The Wingham Advance, 1909-09-09, Page 1The
gingham
Bance.
38T11 YEAR, NO. 2.
SANCTUM PARAGRAPHS.
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—Dr. Cook claims to have travelled
so far to the North, that he has the
honor of being the first to reach the
north pole. As weare not prepared
to disprove his statement, we hope he
found the thing all right. It ought to
be in order now for the Dominion
Senate to move a vote of thanks to
Dr. Cook for his perseverance, and for
extending the boundaries of Canada
so far north, We mention this be-
cause we would like to see the vener-
able gray heads in the Senate doing
something to earn their indemnity,
even if it is only to move a vote of
thanks.
* * *
—Last week, a Toronto hungry man
stole a loaf of bread -and was sent to
jail for 30 days. Another was sen-
tenced for 60 days for stealing six
empty bottles, or ten days for each
bottle, These men made a mistake.
If they had been political grafters of
the cutest kind, they could have
appropriated $50,000 in cold cash.
They could have remained at liberty,
sported an automobile and a steam
yacht, and snapped their fingers at
law, judge or jury. There seems to be
something wrong in the course of jus-
tice, when a poor hungry man is sent
to jail for 30 days for helping himself to
loaf of .bread, while a chap thtat is cute
enough to get in on the first floor in
political favor, may get a rake-off of
several thousand dollars (for which he
gives the country no value) and is
looked upon as an "influential gentle-
man" moving in "high circles."
* * *
—The head office of the Canadian
Bank of Commerce has estimates of
the value of the western crop from
390 branches and correspondents. Al-
lowing for depreciation and damage to
the crop, the Bank places the yield as
follows:—
Wheat 113,979.336 bushels
Oats ...... ,....,157,537,750 "
Barley 24,321,618 "
At the prevailing prices, it is estimat-
ed that this crop ie worth over 157 mil-
lion dollars.' .This certainly; means
much for the West, A quarter of a
century ago the Canadian West had
only one million bushels .ofwheat for
export. Last yearithad one hundred
millions odd. In some quarters it is
estimated that in ten years' time the
figure will reach 500 million bushels.
It is an old prophecy that Canada is
destined to become the granary of the
world, and its fulfilment is being
worked out to a glorious consumma-
tion, This is no Optimistic effusion.
The plain stubborn facts are here to
prove it: • .
* * *
=-According to the United States'
internal revenue statistics for the four
years, 1905, 1906, 1007, 1908, there has
been a decrease, in the quantity of
spirits and fermented liquors sold, of
over 389 million gallons. The fiscal
year ends June 30th, and the govern-
ment statistics for the two years end-
ing June 30th, 1909,` show a decrease
from the total of the year ending June
30th,, 1907, of 11,657,629. gallons of
whiskey and 2,142,614 barrels of beer.
Reducing this vast quantity to drinks,
these government figures indicate that
in the two years mentioned, there
were 2,045,987,685 less drinks taken
than in the previous one year ending
June 30, 1007. The rapidly increasing
area of "dry" territory is supposed to
be the cause of this enormous decrease.
Turning to Canada, the latest depart-
mental blue books also show a de-
crease in the quantity of liquor pro -
cloned. For the year ending March 31,
1909, the decrease was 1,073,715 gallons,
and the total excise revenue was
$15,046,589, a decrease of nearly one
Million dollars.
—There has been so much talk of
late about Dreadnoughts, that the
following from Bishop Mallalieu of
the United States will be of interest.
It shows what might be done with the
cost of one Dreadnought, and should
set sensible people thinking of the
world's awful waste on war vessels
that in a few years become out of
date. TheB ishoP says :—It costa
about $1,500 every time a twelve -inch
gun is fired. This, of course, includes
the wear and tear of the gun. But
$1,500 would band a neat cottage for a
laboring man: It would support two
first-rate female teachers. It would
support a minister of the Gospel of
salsas peace in heathen lands for a whole
year. Then it costs $10,000,000 of good
money to build one of those horrible
Dreadnoughts ; and $1,000,000 per an-
num tokeep one of them afloat, and
in ten years or less the ship that costs
all this goes to the junk -heap. But,
what could be wrought with the $20,,
000,000 thus spent on one engine of
war c the brief space ace of ten ears 7
wen p y
A, thousand churches could be built,
each costing about $20,000;. 'or two
thousand school biasses could be built,
each costing $10,000 ; or twenty thou-
sand school teachers, good Men and
college graduates, could be employed,
ata salary of $1,000; or five thousand
farms could be hotight, , 'or forty pay" ing $4,000
,
for each one of them y thous
sand young men or women could be
'$4
kept in college fora whole year, al -
'owing each. nne of them 500, More
ff $
have lost thet lives
fhair 14000000 a a in
, ,
he ineteenth centur
theala oft n
w,
and, sad to sa,yy, .moat of these have'
been blain within the beads of Chris.
tendon,
WINGHAM, ONT:, THURSDAY, SEPTI MRER 9, 1909.
A Carnegie Library,
Some time ago, correspondence pass-
ed between a committee of Wingham
citizens and Andrew Carnegie Esq.
regarding a gift of cash for the build,
ing of a Public Library in Wingham.
For some reason or other, the project
was dropped.
It was given a fresh start last week,
by Coun. Spotton inviting Mayor
Gregory, Town Clerk Ferguson, J. A,
Morton, A. H. Musgrove, and Editors
Elliott and Hall to accompany him to
Harriston as his guests, to examine
the Library erected there last year.
The visitors were met at Harriston
std' ion by Mayor Jackson, Reeve. Mc-
Kay, Coun. A. S. Spotton, R. Henry
and R. F. Dale, with carriages. They
were driven around town, visited the
pork -packing factory, where the
manager Mr. Wright kindly showed
the visitors through the entire build-
ing. The factory has a capacity of
one thousand hogs a day, but owing
to the scarcity, they seldom get more
than a thousand in a week,
Harriston Council kindly gave all
the information desired. The build-
ing is eligibly situated, and presents a
fine appearance. It is about 57x60;
the basement or lecture -room is of
cement blocks resembling cut stone,
with brick superstructure, and slated
roof. At the entrance are four large
pillars giving the front an imposing
appearance. The main floor is devot-
ed to library purposes, and besides the
spacious reception room, and room for
books, has general reading room, also
reading room 'for ladies and another
for children, all in view of the Libra-
rian. Upstairs is a room suitable for
committee meeting; while in the base-
ment is a lecture -room holding about
250 persons. The whole building is
handsomely finished, welllighted, heat-
ed and furnished with all modern con-
veniences, and is certainly a building
which any town might be pleased to
possess.
It seems strange, that while 'Har-
riston, Palmerston, Listowel, Brussels,
Luoknow and Kincardine have avail-
ed
vailed themselves of Mr. Carnegie's liber-
ality 'to public libraries,. Wingham
should have remained outside the
circle. •
The terms upon which the. Carnegie
ifts have been granted are :—The
own to provide .a suitable site, and
agree to spend each year ten per cent.
of thegrant in support of the
library.
Now as to site the Town of Wing -
ham has , abundance of land available
at the rear of the Town Hall, land .
that is now lying waste, and covered
with ,weeds,, presenting anything but;
a creditable appearance to visitors:
Suppose this space nicely sodded, with
gravel paths, and . a handsome build-
ing erected thereon, a very pretty
miniature park might be made of it,
that would be a "thing of beauty" in-
stead of an unsightly, unoccupied and
unused space. Place the Library.
building so that it would b. e visible
from the front street ; then have a
Band stand nearby, and you would
have a place of popular resort central-
ly located, and a most desirable im-
provement in the Town's appear-
ance.
Now if Mr. Carnegie could be induc-
ed to grant perhaps ten thousand dol-
lars for a public library in Wingham,
it seems to us the way is clear. Ten
per cent. of the grant is supposed to
be expended yearly in its mainten-
ance. The Council is expected by law
to grant one half mill on the assess-
ment, and hence the present figures
would be :—
Half mill ° ,.$375 00
Government grant, about 400 00
Fees and fines e 80 00
County grant 20 00
$87500
Already here is ten per cent. on $8750.-
00, or very little short of the amount.
The item of caretaking might be so
arranged as to provide the balance.
The question is worth consideration.
If this site is not thought suitable,
thereare others available, but this the
Town owns, and at present it presents
anything but a creditable a
y g
appearance.
e lance.
Why not turn it to good account. Get
a good architect at it, and see what a
pretty spot it can be made. We do
not think it would be either wise 'or
necessary to buy a site, when the town
has vacafit land cbntrally located.
Arrested At Belgrave.
-Olt Thursday last, an Italian named
Joe Delille get into a scrap in. Listowel
and before it ended he had shot off his
revolver, the ball taking effect in his
victim's leg. Ile then got away as
quickly as he could, but Was arrested.
on Saturday tby da Chief Allen
at Bel -
grave. On Monday, Constable Har-
wich of Listowel carne over and took
the prisoner to face a serious charge.
CARD flit 'THANKS.
At a Meeting of the Directors of the
Turnberry Agricultural Society on
Tuesday evening I was instructed to
henrtilthunk the members of the
yy
Town ouncli for their liberal
grant,
It
is the aim of the Dire re
Oto to make
Wit► ha .Pair
lv ren Fall h'a r the very bent in
t., is district,
MV..W V4/J+:rBIAi, ?reit
Town Council Meeting,
A regular meeting of the Town
Council was hold on Wednesday eve-
ning ; all members present except
Conn, Redmond, Minutes of August
meetings were read and confirmed.
The report of the Boiler Inspection
Co. regarding the boiler at the Elec..
Light works, was read and reported
the boiler in good condition,
Cotm.. Bone reported on the water
running over Jas. Nelson's property ;
a long piece of the sidewalk would
have to be raised to prevent the
diillcelty, and the expense would be
great,
„The following accounts were passed
ley the Finance Committe :—H. B,
Elliott, Voters List, etc., $35.00 ; E.
Lewis, two months salary, $40.00 ; E.
Lewis, work on mains, $1.50•; Use.
McDonald, work, $28.85 ; D, C. Mc-
Donald, work, $6.00 ; T. Hall, By-law,
printing, etc., $45.10 ; G. T. R. pipe
and scale site, $2.00 ; Miss McLeod,
scrubbing, $2.00 ; Hook & Ladder Co.,
Pringle fire, $6 50 ; It. Deyell, work
cemetery, $6.00 ; R. Rankin, salary,
$7.00 ; Geo. Allan, salary, $45.00 ; J.
B. Ferguson, salary, reg. By-law, etc.,
$55.75 ; By-law election expenses,
$26.00. ; Wni. Guest, sidewalk on
Victoria street, $300.00 ; Municipal
World, voters lists, $4.60 ; P. Morden,
work, $3.15 ; Canada. Foundry; valve,
$2 35 ; Bell Tel. Co., messages, $2.50 ;
A. Sanderson, watering streets, $50.85 ;
A. Sanderson, teaming, $29.40 ; A.
Young, tapping mains, $16.16 ; Elec-
tric light a/cs., $118.92.
A number of accounts were present-
ed, but not being certified to were not
passed. Parties having a/cs. must
present them certified or committee
cannot entertain them. The report of
Finance committee was adopted.
By-law 590 to amend Cemetery By-
law was read. The chief changes
were :—All revenues received by care-
taker are now paid to Town Treasurer;
(the caretaker is now paid $100 for
three months). The price of Iots has
been° slightly increased, and also the
cost of grave -digging. A number of
sections in former By-law were chang-
ed slightly, and the amending By-law
passed on motion of Spotton and Mc-
Kibbon.
Assessor Dulmage addressed Coun-
cil regarding an error in Mrs. Forbes'
assessment. It will be dealt with
when taxes are paid.
W. J. Greer and W. J. Currie asked
the Council for a grant of $25 to
Agricultural Society. The Council
was in sympathy with the Society,
but on account of rate being struck
and amount at hand limited, the grant
was made $15 this year, on motion of
Bone and VanNorman.
Coin. VanNorman reported that C.
Lloyd & Son were selling gravel from
off Leopold street. On motion of
VanNorman and Elliott it was decided
that the Clerk charge the firm with
the gravel taken.
Coun. Spotton moved, seconded by.
Gsoun Elliott. that this Council° enter
into agreement with Mr, Carnegie for
$12,000 for a public library on usual
conditions. An amendment by Reeve
Irwin and Coun. Bone was to the
effect that Property Committee ascer-
tain particulars and report. On yeas
and nays being taken amendment was
lost, and motion carried on same
division,
The Pringle By-law was read third
time and passed. 4
The balance of Public School levy
was placed to the credit of the Board.
The Clerk reported offers received
for Town Hall and Pringle Debentures
of $8000. The Bank of Hamilton's
offer at par, befog the best, was
accepted.
Executive Meeting.
An executive meeting of the District
Epworth League for Wingham dis-
trict, was held in this town on Friday
last. There were present ; Rev, 3. E.
Ford, Honorary -president ; Walter T.
Hall, President ; Rev, G. W. Rivers
of Ripley, Secretary ; Jno. Derr,
missionary vice-president, , and
ns
Ford of Lneknow, 4th vice-president.
The chief work accomplished was the
arrangement of the program for the
annual Convention, to be held in
Lueknow on Thursday, October 14th.
There will be three sessions, forenoon,
afternoon and evening,
Hotrskn Volt SAVE.—Five new, two-
story brick houses in Wingham, for
sale, Well situated and convenient,
Reasonable terms to suit purchaser—
A. E. Smith, Wingham.
A Jumbo Steer,
. A recent issue of the Edmonton
Bulletin says .
There
wasbrought
from the Mt ndare district a grde
shorthorn steer, which is probably
the biggest bunch of bovine flesh that
has ever been seen in Edmonton. It
is four years old, is 10 hands high and
weight 2,350 lbe. As for dintensions
of body it alnxost takes rank with a
jumbo elephant, It measures ten feet
from the ears to the -. sc of the tall
p
and has a girth of 8 `feet 1 inch. Atter
being exh. x i ibtad at Taronto and Loh -
don, it
ct-
donit will be fattened. It le Caveat.
e'th that d letwill be
8000 pentad e
a tt eta b"m
the beet of stook food has had its
effect."
SUBSCRIPTION $1.00 PER TEAR IN ADVANCE.
$1.60 TO pvssoar zwo I V. H,
Labor Day Celebration.
The demand on our space this week
compels us to be brief on Tuesday in
reporting Labor day. The weather
was ideal, and a much larger attend-
ance might have been expected.
In the forenoon, Luoknow and
Wingham played baseball, the game
going to Luoknow on a score of 8-5..
In the afternoon, a lively lacrosse
match was played between Wingham
and Kincardine, the visitors winning
by a score of 3-2.
Then followed an exhibition by the
Rasmussen children, The eldest, a
little girl of four, was agile and clever,
but on the whole the exhibition was
rather disappointing.
Dancing by the Misses McDcMald
to the music played by their father
attracted the usual interest,
The second game of baseball was
then played, the victory going again
to Luoknow by a score of. 5-2, They
were awarded the prize.
The Band furnished excellent music
in unstinted quantity throughout the
day,
In the evening the Town Hall
auditorium was well-filled, and the
program as announced was fully-,
carried out.
The Band wish to thank the com-
mittee of citizens who gave their time
and money to help make the celebra-
tion a success,
Messrs W. H. Willis, Dr. Irwin, D.
Dinsley, W. J. Boyce, and •3. W. Mc-
Kibben, rendered valuable assistance,
which the Band appreciated.
After all expenses are paid, there
will be a balance which -will help the
Band over the winter nicely.
North Huron Telepnone Co.
The meeting to complete the organ-
ization of this Company was held in
the Council Chamber on Friday after-
noon. There was a fair representa-
tion of stock -holders present. The
stock -holders list shows ninety-seven
names, and the amount of stock sub-
scribed is $3,900.
The following were elected direc-
tors :—Wm. Maxwell, W. J. Greer,
Geo. Spotton, Henry T. Thompson,
Binkley ; Auditors, A. H. Mus-
grove, P. W. Scott.
After the meeting, the Directors
met and elected the following offi-
cers :—President, Geo. Spotton ; Vice -
President, W. J. Greer ; Managing-
Director, Wm. Maxwell ; Secretary,
H. B. Elliott ; Treasureriind Solicitor,
R. Vanstone ; Bankers; The Bank of
Hamilton.
Now that organization is completed,
the Belmore, Bluevale and Belgrave
lines will pass into the hands of the
new Co. Agreement '`has been made
with the Bell Telephone do. for con.
nections, and in a very short time
subscribers will be -able' to talk to
Bluevale, Belgrave, Whitechurch and
Belmore, and intervening phones. The
line is expected to reach St. Augus-
tine in about two weeks, and then
that point can be reached. Other ex-
tensions will be made as rapidly as the
work can be done.
The Advance expects to see the
North Huron Telephone Co. a success.
Other rural Companies have done
well, and there is no reason why this
one should not prosper, with wise and
economical management.
The Fall Fair.
Tho annual announcement for this
event will be found on page 5. On the
afternoon of the 291h, the attractions
will be a number of speed- contests ;
potato race and dancing contests. A
new feature this year will be the
athletic events. Wingham Citizens'
Band will render choice selections of
music, For full particulars, see ad=
vertisement. In the evening of the
291h, the annual Fair concert will be
held, and the program Will be furnish-
ed by Hewer the Hew er Co c r
n e t Co. Admin-
Pion to concert, 25c ; reserved seats,
85 cts.
Tatfrtns AND VAiisns,----B1g stock to
select from at lowest prices.
W. J. GREER.
A Good Crop,
From eight and one-half acres, R. E.
Gunn, of Beaverton, this year produc-
ed 360 bushels of fall wheat. The
wheat was threshed direct from the
field, hauled to the mill from the ma-
chine, and sold at one dollar a bushel.
"Three teams did the hauling," said
Mr, Gunn, "and by dealing with the
crop in Way a
we saved two hand-
lings of the straw and one of the
grain. The field on which the wheat
Was grown was summer fallowed last
year, and is well underdrained, "I
like," add M. Gunn, "to grow a con-
siderable crop of fall wheat every
year, wholly irrespective of the price
of the grain. It divides 'up the work
of the year, gives you a, lot of straw,
and by having different varieties of
grain you lessen the risk of loss from
failure
in one Variety. Whenh
the
heat i
'wheat is high In rite I sellwhenit
gp ;
is low I feed it, 'Foo cannot lose no
matter how' the market is."
Hospital Banquet.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of Wingham
hospital will have a Banquet and. Con-
cert in the skating rink, on Thursday,
Sept. 23rd. The Shredded Wheat Co..
will furnish the Banquet. Watch for
posters.
Wingham High School.
This school opened on Tuesday with
a record attendance of over 150, which
increases as the opening days pass.
The scholarship ,given by Dudley
Holmes, Secretary of the Board, to
the pupil taking the highest marks in
mathematics at the Normal Entrance,
has, been awarded to Richard Lloyd.
Dressmaking By Electricity.
In Boston, there is a dressmaking
establishment operated entirely by
electricity. The electric cutter will
cut 250 thickness of cloth at once ; the
button sewing machine puts on 3000
buttons a day ; the buttonhole . ma-
chine makes 400 an hour, while the
sleeve sewers, tucking machines, etc.,
make 1,800 to 3,500 stitches a minute.
Death Of William Diamond.
The family of Mr. Wm. Diamond
were plunged into grief and bereave-
ment on Tuesday by a telegram from
Cobalt announcing the death of Wm.
Diamond, from fever, Deceased had
been a resident of Wingham or vicini-
ty for many years, and was formerly
in business here. For the past few
months, he has been in charge of a
business in Cobalt, where fever has
been raging lately. Besides his be-
reaved wife, he leaves three °sons,
Jeffrey, Fred and Ernest, and two
daughters, Edna and Florence. Mrs,
Diamond and family well have the
sympathy of the community in their
sorrow. The funeral will take place
to Wingham cemetery,
Keep After The Flies.
It is not always possible to trace the
origin of illness, but it is easy enough
to give valid reasons why the fly can
be the introductory agent. Purely
medicinal aspects apart, the fly is not
particularly scrupulous as to its
environment—it alights at one time
on the most offensive material and at
another it is on the food in the kitchen
and at the table. One of the earliest
experiments we remember to' have
seen, showing the connection of flies
and disease, was that in which a com-
mon bluebottle fly was allowed to
walk across a freshly sliced potato.
The potato subsequently developed
colonies of micro-organisms all along
the track taken by the fly, while else-
where no developement took place.
Grand Lodge True Blues.
The Grand Lodge of the Loyal True
Blue Association closed its session in
Hamilton last week. Miss Lizzie Plen-
ty, Wingham,' was one of the dele-
gates. The following are the officers
elect :— J. Hart, Grillia, Grand Master;
W. I. Cole, Belleville, Deputy Grand
Master; Nicholas Ingram, Port Perry,
Grand Sec. ; R. W. Sheriff, Picton,
Treas. ; Rev. Ralph Fulcher, Marmora,
Grand Chaplain : Rev. Jas. Irvine,
Vancouver, Grand Director of Cer.;
W. J. Bragg, Brantford, and Mrs.
Virgin, Toronto, Lecturers; I. McGill
Owen Sound, I, T. ; W. Arnold,
Oshawa, U. T. ; J. B. Johnston, Orillia,
J. D. McGill, Toronto, G. Auditors ;
Mrs. Wakeham, Hamilton, Associate
D. G. M. ; Mrs. Jacobi, Oshawa, Asso,
Sec. ; Mrs. Bragg, Brantford, Asso,
Chap., Mrs. Dandy, Picton, Asso. Dir.
of Cer. ; Mrs. Myles, Owen Sound,
Asso. Treas.; Mrs, White of Orillia
and Miss Lizzie Fleuty, of Wingham,
Associate Lecturers. Invitations were
received from a number of places for
the next Grand Lodge meeting, and
Kingston received the highest vote.
Work in connection with the Orphans'
Home at Picton w^s reported to be
progressing favorably, and at present
51 little ones are being educated and
cared for there. -
Don't Be Cruel Boys.
This item is intended to meet the
eyes of the boys, who drive delivery
waggons,but it affects the owners of
the horses, and also those faithfulul ser-
vants, the horses. It was a -kind-
hearted lady who requested the Ad-
vance to write this item. 'She says
she bas frequently been saddened to
see the reckless driving . of delivery
waggons. There is a hill near the
lady's residence, and often when the
faithful horse comes to the foot of the
hill, the whip is laid on unmercifully,
and lashes can be heard in the houses
nearby. This lady declares that if
there was a .humane society in town,
there would be complaints laid. Now
boys, don't be cruel. Remember that
the faithful horse has feelings, and a
h is as
felt y
1z i syou wonld feet
the
sharp cut of a switch, It may be the
horse's hide is thicker than youre, but
nevertheless the lash hurts. Not long
ago, we saw a poor horse, with a big
welt the whole length of his 'side. Of
course yon have to drive fast some-
times, but it can be done without be-
ing Cruel. A word from the owners
of the horses might have some effect.
Now we do not know the names of the
guilty bites, but I say boys, don't let
there be anyuse for tomtai n
r
t
ca
horse. I
again. Be kind to the ho e. Ieisa
faithful servant, and gets nothing for
his .hard toil, except his board.
Returned From The West.
Dr, and Mrs. Kennedy returned
Tuesday night from their western
trip. On their way out the Dr, visit-
ed the large Hospitals in Chicago,
Milwaukee, St. Paul and Minneapolis.
In Winnipeg he attended the meeting
of the Dominion Medical Aseoelatlon.
On his return he visited for ton days
the. Mayo Hospital in Rochester,
Minnesota. This is said to be the
greatest centre in the world for
surgical instruction at the present
time, While away Dr. Kennedy
purchased an apparatus manu-
factureds,by Burroughs & Wellman
of London, Eng., for testing the
impurities of well -water. He also
secured the Leuco-desent Lamp and
High Frequency Tubes which are be-
ing used in the treatment of obstinate
and intractable eases of skin disease,
and a Victor Vibrator, one of the
newest methods of treating certain
nervous diseases and their allied
affections,
Death Of Mr. Dodds.
At the ripe age of 81, there passed
away on Friday last, at the home of
his daughter, Mrs. Jas. McMannus, Mr,
Alex. Dodds, for a number of years a
respected .resident of this town. De-
ceased was born in Scotland in 1828.
He leaves four sons—Jno. of Seaforth,
James of Michigan, Thomas of
Mitchell, and William of Wingham.
There are also four daughters—Mrs.
Johnston of Montana, Mrs. Cassels of
Fresno, California, Mrs. Drew of
Toronto, and Mrs. Jas, McMannus of
Wingham. The funeral took place on
Sunday to Wingham cemetery. The
pall -bearers were his three sons and
his grandson Harvey. Those present
from a distance were Miss Jessie
Dodds of Clinton, Mrs. John Mason of
Blyth, Mr. and Mrs. W. Mason, Mrs.
James Dodds and son, Mr. and Mrs.
Geo. Beattie, and Mr. Gasmen of
Morris, John Dodds of Seaforth,
Harvey of Flint, Mich., Mr., Mrs. and
Miss Dodds of Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs.
Drew of Toronto.
WANTED, -50 acres near Wingham
—Ritchie & Cosens. ,
APPRENTICES WANTED.—To learn
dressmaking and mantle -making. Ap-
ply at once to Miss Maxwell.
A Happy Event.
On Wednesday of this week; a hap-
py event enlivened the home of Mr.
and Mrs. McOool of Hallett, when
their daughter, Miss Lillian, became
the bride of Mr. J. Lloyd Awde.
The groom is an exemplary young
business man of our town, and the
bride is well known here, having been
one of the staff of Wingham Business
College for some time. The marriage
took place at the home of the bride,
the ceremony being performed by'
Rev. Jas. Awde, of Hamilton, assisted
by Rev. H. E. Curry, under an arch of
evergreens, banked with palms. The
bride was dressed in cream silk ele-
gantly trimmed with lace and ribbon,
and wore a beautiful wedding veil
with orange blossoms, and carried a
boquet of roses. Her travelling dress
was of navy blue cloth with hat to
match. Guests were present from
Wingham, Clinton, Toronto and
Hamilton. The presents were many
and valuable. After their wedding
tour to eastern cities, Mr. and Mrs.
Awde will take up their residence in
Wingham. The Advance extends
congratulations, and hopes that the
future may have much of happiness in
store for Mr. and lire. Awde.
Passed Away Suddenly.
Early on Saturday morning, i%Iiss
Wilkinson, for many years a most
respected residenffof Wingham passed
from a world where there is much suf-
fering,, to that where sickness, pain
and death are unknown. Deceased
had been -much afflicted, and suffered
severely from rheumatism, and on
Friday evening complained of feeling
bilious.:' However, no dangerous
symptoms appeared, and she retired
to rest as usual. About five o'clock
Saturday, her niece, Miss Tibbs, heard
her groaning, and going to her beside
found her in a very weak condition.
Medical aid was
sent for,but she
Meal
speedily became unconscious, and
passed away. Miss Wilkinson was
born in Quebec, but had been a resi-
dent of Wingham for over thirty-eight
yeare. She was a consistent member
of the Methodist church, and 'when
health permitted was faithful in at-
tending its services. Her death will
especially be felt by her netts, Miss
M. Tibbs, who had made her home
with her since early childhood and
who proved a faithful helper and coni-
panion to the deceased. Miss Wilkin-
son leaves three sisters, Mrs. Godfrey,
Mrs. Calcott, Mrs. Wyatt of London,
and one brother, Jim. Wilkinson of
St. Joseph's Island. The funeral
service was held in the Church on
Monday by Rev. Dr, Rutledge assist-
ed by Rev. N. Burwash, Among
those present from a distance were
Mrs, Godfrey, Mrs, Calcott, Robt,
Wyatt, Miss ids Wyatt, Mr. H. Tibbs,
Mrs. Wesley Tibbs, of London, and
Miss ;Rowson of Wallaceburg. Miss
Wilkinson was in her 09th year,
'Man Cr.Ass Ii;NTtgttTA1Nutnrr'r.---The
C
ole Lyceum Bateau Will gi
vie a series
, coining
of entertainments dada In g the
iwinter,, -tr de the sus ides o
fall and tinder
the Westminster. Guild of St, An•
drew's 0htireh,.
local 'Items 3
es".
Wear Qreer's Shoes and Rubbers,
Ritchie & Cosene—Houses to rent,
Read Willis & Co.'s advt. on page $.
Pure Timothy.—Awde's, Wingham.
The next Division Court -day in
Wingham will be September 23rd..
Hanna & Co's advt, came to hand
too late for this issue; watch for it
next week.
To receive the highest rate of dis-
count on town taxes, they must be
Kingpaid by September 15th,
Timothy for fall seeding, at Geo, E.
's. •
Grimsby Board of Education ad-
vertised a second time for a Principal
for the High School, but received no
applications.
The Blyth Standard is 22 years of
age and is in good health,and reach-
ing out towards a prosperous future.
It has our best wishes.
Cools WANTED,—Apply at the Ex-
change hotel; woman preferred.
The many friends of Mrs. J. L. Lit-
tle of Turnberry will be sorry to learn
that it is necessary for her to go to the
Hospital to have a tumor removed.
Miss Wheaton of Pine River, gradu-
ate of Ladies' College, Whitby, is open
for engagements for elocutionary en-
tertainment. See her card inthis
issue.
The Chesley Enterprise reports that
W. J. Clement, of Elderslie, sold his
farm for $5,600, and 81 head of cattle
and a horse, for $8,800, all to the same
purchaser.
Fon SALE.—Fine 150 acre farm -near
Wingham, Easy terms,—Ritchie &
Cosene.
All the believers in ghosts are 'not
dead evidently. The Kinrade house
in Hamilton ought to rent for $30 a
month, but $10 is all that it can be
rented for.
Mr. Grierson drove to Parkhill on
Thursday last and Mrs, Grierson took
the train later in the week. Both will
attend the wedding of a relative be-
fore returning.
GIRL WANTED,—For kitchen work.
WinghaApply tor L. Hanson, National hotel,
m,
The Wingham Evaporator opened
for the season this week, and the pro-
prietors, Messrs. Brown & Wilford, are
prepared to pay the highest prices for
apples suitable for their use,
Kerr & Bird have enlargedspace
this week to advertise special induce-
ments to the public. Their stock is
large and well assorted. See what
offer they make this week, and secure
one of the free gifts,
BUTTER AND EGGS,— Bring along
your produce. Highest price paid in
exchange for Boots and Shoes.
W. J. Greer.
Mr. Jas, Bowman of Morris was in
town on Monday. He has scores of
friends in East Huron, who consider
he has claims that should not be over-
looked, and they hope to see him re-
present them in Parliament some day.
The Orfllie, Packet observes that
Labour day is "the most senseless holi-
day of the year. It comes at a time
when nobody particularly wants a
holiday, and when many people are
anxious to work, and bring up arrears
after their summer vacation."
WINGHAM EVAPORATOR will open
Sept. 9th. We will pay the highest
possible price for apples large enough
to peel,—Brown & Wilford.
Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Robinson of
Teeswater are spending a week in
town. Mr. Robinson is relieving C.
P. Smith, manager of the Bank of
Hamilton. Ed. McGuire of Wingham
Branch is taking Mr. Robinson's place
in Teeswater during his absence.
In Ontario and Quebec, the Bell
Telephone Co. has now upwards of
130,000 stations, and in conjunction
with connecting companies'is giving
service with about 150,000. The Com-
pany has in operation 330,000 miles of
long distance resvan
and gives efficient
service over a radius of 1,000 miles
from every sectionof the two pro-
vinces. The building of the immense
system has involved a capital outlay
of $17,000,000.
Sciroot Snons.---It cost mach less,
in the end, for the Boys' and Girls'
School Shoes, when they are bought
here.—W. 3. Greer,
Orillia is a real live town and could
not tolerate the idea of an industry
leaving the plate, Hence, the offer
of the Council to The Tudhope Co,,
which the Co. accepted. The Packet
gives the terms, viz. :—The Town to
grant a loan of - 50 repayableb
$ ,000,in
twenty annual instalments of $2,500
each, without interest; and to give
then a fixed assessment of $21,000 in
all. The Company On their part agree
to take $1,000 worth of pgwer, $400
worth of light, and $100,'worth of
water, per annum, at current rates.
The Company nlao undertakes to pay
at least $50,000e
er annum in wa s,
P Wag
e%
a million dollars in the twenty
yeWaN,in.—At
P
in
hard Gl v
e Lea-
ther Wotke, hides and skins, for
Which . the higheet price Will be paid.
W. D, Ptttxamt,
WiNGHAM MARKETS.
Wheat -95 cts,
Oats -.-•(New) 35 ets.
Barley --55 cts,
Peas—(None offering,)
Hay (new)—$8,00 per ton.
Butter -20 cts.
Eggs -21 cts.
Potatoes -60c to 75e per bush,
Live Hogs—$8,00.
Headquarters For Amateur
Photographers.
Brownie Cameras $1 to $12
Kodaks $10 to $25
We carry a full line of Films, Plates
and supplies. No trouble to show
Cameras; Dome in and examine.
A Dark Room is at disposal of our
customers Froin. We develop Films.
Walton McKibbon
DRUGGIST
EVA M. WHEATON, M. E.
READER AND ENTERTAINER
Honor Graduate of Ontario Ladies' College
of Whitby.
Concert engagements accepted. For
terms, address Pine River, Ont.,
care of Rev. Morley Madden,
SHOES THAT FLY
straight to the mark in the way
of style, comfort and wearing
qualities. That is the kind we
pride ourselves in handling ex-
clusively.
BABY'S LITTLE SHOES
are just as fine in these respects
as those for his papa or mama.
See the new russets for even the
tiniest baby. And while here,
don't forget to look at the foot-
wear we have for you.
SOLE AGENT—Slater and Invictus
Shoes for Men, Hagar and Em-
press Shoes for Women
W. J. Greer
THE SHOER
Flur
Five Lilies
PURE MANITOBA
$3.00
6old Star
BLENDED
$2.75
Cream P
e astr
ONTARIO
$2.65
All kinds of Feed kept
in stook.
floods Delivered Promptly
Phone 145
Frank R. Howson