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The Wingharn Advance. •
38TH YEAR, NO, 6,
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SIIBSORIPTION
$1.00 P11 R Y$eR Il!1 ADvaxon.
$1.60 1'o Sussoesee at' V, S.
SANCTUM PARAGRAPHS.
--Rev. R. E. Gtarbett of Petralea
was in town recently. In course of
conversation he remarked that Petr°.
lea formerly had lots of typhoid fever.
A system of pure water was put in a
few years ago, bringing the supply
from,Lake Huron.. Since then, not a
single case of fever has originated in
the town. Two or three cases occur.
red but they were contracted in other
places. here is an argument in favor
of pure water. Some day Wingham
property -owners willwake up, but we
fear not until many more families
have been left with vacant chairs (per-
haps some occupied by the bread -win-
ner of the home) besides the worry,
cost and sorrow that follow the dis-
ease. The best physicians class ty-
phoid among the diseases known as
"preventible." We invite it to our
town and to our homes, when we ne-
glect to bar it out as far as possible.
* e *
—As a rule, visitors from the old
land to Canada go home impressed
with our resources, and the develop-
ment
ment the country is making. Admiral
Lord Beresford was surprisee. and
pleased with conditions in Canada,
and by his trip northward in the min-
eral region, obtained a good idea of
Ontario's mineral wealth. Mrs. Ed-
win Grey, one of the delegates from
England to the International Council
of Women Workers recently held in
Toronto, said on her return, "The
twentieth century is Canada's. The
Dominion possesses illimitable oppor-
tunities, is in feverish baste to develop
them and has no use for our ne'er-do-
wells and misfits." Another lady dele-
gate, Miss E. C. Harvey, remarked
that she had been struck with the use-
ful and busy lives led by Canadian
women, who often did all the work of
the house as well as if they kept two
or three servants. yet found time for
philanthropic work, self -culture ,and
amusement.
The city. of Guelph ie indisputable
evidence of the success of municipal,
ownership,;.yvben properly manage
by men Who have faith in it. Recent
ly • the eplarged waterworks • system,
.costing $125,000, e'aa opened, and.'the
Herald. issued:'a creditable illustrated
(description of the. •systems ,Guelph's'
record along' the 'line of municipal
ownership, as remarkable,"Last..year
on a basis .of $8.92 a year for an ordi-`
nary house the waterworks yielded a
surplus for the city treasury of $18,-
000, The place owns its own gas
plant, with a charge of $1 per thou-
sand feet, and also an electric ligbt
, plant. Both have shown excellent
profltr, and so'has the municipal street
'railway on a three cent fare basis, and
for'over 15 miles of steam railway also
owned beetbe corporation, the lessees
pay at the rate of 13 per cent. per an-
num. As the outcome, the general
tax rate is no* LIs mills and this is
expected to be much lower in the
years to come as the municipal plants
increase in earning power.
seeee
Personate.
Editor Mackenzie of the Teeswater
News was in town on Monday.
Mr. Jno. Powell of Detroit is visit-
ing his sister in town this week.
Mrs. Walter Rose of Teeswater was
In town the fore part of this week,
Miss L. Gordon is spending a couple
of weeks with her sister in Toronto.
Miss K. Little of Londesboro visited
her sister, Mrs. ,T. W. Mills, last week.
Mrs. Thos, Stone (nee Miss Webber)
of Harriston, is visiting friends in
town.
Mr. E. Chapman went to Toronto
on Monday, where he has accepted a
position,
Dr. las..Agnew of Lima, Ohio, is on
a few weeks' visit to hishome in Low-
er Wingham.
Mrs. R. 3. Jeffrey of Toronto and
Mrs. C. C. Clatiiin of Cleveland, Ohio,
are the guests of their *Brother, Mr. A.
Tipling,
Miss Mary Galop has returned to
Lodi, Ohio, after spending several
months with friends and relatives in
Ontario.
Prank Cody left last week for Co-
balt. Frank is .a steady yougg man
and has been connected with the
hardware business in the Stone Block
for a number ofyears, and no doubt
will make good wierever be decides
to Ioeate,
(hutch 'news
Harvest Thanksgiving Services
In St, Paul's Church.
Annual Harvest Thanksgiving
ser-
vices were bald in St, Paul's chur
h
last Sunday. The church was beauti-
fully decorated with the products of
field, orchard and garden, The ser.
vices were bright and helpful, and
large
congregations were present bothh
morning and evening. '
In the morning, the sermon of the
Rector, Rev. C. E. Jeakins, was based
on thoughts of harvest. His text was
Oen. 8 :22, God always owned thanks-
giving services. The products of the
earth make us realize our entire de-
pendence on God. If rightly used,
such ser vices are a preventive of the
awful doom pronounced against the
man whose heart is lifted up because
of prosperity. The text contains one
of the early promises of God in His
Word which show us' that both soul
and body are in God's holy keeping.
This promise which we commemorate
to -day also tells us of the faithfulness,
goodness, patience and greatness of
God, wthefield. made harvest In
looking at the harvest let us not for-
get to Iodic up from nature to nature's
God.
In the evening the Rector chose as
hie text, Ie. 28.:23.29. The parable of
ploughing and reaping is -the prophet's
answer to the taunts of the children
of Israel. Incongruity and contradic-
tion are apparent in all the steps of
ploughing and reaping. but all are
necessary for the production of our
daily bread. The way may be rough
but the end is blessed fruition. What
seems destruction and death is fruit-
fulness and resurrection. Thus the
prophet shows us God's dealing with
the Jews and with us. As the plough-
man puts his ploughshare in the earth,
so sorrow leaves its gashes in human
hearts. As the grain is buried in the
earth, so • love and devotion may be
lavished, As the grain is ground, so
God's servantii inay undergo bard dis-
cipline. But judge not of God's handi-
work, until life with its opportunities
and discipline is over, God has not
finished his work with us. All things
are working - together for good. ' If
the seed could think, what strange
thoughts would surge through its
mind as s.it contemplated:the various-
stages of Its treatment, So we should:
interpretall' life's severities. , God- is.
ennobling, blessing and purifying us.,
All are under the care of the Great
Husbandman. If he send joy or afiic-
tion, let us be prepared to say, "It is
the Lord." Let us rise to the belief in
His greatness. Then no joy or sorrow
which He may send, will .disturb us or
alarm.
On Monday evening the annual Har-
vest Thanksgiving Snpper was held in
the schoolroom. A large and repre-
sentative gathering partook of the
dainties provided by the members of
the Women's Guild. After the sup-
per, adjournment was made to the
Mills Memorial Hall where a program
was provided. Rev. Mr. 'Perris, Rev.
Dr. Rutledge, and Rev. Mr. Sanders
of Lucknow, made felicitous speeches
of congratulation and good -will. The
musical part consisted of an anthem
by the choir, solos by Miss Griffin,
Rev.• Mr. Jeakins, Mr. W. H, Willis,
Mr. Geo. Rankin and Master Charles
McDonald, and a song by Misses Eva
Patterson, Sarah McLean and Verna
Moore. The singing of the Doxology
and the National Anthem concluded
one of the most successful entertain-
ments given under the auspices of the
Women's Guild.
The special thankolfering on Sun-
day amounted to $I35.00, and the
receipts at the Supper on Monday
evening, $81:00.
Mr. John Kerr took the services on
the Bel ave circuit on Sunday last,
In the absence of Rev, J. E. Cook, the
pastor'.
Dr. and Mrs. Wilford Ieave Oleweek for West China, as missionaries.
Elm street Methodist Church, Toron-
to, supports them in China. Dr. Wil-
ford is a son of Mr. Jahn Wilford of
Blyth.
gear. D. N. McCrfmus of St. Marls
s
reartl hed. two excellent connote in
IW.
Wingham Methodist Church on Sun-
day lest, hi the interest of the E"duca-
tianal Society of the Church. His ed•
dressed were listened to with much in-
terest and profit, Rev. Dr. Rutledge
preached Sunday School anniversary
iterations in St, 1). arya,
Wingham Fall Fair.
Typhoid Fever Preventible..
To the Editor of The Advance :
DEAR SIR. --Permit me to draw at.
teution to the fact, that we Have al-
ready had this fall nearly a score of
Typhoid fever cases in the town of
Wingham, ,with of course, more to
follow. There has been so far, a
mortality of three, apt to speak of
worry, trouble,
r y, danger and expense
connected with the disease. All of
the cases, I believe, with the exception
of three, have originated in the. town.
The absolute criminality of permitting
this to continue, has been again
brought forcibly to my mind, by read-
ing the last few days a new work on
"Medical Sociology" written and just
published by Dr. James P, Warbasse
of New -York. HE, -oes on to say :—
"If°society were wise, it would
render every aid to medical pro-
gress. A reflection upon the abil-
ity of the people to take care of
themselves is the fat:t that most Of
the sanitary measures whieli have
been adopted for their protection,
have been fought for by the medi-
cal profession, against strong op-
position. Medical men have labor~•
ed to compel the adoption of laws
for the prevention of disease, with-
out which laws our country Would
be riddled with pestilence.
Individually, physicianet may be
inspired by that benefleent self-
intereee which exists in all men ;
but as an organized class, what is
recommended by the medical pro.
fession for the public good, has
the merit of true philanthropy,
which no other profession or awe
cation approaches.
In every municipality, where.
Typhoid fever exists, the medical
profession has advised the people
what to do, to check the disease ; '
usually it has pleaded with them.
Has it advised the people wrong-
ly ? No. Has it been unduly
sanguine that mortality could be
reduced ? No.
Has the public ever accepted its
recommendations without a vast
deal of parley and delay, while the
people kept on dying ? No. And
it is not a spectacle to be viewed
with pity -and shame, that in every
large community, there are people
dying, who would be well and
happy, were the recommendations
which the medical profession 'has
placed in the hands of the people
acted upon ?
Some day Typhoid fever will be
as obsolete in civilized communi- •
ties as cholera or small pox. We
• possess all the information that is '
necessary to make it so 'now. It
is no longer a great and elusive
mystery. The average third year
medical student knows, enough
about Typhoid fever to be able to
stamp it out, if he were endowed
with absolute power. Of 'courae
he would have to interfere with
the interests and profits of a num-
ber of our leading citizens, This
is one reason why Typhoid fever
is so prevalent. At the present
time it is a barter for human
lives."
If we instituted a system of pure
water in-Wingham, the taxes might
go up half a mill and some of the
aldermen might not be re-elected"next
year. But the eminent physician re-
ferred &o above goes on to say :—
"Every case of Typhoid fever is
an evidence of the benighted state
of the civilization in which it
occurs, and of the inefficiency of
the municipal government.
Typhoid fever has passed, be-
yond the catalogue of diseases ; it
is a crime."
These are not my words, but words
of one of the greatest physicians
in Amelrica. How any man can call
himself a Christian or even a humani-
tarian and vote against a system of
pure water is an enigma. That half
the wells in this town are polluted, I
can demonstrate. Bring the water to
me for analysis or send it to Toronto.
These analyses don't lie. It seems
strange that the average human takes
more interest in hog cholera or tuber.
culosis in cattle than he does in the
suppression of a disease that may at
any moment attack bim, his wife or
his child. Strange that he should pay
more attention to the welfare of In -
font industries than that of infant
children.
The second day of Wingham Fall•
Fair was unfortunately most unfavor-
bie so far as weather was concerned.
Rain, so long needed, -came down in
abundance and continued throughout
tr
the day. The entries were more nutn-
erous by several hundred, than in any
previous year, and with flue weather
there is no doubt that the pair would
have made a record in results. The
inside exhibit was very good, grain,
fruit, vegetables, dairy, provisions,
aid ladies' work being well filled.
The outside exhibit was sadly inter-
fered with by the rain, which practi-
cally prevented the special attractions
and athletic contests. There was,
however, some good poultry and a lot
of fine horses, The pouring rain also
interfered with the attendance at the
concert in the evening. The program
was furnished by the hewer Concert
Co. and was much en jayed, The fin.
aticial results of the Pair will be below
expectations, but the Directors can
console themselves with the thought
that it was not their fault; they did
their best. All that can be done now
is to take eourage and hope for better
weather next year. The Directors
should by no means relax their ei'forte
but consult l:l.teks' forecasts (given a
year ahead) choose their date, and
the deodlno to 'be squeezed nut by
other hairs. The prize list will be
bound lti salt hum.
Yours respectfully
J. P. Kennedy.
St. Paul's Loss.
Rev. C. E. Jeakins, s B. A. B. D. To
leave Wingham.
Much regret wits expressed, when
it became known that Rev. C. B. Jeep
king, the able and popular Rector, was
about to sever his connection with! St,
pairs. Nor was this regret conQned
to the congregation to which he ,has
ininistered> for the past fourteen
months with such acceptance, but
the citizens of Wingham generally
have learned to esteem Mr. J'eakins
as a cultured gentleman, as well as an
earnest Christian 'worker.
Mr. leaking ha; been offered and
has•accepted the position of aprofes-
sorship in Huron College, London,
where for some months he has been
one of the h examiners. Be will be
asetetant to Principal • Waller, but Will
have special charge of eceleslasttcal
history and patriotios, and the pre-
paratory work of the Oollege.
Mr. Seeking will close his work here
as Rector on October 11, and he and
hie faintly will leave about the 20th.
Ris place ae Rector of St. Paul's will
not be easy to fill, for in Churobb work
and sosiad cites" Mr, and Mts. Sea{
kind have made their Ictlittenoe 'tett.
About Thanksgivhng Day.
Ingratitude is a sin, and the un-
,rateful individual is held in very low
esteem, if not despised.
Perhaps, , ns a community, we are
thankful for blessipgs received; at
least some may be. Others, receive
the year's blessings as though the
great Creator was indebtee to them,
and was simply
p y tL.in a debt.
The facts are—we deserve little ; we
receive mueb, as individuals, as a com-
temerity, as a nation.
Our thoughts were turned in this
direction by a paragraph in the daily
papers stating that the ministers .of
the northern town of Sudbury had
waited on the Town Council, propos-
ing that the citizens unite in a non-
sectarian manner for a Thanksgiving
service in the Town Hall.
The Advance considers that the
ministers of Sudbury have set their
brethren in other places .an example
they should follow. We have more
then once suggested a similar service
in Wipgham, but the suggestion has
never been acted on. Some Churches
bold a service on Thanksgiving day,
but generally very few attend ; other
Churches let the day pass without any
recognition.
True, St. Paul's Church has its Har-
vest Thanksgiving services, and this ie
highly commendable.
But when the Government sets
apart a day, why not all the Churches
join in expressing their gratitude?
Why not for at least one day in the
year take down our theological bar-
riers and remove our denominational
fences, and allow the sheep of the dif-
ferent pastures to graze together for
one hour ? In other words why should
not the congregations of Wingham
Churches mingle their voices in grate -
f ul praise to the Giver of all good; at
least for a small part of one day in a
year ?
If in the past, Thanksgiving services
have been neglected, because so few
felt grateful enough for blessings re-
ceived, how would it do for the grate=
ful few in all ,the congregations to
show their gratitude by meeting to-
gether and uniting in a service of
praise to the Almighty Giver? It
might do them good.
Why not? Are our denominational
walls so thick that ' we cannot see
through them ; and so high that we
cannot, reach over them to• grasp our
brother's hand and unite in one dom-
mon praiae service for blessings re-
ceived from the same Bountiful Giver:
Differences in Church forms, gov-
ernment (and. possibly in some doc-
trinal points) there may be, and each
Church do its work faithfully and
well. And yet, in the essential doc-
trines, there is not such a wide diver-
gence after all. But, as we see it,
there is nothing big enough to pre-
vent a hearty union Thanksgiving ser-
vice, except it be our petty prejudices.
If that be all, the sooner they are
broken down, the better, and the
sooner genuine brotherly love (which
is theessence of the religion we pro-
fess) will prevail,
If we cannot meet on a- common
platform for Thanksgiving for the
year's blessings, how shall we manage
to chant His praise up yonder. Will
there be a Methodist heaven, a Pres-
byterian heaven, an Anglican heaven,
a Baptist heaven, a. Roman Catholic
heaven, a Salvation Army heaven ?
Those Sudbury ministers wanted an
outside speaker for an attraction.
That is a mistake ; none 61 that in
Wingham. Our local ministers are
quite equal to the duty, if they only
get close enough together. A little
less Churchianity and •more genuine
Christ-ianity would hurt none of us.
At such a gathering as we suggest,
how appropriate would be a liberal
collection for the poor, to be banded
to the Mayor for judicious distribu-
tion, We have read of One who said
—"Freely' yo have received, freely
give."
-Will our suggestion .(made in the
most kindly spirit) be acted on, or
shall we go on in same old rut, so far
as Thanksgiving day is eoncorned?
WINOIIAM MARKETS.
Wheat-98cts,
Oats—(New) 35 ete,
Barley -50 ots,
Peas -82 cts.
HJLy—$0.00 to $10.00 per ton.
Butter-- 22 eta.
Eggs -2.t eta.
Potatoese-40c to 60d' per bush.
Live Hogs—$7.76.
Por full Toronto market reports see
page 2.
t3It Tlls.
Care.—In Wingham, Sept. 20111, to Mr.
and Mrs. Geo. Carr, a daughter.
l?letning,--Xn W i }� gbant, Sept. 20th, to
Mr. and. Mrs. Alva Fleming, a eon,
IntA.THS.
Parker. ---'Irl Wingham, bat. 5th, Ira
C. Parker, aged 33 years.
bleniiilg.--In Winghai'n, Sept. 20111,
infant sora of Mr. and Mrs. Alva
Fleming.
Clendeinnln g .---try Blenheim, Oct. 4th,
Isabella. Dunbar, reliot of the late
WM, Olenderintng, in heir 86th year,
Death Of Mrs. Clendenning.
This week we have to record the
death of Mrs, Clendenning, who_ for
many years was a respected resident
of this town, and whose death occur.
red at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Forbes of Blenheim, on' Monday, 4th
inst. .tier maiden name was Isabella
Dunbar, and shwas born in Glasgow,
Scotland. tl nd. She came to Canada with
,her mother and brothers, settling in
London, Ont., seventy-three years ago.
Later, they removed to Goderich
township, and over forty years ago
settled in Turnberry township. Mr.
Glendenning died twenty years agcy
and Mrs, Glendenning then removed
to Wingham, where she resided until
about our years ago, when she went
to live with her daughter, Mrs. Forbes
of Blenheim.. She was a, member of
the Presbyterian Church, and held the
respect .of the community. There
were fourteen children, nine boys and
five girls, of whom six sons and two
daughters remain. Mrs. Wells of
Winnipeg, and Mrs. Forbes of Bien.
helm, are the daughters ; the sons are
—Isaac of Minnesota, James of Kent
county, John of Idaho, Robert of Da-
kota, George of Iowa, and William, of
Aylmer. The funeral took place on
Wednesday from the residence of Mr.
Rich. Porter, to Wingham cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs. James Clendenning,
also Mr. and Mrs. Forbes,' all of Kent
county, and her son William of Ayl-
mer, were in attendance at the funer-
al. Mrs. Clendenning had reached the
age of 85,
In Prime Of Life.
Death always brings sorrow to the
home, but there are cases when his
visits are especially sad and call forth
the deeper sympathy. Such is the
case of the death of Mr. Ira C. Parker,
who, in the prime of life, aged 33,
passed away on Tuesday evening.
Mr. Parker was born in the township
of Morris, and learned the marble
cutting business in Brussels with Mr,
Cochrane now of Wingham, and re-
mained with him ever since. He re-
moved td Wingham about five years
ago, and in June 1908, was married to
Mise Minnie McNaughton of Brussels,
who after a.little over.a year of happy
married life, is left to mourn the loss
of a kind and devoted companion. A
few weeks ago, deceased contracted
fever, ,but , partially recovered, and
was able to be up. A relapse followed,
and after a few days struggle with
disease, the end came. Deceased was
an exemplary young man, a member
of the Methodist Church, .ani active
worker in the League, Sunday School
and Y. M. 0, A. He leaves one broth-
er, Joseph, of Schrieber, and two
sisters, Mrs. Russell, and Margaret,
both. of . Duluth. The funeral takes
place on Thursday, for interment in
Brussels cemetery ; service at the
residence here at 10 a.'tn.
Deceased was a member of Brussels
G
0. 0. F. A number of floral tributes
indicated esteem for deceased and
sympathy for the bereaved. Dr. Mc-
Naughton of New York, was present
to extend his sympathy and assist-
ance to his sister, in her sad bereave-
ment. -
A GOOD PAPER.
The Toronto News is one of our most
welcome exchanges. Many of our
readers are taking it at the clubbing
rates with the Advance, and others
are invited to do so. You can have
the local home paper and a city daily
for $2 35, The News now contains
from fourteen to twenty pages- each
day, and twenty-four to thirty-two on
Saturday. A specialty is made of
political and Parliamentary news
and questions affecting the welfare of
the public receive fair editorial treat-
ment by clever writers. We are safe
in saying that these is no paper more
widely quoted in Canada and its
cartoons are reproduced by many of
the leading journals.
London Advertiser—t'Miss Alice M.
Halls, contralto, has a beautiful voice
much, expression, in exp ression
and sang with m
every way upholdin her reputation
as a soloist.' In Wingham Opera
House, Friday, Oot. 8th.
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AUCTION SALES.
SALE Or` PAi'rif.---On Saturday, Oct.
Oth, at the Exchange Hotel, Wing -
ham, at 1 o'clock, the north halves
lots 4.4 and 45, con. 1, Turnberry,--W.
A. Currie, auctioneer.
Seen 0s Carnal. —On Saturday,
Oct. Otb, et the National Hotel, Wing
ham -4 cows, 4 year-old heifers, 16
two-year-old heifers, 3 yearling steers,
14 two-year-old steers. These are
good Durham stook and in good Coe-
ition. Sale at 2 o'elook. J. 5, Jack -
eon, proprietor ; John Purvis, auc-
tioneer.
Stocks ken iiier,t rtirrits.--•0anorth
half of lot 16, con. 2, Morris, on Tues-
day, Oct. 12th. This is a joint sate, on
ten months' oreclit; John Nethery and
Jas. B. Nicol are the proprietors ; 14.
II. Garnis%, auctioneer. See posters
handbills tl lard.
and 1 andtli is for ax cu
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STOI'rc AND. btPLi:3•IE:VTs.--On Tues.
day, October 20th, on lot 2m con, 10,
Turnberry, Mr. Seymour Thornton
will offer for sale his farm stook and
ilemente. Watch for ohtere iv-
ing particulars. p
Evening Classes.
Evening classes have again started
at the 'Wingham Business College,
and Anyone who wishes to "learn
whilethey earn" are invited to ask for
particulars. Individual instruction
,
everyMonday,Wednesday and Fri.
day venings,W dae Y
Struck Rich (fold.
The Rhodesian Mining Review
(South Africa) has an article referring
to a rich strike made by Harry Wells,
formerly of the vicinity of Wingham.
Some speak of it as a "mountain of
gold." The. Mining . Commissioner
says it is the best he has seen, and
likely to be the biggest proposition in
the country, and nothing like it bas
been seen in Rhodesia.
V, M. C, A. Notes,
A meeting will be hem in the rooms
on Thursday .evening of this week, to
resume inside work for fall and win-
ter ; time, 8 o'clock sharp Be
ready to attend the rendering of "The
Crazy Idea" by the Y. M. C. A. about
the middle of October Evangelist
Mason, who was prevented from com-
ing last fall by illness, is expected here
from the 22nd to 26th.
McIntosh's 'south window will have
something special every week. Watch
it from now until Christmas. Sign of
the red elephant.
Appointed To Aylmer,
At the annual Conference of the
M. B. C. Church, held near Berlin,
Chas. T. Homuth, son of Wm. Hom-
uth of Toronto, was stationed at Ayl-
mer. He was in foreign mission work
in West Africa for some time, until his
wife's health failed. His duties com-
mence October 17th. Mr. Homuth's
Wingham friends will he pleased to
hear of his welfare at any time.
Heavily Fined.
The sooner men learn that the law
is made to be observed, not broken,
the better it will be for themselves
and others. As a result of the charge
preferred. by Chief Allen against one
of our citizens, as recorded last week,
of furnishing liquor to a man on the
Indian list, the guilty one was mulct-
ed in $36 fine and costs,' The two
cases recently heard should put a stop
to the practice. If men will deliber-
ately break the law, there is little
sympathy for them when they get
into trouble for so doing. The pity is,
in this case, that not the one guilty of
the act, but his family arethe real
sufferers.
WANTED, "MOULDERS."—We have
room for a few more good men on
first-class stove plate work. Apply to
The Sas. Stewart Mfg. Co., Limited,
Woodstock, Ont.
Home, From West.
Mr. D. Bell returned from his trip
on Monday. He saw,the sights et the
Alaska -Yukon Exposition in Seattle,
and then went to Vancouver, where
he invested in some property that may
bring him good returns. On his way
home, he dropped off at a number of
western towns, and did not forget that
he was in the organ and piano busi-
ness. We hear that he worked up
business, that looks wellwhen expres-
sed • by four figures. Mr. Bell is not -
like some of the rest of us who go on
a trip and come home the poorer, but
our David combines business and
pleasure, comes out ahead of expenses,
not only has the pleasure of the trip,
but increases the pleasure by the ad-
dition of new business.
Blizzard's Johannesburg.
By tli$t''courtesy of Miss Anderson,
of the H. S. • staff, we have had a
glance at the Transvaal Weekly Illus-
trated, sent by her uncle, W. T. And-
erson of Johannesburg. It gives an
account of the great snow -storm
which was experienced there, August
17, when eighteen inches of snow fell,
and the storm had not ceased when
the article was written. In a place
where a snowflake is a scarcity, the
fall of so much snow is something
never experienced before, and was the
subject of several pages of illustra-
tions. Business was suspended in the
pity, and gardens and, even property
seriously damaged. The snow storm
is reckoned as one of the greatest
disasters that ever visited Johannes-
burg.
Lindsay Post—"Miss Haile, the con-
tralto, possesses a melodious, bell -like
voice, rich and musical. She gave two
numbers winch pleased her audience,
and were encored. Wingham Opera
House, Friday, Oct. 8th.
INVIOTUS is the name of the high-
est grade shoes made for men. A
look will convince you, See them, at
W. J. Greer's,
WAN'SE».—At Wingham Glove Lea-
ther Works, hides and skins, for
which the highest price will be paid.
W. D. Piw ones.
The Advanoe is pleased to hear that
Miss Mitchell, Mr. Begley and Mr.
Wellington Dow, who have been ill,
are Improving. We regret however
to hear that Alf. Tttylor is a victim of
fever ; we hope it may not prove a
sovere attack. Devtd Lougheed re -
Mains same. llr. . Mac-
donald
about the, .Ta s a
donald has been ill during the week,
and Dr. Maedonald, sen., of Loudon,
has been looking alter hie patients.
We wish these, and any others who
aro siok, speedy reoovary,
local 'acme
Good Flour.- Awde's, Wingham.
Wear Greer d .Shoes and Rubbers,
Read Willis & Co.'s advt. on page 8,
Large quantities of fall apples are
being packed for shipment,
Mrs W.Armour willreceive J,Araotr r a iv on
the flrst and second Thursdays of each
month..
T. S. McTavish of 77urnberry has
sold his farm to Thos. Montgomery of
Wroxeter vicinity.
TRUNITTS AND VALISES. -.Big stock to
select from at lowest prices.
W. S. GREER..
The High School boys are preparing
for their annual Field Day ; don't
select a wet day, boys,
Wingham 0. Y. 3. No. 11 will meet
on Thursday, October 14; all the mem-
bers are requested to be present.
One of the biggest shipments of
rubbers that ever came to Wingham
was consigned e ; there
to W. T, Greer ,
were 120 cases.
WANTED.—•A bright, active boy to
learn the mercantile business.—D, M.
Gordon.
Our Grey correspondent tells this
week of the sudden death of Mr. Mc-
Intosh, township clerk. See Grey
items for particulars.
Water is stili low in many wells.
Hence the greater need for caution,
lest the water contains the deadly
microbe. See that the water is pure ;
in case of doubt boil it.
CAstt PAID for live spring chickens
and fowl at F. Paul's store, Bluevale,
every Monday forenoon.—F. PAUL.
Wingham citizens will have the
pleasure of hearing Mr, E. S. William-
son, the Canadian Dickens' Man, on
Thursday evening, Oct, 28th. His
recital of Dickens' "Christmas Carol"
will be worth hearing.
The North Huron Telephone Co. has
its line completed to St. Augustine
from Wingham. Quite a number of
farmers have the 'phones in their
houses, Rev. Father Laurendeau and
John Boyle also have 'phones.
WANTED. Laboring men and young
men to learn stove -mounting. The
Western Foundry Co., Wingham.
In another column evil' be found the
advt. of McConnell & Hough. They
propose holding monthly sales in the
Holmes block. Parties having goods
for sale should see them. • Their first
sale takes place on Saturday, October
10th. Read their advt. on page 8.
An official of the Canadian Pacific
says thkt the work of double -tracking
their line from Montreal to 'Toronto
is gradually being accomplished.
"We are within 25 miles of Smith's
Falls now, and by next season we will
have the double -track thrown open
for traffic that far."
McIntosh is not making a sale, but
he is giving genuine bargains. This
week, Nickle Alarm Olocks at 59 cts.
Sign of the red elephant.
Heber Thornton in renewing his
subscription, says he likes Edmon-
ton-well
dmon-
tonwell ; he is working at bis trade
in a factory where they make bank
fittings, show cases, etc. The climate
is pleasant and Edmonton is making
great growth. Heber is doing nicely,
much better he thinks than be could
in Wingham.
Citizens should remember the Cor -
cert in the Town Rall on Friday eve-
ning. Excellent talent has been se-
cured, viz. -Master Frank Gallaher,
boy soprano ; Miss Mabel Small,
champion dancer ; Master Webb, Lon-
don boy soprano ; Sandy Drennan,
versatile comedian ; Miss A. M. Halls,
contralto ; Mr, Fitzgerald, accompan-
ist. Admission 35 and 25 cts. Plan at
McKibbon's drug store.
Gums WANTED,—For work on pow-
er sewing machines in knitting mill or
on day work. Olean, steady worst
and good wages. Apply—The Wat-
son Mfg. Go. Limited, Paris, Ont.
At the Epworth League meeting on
Monday evening, Miss IL Dadson gave
an intereating paper on the poets,
Wordsworth and Burne. There was
a good attendance and a profitable
meeting. Next Monday evening's
meeting will be along missionary
lines, and besides vocal and instru-
mental selections, an address will be
given by Miss M. L. Brock, on "The
Unfinished Task." All are welcome.
RUDDERS 1 RvnnEna 1 1— All new
goods at same old prices, notwith-
staridiug the big advance in manufac-
turers' prices. --W. J. Greer.
Many people do not think `'that
peaches can be raised in this section
of country. Mr. Thos. Wilson planted
a poach stone five years ago, and the
tree .11 produced began to bear last
year, and this year yielded a basketful
of peaches. Mr. J. L. Little of Turn-
berrry oleo has a peacli: tree bearing,.
and has left us a sample of its product.
They seem to thrive here better, if
placed In a sheltered position from
north and west cold winds,
Between Delgrave station
and Pordyee, a bend bag with chain
handle, containing a small purse and
a sum of money. Pinder will be re-
warded on leaving same at I3elgrave
poetoffice,
For The Nursery
And Toilet.
Talcum Powder
(BORATED)
We have a "Talcum Powder"
especially prepared from the pur-
est and best ingredients. Only
delicately perfumed, with Rose,
Violet or Carnation. Healing—
Soothing—Antiseptic.
25c a Box
For Sale Only By
Walton McKibbon
DRUGGIST
A MESSAGE
ANNOUNCING. THE
ARRIVAL OP OUR
Fall and Winter
Footwear.
Everything in Shoes for every-
body. There isn't a correct
Footwear style, fad or fancy
that yousll not find ready and
waiting for you here.
Every leather—every size—every
shape—for Men, Women and
Children.
Why be satisfied with the limited
stocks, styles and higher prices
of other stores when this al-
most unlimited assortment of
up - to - date styles at money
• saving prices is at your finger
tips ?
Won't you step in and see it ?
W. J. 6reer
GIRLS WANTED.
To operate knitting and
sewing Jntichines. Very best
wages paid.
J. T. WOODS, Brussels.
MISS SPARLING
GRADUATE OP TORONTO
CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
And authorized teacher of the Pletcher
Music Method, simplex and Kindergarten.
Pupils prepared for Conservatory exams. in
Theory and Plano.
CLASSES OPEN OCTOBER 7th
For information as to terms, etc., apply at
her home, Minnie Street.
inommesemeasimemionie 10001
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Over ane thousand stn.
dente enrolled by our chain
last year. It pays to at-
tend a link of this great
chain, --- for "IN 'UNION
TIME iS $Titus cern."
The demand for our
graduates is THREE
TXMI1S the supply.
()thee schools engage
our graduates as teachers.
Special course for teachers.
Graduates of two years
ago aro now earning $2000
per annum.
Three courses-•-COiMLtt-
cttr., ST1;Noeisai'itY, and
Tnr.ttultAPiiY.
Fall Term Opus ,fag, 30
Write for particulars.
WIWGHAM'
BUSINESS 'COLLEGE
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