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THE WINGHAM ADVANCE, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1909.
Church 'Pews
Rev. Dr. Rutledge occupied his pul-
pit last Sunday after his vacation, and
was greeted by attentive congrega-
tione.
Next Sunday evening, Rev. 0, E.
Jeakins will commence his series of
sermons to men. The subject will be
"Character building."
The congregation of St. Andrew's
were pleased to have their pastor,
Rev, D. Petrie, again lir his pulpit on
Sunday last.
District meeting and Sabbath School
convention for Wingham district will
be held in Bluevale Methodist Church
on Tuesday afternoon and evening,
Sept, 14th.
At a special meeting of the Mait-
land Presbytery held in Wingham on
Monday, the call from Whitechurch
to Rev. Mr. McEachern of Teasdale
was sustained. Rev. Mr, McKerroll of
.Lucknow was appointed by the
Presbytery to prosecute the call be-
fore the Lindsay Presbytery. The
call from Dorchester to Rev. Mr. Bur-
nett of Molesworth was accepted.
The anniversary services of the
Ebenezer Methodist Church will be
held on Sunday and Monday, Sept.
12th and 13th. On Sunday, Rev. f3.
E. Curry of Londesboro will preach at
11 a. m. and 7 p.m, On Monday even-
ing a tea -meeting will be held ; supper
served from 0 to 8 o'clock, after which
a program of addresses, recitatione,
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 255c.
BIRTHS.
Wylie,—In Turnberry, Sept, 5th, to
Mr. and Mrs. Wylie, a daughter.
MARRIAGES.
Mann—Owles.--In Wingham, Sept. 4,
by Rev. 0. E. Jeakins. Mr. Richard
Mann, to Miss Edith Owles, of Lon-
don, England.
DEATHS.
Dodds.—In Wingham, Sept. 3, Alex.
Dodds, aged 81.
Diamond—In Cobalt, Sept. 7th, Wm.
Diamcad, of Wngham, aged 56.
Wilkinson.—In Wingham, Sept. 4th,
Miss Margaret Wilkinson, in her
69th year.
To New Subscribers.
Personate
Dr. Chisholm, M, P„ is on a trip to
the Nest,
3, W. ]fir. VanNorman was horse for
Labor Day,
Mr, Geo, Spotton is on a business.
trip to Peterboro.
Mise Dandy spent the holidays with
friends in Ohesley,
O. J. Arabam took a business trip
to Toronto last week,
Mr. Champ of Dundalk was a Wing -
ham visitor this week.
The Advance and Weekly Mail for
the balance of 1909 350
The Advance and Weekly Mail
from date until the end of 1910.$1.655
The Advance and Family Herald
and Weekly Star for the rest of
1909 350
The Advance and the Family Her-
ald and Weekly. Star for the rest
of 1909 and all of 1910, for $2.00
Others will be added as the season
advances,
Glenn Liddy of London spent Sun-
day at Mr. Jno. Kerr's,
Mrs, Eli Elliott and daughter were
Toronto visitors last week,
Ern, Button of Shelburne was a
Labor Day visitor in town.
W, Y. Lloyd of Toronto called on
Wingham friends last week,
Chester Longman of Windsor spent
Labor Day holidays in town.
Mies Lena Awde of Toronto visited
her parents in town this week.
Miss Viola Davidson spent the holi-
days with her parents in town.
Mr. Fisher and his mother of Berlin
spent Labor Day at Mr, Imlay's.
Miss Ethel Stutt of Wroxeter visit-
ed Mies M. Higgins over Sunday,
Mies Lillian Moffatt is 'visiting
friends in Hamilton and vicinity.
Mrs. J. W. VanNorman returned
last week from a visit to Kinmount.
Arthur Helm of Oranbrook spent
Labor Day with his mother, in town.
Mrs. Aitken of Beeton visited her
sister, Miss Penfound, over Sunday.
Miss Jennie McDonald of London is
visiting Mrs. Wm. Dawson of Culross.
Mise Emma Careen is spending a
few weeks with friends at Blind River,
Ont.
Miss Earnscliffe Musgrove spent
Sunday and Monday at her home
here.
Mise Annie Elliott of Sarnia spent
Labor Day holidays at her home in
town.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Williams of
Detroit spent a few days visiting Mrs.
Spotton.
St. Augustine.
A pretty wedding took place on
Wednesday morning,' Sept. 1, at half -
past ten o'clock . in Grace. Methodist
Churph, when Miss Josephine Tisdale,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs.' Geo, Tis-
dale of St. Augustine, Ont., was mar-
ried to John E. Robertson, druggist of
Craik, Sask., formerly of Winnipeg.
To the strains of the wedding march,
played by Mr. Vinen, organist of
(trace Church, the bride entered the
church, accompanied by her brother,
Harry Tisdale, whogave her away.
The bride looked charming in her.
travelling suit of taupe broadcloth,
made on the empire -princess lines.
The bride was attended by her very
dear friend, Miss May Taylor, of Do-
minion City, who wore a dainty gown
of old. -rose broadcloth of the princess
effect. Bride and bridesmaid both
wore hats to match their gowns. The
groom was attended by his friend, W.
G. Kyle, manager of Lowney Confec-
tionery Co. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Dr. Crummy, immedi-
ately after which the bridal party and
guests repaired to the home of the
groom's sister, Mrs. Wm. Cameron,
Scott St., Fort Rouge, where a recep-
tion was held and the party sat down
to a dainty luncheon, The bride was
the recipient of a very large assort-
ment of beautiful presents in silver,,
china and cut glass as well as hand-
some cheques from friends at a dis-
tance. Mr. and Mrs. Robertson left
on the 12,50 train for Banff where
they will enjoy a honeymoon before
returning to take up residence in
Craik.—[ Free Press,
Belgrave.
JolruSeandrett le having an artesian
wen drilled.
Tho road grader is at work on the
station street,
Miss Cora and Brack Brandon are
visiting in Toronto,
Mrs, Moore of Guelph is the guest
of Mrs, 0. McCrae,
Peter Budge is visiting bis son, Rev,
A Budge, in Hanover,
Next Sunday is the Methodist Sun-
day School anniversary.
Miss Maud Wilkinson of Ripley is
the guest of Mrs. Whaley.
Mrs, Halliday is visiting her daught-
er, Mrs, Stewart, of Bayfield.
Jas. Miller is ill with an attack of
typhoid ; we hope he will pull through.
Mr, Sproat and niece, Miss Belle
Sproat, were Walton visitors on Mon-
day.
J. S. Brandon and wife spent Sun-
day at Port Colborne, with Rev, J. S.
Brandon.
Mr. and Mrs. Kerr and Miss Mc-
Dougall were visitors of Mrs. Caesar
last week.
Mrs, (Dr.) ()heathers of Tiverton has
been visiting with Mr. and Mrs, Wray
and other friends.
Dr. and. Mrs, Hamilton rejoice
over the birth of a son ; both another
and child are doing well.
Jno, Armstrong shipped a carload of
cattle Saturday, and a carload of hogs
on Tuesday ; hogs were $8.
Mrs, Jno. Cole visited her sister,
Mrs. Shedden, in Clinton Hospital on
Monday, and found her improving,
R. E. McKenzie sold his fine driver
to Mr. Rose of Paisley for $325.
About two weeks ago, Joe Miller sold
a horse for $500.
There was quite an excitement at
the station on Saturday, when Chief
Allen arrested an Italian for a shoot-
ing case in Listowel. The fellow
tried to dash away but was caught.
Miss E. Rutledge has returned home
after several weeks in Parry. Sound
district.
Mrs. M. J. Bell left on Wednesday.
morning for her home in Wetherly,
Pennsylvania.
Miss Davis of Exeter was the guest
of her sister, Miss Frances Davis, at
Elmer Moore's.
Miss Pearl Wynn left last week for'
Toronto, where she is engaged in the
teaching profession.
Mrs. A. E. Smith and daughter, Miss
Nora, are spending this week with
friends at St. Catherines.
Mrs. H. EL Chisholm of Toronto, re-
turned last week, after a visit• with
her sister, Mrs. R. Vanetone.
Mr. and Mrs. J. 11. Beemer are
spending a couple of weeks with
Toronto and Hamilton friends.
Mr. Drury of the staff of the Barrie
Gazette, visited his sister, Mrs.
Williams of town, on Labor Day.
Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Rutledge have re-
turned to the parsonage, after spend-
ing three weeks at Grimsby Park.
Miss Mabel Howson of Wallaceburg
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Jermyn of
Bluevale, and Miss Maggie Tibbs.
Miss Priscilla Fleming, who has-
been
asbeen visiting Miss Mary Scott, return-
ed to her home in Toronto last week.
A. H. Musgrove, M. P. P., is on a
trip to New Ontario, with about seven-
ty other members of the Legis-
lature.
Mrs. J. 3, Mitchell returned home
from Toronto last Saturday after
spending five weeks with her daugh-
ters there.
Rev. and Mrs, W. A. Finlay of
Embro, spent Labor ' Day holidays
with ` Mrs. Finlay's parents, Mr. and
Mrs. A. Reid.
Miss Wilson of Barrie has returned
to town to resume her former position
as head trimmer in Miss Reynolds'
millinery store.
Mrs, Jas. McKie returned home last
week after an extended visit with
friends and relatives at Barrie and
other points in that vicinity.,
Misses McEwan of Leadbury, Kate
Bell of Ripley, Minnie Sandy, Localsh,
and Clara Weiler of Belmore have re-
turned to the Business College here to
complete their course.
Misses Violette and Eva Robinson
returned to their home in Toronto on
Wednesday having spent their school
vacation at Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Smith
of the 6th line, Morris.
Miss Mary- Galop of Lodi, Ohio, who
has been spending a couple of months
at Toronto, Woodstock and other
points in Ontario, is spending a few
weeks at Mr. and Mrs. O. Sparrow's.
Among the new students at Wing -
ham Business College are :—Misses
Agnes Walker of town, Cora Speir of
Brussels, Tessa Jermyn of Bluevale,
Roge Gebhardt' of Neustadt, Andrew
Speers and Oliver Galloway of Gorrie,
Rev. and Mrs. Osterhout of Ktntore
were in town on Tuesday. They have
been touring in their new auto, visit -
ba friends in Belmore, Salem and
Wroxeter. Mr. Osterhout was sta-
tioned at Wroxeter three years ago.
They visited Mr. and Mrs. Lucas in
town.
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Jamestown.
John Miller spent Sunday with
friends near I1arriston.
Chas, 13. Forrest and Wm, Ring
took in the sights at Toronto..
Mise Ashton of Fordwich visited
reJlativesohnWaddein thisl, partWhiteohurlast weekch, ,
visited
ted
at ilobt. Hamilton's on Sunday.
Miss Gertrude Deadman was the
guest .of Mrs. D. Mc Donald recently.
Mrs. Sand. Pellgck of Paisley visited
her mother, Mrs. Jared King, on
Monday, .
Miss Verne Eckmier went to Brus-
sels on Monday to resume her studies
at h.
Robert putt and two sons, from
Goderich, visited his brother, .Tohn
Cult, on Labor Day.
"We are pleased to see Miss Maggie
Snell back in the store again. Maggie
is well liked, as she very obliging.
It is reported that John Miller has
rented L. Rattan's farm for a term of
years ; he'll need a housekeeper.
A meeting in the interests of Local
Option and "Banish the Bar," with 11-
lustrated views, was held on Tuesday
night.
Among those who have gone West
free around here, are—Will. McDon-
ald, W. M. Moses, jr., and Clarke Hay-
den. Word has been received that
they got there all right.
Geo. Mason of Wingham took the
service in the Hall on Sunday night.
Bro. Mason is a good singer, and his
song services are much appreciated.
He also acquits himself very well as a
preacher.. Thos. Somerville of Brant-
ford is expected to take the service
next Sunday night.
Jno, Shoebottom writes from Moose -
jaw that the wheat crop is good ; it
will be a bumper throughout. Jas.
Knox, a former Morris boy, has 200
acres of wheat that will thresh 30
bushels to the acre.
There was a happy family gathering
on Monday last at the home of Mr.
Findlay Anderson, when all the
family were once more together.
The sons present from a distance were
—Dr. B. F. Anderson~ of Toledo, Ohio ;
Dr. J. S. Anderson, 'wife and family
of Philadelphia ; D. B. Anderson,
Wingham, wife and family. The
daughters were Mrs. A. McGowan of
Blyth, 'Mrs. Jas. Taylor of Morris,
Mrs. Percy Scandrett of Belgrave and
Mrs. A. Brooks of Centralia. Messrs,
McGowan, Taylor and Scandrett were
also present with their families. It
was an enjoyable event, and many
months may elapse" ere all will again
enjoy such a family reunion.
Belmore.
Wm, Adams and sister left on
Tuesday for the West.
David Adams and faintly Wt on
Tuesday for the West.
Mrs. Terriff and daughter Annie,
spent Sunday in Toronto.
Diss Bingham visited with Mrs.
Nathaniel Harris over Stinday last.
Mrs. John Johnston and niece are
visiting her brother in the North
West.
Mrs. John S. Harris is Visiting at
..resent with her mother, near Laskay,
King Township,
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Mr. Robert Lane, recently of British
Columbia, is visiting with his brother
and ether relatives here.
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Am n of taking
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the Toronto Exhibition this week
are .�-»:Plyd. Harkness' and ,edt1 Leslie,
Thos. Itosowell Mr, and Mrs. Joseph
Vogul, Mrs. D' avid Vegan, George
Edwards, August Miller, end our two
bIaoksmitbii,
Turnberry.
Alexander Kelly's cement silo is be-
ing completed.
Ross Ring took in the exhibition
sights in Toronto. -
Mrs. John Homuth spent Labor Day
with friends in Seaforth.
Albert Foxton of Culross has bee.•
laid up by a kick from a horse.
Mr. and Mrs. John Ireland of Cul-
ross spent Sunday at Jas. Shower's.
Miss Ethel Hogarth of Detroit . is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. J. L. Little.
James Scott and mother of Gien-
nanan spent Sunday at Adam John-
ston's,'
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wright spent
Sunday last with friends at James-
town.
Mrs. B. Holmes and son-in-law, Jno.
Goy, are taking in the city sights this
week.
Geo. Wheeler is preparing for a wet
fall, for he shingled his house re-
cently, _
Miss Margaret Anderson spent
Labor Day at her home near St.
Augustine.
Thos. Wheeler has been busy put-
ting' in his fall wheat on the farm
which he recently purchased. Surely
it will grow after all that harrowing
Tom.
Three young lads thought them-
selves smart one night last week on
their way home from school and killed
a fine turkey, but they fait smarter
the next morning, when they got
punished and had to settle for it.
Whitechurch.
Lower Winghlaml.
Mrs, O. Manses and ohildren have
returned to Detroit.
A, Calhoun took in the Toronto
exhibition last week,
Mrs, I3;ernahan has gone to visit her
sister near Wiarton for a couple of
weeks.
Mr. and Mrs, Moynahan have mov-
ed into the house vacated by Mrs.
Looker.
Talk about your Fall Fair, Mr,
Editor. Isn't it our's too, for isn't it
held down here.
Mrs. Alex. Simpson, formerly of
Jamestown but now of Elms, went
last June to take part in the Butter -
making contest in Calgary, Winnipeg
and Brandon and carried off inany
prizes, both firsts and seconds and
also won first for Standard, a silver
cup. The lady in question has been
very successful at the Provincial Faire
of Toronto and London during the
past few years and will no doubt be
successfdl at the coming Fairs. Mrs.
Simpson is a daughter-in-law of
Andrew and Mrs. Simpson, of James-
town.
Howard. Finlay will soon take up his
residence in the house he purchased
from Thos. Nettorfleld.
Clayton Phippen came home from
Toronto Exhibition last week, having
seen enough to keep him meditating
for the next three weeks.
Our Provincial Constable was called
to Belinore last Thursday afternoon
to settle a dispute ; he left the affair
in good shape, and the parties feeling
happy. .
Wroxeter.
Many from this village are attend-
ing the Exhibition in Toronto.
Mrs. A. Paulin is recovering after
a prolonged illness from erysipelas.
Cecil Simpson had his household
effects moved to Wingham, Monday.
Our Public School has opened with
Mr. VanveIsor and Miss Sherrif in
charge.
The W. F. M. S. of the Presbyterian
Church, hold their annual thanksgiv-
ing meeting on Thursday afternoon of
next week.
D. McTavish, Hiss Elsie Allen and
Miss Munroe 'gf Port Elgin; spent
Monday in Wingham at the Labor
Day celebration.
Rev. L. 'Perrin and Master James
were in Wingham on Monday. The
former attended the special meeting
of the Preebytery.
The expert linemen who were in-
specting the telephone system in the
village, here, left for near Brookville.
They appear to have given good satis-
faction.
Miss Hastings is in charge of the
central in connection with the rural
telephone line here. There is no
doubt she will prove herself a capable
and obliging official.
Mr, Walmsley of the Upper. Canada
Tract Society, preached in the Presby-
terian Church on Sabbath evening to
a large .and interested. congregation.
Ile gave a very impressive address an
the words of Pilate, "What shall I do'
with Jesus,"
The following is taken from the
Melfort News, end refers to a former
resident of 'Whitechurch vicinity :—
Harry Peddle, a well known and very
highly respected citizen of Melfort,
died on Monday, Aug. 23, after throe
weeks' struggle with typhoid fever.
The fatal character of hie illness was
known, and leis father, Me. S. Peddle
of Whitechurch, arrivedJn time to see
his son before his death. The town.
loses a valuable citizen, and his family
a loved and honorable member. De-
ceased was born in High Wycombe,.
Eng., 30 years ago. When ten years
of age, he went to 'Whitechurch with
his father, where he remained until he
grew ups In 1000 he took the West-
ern fever and came to Melfort, taking
up a homestead at Tisdale, For the
Met live years, he has worked for
Mr. Sidney Smart of this town. He
was highly esteemed by Mr, Smart
and indeed by all who knew him,
Karry was a member of the Melfort
Board of Trade, the local Branch of
St, George's Society and the Indepen-
dent Order of I.+"orestere, The funeral
d - these
under the sus ice of
took place n p
t;ooletie3 and wad largely attended.
concluded
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Pullinger,
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Saint's Ght cele assisted by lair, D. B.
1t.n l;edl, Methodist mlftletIi►.
Biuevalo,
Miss 011ie Soott is at present visiting
friends at Seaforth..
Mrs, (Rev.) Andrews is at present
visiting at Toronto,
Mrs. E. Rogers spent Labor Day
with friends at. Lucknow,
Mrs, Respending
Mr .i (Rev.) isafew
days at her home in Whitby.
Miss-Levina Smith of Turnberry is
visiting her cousin, Miss L. Smith,
Miss Polly Duff spent a few days
this week 'with friends at Stratford.
Jas. Nichol has sold his fine faun at
the station to '1 V, H. Fraser of the 1st
line.
Robt. Lane and son, Wallace, of
Calgary, are visiting friends in, this
vicinityat present.
Henry Diment received the sad news
of the death of his brother William,
who died at Cobalt on Tuesday.
Quite a number from, here took in
the Labor Day celebration at Wing-
ham on Monday and report having
had a good time.
St. Helens.
Willie Todd arrived home from Car-
gill Friday evening.
Quite a number from here took in
the Toronto fair this, week.
Mr, John Clark is visiting his par-
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Clark.
Mrs. Robert McGuire, who has been
on the sick list is recovering nicely.
Mrs. David Todd is seriously i11 at
present. We hope she will soon re-
cover.
Robt. Brooks, who has been visit-
ing his grandmother, Mrs. Jas, Ram -
age, left on Saturday.
Mrs. John Woods and family left
for the West this week to join Mr,
Woods, who is out there homestead-
ing. .
Miss Sarah Smith, Edna Agar and
May Cameron loft on Monday to at-
tend the Goderich Collegiate Insti-
tute...
Mrs, Thos, Ford and Mrs. Mire -
house left fora trip to, the West on
Tuesday. Messrs. John McQuire and
Harry Macey also left for the West on
Tuesday.
Ernest Simmons has taken posses-
sion of the property he recently pur-
chased from John Cameron. It con-
sists of a house and two acres of land.
$e bought it at a reasonable price,
rumor says $050,
We hear that Geo. McKenzie of
your town is bound to investigate the
power possibilities of the Maitland
down stream a couple of miles. Who
knows but our power plant (when we
get it) will knock out Whitney's, and
give Wingham, Goderich and all the
places of importance light and power.
Go it George..
Constable. Phippen wishes your cor-
respondent to say that the inhabitants
of Lower Wingham are always pleas-
ed to have the Upper Town folks en-
joy themselves on the flats here, but
they enter a protest against leaving
the grounds littered with papers and
other rubbish. They are all welcome
to use the groupds, but are expected
to gather up the papers, and leave the
grounds as they find them. The ,pa-
pers blow on to the roadside and
frighten horses.
He Died of Kidney Disease.
How often we hear of these sad
cases. The back—pains and headache
were noticed—but not treated, Dizzy
spells, frequent calls and languid con-
dition appeared, but nothing was done
till the disease was far advanced.
Cure invariably results from Dr.
HamiIton's Pills. They restore per-
fect health, destroy every sympton of
diseased kidneys,build up constitutions
that defy further outbreaks. Because
purely vegetable and free from in-
jurious materials, no remedy •equals
Dr. Hamilton's Pills for Kidney and
Liver, complaint. Sold in 25c. boxes
by all. dealers.
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Over one thousand stu-
dents enrolled by our chain
last year, It 'pays to at-
tend a link of this great
Chain, -�- for "IN berm
THRUM I8 STRtNGTII,"
The demand for our
raduates is THREE
TIMIlS the supply.
Other schgols enqage
our graduates as teachers.
Special ceurse for teachers.
Graduates of two years
ago are now earning $2000
per annum.
Three courses--ColOt ~lt-
(IAL, STY.'NOOTarliT", and
TEL tGTSAPIIY.
Fall Toren Opens Aug. 30
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Grey.
Mr, and Mrs. Jno. Bryans spent
Labor Day at Berlin. e
Miss Lorena Frain is taking in the
sights at Toronto exhibition.
Mrs. Arch. McDonald holidayed
with Toronto friends„ last week,
A. H. Musgrove, wife and family,
of Wingham, spent Sunday with the
for►nor's sister, Mrs. R. Pearson.
The annual harvest Heine services
and entertainment in connection with
Roe's Methodist church will be held
on Sunday and Monday, Sept 12th and
13th.
A cement silo is being constructed
on Robert.Strachan's farm 14x37a feet.
There is quite a revival of interest in
the silo feeding process during the
past year.
Rev. Mr. Pomeroy of Kincardine
will preach at Roe's church next Sun-
day morning. and 'at 2.30 Rev. A, E.
Jones of Auburn will preach. Special
music by the choir,
Don't forget the social in connection
with the Harvest Home 'services at
Roe's church next Monday evening.
Good program by outside talent, and
free-will offering taken at door.
John Rea, of Walton, bas disposed
of his fine 100 acre farm, being lot 12,
Con. 14, McKillop, to Thomas Leeming,
of the 12th line. The price paid was
in -the neighborhood of $6,000. Mr.
Leeming is now the owner of 300 acres
of as fine land as there is in the town-
ship of McKillop. •
During the electrical storm which
passed over this section on Tuesday of
last week, a tree was struck in Mr.
Geo. Johnston's lane, The' lightning
followed the roots and came in con-
tact with the wind -mill piping, foilow-
.ing it to the pump and completely de-
stroying the rubber hose. It was a
close call as a severe shock was felt in
the house.
Howick.
Mr. H. Merkley is all smiles these
days ; it is a boy.
•
Waldo Weir spent a 'few days of
last week at the Toronto exhibition,
The heavy frost Wednesday night
last did considerable damage in this
vicinity.
Messrs. C. Finlay and W. Cathers
spent Sunday last with friends in
Turnberry.
Rev. J. H. and Mrs. Osterhout and
children from Kintore, have been re-
newing old acquaintances.
Oliver Galloway left on Monday last
Mr Wingham where he intends taking
a course in the Business College.
Rev. and Mrs, Ellie from Ohio, and
Mr. and Mrs. Harris, sr., of Newbridge
were guests at the hothe of Mr. and
Mrs. R. Harris on Friday last.
D. Holliday was surprised on Mon-
day at noon on going to the stable to
find one of his horses lying dead. The
animal had plowed all forenoon, and
eat his feed appdrently all right.
Blyth.
Rev. Mr. Bartley, -Frank, Metcalf
and A, Elder attended tho High Court
meeting of the I. 0. F. in Chatham
last week.
4. gang of men are et work on the
new tannery building of Rainton
Bros', and the brick work is being
pushed forward rapidly.
On September 14th, Bylaw propos-
ing to issue debentures for $4,000 pay-
able
ayable in 80 years at 5% interest, the
funds to he used for extension of fire
protection along .modern linos and
also wing for new boiler and repairs
to fire engine.
Sehool re -opened en "Wednesday
morning ofter the Ruinn1 er vacation
with the followthg staff teachers in
Fraser,
Scott, 1Vlles I'r
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Miss Muray� and Miss. Thom son.
pp.
Miss Preset, who spcot:eds llilbe Hldg
hall, thailewi highly Iteeotaniended.
Westfield.
Miss L. Carr is visiting her sister,
Mrs. Slater of Blyth at present.
Miss Bertha McDowell is visiting
ing Lucknow friends at present.
Mrs. Robb: Henry, Marnoch, spent
last week visiting Toronto friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Taylor of Wawanosh
visited Westfield friends on Sunday.
Robt. Buchanan of Westfield took
in the big day at Wingham on Mon-
day.
Misses Mabel and Della McDowell
returned home on Tuesday, after
spending a week at Goderich,
There will be no services held in
Westfield Church next Sunday, as it is
anniversary Sunday at Donnybrook.
The cyclone, which visited these
parts a week ago Wednesday, created
quite a sensation. Alex. Scott's pea
field suffered the most, as it cleared
quite a space through the field, lifting
hundreds. of, bunches of peas, and
carrying then over the tree tops on to
the farm of David Scott on the side -
road. Mr, Scott says he remembers a
much more severe one occurred in the
same field, 25 years ago, lifting up
the rail fences many feet into the
air.
Brussels.
Telephoneoles and other necessar-
ies for the Municipal lines are being
delivered.
The Kerney Grocery and restaurant
passed into possession of Sand. Wilson
this week.
The W. F. A. silver cup arrived here
last week and is on exhibition in W.
F. Stretton's show window. This is
the fourth time Brussels has had it in
their possession.
The Municipal Telephone Co. pur-
chased the brick store, Turnberry
street, adjoining the Knitting factory
from the estate of the late Peter Fer-
guson, the price being $1000. This
will be fitted up for the Central and
will be utilized as the head quarters
of the Co., and storehouse of supplies.
It will make a very suitable place for
which it is desired.
CRANDTRUNK-S sT1 M3
Canadian National
Exhibition
$8.65 front Wingham .to Toronto
and return. Sept. 9th, $2.70.
Return limit September 11th,
Western Fair
LONDON
$2.25 Sep18ttemhber15tthehand1lith, 7th12th,
, .
75 September the 14th and
the 10th,
From Wingham to London
and return. Return
limit, Sept. 20th.
Special train leaves Wingham at 6.80
a.ln, on Sept. 14th, 15th and 16th.
Returning sp,seotai leaves London 10.50
p. m. on Sept. 14, 15 and 18.
Annual Western
Excursions
SEPT. 16Tit, 17T1-1, 1.8Tit, 1909,
FROM WINGHAM
To 12nxv'ax PAM:
Port Rnr n, s'til'l $ 4.10
Dotreit, Mich 5.65
bhionso, 111 11 50
Bit City Mich 8.50
Cleveland, Ohio, via 0.86 i3 8.55
Cleveland, Ohio,via D. & 0..,1115
Grand Raplds, Mieh •," ....645
Saginaw, Mich...
Minneapolis, Minn., vie Chicago.. 21110
St. Paul. Minn., via Sarnia,.
Return liinit, Ootober 4th
tall tutor:mows item W. 1`14t1V1t"it,
'town MOW, or
.1. D. McDonald
Biekfab liaeeeaser fib, Tiron*b.
To Farmers and
Farmers' Wives
Where Are You Buying
Your Sloes
Are YQu Fair With Yourself
You may perhaps think the latter a peculiar
question to ask, but did you ever think that possibly
you are not doing the best you could.
For instance, we deal. in Shoes Exclusively and
are unquestionably in a belt& position to sell you
Good Shoes and show you a bigger and better selection
than stores which sell a little bit of everything.
The fall is now at hand and you'll need Good
Shoes, and if you are not already one of our custom-
ers, we feel confident in saying we can do better for
you than the average store.
7 Reasons Why You Should Deal With Us
1. We make a specialty of Shoes (nothing but Shoes.)
2, We have" -Shoes specially made for our trade (different
entirely from ordinary store Shoes) with t: olid leather
counters --- no cut of toes — and Shoes that are fully
equal to hand -made and a long way cheaper.
8. We sew all rips on shoes bought from us free of charge.
4. We taok the bottoms free of charge.
5. We have a selection equal to the biggest city stores.
6. We sell at the lowest pbesible prices consistent with
safety, and at one price to all.
7. We take Butter and Eggs in trade.
Pnt us to the test—we are anxious to
show you we can do as we say we can do.
Willis & Co.
✓ AGENTS
THE SHOE STORE
FOR
..57/0ELADIES
Also "Victoria" Shoes for Ladies, "Albert" & "Astoria" Shoes for Men
Hanna & Co.
Highest Prices Paid For Butter and Eggs Phone 70 •
ladies' Up-to-date 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.Oo to $2.50—Special Price.... L49
LADIES' HOSE. --Ladies' Lisle Lace Hose for
warm weather comforts ; colors—Black, Tan
and White. Regular 5oc--Special 39e
In Cotton Lace, regular 25c ---Special .. 19e
CHILDREN'S HOSE.— White Cotton Hose
and Socks, clearing them out at a price—
Per pair It}c
FANCY PARASOLS. --Only a few left at these
prices. Regular • $i. 25—Special.. 75e
Regular $2.0o—Special SI.25
.rte-.d.low.
Specials For Men.
Men's Fine Black Cotton Hose, just the kind
for now, two pairs for .. .... .. 25e
Fancy Light Colored Hose, regular 35c—For 19c
Big Saving in Men's Linen Hats, only a few
sizes left, regular 750 and 5oc, to clear at 33c
Our Grocery Department has a few specials—
Granulated Sugar, ,2o lbs. for $I.00. Bring your
sealer and get it filled with finest Pickles for 15c
a quart.
Phone your order to the Grocery Dept,
PARIVIDRS 1 We give you the best
value for your trade.
Hanna El Co.