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The Leading Shoe Store
We wish all a very
Happy and
Prosperous New Year
We have a number of broken
lines in SHOES AND SLIPPERS
which in order to clean up, will
be sold at a sacrifice
J. 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 Flour 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 $ .95 to $ 1.00
Oats, per bushel.... .. .30 to .32
Barley, per bushel .88 to .40
Flour, Star (two-thirds Manitoba) per half Bbl 2 40 to 2.115
Flour, Pastry (all Ontario) " " 2.40 to 200
FIour, (Pure Manitoba) " " 2.50 to 2.75
Flour, low grade, per cwt 1.20 to 1.30
Shorts, per ton 18,00 to 20.00
Bran, per ton 15 00 to 16.00
Chop, per ton 16.00 to 22.00
We will allow 5c per half bbl. off on Flour quotations to
Farmers and others supplying their own bags.
Bring your Chopping to us, as we do
first-class work.
HOWSON, HARVEY & BROCKLEBANK
THE NVINGITAM ADVANCE
NOMINATION MEeTINO.
The electors of Winghaau met on
Monday evening to nominate Mayor,
Councillors and School Trustees. The
following nominations were made: -=-
FOR MAYOR.
Tuos, Bgr4L—By Thos. Armstrong
and D, McDonald,
W. F. VANS•rowc—By Shnon htit-
ellen and R. Anderson.
WM. HOLMES—By Dr. P. Macdonald
and D, U. Gordon,
Messrs, VanStone and Holmes re-
signed, leaving Mr. Thos. Bell, Mayor
of Wingham by acclamation.
FOR COUNCILLORS.
W. F. VanStone, Geo, H. Millikin,
Won. Holmes, D, M. Gordon, Jas. G.
Stewart, Frank Buchanan, A. Cosens,
S. Bennett, David Bell, T, L, Jobb,
W. J. Greer, Thos. Armstrong, Thos.
Gregory.
Of these, a. number resigned, leaving
the following in the field for Council.
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W, F. VanStone, Geo, H. Millikin,
D. M. Gordon, J. G. Stewart, S. Ben-
nett, D. Bell, W. J. Greer, Thos. Arm-
strong.
FOR SCHOOL TRUSTEES.
A. E. Lloyd, J, D. Long, J. J. Hom-
nth, Dr. Irwin,
There being no other nominations
for School Trustees, the above are
elected by acclamation.
Farm For Sale.
Fifty-three acres, being south .1 of the north
hof lot 31, con. 11, East Wawanosh ; 5 acres
ardwood and mixed timber, good frame
house, bank barn, pig pen and sheep house :
good orchard, well at door, spring in milk -
house river runs through corner of farm ;
81 miles from Wingham, 6 from Bolgrr "e,
ei from Whitechurch and St. Helens, T. 'ns
easy; will be sold at a bargain and feed icft
to purchaser if sold right away, as owner is
about buying 100 acres in Elma Tp., and
wishes to move this fall. Apply on the
premises to
J. A. CHAPMAN,
Fordyce P. O., Ont.
Real. Estate Notice.
Would you like to make 10% clear of al
expense on your money? If so. 'I ask you• to
call and see me and I will show you how to do
so. Others have taken advantage of it, why
not you? I have investments that are paying
10 and 12% clear of all expense, and I would
like to get you interested in them.
Start the New Year by making a good safe
investment of your money.
Farm and town property of every discrip-
tion and price, for sale A t your own terms.
Life and Accident Insurance effected.
C. J. MAGUIRE
Real Estate and Business Transfer.
(0ftice—Vanstone Block, Wingham)
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Canadian
Almanac
Canada's Reliable Year Book)
now on sale.
Pocket Diaries
for 1905. A. few in
etock,
Fancy Calendars
Undet'prioed to clear.
COOPER & Co.
(Successors to Alex. Ross)
Auction Sale.
An extensive auction sale of farm
stock, implements, etc., is announced
for Wednesday, Jan. 4th, on lot 8, con.
1, Culross boundary. Terms, twelve
months' credit ; sale begins at one
o'clock in the afternoon. J. Purvis,
auctioneer ; C. Backer, proprietor. See
posters for particulars.
COMMUNICATIONS. .
The admission of a communication in those
columns does not imply that we endorse the
sentiments of the writer.—Editor.
THE NOMINATION MEETING.
Morris.
Miss Rebecca Manors of Manitoba
is visiting her parents on, the 1st,
Mr. Henry Robb of Manitoba is visi-
ting his brother and sisters in Morris.
Mr. and Mrs. Amos. Jewitt of Sault
Ste. Marie, Ont,, are visiting in this
vicinity.
Mr. and Mrs. John Greenaway and
Miss Jennie of Toronto are visiting.
the former's parents.
Mr. and Mrs, James Robertson and
Charlie Robertson of Boissevain, Man„
are visiting relatives here,
In the case of Farrend vs, the muni-
cipalities of Morris and Grey re the
claim of the former, The case is as
follows:—Plaintiff is Isaac E. Farrond,
of lot 10, con, 8, Morris, who asked
that damages by way of compensation
for interference with his water privi-
leges by reason of passing a by-law for
the construction of a drainage work,
known as the Lamont drain, in a na-
tural creek running through the lands.
and leased by the plaintiff and having
its outlet in the little Maitland river
in the Co. of Huron. Lawyer Dicken-
son appeared for plaintiff ; R.Vanstone
for defendant, Morris township, and
IV. Prondfoot, K. C., for defendant,
Grey township. Referee Rankin pre-
sided. The defence put in 17 objec-
tions. Referee held that the only
right to which plaintiff is entitled is a
declaration of right in the stream on
his own lands and the lands leased to
put up a dam and operate it. The
question of costs was disposed of by
giving the plaintiff his costs in the Co.
Court scale and the defendants costs
as between solicitor and clients in Co,
Court also. The costs will amount to
about $450. There will be an appeal.
To the Editor of the Advance.
DEAR Sm.—At the nomination on
Monday evening, Dr. P. Macdonald,
ex -member of Parliament, undertook
to dress down the Mayor and Council-
lors in his usual "parliamentary"(?)
style, and when doing so, did not for-
get the manager of the Electric Light
plant. Not being present, I had no
chance to defend myself and would
not have paid any attention to his
ravings, if innocent parties had not
been attacked. If the Dr. had any
grievance, it was with me, before the
Corporation took over the plant, and
not with the Mayor or Council. We
all know that the Dr.'s recent experi-
ence on Nov. 3rd, has been hard on
his nerves, so we must overlook his
ruffled feelings. But when he stated
that I did not carry out my agreement
with him, he stated what was posi-
tively false. 1 told him distinctly that
I would not give him a flat rate, but
not having a metre when I put his
lights in, I allowed him a flat rate un-
til the metres came, and I at once put
him on the metre rate of 10 cts. per
1000 watts. Shortly after I changed
the rates and gave the Dr. a ten per
cent. better rate than I had promised
him, which he well knows. He has
31 lights in office, house and stable ;
mind it is a doctor's office and then
look at two doctors, one of them Dep-
ty-Speaker, and consider him wanting
a flat rate of 50 cts. a week for 31
lights; didn't want much did he?. I
leave it to the public to say if there
was reason or sense in wanting 31
lights for 50 cts. a week ; but it shows
the size of the soul. I am told he said
that the report of the Council on the
Electric light was a "false statement."
Does he suppose that Mayor Van -
stone, Thos. Bell and Win. Holmes
would issue a "false" statement to the
citizens, or that the Clerk and Treas-
urer would sign a "false" statement.
He says—"all the bills are not in." If
he can show me one bill not included
in the statement issued, I will pay it
myself—come now Dr. Or, if he can
show me where the town suffered loss
through either my neglect, or the
neglect of the Committee, I will give
$50 for charitable purposes ; or if he
can point out where the Council fav-
ored me in preference to the interests
of the town when buying the plant, or
where I tried to influence or bribe any
member of the Council, I will pay one
thousand dollars into the Town Treas-
ury. Further, if Dr. Macdonald can
show where any three ;nen could do
better under the circumstances than
Mayor Vanstone, Wm. Holmes and
Thos. Bell, the Committee, did, I will
give him $100 cash, and that will pay
is electric light for about two years,
and if he then is looking for a "sit,"
he can have mine. But, more to fol-
low, if the dgctor wants it.
W. H. GREEN.
Belmore.
Mr. H. P. Harrison's house and lot
in the village has been purchased by
Mr. Win. Chittick. -
Mr. and Mrs. D. Stuart and Mr. and
Mrs. J. Abraham spent Xmas Monday
at the home of Mr. R. Metcalfe.
Mr. Collins, teacher in our village,
left on Friday morning to spend Xmas
and New Year's at his home in Mans-
field.
We are pleased to see Miss Emma
Edwards, who has been teaching at
Skipness, home for her Christmas
holidays.
Win. Irwin, sen., and family, moved
from their farm last week, and are
now nicely settled in their new home
at Wroxeter.
Messrs. D. Terriff and A. Gallagher,
of Owen Sound Business College, also
T. Kirby of Toronto, are holidaying at
their respective homes here.
Miss F. Bremner has returned from
the hospital, Clinton, much better for
the very successful operation perform-
ed by Dr. Gunn of that town.
The Xmas tree held in the Methodist
church last Thursday evening was
quite a successful affair, both in point
of program and crowd ; financially,' it
was all that could be desired.
Miss Jennie McKee leaves on Satur-
day of this week to enter the City
Hospital, New York, as a nurse in
tr'tining. The course will cover a pe-
riod of three years ; we wish her every
success.
Rev. Mr. Radford, who has recently
been inducted to the pastorate of the
Presbyterian Church here, has become
established in his new home and made
a very favorable impression upon those
fortunate enough to make his ac-
quaintance.
Mr. Will Edwards, proprietor of the
saw -mill here, had the misfortune to
have the fore -finger of his right hand
and part of his third taken off by the
circular saw, while engaged at his
work. This will mean a serious loss
at this busy season of the year.
Grey.
Miss Cora Tuck of Clifford is holi-
daying with her friend, Miss Julia
Frain,
Mr. and Mrs. James Cutt of Blyth
spent Xmas. in this vicinity. They
are always welcome visitors.
Mr. Wall of Ilarriatoir occupied the
pulpit hi Roe's church last Sabbath
morning. The choir rendered two
very apploptiite Maros. *ahem,
THE COUNTY COUNCIL.
West Wawanosii.
Ernest Sherwood has been engaged
as teacher for Belfast school for the
year 1005.
S. G. Pentland, of the Me is in very
poor health and is at present under.
the doctor's care.
On Thursday evening of last week a
pleasant time was spent at the re-
sidence of Jas. Mallough, Ashileld, the
occasion being the marriage of hi&
daughter Frances, to Clias. Agar, of
West Wawanosh.
John Bailie, a pioneer of West Wa-
wanosh, who has been for some time
endeavoring to recuperate his health
in Goderich, has. decided to conic and
live with his daughter, Mrs. A. Kirk,
Saratoga, He arrived there last Tues-
day. We hope the venerable gentle-
man will be restored to good health
again,
A congregational meeting of the
Auburn Presbyterian church was held
last Monday evening and decided to
open the new church on the 15th day
of January, Rev. Messrs. Fletcher,
Stewart and Anderson will be the
preachers. The united choirs of Au-
burn and Smith's Hill will sing, as-
sisted D, McGill. There will be a
tea -meeting on Monday evening.
The teacher and pupils of S.S. No. 5,
Morris, have reason to congratulate
themselves on the grand success of the
examination held in connection with
their school on Tuesday,,Dec. 22nd. In
spite of the extremely stormy day, the
visitors came out in large numbers,
and by one o'clock the school was com-
fortably filled. The teachers present
were the Misses Cunningham, Man-
ning, Graham and Woods, and Messrs.
Allison, Fraser, Montgomery, Weir
and W. E. Bryans. After the classes
had been examined by the visiting
teachers, Rev. A. E. Jones of Belgrave
delivered a short address, encouraging
the pupils and parents in their interest
in school work, after which there were
a few short speeches given by the
ratepayers ; then the pupils Sang
"Christmas Bells," and all joined in
singing "God save the King." In the
evening the concert, which was gotten
up by the young people of the section,
was a grand success. Rev. J. Hastie
occupied the chair, and a well -selected
program was given. Special mention
must be made of our outside talent—
the Misses Sharpe of Rrussels and Mr.
H. Wightman of Wingham, whose se-
lections were appreciated by all. The
proceeds, which amounted to $26.60,
are to be used in purchasing a library
for the school.
MR. EDITOR.
Sir :--•I have been informed that a
statement is in circulation, that I vot-
ed against a County grant to aid in
filling up the roadway above high
water mark known as the Prairie,
south of Wingham. If you refer to
the County Council's report of Febru-
ary 18th, 1904, page 30, you will find
that not only did I vote for the grant,
but I went one better and claimed the
County was responsible for bridging
the river above "high water mark, '
providing a safe highway for every
aay in the year. I even went further
still,which you will find on page 80
of the above report.
The stand I took on the question of
Pedlars' License Was quite in accord
with the views voiced by the deputa-
tion of merchants who waited on the
Council, that is—a scheme that would
drive out non-residents or force then;
to contribute to the revenue of the
county.
I also, as you will know, used my
influence to encourage higher educa-
tion in our Public schools by an in-
crease to the Continuation School
Grant, believing it in the best interests
of our people, financially as well as
otherwise. My action in defending
e sment of Division the county ass Ion No. s i
7 should commend itself to right, -
thinking and intelligent electors.
There are many other questions
that I might draw your attention to,
but let the above suffice. I have rep-
resented Division No. I during two
terms, faithfully and I believe effl-
ciently. Upon the strength of that
record I again appeal for the support
of the ratepayers of the several mimi-
c' p lities comprising Division No. 7.
Thanking ail for past favors, I wish
all a Happy New Year.
M. at ocicu.ti1-'.
Belgrave.
The Christmas tree entertainment
on Friday evening last was a pro-
nounced success. The program was a
varied and pleasing- one, consisting of
songs, carols, recitations, drills, col-
ored minstrels, etc. Before the close
an address was read and a handsome
Gold Watch was presented to Miss
Maggie McClelland, the esteemed or-
ganist of the Church. The rector,
Rev. Mr. Edmonds, read the address
and the presentation was made by
two little girls,. Annie Brydges and
Josephine Johnson. Much praise is
due to Mr. McCulla, the station -master
and his good wife, for the pains they
took and. the talent displayed in train-
ing the children. A. very pleasant
evening was spent and the proceedings
terminated about 10.30. The usual
bags of candies were distributed to
the children, and the presents from
the tree.
Salem.
There will be League in this place
next Thursday evening at 7.30.
We are pleased to see Jas. Robinson
able to be out again after his recent
illness.
Mr. and Mrs. James Musgrove of
Essex are at present visiting friends in
this part.
The entertainment, which was held
here last Friday evening, proved a
decided success, the children' doing
their part well ; the proceeds amount-
ing to $23.
Amongst those who spent Xmas.
with friends in this part were—Mr.
Chrysler of Hamilton, Mrs. Jas. Flout. -
ming of London, Miss Mitchell of
Ethel, Miss Mosgrove of Toronto, Mr.
and Mrs. Amer of Wroxeter.
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Langside.
We soon expect to hear wedding
bells if a busy dessinaker and a pros-
perous looking young man from the
Northwest are any signs,
A very successful school concert
was held in the Foresters' Hall on
Monday evening. A splendid pro-
gram consisting of drills, recitations,
actresses and singing was given by
the pupils ; also anumber of select
dialogues were given by local talent.
That the singing of Mr. Green of
Lucknow and the Misses Johnson and
Robertson of Lucknow pleased the au-
dience was proved by the repeated en
chores. Too lunch praise cannot be
given Miss Milne for the decided suc-
cess of the concert and the pains she
must have bestowed on her class of
girls in order to ho through those
drills so creditably. Receipts of the
evening were $27 which go to lay the
foundation of a odiouI library,
In accordance with the municipal
statutes the municipal fathers of
West Wawanosh held their last
regular meeting on the 15th inst. All
the members were present and the
council and officials were busily en-
gaged winding up business for the year
1904 The nomination of candidates
for the township council for 1905 will
be held,in the township hall on Mon-
day, the 20th inst., commencing at 12
o'clock noon, It is rumored that, as
the retiring reeve is to be a candidate
for the next term as county council-
lor, Win. Cameron, who has been for
several years councillor, is to be a
candidate for the reeveship, also that
there will be a number of new aspir-
ants, along with the three members
of the council of 1904. The retiring"
reeve, W. McQuillan, is making an
energetic canvass for the County
Council.
Blyth.
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E. Wilford of Toronto University is
home of a two weeks' vacation.
Alex. taylor, Reeve of Port Stanley,
visited his aged parents, Mr. and Mrs.
John Taylor, during the Xmas. holi-
days.
High Mass was celebrated at mid-
night, Christmas eve, in the R. 0.
church ; Father Pinnsoneault conduct-
ed. the services.
Miss Nellie Kelly of Clinton, Miss
Edna Hamilton of Toronto and Peter
Douglas of Hamilton were home Tor
Xmas. vacation.
Friday, Dec. 23rd, was nomination
day. There were no new men brought
out to oppose the old Council, and the
Clerk declared the Reeve and Coun-
cillors elected liy acclamation :—Reeve
Sloan, Councillors Metcalf, Stothers,
McElroy and Dr. Milne ; A. Elder,
Clerk and Treasurer for 1905.
The annual meeting of L. 0. L. No.
963 was held in the Orange hall, on
Monday evening, when the following
officers were elected :—W. M.—N. B.
Gerry ; D. M.—Fred Haggitt ; Chap-
lain—John Magill ; Rec.-Sec.—A. H.
Plummer ; Fin. -Sec. --Joseph Taman ;
Treas.—John Wilford ; Dir. Cer.—W.
Bryant ; Lecturer—Rich. Pratt ; Com-
mittee—Robert Vint, A. McNally, Jas.
Gibson, Arthur Sims, A. Taylor. The
auditors appointed, examined the
books and found the lodge in good
financial standing.
NOTICE.
The annual meeting of the Turn -
berry Agricultural Society will be
held in the Council Chamber, at the
Town Hall, Wingham, on Wednesday,
January 11th, 191)5, at 1 o'clock p. in.
J. J. MOFFAT, H. B. ELr.IOTT,
President Secretary
GRMNUjTUNK INTtittX
Special Rates For
New Year's
SINGLE FARE Between all
Stations in Canada
Good Going Dec. 81st, Jan. let and
2nd. Returning until Jan. 3rd,
Single Fare and One -Third
Good Going Deo. 80th, 81st, Jan. let
and 2nd. Valid returning until
January 4th.
For tickets and full information call on L.
HAROLD, Town Agent., or to
J. D. MCDONALD
District Passenger Agent, Toronto.
New Years
SINGLE FARE
Good going Dao. 81, 1904, and January
1 and 2, 1905, valid for return
until January 8, 1905.
FARE AND ONE-THIRD
Going December 80 and 81, 1944, and
January 1 and 2, 1905, returning
until January 4, 1905,
bnbetwee n all station. In Cannula, Port Arthur
a Rad.
8'al1A t 0. B,Pwtir"D.I,i►e To to to
Thursday, December 29, 1904
D. M. CORDON
DIRECT IMPORTER
Look Out For
D. M. GORDON'S
Mammoth Reduction
Cash- Sale
OF ALL
DRY GOODS, FURS,
UNDERWEAR, BLANKETS,
SHOES and RUBBERS.
Bargains! Bargains!
COMMENCING
Saturday, Dec'r. 31st, 1904
Highest Prices for Trade.
With This Issue of
The Advance
The Bee llive"n
(The Keeler Co., Wingham)
Extend Their New Year Greeting,
Wishing One and All a
Happy and Prosperous 1905.
The closing week of 19o4 will be marked with
special Big Selling at This Busy Store. There'll be a
hum of Bargains in The Hive from one end of the
store . to the other, which you cannot in your own in-
terests, afford to miss. A few of the lines are—Hand-
kerchiefs, Table Napkins, Table Linens, Towels, Dress
Goods, Wrapperettes, Flannelettes, Fancy Waist Lengths,
Ladies' Fancy Collars, Men's Silk Neckwear, Underwear,
Hosiery, Gloves, Corsets, Blankets, white Quilts, Lace
Curtains, Men's white and colored Shirts, Ladies' and
Girls' Jackets, Men's and Boys' Overcoats, Ladies' Capes,
Merl's Caps, Ladies' Golf Jackets, Wool Fascinators, Em-
broideries, Lace Goods, Etc.
GREAT BARGAINS THIS
WEEK AT
THE BEE HIVE"
The Keeler Co. - - Wingham
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