Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1912-03-07, Page 140TH YEAR, NO. 27. The Wingham 2tdvan ce:. ,10111•'.1. WINGHAM, ONT., THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 1912. A DISASTROUS CONFLAGRATION. TOWN COUNCIL. BEYOND THE BOUNDS OF TIME. The Beaver Block, Three Stores, Offices and Contents, A Total Loss. Adjacent Blocks Seriously Threatened. The disastrous lice that destroyed the Beaver block, early Saturday morning, was possibly the worst that ever blurred the appearance of our town and caused the heaviest financial loss. The block was owned by Mr, R. Vanstone, and occupied as follows :- first floor, R. Knox, watchmaker, dealer in fancy goods, etc., King Bros. general merchants, and G. A. Schmidt, hardware merchant. • The second story was occupied by King Broca, for carpets, clothing, etc., Dr. W. J. Price's dental office, and R. Vanstone's law office. In the third Greer's shoe store escaped with a cloud of smoke, and water falling in the rear, McGee & Campbell had about $2000 worth of clothing water - soaked. Mrs. Butchart, who resided over McGee & Campbell's, was forced to remove her household effects on account of the deluge of water thrown to prevent the building from taking fire, Mr. Scott, who lived over Greer's store, and Ivan Johnston in the same block, had their household goods damaged by removal. Two of the firemen bad a close call. They were directing a stream of water rontt wall fell outwards. been warned by Chief ey might have been e, they were struck s. story the K. O. T. M. had their lodge' 'Had -they no room. '` VanNorman, t killed. As it w by the falling bri The alarm of fire was given'shortly before two o'clock a m., but before many were around the fire had gained tremendous headway, and some one broke open thti: front door of the Knox store, when the flames rushed out in a volume retching half $15,0 o say nothing of his valuable way across the street. It :°was dif- Ifiarolibrary. R. Knox had a stock ficult, with the thermometer dOwir. tcs' which he values at $6,000, with $5,000 The losses ar Vanstone, owns surance of 5,brout $10,600, but aside from this lis loss may run up to very heavy. M r. of the block had in - zero or below, for firemen to get every- thing into working order, but Eoon five streams were playing on the building. From the first, it was evi- dent that the block was doomed to destruction. The volume of flame from the Knox store swept the King Bros. show room up -stairs, descended and licked up the contents of the store below, and then had gained such headway that there was no chance of saving the hardware stock of Mr. Schmidt. The roofs of adjoining buildings were occupied by workers, for it was feared at one time that Greer's shoe store, and McGee and Campbell's would fall a prey to the flames. The efforts of the firemen were aided by solid brick walls be- tween the blocks. The Brunswick hotel was scorched, and the flagstaff caught fire, but all the boarders and Putland himself, were on the alert, and prevented the roof from taking fire, and wet blankets outside assisted in saving the windows, though the lower plate glass windows are cracked. The large plate glass of Mrs. Grisdale's grocery in the Field Block was also badly cracked. Practically nothing was saved of the contents of the burned block, with the exception of some seed in the store -house of King Bros. to the rear of their store. It was impossible to - touch the contents of the three stores, and the stocks are a total lose. The firemen are deserving of credit for their work, Owing to the feeble alarm first rung, there was a little delay at first, but once at work, they worked like heroes. With the tem- perature at ten below zero, and water freezing as it fell, their task was by no means an easy one. Mr. Putland, of the Brunswick hotel, was exceedingly thoughtful. All his household was at work. A boiler full of steaming hot coffee and refreshments were avail- able for the firemen, and they testify that it was the best coffee they ever drank. They most sincerely appreci- ated the kindness of Mr. Putland and his family, who so thoughtfully and liberally served them with needed re- frebhmente. Four streams were kept playing on the fire until daylight dawned. All day Saturday, water was pouring in )►... on the ruins, and again on Monday ....s -morning, and yet on Wedre.day, the wreck of building and stocks is still smoking. A. A Freak Egg. One day last week, a hen belonging to John Potter of Lower Wingham produced a strange specimen of an egg. It was as large as a good-sized goose egg, but soft shelled. At one ei'id, the yolk of an egg could be seen quite plainly, while at the other Ent was a h urd shelled, complete egg. It lo sired as if that hen tried to lay two eggs at once, but got the plan of the scheme alightly mixed in the excite- ment of the work of production. It was a very peculiar formation in- deed. insurance. King Bros'. stock ran up to about $27,000, on which they had $14,000 insurance, Mr. Schmidt car- ried a stock of about $6,000, with in- surance of $3,000. Dr. Price Iost everything, and likemany of our citi- zens knew nothing of the fire till next morning ; he had insurance of $600. MiGee & Campbell expect their loss is fully covered by insurance. The K.O. T.M. lost everything. NOTES The firemen worked long, hard and faithfully. R. Vanstone has his law office for the present in his other building north of the Bell Telephone office. He wishes to say that all valuable papers belong- ing to his clients have been found to be safe and uninjured in his large safe. He is undecided at present whether he will rebuild or not. . Sincere sympathy is felt for all the losers. Mr. Schmidt had not long been in business here and his loss is very heavy. King Bros. have a request to make in their space, page 4, this week. They had announced a big stock -reduction sale, and a page advt. was almost all in type when the fire occurred. The loss is a staggering blow .for this young and enterprising firm. We hope to see them open again soon, but can make no definite announcement at present. Those wishing to pay their accounts will find members of the firm in Griffin's store. Two firemen were on duty all Sat- urday night. One member of the Hook and Lad- der Co. was on duty Friday night, all day Saturday, spoiled a pair of new gloves, and some clothing ; his remun- eration for attending this fire is 50c. Dr. Price will re -open his dente' office in the building over Isard & Cr.'s clothing department ; side -stairway en- trance next to Mason's store. The insurance adjusters were on duty Monday and Tuesday. Mr. Schmidt is rendering his ac- counts and expects a prompt response. He will be found at Brunswick hotel for ten days to receive payment. Dr. Irwin's block was damaged ; loss covered by insurance. The build- ing occupied by McGee & Campbell, owned by Mrs. Richmond of St. Jacobs, was damaged $200 ; covered by insurance. An Interesting Photo. The Beaver block completely de- stroyed on Saturday last, was first built by the late Geo, McKibbon in 1$77, and was destroyed by the about ten years later. The block now lying in ashes was built by Mr, Robt, Mc- Indoo in 1887, of three full storeys, the third being of mansard roof design. Mr. Robs, Tennant has a large photo of the new block as it then appeared. The store recently occupied by R. Knox was then the dry goods store of Mr, 11. Mclndoo. That occupied by King Eros. was then the dry goods store of Robb. Orr, with the familiar The Advance extends congratulations. old "big bear" hanging over the door. Miss Davidson was one of our amiable Ir, and attractive young ladies and her shop occupied recently by Schmidt was the hat aware store of many young friends will no doubt be Smith dr rattier. In front ofthe pleaded to hear that she enters the e matrimonial estate with very bright building are a number of familiar y g A Good Opportunity For those in need of Toupees, Switches, or anything in the Hair goods line will come on Wednesday, March 13th. On that date Jules & 00. of 431 Yonge Street, Toronto, will be at the Queen's hotel, Wingham, for one day only, with a full stock of goods. Those requiring anything in this line should see the representative of this firm on the 13:h inst. See their advt. on page 5, this issue. Wingham Young Lady Married. The Detroit paper thus reports the marriage oi' Miss Pearl Davidson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac David- son, of Winglesm :- The marriage of Miss Peart David- son of Detroit, formerly of Wing - ham, to Mr. Carl P. Whitney of Menden, Michigan, took place at St. Paul's Cathedral, Detroit, at twelve o'clock. Saturday, rd a y, March 2a d, Rev. Dean Marquis officiating. The bride was given away by her cousin, Miss Elizabeth Kerr. The bride, a charm- ing young girl, wore a smart travel- ling costume of Copenhagen blue with ,.plumed hat to match. The young couple, immediately after the ceremony, left for their home in Menden, Michigan. Day Power After April 15. Larg. Death Has Brought Sorrow To Many Homes Recently, And er Discount on Electric Among Those (Ione On Before Are The Following: Light Accounts. Wingham Town Council held regu- lar monthly session on Monday even- ing. Proceeding of February meeting confirmed. A communication was read asking information regarding old age pen- sions, as to desirability of legislation -left over. A petition was read asking for the opening of a street from Water street to Bristol Terrace -left over. REPORT FINANCE COMMITTEE. John F. Groves, salary, pstg... $ 55 50 Geo. Allan, salary 32 50 35 00 10 00 16 15 1 00 7 50 22 00 18 15 8 60 50 12 90 3 00 1 80 16 05 E. Lewis R. Rankin " Wm. Stokes " G. T. Ry. Co. scale site Municipal World, supplies T. Hall. Auditors.' reports H. B. Elliott -printing, etc S. Thornton, work A. Sanderson, teaming D. C. McDonald, work h. Dennis, snowplowing W. Dennis, work A. Sanderson, work Public School Board, part levy. 300 00 A.. Posliff, breaking road 1 00 (. Forgie, work 75 The certified accounts for the Water and Electric Light departments were also reported. On motion of Coun's. Elliott and Mills, the report of the Finance Com- mittee was adopted. The Electric . Light Committee re- ported recommending day -time elec- tric power to be given after April 15. 2nd -Increase of discount on electric light accounts after May lst. 3rd - That water rates not paid within the first month sof the quarter have ten per cent. added. On motion of Coun's Elliott and Mills the report was adopted. The May.or thought that on account of the Town being responsible for the cost of the plant, some of the profits of the E. L. department should go to the general fund. _,, Chairman Van - Stone stated that all money expended on permanent improvements went to increase the value of the plant owned by the Town. The Executive Committee reported, explaining that an important official in employ of the Town had been changed. Mr. Calvert no longer oc- cupied that position, but Mr. Stokes had taken his place. A horse had been purchased for $150, and sleigh and harness for $22, making a full equipment for the sanitary depart- ment. By-laws 647 and 648 were passed confirming the reduction on electric light and addition of ten per cent, on unpaid water rates. C Wilkinson asked refund of dog tax ; request granted. R. Anderson wished to deposit suf- :icient money to ensure perpetual care of cemetery plot -referred to Proper- ty committee. Mrs. Dawson, Mrs. King, Thos. Groves, Arthur Law claimed damages by overflow of water in the race -re- ferred W. rater and Elec. Light com- mittee. Howson & Brocklebank claimed damages to property of $150 on ac- count of closing of McDermott street. Regarding appeal for help to China Famine Fund, no action was taken, Accounts of F. G. Sparling, $13 ; J. E. Swarts. $154 for cost of horse ; $14 expenses of Reeve McDonald at- tending Good Roads convention, were passed. On motion of Coun's Elliott and McKibbon, the Mayor, Reeve, Come. VanStone, Mills, Bone will form the Court of Revision. faces, among thein the Messrs. Me, prospects, which they trust will be 'tido°, There le also Mr. Tennant e fully realized. 1 f sorrel team,the "track" team of the town at that time. The photo, tjest now, earriee the thoughts back to he scenes and individuals of over it twenty ye'ar's ago, and on that account is Interesting, The Milan ay Gazette reports that (leo. Kieffer if r of Culross had a lamb born this year that tips the settle at 46 pounds. JAMES Inst. Mr. W, 11, Davidson has word of the death of his brother-in-law, Mr. James Irwin of Cobalt, Ont,, who died ion Feb, 23rd, in his 51st year. He leaves a widow, one son and two daughters. He was a member of the Anglican Church, and of the Masonic Order. Interment took place in the Halley bury cemetery. Deceased was a mining engineer. cM Rs. R. JEFFERSON. On Feb. 13th, at St. John's hospital, Fargo, N.D., there passed away Bessie Ruddy, wife of Richard Jefferson. Deceased was ill only a short time and after undergoing an operation lived only a few hours. Mrs. Jefferson's girlhood days were spent in Best Wawanosh. Seventeen years ago she was married to her now bereaved husband and went to reside in Gales- burg, N. D. The funeral took place on the 16th from her home to the • hito 6th year. He came from the Presbyterian Church, where a very county of ]3'ermanagh,`Ireland, 56 years impressive service was held, and ago, and after about three years resid- thence to the Galesburg cemetery, ence in the township of Darlington, Besides the husband, there remain five game with others to the Huron Tract, children, who will miss the care of a or as it was then called "The Queen's loving mother. There are also three Bush," where he settled on lot 4, con. sisters -Mrs. A. Stewart of Fargo. N. 10, Tarnberry, After a few years D., Mrs. Jas. Rintoul of Saskatche- there, he moved. to lot 6, con. 0, where wan and Mrs. Lancia of Galesburg; he re3ided till his death. lie was also two brothers -Jos. Ruddy of twice married ; his first wife being town, and William Ruddy of Auburn. Mies Margaret Lucas. The children Much sympathy is felt for all the of this marriage are Mr. R. J. Barton, friends who have been so suddenly druggist, Harriston, Mrs. Jas. Lowrie, bereaved. Millbank, and Miss Margaret A. of To - MRs. Geo. T. GANNETT ronto. His second wife was Mrs. The very sudden death of Mrs. Geo, John Hartley, formerly Miss Hannah T. Gannett of Bluevale, cast a gloom Bennett. The children, of this mar- riage are Mrs, Geo, Ed over that vicinity. Oa Wednesdaywards of Lis - evening she retired in good health, ` towel, Mrs. Fred. Weldon of Toronto, and at 3 o'clock in the morning was `Misses Cassie and Jessie of Toronto, awake and made no complaint. About Mr. Joseph Barton also of Toronto, fire o'clock Mr. Gannett awoke and and Mr, James Barton and Miss Em - noticed his wife breathing heavily, ma at home. In addition to these He tried to arouse her, but in vain, there are two step -sons, Rev. Wm. She passed away in a few minutes, H. Hartley, rector of the Anglican Mrs. Gannett was a daughter of Mr. Church at Durham, and Mr. John Philip Thomas, and was born in Turn- Hartley, principal of the Model berry in 1867. In 1889 she was married School at Clinton. The deceased was to Mr. Gannett and settled on the a member of the Anglican Church, farm they have occupied since. She and a staunch Oonservative. The leaves a sorrowing husband and a funeral'service was conducted by Rev. family of six children -four girls and fir. Kinder of Corrie. two boys, all being at home, but Mrs. Mas. T. PROCTOR, Caven pf British Columbia, Mrs. The late Mrs. T. Proctor, whose Gannett was a kind neighbor and will maiden name was Rebecca Brandon, be missed in the community. She was was born in the township of King in a,woman of excellent Christian quail- the County of York, and died March ties. Very seldom was she absent lst, 1912, in the 56th year of her age. from the services in the Church to Her father, the late Mr. Jos. Brandon, which she belonged, bringing all the moved from King to the township of family with her. She will be much' East Wawanosh, when Rebecca was missed in Knox Church. The bereaved about five years of age. Here she husband and family have the sincere lived until the time of her marriage to sympathy of the community. Rev. her now sorrowing husband, Mr. T. W. J. West, pastor of Knox Church, Procter, on Dec. 22nd, 1880. Mr, and paid a high tribute to the deceased Mrs. Procter's early married- life was lady last Sabbath. spent on lot 10 on the 3rd con. of MRs. JOHN' RACKETY, of Morris. About twelve years ago The death occurred in Ashfield Tp., they moved to their Proscar home, near Lucknow, on Monday, Feb. 26th, lot 1, con. 5, Morris township. Mrs. of Mrs. John Hackett, formerly of Procter's many attractive charac- Lower Wingham. Mrs. Hackett's teristics made her a general favorite death was very unexpected, for she among the young friends of her earlier" was only indisposed a few days, and days, and the friendships she formed death was caused by an abscess be• in those days were life-long. She was tween the heart and lung that broke always of a quiet, retiring disposition inwardly. Her maiden name was and consequently was not so demon - Mary Jane McLean, and she was mar- strative over her friends as some, but ried to her now bereft husband about no one ever crossed the threshold of thirty years ago, while residing near her home, to participate in her hoepi- St. Helens. Mr. Hackett is in very tality, without being convinced by the poor health, and the sudden death of more substantial evidences of true his kind and attentive helpmate is a friendship, 'that they were welcome hard blow to him. Mrs. Hackett was guests. Her health for a number of well and favorably known in the years was in a very precarious con - vicinity of Lucknow, where she had dition, but she bore uncomplainingly spent the most of her life. They re- and with remarkable cheerfulness the sided in Lower Wingham for a short ills she was afflicted with. In Dec. time, removing to Lucknow about 101.0, her friends were hastily sum - time, removing ago. Deceased was a consist- moned to her bedside, expecting that ent member of the Ohurch of England. the end had come, but much to the joy Conn. Vanstone reported that the The funeral took place on Wednesday of all, she rallied and lived for over a Elec. Light committee thought well afternoon to Greenwood cemetery, year, to brighten the home and com- to open a shop in one half of Mr. Gre- and was very largely attended. fort the hearts of her family and gory's store, for supplies and have Service was conducted by Rev. Mr. friends. In early womanhood she ex on display electric irons, heatere, etc. Richardson, rector of Luoknow. Be- perienced religion and united with the The Council approved the plan. sides her sorrowing husband, bhe Methodist Church at Belgrave, of Conn. Bone reported the petition leaves two sisters and four brothers. which she remained a consistent and for watermain on Frances street suf- Among those who attended the funer- useful member until the day of her ficiently- signed, and on motion of al were Mrs. J. H. Fielding, J. A. death. Being fond of music, she Coun. Elliott and McKibbon the Hackett and Wm. Irwin of Wiarton, early acquired a very proficient and Committee was empowered to pro- and Mrs. W. O. Stuart of Brussels, correct knowledge of the theory, and ceed and also place a hydrant in the Mr, Hackett has removed to Wiarton, her services as organist of the Metho- proper position. where his sisters and brother reside, dist Church in Belgrave for many The Mayor thou ht all the r Mit. ALLAN GALBRAITII. years were very much appreciated and y g firemen enjoyed. Being stricken on the 18th should have phones. Coml. Elliott On Thursday Last therepassed from of Feb. with a slight stroke of para - will enquire as to cost from the Bell our midst a respected citizen, Mr. lysis, and pneumonia setting in short - Company. Allan Galbraith. For the past few ly after, in her weakened condition, The Mayor thought the Conn. yyears , it was evident that the burden rdeny though the best medical skill and c ares oil shouldgthe thefiremen extra reof years had been telling upon the fwualnursseinn waansd re°oarcto. shase grf. muneration for their long and strenu. once vigorous constitution, especially rest about 10 p,pm., on FipaqsyeMaro, ous work at the recent fire left over since a slight stroke of paralysis some let., leaving the bright testimony that , till next meeting. . twoyears ago. o. The end camepeace- elle was ready to depart and be with g g Christ. Slie leaves to mourn her tie- Reeve McDonald reported his at- fully and restfully, and without a struts a devoted husband and two ppassedme be- a i i . ecru le, he to the ho adopted children, besides 3 brothers, tendanoe at the Good Roads convert. gg p - and, Mr. Galbraith was born in the T. S. of Stratford, W. J. of Caledonia., tion. The Mayor thought that some y A onthe old homestead,and • _ . county of Cavan Ireland. Tae came and 3...A. thing should be done to front street co y , l one sister Mrs, R. Bruce of Dra tan to this countrywhen about 18years of , ' y ' this year, even if only one block was two brothers and two sisters Navin done ro erly. The Council thought ht age, and settled in Cartwright town- predeceased her, A beautiful wreath p p y g of flowery, the gift of the Ladies' Aid. ship, where he was married to Miss g better to wait until the necessary new and W. M. S. of which the deceased waternlaine had been laid, Isabella Mahood. Soon after, or about 1862 the removed to Dowick town= was a member, and a spray of red and Coun, Bone gave notice of motion to ' 3 white carnatione, the gift of Mies amend the Transient Traders' BS' -law. ship, where they resided until about King, who nursed her through her regular attendant. He was a member of Wingham L. 0. L., having joined the Order in Ireland in 1814, and therefore was a member of the Order for 68 years, He leaves, besides his sorrowing partner, three sons and two daughters -Nelson of Flint, Mich., Robt, J. of Chatham, John of Wing - ham; Mrs, J. H. Bugg of London, and Miss Emma at home, all of whom were in attendance at the funeral. Interment took place on Saturday in Wingham cemetery, Rev. Dr. Rut- ledge conducting service at the home and grave. The members of L. 0. L 701 also performed their ritual at the grave -side. MR. G USTAVUS BARTON. The following was received too late for last issue :-Oa Sunday, Feb. 25th, there died at his home lot 6, con. 0, Turnberry, Mr. Gustavus Barton, one of the pioneers of Turnberry Tp. in A, lunatic incarcerated in Walker- ton jail refused to eat. The jail surgeon devised a plan of pumping the food into him at the rate of a quart each meal. . patient and the e p tient improved in flesh under the process. 31 years ago, they removed to Wing• _ sickness a year ago, adorned the hang. Mr. Galbraith was the last of casket, The funeral, which took place on Monday, 1VTar. 4th, was conducted his father'e family, all of whom lived by Rev, Mr. Durrant, and attended age.James, a brother, one v: u- b ofo t owin toagreat r b a er large n m .er a rr c. ' " aria Very' athetic friends and neigh. of the pioneers of >rlowit;k, died about y p g hors. She was laid to rent in the three years ago, aged 00 years. Mr. Brandon cemeter in sure and rtertain y Galbraith wawa member of the Metho- hope of rurrection iuto Eternal dist Church and when in heslth a life, Second Annual. Auction Sale. An auction sale of 20 imported Cly. desdale Fillies, ranging in age from oneto three years, will be held at the Queen's Hotel, Hanover, on Friday, March 15th, 1912, These fillies are all imported and are highly recom- mended by their breeder, Mr. Wm. Montgomery, of Scotland, as the best that experience and careful breeding can produce. Farmers and others desirous of obtaining high -bred stock should attend this sale and look these animals over before making purchases. Sale will commence at one o'clock sharp, rain or shine. These fillies will be sold on easy terms, which will be made known at time of sale. Robt. B igham, D. McPhail and Jas. Myles, auctioneers ; T. D. Elliott, Bolton, and R. R Kinnell, Dundalk, Props. Sent Too Late. A good budget from Londesboro reached us Wednesday forenoon when our forms were full, and though Feb- ruary ended last Thursday, some school reports did not reach us till Tuesday evening -too late ; please send earlier to ensure insertion. Machine Is Here. The Manure Loader and Spreader in- vented by Mr. McOloy has been built and arrived this week. It is a fine- looking and substantial machine and looks quite capable of doing the work expected of it. Mr. McOloy is very enthusiastic over the product of his inventive faculties. Choral Society. The concert held by the Choral Society was well attended and much enjoyed by lovers of good music. In absence of a promised report, all we have time to say is that lovers of music who were absent missed a treat. Conductor Christie is doing a good work in developing a musical taste in the community, aside from the ex- cellent training his society receives. The quality of our furniture and the reasonableness of our prices are our best salesmen. -James Walker. re%"o"."0"."."1"010.4.0•W"....."01•01personals Miss Mary Ritchie visited this week in Teeswater. Mise Fessant is spending a few days in Teeswater. Dr. and Mrs. Price are visiting in Orangeville this week. Gordon Young spent Friday in Sea - forth with F. H. Walley. Mrs. J. P, Kennedy visited with Miss Gretta and other friends in Lon- don over Sunday, Mrs. Chas. VanNorman is a patient in the hospital, having undergone an operation on Tuesday morning. Mr. Wm. Gannett and P. Deans, jr., attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Geo. T. Gannett on Friday. Mrs. J. H. Fielding and daughter, Miss Ruby, of Wiarton, spent a few days this week with Mrs. Fleuty. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Morton. were called to Brampton on Saturday by the death of Mr. Morton's mother. Mrs. Richmond of St. Jacobs was in town this week in the matter of settlement with insurance in the re- cent fire. Mr. J. Cunningham was in Toronto last week purchasing a boiler ,and other necessaries for the new foundry. Mrs. J. G. Stanley, Mr. Bertram and Miss Reta, all of Toronto, were guests this week of Mr. and Mrs. John Galbraith. J. H. Young of Winnipeg and. G. C. Young of Toronto spent Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Young, of town. Mr. Thos. Ford. and family' left on Tuesday for New Scotland, where Mr. Ford will continue to work for Wm. Nicholson on his farm. Mr. and Mrs. P. E. James of Wal- ton spent a few days including Sun- day last at the home of Mr. James' parents, Frances street. Mrs. Robert Henderson, who was operated on for appendicitis at the Hospital a week ago Thursday night, has fully recovered ; she went home last Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Crow of Alberta, who are visiting friends in Culross, also Mr. and Mrs. Donald Mc0ormick, were guests of Dr. and Mrs. J, P. Kennedy last week; C. R. Copeland, who has been sufs fering from inflamatory rheumatism for the past two weeks, is gradually recovering, but it will be some time yet before he will be able to resume his duties as mail clerk. Dr. J. E. Tamlyn, who was injured in a collision on the Walkerton branch, ,week before last, t is improving slowly, and is not yet able to be out. The doctor's friends will be pleased to see him fully recovered. Mr. and Mrs. Wilkinson of Mani- toba, who have been on their wedding tour, were gueste of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Lloyd last week. Mrs. Wilkinson was formerly Miss Norma Blackwell, and was at one time a resident of Wingham, Mr. John A. Simppson, also Miss ofInnisfait Alta. Annie Simpson» , are visiting their mother, Mrs. Sirup - son of Culross. Mr. and Mrs. A. 11. Musgrove of Winghatn spent Sunday also at the eame horse. Mrs. Simpson has been ill, but Is improving. Dr. Margaret 0. Calder who has been at Chicago for two or three segs doing of special wank on theeye, w 8' , - +ear, nose, and throat at the 1` yet ggraduate College will visit the cele- brated Mayo clime in Rochester, Minn., for a week or ten days before returning home. ISUB>SORIPTYUN $1,50 TO ouTias at N 17 Or t 'Local Items Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers. Read Willis & Co.'s advt. on page 8. Bridge timber is arriving by the O.P. R. It looks as if the bridge over the Maitland will be rebuilt this summer. Trunks and Valises 1 Big stock to select from at lowest prices. -W. J. Greer, Mr. J. Little, of "Sherwood Farm," lot 21, pt. 22, 'Irurnberry, will have an auction sale on Tteesday, March 26th ; watch for posters. CORN] CORNI Ar carload of Feed Corn for sale at our warehouse on G, T, R. Another car Just to hand, also a car of Canadian Oats,-TIPLING & MILLS. The Treasurer of Wingham Hospital reports donations of $5 from the Mi- nerva encampment, and $10 from Turnberry Council. Mr. Wm. Dulmage, formerly of Wingham, and who has been in the hotel business in Corrie for some time, has rented the Queen's Hotel in Har- riston. You are invited to visit Free ex- hibit of Alberta Farm Products in Special Car at G.T.R, Yards 011 Sat. afternoon, Mar. 16th. Miss Della, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Thos. Higgins of Bluevale, has graduated from the Stenographic de- partment of Wingham Business Col- lege, after five months faithful work. At an auction sale held on the farm of Archie B. McCoig in Raleigh town- ship last week, hay sold at $24,00 a ton, and the buyers had in each case to haul it away. Oats sold at 65 cents a bushel. LOST. -Between Wingham and Bel - grave on IVlonday last, a pair of lady's black gauntlets. Finder please leave at the Advance office or Belgrave P.O. "The Scout" is the name of a paper published by de -la -Ronde, Limited, Ottawa. As its name implies, it is de- voted to the Scout movement. No. 1 of Volume 2, is before us, a nicely illus- trated magazine for the Scouts, $1,00 a year. Fon SALE. -Good Chatham Incuba- tor. Apply. to Wm. Field, Wing - ham'. The Huron Medical Association will hold its next regular meeting in Wing - ham, next Wednesday night. The business and scientific part of the pro- gramme will be followed by the annu- al banquet which will be held in John- ston's restaurant. Dr. H. A. Bruce, professor of surgery in Toronto Uni- versity will be present and give an ad- dress during the evening. Walkerton has been lately pestered with rats, and the Telescope reports the following :--It appears that on Friday last a year old baby had been, put to sleep in the cradle by its moth- er, and while she was out of the room rats climbed into the cradle and chewed one of the child's fingers almost entirely off. Since that time blood poisoning has set in. la C. Z. a Tho matter under this head is supplied by the Wingham W.C. T. U. The regular monthly meeting of the W.C.T.U. will be held on Tuesday, March 12th, in the •0.O.F. Hall, com- mencing at 3 o'clock ; all members are requested to be present. Drink and the Devil. The first five chapters of Isaiah begin with the great arraignment. God is the accuser ; the nation is the prisoner at the bar, and the heavens and the earth sit on the Judge's bench. In the parable of the vineyard the woes of God are pronounced upon such as have changed the good wine into the worse by their excess. These offenders are considered in their relation to society. For the prophet is mainly concerned with the effect of sin, not on the indi- vidual, but on the people. He said "Your sin will bring defeat and disas- ter to the dation." Thus in intemper- ance, the question is not simply, will this hurt me ? But will my example injure my neighbor. Not only that, but they are the enemies of their own success and happiness. These offend- ers blight the joy of the general life also. They break the hearts of those who care for them most, and they prove false to their trusts. They for- feit the confidence of their friends, It seems impossible at the beginning, but Isaiah had seen it worked out within his own observation, MARRIAGES. Brieset t e-VanAlstyne-In Sault Ste Marie, by Rev Brooks of St. Paul's Church, Mies Maude Van Alstyne of Wingham to Mr. Paul Bru'sette of West Kora, Sault Ste Marie. DEATHS. Irwin ---In Cobalt, Ont., Feb, 23rd, James Irwin, in his 51st year. Galbraith - In "Wingham, on Feb. 20, Mr. Allan Galbraith in his 87th year, Wilkinson•In Belgrave, February 27, Mr. James Wilkinson, in his 80th year. Procter -In Morris, March 1st, Rebecca ca Brandon, wife of Mr, Thos, Proc- ter, aged 55, Hackett-la Ashfield Tp., reb, nth, Mary Jaie M Le at ,wife of John Hackett, aged 51 years. Gannett -In Bluevale, on reb, 20, Mary Jane Thomas, beloved wife of Mr. Geo. T. Gannett, in her 15th 1 year. REXALI, Cold Tablets Devised for the treatment of Colds in the Head. Will cure your cold in a Day and Night. Gives relief in two hours,. Is a pleasant and safe tablet that does not upset the stomach. Neglect a cold in the head and it will invariably settle an the throat and lungs. 30 Tablets asc. We refund your money if tablets do not do the work. J. W. McKibbon 1 Pure Drugs, Prompt Attention and Courteous Treatment assured at ?''lie Sidie STOP IN FOR A LOOK AT THE NEW STYLES MEN'S SPRING SHOES It may seem a little early but, nevertheless, now is the very best time to select your Spring Shoes. Your old shoes are looking just a little shabby, and on pleasant days you'll want to shed your rubbers. Let us show you our new lines _ of Men's Spring Shoes - THEY'RE BEAUTIES Some of the neatest things among - them you ever saw. We can shoe you at $2,50, $3.00, $3.50 or $5.00, and do it to please you. We've the Best Shoes on Earth for the money. SEE US FOR TRUNKS AND VALISES W. J. GREER CALL 'PHONE 52 FOP BEST PRICES Print or Roll Batter -ALSO- Strictly fresh Eggs The Wit flrn,kq m;ted SUCCESSORS TO WM. ARMOUR ESTATE WINGHAM ENTER ANY TIME One of Eastern Ontario's lfigh-Clays and popular Business Schools which keeps open throughout tho year. Young peo- ple may enter any time and complete there course without interruption of midsummer holidays, You may stud all at home or partly at honie and finish. acollege. t the p hitt ea T Y rs Experience Largest Trainers in Canada. Affiliated with the Commercial Educators" Assoc- iation of Canada. Write for particulars. WINGHAM BUSINESS COLLEGE CEO. SPOTTON CHAS. i3UItNS President principal A woman north of "Marton is re- ported to have gone away from home for three days and r le:rt her nine months' old baby almost totally neg- lected. When alntoet dead, a kind neighbor tools charge of the in- fant.