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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1904-08-11, Page 1THS WINGHA.M TIMES. VOL XXXIII.--NO. 1696. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 1904. $ 1 A YEAR IN ADVANCE No. Tailoring Better Than Ours and our prices begin at $12.00 The mangy who eeds a new suit; whether for daily, business wear or for dress, can do no better than leave bis order here. He will save a great deal in first cost; be will get bis clothes quickly; and he will get them as well made and stylishly fashioned as it is possible to make them; he will have hundreds of fabrices to choose from; and he will be saved the doubtful economy and un certain satisfaction of ready-made. Suits—made to order—made to measure—made to fit—made to satisfy. No fit, no pay; You know, of eourse. that's our way • SUMMERY THINGS • Summery Toggery is now on the bill. We have lots of cool comfort in store for our patrons. Make your selections now. Don't wait until the thermometer says 99° and then rush in madly for Sommer Duds. Now if you need anything in summer plum- age. We're Yours for Comfort Summer Hats (Straw and otberwise)—Our Neglige shirts— Our Breezy Underwear — Our Summer Neckwear -•there's oceans of comfort. It will take but little of the "wherewith" to buy the outfit, and Just think how contented you'll be after we have togged you out for the summer campaign. Homuth Bros. Clothiers and Gents' Furnishers. MARRIAGE LICENSES Issued by FRANK PATERSON, No. 28 Victoria street. Wingham. Ont. No witnesses required. DOMINION BANK WINCHAM Capital paid up, $3,000,000 Reserve Fund and Undivided profits $ 3,414,000 Farmers' Notes discounted. Drafts sold on all points in Canada, the United States and Europe. SAVINGS DEPARTMENT—Interest allowed on deposits of $1 and upwards, find added to principal 30th June and 31st December each year. D. T. HEPBURN, Manager. B. Vanstone. Solicitor. BANK OF HAMILTON WINCHAM. Uapital paid np, $2,229,980.00. Reserve Fund, $2,000,000.00. Total Assets, $24,713,613.07, President— f ON. WN. Grnsos. Vice -President and General Manager —J. TURNBULL. DIRECTORS Cyrus A. Birge,_John Proctor, A.B. Lee, John S.Rendrie, Geo. Rutherford. Inspector—H. M. WATSON. flauntgga Bank—Hoare 10 to 8; Saturday, 10 to 1. Deposits of $1 and upwards received. In- terest allowed, and computed on the 80th No- vember Slat May each year and added to Special Deposits also received at current rates of interest. >Orafta on Groat Britain and the United States Bought and sold. Travellers are notified that the Bank of Ham- ilton and its Branches issue Circular Rates of IIi*tlanal Provincial Bank ut England, Limited, which can be Dashed without charge or trou- ble In wily part otthe world, W. COR$O'CrLD, Agent ,01601C1NT8ON dt EOLMES, Solicitors. Fancy China Onr assortment this year is a "cracker -jack." You must see it to appreciate it 1 1 I DINNER and TOILET SETS These lines are our strong points. We have twenty dif- ferent patterns of Dinnerware to- choose from; and by the number of Toilet Sets we sell we must have the best, value in town—for they are quick sellers. =— TEA SETS We have special bargains in these : 44 -piece Sets in China at $3.50, $4.50, $5 00, $6.00 and $10.75. These prices are only good for July. R1 A1 Kotchison s GROCERIES AND CROCKERY Goods delivered promptly. Phone 59 Who Wants a Farm ? I have over 4,000 acres of choice farm lauds for sale, in 50, 75, 100, 160 and 200 acres, lots in Kinloss, Greenock, Bruce, Kincardine, Huron and Aehfleld Townships. Good lands with good buildings to bo sold cheap on easy terms. Also a good sawmill for sale, almost for a song. Also a good blacksmith shop (dwelling in con- nection doing a good business, for sale cheap. A hotel doing good business for sale cheap. .Also a wagonshop. A general store with large trade, live village. Also a large amount of money to loan at 5 per cent. For further par- ticulars apply to J. A. MacKENZIE, Insurance Agent, Holyrood. Real Estate PointerV TO THE BUYER: No matter what kind of a property or busi- ness you are going to buy, write me before closing a deal. I can and shah make it profitable to you to bny through me. I am constantly in touch with property owners in every part of the country and 1 can find exactly the property you want in a very short time. TO THE MAN WHO WANTS TO SELL: Efts it ever struck you that your ability to sell your Real Estate is limited by the fact that you have not the facilities for advertising properly. I have the facilities --let me handle it for you. My plan is founded on the hardest kind of hard common Bence. It involves the use of the two greatest business getting machines on earth—newspaper advertisements and the mails to follow them up. Write for my terms to-day—right now. C. J. MAGUIRE Real Estate and Business Transfer Agent, VANBTONE BLOCK. • WINGHAM, ONT. GENERAL LOCAL NEWS. Grand Lot The annual mee campment and Gr dependent Order held in Toronto t Morton is repres campment, and M D. Longheed ar Maitland Lodge. ge Meeting. ing of the Grand En- nd Lodge of the In- Oddfellows is being is week. Mr. J. A. rating Minerva En- ssra. Robt. Allan and *e delegates from WANTED.—Two girls. Apply at Na- tional Hotel. L. W- HANsoN. Summer Sch The Summer S pices of the Ep Wingham Distric is being held at K Many of the pr Missionary worker attendance. Amo from Wingham ar W. T. Thompson, Gandy, Hammo Hall, M. Foment oI at Kincardine. ool, under the aus- rth Leagues of the of Methodist Church cardine this week. inent League and of the Church are in g those in attendance Rev. Dr. Gundy, . T. Hall, and Misses , Edith and Ethel rad H. Ball. Ha Is unknown in of booklet on this Trunk Ticket offi application to J. Passenger Agent, Fever. uskoka. Obtain copy subject, free at Grand s, or sent by mail on McDonald, District oronto. Wingham It is now less th Wingham Fall Fa' While there are bi sentially the home our ambition to d make it a success. not alone by beco society, but by scarcely a citizen triet but what co way, thus helpin fair. Now is the tions. Tho prize distribution next the dates, Sept Many mew feat this year and se being offered in prize list has be eases the amort been raised. s Fall Fair. n two months and the will be around again. ger fairs this is es - fair, and it should be all in our power to This can be done ing members of the xhibiting. There is r a farmer in the die- ld contribute in this themselves and the, ime to make prepara- list will be ready for week. Don't forget mber 20th and 30th es will be introduced eral special prized are orses and cattle. ¶rhe n enlarged and in many of prize money has Wear Greer's Shoes an d Rubbers Sarnia and De roit Excursion. The Win gham L. for an exon rsion to for Saturday, Aug lar excursion will d of people from this first one of the sea by rail to Sarnia, Steamer, Tashmo Line will convey t Sarnia to Detroit. time of train and our next issue. TRAVELLER W man of tair educ Address, S. M. 0. L. bas arranged Sarnia and Detroit t 27th. Thi'popn- aw a 'ern/number sectio tit is the n. t$ trip will be ud the magnificent of the White Star e excursionists from Full particulars as to are will be giv:. in dy or gentle- iberal salary. N, Wingham. Fon SALE. -100 acres, S.3,4 lot 4, Con, 5, Morris. Apply at once to C. J. MA- GUIRE, Real Estate Agent, Wingham. Married The following f roe to Globe refers i son of Mr. and Mrs. town:—"At Cliffoi very pretty house ed at the home of when her daughter ried to Mr. J. L. '1 assisted by Miss E groom by his cons' Wingham, whip sisters of the groo The ceremony was S. Young, in the p of personal frier The happy couple noon train for Mot dian cities. Clifford. om Tuesday's To - the marriage of a John Taylor of this d on Wednesday a edding was celebrat- Mrs. D. MoEachern, Miss Effie, was mar- y]or. The bride was helwin Hillhouse, the n, Mr. Geo. Lamont, two charming little acted as flower girls. erformed by the Rev. esence of a number de of both families. ft by the early after - real and other Cana - CLEARING SALE- Onr Jul sale of dress goods and light sum er fabrics still continues . E. KING. Bargains in long bl .k plumes all this month, at Mrs, en's. They are swell. Decorate The decoration s last week, held u Maitland Lodge, I1 Oddfellows was in Oddfellows to the n assembled at the Lo about 4.30 formed headed by the Win marched to the cern tery the company and a short service Mr. F. R. Blewitt, Warden of the Ord Grand, and Mr. Ch.. as Chaplain. Proc made about the gr Oddfellow and Odd short service held o ice over the deceas the form of singing hymn, by six youn offerings were lovel abundance. The fl deceased Oddfellow shape of three links ceased lady in the sl graves were also numerable hand bo townspeople attend: sive service and th similar to a large fi close of the service. rated by the Oddfel Miller, died May Macdonald, died J Thomas Rutherford 1880; Simon Merrifi 1885; W. J. Fairfie 1891; Wm. P. Hisc. 1890; David Brown, 1881: Same. B. Web 1806; Wm, Vanston 1394; Wm. A. Hasa 5th, 1895; Oliver Gi 4th, Net; Chas. Gil ber 7th, 1901; Thos. March 12th. 1903; b November 22nd, 181 died December llth McGregor, died M Robt. Mainprize, d' Mrs. T. H. Manuel Mrs. Michael Robe tember, 1885; Mrs. died October 13t Slemin, died July 1 Robertson, died M: B. Webb, died D: Mrs. J. A. McLean 1900; Mrs. R. J. u llth, 1899; Mrs. November 26th, 18 died April 801,1902 died October 28t• furnished by the propriate for the service that should and we believe it is Oddfellows to mak n Services. rvices on Thursday of er the auspices of .ependent Order of ery way a success. mber of over eighty . ge Room and at in procession and ham Citizens' Band, :tery. At the ceme- as formed in a circle held, conducted by .f Listowel, Grand who acted as Noble s• Green, who acted eding, a circle was e of each deceased 'ellow's wife and a er each. The eery - ladies grave took verse from a sacred girls. The floral and were there in ral offering for a •eing made in the and that for the de - ape of a cross. The ecorated with in- nets. Many of the this very impres- cemetery looked er garden at the The graves deco- •ws were Peter A: 3th 1896; W. H. nnary 23rd, 1895; died October 22nd, ld, died May llth, d, died March 27th, ks, died March 31st died October 12th, died October 8th, , died October 21st, m, died November heist, died January espie, died Nevem- H. Manuel, died rs. John Elder, died ; Mrs. J. W. Dodd, 188e: Mrs. Angus y 1st, 1887; Mrs. d March 20th, 1887; died July 7th, 1887 ; tson, died in Sep. Win. P. Hiscocks, , 1888; Mrs. Jas. th, 1890; Mrs. Win, y 12th, 1898; Mrs. S. comber 11th, 1897; died 'March 16th, acMath, died June T. H. Ross, died 1; Mrs. J. A. McLean Mrs. Elisha Walker, , 1900. The music 1 and was very tip - cession. This is a • e held every year, the intention of the it an annual affair. A good idea for the 'future would be the having of a quarte all bpsiness men a enabled to visit t of the service. day holiday so that d workmen would be cemetery at the time A Great The attendance at College of Stratfor greater thia year th the good work of pl ber of students in year goes on success is president of the c Lachlan is the print college for a catalo opens Sept. 6th. School. he Central Business , Out., has been n ever before and ping a large num- ood positions each ully. W. J. Elliott liege and D. A. Mc - pal. Write to the ne. The Fall Term Go to C. J. Maguire, Real Estate Agent, if you want to buy a house in town, he has just what you want. Bowlers . t Goderich. The Goderich .wling tournament is on in all its glory his week, and a large number of bowl rs from the various towns are spend .g the week in the county town. ' 'ngham bowlers are represe>,ited by wo rinks. No. 1— A. M. Crawford, It r. W. T. Holloway, R. Vanstone, Dudl.y Holmes skip. No. 2—Dr. A. J. Irvin, • . H. Musgrove,Thos. Bell, C. Knechtel, :'tip. In the playing of the first rounds o the Trophy match, Rink No 1 won fro! t J Ferguson's Brus eels rink by a score •f 21 to 19. Rink No 2 lost to D 0 Ross' Brussels rink by a score 19 to 18. ' Dr. Butler, Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist, 370 Queen's Avenue, London, 3rd door East St. Andrew's Church. Glasses supplied. Duncan J. M rchison Dead. On Thursday aft: •oon last, Dunban J. Murchison, a w 11 kuown resident of Tnruberry, passed away after a few days illness, aged + 1 years and 5 months. Mr. Murchison ha been in Wingham the Thursday prio to his death and ou Friday was taken ill .with appendicitis. On Monday of 1 :t week an operation was performed b t he only survived this a few days. De • eased was a native of Culross townsh' , having been born on the 2nd eon, his ether, the late Daniel Murchison, beiu one of the pioneers of that township. Some seventeen years ago deceased' •as married to Janet Hardie, eldest 'aughter of Mr. John Hardie of Calros• and thereafter moved to near Ripley fo wo ears, then mov- ing to Michigan, • here they remained for a short time. ' ()turning from Mich- igan to Wing am, where deceased worked as woodh• •rker'with Mr. T. L. Jobb for some ti , e. Then moving to near Ripley, and 1 the spring of 1903 he moved to Turube •ry, having purchased Mr. Walter Haw. 's farm on the 10th concession. Mr. 2urohison was a man highly respected by a large circle of friends, and ho. •rableand upright in all his dealings, : nd a large number of friends heard wi h regret of his last ill- ness and death. He was a Presbyterian in religion and ..r some years an Elder in the Ripley I Murch ; and a staunch Liberal in polit s and always took au active interest ' the questions of the day and was a. active worker in the political campa • ns. Besides his widow, deceased leaves a family of three sons two daughters, he eldest being about 16 years of age. he members of the fam- ily are Bertie, e ordou Lizzie, Bella and a son of some 4 .r 5years of ago. The bereaved will h e the sympathy of the community i their affliction. The funeral on Sat day afternoon to the Wingham came ery was one of the larg- est we have eve attended, there be.ng over onehundre vehicles in the proces- sion. The sery , es at the house and grave were conoted by Rev. W. J. West, of Blueve, assisted by. Rev. Mr Aitchison. The •allbearers were five of his brothers -in i aw, Messrs. Andrew, John B. and Fr d Hardie, Arthur Simp- son, W. C. Ho uth, and his brother, Daniel, front Sa • It Ste. Marie. PARIS GREEN WE HANDLE MERGER'S English Green " THE BEST." Try us for Paris Green and be convinced that the best is THE CHEAPEST Walton McKihhoo, Phm,B Next door to Post Office, SAD FATALITY IN WINGHAM, Michael Robertson by a •haft at olsterin Crushed to Death the New Up - Factory. solemn remind • r of the uncertainty of this life was gi en on Friday last shortly after one o'clock, when Mr. Michael Robertson for many years a resident of this 1. •ality was suddenly ushered from this e rthly stage of action into the presence o he All -wise Creator. The sad occurrence as cast a shadow of gloom over the mitt community. Mr. Robertson had tal en the contract of placing in position . e new engine at the upholstering factory of Messrs. Walker & Clegg, and, with is men, were en- gaged in the work. 1 hey were lowering the Large drive whee and shaft into posi- tion by means of pia. ks, and Mr. Rob. ertson was sitting o the cement bed on which the shaft was to rest, when by some means the plan ••- slipped, and the heavy shaft, with the whole weight of the wheel, three tons more fell on the unfortunate man, str ing him across the thighs, and fearf ley crushing the lower part of his body. The weight was soon removed, Mr. - bertson himself giving directions how t do it, but in a few minutes he lapsed i to a state of un- oonscionane from ••.ich he never recovere 'hysiuians were speedily summoned and restorati es admiuistered but to no avail. The s•.rk of life had fled in about twenty mi rates after the accident. Dr. Towler, coroner, was notified, but deemed an inquest unneces- sary. The late Michael Robertson was a native of Fifebhire, Scotland, and came to this country wi h his parents in 1868, settling in Ea t Wawanosh. He married Miss Barb ra Murdoch, and they removed to Lonon, where for four years Mr. Robertson followed his oocu- aatlor, of carpenter. Then they moved to Luoknow, and en • sequently to Wing - ham. To them was sora one daughter, Maud. In Septembe , 1885, Mr. Robert- son suffered the loss of his wife. He afterwards married her sister, Miss Marian Murdoch, a two daughters, Bella and Ruby, wer born to- them. About nine years ago, .0 the death of his father, Mr. Roberts. and family re- moved to East Wa anosh, to reside with his mother o stead. Here they 11 spring, when they c Mr. Robertson ha residence of his br Frances street. The the old home- d until early this mo to Wingham, ing purchased the ther, William, on deceased was of a quiet, unassuming d' :position, an honor- able and upright cit en, and one who was ever ready tole needed assistance. He commanded the aspect and esteem of very many frie, ds, who sincerely regret his utimely :nd. He had been fur years a member of the Presbyterian Church. The funeral took dace from the fami- ly residence, Franc:: street, on Sunday afternoon to the ingham cemetery, Rev. D. Perrie cond citing service at the house. A large con ourse of friends and acquaintances folio •ed the remains to their last resting pla •e. The burial ser- vice was conducted • y the Independent ! Order of Oddfellows with which Order deceased had been •rominently identi- fled for upwards of t irty years, being a member of Maitland Lodge and Minerva Encampment, Win• ham. About one 1 hundred and [went -five of the brethren many of whom wer from neighboring towns, were in atte dance to pay a trib- ute of respect to th memory of a depar- ed brother. At th . close of the impres- sive service the •, embers each passed the grave deposit ng therein a sprig of evergreen. A b.autiful floral wreath from Minerva E campment adorned the casket. The p 1 bearers were Messrs. T. J. Elliott, ohn Hardie and Win. Guest, membe : of the Encampment, and Messrs. Jo c n Elder, A. Cosens and A. Tipling, meibars of Maitland Lodge. The deceased eaves a widow and three daughters, to w om the most profound sympathy of a 1: ge number of friends is extended in this he hour of their sad and sudden afiii ion. —Trams and Weekly Globe till end of 1904 for 65 cents. Good chance for new subscribers to get cheap reading matter. Go in on Monday, Tuesday and Wed- nesday, August 22, 23 and 24, and have Dr. Egbert fit your eyes. At Queen's Hotel. • The English an's Income. The total annual noome of the people of the United King ole, as estimated by Sir Robert Geffen a d Prof Bewley, ap- proaches $10,000, ,0)0. Our popula- tion at this women is as nearly as possi• ble 43,000,000. 1)' iding $10,000,000,000 by 43,000,000, we et nearly $235 as the anunal income per head of the British people. Taking a 'amily as five persons, we see that the av rage income per fam- ily is about $1,175 r annum, London News. Four Gen Mr. Chas. Oampbe Wawanosh has on b' of the four generatio mare now upwards and the youngest months. This is th ever heard of horse tions remaining on rule the farmers se' they become three This yery interesti ations. , of Marnoch. East farm four horses s. The oldest is a f 25 years of age colt of some two first time we have for the four genera the same farm. As a the colts se soon as r four years. of age. g groups should be photographed and given a place in the Toronto Saturday Illustrated Another big s: plumes, at Mrs. and get the snaps. obe, e o : , of long black en's. Come early Widows i Widows in Japan soon unfortunately b ed number—cut th comb it back plainly unless, indeed, they cept fresh offers, i give a broad hint of twisting their hair hairpin placed hori back of the head. distinguish, and, as themselves by comb in front and arrangi of a butterfly—whi caught—or a fan ha ing these significant colored balls and go Japan. of whom there will a greatly inoreas it hair short and without a parting, re prepared to ac - which rase they heir inclinations by round a long shell ontally soros() the rriageable maidens it were advertise g their locks high g them in the form is something to be Open, and adorn. esigns with bright - or silver cord. WANTED.—Rellabl knows the county w $2.50 a day and expe good man. Apply b TIMES Office. man. One who 1, good position. ses will be paid to leter to Box "S." The Wingh The Wingham race: Wednesday and Thur and a large number here. Races are Nein wood and Hamilton the winners and next be here next week. so many race horses ent time and Wingh record-breaking meet The track has been p clition, and as itis o ed half mile track should be some fast t first day's program and 2.19 classes and t 2.22 and 2.15 classes, events for each day dates are Wednesday neat week. Races. will be held on day of next week horses will be held in Colling- is week, and all o the winners will ntario never had it has at the pres- should have a ng here next week. t in excellent con - of the best equipp- in Ontario, there me to record. The rovides 2:40; 2:25 le second day, 2.28, eking three good Remember the and Thursday of DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT. We wish to inform the ladies of Wing - ham and vicinity that we have added a dressmaking department to our store, in the rooms lately occupied by Mrs. Nixon. Miss Slade, of Galt, who comes very highly recommended, will have charge of this department, and a competent staff of assistants will be employed, so that patrons may be sure of getting per- fect satisfaction. ALEX. IaTouiis. Brushes Whisks AND Our stock of Bair Brushes, Clothes Brushes and Whisks is particularly well assorted now. In the window is a fair represent- ation of the stock, Cloth Brushes, 15c to $1.50 Hair Brushes, 25c to 3.50 Whisks, — 100 to .50 SPECIAL.— A small lot of Ebony Back Hair Brushes for - 50c. See them. 11111McCall& Col LIMITED. WINGHAM, ONT. Fall Term Opens Se pt. 6i CENTRAL STRATFORD. ONT. IT PAYS to get a business ednca- tion and it pays to get is in our school. Our attendance this year has been the largest in the history of this college. We have placed more stn ] encs in positions this year than to any previous year. Write to the college for a magniii cent Catalogue. W. J. ELLIOTT, President. D. A. McLACHLAN. Principal. Vacation T Call at Grau copy of new to for delightful the various re alio," tht Ste Lake George, � 1000 Islam's, e fps --2 to 30 Days. Trunk Ticket r';cep "r rist foleer. tar? t>•t• sea on ' -' S. Pmhr,. rt. " - ghltuids of tint - 51 : e, White Menne 11,s, rtlaud, EIelifax,Bos,on, c. NOTICE—I have arranged with the Dominion Bank to reani+ge my business any all owing me on netts or mortgages, can pay principal or lett-Test at any time after falling due. lb -member you need nut vas until yen ale itquested to do so by me. I thank all those who have tlore hnsiress with me and wish you all every prosperity Reins MCINDoo. -404 til A Shoe Sale i f c c c muggc r rc rrc4g"<rt',c 44 fc It's between seasons now — late for Spring Shoe business — early for Fall trade. We have too malty Shoes. We want the room for Fall goods, so,we have decided to reduce our stock by an Unloading Shoe Sale We hold these Clearance Sales twice a year. Hundreds of families wait for our clearance sales to lay in Shoe supplies We'd sooner sell during profit-making times, to be sure, but we are anxious to close out each season's stock, and bargain hunters assist us to accomplish our object. Here are some of our price inducements : READ CAREFULLY 75 pairs of Misses' Box Calf and Dongola, button and lace Boots, toe cap, light and heavy soteu, ell sizes from 11 to 2 - - - Regular price $1 75, for - - S1.8 Regular price 1.50, tor etf.l.a Regulai;`price 1.25, tor • $1.00 50 pairs Girls' and Little (xents' Lace and Batton Boots —shoes that will wear and look wi 11. Sizes 8 to 101.,. - - • • - . Regular price $1 25, on sale for - - - $1.O0 Regular price e,+1 00, on sale for - - - .6 Big Gut in Prices of Ladies' and Gents' Shoes. Be on hand early and get your share. You'll have to pay more for Shoes later on. W. J. GiZEER The Shoe Main.