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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1910-08-25, Page 5THE W i!. H4$ TOTES,, AU UST 0 O*V INOW FOR THE1 BOYS Get ready early for the re -opening of school 1 25 per cent discount off Boys two and -three piece suits during August which means a saving of from 95 cents to $2.12 on a suit. tioREetUGH, A quiet weddipg Wes oeletirated in. St, Gogo ahuroh, Thursday morniugt when Miss. Mist' Wilhelmina 'Mat V, i9• inn, daughter of Mao, Vivian, west street,. beoame the bride of Sand ereoa MoMillan. The ceremony wasperformed at six o'clock by the reotor, Rev, Mark. Turnbull, The bride was given away by her brother•in•law, Frank H. Brown, of Kalamazoo, Minh. A, Roy Adams played the wedding march, Persuaded by his ooinpanionel. Sunday afternoon to jump into the waters of the. harbor, over 2Q feet deep, George Os. cord, of Peterboro, lost his lite. Qssord, who was about 30 years of age, was em- ployed on the new elevator building, and came here only a short time ago. With a couple of companions lie went in bathing at the beach, and finally the others went into the harbor, between the piers. The others were able to swim, but Ossord was not. Someone called to him to julep in, and he did so. Immediately he began to struggle, and the others were unable to get him out. It was 40 minutes before the body was discovered. EAST WA\YANOSH. Mr, Norman B, MoLeod, of Toronto is visiting at the home of Mr. Harry Mo Gee, 12th line. Mr Norman Chamberlain, of Birm ingham, Eogland has been visiting for a few days with old friends on the 12th line. a Mr. and Mrs. James Robertson, of Seattle, Wash„ were visiting last week at the home of former's brother, Mr. Geo. T. Robertson, 10th line. 'McGee & Campbell' OLOTHIERS AND MEN'S FURNISHERS. 4••••••••+•+•+++++•+•++4.+• •••••••••••••••••++++•••••••• • • IHANNA'S STORE! NE• • • • •• • • 2 • •• • • N. • • " We have just added to our stock a large assortment of new Fall and Winter Mantles in all the new Diagonal $ Cloths in the newest shades. Varying in prices and • styles. • tt4 1- Ladies' and Childrn's Golf Jackets in different $ shades. • We have also a large shipment of New Fall Dress Goods and Trimmings in every shade and price for the clming season, Ladies are invited to call and inspect our stock. GENT S FURNISHINGS. • SUMMER RECORDS QF CHILDREN'S DEATHS Reoorde show that by far the greatest number of deaths among little one oo• our during the bot summer months, The excessive beat, the difiioulty in keeping the baby's milk sweet, improper toed all tend towards bringing on those dreaded baby troubles—cholera infan• tom, diarrhoea, dysentery and other stomach and bowel troubles, To guard agatnet these troubles Baby's Own Tab lets should be kept in the house. An 000aeional dose of the Tablets will pre, vent these deadly yammer complaints or cure them if they come on suddenly, Mrs. 0, Morin, Ste. Tito, QM/ , Gaye; "My baby suffered from. a severeat tank of cholera infantnm, but after gie ing him Baby's Own Tablets the trouble disappeared and he regained health splendidly," The tablets are sold by medicine dealers or by mail at 25 perste a box from The Dr. Williams' Medicine On, Brookville, -Ont, KINLOSS. Death oame with spelling suddenees to Joseph Ohatreau at the residence of his son- in law, Mr. Geo. Hodgins, on the 10th oonoeseion of Kinloss, Thursday eve. Mr, Ohatreau, it appears had been working in the grain mow, planing back sheaves as they were forked from the wagon. When the last sheaf had been forked up, someone made a remark to that effeot."Yes", replied Mr. Ohatreau as he received it,"this is the last sheat" ; and immediately fell backward and in a moment expired. Mr. Ohatreau had form- erly been a farmer in Greenooh. Recently he disposed of his farm, and with his wife was paying a visit to his son-in-law He was in his 57th year, and up to the time of his death was a . man of powerful physique. • •• • • • • • • •• • • • - - We have up-to-date Men's Furnishings in Ready - I, Made Suits, also Tweeds and cheviots for Tailored Suits. 2 Youths' and Boys' Suits in all sizes and styles. • We have a nice line of Sweaters in Navy and Cardinal. Also a complete stock of Men's. j and Caps for the fall season. »i. 2 • for school boys, and Boys' Hats • • GROCERIES. • �• We have a full stock of Spices .and Vinega•s ole the pickling season. 140 All Groceries Fresh. Orders given will have best attention and prompt delivery. • r IHANNA • • - - ••• 1 for i • •. ourI iiCO � 2 • • • CLINTON. About 4 o'plook Monday morning this district was visited by a severe thunder storm. Hail and lightning resulted in ooneiderable damage being done, J Granger, of the 13th con., Hallett, and J. McGee of the first oon., Goderioh towhship, both had their barns burned by lightning. Several other oases are reported of horses, colts, cattle and birds having been struck, George Watt, Joe Shipley, and L Weir being loser&. All telephone and telegraph wires were out of business for a short time. Boys here picked up 50 dead birds under two trees. large and r CULROSS, Mr. Fred Arkell and his sister.in-law, Mrs. 13eter Arkell, met with a some- what seriousaccident while driving from town on Friday, Aug.!' 12th, about noon. When near Mr. Goodfellow's gate the'horse shied at a stone ou the roadside and overturned the boggy. The top of the buggy was up at the time and the occupants trailed some distance be- fore the horse was stopped. Mrs, Ark - ell was badly shaken up and was at first thought to be badly hurt. She has however, suffered very little from the accident. LUcg.NGW. A terrifio thunder storm, ono of the worst experienced in years, passed over this section Monday morning. Blinding flashes of lrghtniag and deafening peals of thunder accompanied by a downpour of rain whioh continued from shortly after midnight until daybreak. In less than an hour after its commencement the sky was lit by the fires of burning buildings. Within a dietanoe of four miles from Luoknow three barns were burning at the same time, and there were three others at a gaeater dis- tance. Five of these were large build- ings filled with grain. Locally the streets were flooded, drains chocked, and standing grain and garden growth beaten to the ground. The fall extent of the damage done is not yet known. The storm was some- what of a oyolontcal nature, and seem- ingly travelled in circles. Ali kinds of Protium taken as Cash, PHONE 70. • .i•+•••.•+•••••+ •••4••.•••• ••••:40414:40+++++44+44470+044 0 1 AUBURN. Monday of last week Martha Nichol• son, beloved wife of Temple Clark, of this locality paid Nature's debt, aged 37 years, 6 months and 12 days. Deceased was a daughter of the late Thos. Nichol- son, of Auburn, and was married to her now bereft partner 10 years ago. They lived at Dangannon for nine years, where Mr. Clark followed his trade as tailor, but about a year ago they became residents of Auburn, Mrs. Clark living here with her mother while her husband took a trip to the West for the benefit of his health. The cause of Mrs. Clark's death was child birth, the baby being still born. She leaves no family. To mourn her demise, in addition to her husband, she is survived by her mother, three brother&, Albert, of Wapelia, Sask.; John, of Earl Grey, Sask., and Jas., of Dungannon, and two sisters, Mrs. Jas. Mutoh, of Auburn, and Miss Lizzie, of Buffalo. Deceased was a faithful member of the English Churoh. HOWICK. The grim reaper has once again been busy, Mr. William John Montgomery, of the 14th concession, having passed over to the silent majority on Wednes- day, Aug. 17. The deceased was born in Matilda township some 66 years ago, but for a number of years had resided in Howiok township, where by hard work he had accumulated ooneiderable property, being the owner of a 150 sore farm, well stocked. Mr. Montgomery never married, and breathed his last at the home of his sister, Mre. Wm. Finlay. Died, at her home on lot 18, con. 2, Howiok, on Thursday, August Bili, Mre, Adam Faust, in her Goth year. Mrs, Faust was born near Stratford on Nov. 7th, 1846 and, the family later moved to the township of Wallace, near Listowel. Here she was married to Adam Faust about 40 years ago, and Battled with her husband on the farm where the family now reside. After a long busy. and useful life, Mrs. Faust died as she had lived -honored, trusted and loved. Her ohristian life was beau- tiful from its begining to its close and through the vicissitudes and sorrows that she met in the way, her faith in God never wavered. But she has left ne and to -day there is another grave in our .cemetery that hides all that is mor- tal of a true and noble woman, She leaves to mourn her demise four sons and three daughters; John T. of Chi - ',ago: Wm, of Fairfax, Man.; George at home; Harry at Carnegie, Man.; Annie at home; Mrs, Alex, McCabe of Kurtz• ville, and Margaret at home. The Penman Company Will establish a branch at Brantford to employ five hundred girls, There were 100 264 vvorlong days s lost In the 20 trade disputes in Canada dur- ing July, TWO hundred and twelve arms and 10,272 employee, were effected, bight dieprites were settled during the month. ISA RD'S 0 Remnants and Odds and and Ends Regardless of Cost. BIG CLEAN UP .OF REMNANTS OF ALL KINDS AFTER THE BIG. SALE We have gone through the stock and taken out SHORT LENGTHS of DRESS GOODS, MUSLINS, GINGHAMS; SHIRTINGS, COTTONADES, FLANNELETTES, TOWELLINGS, LACES, CRETONNES,, CARPETS, MATTINGS, COTTONS, Etc. Look on Centre Tables for Bargains. A Harvest of Values. "Great Chances for Saving." H. E. ISARD & CO. OLUEYALE. Mr John Gardiner, former mail carr• ler here, is renewing old acquaintances in the village. Miss Mina Haney is visiting friends in Toronto. Mies Pearl Andrews is visiting her brother and sister in Hawtrey. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Smith and Miss Isabelle Watson were vietting the latt- er's father at Balgrave on Sunday. A severe electric storm passed over this vioinity early l ionday morning and destroyed the empty barn of Mr. Silas Johnston on concession 1 of Tarnberry , also killing two cattle.. Rev. Mr. West and family after a month's holiday at Bruce B saoh . Rev. Mr. Barnett of Dorchester was the guest of Rev. Mr. West on his re- turn from holidays at Brnoe Beach. Messrs Dail and Stewart will finish their oontract on the abutments of the bridge on the 6th concession of 'Tarn - berry this week. Quite a number of the farmers finish- ed harvest in this vioinity on Saturday. Mr. J. M. Smith finished harvest and threshing on the 17th. Who can beat that? ST. HELENS. The old-timers' concert and social in connection with Calvin Church was a pronounced success in every respeot. A bountiful supper was served in Mrs. Miller's orchard, after which the ohnroh was filled to overflowing by the audience that gathered for the program of the evening. Several seleottone were ren- dered by the choir of old boys and girls under the masterly direction of W. S. MoOrostie, a former precentor in the oongregational praise, 'and although there were "a few quavers in their voices" it was abundantly demonstrated that there must have been torrents o$ song in the St.. Helens ohnroh in days gone by. Reminisoent addresses were delivered by Rey. James Wilson, an old boy who is now minister of Dovercourt Road ohnroh, Toronto, and who noted as chairman, to the great delight of the audience; Rev. 0. M. Rutherford, of Dungannon; Mr. Leokhart, of Wing - ham, who was for a long time an honor ed elder of the congregation; Reeve Joynt and R. D. Cameron, of Luoknow. A very pleasing feature of the re -union was the presence of 14 ronto, whose hnaban three years as the fir ed minister of the St. aced stations, which was oleo his firstand only pastoral charge. Mrs. Leask reoeiv- ed a genuine welcome from the congre- gation as she stepped forward to say a few words relative to the experiences of the minister and his family in the pion- eer stage of the oharch's history. Leask, of To. �rved for twenty egularly ordain- elens and aseooi• are home Gordon V+lagan was sentenced to im• prison Ment, with the lash, at Berlin, Ont., for assaulting a young girl, This is the fourth case in whioh the lash has been prescribed for prisoners at Berlin within a month. Pte, W. A, Moir, the insane London morderer, was captured Saturday a fter- poon near St. ids by Conetables gel 1toNamara an d Pay, of Niagara ar a y, Falls. Oontraay to expectations, he Was taken without trouble. He was working to Fred Bailer, who has fruit farm within five miles of the Palls. AU BURN. On Wednesday, Augast 17th,: the marriage took place of Mies Clara E. Huston, daughter of Mrs. Oharlee Huston, Ripley, Ont., to Mr. J. Ernest Robertson of Walkerton, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Robertson, Auburn, at the home of the bride. The Rev. J. 0. Pomeroy, Kincardine,' officiated. The bride was given away by her brother Mr. Alfred Huston, and wore a pretty dress of soft cream silk embroidered voile. The house was decorated with a profusion of pink and white flowers, a basket of which was carried by the flower girl, Mies Marjorie Lyon, in pale bine, of Londesboro' Ont. After de- jenner, Mr. and Mrs. Robertson left for southern Ontario, the going -away dress being navy blue, with a touch of gold, and tasoan bat. They will reside in Walkerton, where they will be at home after October 1. Some of those present from a distance were Mr. and Mrs John Robertson, Mr. Howard Robertson, Auburn, Ont ; Mr. Charles Robertson, Melton; Miss J. McElhanney, Mr. Ar- thur Mahoney. Toronto; Mise Aima Huston, Fort William; Mr. and Mre. George Tervit, Wiugham, and D1r. and Mrs J. J. Henderson, Laoknow. conveyed to her many hearty oengratu- lations and good wishes. Mre. Hood is remarkably active and well for a person of her years and we hope this condi- tion of affairs may continue, She is well cared for by her daughter, Maas Hood, who resides with her mother. GREY. We are pleased to hear that Wilber Baker, of Granton, who has passed through a siege of typhoid fever, is poll- ing up well and is able to be about once more. The township rate of taxes for local purposes this year will be 2;e mills on the $; On rate 11; and general school assessment 158/100. Total rate will be a trifle lower than in 1909 Mies Maggie Livingstou, who resides in Detroit, returned to her home after a very pleasant visit bare. She was no- oonipanied by her neioes, Isabel and Winnifred Hudson. Gordon Hadeon is extending his stay here for a few weeks. The peopie of this community were greatly startled Wednesday evening, Aug. 17th, by the sad news that Angus Lamont, an old and well known resident Moved by W, J. Johnston, seconded by 0, B Wilkinson, that Reeve be em* powered to pay drain contractors as per amount allowed by Engineer's certifi- cate. Carried.. Moved by J. Short - reed, seconded by W. J. Johnston, that the rate for towhship purposes be struck at 3 2/10 mills on the dollar and the Clerk prepared a by-law oonfirming the same. Oarried. A tender was received from Crowley and McDonald for the oonatrnction of the Marray—Lamb, Jermyn, McCall. and Nichol drains, but as this tender was about 25 per cent above the En- gineer's estimate, it was moved by T. McCracken, seconded by O. B. Within, son, that we do not accept this tender but instruct the Clerk to advertise for tenders for next meeting. Carried. Morris Council have about ten thous- and dollars ($10,000) worth of Munici- pal Drainage work on hand and are ask- ing for tenders at the next meeting. A petition was presented by J. Jer- myn and others praying for a drain to be constructed under the Municipal Drainage Act. On motion by McOrack- en and Johnston, the petition was en- tertained and the Clerk instructed to of the 7th con,, had dropped dead about notify Engineer Roger to examine the 6.45 that evening. He had his tea as locality and make hie report, The following accounts were paid:— usual and was working in the driving I W. H. Kerr, on printing contract, $20; shed when the call oame, death being J. Grasby, farm bridge on Cole drain, $155; Kirkby & Batton, part payment on Smith drain contract, $300; H. Kirkby, gravel, $6 20; B Al000k, gravel, $3.78; Wm. Bird, work on road, $3; Geo. Al- oo.k, shovelling gravel. $1.25; R. Vint, abntmente, $860; W. J. Geddes, inspect- ing bridge on Kelly drain and Crutch - shanks bridge, $52; W. J. Geddes, grav- el, $3.50; W. Turvey, drain acrose con- cession, $3 50; Thos. Warwick, gravel, $4 55; W. Wilkiuson, gravel, $3.92; J. Hopper, gravel, $3 64; Wm. Skelton, gravel, $2.31; Gao. Pierce, gravel, $3 01; D. Sommerville, gravel, $4.34; -Robert Oraig, gravel, $8 63; Jas. Peacock, grav- el, $8.19; Andrew Pollock, gravel, $9.84: Jae. Oraiokahank, gravel, $6 65; Wm. Henderson, nee of scraper, 50c; Jos. Bewley, gravel, $3 50; R. J. Oockerline, gravel, $5 00; George Pierce, gravel, $9.49; William Salter, gravel, $5 80: Robt. Newcombe, gravel, $4 20; J. H. Sellers, gravel, $3.50; P. J. Kelly, grav- el, $4.62; W. Taylor, gravel and dam- ages, $2.28; Municipal World, supplies, $7,10; Bell Telephone, 65c. Council adjonraed to meet again on Monday, Sept. 19th, at 10 o'olook. A. MAClawah, Clerk. almost instantaneous. Mr. Lamont was 73 years of age and had been in failing health, with his heart, for the past year. Mrs. Lamont and family will share large- ly in the sympathy of the community in their sudden bereavement. HEt MORE. Mr. John Hamilton of Toronto is visiting relatives in this vicinity. Rev. D. Rogers of Seaforth pail a flyingivisit to„the burg last week. Mrs. (Rev.) D. Reeve and daughter retnraed to their home on Monday after spending a couple of weeks with her mother, Mrs, Lowry. Rev. Mr. McLennan, of Toronto, occupied the pulpit in the Presbyterian church for the laettwo Sundays. Misses Emma and Nellie Ohittick, of New York are spending a few weeks at their home here. Mrs. Jeffrey is visiting relatives at Toronto and Port Parry. Miss Lizzie McKee left last week to take. charge of her school south of Gerrie. Mies Emma Edwards of Gorrte visited friends in this vicinity last week. The storm laat Monday morning onus. Itr,YTs. ed considerable da nage in this locality. This week Court Ivy Leaf, No. A05, Dave Haskins' barn was etrnok by light - Blyth, L 0. F. is being represented at niug and completely destroyed, Several F. III"' cattle id the neighborhood were struck the High Court in Hamilton by calf and Rev. W. H. Hartley, now oft also. Durham, but a member of Blyth 0aurt. Mr. August Miller has The former held otlioisl position for blacksmith shop. He hue years and may do so again. Monday of last week H. D. Gillead, who has been teller in thetlyth branch of the Bank of Hamilton f some time, left for a short visit with •relativoe 10 London from 'which city he goes to Wiunipeg to take a position in the Northern Crown Bank. Many triennia in town and looality wish him the beat stiedesa attainable. Tuesday 61 last 'week tars George e Hood, a worthy resident of Blyth, Cele• brated her 80th birthday and entertained a Company of relatives and near friends to tea in honor 0f, the occasion, who ed an tup•to•dato buggy. brisk. enlarged his also pnrohas- Baainess is ratmit15 03ahoil met at one o'clock Monday, August lath, in the Township Hall, 5lenbere •11 present, Reeve in the ohair. Minato of last meeting read and adopt• ed, tired els appeared Brae e W. Kerr, of PP , in behalf of the dtreotore of the East Huron Fair, asking a grant ter same. On motion by J. Shortreed and 0. B.. Willineen a grant of $10 was made. 0 Niagara Falls, Ont., having less than. 12,000 population, has been refused the askei-for free nail delivery. Only $25,000 of the Government ap- propriation of a million dollars for the proteotlon of railway oroa.sings has been. spent. Zingana, an Italian keeper of, a beer saloon at Oobalt, was shot in the arm by unknown parties during a row in hie plane. A million -dollar farm implement establishment has been secured by the town of Welland without offering a. bones. It le reported at L Anion that the 0. P. from spur line f om B 'imam Orchard Beach, Lake Erie. The mine pany ie also said to be a prospeotive pur- chaser fol the Port Stanley Railway.