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The Wingham Times, 1911-05-11, Page 1• THS WINCiHAli'I TIMES: VOL, XL. NO. 2049. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 11 1911 Si A YEAR IN ADVANCE RED CEDAR FLAKES The best moth preventive known. Agreeable odor. Easily removed. Sure in effects. The most conven- ient. The most cleanly. Use "Mothine" for the Buf- falo Moth, Walton McKibbon THE DRUGGIST The J Store Macdonald Block, Wingham. REAL ESTATE SNAPS FOR SALE OR RENT -75 acre farm between Belgrave and Blyth. Immediate poseessiori. LENNOX RESIDENCE—One . of the finest in town, Beauti- ful situation. Price right. Archie Paterson's Brick Veneered Dwelling and two lots. Good coru6r A bargain. FISHER BLOCK --Josephine St, solid brick building with stores under and fine dwell- ing rooms above. An excel lent property. 50 ACRE FARM—The Campbell property in the Town Plot, one mile from town. A fine place with good buildings. Ritchie & Cosens REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE A. E. SMITH BANKER WINGHAIII, ONTARIO. Farmers who want money to buy horses, cattle, or hogs to feed for market can have it on reasonable terms. Notes disoounted for tradesmen, mer- chants or agents, on favorable terms. Loans on real estate. at the lowest rates going. Christie's Grocery PHONE. 59. Try Us On Tea They're good and they'll please. m Look in and consult us on groceries. Ghinaware (Up -stairs) Every piece in the store : at smashed prices. . Our Provisions Are always of the best. TRY FRAY BENTOS 20C per lb. CORN BEEF 2oc per lb Wear areer'8 Shoes and Sobers Local Bowling The Wingham Bo a local tournament May, 24th, when be awarded, A goo ing arranged and a to take part in the quested to hand in the Secretary, Mr. ournarnent, ing Club will hol. on Victoria Da everal prizes w 1 day's sport is l e- 11 players who wash tournament are their names early John Mason. Good kitchen 4irl wanted at Apply at Brunswick Hotel. Auxiliary S• ecial Meeting. A special meed Auxiliary of the Hospital will be afternoon at 4 o' Chamber. Import. conte before the ml bers are requested e - to once.' ng of the Ladies' Wingham General held next Monday lock in the Council t matters are to ting and all mem- o 'attend. Come to the big sale of up-to-date millinery and boots and shoes going on now at Mrs. GREEN'S. Accident in Turnberry. Mr. Win. Clend nning met with a bad accident while t work on the farm of Mr. Andrew Mi chell in Turnberry, on Saturday last. He was engaged in drawing manure ith a team of horses when the lines fell to the ground and in endeavoring to r ach the lines Mr. Clendenning fell f orn the wagon tongue and was dragge a considerable dis- tance. Three rib were broken and he received several b d cuts on the body. The accident will •onfine Mr. Clenden- ning to the house r several weeks. All accounts owing the D. M. Gordon Estate must be paid at once, as the business is being closed, Womdn'o Institute. The annual rneetipg;gf the Wingham Branch of the 1; orr an'ti,1 Institute will be held in the Council C1lamber, Thurs- day, May 18th, aN 3 'n:, in: At this meeting will be the election of officers for the ensuing year and many other items of interest t' members. A full attendance is reque ted. Ladies please note this meetings called one week earlier than the re lar date of meet-, ing. A. BONE, Sec'y. FOR SALE—A 13 story frame dwell- ing on John St., Wingham, 7 rooms, hard and soft water and good garden (3-8 acre). Apply to R. VANSTONE. Rusk Given Roland Rusk, t blacksmith, who was found guilty Mrs. Christina Rusk ren, was unable t security •at Lond that he would pr was sentenced to common jail. Ru with no little sur while before he ha that the magistra him, because he b lodge. Rusk was resident of Wingh hree Months. e Ottaway avenue couple of weeks ago f deserting his wife, sk and five small child - give the court any t on Monday morning vide for them, and hree months in the k took his sentence :]se as only a little 1 remarked to a friend e would not sentence longed to the same for a few weeks a m. A car load of White Sewing Machines just arrived for 11 Bell. Call at his wareroom and see the best sewing ma- chine on the market. When they are bought right they can be sold right at D. BELL'S wareroom. Very Successful Bazaar. The handkerchi6f and apron bazaar held in the Council Chamber on Thurs- day afternoon and evening, under the auspices of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Wingham Hospital was in every way a success, The la ies went to consider- able trouble alit their efforts were amply regarded the excellent finan- cial returns fro the bazaar. The Council Chamber and Clerk's office were beautifully d corated and booths for the sale of al .st any article desir- ed were in place it different parts of the room. The la es of the Auxiliary are to be heartily .ngratulated in thus securing funds for he Hospital, which is one of the best institutions in the town. The return amounted to up- wards of $180.00 ai the ladies of the Auxiliary wish to heartily thank our townspeople for tl it assistance. The Wonderful Si. to of N . //- York City. Have you -ou ever v isiNew Yorlc the great metrop+I o `the new world? If not, you ph + I do so at the very first opportunity - a trip of this na- ture, besides be g highly interesting, is also an education. The Grand Trunk - Lehigh Valley route is the scenic line from Canadian p ints. Convenient train service and e client equipment. Eull particulars an tickets from ants Grand Trunk Agent or address A. E. Duff, District Passe ger Agent, Toron- to, Ont. React Willis & Co.'s .+dv. on page 8 Citizens' Eaifd Officers. g of the Winglliam Id on Monday ev en- owing officers w re year:—Preside t, sident, F, Johnso y; Treasurer, is, the new Band- rom. Smith Falls The annual meeti Citizens' Band was h ing last when the fol elected for the ensuin A, J. Pilon; Vice Pr Secretary, N. L. F Hinscliffe. Mr. 'Wi master is expected. this week. Watt—.P-APER. from°- VE to $1.00 per roll, at KNox's. An Ashfiel. Wedding. On Wednesday e six o'clock, a quie emnized at the ho William Sherwoo sion of Ashfield, Bertha was unite McWhinney, of Sawyer officiated comingly dressed silk. Her going suit of navy blue ing party consis the bride, her co and Miss E. Grah Mrs. Sawyer of L ning, April 26, at wedding was sol- e of Mr. and Mrs. on the 12th conees- hen their daughter in marriage to Jas. lborne. Rev. T. E. The bride was be - in a gown of cream way costume was a roadcloth. The wed - ed of the family of sins, Mr. J. Milton m of Wingham, and cknow. 7 FOR SALE OR RE T—Summ1' cottage' furnished, splen 'd lo a •on, Bruce Beach on Lake ron, outli• of Kin- cardine, plenty o shade. Apply, Rev. J. W. McNamara Drayton, Ont. Homeseek s' Excursions, • To Western C including certain Pacific Railway, 27; July 11, 25; ber 5, 19; Win Edmonton and 1 good for sixty rates to principal Saskatchewan a seekers' excursion on sale on certain the Northern N Secure tickets and 'from any Grand T dress A. E. Duff, Agent, Toronto, 0 nada (via Chicago), oin • on Grand Trunk a ' 16, 30; June 13, st 8, 22; Septem- eg and return, $33; turn, $41. Tickets ays. Proportionate oints in Manitoba, Alberta... Home - tickets will also be ates via Sarnia and vigation Company. llustrated literature nk Agent, or ad - District Passenger t. WANTED — Good house work, Apply the Rectory. gir for general t• rs. Croly at Drainage D The Ontario Agr emphasizing the again this summer, drainage demonstr in many parts o Thursday, May 18t o'clock one of t will be held on the Laird, concession Howick Tp. This of special intere places to drain ar the discussion of lems of Mr. Laird be a demonstratio ing the fall over a the grade, digging Those of our re drainage should no Anyone wishing in drainage work sh H. Day, O.A.4eC., onstration. cultural College is alue of drainage for which purpose tions are being held the province. On at the hour of 2 ese demonstrations arm of Mr. H. W. 10, lots 20 and 21, meeting should be as some difficult involved. Besides the particular prob- s farm. there will of methods of find - ditch, determining rue to grade, etc. ers interested in miss this meeting. rmation about the ild Write Prof. W. uelph. . SEED FOR SALE.—Timothy, all kinds Clover, ete , etc. The best grades only. KING EROS. S. S. A The Anniversar Methodist Sunday Sunday. Sermons a. m. and 7 p. m. b Wootton, of Strat service was directe younger portion of using money to illus Between spurious or genuine coin, urgin ways,I•ing true. Th meeting in the after from the school wer that the various dep an increase or impr ceipts for the year had been contribute ing a balance in the hundred dollars. 0 Anniversary entert It was a grand succ ment consisted of r club swinging, solos es, given by the diff the Sunday School. good drill, co nducte er, Mr. Barron. versary. of the Wingham chool was held on ere preached at 11 the Rev. F. M. rd. The morning especially to the the congregation, rate the difference counterfeit and the his hearers to al - re was a platform oon when reports given, showing rtments had made vement. The re - ere $511.00; $190.00 for missions leav- reasury of several Monday night the nment was given. ss, the entertain - citations, flagdrill, duets anis ehorus- rent members of toy Scouts gave a by the coutmast- S The undersigned is prepared to take care of lots in the Wmgliam cemetery during the summer months and guar- antees to give satisfaction. Price for season is $i per lot. Orders left with John E. Groves, Town Clerk, will re- ceive prompt attention. ItoDmtT DrAtEr L. —111111LuAllit • Car Load of otos. Mv, A. M.. Crawfo d, local agent, this *eek received his eeond car load of Fora automobiles nd reports the following sales:—A. S ewart and John Button at Lucknow a d R. J. Mann at Teeswater. Mr, Cra ford has other prospeati\'e custome and will likely make another ship nt of cars into Wingham in the near future. PASTU . --=$artier 'Te mg good pasture for 'cattle for season can secure same by applyin to W. 3, De - yell, Wingham. Newspaper Ree One of the very fir, the new early morni don mail train will p here of the Toront earlier than ever b Mail & Empire is out nient this issue. Th vassers are ready on will no doubt, welco of at last being abl morning Mail and ers Benefit, t advantages which g Toronto to Lon- esent, is a delivery morning papers fore. The Daily with an announce- r subscription can - the ground. Many e the opportunity to secure the Daily spire. FOR RENT. — Suite of rooms over Greer's shoe store. Apply to DR. A. J. IRWIN. Town Base At a meeting 1 Chamber on Mon town baseball 1 ized to be compo; clerks and employ Foundry and the Officers were elect rons—C. P. Smit Davies; Honorary President, J. J. President, A. H. J. McLean; sche Murray, J. Misiner Sturt. 11 League. Id in the Council ay evening last a gue was organ - ed of the bankers, •s of the Western different factories. 4 as follows: Pat - W. R. Geikie, D. resident, R. Clegg; Cunningham; Vice sgrove; Umpire, T. lule committee—J. P. Kerr and F. S. PASTURE TO R NT—Persons desiring pasture for the e ming season can be supplied by applying to Thos. J. Hul- ton, south of Wingham. Pasture is convenient to town. HIGH SC COL NOTES. The football to went down to challenge game f Saturday last. by the staff in ft 'Marge number some going by tr and othdrs by aut intend to describe but when the sm away Listowel 2 to 1 score. T right for a good g tors were suppli sample of football Wingham fans ha was not going the m of the High Sctlool istowel to play the it the Hough Cup on hey were accompanied 1 force besides quite student supporters, in, others by cariole, mobile. We do not the game in detail, 1 e of battle cleared cl the big end of a e weather was just me and the specta- with an excellent The only fault the was that the game right way. The Lis- towel team was found• to be much stronger than last fall and with their long high passed kept the Wingham cup -chasers guesing during the first half and at half time they had a Lead of one goal. After;the interval our boys went in to win and succeeded in tying up the score but this they were unable to hold to the erd for Listowel came back and scored I. gain, and after some delay, owing to Injuries to a Listowel man, the game cl sed with no further scoring. It was expected that after the strong fight I it up last fall Wing - ham would do be ter and Listowel sup- porters were ju dant over the result and feel confiden that they can now hold the cup agail 't all comers. They have a strong tea but owe their great strength to Mr. olden, a member of the staff, who pia an aggressive game and besides leadin the defence directs the attack. The ingham players put up a stiff fight and forced Listowel to go the limit to i in. The Wingham line-up was as f Mows:—Goal It. J Gallagher; backs. John Weir, Elmer Taylor; haif back —H. Treleaven, P. McEwen, J. C. St thers; forwards—J. W. Ansley, N. Ge des, S. McKereher, II. Day, W. Buell nen. FARMERS ATTENTION! We have the best assortment of shoes, suitable for Farm Work ever shown in town. Prices $1.50 to $3.50. W. J. Greer. Canadian anaelian ernments have si, the Union Stem direct service h tries. id New Zealand Gov- ned a contract with otn p tt ship for Company 1 Y ti tween the two coup - To ItxN'r--The small . tore one door south of the Bank, + Hamilton. Pos- session given fir of August. Apply C. N. Griffin, Real Estate and Insur- ance. Baptist C oir Concert. • The concert giv on Friday evenin Church Choir, ass local friends was towispeopie. Th of a:different clas pre,*ious]y given different choruses ,showing that tho sixty persons, ha ful training unde tie, who was the tie and his assis time and expen ment and their warded in giving of the very best here by local tale the concert were soprano; contralt tenor, Mr. Wm. J. Hill; pianist, ganist, Mrs. G. praise cannot be part and especi After the cont were entertaine where refreshm pleasant social 1 n in the opera house last by the Baptist sted by a number of ell attended by our entertainment was than what has been y local talent. The were well rendered, taking part, some received very care - Mr. J. Henry Chris- onductor. Mr. Chris- nts put considerable s on the entertain-, fforts were well re- ingltam people one concerts ever given t. The principals in iss S. Farquharson, , Mrs. R. Beattie; ayles; bass, Mr. F. iss B, Reynolds; or - Hanna. Too much given to all taking lly to Mr. Christie. t, those taking part at the Baptist Church, is were served and a rr spent. Three trimme out sale, ladies also boots and s GREEN'S. s busy for the closing get smart millinery; oes at cost, at MRs. Telepl The workmen Telephone Co. lines and on Sa subscribers wer Wingham. D. has been adder ring 11. Line been re -arrange Caslick; 3, Wm. die; 12, Robt. M 4, Geo. Falconer Alex. Cameron; Anthony McDon 23, W. Pickle. Simpson will rer another line is b new one from Cu into Wingham wi scribers, viz: -22 Thos. M. Goy; 21 Edward King; James Moir; 14, McKinnon Bros; If subscribers wi in their directory ter service. Th has been comple ber of new subs be given connec ones Installed. for the Nor* Huron re busy building new urday a number of new given connection with McCormick, Culross, to line No. 194 with o. 196 in Culross has as follows: -11, John Caslick; 13, Fred Har- trshall; 2, J. N. Pickle; 25, A. McKenzie; 14, l5, Adam Simpson; 21, ild; 22, Jas, Harkness; as. Wilson and R. W. ain on line 196 until fit. Line No. 185, a ross, has been brought h the following sub - Philip Dawson; 24, Wm. S. King; 11, Patrick King; 12, A. McCormick; 15, 23, Stapleton Bros. mark these changes they will secure bet - new line to Langside d and a large num- ibers on this line will on in a few days. Mrs. D. M. Gordon will sella quantity of household furniture at her residence. Furniture may be .seen any afternoon or evening. Sunday Sch Officers. The annnal meeti g of the Wingham Methodist Sunday achool Board was held on Thursday veining last week when the following officers and teach- ers were elected fo the ensuing year: Superintendent, F. Buchanan; Assis- tant Superintenden , W. T. Hall; Sec- retary, John Herr, ssistant Secretary, J. Hind; Treasu, er, M. E. Zurbrigg; Librarian, W. J. H ines; Pianist, Miss M. R. Hammond. Teachers ---Theo. Hall, Mrs. Rutledg.. Dr. Price, Mrs. J. A. Morton, J. W. nsley, A. H. Wil- ford, Miss Rutledg , Mrs. J. McKie, Miss M. Fessant, ril s. F. Homuth, Miss J. Murray, A. E. Loyd, Miss Tibbs, Miss C. Stewart, :Liss Isard, Mr. W. Fessant, Miss L. Wellwood, Miss E. Mulvey, Mrs. A. Lloyd, Miss Hall, Miss R. Davidson Miss Lillian Herr, Miss L. Ansley, 14. ss D. Mitchell, Mrs. J. L. Awde, Mrs. , . Kerr; Teacher of Training Class, J A. Morton; Associate Teachers, Miss nderson, Mrs. Brock, Miss Brock; Sul 'rintendent of Horne Department, M . W. L. Rutledge; Superintendent r f Cradle Roll, Mrs. J. A. Morton. NEWEST and latest designs in wall paper at KNOX'S. New Train Service to "Lake of Bays." An important fe urs that will be in- augurated during he corning season will be a new trai service to the "Lake of Bays" distric A standard Grand Trunk passenger • ' r in will leave Tor- onto with throng caches, parlor cars and dining car at 1.15 o'clock in the morning, daily 'cept Sunday, for Huntsville, reaehi g the latterpoint at 3 o'clock in the . ternoon, connecting with the steam rs for points in the. "Lake of Bays" atria, and affordingii g passengers the .pportunity of reach. mg their destin. ion in time for dinner.. The Sunday eve ing boat serviee from the Wawa hotel, Britannia, Point Ideal, Portae, Deerhu st and other import- ant calling ports .n "Lake of Bays" to !Huntsville will e run on the same schedule, as for eason 1910, during the months of July id August, and which will be a boon t week -enders desiring to return to t city for business on Mondays. TOWN C $ UNCIL. The adjourned me ting of the Town Council was held on Wednesday even- ing of last week wit, all the members present. Town Solitor Holmes, in a communication, stat- that in company with Coun. Elliott, settlement had been made with th Perth Contract Co. in full of all clai s in connection with the sewer contret at $400. This was considered a ver favorable settle- ment and on motion o Coun. Bone and Reeve McDonald, th same was ac- cepted by the Council. On motion Couns. 11 and Mitchell, the Court of Revision or this year was named as follows: M: yor, Reeve and Couns. Bell, Bone and McKenzie, The Transcient Tra again discussed and duced by Couns Mite provided for the ame law to have it apply in bankrupt stocks be placed at $150. not receive the sane as the other metnbe be unfair to the me the matter when chants was to be evening for the p this question. ers by-law was a motion intro - ell and McKenzie ding of the by - parties bringing nd that the fee The motion did on of the Council thought it would chants to deal with meeting of mer - held next Tuesday Q Q .-of discussing WANTED -General servant, good wages. Apply, MRs. R. VANSTONE. THE ENO E11A'1'dI. The following g appointed by the ricure Ottawa as ce East Huron:— Name tlemen have been epartement of Ag - sus enumerators for, TURN ERRY P. 0. Alex. Kelly • .. ... .. • , , , , . Wingham R. S. Muir .... ,,. .....Glenannan J. L. Hooper .. .. . , .. Wroxeter EAST W WANOSH R. B. McGowan ....... Blyth J. A. Anderson ... ,,,.. Belgrave Elisha Walker ........ ......Wingham HO ICE John Gowdy Belmore John Walls .Clifford R. J. Williams Corrie John Henneburg Fordwich Thos. McClement Fordwich Shelden Bricker .. . Fordwich mon Is T. M. Henderson , . Wingham Wm. Isbister Wingham Wm. Watson.. .... ... ..Belgrave Chas. K. Taylor ... •.... „ • .. . Blyt h GRE Wm. Work Brussels Conrad Bernath ... .............. Ethel Andrew Lamont.... Brussels Oliver Turnbull Walton WRO •TER J. Bretheaur .. .. . . ........Wroxeter BRCS ELS W. H. McCracken .. Brussels N. S. McLauchlin Brussels WIN r !IAM John Elder .... ... .......... Wingham Abner Cosens ...............Wingham B YTH Wm. Jackson .. ....... Blyth Wm. Willows... ... ... ,Blyth • The Dental offi Dr. Price will be cl afternoon, durin August and Septe CHURCH s of Dr. Irwin and sed each Wednesday May, June, July, er. NOTES Maitland Presb Huron Church at next week. Rev. Wm. Low er well-known r service in St. Pa day • evenin • last. > Rev. Dr. Boy preach at both s Church on Sunda will be pleased t of hearing a for Next Monday tional social will room of St. Paul Dr. Boyle, of T address. All me: ibers of the congre- gation are invite to attend. The annual District meeting for Wingham Distric • of Methodist Church- es will be held in be Methodist church, ursday and Friday, . One of the. gnes- ssion will be Church tery will meet in ipley on Tuesday of , of London, a fornt- ctor, conducted the l's Church on Sun - e, of Toronto, will rvices in St. Paul's next. Winghainites have this opportunity er popular rector. evening a congrega- e held in the school s Church when Rev. 'onto will deliver an Fordwich, on TI 18:i1. and 19th ins tions before the s Union. The officers elee Class of Winglra are: --Teacher, T. Roadhouse; use tce- ,a o v I Secretary, W. J. for the. Adult Bible Methodist Church fall; President, H. E. hard; res., H. E. d; reer; Treasurer, J. McCool; Cotntnitte , Convenors--Devo- • tional, J. A. M -ton; Membership, Mrs. Armstrong; S Miss D. Itey- `nolds; Visiting, Mrs. E. Bosman. IitITTi o AND EGG :—Ilring along your ' trade. We pay highest puce in exchange I for boots and shoes.. W. J. Greer. MENS 5' OXFORDS Are Your Oxfords Reads? There's some very new and choice Oxford picking here row, We've the best that can 'be had for the money. Black and colored leathers in very smart new models for this season. Our Oxfords sloti'f ' -sap, and. they'don't slip at the heel The measure of your Sum- mer's enjoyment will be governed, to a large degree, by the fit of your Oxfords. $3.00, $3.50, $4.00 to $4.50 ,The price, however, cuts but lit- t1el';•trre,,,,until you see the Ox- ford value bite tl ,,, liAgs,,,;> See'us for Trunks and Valises. W. J. GREER Where quality counts we win. C. N. Griffin GENERAL AGENT FIRE LIFE ACCIDENT PLATE GLASS WEATHER umitifi6iti Insurance tPoF PS?1.+ Coupled with it. REAL ESTATE and MONEY LOANING Business. Issuer of Marriage Licenses. Office over Malcolm's Groor•Iry. To RENT—Seven-roomed house, good garden, hard and soft. water. Apply at TIMES office. NOTICE.—All accounts due the late Geo. Gre an must be paid at an early date. Accounts can be settled at the store;. Fon SALE. — Good second-hand heavy wagon and a water tank, suitable for a cistern. Apply at TIMES office. dyes Tested Free All This Week 13Y F. J. HIND, OPTICIAN Using the new Shadow Test, no drops or drugs are necessary to test the eyes properly. F1J. Hini, DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN 0r`by Meiiea Y1<NCskl Al 'i