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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1909-09-09, Page 88 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. CHRISTIE'S GROCERY PHONE 59 • Tomatoes Get them. now. Choice --Fresh ---- night-Prioed. Peaches Orawfords now Coming forward, You may depend ,on getting the finest quality, SEND VS YOUR ORDERS. Anality In Groceries If yon, want the best in any- thing you've got to go where this hind id catered for. We sell all the time only such goods as tempt the appetite, because they're pure, fresh and properly handled, TItIC Tra Wanted MeleeRatteranted J. HiryChristie 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, 0 Mr. Robert Lane, recently of British Columbia, is visiting with his brother and ether relatives here. in o � "hems Who aro Am n of taking g 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 ri a service swag A n a ro lit lYp p byRew 14,. W. Pullinger, of All g a 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. I H I g a 44 1° tal0 UCal (•i 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 `Write for part1oiilars, WINGHAM COLLEGE BUSINESS 0110, ORefTON`, aInciN Z. tie 1 1 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 .� rinoi is S , 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.