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THE WINGITAM ADVANCE
Thursday, December 8, Igo4
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Slipper Store
You can call this the to Slipper Store" at this
season of the year. We have every kind of Slip-
per that's wanted for Met#, Women, Boys, Misses
and. Children, Thirdly think you can ask for any-,
thing in the Slipper line that we can't show. Slip-
pers for Christmas, torr any other occasion,
MEN'S
Comfortable House Slippers in many styles --
New and Handsome. Just the Slippers to please a
man -75e to $1.50.
WOMEN'S.
Slippers and Sandals far House Comfort or for
Dress Occassious. The styles are Beauties --50c up
to $2.25.
BOYS' AND GIRLS'
Slippers for Home wear or for Dancing or Dress
occasions -- 30 cents to $1.25. If you pass this
"SLIPPER STORE" you'll pass the best Slip-
pers to be had.
See Our Hockey Boots
Greer, The Shoer
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There's Good Bread Ahead
You can always be sure of a good meal when bread
from the Wingham Mill's FIour is used. Then the price
is always lower than you can buy elsewhere. Wholesale
quotations to those buying Two Bbls. or over.
The Market
Wheat, per bushel $ 1.00 to $ 1.02
Oats, per bushel .30- to .32
Barley, per bushel
.38 to
Flour, Star (two-thirds Manitoba) per half Bbl 250 to
Flour, Pastry (all Ontario) " " 2.10 to
Flour, (Pure Manitoba) Si " 2.50 to
Flour, low grade, per cwt 1.20 to
Shorts, per ton 18.00 to
Bran, per ton 15 00 to
Chop, per ton 16.00 to
.40
2.70
2"60
2.75
1.30
20.00
16.00
22.00
We will allow 5c per half bbl. off on Flour quotations to
Farmers and others supplying their own bags.
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Bring your Chopping to us, as we do
first-class work.
HOWSON, HARVEY & BROCKLEBANK
Howick..
Aft'. M. Sandford lost eleven geese a
few days ago.
Howick will give Mr, Bowman a,
substantial majority..
Look out for a double wedding ere
ling. Invitations are out,
We hear that Messrs, S. W. Fergu'
son and Robt. Miller present Commis.
sioners for this division, will again be
candidates at the coining election,
There will doubtless be new aspirants
also.
Messrs. Thos. Brndwell, Chris, Ged-
ke and J. Wells are going to build
new brick houses next summer and
are getting, ready now. Theyhave
the cellars dug and will get at auling
the brick right away,
Another of the pioneers of Howick
passed to the unknown on Monday
evening, Nov. 21st, in the person of
John Douglas, agatl 78 years. He was
born in the county of Tyrone, Ireland,
lie carne to this country when a young
man, settling in Tecumseh. Forty-
seven years ago he moved to Howick
and settled on the farm, lot 24, con., 9,
where he breathed his last. He was a
good neighbor, an honest upright
man, a Conservative in politics and an
Episcopalian in religion. Interment
took place on Wednesday' afternoon
in Fordwich cemetery. The services
'at the house and grave were conduct-
ed by Rev. E. A. Hall.. The funeral
was conducted by L. 0, L. No. 042.
Blyth.
Dudley Holmes of Wingham was in
town on Friday,
DIEn.—In East Wawanosh, Dec.
5th, Mrs. Win. Cowan, aged 58.
F. B. GiGlimmer,inner, former editor of the
Standard, renewed friendships here
this week.
MARRIED. — On Wednesday, 7th
inst., Mr. Robt. Caldwell to Miss Alice
Moon of Hullett.
The W. F. M. F. Society of the Pres-
byterian Church sent two bales of
clothing to poor families in Parry
Sound district,
A. McNally received' the sad news of
the death of his brother William in
Toronto hospital, where he had gone
for treatment. . He leaves a widow
and three children.
Epworth League officers elect are :—
President—Maud Gidley; Vice-Presi-
dents—John Wilford, Miss Bentley,
Addie Taman, Alice Gillespie ; Secre-
tary—Martha Nivens ; Treasurer—E.
Bender.
John R. Knox will preach next Sun-
day in the Methodist church, and lec-
ture on Monday evening on "To and
fro in London." He has given this
lecture two thousand times, which is
evidence of its popularity:
All kinds of Cigars and Tobaccoes at
Kruse's.
Salem.
Much interest is being taken fu the
Bible contest in the League here.
Rev. Mr. Hussar of Fordwich gave
a'very impressive sermon last Sunday
afternoon ; his subject was "Christian
Stewardship".
The Sabbath School which was car-
tied on very successfully all summer,
was brought to a close on Sunday last
for them/inter months, Mr. Jas. Robin-
son being Superintendent.
Frank Mitchell, who has been spend-
ing the summer in Manitoba. returned
a short time ago. He intends to move
on to the farm in the near future.
Thomas. Montgomery will move to the
farm of Wm. Andison of Corrie. We
wish both much success.
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CHRISTMAS BUYERS.
Our Fine Holiday
Stock is full of`h
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Fancy Goods.
Books for the' Youngster
Books for the Young People
Books for the Old People
Old Santa Claus has
placed with us an en-
larged stock this year, as
we tolet him we were
hardly able to supply
the demand last year.
More Mechanical Toys
than ever before, also
Dolls, Dishes, Stoves,
Drums, Horns, Blocks,
Games, etc., etc.
The latest Novelties from
France, Germany and the United
States are among our well selected
stock of Fancy Goods.
Stag and Ebony Goods in many
lines, and remarkably pretty.,
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In Chinaware and Cut Glase
WE excel.
The Toy Books are beautifully
illustrated and are marvels of
cheapness.
Standard Books and Poets aty
popular prices,
See our Juveniles at 30c and
40c, with coloredw bin stock
All the new Books in or
secured on shortest notice.
Special to the Boys and GIrls,
The Santa Claus letter box is now ready for your letters.
Select
Now
Co
per o. ttn,1
they,
Messrs. Cardiff and Best, of Brus-
sels, recently put up a fine wind -mill
for Mr. Ed, 5aeklin, 2nd con.
The pulp from the sugar factory in.
Berlin is arriving daily, and the farm -
beersets,e getting the return from their
are
Our well known Township Clerk
McIntosh, is able to get about once
more, after a lay up from three
broken ribs,
Richard Pearson and family left on
Tuesday of this week for the North-
west, where they intend to make their
home in the future.
The iron for Campbell's bridge, 2nd
con„ arrived here last week. Hamil-
ton Bridge Co„ has the contract, the
superstructure eating $569,
Last week Councillor John Grant
and family moved from the old home-
stead, 14th can., to the Jas, Mitchell
farm, 13th con,, which he purchased
some months ago.
A By-law is to be submitted to the
ratepayers on Municipal Election day,
providing authority to the Council to
issue debentures for $30,000 for the
purpose of erecting steel bridges and
cement abutments.
The new steel 90 foot bridge over
the Maitland on the 9th con., was
completed last week by the Mitchell
Bridge Co„ and a fine job was done.
The steel work cost $1,598.00'; the
abutments $1,438; and the approaches
$140.
East Wawanosh.
H. Little of Hullet Sunda,yed at W,
Nethery's.
J, Stuart of Belgrave, Sanidayed at
Al'. Walsh's.
Thos. Williams is engaged on the
new railroad.
D. McCallum returned from the
West recently.
T. Tunny jr., is engaged with Thos.
Noble for a month.
Mr. J. H. McClinton is on his
rounds again as tax gatherer.
Messrs. A. Haggit and R. Roberts
visited at Mr. Jas. Noble's on Sunday
last,. -
P. W. Scott returned from Toronto
last week, where he attended the
Conservative Convention.
Quite a number from here attended
the Conservative Convention in Au-
burn last week and report a splendid
time.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wightman.
and family, formerly of the 5th, are
visiting their friends in this neighbor-
hood at present.
Miss Williams, Evangelist, who •has
been conducting revival meetings in
Westfield Church for the past three
weeks, intends holding them in Au-
burn for a short time.
Turnberry.
The following is the report for No-
vember of S. S. No. 8, Turnberry.
Names are in order of merit :—Sr. IV.
—Mary Wheeler, Lily Moffat, Lily
Hogg, Bert Elliott. Jr. IV, Maggie
Wheeler, Geo. Moffat, Gershom Fer-
guson. Sr. III.—Alba Hogg, Hannah
Walker. Jr. III.—Charlie Fowler,
Rowland Henderson, Pearl Walker,
'Willie McKenzie. Sr, II.—Mac. Elli-
ott, Ariel Ferguson, Robt. Hogg, Jzio.
Walker, Minnie Walker. Jr. II.—
Harvey Anderson, Clara Reid. Pt. II.
—Blarice Moffat, Mabel Reid, Percy
Martin. Pt. I. —Denton Ferguson,
Della Reid.—Ada Howson, Teacher.
Report for November of S. S. No. 11,
Turnberry :—Sr. 4.—Lulu Currie, Ern-
est Linklater, Fred. Johnston, Geor-
gina Phippen, Frank Calhoun. Jr. 4.
—Emily Forsyth, Roy Netterfield, An-
nie Finnen, Earl Reid, Maizie Lediet.
Jr. 3.—Ethel Ranson, Earl Groves,
Laura, Calhoun, Willie Lockridge. Jr.
3.—Lizzie Lockridge, Anna McDonald,
Maggie Reid, Mary Currie, Ed. Lock -
ridge, Aggie Finnen, Edna Finley.
Sr. 2.—Eva Linklater, Ruby Forsyth,
Carrie 'Weeks, Jr. 2.—Ethel Free,
Frank Loekridge, Frank Lediet, Will.
Srigley. Sr. Pt. IL—Susan Welsh and
Minnie Saunders equal. Jr. Pt. IL --
Alfred Loekridge, Alvin Groves, Ralph
Weeks, Beatrice Johnston. Sr. Pt. I.
—Grace Free, Sammy Styles, Alvin
Reid, Gordon Ranson, Hazel Carr,
Myrtle Lockridge. Names are in order
of merit. M. D. Fisher, Teacher.
Langside.
Miss Effie Innis, of the 8th, visited
the corner Iest week.
Mr. Master Ewart Taylor is recover-
ing from his recent illness.
Mrs. Jos. Tiffin sr., hada very site-
cessful quilting bee last week.
Mr, Thos. Cater, of Guelph, is visit-
ing at Mr, R. E. Hetherington's.
Aylmer Tiffin is horn from the
West. Several others are expected
soon,
Mr. and Mrs. Chris. Hetherington,
of Westford, visited friends here last
week.
Mr. Reuben Tiffin is hauling brick
from Belmore for the erection of his
new house.
On account of a mistake by Mr.
Miilyatd, the missionary sermon was
not preached on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Wrn. lietherington
gave a supper to a number of friends
on Tuesday evening of last week.
The concert given by the Foresters
was well attended. Crowds canto to
hear the comic singer, Mr. Harvey.
His perforntance amused All. Miss
Bridges the elocutionist, delighted the
audience with her well -selected and
rendered reeitations. Both Were
heartily enchored. The Teeswater
Orchestra rendered sante fine music
and most suitably displayed their
talent. Dr. Fowler gave an interest-
ing account Of the Russian War up to
the present time. Ate. Foster Moffatt
occupied the chair and the concert
ended by singing the National An.
them.
'Vest Wawanosh.
Trade front the North has been re,
stinted, the Westfield bridge now be-
ing passable.
A large mink measuring twenty
inches in length was shot the other
morning in a brush heap by E. Young,
of Loyal.
Mrs. C. Durnin',s numerous friends
are pleased to know that the vener-
ablelndy is gradually recovering front
her illness.
Miss Olive Itelyanr, the popular and
efficient teacher of U. S. S. leo. 17, has
alsove up her school. We e under•
stand" that she an,Ceepted a p�orsition as
teacher in the county of Kent at a
salary of per annum,
Morris.
Council will zueet Dee. 15th,
John Manning., 5th line, Morris, is
at present suffering from tin attack of
pneumonia,
Mr. Jun. Wightzman of the gravel, is
having the water front his well con-
dueted to his house, Armstrong
Bros., of Gaderich, are doing the
work.
One night recently some sweet
toothed brit small Smiled individuals
went to Donald McLean's. farm, 7th
line, and helped themselves to possi-
bly 25- lbs. of honey from a hive and
thereby destroyed the colony of
bees.
At a meeting held by the young.
people of S. S. No. 5, it was decided to
have an entertainment in the school
on the evening of Dec, 20th, this being
the date set for the Public Examina-
tion. As an able Committee was ap-
pointed to look after the program, an
excellent time is expected. The date
is Dec, 20th.
Speaking of big potatoes II,. John-
ston, of "Summerland" farm, 5th line,
huad Northern a leaut5
varietysome of
them measuring 9 inches lung, 241
inches in. circumference ; with 40 eyes
and weighed 2i pounds. He grew 2
Swede turnips that weighhed 311. lbs.,
4 others that scaled 52i lbs„ and 10.
picked out of two loads, that weighed
127 pounds..
A sad event took place last week on
the 8th line, Morris, when the infant
daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Andrew
Knight passed away, at the age of
one year and six months, Mrs.
Knight was attending the funeral of
her mother, the late Mrs. Bolger, •
when she was summoned. from the
cemetery to minister to her Iittle
daughter, who was taken ill. Despite
all that could be done, the little one
passed away the same night.
Report of S. S. No. 7, Morris, for
the month of November, Marks for
all classes, 550. Form V.—Edna Isbis,
ter 499. Form IV. —Willie Brydges
497, Teanie Isbister 459, Mabel Scott
410, Mary Goliey 364, Roy Brandon
312. Form III.—Alex. Kerr 497, Mag-
gie Wightman 186, Annie Geddes 445,
Gordon Moore 410, Stella Brandon 373,
Hazel Campbell 302, Ward Grey 300,
Charlie Hopper 332. Form II,—Frank
Hanna 482, Lyle Hopper 425, Russell
Salter 425, Shanley Brandon 410, John
Coultes 360, Asil Coultes 360, May
Campbell 259, Forza I.—Hugh Kerr
465, Lila Brydges 9.50, Birdena Hop-
per, 400, Willie Hanna 302, Warwick
Campbell 362, May Hopper 355. E.
Manning, teacher,
Teeswater.
Councillor Kuntz will not be a. can-
didate for Culross Council next year ;
he will strive to represent Division
No. 5 in the County Council.
A quiet wedding took plate at the
manse on Thursday evening when Mr.
Harvey Bradley of the village, and
Miss Mary Clark of Allendale, were
united in marriage.
During the last two weeks the base-
ment of the Methodist church has
been under process of renovation. A
new furnace has been installed in the
main part," and the. rear has been fit-
ted up as a church parlor.
Mr. Win. Drainage who at one time
kept the Brunswick Hotel, Wingham,
has rented the 'Vendome and took pos-
session on Saturday the 3rd inst. Mr.
Verson has not decided what business
he will go into, and will continue to
live at the Vendome for some time.
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Jamestown.
Miss Ina Bryans spent Sunday with
her friend Miss Mamie Cardiff.
Mr. Joseph Ames and their little
daughter Lila, visited at the home of
Alex. Bryans last Sunday.
Mr. D. Taylor, who has been very
ill for some time is not improving, as
his many friends would like to see
hint.
D. Strachan and sister attended the
anniversary of the Presbyterian
church in Molesworth, which was
held on Monday evening of Iast
week.
Jno. Strachan, teacher in S. S. No.
10 Morris, sprained his ankle while
playing football last Wednesday, con-
sequently he was off duty on Thurs-
day, but is better again
FOR SERVICE.
Large Imported pedigreed Berkshire
Boar will be found for service on 1st
line of Morris.
ALBERT HUGHES.
4 Tourist Cars
EVERY wealt WITIIOVT OiiANOC TO THP
NORTIi'WEST AND
T'AOIrIC COAST -
Fully Equipped With Bedding', Cooking
Range, Etc. Porter In Charge.
For Use Of First And Second Class
Passengers Payment Moderato Borth Rates
From TORONTO
TUESDAYS And SATURDAYS
From NORTH DAY
SUNDAYS and THURSDAYS
TRAIN LEAVES TORONTO 1.45 p.m.
Full particulars front any Canadian Paciftb
Agent or C. B, Fester. D.P.A., Toronto.
GRANDTRUNf SV TEM
Winter Fair, Guelph.
SINGLE FARE
FOR ROUND TRIP.
Good going Doe. 3rd tui 9th. 'Nebel return-
ing until Dec, 12th. The Grand Trunk has
the most convenient servioe to Guelph.
To California and Florida.
Spend the winter in the Delightful winter
reAorte of California and Florida, Fest of
Pullman Dining and Parlor Cars, and direct
oonneetionS.
Mount Clemens Mineral Baths,
tinotoelied treatment for rheumatism,
nervous diseases, ere. Situated near Detroit,
quickly+ and comfortably reaehed by the
Grand Trunk. Secure illustrated boadet
(rent Agentb,
Per t1�kt.s and full lnferfnation call tun L.
EAROLD, TOWS Agent, or to
.1. D. iiie ONAL1)
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D. M. CORDON
DIRECT IMPORTER
Christmas
Wilt Soon Be Here.
And1
we have made ample preparation for the
comfort and convenience of all our customers, and
we have in store for our patrons, some of the gr fitt-
est surprises in the way of Xmas. Presents that have
ever been offered to the purchasing pt"iblic of this
or any other community, Come in and get a share
of our valuable and serviceable Xmas. Presents.
This is the season of the year for Furs—and our
house is just the place to get the right article at the
right price. Men's Fur Coats from $16.50 up.
Men's Fur Caps from $2.00 to $10.00. Ladies' Fur
Jackets in Persian Lamb and Electric Seal, with
Mink Collars and Revers, also in Bokharan and
Astrachan—a11 sizes and prices from $18 to $125.
Also Fur "Caps, Ruffs, Stoles, Muffs and Gauntlets,
in all the latest styles and best qualities of Furs,
and will find our prices lower than others ask.
We have very interesting information to give
out in reference to our latest stock of Ladies' and
Children's Fine Cloth Jackets—it will pay you well
to ask to see them and get our prices.
SHOES AND RUBBERS.
Everything in 'this line either for Ladles, Gents,
Girls or Boys, will be found here and at lowest
prices.
GROCERIES.
We keep the very best that we can buy in
every line, and you can always depend on getting
everything fresh and pure and at right prices.
Wishing each and all of our Friends a very
Merry Xmas. and Happy New Year.
Highest Prices for Trade.
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Christmas Presents
And Where to Get Them.
"The Bee Hive" the Centre'
of Attraction,
On Display For Easy
Choosing.
Special Handkerchief offerings
this week at 5c, 10e, 12zc, 15c, 20e
and 25c in very choice values,
plain, hem -stitched, lace and elab-
orate embroidery edge. An early
selection of Handkerchiefs is al-
ways best.
We alto show the newest in
plain, initial and fancy Silk Hand-
kerchiefs at 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 40,
50, 75c and $1.00.
Dress Lengths—No
Two Mike.
This store is showing a beautiful
range of exclusive Dress Lengths,
no two alike, for Christmas gifts
at per yard ---SO, 60, 75, 85, 90c,
$1,00 and up to $1.75. All the
latest weaves and colorings to se -
led from, A. useful, acceptable
present.
Handsome Silk Waists.
This is a lovely line of Silk Shirt
Waists made to our order and you
will be more than surprised at 'the
money -saving price at which we
offer them ; among the colorings
are black, white, cream, pale blue,
vile green and pink. Prices range
at $2.50, $3.25, $3.50 and $3.75.
We'd like you to see them.
Superb Showing of Men's
Silk Neckwear.
Never have we had the pleasure
of showing such a ma.gniiicient 'asp
sortment of pretty Silk Neckwear
as we have secured for This Store's
Christmas selling—Puffs, Four-in-
hands, Flowing Ends, Bows and
Strings. Na trouble to make a
selection here at 25c, 35e, 40e, 50e.
Useful Oifts For Men
and Boys.
Hosiery, Gloves, Overcoats, Silk
Neckwear, Mufflers, Underwear,
Suspenders, Umbrellas, White and
Colored Shirts, Hdkfs., Hats, Caps,
Suits, etc. It pays to buy them
at the Bee Hive.
There'll Be" Busy Times.
There'll be busy times at TIM
STORE from now until Xmas. shop-
ping is completed. Please shop as
early as possible. An extra staff
will be on hand and we will do our
utmost to wait on you promptly.
Ladies' and °iris' Winter
Jacket Sale.
This week wo make an very Special
offering offering in Ladies` -and Girls' Winter
Jackets. Wo are determined not to
tarry a Jacket over, and you cannot
nfiord to miss the Bargains we have
for you in this department.
Highest Prices Paid. for Poultry, Butter and Eggs.
"T[iE BEE hIVE"
The Keeler Co, — Ifing6am