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36TR YEAR, NO, 49.
SANCTUM PARAGRAPHS,
—Wireless telegraphy has made it.
possible for passengers crossing the.
ocean to keep in touch with what is
going on on terra firma, and while out
of sight of land to read the daily paper
every morning at their breakfast.
Two papers are now published at sea,
the Cunard Daily Bulletin, published
every day on the Canard steamers,
and its cotereporary, the Marconi At-
lantic News, published on other lines
of steamers. The news is flashed from
the various Marconi stations to the
vessels, the type is set, the paper
printed, and thus with his breakfast
the passenger may peruse. the world's
news. The next thing will be to pub-
lish newspapers on frying machines.
--The daily papers announce in big
head lines, that "Mr. Hays is delight-
ed." We do not wonder at that.
When a man has a salary of fifty
thousand dollars u, year, and can fre-
quently trip it across the Atlantic in
the first cabin of a palatial steamer,
all expenses paid, he ought to be in a
fairly good humor. When you add to
thisthe fact that the company Mr.
Hays is connected with, basks under
the cheering smiles of the Government
and was recently favored with a
"loan" of ten million dollars, you must'
admit that Mr. Hays would be pecu-
liarly constituted, if he was not feel-
ing somewhat "delighted." Who
wouldn't be under such circumstan-
ces f It is a long way from the cir-
cumstances of Mr. Hays to those of
the factory toiler or day laborer, who
has to support a large family, pay
rent, etc., on $1.50 a day.
—It is a little over twenty-three
years since the 0. P. R. sent its first
transcontinental train over its road to
'the Pacific coast. At one time, it was
predicted that' the road would not
earn its axle grease, but the scheme
proved a success. Wonderful develop-
ment of the West followed the open-
ing of the railway. Lands were open-
ed for settlement ; towns and villages
sprang up along the line, and soon the
West was` the centre of attraction.
Now, the Grand Trunk Pacific and the
Canadian.Northern are pushing their
main lines westward, and along these
railways, also, development will fol-
low,
ollow, in the settlement of lands, the
birth of towns and villages, and the
increased production of Western
wheat and cattle for the markets of
the east. To the C. P. R., however,
belongs the honor of being the pion-
eer of western development.
Matrimonial Event.
A happy event occurred at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. McGee, first line
of Morris„ on Wednesday, July 28th,
when their daughter, Margaret, was
united in marriage, at high noon, to
Mr. Wm. H. Hilliard of Rochester, N.
Y. The bride was unattended and
wore a white princess dress of aIl'over
lace and embroidery. There were
about seventy guests present. Mrs.
W. Moody of Clinton played the wed-
ding march. The presents were num-
erous and costlet. The groom's gift to
the bride was a beautiful gold bracelet
with heart -shaped locket set with
pearls.
The bride's ides tra e ling suit
was brown ladies' cloth, with hat to
match. The happy couple left on'the
afternoon train for Simcoe, Niagara
Falls, Buffalo, and from there to the
groom's home' in Rochester. The
young couple take with them the -best
wishes of many friends.
Mr. Wm. Jobb of Dauphin, Man.,
who was here this week on a sorrow-
ful mission referred to elsewhere,
speaks encouragingly of the rapid
development of the West. Towns and
villages spring up as if by magic, and
though some have their capital locked
up in lands, and have not much loose
money, yet the increase in value of
the land will eventually put them on
Easy street. Westerners are hopeful
of good returns from this year's crop.
Mrs. Halstead's auction sale will be
held at her residence, Lower Wing -
ham, on Saturday next, commencingmencing-
at one o'clock. Jno. Purvis will be
the auctioneer, A glance at the pos-
ters will show the articles for sale,
comprising of stock, implements,
furniture, etc. The list may be seen
at the Advance office.
Public School Uoard regular meeting
nett Tueeday evening.
The Union factory begat Wank again
on Monday morning.
Bezel Drummond, a graduate of
Wingham 1.3usiness- College, has secur-
ed a situation in Toronto.
A Carnival of cut prices in Men's,
Women's, Misses' and Children's
Shoes. ---W. J. Greer.
WING -HAM, ONT., THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 1909,
Very Strange! Isn't It ?
1.—Strange, how many people would
vote for some plan for the. Town's bet-
terment, other than the only one that
opportunity presents.
2—Strange, how many people once
believed that a sewer system was of
no earthly use without waterworks,
who now believe that waterworks are
of no use without a sewer system,
3 --Strange, how many people admit
th Lt Wingham needs pure water (in
fact they assure us that "it is coming")
and yet whenever they get a chance,
they hit pure water hard with their
ballots.
t:—Strange, how many people la_
anent the condition of our front street
and its need of paving, and tell how
they would support such an improve-
ment, when they know that it cannot
be made until a trunk sewer is laid,
and that they "knocked" when it
might have been secured.
5—Strange, too, that the supposed
panacea for Wingham's ills, the "dry
earth" system, never survived the
resolution in the Council room, and
publication in the local press. It
seems to have been still -born, and
buried without ceremony—"Unwept,
unhonored and unsung." Of course it
has its drawbacks, but if properly en-
forced, would have been beneficial
here, as in other places.
0—Strange, that now the Commis-
sioner By-law has been passed, that
already (according to some) blue ruin
is coming. The men to be elected
next January are sure to make a mess
of it, "worse than before," draw sala-
ries, quarrel with the Council, etc.
Oh, the ghosts of fears that do appear !
Nonsense ! There are capable men.
Go after them, and for goodness sake,
give them a chance.
7—Strange, that so many who think
it would be an easy matter to get a
better "bunch" (that is one name giv-
en) than the present Council, declare
that it will be very difficult to find
Commissioners, who will manage the
Electric Light and Waterworks as
well as they have been heretofore
managed by the Town Council.
Thanks I That is an admission, that
on the whole our Councils are not
"bum," neither the "worst that has
been."
8—Strange, how many people want-
ed pure water, when a sewer system
was proposed and the opportunity of
voting for it offered ! And equally
strange, how many wanted a sewer
system, when the pure water oppor-
tunity was presented ! Stranger,. kill,
the number who now declare`that
wind Wingham really needs is`.pure
water and a sewer system too. 'D;oub-
ly strange also is the fact ,that if'both
were offered them to -morrow, some
would kilt the projects by their votes I
0—Strange, what a difference there
is between the tender chord of Sym-
pathy and the active little piece of
paper called a "ballot." Last year,
when several homes were stricken
with fever, and citizens were carried
to their graves from that disease,
there was a "hull lot" of sympathy ex-
pressed; we have no doubtit was
sincere. But that sympathy did not
prevent some of the same sympathetic
chaps horn voting down a proposal to
restsimil r
v n sadscenesfrom the
a
p
same cause, by providing pure water.
Strange, that it takes us so long to
Iearn that prevention is better, and
often easier than cure.
10—Strange, why some people are
never satisfied with the Council their
own -ballots helped to elect. Accord-
ing to the gospel of some people, we
always have a "bum" council, or they
"should get the bounce," etc., etc.
Now this paper believes that our
Councillors do the very best they can
for the interests of the Town. The
writer has been in Wingham eleven
years, and the instances of Councillors
intentionally working against the in-
terests of the Town,are mighty few.
The office is not a, desirable one, and
when citizens yield to the wish of
others and consent to bear the burden
of the Town's work, they should at
least be given credit for good d in
ten -
tions. Councillors lose- much time
from their business, do the 'beet they
can, put up with all sorts of fault -find'
lug and harsh criticism. This practice
of always denouncing the Town Coun-
cil is detrimental to• the_Towf's best
interests. Seipport the men elected
by the majority. If you do not think
them fit representatives, vote against
them at next election, but do not dis-
courage them by saying "bunt Coun.
oil" or "worst we ever had." You
know 16 isn't true ; neither does it
help them to do, or be better.
It, A. Taylor ie enjoying a visit from
his brother and family, of Schomberg,
who are thinking of locating here,
I3treretl'c Aldir l rias.. Bring along
your produce, Highest price paid. In
exchange for Hoots and Shoes,.
W, J. Greer.
At the funeral of a lady in Mitchell
recently, the Anglican and Methodist
ministers took part in the ser viae.
h) Advocateto
vleoft
r. Davie This
c.
x°eznax'It ,w- The time has gate by, We
hope never to return, whet a chriatiat
minister can stand by and think him.
self holier than his brother who
troreitipe at tt, different altar,'
North Huron Telephone Co.
Complete organization of the North
Huron Telephone 0o„ has been delay-
ed, but is progressing, The cause of de-
lay is the non -arrival of the Charter,
but it is expected shortly, all the con-
ditions having been complied with,
It is expected that the Whitgchurch
connection will be ready in about three
weeks, and extension to St Augustine
will follow. Some delay has been
caused by the difficulty in securing
linemen to do construction work.
As soon as the Charter is secured,
the Belrnore, Bluevale and Belgrave
lines will be transferred from the Bell
Telephone Co. to the North Huron
Co., and subscribers in Wingham will
have the advantage bf connection with
all the phones on those lines. This
will of course, mean more work at
Wingham Central. There are now
five operators in all, and several more
aro likely to be required when the
local company gets right down to
business. Mr. Hinkley, the local man-
ager for the Bell Co., looks well after
the interests of his Co. here, and has
recently added several new phones in
town. The operators also are atten-
tive and courteous. Wingham Oen
-
tr 1 will handle efficiently the increas-
ed
n re s-
ed amount of work, that will come
from the North Huron Co., when its
lines are open.
The business expected from the
North Huron Co. necessitates a new
and larger switch -board at the Central
in Wingham, This important link is
on the way, and we hope that before
long, the North Huron Co. will be
doing business.
Full notice of the meeting for com-
plete organization will no doubt be
given. The subscribers' duty will
then be to see that the very best possi-
ble men are elected to direct the wel-
fare of the Company, for upon the
officers will depend to a large extent
the success of the North Huron Tele-
phone Co.
A Sister Gone.
Mr. A. Dulmage keenly feels the be-
reavement caused by the death of his
sister, Mrs. (Rev.) A. L. Russell, re-
cently of Wroxeter. Our Wroxeter
correspondent he's kindly noted the
event. Mrs. Russell was mast highly
esteemed. Her death occurred while
she was on a visit to her daughter in
St. Paul, Minn.
Summer Sale.
On Saturday, August 7th, H. E.
Isard & Co., commence their annual
Summer Sale. The whole stock is
available for bargain searchers. The
various departments cover the three
floors of the building, and a staff of
courteous clerks will serve the firm's
customers. The sale closes August
18th, and the sooner you go, the bet-
ter the choice. See advt. on page 5.
infant Son Drowned. .
Friends of Rev. 0. M. Farney of
Florence (formerly Rector of Corrie)
will regret to hear that, on July 22nd,
his infant son was drowned in a cis-
tern. The opening had been covered
by wire screen and the only accounting
for the accident isthat the screen had
rusted and let the little one break
through. Help was on band at once,
but all efforts to revive te child 1d prov-ed unavailing.
A Serious Fail.
Our -citizen, Mr. Wm. Sutton, met
with a painful accident on Thursday
last, the effects of which he will feel
for some time, He was passing from
one room to another when he fell,
breaking the bone of one of his thighs.
As he has been laid up with rheuma-
tism for some time, and is advanced in
years, the accident wit' be all the more
painful, and is likely to lay him aside
for several weeks.
Successful Pupils.
Among those successful at the re-
cent Normal School Entrance exami-
nations, we note the following pupils
of Winghatn High School:—Annie
Barber, Ruby Clegg, Irene Clegg (hon.
ars)aHarr
D rer Stanley
Elliott,
Liz-
zie
Ferguson, Maud Fryfogle, Tenny-
son Glanville, Florence Imlay, Hazel
Jackson, Mildred Jewett, Ruby Herr,
Richard Lloyd, Lizzie McKee, Arthur
McKersie, Russel McKersie, Roy
Stackhouse, S. J. lelcTavish, Gertrude
White'(honore), Finlay Reid.
Trtimi s .A.Nb VAUSE:S.--Big stock to
select from at lowest prices, -
W. J. Gnisnn.
Excursionists To Niagara, Palls.
Among those who took in the excur-
slon to Toronto and Niagara Falls last
week, Were : Mr. and Mrs. Stalker,
Miss Stalker, Mr. and W. J. lifeDon•
ald, Robt. Moiloneld, Mrs. P. Link -
later, Miss P. Iferina, Jno. Hanna,
Fey Patterson, Alex. Coutts, Harold
Webb, Ea, Small, Mr. and Mrs. Bu-
chananand fatnile, Mrs, Lloyd, Rath,
Annie and bleak, Miss Ir, Posliff, Miss
MarCMartin, Miss M+t col Miss M. L.
r
Br ckr Colwell Itcok Oliver Mille,
,
Lloyd Made, Mrs. W. J. Howson,.
Mrs, Aida, Ross and MissMabel,
Alvin art, Me. and Mee, Williams
rs. wan Johnston, Mite Mabel
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Now Boys, Be Good.
Messrs, Henderson, Forbes and Day,
,adjoining town, are resolved no longer
to have mercy on boys who go to the
river to fish or bathe, if they do not
behave themselves, Those who take
rails from the fences and pub them in
the their to float on, or start fires for
fun, are going to get into trouble, and
on the next offence they will- have to
answer for their actions before Police
Magistrate Morton. These farmers
know 'who the naughty kids are, and
they issue this friendly warning in
order that they may behave them
selves, take their bath if they like,
but go home Without loafingaround,
w
wetting Bret, or any other mischief.
Look out boys, you are in danger of
trouble.
l !fee ° -e si ooetro °Farm L*anw,
[ittem8j
GIRL WANTED, --.Apply at Lackie'e
Bakery,
The road to ruin is always kept in
good repair,
Labor Day falls on Monday, Sep,
tember 0th.
Rural Schools open on, Monday,
August 10th.
Mrs. Bryson Cochrane held her post,
nuptial reception on Thursday last.
If you don't buy Shoes now you're a
loser. Clearing sale at W. J. Greer's.
It gives us a terrific jolt every time
we hear our friends praise our enemies.
Dave Joynt has changed from Joe
Match's barber shop to 3. A. Ritchie's..
We've made hundreds of feet happy
during our GREAT SIIQE SAir.—W,
J. GREER,
Auburn' village is putting on city
airs, and announces a "civic holiday"
for August 0th. '
Turnberry Council is calling for.
tenders for drain construction ; see
advt. in this issue.
The By-law for loan to Mr. Pringle
appears in this issue ; we shall refer
to it in issue.
Wingham Fall Fair will be held on
September 28 and 20th. Do something
to help it along, and add to the exhibit.
Mrs. Robt. Beattie entertained a
number of her lady friends at a de-
licious tea on Thursday last.
Ritchie & Cosens—Houses to rent,
Death has been busy in this vicinity
this week, and several families mourn
the death of a member of'the family
circle.
Me. Vansickle of the baggage trans-
fer line has removed from Field block
to Mr. Beckwith's cottage on Edward
street.
W. F. VanS tone shipped a carload
of fine cattle on Monday, to the old
country markets; they were consigned
to Glasgow, Scotland.
Now ye young .men and maidens,
0. N. Griffin can supply you with that
matrimonial preliminary, the marri-
age license; see his advt.
WANTED Apprentice to learn bar-
bering, at once.—J. Match.
Word from Mr. and Mrs. T. T. Field
shows that they are enjoying their ex-
tended trip in the West. They intend
to visit the coast before returning.
Mr. Jno. Smith of Diagonal street
shows us a sweet pea stalk with four
flowers on it, something unusual. The
editor has a lot with three, but not
often are four found on one stalk.
Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers.
Citizens of Wingham saw in the sky
in the west on Tuesday evening, a dis-
tant light. As it appeared to be mov-
ing, it is thought it was an airship.
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
were "Old Home" days in Palmerston,
and the railroad junction town was a
scene of re -unions, hand -shakes, wel-
comes and a general joyful time.
C. Otto Biehl is in' the hospital in
Toronto for a serious operation, the re-
moval of a bone behind one of his
ears, "His Wingham friends regret to
hear that it will be necessary for him
to remain in the hospital for several
weeks. •
Remember Lennox's New Grocery
Mr. Jno. Ritchie's new building
north of the Presbyterian church will
be 20 x 00 feet, and will contain an
office for the real estate and insurance
business of Ritchie & Cosens, a farm
implement office, and a wareroom in
the rear for implements.
Mr. Geo. Buskin, agent and mission-
ary of the International Colpor•tage
mission, made his annual visit to town
last week. Last year, Wingham con-
tributed $6.45; this year Mr. Buskin
only received $2 75. He is not as
strong as he once was, but keeps at
the work,
Fon SAL E.—•- Fifty hall chairs, in
good order, at a reasonable price.
Apply to 0, J. Graham.
Among the Public School teachers,
who attended the Ontario Agricultur-
al
College for the course in Agriculture,
we notice the following passed hi
Agriculture and Horticulture :--Flor-
encee Millen of Fordwich, Margaret
Wightman of Teeswater, and Mabel
Walsh of Wingham.
The excursion to Kincardine on
Friday last under the auspices of the
Sons of Scotland, was well patronized,
and as the train neared its destination
was crowded uncomfortably. The
weather was fine and a delightful day
was spent at the lake by the excureiona
ists. Two hundred and eighty tickets
Were sold at Wingham station.
WANTED. -50 acres near Wingham
—Ritchie & Cosens.
Farmers near town are making conr-
plaints about hunters and their hounds
prowling around their farms on Sun-
days, contrary to law, Provincial
Constable Phippen Is after the -law-
breakers, and intimates that it would
be wise to leave such sport for week-
days, Hesides, the loss of eight sheep
recently by one farmer, Is eau'ing
others to be on the
alert, and log
s
runningaround loose maymeet With
sudden calamity.
(,ICNtRIt. Snu'4AN'r WArsri•:I>,--fy
16th August, family of four hi Lon.
don ; $14 per month. Inquire at this
*Mee.
Qum!) 'Hews
Rev, W. L. Steeves, of the Baptist
Church, gave an address at the Hp -
worth League on Monday evening,
that was appreciated.
The pulpit of the Presbyterian
church was occupied on Sunday last
by Rev, Mr, Malcolm of Dutton, His
sermons are well spoken of by the
congregation. Mr. Malcolm is ex-
pected for next Sunday also.
Rev. C. E. Raking, Rector of St.
Paul's, had a very busy day on Sun-
day. There was the morning service,
followed by the Holy Communion,
then the funeral of Miss Thom, and
immediately after, that of Mrs, Win,
Jobb, and then the evening service
The Sacramental services in the
Methodist church on Sunday last were
well attended and spiritually helpful,
At 0,30 the quarterly Lovefeast, fol-
lowed by an excellent sermon by Rev.
Dr. Rutledge at 11 a. en., then the ad-
ministration of the Lord's Supper,
The Sunday School and Bible classes
were well attended, and the day closed
with the evening service, the pastor
giving a most practical discourse from.
Mathew 0:33—"Seek ye first the King-
dom of God, and his righteousness,
and all these things shall be added
unto you.
On Wednesday of last week Rev. D.
W. Urquhart was inducted into the
charge of Listowel Presbyterian
Church. Rev, R. B. Stevenson of Lu -
can preached the sermon ; 'Rev. D. N.
Morden of St. Marys addressed the
minister, and Rev, T. 3. Thompson of
St. Andrew's church, Stratford, ad-
dressed the people. The salary is
$1400 and four weeks', vacation.
Ritchie &-Cosens—Fire Insurance.
Town Council.
Council met on Monday evening;
members all present; minutes of regu-
lar and special meetings were con-
firmed.
The county rate this year will be
$1,12.5 75.
0. N. Griffin's application for posi-
tion of Collector was accepted, salary
same as in 1008.
The application of S. B. Scott, Wm.
Guest and others for a hydrant on the
corner of Charles and Dallas street
was referred to the Waterworks com-
mittee. ..
The Finance committee reported in
favor of the following accounts.
H. B. Elliott, ptg. and advt $86 03
Theo, Hall, 4, " „ . • 72 35
Jas. Clark, salary, cemetery20 75
R. Rankin, bell -ringing 7 00
Geo. Allen, Chief's salary.. 45 00
J. B. Ferguson, salary 51 00
post, 1.50
Jno. McLeod, work., 1 35
H. Mitchell, ' " a 00
W. A. Currie, machine work7 85
Davis & ,,Johnston,. survey and
estimates for waterworks.:.: 75 00
J. Sheriff; windmill tank, pipes;
etc., for cemetery. 301 20
Municipal World, supplies . 4 80
A. Sanderson, work 1 05
" - teaming 28 35
" watering streets., 48 65
H. Saint, teaming. 75
D. C. McDonald, work 30 75
7 50
W. G. Gray, teaming.. 8 20
C. J. Thornton, changing Town
pump, etc,. 5 00
S. Mitchell, cement pipe 25 00
Wm; Guest, salary for May 10 00
E. Dennis, teaming 1 50
By-law Election acct 17 32
Electric Light accounts..... 590 05
The report was adopted.
The account of D. Dinsley for $12.50,
for two months salary as assistant
Fire Chief caused considerable discus-
sion. After motion, amendment, and
amendment to' the amendment, it was
decided that during the temporary
absence of the Chief, the salary for as-
sistant be at the rate of $50 perannun,
and the account will be corrected and
dealt with at next meeting, when cer-
tified.
The Property committee will pre-
pare changes necessary in the Ceme-
tery By-law.
The unsafe condition of the Pumps
at the wheelhouse was considered.
Action will be taken.
The By-law re -loan to W. D, Pringle
was read let and 2nd times and will
be submitted to the popular vote,
August 80th. The Mayor and Clerk
were authorized to sign the agreement
with r Mr + b fof Pringle, onchat the
g
Town.
The Mayor believes that money can
be saved by watering the streets from
small hydrants. He has such faith in
the plan, that he has ordered three
hydrants, If the plan succeeds, the
Town is to pry for the hydrants; if
not, he will pay for them himself.
The transfer of part of east half of
lot 11, McDerinid St. to Thos. Aitchi-
son in lieu of right of way across his
lot, as agreed some three years ago
will be completed by the lexecutive
tom.
By-le';ws 587 and 588, recently sob,
milted to the people received their 3rd
readings.
$400 was placed to the credit of the
Public School Board.
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Farrell, Irr Titrnberry, on July 28th,
Win. Farrell, in his 84th year.
Elliott, ---Tu Wingham, on July 28th,
Thos. 3. Elliott, agei 67.
flamilton,—Tis Wiegham, July 20th,
Hugh Hamilton, aged 67.
Thom.—ie Turnberry, ott July 80th,
Olive Ferne, youngest daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Ohm. Thom, aged 14.
Itintotrl In i 'ingtiani, July 31st,
David Ithacan,age 28 years,
1.1. M. Oot•don hes great- targain
Tables stretching from the front door
to the end of the store, Biggest bar.
gains ever offered, Come and share
in the slaughter,
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TheWeek's Bereavements,
Death has been busy In this vicinity
this week, and several families mourn
the death of one of the family eirole.
We note the following :--
DAVID RINTOU7,
The subject of this sketch was a
resident of Whitechurch, and was
brought to Wingham hoseital on July
23rd, with fever, and on Saturday 31st
ult., he passed away. He was a hard-
working young man, employed on the
railway section. He was Unmarried,
but leaves ad 'aged father, two bro-
thers, Chas. of Wingham, and Henry,
at home ; there are also three sister$,
Mrs. Geo. Garton of Culross, Mrs.
Spencer of West Wawanosh, and
Mrs, King of Saskatchewan, Deceas-
ed was in his 29th year. Re was an
adherent of the Presbyterian Church,
but in the absence of a pastor, the
funeral was conducted by Rev. Dlr.
Thompson, Methodist minister of
Whitechurch ; see Whitechurch news,
MRs. Wm. JOBB.
The Advance noted in issue issue the
death of Mrs. Wm. Jobb, of Dauphin,
Man., but for' er of Turnberry. On
m Iy y
Saturday evening, Mr:Jobb arrived in
Wingham,' after a lonely journey with
the remains of his deceased partner in
life, Mrs. Jobb was not in the best of
health prior to her removal from.
.:Wingham, her illness being caused by
some inward affliction, which finally
caused her death. Her maiden name
was Rhoda Henning. Besides her
bereaved husband, there remain two
sisters :—Mrs. Kincaid of Chicago and
Miss Maggie Henning of Dauphin; the
late Mrs. Geo, King was also a sister.
there are also three brothers—John of
Michigan, Herbert and Benjamin of
Turnberry. The funeral took place
on Sunday from the residence of her
nephews, Thos. and Robt. King,
Shuter street, to Wingham cemetery,
Rev. C.. E. Jeakins, conducting the
service. There was a Iarge attendance
at the funeral, as Mrs. Jobb was well
known and highly respected in this
vicinity. Among those -from a dis-
tance, were :—Mr. Thos, Hemphill of
Hensall,'-Mr. and Mrs. Wm.. Weir of
Salem, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Evans and
Mathew Dane, of Gorrie, Mr. and
Mrs. Reba Evans of Tees water, and
others.
OLIVE FERNL 'Amt.
Again, we are reminded that Death
spares none. Even youthful bloom
and vigor cannot repel his attacks.
A few•weeks ago, Ferne Thom, young-
est daughter -of Mr. and Mrs. Chas.
Thom, of Zetland, was the picture of
health, and now her form is still, in
death. Ferne was in her fifteen year,
an active, bright girl, bidding fair for
long Iife, Six weeks ago, she was in
Wingham, and while in town was
seized with hemorrhage of the lungs.
She received medical attention, and
for the past few weeks bad been con-
fined to her bed, but continued patient
and hopeful to the end. On Friday
afternoon, she partook of light re-
freshments, and soon after, quietly
folded her arms across her breast say-
ing "Well, well," and passed peaceful-
ly away. Ferne will be missed in the
family circle, but none will miss her
o than re the mother, who during
the six weeks of her illness, was al-
most constantly at her bedside. The
funeral took place on Sunday to
Wingham cemetery, Rev. C. E. Sea-
kins conducting the service, The be-
reaved family consists of father,
mother, one -brother, Wm. H., of Col-
borne, and six sisters, Mrs. Jones of
Colborne, Mrs. Campbell of Brantford,
Emma, Carrie, Laura and. Alberta at
home. The family are grateful for
the kindnets shown them by their
neighbors in their trial.
MR, Htlorl ILIMILTON,
By the death of Mr. Hamilton,
Wingham has lost another respected
resident. For the past six or seven
years, he had been in failing health,
and had retired from the active and
arduous duties of life. On Thursday
last, while sitting at the table, at his
mid-day meal, the final summons sud-
denly came. His family noticed his
head drooping backward, and hasten-
ing to his side, found that the end
had come, with scarcely a struggle.
Mr. Hamilton was born in Scotland,
in 1842, and the following year came
to Canada with his parents, who set-
tled first at Sebringville in Perth
county. In 1860, they removed to
Turnberry, taking up a farm near.
Wroxeter. In 1868, he was united
in marriage to Miss Elizabeth
McTavish, of Turnberry, who survives
him. Twenty-six years ago, Mr.
Hamilton removed to Wingham, and
most of the time was employed in fac-
tory work, until about six years ago
health failed, when be was obliged to
retire. Deceased enjoyed the esteem
of the community,
and had been a
a
life-long member" of the Presbyterian
.Church, Besides the life -partner of
his choice, there remain two daugh-
ters and four sons i --Mrs. Arch. Camp-
bell, of Morris, and Mrs. Robt. Ar-
buckle of Winnipeg ; also John of Gil-
bert Plains, Man„ James and David
of Wingham and Hugh, of Alexan-
dria. The funeral service on Monday
was conducted by Rev. L. Perrin, of
Wroxeter. Mr. Hamilton was a mem-
ber of the Canadian Foresters, the
Sons of Scotland, and the Chosen
Friends.
THOS. S. ELLIOTT.
Shuter street lost one of its resi-
dents on Wednesday evening last,
when Mr, T. J. Elliott passed away.
Deceased had been in poor health for
several months, and early in the
spring sought medical advice for an
inward growth upon one side. He
was taken to the hospital, and upon
an incision being made, cancer was.
discovered to be so far developed, that
an operation would have been of no
avail. For the past two months he had
been confined to his bed, but conscious
that his end was approaching, he bore
his sufferings uncomplainingly and
with patient resignation. Mr. Elliott
was Canadian born, coming from the
vicinity of Dutton, and had been a
resident of Wingham for about 26
years. He was an honest, industrious
citizen, a good neighbor, and was re-
spected by the community. He was
identified with the Methodist Church,
and an active member of the I.O.O.F,,
having held high official positions. �
Besides his bereaved widow, he leaves .I
one son, Robt., .and two daughters,
Ethel and Hazel, all at home. There
are also two stepdaughters, Mrs.
Young of Stettler, Alta., and Mrs.
Alex. Leishman of East Wawanosh,
also a stepson, Mr. Oldfield of Wether -
ley, Penn. Handsome floral tributes
of respect were laid upoir the casket ;
among them, a pillow from the Alert
Fire Brigade, of which deceased was
the first member, and a wreath from'
the I. 0. 0. F. The funeral on Satur-
day was largely attended, Rev. W. L.
Rutledge, g , D. D., conducting the ser-
vice at the residence. The hearse
was preceded by the Citizens' Band
and about sixty members of the I. 0.
0. F., the latter performing their
impressive ritual at the grave. The
bearers were H. B. Elliott, J. Hewer,
S. Maguire, W. Deyell, J. F. Groves,
Elmer Moore, all members of the
Order.
Asleep in Jesxs ! 0 for me
May Such a;'I lissful refuge be 1
Securely shall my ashes lie,
Waiting the summons from on high.
Killed hi The West.
Capt. Lucy Horwood of the Salva-
tion Army was killed recently in the
West. She was, with others, on the
way to an outpost, on a hand -ear.
As she got off, the handle struck her
back, herck, andthe blow resulted in
h
her death. She will be remembered
by many in Wingham, as she assisted
her sister here, when the latter had
charge of the local corps.
early Morning Pire.
About .two o'clock Tuesday Morn -
In, the fire alarm aroused our citizens,
t cottage on Frances street belonging
to Mrs, Barren was found to be on
fire, and was so far gone before the
tire was noticed, that it was soon
destroyed. The building was vacant'
Mr. Cope having recently vacated it.
As it was unoccupied, it looks like a
clear case of incendiarism. There was
some insurance, but we have not heard
Mrs. Ilarron's estimate of her loss.
Alter Fifteen Vests.
Mrs. Gibson of Shutter street is de-
lighted this week to greet once more
her son Joseph Gibson, who has been
away to the far west, and the gold
tnitte's. It is about fifteen years since
he left Wingham, and sine) then has
seen inmrny changes. Lately he Was in
the hospital as the result of an injury,
and chile there his
wife died. It
is
needless to say that the aged mother
and her son are both glad to meet once
more. Mr. Gibson reached Winglratn
on Wu*.
Rural Mail Delivery.
The Clifford Express says :—There
is likely to be rural mail delivery from
Clifford to Huntingfield, along town
line Hawick and Carrick, at an early
date, Mr. John Renwick, mail carrier,
has signed the contract for the deliver,
ing, and when the farmers along the
road buy the boxes the delivery will
come into force. The delivery will be
on the sante days, twice a week, as
formerly. This will be the first free
rural mail delivery from Clifford.
Unfortunate Accident.
The Wroxeter Planet reports the
following: ---While Mr, A. McMichael
was engaged taking in hay last Mon,
day he met with a very serious acci-
dent, and strange to say, that it is a
wonder he did not break his neck.
It seems that while unloading in the
barn with a hay fork which was
driven into the hay towards the rear
end of the load, and as it began to
ascend, it took the whole lot, carrying
Mr. McMichael up with it, and when
near the top he slipped off, falling to
the floor, and alighting on his should -
or and breaking his collar bone so bad-
ly that part of it was protruding up.
wards, His head was also badly
bruised. Dr. McKenzie was itm-
mediately called, also Dr, Agnew of
Win llama who
,
to 1 e over,
r,
I3oth Drs. went to work and set the
broken part, but it will be a long time
before Mr, McMichael will be able to
resume hi* cutlet on the farm,
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Kodaks $10 to $25
We carry a full line of Films, Plates
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A Call to Our
Shoe Sale
amemempossimminum
' We're calling you to our Shoe
Sale, that will appeal to people
who know Superior Shoes, want
Superior Shoes and will buy them,
when sold at such prices as we are
now offering them.
This Sale is not inaugurated
for the purpose of selling shoes
of indifferent quality or a shop
worn accumulation.
It's simply our Semi -Annual
Clearance Sale, the time when
we clear out all the Shoes we
have on hand • to make room
for the coming Fall Shoes.
It's Your Great Shoe
Buying Opportunity.
The price' has been cut on
every Shoe in our Store.
W. J. 6reer
THE SHOER
NOTICE OF CLOSING.
We, the undersigned, Solicitors of
the town of Wingham, hereby agree
to close our offices during the months
of July and August as follows :—On
each week day with the exception of
Saturday, at 4 p. m., and on Saturday
at 1 p. m.
R. Va.NsTONL
J. A. MORTON
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