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31ST YEAR, NO, 36.
Wingham Advance.
WINGJIAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 5, 1904.
DOMINION BANK.
Capital (paid up) • $3,000,000
Reserve (Lnd p dl ;a- • $3,474,000
Fanners' Notes discounted.
Drafts sold on all points in Can-
ada, the United States and Europe,
SAVINGS DEPARTMENT.
Interest allowed on deposits of ;1,00 and
upwards, and added to principal 30th June
and 31st December each year..
D. T. HEPBURN, (tanager
R. Vanetone, Solicitor
Rant Items rs
Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers.
Have you seen Cooper's Wall Paper?
Mr, Beck of Hairiston was in town
on Tuesday.
May has opened well, both in wea-
ther and war news.
WANTPD. A 'girl ; good wages,
Apply at the National Hotel.
Judge Holt holds Division Court in
the Council Chamber here to -day.
It is reported that lake trout are be-
'ing caught in the Maitland river near
Zetland.
Wm. Saunders of Lower Wingham
was through seeding on Wednesday,
April 27th.
The National hotel is putting on its
gitmrer dress, in the shape of a new
-ltd-at of paint.
Parties having curtain stretchers be-
longing to Ball Bros. are requested to
please return them.
Go to 0. J. Maguire, if you want to
buy a house in town, he has just what
you want.
Mrs. Disney has moved into the
residence lately vacated by John Hal.
penny, on Edward street.
C. J. Maguire has sold Mrs. Forster's
house on Shuter street to Chas. S.
Blackhall. for the consideration of
$1,000.
The Young Ladies' Fortnightly Club
will meet next Monday evening at the
home of Mrs. R. Clegg at eight o'clock
sharp.
SEEDS! Clover, Timothy, Waver-
ley Oats, Muskoka Seed Peas, Goose
'Wheat, etc.—GEo. E. KING.
Abner Cosens has a number of de-
sirable residences for sale, but his
advt. arrived too late for insertion
this week.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier believes in rail-
way ownership of the Government
rather than Government ownership of
-the railways.
Mr. Harry Watkins of Clinton has
an apple tree in blossom. Surely this
is a good sign that spring, gentle
spring, is here.
Reeve McCallum of East Wawanosh
has been granted leave of absence by
the Council. He intends taking a trip
to the North-west.
Suckers are very plentiful in the
river at present and numbers of them
are being snared. They are not bad
eating at this season.
The Harriston Tribune of last week
says :—"Miss Reynolds of Wingham
handfed the big pipe organ at the
Methodist church last Sunday with
musicianly ability."
J. B. Ferguson, town clerk, com-
menced the erection of his new house
on Patrick street on Monday, and
Mayor Vanetone started at his resid-
ence on Minnie street the same day,
1t will pay you to get Walker Bros.
& Button's prices on furniture. Their
advt. was too late for this week, but
will appear in next issue : watch for
it.
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Bottles with full dir-
Mr, H. Carter merchant of Clifford,
was renewing old acquaintances in
town this week.
From the Auditor -General's report,
the expenses last year on the Walker-
ton public building amounted to $1,-
056.04,
The warship truly is a grand,
But perishable trinket,
It takes five years to build it and
A half an hour to sink it.
C. J. Graham has purchased John
Conery's residence on Centre street,
This will make a very comfortable
home for Mr. Graham and his family,
and will also be convenient to his busi-
ness,
The Toronto Junction hotelkeepers
closed their bars at 7 o'clock last Sat-
urday night and will keep them closed
for three years. The Citizens' League
has issued an appeal to the citizens to
aid in enforcing the local option by-
law.
FOR SALE OR TO RENT.—A com-
fortable brick residence, well located.
Apply to A. E. Smith.
To -morrow (Friday) will be Arbor
day. Wo doubt if there will be much
done in the way of tree planting, as
the season is too backward and the
ground in rather poor condition for
decorating school grounds with trees
and flowers.
Voting on 0. P. R. bonus took place
in Hullett last Friday, and was carried
by 317 for and 51 against. The bonus
was for the proposed branch of the C.
P. R., passing through Hallett Town-
ship from Guelph to Godericb, and is
to enter Blyth.
Peter Fisher, a farmer of the 12th
concession of Brant township, Bruce
Co„ was struck by a Grand Trunk
special and instantly killed while in
the act of driving across the Grand
Trunk Railway crossing near Chesley
station at 7.40 last Saturday night.
The suit brought by Mr. Ferrand
against the townships of Morris and
Grey for $2,000 damages to his pro-
perty, caused by running a ditch
through it, which he claims has de-
stroyed his waterpower, has been
postponed indefinitely, on account of
the smallpox in that vicinity.
Look at our big assortment of soft
and hard Hate, Men's Shirts, Collars,
popular Neckwear, Men's fancy Vests,
Suits for Men, Youths and Boys.
Look at our big assortment of Rain
Coats. A. R. Smith, the man who
means business.
We learn that there are several
cases of smallpox in the township of
Morris. The residences of Messrs.
Ferrand, Paul, Agar and one or two
others are quarantined ; the schools in
sections Nos. 7 and 8 are closed,
also the Methodist church at Brown -
town, on account of this sudden out-
break of the disease.
The Southampton Beacon says :—
The warm wind from the east on Sun-
day drove the ice in the lake far out,
giving us once more a glimpse of blue
water. Then the wind changed
around and drove it back again, but it
is the blowing in and out that smashes
it up and wears it away.
Miss Birdie Johnston, who recently
accompanied her mother from Wing -
ham to Spearfish, South Dakota, in
sending a year's subscription for the
Advance, says : "Mother is much bet-
ter and we like the West very well
but would not give our Canadian home
for this." The many friends of Mrs.
Johnston will be glad to hear that she
is improving in health.
When you are looking for a Suit or
Rain Coat, give us the last call, not
the first. After you look through
every store that sells Clothing, before
yon buy call on us as we think you
will buy here, at A, R. Smith's, Chis-
holm block.
King Edward and Queen Alexand-
ria attended a performance of Beer-
hohm Tree's company at the Theatre
Royal, Dublin, on Thursday night
last. The appearance of Their Majes-
ties in the royal box was the signal for
the entire audience to rise and sing
"God Save the King". This was fol-
lowed by an outburst of enthusiastic
cheering.
Mrs. Chas. King, of Corpus Christi,
Texas, owns more land than any
other woman in the world. Her hue-
band was a famous cattle breeder, and
in Nueces,
he
left her 13,000,000 acres,
Hidalgo, Starr. and Cameron counties,
and there are now about 65,000 cattle
'on her ranges. This vast estate must
be kept intact until her oldest grand-
child comes of ago.
The degree of M. D. was received by
a large number of graduates of the
Western Medical College, London, on
Monday night. Among thein we
notice the name of John Agnew, son
of Mr. Agnew of Lower Wingham,
and brother to Dr. Agnew of town,
The Advance joins with Dr. John's
many friends in hearty congratubt-
ecti0I1:1 on each. This
tions upon his success.
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CART? OF THANKS,
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and customers for their liberall a
The x2th in Wingham,
The L. 0. L. committee appointed to
make railway arrangements for the
12th of July celebration are making
every effort to have three-day rates,
at the usual low fares. There promises
to be a record crowd in Wingham this
year to celebrate the Battle of the
Boyne.
Please Note This.
Commencing next Monday, May
91,h, and until further notice, the
Furniture stores will close at 7,30 p.
m., except Saturdays and days pre-
ceding holidays. Any orders for un-
dertaking will be received at their re-
sidences.
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SUCCESSORS 1'O
my 'Drug businese to the firm of A. I.
MCCaII & Co., Ltd., I bespeak for them
the same success. The new faun will
carry on the business in the old stand
opposite the Bank of Ilatnilton, with
myself as uianeger, "Right good* at
right prlees will be their motto.
Thanks again,
COLIN - A, CAMPBELL,
Wingham, May 8, 1004.
Wedding.
A quiet wedding took place in Low-
er Wingham on Tuesday of last week,
when Mrs. Stroud was united in mar-
riage to Mr. Sillick, a gentleman from
near Teeswater. We have not re-
ceived particulars of the interesting
event, hence can only extend con-
gratulations.
Social Evening.
The members of Maitland Lodge,
No. 119, I, 0, 0, F., celebrated their
anniversary last Wednesday evening
by holding a social. Some played pro-
gressive euchre, and in the latter con -
teat J. Vanstone won a three -link pin.
Refreshments were then served, All
report an enjoyable time. Maitland
Lodge is in a prosperous condition,
and new members are being initiated
almost every week.
To Guelph.
Mr. John Conery has purchased a
residence in Guelph and removed his
family to that city last week, They
have been residents of Wingham for a
number of years, and their many
friends were sorry to lose them by.re-
moval, but as Mr. 0, is interested in
the cement Co. of that city, it was
necessary for him to reside there.
The best wishes of their Wingham
friends go with them to their new
home.
Election of Officers.
The annual meeting and election of
officers of the Epworth League of the
Methodist church took place on Mon-
day. The annual reports as presented
showed that the League had a pros-
perous year. The total membership
is 124 ; during the year there were
twenty removals and one withdrawal.
Over $150 was raised for missions.
The new officers are as follows :—Pres.
W. C. Thompson ; 1st Vice -Pres..
Percy Greer ; 2nd Vice -Pres., Arthur
Helm ; 3rd Vice -Pres., Frank Hill ;
4th Vice -Pres., Mrs, F, Hogg ; Sec.,
Miss Tibbs ; Treas., Luther Ball ;
Pianist, Miss Sperling; Asst. Pianist,
Miss Dulmge.
More bight.
Our citizens, especially those resid-
ing on the back streets, were delight-
ed last Saturday night on seeing the
extra number of arc lights going.
There were nine of them, situated as
follows :—Three on Minnie street, at
the corners of Victoria, Patrick and
Alfred streets ; 1 near the mill bridge ;
1 on corner of Frances and Patrick St.;
1 on Souter street, at the corner of
John and Patrick streets; 1 on John
street near the residence of T. A.
Mills ; 1 on the corner of Frances and
Diagonal streets; 1 on Josephine
street at the hill near the residence of
Geo. McKenzie. Since the town took
over the electric light plant, incan-
descent lights have been installed in
the residences of Conductor Quirk, F.
W. VanStone, Frank Paterson and
the store occupied by the Reeler Co.,
in the McKenzie block.
Of Interest To Ladies.
The visit of Prof. Dorenwend to
Wingham on Wednesday, May 18,
will afford the ladies of Wingham and
surrounding country an opportunity
of consulting him regarding their
Flair, its needs, and their require-
rents in all styles of Hair Goods.
Prof. Dorenwend carries with him a
large and most varied assortment of
his famous conceptions in Switches,
Bangs. Pompadours, Wavy Fronts
and Wigs. The equal of these high
grade natural hair productions can
not be procured from any hair goods
dealer in America. Prof. Dorenwend
has the distinction of being the largest
manufacturer 'and the most noted
specialist in these goods. Private
apartments are at the convenience of
all who avail themselves of calling at
the Hotel Brunswick on the day of his
visit. -
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Percy Greer, who has been in the
Dominion Bank here for some time,
received word on 'Tuesday morning
from the Head office to report in Win-
nipeg next Monday. He left on Wed-
nesday morning to spend a day or so
at his home in Poterboro before going
west. We congratulate Percy on his
promotion, but at tho same time re-
gret to lose such art estimable young
man,
At the adjourned meeting of the
West Huron license board, held on
Monday, 25th ult., Mr. 3. McDonald of
Whitechureh and Mr, Harry Mcl3rfen
of Auburn were granted their liconses.
The application of Me. W. G, Boggs of
Carlow was not granted; a deputation
of seine 17 residents of the neighbor-
hood, with Rev. M. I. Wilson of Nile
as leader, walled upon the iicenee
board and stated the houae was 'not
necessary. On the other side, praying
that alicense be granted, was a pets.
tion from the Connell and taigoed by
07 residents of the township. 11ut
even this .was ir,6uffielent to get Mr.
Dog°gs his license,
Baptist Roll Call.
The annual Roll Call and Tea, held
in the Baptist church last Thursday
evening, was a decided success. The
greater number of the resident mem-
bers and adherents were in attendance,
while many from a distance sent let-
ters or Scripture quotations to be read
in reponse to their names. After the
Roll Call the meeting adjourned to the
basement, where refreshments were
served in excellent style by the mem-
bers of the Ladies' Aid Society, Mrs.
Geo. C. Hanna presided at the organ
to the great delight of all present. The
neat sum of $63.75 was realized in the
thank -offering,
Annual Meeting.
The annual meeting and election of
officers of the Ladies' Aid Society of
the Methodist Church was held on
Tuesday afternoon ; last year's of-
ficers were all re-elected. namely :—
Pres., Mrs. W. .d, Green ; lst Vice -
Pres., Mrs. A. E. Lloyd ; 2nd Vice -
Pres., Mrs. R. J. Tindall ; Sec'y., Mrs.
Thos. Gregory ; Treas., Mrs, John
Halpenny, In connection with the
meeting the ladies held their monthly
tea, at which a very pleasant time was
spent, and those who were not present
missed a treat. The ladies decided to
serve meals on the 12th of July. We
wish the Society another year of pros-
perity,
A Rare Treat.
The citizens of Wingham and vicini-
ty had a most excellent musical treat
at the Opera House on Tuesday even-
ing, when the Oratorio entitled "Bel-
sbazzar's Feast" or "The Fall of Baby-
lon" was given by a large chorus of
the best vocalists in town, under the
management of Prof. G. W. Cline, as
a complimentary benefit to Wingham
Citizens' Band. This was the best
and most successful entertainment of
the season, and all those who took
part in it are to he congratulated on
the excellent manner in which. they
acquitted themselves. There was a
good attendance, and everybody ap-
peared to thoroughly enjoy them.
selves. The receipts amounted to
nearly $100. Lack of space prevents
a fuller account.
The Junior League.
The annual business meeting and
election of officers of the Junior
League of the Methodist church was
held on Friday, Apr, 20th. Under the
superintendence of Miss Hattie Reid
and her assistants the Juniors had a
very successful year. Number of
members, 50 active, 47 associate ; total
106. The total amount of money rais-
ed for all purposes was $57.47, expend-
ed as follows :—Building fund, $10 00 ;
Organ fund, $30.00: Missions, $11,00;
sundry expenses, $5.75 ; bal. on hand
72c. The following are the officers for
the new year :—Pres., Brock Brandon ;
let Vice., May Lloyd ; 2nd Vice, Pearl
Davidson ; -3rd Vice, Maggie Hiscox
4th Vice, Carrie Stewart; Sec'y, Viola
Davidson ; Treas., Laura Kerr ; Pian-
ist, Hazel Brandon.
WANTED.—Caretaker for the Bowl-
ing green. Apply to Dr. Irwin,
The New Drug Firm.
The purchase of the Drug business
of Mr. Colin Campbell by A. I. McCall
& Co., limited, of Chatham, narks an-
other step of steady progress made by
the firm. About six years ago A. L
McCall opened a business in Chatham,
and after fouryears spent in laying a
foundation for a large business, Mr.
McCall converted his business into a
Joint Stock Company with a capital
stock of $30,0110, and the Company
purchased the present site of the Head
store, Chatham, undoubtedly the best
stand in that growing city. An up-to-
date outfit for the correct testing of
eyes and proper fitting of glasses is
put into each store and a competent
optician placed in charge of this de-
partment. This rule will be carried
out in the Wingham store immediate-
ly. Mr. Campbell can be found at the
old stand as manager for A. 1. McCall
& Co„ limited, and will be pleased to
see all his old customers and many
new ones.
Leaped To Her Death. •
The numerous friends of Mr. H.
Ward Farrow, son of Postmaster Far-
row of Brussels, will be sorry to learn
of the death of his wife, the follow-
ing particulars of which we take
from the London Free Press .—
Mrs, Mary E. Farrow, wife of 11,
W. Farrow, mail clerk on the Grand
Trunk Railway, and a patient at Ho-
tel Dien, Windsor, .jumped from a
second -story window at that institu-
tion at an early hour Saturday morn-
ing, striking on her head on the hard
ground, and sustaining injuries from
which she died two hours later. 141rs,
Farrow, who lived at 130 Church
street, became iii about a week ago
with typhoid fever, and last Monday
was removed to Hotel Dieu. The
fever brought on delirium and her
condition became so bad it was decid-
ed to have her under watch day and
night. About 5 o'clock Saturday,
while dolirtons, Mrs. Farrow- jumped
cut of bed and made a dash for the
window. The sister in charge grabbed
Iter but the woman broke away and
quick as a flash the window was raised
and she threw herself to the ground.
When found, it appeared as though
she had lost her speech, as she made
severs1 attempts to talk but eonld not
utter a sound,
$1.00 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE
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NOTES OF TRAVEL..
A TRANSCONTINENTAL TRW.
For years the editor of the Advance
had pictured in hie mind the pleasures
of a trip across the American conti-
nent. To behold (once more) the
broad and fertile prairies ; view the
Rocky Mountains with their snow-
capped peaks ; take in the beauties of
California, taste of its luscious fruits,
feast the eyes on its beautiful floral
productions, and inhale their frag.
ranee ; to bathe in the briny waters of
the great Pacific ocean—these things
had long been regarded with prospec-
tive delight, and came within the
range of possibility and realization
sooner than expected.
Leaving Wingham on Tuesday,
April 26th, by the G. T. R., we find
ourselves in the genial company of
Rev, and Mrs. Hobbs, as far as Strath-
roy. At London we change to the
Chicago "Flyer," an elegantly -equip-
ped train that need not take second
place with any, even on the American
roads. Soon we reach Sarnia, pass
under the St. Clair river by means of
that featof engineering skill known
as the tunnel, and in a few minutes
we are on American soil, and beneath
the Stars and Stripes. A good night's
run brings us to Chicago at 7,20 a. m.,
Wednesday. Here we must spend the
whole day, for not until 10 p.` m. can
we really begin our transcontinental
trip,
Much has been written about Chi-
cago and much more might be said.
It was at one time properly termed
the "gateway of the west," but the
rapid movement of population west-
ward has really made it only the ave-
nue to other "gateways" lying much
farther west. In many respects it is a
wonderful city. The traveller enter-
ing it by rail probably sees its worst
features, unless he lands perhaps at
the Illinois Central station. If so, be
steps from the station to the beautiful
asphalt -paved Michigan avenue, where
automobiles glide by in rapid succes-
sion, although almost noiselessly. A
large park lies on the east side of the
avenue, and its easterly limits are
laved by the waters of Lake Michigan.
Chicago is a city of wonderful
growth. When it is remembered that
in 1800, the population of Illinois was
only 2,458—that where Chicago post -
office now stands, wolves were hunted
in 1834—that its first newspaper was
born Nov. 26, 1833—some idea of its
progress may be gathered. It was
surveyed in 1830, incorporated as a
town in 1835, and as a city in 1837. It
is now 26 miles long, and its greatest
width is 15 miles. It has 22 miles of
lake frontage, over4000 miles of street,
59 miles of boulevards, with parks cov-
ering 2,382 acres. Its water supply is
abundant, and its daily supply 615
million gallons. It is entered by near-
ly thirty railways and has 23 freight
depots. It has theatres and places of
amusement by the score, and the aw-
ful horror of the Iroquois holocaust is
still spoken of with bated breath and
deepest regret. The city has a large
number of benevolent institutions, and
no fewer than forty-six hospitals.
Chicago has some fine residential
streets, many streets not so fine, and
some had—very bad,. where saloons
stand side by side, where dens of in-
iquity abound and vice stalks forth
boldly, even brazenly, and where day-
time is bad enough but the nights are
orgies of debauch and sensuality. For
as through Chicago, there flows the
turbid, muddy and filthy river, so
through the city there rolls a stream
of moral impurity and filth, perhaps
not equalled in any city of the conti-
nent.
From South Africa.
We have received another com-
munication from Mr.- W. H. Wells, in
which he says : "It makes ,me shiver
when I think of the terrible winter
you have had, and I pity you, It is
coming our winter now, but it has no
terrors for us, as crops grow all wint-
er. 1 am just sowing mine now. We
had a good summer—plenty of rain
and not too much heat. There are
hard times here at present, but that
does not affect the farmer, as there is
always a good market for all he can
produce. Father and I are in the best
of health and wish the Advance every
success."
WANTED,—Good smart boy wanted
at once; apply to Alex. Ritchie,
TOWN COUNCIL.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Town Council was held on Monday
evening, May 2nd ; all the members
present. Minutes of last regular and
subsequent special meeting were read
and approved.
The following conirnunications were
read :--From the secretary of the
Wingham baseball club, requesting
answer communication ask-
ing
o
s • to former r
ing permisslon to use the park on cer-
tain occasions. The Olerk was in-
structed to reply stating the communi-
cation was referred to the Executive
committee who had charge of the
park.
From Dr. Macdonald, M. P., request.
ing the Council to snake application to
the Railway Commissiou at Ottawa to
have streets of the town opened up
over the Grand Trunk railway. This
communication was in answer to one
from the Mayor, asking if the Ry.
Com. had power to deal with the tines -
tion.
Greer—Holrnes----That this Conneil
deem it advisable to have Shuter and
Frances streets opened up across the
Grand Trunk track*, and that action
to this end be taken by this Conned--
eerried,
From Geo. McKenzie, 'laking an
offer of $10 for the right of way across
the east end of the lot the hose tower
is on, As this matter had previously
been referred to the Executive com-
mittee, with instructions not to sell,
the present i communication was simi-
l;nly dealt with.
prom 3, W. Duncan, band lender,
asking for a raise of eatery of $50 for
the coming year. No action taken,
Mr. D. E1. Gordon and other nter-
ebants waited on the Council, request-
ing a higher license for pedlers slid
hawkers. The Connell promised to
take action at next regular 'meeting.
Messre, Barrett and llomnth waied
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The railway traffic of Chicago is
enormous, and it claims to be the larg-
est railway centre in the world, Of
course everything It has, is the "best
in the world." The railroads control,
it is said, one-fourth of the city.. The
street traffic is rapidly becoming a
serious problem, notwithstanding its
street car system, its elevated steam
and electric roads. The packing busi-
ness of Chicago is enormous and its
stockyards are well worthy of a visit.
The towering business blocks of
Chicago are one of its features, rising
as they do over twenty stories.
Among these sky scrapers, the Ma-
sonic Temple rises skyward 285 feet.
In many of these buildings, floor after
floor is occupied with business offices.
One of the finest, and certainly the
most recent of these mammoth hives
of commercial activity, is the Railway
Exchange, corner of Jackson Boule-
vard and Michigan Avenue. It is not
quite complete but is being rapidly
filled up. It is an elegant building,
the inside walla are of marble, It is
seventeen stories high.
While waiting in Dearborn station,
we were recognized by two young
men formerly of Wingham—Bert. and
Charles Ross, sons of Alex. Ross. We
were cordially invited to their com-
fortable flat on Michigan Avenue,
where we spent a pleasant hour chat-
ting oyer Wingham and its inhabi-
tants. These young men hold good
situations in the city and are doing
well, for Uncle Sam appreciates the
trustworthiness and business tact of
our Canadian boys. Bert. and Charlie
are on the upward climb in business
relations.
But 10 p. m, is near at hand and al-
ready the steam monster is panting
and snorting as if eager to test its
strength upon the 2500 miles of a trans-
continental Journey before us. These
California excursions proved
'have
very attractive. All the main roads
are running them this week to Los
Angeles, where the General Confer-
ence of the Methodist Episcopal
Church is in session. On Tuesday
evening, two heavy trains left by the
Chicago & North Western. We chose
the Santa Fe route, and at 10 p. m. the
General Conference Special is due to
leave. As the hour approaches, it is
evident that the railway has a prob-
lem on its hands. Enough tickets
have been sold to passeugers sufficient
to fill three long trains, but the Santa
Fe is equal to the emergency, and
soon the excursion is ready in three
special trains, long and heavy. Our
car falls in section 3, and fifteen min-
utes later than No. 2, No. 3 is ready to
start. The cars are all new, just fresh
from the shops. Soon we leave the
"Windy City" behind ; our transcon-
tinental journey has begun. Now our
berth is ready, and footsore and
weary, we turn into acomfortable
bed. When daylight dawns we have
crossed the Mississippi river, and are
traversing the State of Missouri, 250
miles southwest of Chicago. The
country is fine farming land. At
every station, the stockyards indicate
that stock is regarded as much a
"money-maker" as it is in Ontario,
Up to this point the climate is much
the same as in Canada, Spring work
is no farther advanced. As we go
southward, however, a change is no-
ticeable, and it is decidedly warmer.
Kansas City is now rn sight (12 noon)
458 miles from Chicago, and we must
lunch.
(To be continued next issue.)
THE EDITOR,
on the Council requesting the erection
by the town of a band stand on the
park. No action taken.
FINANCE REPORT.
W. Aitcheson, labor streets.....$ .80
Geo. Mason, stationery . 4.21
Ed. Patterson, labor street • .63
McLean & Son, lumber..... .... 34.44
R. Rankin, salary 5.67
W. J. Mallagh, salary.. 16.00
V. Vanuorman, " 42.00
J. B. Ferguson, salary, postage,D. R. 0 40.00
3. F. Groves, D. R. 0 3.00
T. Hall, Poll room 2.00
J. Lougheed, Poll room 2.00
Jas. Fleuty, D. R. 0 3,00
J. B. Cummings, D. R. 0. and
Poll room 5.00
I. Davidson, labor street 1.73
Hook and Ladder Co., services5.00
W. Sheridan, labor or, street1.83
J. D. Burns, supplies 7.33
Howson & Co, care of dam d3.34
W m, Holmes, acct 5.90
The above accounts were recom-
mended payment.
The Mayor stated that he had re-
ceived from the assessor of Turnberry
a statement of the assessment of the
electric light plant in said township.
Ile considered it a wrongful assess-
ment, it being exempt property.
Holmes—Bell—That the Clerk be in-
structed to put in an appeal against
the assessinent of the electric light
plant in the township of Tuenberry--
carried.
The Road and Sidewalk committee
reported, giving estimates of improve-
ments and repairs they proposed do-
ing during the year, the amount being
$650.
0oun. Holmes, chairman of the
Waterworks committee, mentioned
the oxpenditnre it would be necessary
for his committee to snake but, was not
prepared to give estimates of costs.
The Executive committee reported
re the electric light department, re-
commending transfer of that part of
the bnsiness of furnishing supplies,
installing and making repairs, ete., to
Mr, W. 11, Green, including sale of
supplies now on hand,
Greer ---D. 13e11 --That the report of
the Executive committee be left over
till next regular meeting, find at said
meeting tt report of the amount of
stock to be transferred be submitted.
carried.
T. Bell—Holmes--That on account
of the distance our man has to travel
to carbon are lamps, a permit be given
him to ride a wheel on the sidewalk
while on duty for the Council, he to
asi n showing he is allowed to
carryw 1
to usthe sidewalk—carried.
lllillikitr -T. 11o11—That the Mayor
COMM Ilol nes, Greer, l[, Bell and
Armstrong, he a (longs of Revision for
the town of Wingham for the present
year—carried.
ed.
Holmes—T. Bell—That this Connell
plaee���$3:i0 to the credit of the *School
Board—carried.
Council adjourned,
BANK OF HAMILTON
11'44 i N G HAM,
CAPITAL PAID UP,,,,.,,,$ 2,000,000.00
R$SERvu Fins') .., , .. , .,, . 1,700,000.00
TOTAL ASSETS.... , , .....,. 22,000,000,00
BOARD OP DIRECTORS,
Hon. Wm. Gibson -- President
Geo, Roaoh John Proctor A. B, I.ee
John 8. Hendrie Geo. Rutherford
J. Turnbull, Vice -Pres. and General Manager
H. M. Watson, Inspector.
Deposita of 11 and upwards received. Int-
erest allowed and computed on 30th November
and 31st May each year,and added to principal
Special Deposits also received at current
rates o! interest.
W. CORBOULD, Agent
Dickinson & Holmes, Solicitors
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The public are hereby notified that
I will not be responsible for any debts
contracted by my wife, Eliza An-
drews, after this date, April 80, 1901,
WILLIAM E. ANDItEwS.
Wingham, April 30, 1901,
A. L. Hamilton
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