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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1909-09-02, Page 8THE WI 1A3 ADVANCE, TUUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1909, Personals Mr. John Allenly left for the West last week. County Clerk Lane of Goderich was in town this weep with the bowlers, Jas. Calder, civil engineer, Montreal, visited his sister, Dr. ()elder, this week. Miss Ethel Ring returned on Time - day from an extended visit to the West, Miss Jean Wilson of Grace Hospital, Toronto, is visiting at her home on Shuler St. Miss Carrie Geddes of Lucknow is visiting her cousin, Maggie VanNor- man, town. RoyMontreal Gordon arrived from on Monday to spend his vacation at his home here. Messrs. Will. and Hartley Patterson of New York city are visiting their parents in talon, Mr. Frank VanNorman of Bruce Mines is visiting his brother, V. R. VanNorman, town. M. J. Bell (formerly of Wingham) has removed from Spokane, Wash., to Wetherly, Pennsylvania. Miss Jessie Halliday of Toronto has been spending a couple of weeks with her mother and sister -in town, Mrs. W. D. Pringle and daughter, Kathleen, have been visiting the former's parents at Belfountain. Miss Mae Fest left for Dungannon on Tuesday, to be'jjresent at the wed- ding of her cousin, Miss Treleaven. Robt. Fleuty, foreman on the South- ampton Beacon, is spending a couple of weeks with his mother and sisters in town. Mrs. Kew, sr., and daughter, Miss Lydia, are spending a few weeks with relatives at Sarnia, Niagara Falls and other places. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. E. Moore return- ed to Toronto Iast Saturday after spending a couple of weeks with the former's parents. Mrs, Miller and two sons, Clifford and Allen of Davidson, Sask., spent last week with friends in Wingham and East Wawanosh. Mrs, Sperling and daughter, Miss Nellie, returned this week to Saginaw, Mich., after a visit with the former's mother, Mrs. Mooney. Joseph Bassett and .sister, Miss May, and Miss Ethel McLaughlin, of Lis- towel, are emending a couple of weeks with Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Tyndall. Jno. Powell of Detroit, who is visit- ing relatives in Wingham and vicini- ty, spent a couple of days last week with Geo. Moffatt, on the B line. John Fisher left this week for Lin- coln, Nebraska, in the hope that the change of climate will be beneficial. We,hope he will find the change help- ful. Adjutant° Taylor returned to Mont- real on Thursday, after a month with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Geo..Tay- lor of Lower Wingham, and other friends in this vicinity. Miss Dadson of the High School teaching staff, and her . mother. have returned to town after the holidays, and will occupy the . house recently vacated by Mr. Hepburn, Messrs. Jno, Hewer, W. H. Willis, A. Sparrow and D. McGillivray went to'Brussels last Friday by automobile to witness the ,championship football match between Brussels and Green River. Miss of Fleuty is spending a couple of weeks with relatives at Hamilton and Oakville, and while at Hamilton will attend the Grand Lodge of the Orange True Blue Asso- ciation. Mrs. Humphrey, Mrs. F. M, Thomp- son and Mlle daughter Margaret of Teeswater, -spent a few days at the home of Mr. Geo. Taylor, Lower Wingham, and Mrs, W. 3, Currie of East Wawanosh. Mrs. Looker and family and Miss Ada Manser left Lower Town on Wednesday. Mrs.- Looker will spend a couple of weeks in Goderich before returning to Detroit. Mrs. Manser leaves on Thursday for Detroit. Miss Edith Conery of Guelph (for- merly of Wingham) who for the past two years has been a student at the Alexandra Business College, Guelph, has secured a position as book-keeper in the office of Scott and Tierney, Guelph. Better Your Circumstances. Any person desirous of going West to better their circumstances in the farming line, can not do better, than write to the undersigned for full par- ticulars of 100 acres, 60 of which is seeded to grass, all fenced . and only two miles from town, on a good gravel road. A. B. SOVEREEN, Box 152, Swan River, Man. CHRISTIE'S GROCERY PHONE 59 HERE FOR SPICES VINEGARS J. Henry Christie cf,u1'cb 'Pews Rev. Dr. Rutledge will occupy his own pulpit next Sunday, morning and evening, Major Ray of Stratford will be with the Salvation Army in Wingham on Sunday next. Rev. D. Perrie has returned from his vacation and will preach. in St. Andrew's next Sunday, as usual, The celebrated Evangelists, Crossley & Hunter, will conduct services in Blyth, commencing on September 12th, The united congregations of L White- Langside White- church andag d n a have extended a call to the Rev, Mr, McEachern of Leasdale. Rev. Er. Laurendeau will conduct services in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Wingham, at the usual hours, Sunday, Sept. 5th. The District Epworth League Exec. will meet in Wingham on Friday of this week to arrange the program for the annual Convention which will be held in Lucknow in October. The financial meeting of the Wing - ham Methodist district will be held at Bluevale, on Thursday, Sept. 14th; beginning 9 o'clock a,m. The after- noon and evening will be devoted to the district Sunday School conven- tion. Rev. L. Perrin of Wroxeter preach- ed acceptably to the congregations of St. Andrew's Church on Sunday last. Rev. D. Perrie is expected to occupy his ,own pulpit next Sunday, after an absence of several weeks in the West. Evangelist Miss Morton of Toronto was in Whitechurch last Sunday in the interests of the 'Woman's Mission.- ary Society. 'She will be in Fordwicb next Sunday. She commences evan- gelistic services at Walton on Sep- tember 12th. The meeting of Maitland Presbytery, which was to have been held last Monday was postponed for a week, when two calls will be dealt with, viz., that of Rev. Mr. Burnett of Moles- worth, and that of Rev. Mr. Mc- Eachren of Leasdale, Lindsay Presby- tery, to Whitechurch and Langside. The Goderich Star says :—The rec- tor of Wingham, Rev. Mr. Jeakins, preached in St. George's Church last Sunday. The reverend gentleman's discourses were much appreciated, and deepened the impression his ser- mon last St. John Baptist Day made an the worshippers at St. George's Church. Rev. J. E. Cook, Belgrave, supplied Rev. Dr. Rutledge'spulpit on Sunday. Heis a ready speaker and was listen- ed to with interest. Mr. John Kerr took Mr. Cook's work at the Brick church, Wawanosh, and Mr. Geo. Mason performed similar duty at Sunshine. Both were received cordis- ally ord .eally by the congregations. The total life insurance in force in Canada during 1909 was over seven hundred million dollars, The pre- miums paid during 1908 amounted to nearly twenty-four million dollars. Of this Canadian companies collected about two-thirds. - Howick. Mr, Thos. Martin returned on Mon- day last from Toronto, where he had spent the week end. Howick Fair this year will be held in Gorrie on Oct. 2nd. Apply for a prize list and prepare to exhibit this year, Mr. and Mrs. D. Halliday* was to Wingham last week to see the latter's sister, Mrs. Ross, who is very sick in the hospital there, Thus far the oats that have been threshed appear to yield exceedingly well. Wm. Reidt threshed a load on Saturday evening that rolled out 75 bushels. The threshing machines are again going their rounds in this vicinity, and quite a number are being thresh- ed out in August, although it was such a late spring. At a business meeting held in Salem Church on Friday night, it was decid'- ed to hold their annual harvest home services and fowl supper on Sept. 20th and 27th ; more particulars will be ,given later. The Springbank Telephone Corn - patsy have installed phones in the homes of W. G. Strong, Abe Strong, J. L. Wilson, T. G. Sheave,', James Hunter. Alex. McLaughlin, and: John Henneberg. On the south side of the road farmers have the Bell Company's phones, on the north side the Spritig- bank Company's phones, therefore they have to pay for the privilege of talking to one another. Time will soon remedy this, Council met Aug. 18th in the Town. ship Hall pursuant to adjournment. Members alt present, the Reeve in the chair. Minutes of last meeting were read, and, on motion of Winter and Downey, wore adopted, A complaint was made to the council about holes being dug on the side of the road south and left open, making it dang- erous. Moved by Underwood area Downey that the clerk notify Dr. Foster of Fordwich to have said doles filled and the road allowance left in a proper condition—carried, Moved by Hainstoek and Winter that by-law No. 8 to ley a rate an the dollar be read the third time and pass. .. ed. -carried. Accounts were passed amounting to $*19,82 srnd th* Counaft adjoutiiedl, Turnberry,. Ice cream partiesare the latest on the tenth just now, The. Turnberry farmers have nearly finished their harvesting. The brie work of Mr. Goo. Case-. more's new house is completed. Miss May McKague, who has been visiting at the parental home, has ro turned to Toronto again. .tar. Wm. Wright has a sow that gave birth to a litter of nineteen pigs; a good number of them are, living and doing tine. 1'Ir. John Goy, 12th con., Turnberry, purchased from Mr, Wm, Wright, two •fine sucking colts and two good cows for a tidy sum. The Sunday School at S. S. No. 0, Turnberry, is progressing favorably, under the superintendency of Mr. Roadhouse of Wingham, Miss Taylor of Guelph, who was spending her holidays at her cousin's, Mr. Wm. Wright, became i11 and was obliged to return home on Tuesday. Turnberry Council met in Bluevale, Aug. 30; members all present; the Reeve in the chair. The minutes of last meeting were read and adopted. A petition to the,. Legislature was laid before the Council for adoption re amendment to Assessment. Act, for municipalities to be granted power to assess lea values higher than im- provement values—filed. Wheeler — McMichael — That the Clerk get printed on Tax Receipts— Taxes maybepaid of aat the Bank Hamilton in Wroxeter or Wingham carried. Wheeler—Kelly—That By-law No. 13 be passed, appointing Paul Powell tax collector for the current year at a salary of $75 and postage—carried. The following accounts were passed : J. McTavish, equalizing schools, $10; Donald Pope, engine grading, $12 ; J. Musgrove, Work_ on roads, $20 ; Geo. Wright,. brushing ,and filling, $16:88 ; H. Henning, working machine, $28.95. The following accounts for gravelling, gravel and damages were paid :—S. Vanstone, $3.30 ; Mrs. Robinson, $1,98 ; Jilts. Smith, $1; M. Willie, $1.80-; J. W. King, $10.80 ; J. Duckett, $2.28; T.. Forbes, $1; D. Miller, $2.82; B. Ringler, $5.04; R. Palmer, $6.28; D. Jewett, $4,50 ; W. J. Campbell, $3.50 ; Jno. Ansley, $1.56 ; J. McBur- ney, $1; A. Pollock, $3.85 ; H. McKin- non, $10; D. Pocock, $1,38;. Watson Jewett, $24.75, Grey to pay half. Council will meet again in Bluevale, on Monday, Sept 20th. J. Burgess, Clerk. Blyth. Mies Bently visited friends in Wing - ham during the week. Crossley & Hunter will begin union evangelistic services here on Sept. 12. A number of" our citizens are at- tending the Toronto fair this week. Blyth baseball team will play a league game at Goderich on Labor Day. Mr. Bender who has been -very ill with typhoid fever, is improving nicely, The brick, sand and timber is being hauled for the new Glove factory to be -erected by Bainton Bros. Teeswater and Blyth baseball teams played on the park Monday afternoon; the visitors won out, score 1 to 0. Preliminary arrangements are well nigh completed for Blyth Fall Fair. It; ill be held on October 5th and Oth. Miss M. Fraser of Whitby has been engaged by the public school Board to fill the place vacated by Miss Brigham,. Mrs. (Rev.) Cooper was brought home from Clinton hospital on Tues- day, the trip being made in Dr. Milne's auto. T. W. Scott, recently manager of the Bank of Hamilton, has opened up a boot and shoe store and he will also go into the gents' 'furnishings. It is said there are from 15 to 18 applicants for the position of Post- master here as successor to the late D. B. McKinnon. Only one can secure it, The Matinee program that was pro- posed on civic holiday will take place on Thursday, September 2nd. The Lucknow Kiltie Band will furnish music for the afternoon. The contract for the new brick manse in connection with St, Andrews' church, was let to L. Hill, the well known contractor of Blyth, the figure being $2,500. The work will be pushed along so as to have it completed be- fore thewinter sets in. The residence will be of the two-story cottage type and will be modern and up•to-date and will face on Mill street, Contract for the shed and stable is not let yet. Donnybrook. Mrs. J. Chamney has returned from a visit with friends in Ashfield. Alexander Phillips and family visit- ed at Wm. Nixon's Sunday last, Norman Thompson has returned to Wingham, after his vacation with his parents here. Miss Annie Nixon's friends will bo pleased to 'earnthatshe has not gone West, as was in last week's report. Miss Martha Wallace has been en- joying a visit with friends in Toronto ; we are pleased to see her looking so welt. Anniversary services will be held in Donnybrook Church, Sept, 12th. The best talent has been scoured for Sun- day and also the ' ooncerrt Monday evening, Our school has put on a new appear- ance,a e e nof block Abslnnt bio ne rarent being put under it, and ane siding of galvanized iron put on, but there Is no teacher, as yet teaching it:>, it w+ hope there will be coon. Hluevale, W. J. Deft has returned from the West. Miss Elsie .Keyes is at present visit- ing at Brucefield, Miss Eva. Duff le visiting her parents, Me. and Mrs, R, N. Duff. Aliso Pearl Andrews is at present vi'eiting friends at Toronto. Duff & Stewart have disposed of their floe team to J, Johnston, Miss Russell of London, is at present visiting her aunt, Mrs. L. Rattan. Mrs. (Rev.) West and little Evelyn are spending a few days at Whitby. Will Hall spent a few days last week visiting friends at Hespeler and Berlin, as ers present visiting' Mrs. Masters is atxsi' tg her sister, Mrs. A. Proctor, Belgrave, Quite a number from here are tak- ing in the National Exhibition, Tor- onto, Miss Alice Duff returned to Barrie on Monday to resume his duties as teacher. Rev. Burnettpreach will Area h in the Presbyterian church next Sunday at 11. a. m, and 7 p. m. The Methodist Sunday School con- vention will meet in the Methodist church, Tuesday, Sept. 14th. Messrs. Willis, Hartley and Ted Patterson of Wingham, visited their many friends here this week. Mrs, Jas. Stewart is attending her son-in-law, Jas. Clarke, Sunshine, who is suffering from an attack of typhoid fever, Mr. L. Ruttan is organizing a "Citizens Band." and expects they will soon be prepared to favor us with Band concerts. Robt. Musgrove has completed the cement walk from the church to the postoffice, which is a decided improv- ment ; we hope the good work will continue. •- The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Institute will be held at the home of Mrs. Peter King on Thurs- day, Sept. 9th, at 2,30 p. m. Pres., Mrs. Johnston ; Sec., Mrs. West. East Wawanosh. Mr. Hardisty's little baby is serious- ly ill at present, we are sorry to hear. Mr: and Mrs. Thos. Fairservice of Hallett, Sundayed at Jas. Noble's, 6th line. Misses Della and Mabel McDowell are spending" a week with friends in Goderich. Mr., and Mrs, Jas, Ferguson and family of Kinburn, spent last Sunday with friends on 5th line. Mrs. Thos, Taylor, sr., is attending her sister-in-law, Mrs. H. Anderson of St. Helens, who Is very ill. Mrs. and Miss Kennedy, who have been visiting at L, Nethery's, gravel road, returned to their dome in the States last week. The Council met on August 28 pursuant to adjournment ; members all present ; minutes of last meeting read and passed. Moved by Mr. Gillespie, seconded by Mr. McGee, that the tender of Mrs, Agnes Scott for the purchase of the Kelley and Ellison Drain debentures at par be accepted—carried. The following accounts were pre- sented and ordered to be paid :—Thos. W. Noble, refund of Statute labor tag 1008, $4,00 ; William Toll, refund of Statute labor tax 1008, $3.00 ; P. W. Scott, services as commissioner on the Hallahan Drain, $2.00 ; Fred Rath, putting in tile crossing at Blind Line side line 39 and 40, Con, 5 and 6, $4.00; Wm. Ruddy, drawing gravel and put- ting in culvert side line 30 and 40, con. 1, $4.50 ; Sam. Hutchison, White- church, cleaning out ditch and repair- ing grader, $13,75 ; J. E. Taman, Blyth, work with grader, $10.00 ; Robert McDougal, shovelling gravel, $1.25 ; Robert G. McGowan, shovelling gravel, $1.25 ; William Rahoe, shovel- ling gravel, $1.50. For gravel : Wm, Fitzpatrick, $7.90 ; James Martin, 82.80; Hector McKay, $8.00 ; Samuel Scott, $3.50 ; - Wm. Beecroft, $4.00 ; Robt. H. Scott, $12.00 ; Wrn. Dobie, $7.00 ; R. 0. McGowan, $13.20 ; W. Toll, $5,00 ; R. Wightman, $2,00 ; Geo, Maine, $5.70 ; Jas, Tunney, $4,50; Sam, Morton, $6.30 ; Mrs. Braddock, $14.60 ; Wm. G. Graig, $6,20 ; David Cook, $5,20 ; David D. Dunbar, $6.30 ; Robert •Shiell, $3.00. The Council then adjourned to meet again on Monday Sept, 27th next. Alex, Porterfield, Clerk. 1 anamwres.as—H— - 1000 410 I F g*a 0 gill0 0 U W tki Over one thousand stu- dents enrolled by our chain last year. It pays to at- tend a link of this great chain, for "in umor TUBS IS STRENGTH." The demand for our graduTIMESsupply. u THREE pAy Other schools engage our graduates as teachers. Special course for teachers. Graduates of twa years ago are now earning $2000 per annum,' Three courses—Cora:trnu.- CiAL, Srk nGTtA ?liy, and T1cLEGRAPIrier Fall "Term Opens Aug, 80 Write for partiee>lars, WINGHAM BUSINESS CO ECG LL dt10, bP(J'TTONf, biretta' r, 001-00010010000 0.100.000 1 Morris. Township local rate to three mills on the dollar, 8/14 of a minim than last year, Next meeting of Morris township Council will be held Ru September 27th, Councillor Itic0racken's health has been none of the best this summer but we hope he will soon .regain his former vigor. The speedy trotting horse of Joe Miller has been sold to A, Proctor, of W Ingham, the price said to be $500.00. Mr. Miller, who is a great lover of a good equine, paid $175 for the beast a few years ago. The contract for digging the Russell Drain was let to Cornyn & Ward. at $670.00 and for the Smith Drain, Dan- iel Reid's tender was accepted at $3,145, The latter has to be complet- ed by October 1st, 1910. Wm, Wilkinson. 4th con., who has been bothered for the past six weeks with blood poisoning, does not im- r many owe as fast as his ma y friends would like. The disease has now entered his right eye and it is feared he will lose the sight of that optic. We hope a change for the better will soon sot in. The anniversary services, of the Ebenezer Methodist. Chinch will be held on Sunday and Monday, Sept. 12thand 13th, On Sunday, Rev. 11. E. Curry of Londesboro will preach at 11 a, m. and 7 p.m.' On Mondareven- .ing a tea -meeting will be held ; supper served from 6 to 8 o'clock, after which a program of addresses, recitations, music, etc., will be given. The fol- lowing speakers are expected—Rev. J. E. Ford of Lucknow, Rev. E. G. Powell of Brussels, Rev. H. E. Curry of Londesboro, and Rev. W. J. West, Bluevale. Admission 15c and 250. The Council inet according to adjournment ; members all present ; the Reeve in the chair. Minutes of last meeting read and confirmed, .Y On motion of Winkinson and Short - reed, R. Proctor was appointed Collect- or for the current year at a salary of $100 on furnishing satisfactory security for the due performrnce of the ,work. On motion of Johnston and Mc- Cracken that the Reeve be appointed as a delegate to a meeting of the Municipal Association to be held in Toronto •in the interests of the estab- Iishment of a hospital for the benefit of indigent consumptives. On motion of McCracken and Johnston, the tender of Cronyn & Ward for the construction of the Russell drain for the sum of 5670.00 was accepted. A rate of 2 mills on the dollar was ordered to be levied for County pur- poses and 3 mills on the dollar for Township purposes. By-law no 10 for levying the afore- said rates, also By-la.v No. 11 for levying school rates for the current year, were duly read and passed. Accounts were ordered to be paid as follows :—Jas, Davis, wood and work on road $5.00 ; D. Denman, shovelling gravel $3.00 ; Love & Vint, building abutments for stone school bridge $689.27 ; W. J. Geddes, inspecting cement work $42.00 ; D. Agar, gravel and drawing cement $7.30 ; Duff & Stewart, cement, $19,60 ; W. Abram, 'epairing bridge $2.00 ; W. McMichael, making cement tile, $33.96; W. Coats, registering Russell & Smith drain By- laws $1.00 ; W.. Clark, fees re Smith drain By-law $30,00 ; S, Jordan, dig- ging Municipal share of drain $3.90 ; McKinnon Bros., gravelling on west boundary $60,30 ; C. Johnston, in- specting on west boundary $9.00 ; A. Cronyn, digging ditch $22.50. P. °Healy drawing and putting in cement tile$3.00 ; R. Nesbitt, drawing cement tile $1.50 ; J. J. McCaughey, drawing and putting in tile $7,75 ; W. H. Kerr, part payment printing contract $25.00 ; T. Forbes, damages hauling gravel $1.00 ; for gravel; P. Fowler 55.90, D. Jewett $4.50, T. Abram $5.95, W. Skelton $55.60, J. Gibson $19.40, R. Smith $5.60, Geo. Pierce 13.80, Geo. McDonald $13,38, W. Wilkinson $2.17, A. Proctor $4,31, J. Crnikshank $3.15, J. Davis $5.67,, W.' Wightman $9.40, J. Peacock 511.69, A. Cloakey $1.40, J, Casemore $3.45, H. Bosman $4.57, R. Newcdtnbe $2.24, R. McMurray $3.15, J. H. Sellars $4,06, J. Duckett $2,45, H. Beam $5,40, Wm. , Salter $5.00, W. J. Souch $3.50, Jno. Roe 53.83, J. Hopper $3.50, C. Pollard $6.16, R. Blair 28cte. On motion of McCracken and John- ston, the Council then adjourned to meet again on the 27th day of Sept. next. W. Clark, Clerk, Salem. Mr, and Mrs. Abraham visited the Tatter's mother, Mrs. Muir this week. Mr. and Mrs. John Hartley returned to their home in Clinton on Monday last Mr. and Mrs. M. Dane bf Gorrie called at the home of Mr. Wm. Weir the early part of this week. Mr. Robt, Lowry of Toronto is at present visiting the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs, G, Bar - tam Mrs, 3, W. Green and Mrs. Lea- thorn" of .Bluevale spent Tuesday last with the former's daughter, Mrs. T. Johnston of Fordwieh. Mr. and Mrs. Gallaher of Gorrie and their daughter, Miss Minnie, spent Sunday last at the home of Mr. A. Gallaher of this place. The young people of Salem church have dotided to hold their annual an. niversary on Sept. 20th. Please keep this date in your memory. 9 Miss Ade, Gallaher,, who has spent the past two months -with friends !n Toronto and Bampton, returned to then parts 1aet'Saturday evening, Wroxeter. George Jack, we are sorry to say, is not as, well as he was a week .ago. Miss Mulvey of Wingbarn, is visit- ing at Mr. John Davidson's of this village, It is ;'ported that Cecil Simpson is going to take up his residence in Wingham, Miss Mary Smith, formerly of town, was married recently in the West; Congratulations. Mrs. McLaughlin, who has been vis- iting her mother, Mrs, Ritchie, has just returned from a visit to friends in Galt. Mr. E. Lewis is having his house and otherbuildings peluted, which has greatlappearanceof improved ... his property. the Dr. McKenzie has been visiting his parents in Toronto. In his absence Mr, Montgomery, a medical student, was attending to his practice. A good many of our citizens are having telephones ones P ut in their resi- dences i- dences and places of business by the Independent Telephone Co, of Toron- to. The instruments are giving splendid satisfaction. The Presbyterian and Methodist Sabbath Schools held a union picnic in Smalo's grove on Friday afternoon, of last week. A most epjoyable time was spent. -games and foot races made up part of the program. In the absence of Rev. L. Perrin, last Sabbath, who was preaching in St. Andrew's.. Church, Wingham, Mr. Wa1m sleYof the Upper Canada Tract Society, took the service in the Pres- byterian church in the morning, and Mr. West conducted the evening service. Excellent • discourses were delivered to good congregations. • Belmore. Wm. Mundell, sr., was laid up for a few days, but is on the mend. Miss Brock of Wingham spent a while at Mr, James Ballagh's. James Aitken' of Beaton, visited with Mr, Wm. Mundell last week, Mr. Doherty of Toronto, is spending a few days with Mr. James Hamilton. Kr. Albert KcKee and family from North Dakota are visiting with his parents here. The social held in connection with McIntosh's Sabbath School at Wm. Pomeroy's on Tuesday evening last, was quite a success, socially and financially. They were favored with an ideal night and a goodly number of friends gathered from Teeswater, Mildmay, Belmore, Lakelet and sur- rounding neighborhood. The Sal- vation Army Band of Wingham, entertained the company with vocal and instrumental pelections. An ex- cellent supper was served by the ladies. The gate proceeds were about $68.00. St. Augustine. Rev, Fr. Laurendeau visited friends in Detroit and Pontiac recently. The Jacques Bros. of Pontiac, Mich,, were guests of Rev. F. X. Laurendeau recently. John Boyle, •assisted by Moses Champion, was engaged putting in a cement walk on Front street in the burg last week. Aleck McCabe acted as inspector and thinks the job was done in a, very satisfactory way. What might have been a serious ac- cident occurred Sunday while Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Brophy, of the 9th con., were driving to church. Their horse took fright at some obstacle on the road and turned very quickly, upset- ting the buggy on the road. Both oc- cupants were dragged for some dis- tance under the top, but finally got clear. The buggy was badly broken. Mrs. Brophy received some very severe bruises and a bad shaking up and Mr. Brophy had a number of his ribs broken. ¶RAN �'TR Vaullx S oo�, 1Zemopens on a�voiSobn Itztet And the Boys and Girls will be happy t Good School Shoes and . dry feet are an absolute necessity. We Keep The Best That Is Something that will keep the feet dry— solid counters—solid insoles—no cut -oft' toes —and at prices as low as the lowest—and in addition we give every purchaser of School Shoes ONE PENCIL BOX—Containing Ruler, slate pencil, lead pencil and pen. Willis C AGENTS THE SHOE STORE 0'0 . FOR ..57/0E,LADIES. Also "Victoria" Shoes for Ladies, "Albert" & "Astoria" Shoes for Men • Canadian National Exhibition Very Low Rates from WINGHAM to TORONTO and return. 0.65 $2.70 August the 28th to September the licit. August 31st, and September 2nd, 7th and 9th. Return limit September 14Lh, Excursion Rates to London FROM WINGHAM Sept. 11, 12, 13, 15 & 17. Account of " Western Fair." Return limit Sept. 20th, 1009. ' LABOR DAY. Return Tickets at Single Fare, Between all stations in Canada, also to Detroit and Port Kur'on, Mich., Niagara Falls and Buffalo. N.Y. Gond going Sept, 3, 4, 5 and Oth. Return limit Sept. 3th, EXTRA FARM LABORERS' EXCURSION • SEPT. 3rd Only $10.00' to Winnipeg via Chicago and Duluth. Regular Baoursion leaves Wingham Sept. 7. ($18.00 additional return- ing.) Baggage bonded through. No °totems examination. Por 1ntorniiltlon rekarding tree ttanspor- tation arrangemon s .west of Winnipeg to dinars Nortjtern Railway,pcull an the a nearest Grand Trunk Agent., J. D. McDonald Mode* Abba/, Tarimtit. anna Co. Hlghtst Prices Paid Fiir Butter and Eggs Phone 70 Ladies' Up-todate Fall Coats Have just arrived, and we will be pleased to show them to every Lady. We have many different shades and ..styles. Come early when it is easy to decide. LAWN WAISTS.—Our best White Lawn Waists to be sold at a Sale Price. These have all long sleeves, embroidered fronts. Others with Dutch collar and turn -back cuff. Regular $2.oec to $2.50—Special Price....I.49 LADIES' HOSE.—Ladies' Lisle Lace Hose for warm weather comforts ; colors—Black, Tan and White. Regular 5oc—Special 39c In Cotton Lace, regular 25c—SpecialI9c CHILDREN'S HOSE.— White Cotton Hose and Socks, clearing them out at a price— Per pair .. . I0e FANCY PARASOLS.—Only a°few: left at these prices. Regular $1,25—Special.. ...... ... 75c Regular $2.00—Special ......'$1.25 .re Specials For Men. Men's Fine Black Cotton Hose, just the kind for now, two pairs for .. .. 25c Fancy Light Colored Hose,- regular 35c—For I9c Big Saving in Men's Linen Hats, only a few sizes left, regular. 75c and 5oc, to clear at 33c Our Grocery Department has a few specials— Granulated Sugar, 20 lbs. for $1.00. Bring your sealer and get it filled with finest Pickles for I 5 a quart. Phone your order to the Grocery Dept. FARMERS 1 We give you the best value for your trade, anna & Co.