniture by auction at her resi-
dence, Minnie street, July 4th, at 3
o'clock, -SV. A. Currie, auctioneer,
Garden Party.
The garden party on. Tuesday at the
Baptist church was well attended,
considering the threatening thunder
storm, Those present report a pleas-
ant time, The Salvation Army Band
furnished plenty of music.
Excursion To Erin.
Arrangements have been completed
by the League of the Gorrie Methodist
Church and the Guild of the Presby-
terian Church to run an excursion to
Stanley Park, Erin, Oat„ on Tuesday,
Tuly lith. This is an excellent outing
for the young people as, all the enter-
tainment possible is furnished by the
proprietor of Stanley Park at that
summer resort.
The Aged Pass Away.
Tho last three funerals conducted by
Undertaker Jas. Walker were of
ladies past the fourscore limit—Mrs.
Hunter, 81 ; Mrs. Anderson, 82 ; Mrs.
Baird 88, or a total of 251 years. It
seems strange too that the last three
funerals Undertaker Gracey had were
of aged persons—Jas. M. Currie, 77 ;
W. Wiley, 91 ; Mrs. Dalgarno, 75, or a
total of 243• Counting the months,
here are the combinedages of six per-
sons recently buried, of 506 years.
Presented With Bookcase.
On Tuesday evening, the members
of Dr. Price's Young Men's Class sur-
prised Mr. and Mrs. Ira Parker, by
waiting on them at their rooms at Mr.
John Helen's. Mr. Parker is Presi-
dent of the class, and as he has,recent-
lyentered the matrimonial estate, his
class -mates recognized the event by
presenting him with a handsome sec-
tional Bookcase, accompanied by an
address. Mr. and Mrs. Parker appre-
ciated the thoughtful act, and ex-
pressed their appreciation in suitable
terms.
LADIES ! — It is conceded by all
wearers of Good Shoes, that nothing
equals Hagar and Empress Shoes for
style, fit and wear. See them at
W. J. Green's.
Belgrave.
Mrs. McKenzie, sen., is visiting her
son at Owen Sound.
J. McLean, telegraph operator„ has'
secured a position at Burlington Junc-
tion.
Thomas Johnston is attending the
Deaf and Dumb Convention in To-
ronto this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Corley contemplate
taking a trip among friends through
Michigan this week.
Mrs. Win. Nethery spent a few days
with Mrs. Wiley, during the last ill-
ness of her husband.
Mrs. Thos. Scandrett of Belgrave is
quite indisposed ; we trust she will
soon regain her usual health.
Everybody welcome to the straw-
berry,festival on the parsonage lawn
on Friday evening, June 26th.
Mrs. Ferguson and Miss Ferguson
of Bayfield were visiting the former's
sister, Mrs. J. L. Geddes, this week.
Mosey tlark of Chicago, but former-
ly of Morris, was a visitor at Wm.
Clark's, Belgrave, and also friends on
the 3rd line of Morris.
Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Walker of Wing -
ham spent an evening last week with
their son-in-law' and daughter, Mr.
and Mrs. Carlisle of Belgrave,
Mrs. Bell and her daughters, Rhoda
and Lillian, left for Hanley, Sask.,
last Tuesday, where they will join Mr.
Bell on a farm ; we wish them success.
Robt. Armstrong, 4th line of Morris,
near Belgrave, is having his barns
raised and will place cement walls
underneath, to be used for stabling
purposes.
Wm. Wray received a letter from
his nephew, Ben. Miller of Lenore,
Manitoba, which stated that they are
having ideal weather, and that the
crops are all looking fine, never looked
better.
The fine rains on Monday evening
did an immense amount of good to
the crops, which look very promising
in this locality. The lightning was
fierce, but we have not heard of any
damage near here.
The old people le are fast passing
p p
g
away. One of the most aged residents
of Belgrave, if not the oldest in the
township of Morris, passed away on
Thursday afternoon, the 18th, in the
person of Wm. Wiley, Deceased was
over 90 years of age, and had been in
failing health for some time,,caused
by rheumatism. M. Wiley was born
hi St. Catharines, Otiitario, and came
to East Wawanosh in its early days,
settled a few miles west of Wingham,
at Whitechurch. Ile moved to Bel-
grave about 20 years ago, where' he
has lived a retired life. In religion,
he was Church of England, and a
stannCh'Conservative, and a tnan that
Was well respeotecL He loaves to
mourn his loss, his beloved wife, two
sons, James of Wingham, and Sohn,
whose whereabouts is unknown ; the
last heard, of him was in Cuba, The
funeral took plaoe to the Brandon
oerne er
t yon Saturday last, services
being conducted by his pastor, Ttev,
W. IL Bartley of Blyth.
Dominion. Day,
Canada's natal day will be celebrat-
ed by the citizens of Wroxeter by a
big programme of sports, including
baseball, football, Marathon races,
bean guessing contest, and other
attractions, Wingham Citizen's Band
will furnish music for the day, and
the whole will include with a grand
concert hi the evening, See posters
for particulars,
Standard. Weight For Bread.
On July 1 next the act respecting
the standard weight of bread will
come into force in Ontario. All bread
other than fancy bread must weigh
either 11 lbs. or 3 lbs. per loaf, Fancy
bread must weigh either 10 or 20 oun-
ces, per loaf, and have affixed to the
bottom of the loaf a label showing the
name of the maker, the weight of the
loaf and that bread is fancy bread.
Presentation To Dr. Bethune.
Dr. Bethune left on Friday last to
visit his sisters in Fergus and Toronto,
prior to taking up his residence in
Emo, New Ontario. His Wingham
friends recognized his long residence
here by presenting hien with a hand-
some reclining chair, worth $25, and a
substantial purse of money, wishing
him much pleasure in his declining
years.
Nearly Drowned.
On Saturday, a young son of Mr.
Jarvis had a narrow escape from
being drowned, Ile was playing near
the dam and fell in. Fortunately he
caught hold of the slats that prevent
rubbish from floating into the flume,
and from this perilous position he was
rescued by W. G. `Gray and a farmer,
who happened to be passing at the
time. It was a close call..
Simple Cure For Warts.
The editor of "The Care of the
Body" tells of a simple cure for warts.
About eight years ago a wart appear-
ed on one of her hands. She picked
and scratched it, and then had it cut.
Soon the hand was covered with
warts. She tried a great variety of
things that were recommended to her,
but they proved of no avail. Then
she applied each morning to the warts
a little 'castor oil, using a brush or
stick. In three weeks they had all
disappeared, and they have not since
returned. Castor oil administered
every morning is enough to disgust
anything, even a. wart. Nevertheless,
this simple care is worth trying.
FOR SALE,—Buckwheat, Millet,
Scratch food, Baby Chick food, Flour
and Chop at T. A. Mills', Wingham.
SS iPerBonaYs
Miss Lille Gray of Toronto is visit-
ing relatives in town.
R. G. Liddy of London was a visitor
in town over Sunday.
Dorsey Tr'eacy of Buffalo visited his
mother in town last week.
Misses Olive and Edith Beemer of
Toronto are visiting at their home
here.
Mrs. B. Holmes of Turnberry is
spending a few weeks with friends in
Brantford.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. D. Cox of Ripley
were visitors at Wm. Guest's a few
days last week.
Mr. E. Pattison has gone to Dunn's
Valley, Algoma, where he will reside
with his Sisters.
Mr. John Powell and son of Detroit
are visiting the forrne'r's sister, Miss
Priscilla Powell.
Misses Mabel. and Varna McDonald
are spending part of their vacation
with friends at St. Helens.
Mr. and Mrs. McRenzie of Winni-
peg are visiting with relatives and
friends in Wingham and vicinity.
Mrs. (Capt.) Buie and daughter of
Chicago, and Miss Gertrude Naylor
of Essex, are visitors at S. Gracey's.
Mr. B. Gerry of Brussels attended
the County Lodge hereon Monday,
and was the guest- of his daughter,
Mrs, Willis,
Mrs. F. W. Smerling and her bright
little son returned to Trenton, Mich.,
last week, after spending a couple of
weeks at Mr. Fleuty's.
Miss Ethel Musgrove of town and
Miss Lizzie Henry of Whitechurch
left on Tuesday for a six weeks' visit
with friends at Edmonton, Alberta.
Dr. and Mrs. R. C. Redmond at-
tended the wedding of ties. Red-
mond's friend,flies Veale Kirk
ton,
a e of r ton,
to Rev. Mr. iles, on Thursday of last
week:
Mrs. Samuel Barber of 'Winnipeg„
accompanied by her daughter, Miss
Martha, spent a few days last week
with her niece, Mrs. J. S. Duckett of
Morris. -
HarryConstablo and his sisters,
Misses rid. Emma, are"n
Mases Florence a ri a r St.
Thomas this week attending the wed-
ding of their cousin. Before return-
ing they will visit Cleveland and other
points.
Mrs. D. T. Hepburn is in Oshawa,
en account of the death of her father,
Mr. Coulthard, One of the prominent
citizens of Oshawa, who passed away
on Tuesday, aged 80. Mrs, Hepburn
will remain with her bereaved mother
for a few weeks.
Mrs. J. I4. Melding, Mrs: Pollock,
Mrs,Quigley and Mr. Irwin of Mar-
ton spent Sunday at John HacketC s,
Lower Town. ¶L'he ladies are sisters
of Mr. llackett's and Mr. Irwin is a
brother-in-law. They are
on a dr
v
ingtrip and will visit friends at
Lucknow, Dungannon and other
places beore
returning to Wiarton.
Do Not Forget.
Trutt July lst comes on Wednesday,
and the Advance will be published a
day earlier than usual, Corresponrj-
ents, please send in your budgets of
news on Monday, and those desiring
change of advertisements must havo
their copy in early Saturday morning.
To forgot this will seriously incon-
venience the staff, or cause disap-
pointment, both of which we wish to
avoid.
Tuesday, June 30th.
This is the date of the Garden party
under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid
of St, Andrew's Church. It will be
held on the Church grounds, and is
looked forward to with much interest.
As an attraction, there will be the
excellent Pipers' Band of Lucknow,
who come by courtesy of the Grand
,Camp of the Sons of Scotland. The
date should be kept in mind,.
June 30th.
At The Library.
Changes are being made in the Pub-
lic Library. The lattice barring the
public from access to the books, has
been removed. The books are being
arranged in order of their classifica-
tion, and patrons of the Library can
select their own books. The new ar-
rangement will be an improvement,
and is supposed to do away with the
necessity of a large and expensive
catalogue, which is only useful for a
couple of years, as new books are be-
ing added yearly.
Kincardine vs Wingham.
Manager McLean's ball -tossers won
another leaguegame on Fridayy even-
ing, their victims. this time,being the
team from Kincardine. The boys
from the, north had defeated Blyth a
week previously and carne to Wing -
ham fully confident that they could
trim the champions. But fate and
Herbie Dunlop ordained otherwise.
The local slab -artist was in splendid
shape, and visitors secured just one
poor lone hit. Moreover Dunlop's
support was perfect, Yackie Cruick-
shank and Moore, each doing some
clever fielding. Just five of the visit-
ing team reached first base, and not
one of them crossed the plate. Mean-
while the local team slowly gathered
in the counters, and when the game
was over the score stood 16-0, the first
shut -out of the season. Batteries—
Kincardine : Allendorf and VanHat-
tan. Wingham : Dunlop and Bar-
rett. Umpire—Colvin of Teeswater.
The attendance was very fair consid-
ering the weather, and the boys look
for a record crowd at the next home
game—July 3rd.
Monday Evening's Storm.
Very heavy was the storm on Mon-
day evening. The lightning was very
vivid and constant and there were sev-
eral discharges of the electric fluid ap-
parently very near. After the storm
bad passed, the sawmill of Duff &
Stewart, Bluevale, was found to be on
fire, and was soon totally destroyed.
The loss will be heavy, as the stock of
logs was still uncut. Peter McEwen,
on the road from Bluevale to Wroxe-
ter, had his barn burned. Dan Mc-
Tavish was driving home from Wrox-
eter, when one of his best horses was
killed. Mr. McTavish was stunned by
the closeness of *the shock, and
thrown out over the horse, but for-
tunately` escaped further injuria, al-
though it was a close call. V. Van-
norman's verandah was touched, and
two persons in the next house (Mr.
Lougheed's) received a shock. The
storm caused a wash-out near Mild-
may, and the result was a train acci-
dent, one man being killed and two in-
jured. D. McCormack of the Turn -
berry -Culross boundary had a snare
and colt killed. Several shocks are
reported around town, but no serious
damage was done.
Died In Wingham. •
There passed away on Monday last,
at the residence of Mr. Allan Fralick,
Wingham, a respected lady resident
of Turnberry, Mrs. Baird, relict of the
late Wm. Baird. Deceased was one
of the pioneers of the township. Her
maiden mane was Lilly Ann Darrah,
and she was a native of New Bruns-
wick. Fifty-five years ago, she was
united in marriage to Mr, Wm, Baird,
and soon after they removed. to
Hamilton. Nearly half a century ago,
in October 1858 they came into the
bush, settling on lot 28, B line Turn -
berry. Ider husband passed away
about fifteen years ago, To them had
been born eleven children ; of these
only four are living—one daughter,
Martha, of Alpena, Mich., and three
sons, Robt. on the homestead, Wil-
liam, also of Turnberry, and James of
Michigan, The deceased lady was a
member of the Anglican corntnunion,
and having been one of the pioneers of
the township was widely known, and
respected. She was hi her 80th year,
and was residing with her son, Robt„
at Whitechurch, but had come to
W inghtnn for a visit, when the nies-
songer came, Interment took place
on Wednesday in W inghatia ceme-
tery.
Bza, Ov'r.ris, M. T1., London, Eye and.
Ear Surgeon, will be at McRibben's
drug store, on Monday, .Jane 20
th
,
Cataract suint, failing eyesight,
nasal catarrh, deafness head doses
treated and glasses properly
fitted.
fours ---12 a. m. to 8 p.
Examination Notes.
Entrance examinations began on
Wednesday with 08 candidates, Prin-
gipal Taylor ancl. Miss. Brock are in
charge, . , ,The High School closed on
Tuesday evening, . , .Mr. T. C. Smith,
of the High School staff, has been ap-
pointed Associate examiner for the
Junior and Senior teachers' papers ;
this will be done in Toronto, ,Miss
MoVannell has tendered her resigna-
tion to the High School Board.. , ,
Principals Taylor, Musgrove and In-
spector Robb will examine the papers
of the Entrance candidates for Wing -
ham, Wroxeter and Fordwich......
Other examinations begin here next
week, with Principals Musgrove of
Wingham, Stalker of Blyth, and Van-
Welser of Wroxeter in charge.
Trouble At. Weston.
Moffat Bros., foundry men of Wes-
ton, havehad trouble as a result of
declaring for the "open shop," and on
Sunday evening, some of the members
of the firm and the non-union men
were attacked on their way home
from church, and several of thein
severely injured. T. L. Moffat, one of
the firm, was badly handled, and
though he had been sworn in as con-
stable, and called on the on -lookers
for help, there was no response, and
Moffat and some others were badly
used up. Among those injured was
Mickey Free of Wingham. This is
his account of the occurrence as given
in the Star :—
"We fellows went to church with
Mr. Moffat, and were coining along
quietly home, when we met the strik-
ers. No one saki, a word at first, but
they just made for us. Someone
threw a lump of cement and hit me
on the head. Then a big.lump hit the
lad with me on the nose and broke it.
A couple of them held my arms, while
the others went at me with stones and
pieces of cement in old stockings. I'm
covered from head to foot with
bruises,and my head is cut in a
half a dozen places. I guess they
gave me the worst of it, for I used to
belong to the union. When they got
hold of me they set up a yell °'Kill
Mickey ; now you've got him ; give it
to hini." I got away, and we all made
for Mr. Moffat's house, with the
crowd following. At Mrs. -Willy's
they threw one of us through the
large window, and that seemed to
frighten them, for they only threw
stones after • that. We got to the
house, and they threw a couple of
bricks through the window, but that
ended it."
Foca SALE.—Singly or together, two
matched half Clyde mares, one 'our,
the other three years old. Inquire at
H. E. Isard's store.
Zocat Items
Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers.
Currie & Rintoul shipped twenty-
five horses on Tuesday to the Western
market.
Mr. Wyles attended the meeting of
the Canada Electrical Association
held in Toronto last week.
Little Gladys Dear, who has been in
the hospital for the past three weeks,
with pneumonia and symptoms of ty-
phoid, is recovering.
WANTED -Large quantities of eggs,
18c ; and tub butter.—Geo. E. King.
Quite a number from town took in
the White Star Line excursion, Gode-
rich to Detroit,- on Saturday. The
lake trip is an enjoyable one in fine
weather.
The Street committee have had a
portion of Josephine street re -graded.
If the stories were either raked off and
taken away, or broken up, it' would be
a further improvement.
The excursion to the Model Farm on
Friday last was well patronized.
Lucknow and Brussels stations especi-
ally furnished large contingents. The
day was fine, until the hour for re-
turning, when a heavy rain fell.
The sefni-annual County meeting of
North Huron L. O. L. was held in
Wingham, on Monday last. The busi-
ness was chiefly routine. Mr. Mooney
of Ripley addressed the lodge, invit-
ing all to Ripley for the celebration.
NOTICE.—Dr. Bethune has left his
accounts with David Bell for collec-
tion. All accounts must be settled
with him before August l.st, 1909.
Last Sunday was supposed to be the
longest day of 1908, The Sun was due
to rise .at 4.86 and ..
Get at 8.03,accord-
ing to the almanac, but old Sol has a
habit of getting up to suit himself,
irrespective of the exact minute he is
called by the almanac man,
' Rev. W. A. Findlay of Whitechurch
and Rev, W, G. Howson exchanged
pulpit work last Sunday. Mr. Findlay
gave two thoughtful discourses to
attentive congregations, and Mr.
Howson's sermons were mock enjoy-
ed by the people in the Whitechurch
oltcult.
The Dungannon News has reached
us. It is published by Mr. rainier,
formerly of the Wroxeter Star, who
moved the plant to Dungannon, As
to whether there is an opening in
Dungannon for a paper, we eannot
say, but Mr. Palmer seems to have
faith in the venture and we hope he
will succeed.
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ItE.ti.,- .lre frame oft ' t,
building3Sbh18 feet;would make a
nood straw sed. -1 Mame, Wing
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SITBSO IPTION
$1,00 Pant YEa It a<x ADVA.xcrt,
$1.00 TO pussoazxant a IN V. S.
4. storm on Friday evening last in
Toronto put the electric lights out, left
the city in darkness and stopped the
car traffic. That's what comes of liv-
ing away down there. A very severe
storm passed over Wingham, a short
time ago, and it neither put our elec-
trio lights out, nor stopped our street
car traffic.
Albert A, Prentice, of Heathcote, is
procuring a patent for a valuable
invention. The invention is an
improvement in harvesters, a combin-
ed clover and grain harvester, as an
attachment to a mowing machine.
The harvester is attached to the cutter
bar of the mower, and is provided.
with mechanism to take the clover or
grain and put it off in bundles..
Fox. SALE,—The best grades of Man-
gle, Turnip and Carrot Seeds.—Geo.
E. Ring,
More for the money than you can
find elsewhere, in Boots and Shoes—at
W. J. Greer's.
During the hot season, Rev. W. G.
Howson of the Methodist Church will
preach short sermons at the evening
service, so that there will be no weari-
ness. Subjects for next Sunday—At
11 a. m„ "The Soul's Soliloquy," an
address for those who are sad, or de-
pressed in spirit ; at 7 p. m., a sermon-
ette on "Penitence." Short service ;
you're welcome, so is your neighbor.
Two very hungry tramps approach-
ed a railway station not long ago, and
looked through the window at the
operator. There wasn't even a dinner
pail to be seen, and nothing to eat in
sight. "Well, what can 1 do for you,"
said the operator, One of the tramps
sighed and replied—"Nuthin, only
you night report two empties going
east," and the two hoboes started
down the track.
Beautifulnew patent Shoes for
men. Read advt. on page 5.—Willis
& Co.
WOOL WANTED. -50,000 lbs. wool
wanted ; highest prices paid. Geo. E.
King.
Tuesday, June 10th, was a day ever
to be remembered by the citizens of
Chesley and especially for the Angli-
can community when the corner stone
of the new rectory was well and truly
laid by Hon. Dr. Pyne, Minister of
Education, and Hon. A. G. MacKay,
leader of the Opposition. Mr. Frank
Powell, formerly of Wingham, is the
rector, but it is not expected be will
occupy the rectory alone.
A few years ago, Rev. W. G. How-
son, of town, was pastor of the An-
nette St. Church in SVest Toronto.
The Methodists there are now build-
ing a magnificent new church, costing
$40,000, which is to be completed and
opened for worship in the month of
September next. Mr. Howson has
been asked by the Trustee Board of
the Church to preach for them in con-
nection with the opening services.
FOR SALE.—Buckwheat, Millet,
Scratch food, Baby Chick food, Flour
and Chop, at T. A. Mills', Wingham.
"Victoria" Shoes are the best Cana-
dian Shoes for women. Willis & Go.
are sole agents in Wingham. Every
pair guaranteed.
The regular meeting of Wingham
Local Option Association was held on
Friday evening in . the C. 0. F. hall.
Mr. Buchanan retired from the posi-
tion of President, and his successor
will be appointed at the next regular
meeting, July 17th. Ushers were
appointed for the Sunday meeting in
the Town hall, July lOth, and a mem-
ber was chosen to see that the public
meetings were properly announced.
BRING along your shoes ; we do re-
pairing and WE DO IT RIGHT, Lowest
prices, W. J. Gf•eer.
The Owen Sound Times tells of a
citizen of that town who was deputed
the other day to buy an article for his
wife, a blouse, or something else that
women wear, it makes no difference to
the story just what. He modestly
stated his mission to the young lady
who was behind the counter in a Pou-
lett street store. "What hurt ?" she
enquired. "Well, I don't think any-
thing bust," was the reply, "the
blame thing simply wore out."
'We have for sale the celebrated
Lehigh Valley coal, and best brand
Portland Cement. --Duff & Stewart,
Bluevale.
WANTED. -100 tubs of choice grass
Butter; any quantity of Eggs, High-
est prices paid either cash or trade.—
Geo. . E . King.
—A Manitoba subscriber writes us
thus
Dear Sir—Allow me to congratulate
you on the well -merited Conservative
victory hi the recent election, and
more especially for the success of your
able candidate, Mr. Musgrove. The
Advance carried on a clean, honorable
campaign, which was a marked con-
trast to that conducted by the lead-
ing Liberal organ in Ontario.
Yours truly, E. F. C.
THE LOCAL, MARKET.
Wheat ... 83e to 85e
Oats 45c to 50c
Barley 000
P 78 to 80c
1, o r $2.03 to $3.20
Better...,
$8.00
tter.,..
150
Eggs .... . .......... , .100
Potatoes 00 to 70o
Live hogs .$0.00
With The Soldiers At Comp.
Goderich, June 20, --The soldiers in
camp will dispose of eighty tons of
"hard tack" in the twelve days they
are here. The Government rations in,
elude bread, meat, potatoes, bacon,
beans, jam, butter, white sugar, vege*
tables, cheese, split peas, salt, coffee,
tea and pepper. With 3,000 men un-
der canvas, the total amount of these
commodities required is as follOws
Bread, 22i tons ; fresh treat and pota-
toes, 18 tons each ; bacon, beans, jam,
butter and sugar, 2 tons each ; fresh
vegetables, 7 tons; cheese 1g tons ;
split peas and salt, half a ton each,
and•coffee, three-fifths of a ton, and
tea one-quarter of a ton. This does
not include the fodder for the horses,
which will reach about 20 tons, mak-
ing a total of 100 tons required for the
sustenance of man and beast in camp.
The 33rd Regiment is among the
leaders, and her splendid school offi-
cers are well up to the mark.
Several corps of full-blooded Indians
are among the best disciplined and
drilled in camp, The men and officers
are a credit to the camp.
The tallest man in camp is a bright
young Scotchman, Private Joseph
Lawrence, with the 30th Regiment,
Guelph, who stands 7 feet in his bare
feet, and thoughslim in appearance,
weighs 210 lbs.
Two fatalities was Sunday's record
at the military camp now in progress
here, Pte. Mackenzie, of Glencoe, a
member of the 26th Middlesex Regi-
ment, died from a rupture of the
bowel, and Pte. Harry Porter, a mem-
ber of the Clinton company of the
33rd Hurons, was drowned in the
Maitland River while in bathing,
Both accidents are regretted, as the
young men were popular militiamen.
Porter's brother was in with him and
nearly lost his life while endeavoring
to rescue him. The deceased young
man was very popular in Clinton,
where he lives, and was ledger -keeper
of the Sovereign Bank before it closed
its doors. The drowning was witnes-
sed by hundreds on the bank, who
were powerless to lend any assistance,
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