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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1905-03-30, Page 9Supplement To The Wingham Advance Winghatn, Ont., Thursday, March 30th, 1905. Brussels. Monthly Horse Fair will be held in Brussels on Thursday, April Oth. Last week the Cober & Sons Carri- age Works shipped a car load of bug- gies to Calgary, N. W, T. There were 88 buggies and 2 delivery wagons in the consignment. This firm have also filled other orders in this Province and are pushing business at a lively rate. Tho summons came to Mrs. Baeker last Tuesday morning quite unexpect- edly. She had been confined to her bed for a while but nothing of a very serious character was expected and she was able to eat her breakfast as usual that morning. A smothering spell followed and the physician was sum- moned shortly after 9 o'clock but the old lady passed away a few minutes after his arrival. Mrs. Baeker was 78 years of age. A meeting of East' Huron Farmers' Institute directors was held in the Spring Millinery Opening Miss Boyd Desires to thank the ladies of Wingham and vicinity for their attendance at her Millinery Opening on Tues- day, and for the orders placed upon her books. Ladies are still invited to call and inspect our dis- play. All orders shall re- ceive our most careful at- tention. Council Chamber, Brussels, President McMillan in the chair. The other Directors present were Jno, McTag- gart, Wm. Perrie, Win, Michie, W. H. McCracken and W. H. Kerr, the bad roads no doubt detaining many from attending. An appropriate re- solution of condolence was passed to he forwarded to Mrs. Hood, widow of the late Secretary. It was moved, seconded and carried that the sum of $30, be paid Mrs. Hood in full as re- muneration for the services of Mr. Hood, P. A. McAirthur, a well known young man of Grey township, was appointed Secretary -Treasurer for the Institute, the books to be handed over to him as soon as the Acting, Secretary -Treasurer completes the re- turns of recently held supplementary meetings. On motion the Secretary was instructed to issue bills for the Fruit Institute meeting to be held in the Town Hall, Brussels. Thursday of next week, March 30th at 2 o'clock. It was agreed to hold the next annual meeting of the Institute in Brussels on Tuesday, June 6th, commencing at 1.30 pan., for the election of officers, receiving the Auditors' report, &c. Branch Director is urged to make a canvas for new members so as to be able to report at the annual meeting. Membership books will be promptly supplied on application to the Secre- tary, Brussels 1'. O. Howick. Roads are impassable in many places ; but spring is hi sight. Many in Howick regretted to hear of the demise of Mrs. A. Dulteage of Wingham. The Howick Agricultural Society have decided to hold a Spring Stallion show in Gorrie this spring. Rev. Mr. Walker of Essex, who has accepted a call as pastor of the Baptist church, preached last Sabbath at 2.30 p.m., and will continue until further notice. Mr. P. Brown, of Clifford, with his men are busily engaged cutting out the stock in the mill here since selling the machinery to a Mr. Thompson of Parry Sound, Win, Wade, jr., of Fordwich, has purchased the Congregational church on the 12th con., and will tear it down and will remove the material to reno- vate his dwelling and to erect a driv- ing shed, The sale at D. S. Milne's was a suc- cess, cattle sold at a great price, some cows went. as high as $50 and others in proportion. Mr, Milne and fancily will leave for Saskatoon, N. W. T., at an early date, where he will follow the pursuit of his present occupation. Jacques of the 2nd con., moved his family to Manitoba where he will try his fortune in the future. Mr. Jacques has been a, resident of Howick all his life and will be missed by his neigh- bors and friends of the township, COUNCIL MELTING Council met on Saturday in Gorrie, pursuant to adjournment. Members all present except Councillor hinters. The Reeve in the chair, minutes of last meeting read and approved. Councillors Gowdy and Underwood reported to the Council that they had got legal advice as directed by the Council with reference to the culvert on the 10th con. Moved by Messrs. Hainstaek and Underwood that the Council take no action in closing up said culvert—Car- ried. Moved by Messrs. Gowdy and Hainstock that the following accounts be paid :—Jas. Clark $4 for fixing pitch holes ; R. Ross $9.45 for uncol- lectable taxes for the year 1904 ; L, Elliott $1,30 for repairs on H. & W. bdy., Howick share ; R. Ross $62.50 for salary as collector for 1904 ; R. Russel $5 for attention to lockup 1904. Council adjourned to meet in Ford- wieh, the 3rd Saturday in April. -i•-.t••f•-f•d�1•�i••i••i•l•i-•:•-I..l•.i•d•.i-•E••F-•f••F••i- Milliner DISPLAY M The undersigned will open • the Spring Millinery Season -- with models of the best de- — «. signs, illustrating what fash- -ion has decreed for 1905. The ladies of Wingham and vicinity will find here a large, — well. assorted and varied stook of " the latest material, embracing everything new and in vogue for millinery uses. The largest and best stock of street and ready-to- wear Hats to be seen anywhere. Thanking my many customers «, for past patronage, and soliciting •� a call. .�. 11.0 Imo On Tuesday of Iast week Mr. •++++ Mrs. Aley