The Wingham Advance, 1909-12-02, Page 8THE WTNGITA M ADVANCE, TITTIRSD.AX, DECEMBER ,, 1909.
Clean Sweep Sale
NEWS FROM THE BEE HIVE
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We positively close our doors on Dec. 29th and bid
good-bye to Wingham. We have enjoyed very
much our short stay here, but other
interests force us to go.
$6000.00 WORTH OF STOCK TO CLEAR
We are . not going to consider for a moment the wholesale
cost, nor yet what they cost us ; we must SELL -SELL -
SELL. Our stock is not complete, we must confess, but
what is here you can carry away at the most unheard-of
reductions.
DON'T BE A CHUMP
Surely you are not married to any store in Town ; if so,
you •had better get a divorce.
If you have Produce to sell, sell it for
cash and the cash will give
double the value here,
Ladies' Furs
3 Black Astrachan Coats, reg. price $40.00 each -Sale Price $18.70
4 cc cc cc cc if 35.00 'c cc cc 13.70
1 cc Lamb C1oat, " " 50.00 cc cc cc 20.70
1 Seal and Grey . Lamb Caperine, reg. price $14,50 each -Sale Price 5.70
2 " and Thibet Caperinee, reg. price $9.00 each -Sale Price 3.70
1 German Otter Mate, reg. price $15.00 -Sale Price 6.70
1 Seal State, rig price $7.00 -Sale Price 2.70
1 Set Grey Fox Muff and Ruff, reg. price $18.00 set -Sale Price 7.70
1 Set White Fox Muff and Ruff, reg. price' $15.00 set -Sale Price 6.70
1 Mink Muff, reg. price $34.00 -Sale Price .. 11,70
Men's Wear
15 prs. Calfskin Mitts (lined) reg. price $1.00 -Sale Price 63c
19 prs. Horsehide Mitts (lined) reg. price 75c -Sale Price 49e
]8 prs. Mule and Hogskin (lined) reg. price 50c --Sale Price 350
125 Stiff and Soft Felt Hats, reg. price $2.50 -Sale Price 450
500 Linen Collars, all sizes and styles, reg. price 150 and 20c -Sale Price...7c or 4 for 25o
60 Colored Gingham Shirts reg. price 75c -Sale Price 29c
70 Colored Gingham Shirts reg. price $1.00 -Sale Price 45c
50 prs. Men's Black Cashmere Hose, reg. price 50c -Sale Price 29c
1 only Canadian Otter Collar, reg. price $25.00 -Sale Price $11.50
1 only Canadian Otter Collar, reg. price $22.00 -Sale Price 9.50
Overcoats
7 Heavy Frieze Ulsters, reg. price $10.00 -Sale Price 4.70
3 Heavy Tweed Ulsters. reg. price $7.00 ---Sale Price 3.00
10 Heavy Tweed Overcoats, good style, reg. price $15.00 ---Sale Price 7.90
11 Youths' Uleters and Tweed Overcoats, reg. price $8.00 ---Sale Price 3.90
8 Boys' Tweed 'niters, reg. price $5.00 ---Sale Price 2.70
Dress Goods
Dress Goods, reg. price $1.50 per yd. ---Sale Price . 72c
Dress Goods, reg. price $1,25 per yd.. --Sale Price 65e
Dress Goods, reg. price 50e and 750 per yd. ---Sale Price 29c
15 Men's Scotch Tweed Suit Lengths, reg. price $7.00 ---Sale Price.................$3.39
10 Men's Scotch Tweed Suit Lengths, reg. price $10.00• --Sale Price...............$4.70
The Robson Memanfile Co., Wingham.
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Btuevalea
Mrs, Munns is also improving, we
are glad to state,
Mr. Jos, Sellers has been on the eick
list, but is recovering nicely.
Mrs', Sanderson and slaughter of To-
routo are spending a few weeks in the
village,
Thompson Bros, of Brussels took in
a lot of poultry at the station here on
Tuesday.
Mrs. J. Johnston and Mrs. Ii, Dia-
mond spent Sunday with friends at
Lueknow.
Miss Cora Messer spent a few days
with friends at Listowel and Atwood
this week.
The 0, 0. F, Organizer was in the
village last week and secured five new
members.
Mr, Thos. Stewart attended the
funeral of his cousin, Henry Watson
of Mitchell, last Friday.
Mrs, (Rev.) West received the sad
news of the death of her father at
Whitby ;. she left on Thursday to at-
tend the funeral.
Mr. Wat, Davidson has moved on
to his farm on the 2nd line ; we are
sorry to lose such a good citizen, but
wish him luck in his new venture.
Oatmeal exchanged for Oats.
FRANK. R. HowsoN, Wingham.
Howick Boundary.
Herb. Neil is busy pressing hay
these days.
Miss M. Gathers and brother, Chas.,
spent Sunday last with their sister,
Mrs. T. McMichael.
The rural mail delivery commences
this week on the boundary, which will
be convenient for those with the mail
boxes.
Miss Nellie Longley is spending a
week or two with her brother here,
after spending the last eighteen
months with her sister, Mrs. Darling
of Trehern, Man,
Some from these parts attended the
fowl supper in Lakelet in connection
with the Methodist Church on Wed-
nesday night last. All report a good
time and a large crowd.
The three Methodist churches in the
Wroxeter circuit will have missionary
sermons preached by the three local
preachers, Messrs. Carr, Lewis and
Neil, on Sunday, Dec. 5th, in the ab-
sence of the pastor, Rev. Mr. Mc-
Kenzie.
Salem.
Miss M. Hennings is visiting her
brother, Herb. Hennings, at present.
Mrs. I. Green is visiting her daugh-
ter, Mrs. T. Johnston, of Fordwich.
Waldo Weir spent a few days in
Clinton with Mr. and Mrs. John Hart-
ley.
Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Leatherne spent
last Sunday evening with Mrs.
Kitchen.
Mr. and Mrs. John Strong of Ford-
wich called on Mr. and Mrs. R. Mc-
Michael on Sunday Last.
Miss Ada Gallaher is spending a few
weeks with her sisters, Mrs. Edward
and Mrs. Alex. Bryans of Grey.
Don't forget the concert to be given
in the Town Hail, Wroxeter, on Fri-
day, Dec, 3rd, a play, entitled "Spins-
ter's Return" given by the M. M. M.
of Wroxeter.
THE BEST CHRISTMAS GIFT.
Every parent who wishes to make
the family happy should order as a
Christmas gift the beautiful picture,
"The Soul's Awakening," given with
"The Family Herald and Weekly
Star" of Montreal. One dollar will
pay a whole year's subscription to
that best of all weeklies and a copy of
the beautiful picture. Every home
will be the better of both the paper
and picture. A dollar sent now will
bring you the picture before Christ-
mas and you will never regret it.
Grey.
Miss Ada Gallaher of Wroxeter is
visiting with friends in this locality.
Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Pearson visited
with their • daughter in Harlock last
week.
The members of Roe's church met
last week on Friday afternoon and
did the general fall repairing.
The special meetings which have
been in progress in Roe's church for
the past two weeks have closed.
Fowl -plucking bees are greatly in
fashiattendon. in .this locality and are evi-
dently greatly enjoyed by those who
Mr. and Mrs, James Hogg have
moved their household effects to
Brussels and will make their home
there for a time.
St. Helens.
Mr. Jas. Hyde attended the funeral
of his father near Paisley.
Miss Gordon of Toronto is visiting
friends around here at present.
",r. H, D. Woods and - daughter
srsa visited in Wingham last week.
Miss Edna and Clara Woods are
visiting friends in Stanley at present.
Mr. and Mrs. Jas, Purden and fami-
ly spent a few days in Winghara last
week.
Miss Edith Homuth of Winghani is
visiting at the borne of Mr. Hugh
Rutherford,
Mrs. Jas, Irwin of Kinloss is spend-
ing a few days with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs, Wm. Woods.
FARM PROFITS
May be largely increased by knowirg the
exact condition of the farmer's market,
and by learning of the best method in
farm practice. This is precisely the
sort of information the Farmers' Weekly
Sun gives in every issue. It has no equal
as a Farmer's Business Paper. Good
farmers rely on it. For price see our
clubbing offer.
Stock For Sale.
E01oarview' stock of Herefords and
Shropshires are offered for sale, cons
silting of one yearling bull, and a
number of choice females; also one
two -shear ram of Lloyd -Pones breed-
ing, and a number of ram lambs.
Prices right. 4r�� }yy y ♦*�y
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lie W1nglikm P. O.
Bast Wawanosh.,.
Oatmeal exchanged for Oats.
Tt.tNac R. How'soN, Wingham,
31r, Dave Snell returned from the
West on Saturday.
Miss Rachel Quinn has recovered
from her recent illness..
Mr, Dave Bell of Wingham Sun-
dayed with Westfield friends,
Mr. Frank Campbell had a very
successful wood bee last week,
Mise Pearl Toll has been re-engaged.
for the ensuing year by S. S. No. 10,.
Miss Wreatha Snell of Saskatoon is
visiting at her uncle's, Mr. Geo, Snell,
Miss Fern Patterson spent Sunday
with her friend, Miss Levy of Colborne..
Mrs, Jno. Black of Wingham is
spending a month with Westfield
friends.
Mrs. John Cunningham, 9sji line,
still continues. very low, we are sorry
to bear.
Miss Anttie Densmore has returned
home after epending a month with
her sister at Brumfield.
Mr. Thos. Noble and mother, 5th
line, visited Clinton friends on Friday
and Satgrday of last week.
A number of the farmers' wives in
these parts have been busy preparing
their fowl for market this week. '
Mr. Thos. Taylor, sr., returned home
last Saturday, after spending a couple
of months with friends in Lucknow.
Mr. T. Anderson has returned to
his home in the Soo after having
spent a couple of weeks with his
mother, who has been very ill.
Mr. and Mrs. Richardson of Grand
Valley. who were attending the funer-
al of the late Mr. McClinton, return-
ed to their home on Tuesday of last
week, '
Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Ross, 5th line,
who have been seriously ill at the
Name of their daughter, Mrs. D. Mc-
Gowan, are improving, hut we are
sorry to hear that Mrs. McGowan is
now very ill with pneumonia and ty-
phoid fever.
On Monday evening of this week
while two of our worthy citizens, Jos.
Ruddy and Robt, McBurney, were
walking to the former's barn they
were terribly startled by a noise which
Joe said was a wild cat. Some of the
neighbors say it was a snipe, while
others say it was a bird called the bul-
lion.
Miss Mina Carter left on Tuesday
for Fort Francis where she intends
spending the winter months. On the
Wednesday previous to her departure
she was surprised when a number of
her young friends gathered at her
home to spend a pleasant evening
and say good-bye. While away Miss
Mina will officiate at the marriage of
her brother George, who will be
married to Mise Jean McOlay of Fort
Francis.
The Council met on Nov. 22nd, pur-
suant to adjournment ; members all
present. Minutes of last meeting read
and passed.
Andrew Porter of Goderich, on be-
half of the Goderich Rural Telephone
Co. Ltd., was present asking permis-
sion to erect poles and wires on the
highways of the municipality. The
request was granted and By-law No.
17, 1909, confirming the same, was
duly read and passed.
By-law No. 18,1909, appointing place
of nomination, places of election, dep-
uty -returning officers and poll clerks,
was also read and passed.
The following accounts were pre-
sented and ordered to be paid :-Cor-
poration of Blyth, Tp.'s share of hall
rent, Division Court purposes, 1909,
$7,50 ; E. 0. Face, restaking and fur-
nishing profile for north branch Halla-
han dram, $7.50 ; Wm. P. %Iallahan,
balance on contract south branch Hal-
lahan drain, $28.67 ; John T. Coultes,
widening road at Edwards' bridge,
con. 6, and repairing culvert, con. 9,
$17 ; Gordon Johnston, gravelling on
western bdy., $42 ; Jeremiah Parks,
inspecting gravelling on western bdy.,
$1.87 ; Daniel Martin, plank and work,
western bdy., $3.25 ; Robt. Shiell, ma-
terial and repairing bridge on river,
con. 10, $13; Wm. Robertson, Wing -
ham, repairing road grader, $1 ; J. T.
Holmes, Whitechurch, repairs for
road grader, $1.70 ; The Municipal
World, ballot box and other supplies,
$4.2S ; F. G. Todd, St. Helens, 1440 ft.
tamarac plank, 531.68 ; J. A. McLean,
Wingham, 540 feet tamarac plank,
$11.88 ; Wm. J. Dobie, underbrushing
on con. 2, $29.05 ; W. F. Vanstono, 13
yards gravel, $1 30 Peter Mason, fur-
nishing tile and putting in outlet, side-
line 30 and 31, con. 9, $7.
The Council then adjourned to meet
again on Wednesday, Dec. 15th next
at 10 o'clock a. m.
Alex. Porterfield, Clerk.
Whitechurch.
The anniversary services of White-
church Presbyterian Church will be
held on Sunday and Monday, Dec. 5th
and 6th. On Sunday, Rev. G. M.
Dunn of Ridgetown, a former pastor,
will preach at 11 a.m. and 7 p. in. On
Monday evening a tea -meeting and
entertainment will be held. After the
supper is served, a good program will
be given and includes a lecture by
Rev. Mr. Dunn, entitled "Masters of
the situation." Short addresses will
also be given by Rev. J. A. Ferguson
of Belgrave, Rev. S. H. Moyer of St,
Helens. and Rev. Mr. Thompson of
Whitechurch. The music will be sup-
plied by the choir of St. Andrew's
Presbyterian Church, Wingh,am. The
admission is 26c ; children under ten
years, lac. Snccesefcil and. enjoyable
anniversary services are anticipated.
Belmore.
Wtn. Willie and family returned
from the West last week and will
move to the burg shortly. The
swamps will soon be empty.
JackCahoney paid a flying visit to
Mildmay Iast week.
Samuel Chittiok left for New York
last week.
We are sorry to bear that Patrick
Lanett,'sen, is not recovering as fast
as his many friends would wish.
It will not bo winter yet, as Thomas
l3ennet was here last week, He is
hale and hearty yet.
Farm For Sale.
That farm of 100 acres, being west
half of Let 38, Con, 4, East Wawa-
nosh, The buildings consist of good
frame house and kitchen with stone
cellar, frame barn with stone stablingg,
and henhouse, There are good wells
and orchard, also a good running
stream, Vat further, partiettlars tips
ply
to
the
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its
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Oatmeal exohan ged for Oats,
Phrase R, 1 oaysoN, Wingham..
Mrs. Barnes of London was visiting
her7th line, parents, Mr, and Mrs. W. Gray,
llfessrs." it, Oray and W, Badggleyi
have returne40
home after epending
the fall in the West,.
DUD. -In Elmo Tp., Nov. 27, Ed-
ward Russell, eldest son of Jno. and
Mrs, Gaynor, aged 83 yrs.
Mr, and Mrs, F, C. Taylor of Pyke
Hill Farm, Gerrie, visited Mr, and
Mlastrs., D. McCetcheou on Saturday
Mrs. W. Robb has returned from
Tottenham, where ehe. was called on
account of her father's illness and
subsequent death, Mr. Robb and F,
Mc0utcheon attended the funeral.
'We noticed in last week's issue
that the Editor and his wife heel
taken a trip to California. We hope
the trip may be very beneficial to
them,,
"May their joys be many, and their
cares be few,
The whole work is left for the staff
to do ;
But we are fine and able for it all,
So let it not be a worry to Mr, Hall."
Blyth.
Albert Wilford was home from
Wingham over Sunday.
The first monthly horse fair of the
season was held on Tuesday of this
week.
Mr. John McQuarrie of Neepewa,
Man„ is visiting his parents, Mr, and
Mrs. H. McQuarrie.
The Women's Missionary Society of
the Presbyterian Church contributed
to missions $112.50 for the year.
Mr. T. K. Gidley was called to Exe-
ter on Saturday through the serious
illness off his brother, Mr, F. Gidley.
Principal Eastcott left on hIonday
to visit his father, who is very ill and
with little hopes of recovery. The
senior department of the school will
be closed during the principal's ab-
sence.
On Tuesday evening the Epworth
League entertained the members of
Y. M. C. A. A good program was
rendered, consisting of phonograph
selections, solos by Lily Carr, and
mouth organ selection. Mr. Fleming,
Co. Secretary, was present and gave
a very instructive address, Lunch
was served at close.
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CIHRISTIE'S
GROCERY
PHONE 59
Just three weeks away is
Christmas and you've still
some buying to do. Why
not come now ?
THOSE CURRANTS AND
RAISINS
We've demonstrated already that
finer quality than what we're of-
fering can't be had. The cheap
kind in the end are dear at any
price.
TRUE ECONOMY MEANS
GETTING THE BEST
Currants, choicest selected, ib....10c
Raisins, No, 1 cpiality,j. lbs. for.25o
Seeded Raisins, best only, per
package 10o
All kinds of Peels, Figs, &c.
CRANBERRIES
Buy them now and put away.
They'll •keep. You never set eyes
on finer quality. Per quart....13c
everybody Wants
Good Tea
and that's whatwe give you. Our
Black Teas are all that we claim
for them and we're confident that
Once Used Always Used
CHINAWARE GALORE
WANTED.- Choice Butter, Fresh
Eggs, Hand-picked Beans,
Potatoes, Oats, &o.
GUELPH
$2.20 RETURN
Doc. 4th to 10th inclusive. Return
limit Deo, 18th. Account
"Ontario Provincial Pair"
CHICAGO
$14.20 RETURN
Nov. ,28, 29, 80 ; 1)eo. 1, , 5 and 0.
Rattan limit :Deo. 12th.
Account
Live Stock Exposition
Above rates apply froth Wi eixASt..
Proportionate rates from all
points in Ontario.
Seouro tickets aria further information
irot3i W.1HEN1tZ Town Agent, or
J. D. 'McDonald
bietietot Pellet/or Agent, Torelet a
Two
Very
Acceptable
Christmas
Gifts for
Ladies
Overgaiters and Pumps.
We are `showing in these two lines a bigger and
better selection, and at more reasonable
prices, than been seen in 'Wing-
,
ham
W'ing-
ham for many a clay.
BEAUTIFUL OVERGAITERS-In all fashionable shades,
Black, Brown, Blue, Green, Gray, &c., 'at 25 cents to
$1.15 per Pair.
STYLISH PUMPS -In the very newest creations. We de-
sire to emphasize two lines in particular :-
Patent Colt -- ankle strap -will
not slip at the heel - turned
sole - neat Coban heel - ribbon
bow. Usual $3.00 quality.
Price $2.50 Per Pair
2
Best Patent Colt - ankle strap
prevents slipping at hoot - neat
patent leather bow - high mili-
tary heel. Usual $4.00 quality.
Price. $3.00 Per Pair
There is bound to be a big demand
for these goods, hence the advantage
of early buying while our stock is at
its best.
Sample Overgaiters and Pumps in north window - Cosy
House Shoes for Men° in south window.
Willis & Co.
AGENTS
THE SHOE STORE
FOR
SHOE LADIES
Also "Victoria" Shoes for Ladies, "Albert" & "Astoria" -'hoes for Men
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HANNA Sc CO.
Highest Prices Paid For Butter and Eggs Phone 70
30 Ladies' Skirls on Sale
Sale Price $3.69
Regular $5.50 to $6.50
In Blue, Black and Brown. Watch for Window
Display.
20 Men's Suits on Sale
Sale Price $8.88
Regular $12.00 to $14.00
25 Boys' Suits on Sale
Sale Price $3.39
Regular ,s.00 to $5.50
Men's Odd Pants and Boys' Bloomer Pants
We give the best value in town for your Produce.
Potatoes, Fowl, White Beans, all kinds
of Produce taken.
Hanna �