The Wingham Advance, 1909-03-04, Page 1The Allingham Advance.
36TE YEAR, NO. 27.
W INGOIEAM, ONT., THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 1909.
SUBI8ORU VON
$1.00 PER XNAle let ARYAN XE,
$1.50 To ;9vBt)o;aUsEB IN V. 0,
Wingllatn Town Council.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Town Council was held on Monday
evening; all the members present.
Just as the Councillors were about
to take their seats, the fire alarm
sounded, and everybody rushed to
the danger point, where a fire was
raging in Elliott & Walley's boot:
store.
After the fire was under control, the
Council met. The proceedings of pre-
vious meeting were confirmed.
A communication from the Firemen
ae,ked for an increase of salary of $10
per annum snaking the salary $30 per
man. They also asked for fourteen
rubber coats. The matter of coats
was referred to Fire, Water & Light
Committee with power to
act and the
increase of salaries will be dealt with
at next meeting of Council.
flolmes,a %larko & Holmes complain-
ed on behalf of a client that Council-
lor V. R. Vannorman had a contract
with the corporation as member of the
Fire Brigade. Mr. Vannorman stated
that his resignation was handed in
before Nomination. The communica-
tion was filed. On motion of Spotton
and Bone, Coun. Vannorman was ap-
pointed Chief of the Fire Brigade for
1900, without salary.
A statement was received from the
Ontario Treasury Department, show-
ing the amount due Wingham from
Railway Taxation to be $19L30. From
this was deducted $143.00 for keep of
patients from this town in the Asy-
lum, and a cheque for the balance,
$48.36 was enclosed.
The Bell Telephone Co, asked per-
mission to disturb certain streets in
order to extend their service in town.
Referred to the Streets committee.
The Seiler Casualty Inspection Co.
reported the boilers of the Electric
plant in good order, with the excep-
tion of some minor repairs needed.
Dr. P. Macdonald's resignation as
High School Trustee was received
and accepted, On motion of McKib-
bon and Spotton, J. A. McLean was
appointed to fill the vacancy.
Reeve Irwin was appointed. repre-
sentative of Wingham to the tiIuni-
cipal Association for the prevention
of Consumption, which aims"to pro.
vide free treatment for indigent con-
sumptives.
J. A. Morton sent statement of
Public Library expenditure and
revenue showing a balance needed of
$580 for 1909 ; referred to Executive on
motion of Elliott and McKibbon.
A petition was received from J.
Rogers, W. D. Pringle and others ask-
ing for an arc light at the corner of
Victoria and William street; refer-
eed to F. W. L. committee.
REPORT T OF FINANCs7 CO3IyrITTT7E.
J. B. Ferguson, salary $ 55 50
Geo. Allen, " 45 00
Ed. Lewis, 20 00
R. Rankin, " '7 00
Frank Patterson, collector 45 00
D. 0. McDonald, work 2 05
A. Sanderson, " 8 75
E. King, wood... 24 C0
W. Rintoul, storm -door 2 50
R. Awde, charity 60
Municipal World, supplies 21 50
Theo. Hall, auditors' report, etc. 40 50
M. Beckwith, tickets to A.
Showers 1 00
E. Lewis, caulking mains 2 00
Wm. Murch, work 1 35
Richardson & Rae, supplies,
coal, etc 76 24
Simmons Bros., printing 3 25
Chester Higgins, cedar G 50
Dudley Holmes, legal fees... , 15 02
Mrs. Bloomfield, scrubbing hall,2 00
r
Elec. Light accounts. , . , , t12 90
McKibbon and Bone—That the re-
port of Finance committee he received
and cheques issued—carried.
An account of $15.62 from J, Steph-
enson. was presented for water con-
nection ; no action taken.
Informal discussion of pure water,
eto,, followed, and the Council ad-
journed.
Chad) 1Reive
The Rev, J. S. Hardie has resigned
the pastorate of Rnox Church, Listo-
wel, his resignation to take effect im-
mediately.
.A.t the Salvation Army on Monday
everting, Mar. Bch, will he given a
most interesting International meet-
ing. This program will be illustrated
by costumes, flags and descriptive lec-
ture.
There -will be a Missionary meeting
in St. Paul's Church, on Wednesday
evening, March 10th, to be addressed
by Rev. 0. II. Shortt, missionary from
Japan, Au interesting address is ex-
pected.
At the February meeting of Auburn
circuit official Board, Mr. A. E. Jones
was unanimously invited to remain a
fourth year. The invitation was ac-
cepted, subject to the approval of the
Stationing committee.
Rev. W. G. Howson will speak next
Sunday on the following subjects: --At
11 a.m., "If we aro ultimately saved,
are the results of our sin entirely re-
moved, or not P" At 7 p. in., "Are we
believing myths; or are the founda-
tions of our religious faith secure?"
The public are invited to hear the dis-
cussion of these questions.
On March 12,h, 13th and 14th the
Wingham Salvation Army corps will
have the Musical Trio. Vocal solos,
duets, musical bottles, trios, woodpile
solos, plantation songs, instrumental
selections. The Trio consists of Adj.
Habkirk, Banjnist ; Capt. McGorman,
Musical specialist; W. Bissett, Scottish
Baritone. In the S. A. Hall on Friday
end Saturday, March 12 and 13, and
on Saturday evening March 12th, they
will give a full musical program ; small
admission. Sunday, Mar. 14th at the
Town Hall, at 3 pan. and 8 p.m.
In connection with the approaching
Canadian National Missionary Con-
gress, it is interesting to note, that for
the year 1908, the contributions of the
churches in the United States and Can-
ads to home and foreign missions ing
creased about $600,000, notwithstand=
ing the financial depression in both
countries, and it is conceded on all
sides that this increase is due to the
Laymen's Missionary Movement. The
Baptist Churches of Tor nto in an
effort to raise their share at what Tor-
onto churches are aiming at, succeed-
ed in raising ten per cent. more than
the total amount asked for, and secur-
ed $55,000 instead of $50,000.
Promotion Examinations.
The promotion examinations for the
Public Schools of Huron, will be held
on April 1st, 2ed and 5th. Papers will
be sent out for Jr. and Sr. Second, Jr.
and Sr. Third and 3r. Fourth classes.
Teachers are requested to send a post-
card at ante, to else Public School In-
spector, stating the exact number of
candidates to write in each class. The
parcel eontaining the papers will be
sent to the teacher by March 27th.
Nwww.
) Personals
Direct to Westetn Canada.
The Canadian Pacific "Winnipeg
Express," leaving Toronto at 10,15
pan. daily, carries through standard
and tourist sleeping cars for Winne:
peg, the Northwest
and aelfle coast.
w
est P
This is the only direct, through -par
service to Western Canada, trains run
'entire distance through Penniless ter-
ritoryl and the time Mace Is ec;nsider-
ably faster thall any, (other rot;tQ.
WINtIDLM MARKETS.
Wheat—$1.00 to $1,07.
cats -45 cts,
Barley --50 cte.
Deas- -132e to 85e.
Iiay—.:.00 to $0,00 per ton,
Butter -20 to 22 (Aso
Eggs --43 etre
Oi
(lt ckens---100 to 12e.
Turkeys —Ile to 15e.
Potatoes --80t per bushel
Live Hogs --$6.5O.
Sudden Death..
A sudden death occurred on Thurs-
day morning at Mr, H. M, Boarsen's,
taking away Mrs. Sheppard, an aged
aunt of Mrs.. Bosman's,, Deceased bad
been an invalid for several years, and
the evening before her death com-
plained of not feeling well. Her niece
made her a hot drink, and before they
retired she was easier. In the morn-
ing when they arose, they found that
the old lady was dead, having passed
away peacefully during the night.
Correcting Meters.
Mr. Ramsden, the new manager, is
now in charge of the Electric Light
plant, but 111x. Wyles is assisting in
the correction of the meters that have
been "creeping." To accomplish this
work, the power has been on in the
daytime. We are in hopes, that the
day is not far distant, when the hlec•
tric plant will be used every week day
to furnish power. This town needs
one or two more good industries, and
the ability to furnish electric power in
the day time would be an important
factor in securing other industries, as
well as developing those we have.
Championship in Sight.
In a Northern League hockey match
played here last Friday evening be-
Lweeu Wingham and' the Listowel cup
defenders, Wingham won by a score
of 8-1. It wad a fine exhibition of
hockey throughout, there being few
penalties and these for minor offenses
only. On Tuesday a special traiu was
secured and the first game in the semi-
finals of the League was played in Lis-
towel by the team of that town and
Wingham, Listowel winning by a
score of 5 3, The return game will bo
played here on Thursday evening, and
as goals count oel this round, a fast
game will be played. If Wingham
wins, they. gain the district. They
will then go to Durham on Monday,
and the return game of the League
finals will be played in Wingharn on
March 10th. The boys are hopeful of
securing the championship.,
Burr..n Alen EGGS.— Bring along
your produce. Highest price paid in
exchange for Boots and Shoes.
W. J. Greer.
Benson Cruickshank spent Sunday
with friends in London.
M r. Watson of Moosejaw, Sask., is e,
visitor at Mr. Jas. Mulvey's.
A. H. Musgrove, M L A , spent Sun-
day at home with his fa,mity.
Mr. Oscar Hooey returns to his
home in Rice Lake, Wis„ this week,
Dr. Macdonald was home from Lon-
don to spend Sunday with his family.
Miss Carrie Hingstou of Brussels is
a visitor at her brother's home in
town,
The Misses Wilson of Toronto are
home on account of the illness of their
sister.
Victor Blatchford, of the Advance
staff, spent Sunday at his home in
Ripley.
Miss Lxura Kerr is spending a cou-
ple of weeks with relatives and friends
in Toronto, •
Miss E. Little attended the millin-
ery openings in 'Toronto during the
past week,
Miss Gordon and Miss McLeod of
Lucknow were guests of Miss Ethel
King over Sunday.o
Mrs. Laing of Berlin and Mrs. (Dr.)
Horsey are visiting their parents, Dr.
and Mrs. Macdonald.
Miss Brown of Brussels is visiting
her aunt, Mrs. Jas. Reading, during
May Reading's illness.
Mr. Will Jobb of Brandon, Man.,
spent a few days at the home of his
uncle, Mr. Thos. L. Jobb,
On Monday of this week Miss Hilda
Noises came to the Wingham Business
College to study Stenography.
Me. Wm. PedlOw, wife and daugh-
ter, went west by the O.P.R. on Tues-
day. Miss Stein was also a western
bound passenger.
Mrs. Strang and daughters, Misses
Mabel and Maude, of Badaxe, Mich.,
are spending a week with Mrs. Jno.
Goy, Turnberry.
Miss Georgia Rowe of Wroxeter,
arrived in to n Monday, a is
w on a �, d
studying Stenography. at the Wing -
ham Business College,
Mr. Jas, orh astcces successful ran he
t
ofEdmonton, Alberta, was visiting at
tlie ho ' ,e of Tt r. and Mre. W. S.. Lusk -
later, urnberry, for a few days.
A Rising Young Man.
We are pleased to hear of the suc-
cess of our young men. About five
years ago, W. J. Abraham ]eft Bel -
more to take a situation with the On-
tario Bark Co. limited, of Huntsville.
He has made his way upward and is
DOW manager of the company. Mr.
Abraham was united in marriage ou
February 22nd to Miss Amy Lomas of
Hamilton. The marriage took place
in Christ's Church Cathedral, Bamil-
ton, Rev. Canon Abbott, officiating.
The wedding was attended by only the
relatives of the bride and groom. Miss
to as bridesmaid,and
Maud Dunn acted
Joseph S. Lomas, a brother of the
bride, was groomsman. Mr. and Mrs.
Abraham left on the 10.25 train for
eastern points,, and on their return will
reside in Huntsville. Mr. Abraham's
Belmore friends extend congratula-
tions in which the Advance joins.
Miss A nie Elliott was in atters-
daynce at the millinery opertiggs in To-
ronto last Week, before going to Sarnia
where she has aeeepted a position.
Fred T'ebbtttt spent a fest, days der.
lug the past week at his home near
Ioht;esville, Xie was called there on
account of the serious illness of his
father.', -
Promoted.
Percy Greer, formerly of the Domin-
ion Bank, Wingham, has done well in
Winnipeg. For about a year and a
half, he was teller in the Winnipeg
office, then he was appointed accoun-
tant. For some months past, he has
been accountant at Selkirk, and re-
cently he has been selected as manager
of the branch at Boissevain, Man,
Died. In. Chicago.
Bereavement has come to the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Mulvey, of town,
by the death of their daughter, Miss
Ella Mabel, at the age of 29. The de•
ceased bad been residing in Chicago
for some time, and a few weeks ago,
Mrs. Mulvey wa% called there on
account of her daughter's illness from
a painful disease. Death released the
sufferer on Tuesday, March 2nd, and
the remains were brought here on
Wednesday. The funeral takes place
on Friday at 2.30 to Wingham cense.
tery ; service at the family residence
at two o'clock, Mr. and Mrs. Mulvey
celebrated their Golden Wedding in
1908, and this is the first break in their
large family. Hence the visit of
death brings to the home a sorrow not
before experienced, and in which they
receive sincere sympathy. As we
close our forms, further particulars
are not available.
Hagar & Emnress Shoes for ladies.
Seo advt.—W. J. Greer.
A Destructive Fire.
The fire fiend showed what havoc it
can make in a few minutes, on Mon-
day evening last, when the stock of
Elliott & Walley was destroyed, and
the shop they occupied badly damag-
ed. The fire occurred in the book and
stationery store of the firm, of Elliott
& Walley, composed of Mr. Robert
Elliott of Brantford, and Mr. Walley
of town. Mr. Walley was in the store
at the time, writing. At some dis-
tance was a lamp, `which, it is said ex-
ploded, and thus caused the fire, Ef-
forts were made at once to put out the
blaze, but the fumes Spread rapidly,
and an alarm was sounded, the fire-
men responding quickly. Soon two
streams were pouring into the shop,
and after a persevering effort the
flames were got under control, leaving
the stock of Elliott & Walley in a
dreadful condition, and the shop,
which is part of the Gregory block,
very badly wrecked. The flames
spread so quickly, that very little
could be saved. The stock of George
Carr, merchant tailor, next door, aleo
suffered from water and smoke, W.
G. Patterson's shop was also endang-
ered, and his stock damaged by hasty
removal, while the part of the build-
ing he occupied as a dwelling was lit-
terally flooded with . water, injuring
the household goods. Mrs. Carrick,
who occupied rooms in the second
storey, lost heavily, for although the
fire did not reach her roo;psi they
Were c(elt ed with Waters and 11f rst
elart•ick's household peels were left in
a c n it'd for ey t was od tnalit water v
pt,•tl inelles dOep up -stairs, There le
it}serance on the building, also on the
Stocks of Elliott & Walley, Geo. Barr,
anti W. G. Patterson,and it is hoped
that the Cott panies interested Will al-
low safilcient to cover the actual loss.
The annoyance and disturbance of bus-
meas Is enough to bear. Mrs. Carrick
had no insurance on her goods. The
actual monetary losses cannot be detl-
nttely ascertained a,t present.
DR. Ovic s, M.1). London, Eye and
Liar Surgeon, Will be at McKibben s
drug store, on Wednesday, Mar. 21th,
Cataract, squint, failing eyesight,
nasal catarr t, deafness, head Houses
treated ind glasses properly fitted*
Bowtrau-2 to $ p, m.
The Tows Finances.
The auditors' report for 1908 has
been printed, and a copy may be
obtained from the Clerk. The total
receipts for the year apart from the
Electric Light department, were $31,-
539 81; of this the largest item was
1908 taxes, or $20,369,21. The water
rates show an increase, for $1002.23
was received from this source. The
uncontrollable expenditures such as
debentures, coupons, county rate, etc.,
had to be met, and the controllable
outlay was kept as low as possible.
The assets are placed at $145,707.33,
and the Iiabilities including debentures
unpaid (but not due) are $140,953.01.
The Sinking Fund at the end of 1008
was $17,999.83. In the Electric Light
department, $7082.17 was received for
light used. The total receipts of the
department was $22,051,487 and the
total expenditure including mainten-
ance and new improvements was $21,-
513.42. Assets are placed at $3536.20
and liabilities at $5,090.23; of this $4,-
081.23 is due on new improvements.
The expenditure of the High School
maintenance was $5,8S0.49; Public
School $4,001.02, and Public Library
$637.13. Get a report and see all
items.
Death Of Mrs. Houghton.
This week we have to record the
death of Agnes Patterson, relict of
the late Geo. Houghton, and for twen-
ty-four years ahighly respected resi-
dent of Wingham. Deceased was
born in Dumfries, Scotland, in 1827,
and cane to Canada when a child,
twelve years of age, settling near
Themesford, Oxford county. Her
first husband was Mr, John Patterson
of Ingersoll. From this union, there
remain four daughters, Mrs. Dinsley
and Mrs. J. A. McLean of Wingham,
Mrs: Cavan of Detroit, and Mrs. Rug-
gles of Denver, Colorado. In 1870, she
was rnarried to Mr. Geo. Houghton,
and for a time they resided in Sea -
forth. Miss Houghton of town is a
daughter of Mr. Houghton. In 1881,
Mr. Houghton died, and the following
year, his bereaved partner camo to
reside in Winghatn which has been
her home since. Mrs. Houghton was
a devoted member of the Presbyterian
Church, She was of a strong, healthy
constitution, and seldom i11. About a
week ago, she contracted pneumonia,
and on Monday last, passed away at
the ripe age of 82, The funeral took
place on Wednesday to Wingham
cemetery, Rev. D. Perris conducting
the service. '
Tit:1MM WANTrun.-Tenders will be
received by the undersigned up to the
lith of Mareb, for the supply of 2.5
cords of 22 in. green wood, harsh and
maple mixed, delivered at Wingham
High School, DnDeatic Iiol aiaa, Sec
rotary.
To BUTTER•MAICELtS.--Butter paper
in stock ab the Advance office. Have
your name printed on it; it will not
cost much, and your butter prints will
be known far and near.
local 'items
Drink Christie's Teas,
Wear Greer's. Shoes and Rubbers.
Pure Seeds.—Awnls's, Wingharn,
Bead. Willis & Co.'s advt. on page 8,
Currie & Hinton' shipped eighteen
horses to the West on Tuesday.'
Wild geese are reported making
their way northward, This is said to
be an indication of spring.
Bargains in Men's Boots, "See win-
dow."—W. 3, Greer.
On Feb. 243, wheat touched $1,221 on
the New York market; this is the
highest price reached for years.
Frank Howson, who has been in the
Hospital on account of pneumonia, is
recovering nicely.
A carload of settlers' effects was
shipped west on Tuesday to J, J. Rob-
inson, Nutana, with John James in
charge.
GIRL WANTED.—Good girl for house
work. Apply to Mrs, John Ritchie,
Mr. Geo. Spotton is announced to
lecture in Corrie on March 17, under
the auspices of the Public Library of
that village.
Geo. II. Coulter of Griswold, Man„
in renewing for 1009, says they have
had an ideal winter there, and the Ad-
vance is a welcome visitor.
Mr. Robt. Maxwell's advt. came too
late for change this week. See him
for your spring suit; he has a good va-
riety to choose from. Watch his
advt. next week.
Others are getting bargains at Pat-
terson's jewellery store; so may you,
The Advance regrets to hear that
Mr. Geo. Cruikshank has been an in-
mate of the Hospital, and had an op-
eration performed, which it is hoped
will remove the trouble.
In the formation of the committees
of the Legislature, A. 11. Musgrove of
North Huron was placed on three
committees—Public Accounts, Print-
ing, also Fish and Game.
Bereavement came to the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnston of Turn -
berry, on February 25tb, in the death
of their young daughter, Margaret
Eileen, aged one year, six months.
Oiru WANTIED.—For general house-
work; no washing. Mrs. J. A. Mc-
Lean, Wingham.
Ernest W. Linklater recently under-
went an operation, which was per-
formed by Dr. Redmond. It is hoped
that he will soon be fully recovered,
as Ernie has been an invalid for near-
ly a year.
A "National Social" under the aus-
pices of the Westminster Guild of St,
Andrew's Church, will be given on the
evening of March 16th. An excellent
program will be given and refresh-
ments served. Admission 10 and 15
cts. Everybody welcome.
Mr. Jas. Walker has added to his
undertaking outfit, a new delivery
sleigh. It is nicely finished, looks
well, and when the roads are . badly
drifted or breaking up, it can be used
in place of the hearse. It is the pro-
duct of the Brussels factory.
Sale continues, notwithstanding the
fire. Now for real jewellery bargains.
—W. G. Patterson,
Mr. John Ashton went west this
week with his brother Duncan and his
father, and about a dozen others from
the neighborhood of Goderich. Tho
Ashton Bros. take with them a car of
horses, and settlers' effects, and their
destination is Strasburg, Seek.
This week we can report a new tele-
phone connection. The .private tele-
phone line extending to Kinloss, has
lately been connected with the Ball
Telephone Company's system at Luck -
now, so that an interchange of conver-
sations over the two systems is now
possible.
Highest Cash Price paid for hides—
Thos. Field & Co.
Pure seeds are an important item in
£arm management, and some of our
advertisers make a special of seeds,
Watch the advts;
bort le 'being pieced on the ground
far .a new bridge over the Maitland, to
replace the present irott bridge strac.
titre west of the station, .
e
S4rmetaltat upset with the fire, but
ready to hand out snaps in watches,
clocks, silverware and jewellery of all
kinds. Just try 05 and see.—W. G.
Patterson,
DEATfl8
Goggin -In Idowick, Feb. 23, Thee.
Goggin, ago 57,
Houghton—In Wingham, Mar. 1st,
Agnes Patterson, relict of the late
Geo. Houghton, aged 82.
Densmore—in West Weavanosh, ort
February 2dtlt, Catherine, beloved
wife of Mr, W, It. Densmore, aged
09.
Johnston ---1n T'urnberry, b'eb. 2$,
Margaret Eileen, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Root. Johnston, aged one
year, six menthe.
Bluovale.
Pure Seeds,—AWDE'e, Wingham,
Milton Edmunson is on the sick list
at present,
Mr. Blatchford shipped four car
loads of ties last week..
Mr. George Westbrook & Sons are
busy cutting shingles.
Mrs, Jas. MoEwen is not recovering
as fast as her many friends would wish.
Mr, Harry Chamberlain had the
Misfortune of cutting his toe, while
veorking in the swamp.
Mr. Jas, Hooper is suffering severely
with erysipelas in bis legs. His many
friends wish hire a speedy recovery,
Mr. Jno. McEwen on the 33, line, lost
acouple of cattle -one day last week.
Mr. Jas. McEwen lost a fine heifer the
same night.
While in the act of getting a drink
at the creek in Miss Powell's bush,
Master Tommy Walker fell in. Some
of the men who were working near,
helped hindsout, or it would have gone
hard with him. .
The men working for Mr, Blatchford
in Mies Powell's swamp, were on the
point of striking, but the strike fell
through. The men are working' the
same as ever, but Mr. Gamey, the
leader, has left and the boys are hap-
pier than ever.
Gorrie.
Rev. Me. and Mrs. McTavish are
Toronto visitors this week.
Mr. D. Lather's many friends are
pleased to see him out again after Ms
illness.
Miss Harris of Wroxeter spent last
Thursday and Friday with the Misses
Perkins.
Mr. Fleming, County Secretary of
the Huron County Y.M.C.A. move-
ment, 'visited our town last week in
the interest of the society. Arrange-
ments are being made for a meeting to
be held in the town hall on Sunday,
March lth at 3.30 p.m., with a view to
organizing a Y.M.C.A. in Gorrie.
The "At Home" held last Thursday
evening in the town hall by the young
people of the Presbyterian Church was
a decided success. Visitors were there
from Wroxeter, Molesworth, Ford-
wich, and the Gorrie English and
Methodist Churches. All expressed a
wish that more of these social func-
tions were held,
The Board of Directors of the Gerrie
Public Library, are making arrange-
ments for an entertainment to be held
on March 17th (St. Patrick's Day.) A
first class program of music, etc., is
being prepared. Mr. Geo. Spotton of
Wiugham, will also give a Iecture on
"Ireland and the Irish." This lecture
is full of Irish wit and humor ; a rare
Lreat is expected.
Mr. 3. 0. Smith, B.A., gave an a t-
eellent address at the Epworth League
meeting last Monday evening, on
"Ancient Ireland." He followed the
history of the Emerald Isle from the
sixth century up to the time when
Christianity was introduced. The ad-
dress Was listened to with much in-
terest. Miss 0. 1 ingston, of Brussels,
rendered a solo very acceptably,
TetvNrs AND VMaSEB.--Big stock to
select from at lowest prices.
W. 3. Gilman.
The Electric Light Committee of the
Town Council is purchasing a testing
meter, and those meters
that have
been working overtime will pass a
rigid inspection. Tho government his
specter is expected here again in a few
days The trouble is supposed to have
been caused by unproper adjustment
in adapting the meters to the improv-
ed system at the power house.
A few years ago, the large factory
north of the G. T. R. wase. busy hive,
and Button & Fessant kept a lot of
then. The building =low looks desert-
ed and no signs of activity are visible,
It seems a pity, that so suitable a
building, so eligibly situated, should
be idle. It must be unremuaerative
now, and it so ottld be better for the
Town and for the owners 3f It could be
turned tato some live concern, and
furnish employment for fifty or One
hundred men,
Wroxeter.
Miss Agnes Stewart has returned
from a visit to Stratford.
Miss Etta Smith is attending the
millinery openings in Toronto,
Mrs. Mulligan of Jamestown has
Purchased M. Morley's cottage on
Howik c St,
Mr. G. S. Laokle has had his store
nicely decorated and several new elec-
tric lights put in the windows,
Rev. L, Perrin and Mr. 3, S. Mc-
Tavish attended the meeting of Pres-
bytery in Wingham on Tuesday,
11Ir, Geo, Eamer, who spent some
time visiting his brother, Jno. Hamer,
and other friends in this neighbor-,
hood, has left for his home in the
West.
Mrs. Lewis, who has been ill for
some time and was convalescent, had
a slight relapse the other day. Our
sympathy is extended to Mr, Lewis
and family in their trial.
The young people of the Presby-
terian Church intend having a social
and entertainment on Mar. 17th, St,
Patrick's Day, The different com-
mittees are making preparations for
the event.
Messrs. L, Fleming and W. Collins,
County and Provincial- Secretaries, re-
spectively, of the Y. M. 0. Association,
will speak in the Presbyterian and
Methodist churches next Sabbath on
the work of the Y. M. 0, A.
We are sorry to hear that Miss E.
Harris is lying i11 of typhoid fever in
St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto. Her
father, R. B. Harris, went down to
see her on Monday. We sympathize
with Mr. and Mrs., Harris in their
trouble, and hope their daughter will
soon be on the road to recovery.
Nesbit Lang, of Lang Bros., Ieft for
Winnipeg on Wednesday morning.
Last Friday evening a great many of
his friends gathered at the home of
his mother and presented him with a
beautiful scarf pin and other useful
articles. An appropriate address was
read by Thos. Sanderson to which the
recipient gave a fitting reply. We
wish Nesbit every success in the great
West, the young man's country.
Fordwich.
Died—On Feb. 23rd, Thos. Goggia,
in his 57th year.
Miss Leatherdale of Brussels is visit-
ing friends in town.
Mrs. William McLaughlin visited
Wingham friends last week.
Mr. Wm. McKee and family of Nee-
pawa, Man„ are visiting friends in
town, •
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hazelwood, of
Treherne, Man., visited P. P. Ayles-
worth last week.
Mr, and Mrs. Jos. Wade spent Sun-
day with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Tuck near Clifford.
Mr. Will and Miss Melissa Edwards
spent Sunday with their sister, Mrs.
Rhein' of Listowel.
The social given by the Epworth
League on Friday evening last was
well attended ; proceeds about $30.
Miss Mae Ross has returned to her
home in New Liskeard, after an ex-
tended visit with friends in this vicin-
ity,
The Springbank Telephone Co, held
their annual meeting last whek at the
home of the Pres., Jos. McLaughlin.
Mr. Laird, north of town, loaded a
car of pressed hay last Friday, which
was shipped to Toronto by F. Rudd of
Alma.
Dr. Nelson Tait of 498 Spading Ave„
Toronto, will be at the Queen's Hotel,
Wingham, on Thursday, Mar, 11.th,
front 8 a.m, till 10 p.m.. for consults•
floe in diseases of Eye, Ear, Nose and
Throat. Glasses fitted.
AUCTION SALES.
On Thursday, March 4, on lot 27, 28,
Con. 1, Morris, farm titock, imple-
ments and house furniture.
Ter
ms,
eight months' credit. The farmof
30
acres will be offered for sale at the
same time on terms then made
known. John Bloomfield, proprietor;
R. H. Garniss, auctioneer.
On Thursday, March 4th, on east
half of .lot 88, con. 7, East Wawanosh,
farm stock, implements, etc. No re-
serve as ptoprletor is giving up farm-
ing. Terms, eight months credit on
approved joint notes for stints over $5.
The farm will be offered for sale at the
sante tithe on terms announced at the
sale. Thos. Black, proprietor; Prank
McConnell, auctioneer.
On Saturday, March Oth, nt the
Nattiortal hotel, Wingham, one mare
in foal, ten cows, and a lot of young
cattle. Terms, eight months' credit.
Sale at 2 o'clock. John Goy, proprie-
tor; Jno, Purvis, auctioneer; see
posters,
Se
pee
Jamestown.
Miss Maggie Snell is spending a few
days at home this week.
Mr. Hugh Moses is improving slow-
ly after his recent illness.
We are pleased to see Mrs. A. Pol-
lock able to be around again after her
sickness.
We are pleased to hear Mr. John
Fraser was able to come home last
Saturday.
Mr. Frank Wright, jr., left last
Wednesday to visit friends in London
for a few weeks.
Rev. Mr. West of Bluovale has
charge ofthe service in
Victoria Hall
next Sunday evening.
Mr. Jas. Wright's health is gradually
growing worse, but we hope he may
be restored to his usual good health
once more.
The usual prayer meeting services
that have been carried on here on Fri-
day evenings have been changed to
Wednesdays,
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Eckmier and
Miss Ferne visited friends in Ethel on
Sunday, and Mrs. Eckmier stayed
over for a week's holidays.
The first debate of the season was
held in Victoria Hall, last Tuesday
evening, the subject being "Resolved
that man has more influence for good
than woman." The affirmative side
was taken by Messrs. Forrest and
Simpson, while the negative was up-
held by Misses Bryans and Snell. The
decision was given in favor of nega-
tive. The program at this debate was
a treat. Mr. Lamont and Miss Mc-
Laughlin's instrumental selections
were much appreciated.
Tenders Wanted.
Tenders will be received by the un-
dersigned, up to . the 18th day of
elarch, 1900, for a cement wall to be
built under the Salem Methodist
church (of the Wroxeter circuit). Size
of church, 40 feet by 28 feet ; wall to
be 13 inches thick and 8 feet high,
4i inches to project for bricking pur-
poses, The basement floor is also to
be cemented, inside wall and floor to
be plastered and steel trowelled ; out-
side wall to be plastered from ground
up and blocked; said wall to have six
windows and three doors. Cement to
be supplied by the congregation and
Ieft on the premises. Contract to be
commenced about June let, 1000.
Lowest or any tender not necessari-
ly accepted. For further particulars,
apply to—
D. L. WEIR, Sec, -Tress.,
rox er Out.
Wroxeter, ,
TLet0ITIMS of rine sthel-
arshte. wide teaching and
busino'a experience in Toad.
ing Canadian and Amerioau
centres, employed by aur
chain of Iiigh.Orade eel -
leges, have built up a superior, wrap.
preached curriculum.
leads student is instructed privately at
his own desk. 1 'o assist our graduates to
the bolt positions.
Three teenier — 3ommercial-, Steed-
graphy and Telegraphy.
Mail Coitrsoa Ifni Or any der.
Write fir partieuiare.
WINQIIA ax
BUSINESS COLL' Q
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FARMERS
ATTENTION
WE ARE
HEADQUARTERS
FOR
Stock - Foods, Condition
Powders and all Stock
Remedies. ,
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M�
J. Watton McKibbon
DRU(iQIST
MACDOIfALD BLOCK
Special Cut Price hi
Men's Shoes.
Only 28 Pairs Men's Blucher
Cut and Bale. In Velour Calf,
Dongola and Patent Colt leathers
—Goodyear Welt Soles—Sizes 6
to 10 Regular Price $3.50 and
$4.00—
Sale Price $2.75
(See . Samples in Window)
REMEMBER — Wo sew free of charge all
rips in Shoos bought of us.
Bring along your Shoes. We do Repairing
and do it right.
W. J.
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Red Clover
Mammoth
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Lucerne
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The above in beet qualities
only and now on sale.
GEO. E. KING