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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1905-01-12, Page 31 • VOL XXXIV.—NO, 1718. Not a Game of Chance When you come to trade with us you take no chances with your money. Bank deposits are not safer than our guarantee to you of good value or money back. Td kuow what real solid clothing value is—Buy Homuth Bros.' Suits and Overcoats. We are showing some beautiful effeots, made in latest , style and best workmanship, at $16,00, $18.00 up to 025.00 Xmas Gifts, NECKTIES In Neckties we have all the new • colorings and styles in Puffs, Derbys, Flowing Ends, Bows, Striugs, etc. Really the finest assortment ever shown in the county, at 25c, .50c, and .75 MUFFLERS • Be sure you have one of our warm Mufflers ; materials of wool, also silk. These are the great- est value we have ever offered, at 35c, 500, 75o, $1.00 and $1.25 GLOVES In Gloves we have a very fine as- sortment to select from. These are good fitters—by the best makers; all sizes; $1, $1,25, $1.75 In Hate, Caps, Underclothing, Sus- penders, Handkerchiefs, Armlets, Colored Shirts, White•Shirts,Hosiery, Collars, Cuffs, and in fact everything in Gents' wear: We invite you before buying else- - where to call and have a look at any rate, and no doubt you will go away . from thio store well pleased. A pleasure to show goods. riomllth Bros. ' Clothiers and Gents' Furnishers. MARRIAGE LICENSES time by PRANK PATERSON, No. 23 Victoria street. Wingham, Ont. No witnesses required. DOMINION BANK WINCHAM Capital paid up, $ 3,00 0 100 0 Reserve Fund and . Undivided profits $ 3,414,000 Farmers' Note e discounted. Drafts sold on all points in Canada, the United States and Europe. SAVINGS DEPARTMENT—Interest allowed on deposits of $1 and upwards, and added to principal 30th June and 31st Deoember each year. D. T. HEPBURN, Manager. R. Vanstone, Solicitor. BANK OF HAMILTON WINCHAM. (Capital paid up, $2,235,280.00. Reserve Fund, $2,100,000.00. Total ASSeta, $26,553,846.57. President— Hos. WU. GIBSON. Vioe-Presldent and . General Manager —J. Torumnun. Assistant GenManager—H. M. WATSON DIRECTORS John Praetor, Chas. L. Dalton, .T. S. Hendee, Geo. Rutherford, Cyrus A. Birge. buipeetor—B. Willson. SAVINGS BAER. Interest avowed on deposits of $1.00 and up- wrsrda, and added to principal on 81st May and 130th November each year. Special Repeats alte) recioived M current rates of interest. CORROULD, Agent ,VIGICINOON HOW.1311S, Solleitere. WE STILL HAVE A FINE OOLLECTION OF TO CHOOSE FROM, NOTWITH- STANDING THE CHR ISTMA RUSH. R. 4 A, Hutchison Real Estate Notice. th tat label.% blues and Rubbers , Wingha Liberals. The Liberals f Wingham are re- quested to be at tfr meeting to be held in the committee oom in the Macdonald block this T rsday) evening. The ward connnitteij3 will bring in their re- ports and other/important business is to come before tha meeting. With a united party the Libe ale of West Huron will have no diffictaty in placing Mr. Cattier - on at the head of the polls on January 25th. . Good, strong corse Would you like to make lock clear of all ex- penee on your money? if so, I ask you to call, and see me and I will show you how to do so. Others have taken advantage of it, why not you? I have investments that aro paying 10 and lkci. clear of en expense, and I would like to get you interested in them. Start the New Year by making a good safe investment of your money. Farin and town property of every description and price, for sale at your own terms. C. J. MAGUIRE Real Estate and Business Transfer Agent, VANSTONE BLOCK. - WINGhAM, ONT. GENERAL LOCAL NEWS. Mrs. Dail ' Funeral. The funeral of th4 late Mrs. C. Dallas was held from he late residence on Centre street, on F -Way afternoon to the Wingham cemeter a The services were conducted by Rev D. Perrie and the pall -bearers were Lr. P. Macdonald, Dr. A. J. Irwin and M:ssrs. D. M. Gordon, H. Davis, Alex. Campbell and John Henry. Mr. J. C. Dallas, of Buffalo and Mr. and Mrs. T. Hamlin, of London were home for the funeral. For violins, • guitars, mandolins and small goods of all kinds, go to D. Bell's music store. Canadianj Foresters. Mr, W. G. Stro , organizer for the Canadian For te s, is meeting with success in his wJK4 in Wingham in con- nection with the lorder. Several new members have beeij secured and Court Maitland will have a largely increased membership befor4 Mr. Strong leaves Wingham. The rtgular meeting of the Court will be held on Friday evening of this week. There will be initiation of new, members, installation of officers and other import oat business. There should be a large attendance of the members. We are positively clearing Dress Goods and Men's Suits. Overcoats. See those $8.00 and $10.00 goods clearing at $5.00 to $6,50. G. E. RING. r 33o at Ieard's Alteration Sale. Se em. Heavy S ow Storm. This section was visited by a severe snow storm and co d weather on Monday and Tuesday of th s week. The storm in this section wa not as severe as east of Toronto and in many parts of the States. The train between Toronto and Montreal were del ed several hours on account of the hea y fall of snow. The trains here have be n pretty well on time. We are not anxion for another winter such as we had las year, when Wing- hamites were for s eral days at a time without communis tion with the out- side world. The Greyho ind Excursion. January is not tact usual time to ad- vertise summer on iings, but announce- ments of the wataknown White Star Line's excursion to Detroit on the steamer Greyhou id are read with in. terest any time of year. Arrangements have already 1 eeu made for next summer's trip to Detroit and the date of that popular outi: ig will be somewhere in the week of -tine 18th. Jot down the date in your summer outings t City of the Strai steamer Greyho my and arrange your include a visit to the s on the magnificent nd. Dr. Butler, Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist, 370 Queen's Avenue, London, 3rd door East St. Andrew's Church. Glasses supplied. The home of the late Mrs. Wm. Tucker on Josephine street is offered for sale. For particulars apply on the premises. Electric Bell) at Crossings. During the past reek the electric bells were placed at the Josephine and Mill street crossings of tee O. P. R. These bells commence rim 'bag when the train is within several ya ds of the crossings. The bells were se red through the ef- forts of Dr, Macd ald, ex-M.P. during the last session o the House of Com- mons, and he is oeserving of the hearty thanks of the peeple of Wingham and district for his eatorts in this matter. The bells will glees the warning of ap- proaching train z and should be the means of prevent ng serious accidents. To Cor spondents. We would ask o r correspondents to send in their budg ts each week whether they are little or iig. We are looking to the interests f our subscribers in • their particular lo :slay, and want the news whether i ; is little or much. Sotnettrnes you may not have much news to send but ton't keep that little until you have iritiore, 'When news is scarce that is the &me when your two or three items, or Sven one, is especially appreciated by 01readers in your sec- tion. Send a big widget every week if yon can, if not, tie small one will be welcomed. An expert will e at Call Co's Drug Store on Wedne ay, th inst., from 2 to 5 p.m., to gi fr demonstrations of the use of Koda machines, etc. All who are interes .d are invited. Brid Contract. Mr. John Ar sley, County Bridge Commissioner, rall receive tenders up to Saturday, Janua-y 21st, for the building of concrete abaaments for four new bridges to be bui t in the county during the coming sum er. The bridges are as follows:—On th 18 mile river, one and a half miles Bout of Amberley ; on 9 mile creek, two m les south of Lucknow, , on Maitland river, nown as Morris Bank bridge, two and a alf miles east of Blue - vale; on the Bay eld river, known as McCann's bridge. Plans and specifica- tion may byeen a Mr. Antley's office in Lower Wingham r with County Clerk Lane at Goderic For Pesure and ealth You cannot a4 bet er an spend a few weeks of the e4int t the delightful Resorts of Oath n , Mexico or lalorida. Grand Trunk a rents will sell tickets, make Pullman rarieryations, and give full information. AM FiiMES URA THURSDAY„JANUARY 12, 1905. Wingham A meeting of the will be held in the the Town Hall, this at 7.30 o'clock aharj to go to Harriston play in the °Mar' tion. All curlers tend the meeting t ing. Prosperi g in Stratford. From the Stra ford Beacon we learn shut Mr. J. A. line, formerly of this town, is meeting with great success in his upholstering usiness at Stratford, and at the first o the year has taken in- to business with •im, Mr. W. H. Pear- son,also a forme well-known Wingham- ite. The new fi a expect if the trade continues to incr laso as it has in the past to erect a new f tory in Stratford, on a site that will be onvenient to the rail- way. Winghan tes will .be pleased to learn of the succ ss of our former towns- men and the ne» firm will have the beat wishes. of their any old friends here for continued prosp tity. urlers. Wingham curlers iremen's room in Thursday) evening to appoint players n Tuesday next to Tankard compere. re requested to at - is (Thursday) even. Great money saving ch Alteration Sale, see thei n s at lead's dv. gank's Annua Statement. The manual statem Int of the Bank of Hamilton has been p iblished and shows the institution to be .n a very flourish- ing condition. D firing the last six ;months $100,000 bas been added to the Reserve Fund aud this fund is now equal to within a fr talon of the Bank's paid up capital. T ifs speaks for itself as showing the Ban's efficient manage- ment and how it halals the confidence of the public. For the best makes of Pianos, call and look through D. Bell's stock. Prices to snit purchasers. They are the best money oan procure. Remember the stand, near Bell's factory. . Fatal Accid nt at Mt. Forest. Mr. John Prin le, of Turnberry, and Mr. A. 5 Mar ay, of town, were in Mount Forest d • ring the week attending the funeral of th ir cousin, Thema Tait. who Met with a fatal accident on his farm near Mou t Forest on Thursday last. The wind ill was out of working order, and Mr. Tait went to the top to try and niak& the neccessary repairs. A sudden gush f wind struck the tail of the machine hich came with such force against M . Tait that he was hurled to the ground ind met instead death. Deceased was 4 years of age and was One of the mei t highly respected and well -to» do falters of the Mount Forest disttiet. Encampm nt Officers. Mr. R. N. Ta lor, D. D. G. P., of Exeter paid a fret rnal visit to Minerva Encampment, Ncj. 47, I. 0. 0. F., on Monday evening Jast, and installed the following officers . or the ensuing term :— C. P., D. Lougl eed; 5. W., Wesley W. Walker; H. 1_,H. B. Elliott; Scribe, A. J. Alderson; Treas., 3. W. Dodd; J. W., J. D. Ma. yen; I. S. Wm. Guest; Guide; J. A. Moron; lst Watch, T. J. Elliott, At the close of the business meeting oysters a id other dainties were served by Mr. L. a. Kruse and a happy evening was apeit in speeolamaking, etc. These fratei into a society and :easeful year for nal visits put new life we predict a very sure nerve, Encampment. Pringle & Groves are payiny the high- est oaah prices or cheep skins, hIti.es and tallow, delivered at the tannery„Chap- man's old stand, Wingham. Picture 1aIk on India. "A picture talk on India" illustrated with stereoptico4 views of the char- acter, crafts and etistoms of the people of India together w th Mission life and Mission work in th4t land will be given in the Baptist ohurcth on Thursday even. ing the 19th inst., ba Rev. H. 0. Priest, returned Missionar r. Mr. Priest was at one time a pastor o ' the Wingham Bap. tist church, and it s needless to say that his old friends wit be glad to hear ar work in the Telegi under the auspi Workers home an who have uuderta a native girl in fee of 10c for adul many new ones will account of Mission land. He is coming es of the Williug foreign Mission band en the education of ocanada, India. A s and 50 for children will be charged. 1 roceeds to help the Band treasury. looms open at 7.30; entertainment commences at 8 o'clock. A large attendance -s expected. All are welcome. Come ea ey, NOTICE—I have arranged with the Dominion Bank to manage my business and all owing nie on notes or mortgages, can pay principal or interest at any time after falling due. Remember you need not pay until you are requested to do so by me. I thank all those who have done business with me and wish you all every prosperity. ROM. MCINDOO. A Happy New Year to one and all Walton McKibbon DRUGGIST. WINGHAM. Next door to Post Moe. District L, Oj L. Officers, At the regular ni eting of Tnrpberry District L. 0. A., Id in the Wingham Orange Hall on Teesday afternoon, the following officers mere elected for the ensuing terna .M., Thos. Bridges; D.D.M., Wm. guest; chaplain, Jas. Curtis: R.S., F. ohnston ; F.S., Thos. Stewart; treasurfta Thos, Abraham; lec- turer, T. J. MoMannus. Partne• ship Formed. Dr. Redmond, B.A., Licentiate of the Royal College of Physicians and Member of the Royal Col 'ge of Surgeon. Lon- don, Eng., has ormed a • tnership with Dr. J. S. Ch hi m, Wingham, with offices in Di la'• olm's present office. Dr. Redma. has had an exten- sive practice in bis country, besides having spent eig Iteen months in post gradate work in Landon, Eng. He is a thodist church, and well recommended. member of the comes to Wingha The family will rove to town in the course of a few wi eks. The TIME wel- comes Dr. Redraw d and family to Wing - ham and wishes tem every prosperity. Missionary's Visit The visit of Leay. G, H. Raley, of Kitamaat, B.C., to Wingham, was of special interest ham the fact that Mr. Raley is missionfry to the Indians at Kitamaat, and is supported by the Ep- worth Leagues of the Wingham District. He is now on a sit to Ontario and is addressing the I eagues assisting in his support, in order to give them an idea of the ptogress of t te work under his oare. Mr. Raley add_ eased the Wingham League on Monday evening, the presi- dent, Mr. W. 0. Thompson, presiding, The District Presaient, Mr. K. 3 Beaton, spoke at some len ;th. Mr. Raley gave a most interesting tcldress on the mission work in which he is engaged. Notwith- standing the very stormy weather, there was a good attenteance, many beiug pres- ent from other L • gues. A solo by Miss Campbell, and a and Mr. F. Hill, program. A c work brought $7 uett by Miss Homuth added interest to the lection in aid of the 00. The Sco tish Concert. For some years privilege of the lo of Scotland to pu Opera House an that has come to the best—if not, in the town throu say that the come fully sustained t society in this mat mildly indeed. made an excellent c of talent was evide iasm and applause were greeted, and hearty approval whi those who attended. There was a large attendance, standing room being at a premium. Mr. H. R ithven McDonald, the favorite baritone sang in excellent voica, and his renditi ms were heartily appreciated. Among his best numbers were "Standard of the Braes O'llar," and "My Ain Fireside " A duet "The Crooaed Baubee," by r. McDonald and Mrs Kleiser•Paine, in S otch dialect, was vociferously applauded and as an encore they sang "When e Gang Awa' Jamie." Miss Mary C Donaldson, a native of Scotland, pr ved herself an artist in her profession and rendered er," "A Talk- er selections to came. Although n's first epneax. ience, it is safe past it has been the al Camp of the Sons on in the Wingham nnual entertainment e regarded as one of deed, the best—held hout the year; and to t on Tuesday evening •e reputation of the r is putting it very hat the committee oice in the selection ced by the enthus- ith which the artists Buy your clothin the expressions of $2.00 on a suit and h are heard from The Late Sat The hand of dent the old pioneer resi in the person of Sal passed away at hi Leopold and Patrick day evening last in ceased was one the of Wingham and esteem by a large heard of his sudde regret. Mr. Youhill late as Wednesday Tuesday made one $1 A YEAR IN ADVANCE uel has removed one of ents of Wingham, nuel Youhill, who home, corner of streets, on Satur- is 80th year. De. est known residents was held in high irole friends, who death with much as about town as morning and on f his regular calls at the TIMES office and exchanged the new year greetings alith the editor. That day he informed us that he felt himself failing and felt that he was not long for this world. He wqs one of our most intimate friends an4 his many words of of advice will not soon be forgotten. Mr. Youhill was s ized suddenly with paralysis in early lours of Thursday morning last, and lever again rallied, passing away on tin Saturday evening as stated above. Ee was born at the Holme Upon Spat 'ding Noor, York- shire, England, in 1825, and. came to Canada in 1854 a ttling first in the Township of Adelde, near London, where he was married to his now berefit life partner. Spendeng a few years in Adelaide, the amniamoved to London and in August, 1877 the family came to Wingham. During his residence here, Mr. Youhill was engaged in the real estate business and -vas for a few years a member of the Soh for one term Chair For many years he Assessor and perform very fair and satisfact was a man of sterli always upright and dealings. In religion copalian and in polit' servative. Mr. Ye:alit missed by his many familiar figure will streets. Deceased widow, who is now and a family of three sons. One da Galbraith, wife of a Tiaras, died in 189 ohildren are Mrs. T. of Board and was .14 n of the Board. PC as the Town his duties in a ry manner. He character and onest in all his e was an Epis- s staunch Con - will be greatly friends and his e missed on the s survived by his in her 78th year, ve daughters, and ghter, Mrs. S. W. ormer editor of the The surviving '. Thompson, Sagi- naw, Mioh., Mrs. E. G. Ash, East Tawas, Mich ; Mrs. Jas. Marshall. of Portage la Prairie, Man.; Mrs. C. E. Potts, Marion, Ind. Mrs. D. J. Mc- Feagan, who has len spending the winter with her pa nts; and Messrs. Samuel, William andJToseph, who reside in Winnipeg. Mr Youhill is also survived by one brotker, who still resides in England, and 01 e sister living in Australia. To the b reaved family will be extended the syn etthy of the com- munity in their ti ne of trial. The funeral will take pia :e this (Thursday) afternoon to the Wingham cemetery. Service will be held Ta St. Paul's ch ch at 2 o'clock. "The Tay Bridge Disas t ative Woman," and ot I the delight of the a,u this was Miss Donalds ance to a Wingham au to predict that it w ill not be her last. The inimitable "Jim" Fax, whom the people never tiro of he triug, was in fine form and as usual rontributed most generously to the humorous part of the t program. Mrs. Lill e Kleiser-Paine t possesses a rich soprno voice, which was shown to splendidiadvantage in her several selections. Her rendition of "Jock O'Hazeldean,"l fairly brought down the house, and c4i an encore Mrs. Paine sang "Anniel Laurie." Miss Mabel McDonald, higi the "Highland Fling," 1 was highly appreciate Doeiald handled the inimitable manner. 1 and Mrs. H. Ruthven very efficiently at th eluding number on ie programme, a trio' "Past 12 O'cloc c," by Mrs. Kleiser- Paine and Messrs. uthven McDonald and James Fax, wa t probably' the best treat that ever was given to a Wingham audience. The mtertainment may safely be pronounAd a successful one from every point of/view and the So- ciety will have a *ice balance to the credit of its funds. laud dancer, in "Irish Jig" etc., , and Piper Mc- mes in his own Mrs. G. C. Hanna foDonaldpresided piano. The con- at ard's and save Artificial Eyes We fit them, We match the natural eye. We make them comfortable. We shape thein to the mus - cies so that they move with the natural eye. Other Eyes Natural, but needing help. We examine in our new optical room, and have the most modern eye glasses made to prescription for each case requiring such. 11,11McCall &Co, LIMITED. Druggists and Opticians WINGHAM, ONT. Has Made is "Pile." "The Globe was he occasion of my going to the gold country," remarked Mr. D. W. McKay f Nome, Alaska, at the King Edward 1 st night, as he hand- ed to the newsp per representative at ten-thousand-dolla s sack of gold and dropped a handful if nuggets on a dress- er in his private apartment. The re- porter took hold o the long leather sack with a feeling • utmost veneration. After lifting it bi k carefully Mr. Mc- Kay dumped out nether sack of yellow nuggets as larg as robin's eggs. A native of Park ill, Middlesex county, Mr. McKay w:, he says, a constant reader of the Gabe, which, in 1598, was setting forth t :a virtues of the all - Canadian route ti Dawson. "I was un- fortunate enoug to go in by that route," he said. Ding to Nome in '99 he struck it rich. The development of the Alaskan gold i eposits i o nly in its infancy, declares Mr. Mclaey who is now a rich man." The aba. e from the Toronto Globe re ers to a brother-in- law of Mr. D. Stet art of this town. The Convenient ervice to York. Is via Gran. Tr and Lehigh Valley, Through Puffman sleepers. Grand Trunk age t will make reserva. tions and give ful information. D. Stewart will continue selling his household furniture every.—afternoon from 2 to 6 o'clock. Th e are many good articles for sale a it would pay parties in need of urniture to call at his residence. armors would do well to call and s ure a bargain on a horse, cow, buggy, cutter, harness, robes, etc., etc. This is a genuine sale as Mr. Stewart intends leaving for 0 on an overcoat. California the first week of February. THE Leading Shoe Store WATGI-1 THIS SPAGE NEXT WEEK FO R GREER'S BIG • Clearing Sale of Boots and Shoes Gome early, Ghoice values oht at present. W. J. GREER Shoer to the People.