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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1906-02-15, Page 1THE WI\1CiHAM FI'IMES. VOL 1775. 7 GENERAL LOCAL NEWS. Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers Women ; Institute The Women's In .titute will hold their regular monthly Meeting. Thursday, Feb. 22nd, 2 30 p. n„ at the home of Mrs. W. Bone, Fr.iois street. all the ladies are cordially invited to attend. Died a- the Soo. T al ■ ■ ■ ■ e :Mr. James Brool_reoe1ved a telegram or- on Friday annotucing the death at Sault Ste Marie, Ifch., of his wife's sister, Mrs. Ramay, aged 54 years, Deceased resided in Wingham for a number of years ---nd left hero some four years ago for the Soo. She had been ill for some me with consump- tion. Clothes $11 We will make your suit to your exact measures, to your order for fifteen dollars cor- rectly shaped and faultless- ly fitted, superbly tailored from some pure, all -wool fab- ric, staunchly guaranteed. For seventeen, eighteen or twenty dollars we would = use a fabric of still higher quality. • We make them with care and skill and can guarantee you entire satisfaction. Trousers made to nater at $3.50, 3.76. $4, $5, $6. A fine selection of Genes' Fur- ' nishings always in stock. MISILI lloiiiuth Tailor and Gents' .Furnisher 2 doors from post office. MARRIAGE LICENSES twine by FRANK PATnaaore, No. 23 victoria ; treat, Wingham, Ont. No witneeees required. DOMINION BANK MUM Capital paid up, $ 3,00 0,00 0 Reserve Fund and Undivided profits $ 3, 750,000 )B'armen' Notes discounters, Drafts sold on all points in Canada, *he United States and Europe. SAVINGS DEPARTMENT—Interest allowed on deposits of *"i'" and upwards, and added to principal 80th June and 81st Deoember eaoh year. D. T. HEPBURN, Manager. iii. Venatone, Solicitor. BANK OF HAMILTON WINCHAM. Capital paid up, $2,443,000.00. Reserve Fund, $2,445,000,00. Total Assets, $9111,1150,000,00. Prebldent— Hos, W. G1113oN. V'tce•President and General Malinger —3, Ti aerarnt, Assistant Gen. Manager—II. )i, i. WATsoN DIR37CTOB5 sishn Proctor, Chas.L.Daiton,'Ben a.S.Hendrie, Geo, Rutherford, Cyra3 A. Barge. inapsotor—B. Willson. tileiVale GS BAnnine Interest mewed on deposlee o: eine and rap - wards and Added to principal on lst May and Seth November each year. Speoiel ,Deposits ealsa repel/al. at current them of interest. C3, P. SM1leta, Agent VVVICICINOONlkMOD rats, iSInItar,. Highest price paid for hides and poul- try at T. Fells' butcher shop. Evaporating lant Sold. The evaporating pl nt and business of Mahler Bros. has bee purchased during the past week by essrs. Brown & Irwin of Blyth. Th intend improving the plant and will h e everything ready for next fall's burin s. Mr. Brown has conducted a simile business in Blyth for some years, wh h insures the suc- cess of the new fir H. Davis has several good houses and a farm for sale. See him for particu- lars. Harvestir the Ice. Messrs. Wm. Arm. or & Son have had a force of men and teams at work for the past week gathering in next sum- mer's ice supply. Fir a tune it looked rather bad for a goo a supply of this very useful article, but the cold weather helped matters. The ice is of excellent quality, but only a little better than a foot in thickness. Dr. Butler, Eye, Ear, biose and Throat Specialist, 870 Queen's Avenue, London, Brd door East St, Andrew's Church. Glasses supplied. Died at S Helens. Mrs. John Mello Id died at her home in St, Helena on F Deceased maiden Guire and had be Helen's for some y tied some time ag who is formerly o al took place on the Wingham ce day s of last week. aloe was Miss Me- a resident of St. ars. She was mar - to Mr. McDonald, Zetland, The funer- turday afternoon to tery. FOR SALE—A very desirable brick residence on Frances street, near school house. This is a beautiful home with all modern conveniences. Call or write to T. H. Roes, Wingham. Died in ew York. From last Friths s daily papers we learn of the sudden cath of Mr. Gordon E. Williams in B ilevue hospital at New York. Deceas d young man was aged 2G years and w s born in Wingham being the only son f Mr. C. E. Wil- liams, for many ars engaged in the drug business in t is town, The young man was in the 1 al office of the Bank of Hamilton, prio to his leaving Wing - ham in the fall f 1897. We have not been able to Lear the cause of his death. Interment took ace at Brockville. ELOCUTION ULAe —Miss Ieltiynes, who is a gold medallist in Elgdiition, of the National School of Elocution and Ora- tory, Philadelphia an dd'' also a pupil of Toronto Schools a c. is forming a class in Elocution. A desirous of taking lessons, kindly call at the Wingham Business College, or at residence of Mr. I -i. B. Elliott. A Business to e Continued that is badly Nee ed in Wingham. We beg to ann unce to the public that we have decided o continue the busi- ness recently p rchased by us from the estate of Ale . Ritchie and will be known as the Ca y Dry GoodsCo, This store will mainta n the reputation (as in the past) of bei g the elite dry goods hooka of Wingh and you will always find goods here at will be hard to find elsewhere. We ill be closed for abort 10 days taking st k, re -open a sin about march 1k with cwt new and d up-to•date stock, which wil consist of staple and fancy dry goods, groceries, house fur- nishings, gents' urnishings, etc. It will be of interest to the farmers to know that we will to all kinds of trade as in the past, and w Will cater to their wants just as muoh a the town trade. Now, we will look fo and trust to have a con- tinuance of the :rade that this store has always enjoye., and will aware yon prompt and Cordons treatment by so doing, Carey Lry Goods Co. Wingham. Phone 70. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FELRIJAltY 15, 1906. STILL IN4THE LEAD. Wingham Wins -om Harriston in a Fast Game. In the fastest g -me of hockey ever seen on local ice, Vinghatn won from Harriston ou I'rida night by a score of 7 to 4, making the st defeat for Har- riston this season, a cQueen, in goal for Harriston, and Moo e, in goal for the home team, made sone clever stops and kept the score dow Every man on the local line-up pia ed a fast and snre game, and the scoriwas evenly divid. ed. Harriston seem :d to have the best combination, but w: e soon lost in the close checking. Re eree Bert Brown of Toronto kept the plers well in hand, and refereed to the tisfaction of play- ers and spectators. Rhe Citizen's Band furnished choice in •, is during the even- ing. The line-up: Wingham (7):—t'oat, Moore; point, Wilson; cover poi. , Johnston; rover, Galloway; center, cLean; right wing, Elliott; left wing, . Leming. Ilarriston (4) :— oal, McQueen; point Lambie; cover poin , Bates; rover, Ben- nett; center, Ward, right wing, Haistie; left wing, MoDowe On Wednesday e ening of last week Palmerston won fr m Mt. Forest by a score of 13 to 7. The Wingham t: ; m went to Harriston last night to play t.e return game. A special train went down and the boys were accompanie 1 by a number of townspeople. Th league standing is now as follows :— • Wou Lost To Play Harriston....... , 6 1 1 W Ingham 5 0 3 PalnreIston :.' 4 2 Mount Forest... 1 4 3 Luckuow....... .. u 5 u When Traube & Son att d to your eyes You get the benefit f o r 85 years ex- perience; if your o -s other you in any way consult them Queen's Hotel, on Feb. 2S and March lst. Woodmen f the World. The members f National Camp, Woodmen of the orld with their wives, spent a very pleas ut social evening on Friday evening o last week. Grand Organizer Rampli was present and a number of new m hers were received. The local Camp is ,u a flourishing con- dition. A Soc The members Canadian Ot der c a number of then evening in the Cl --I Evening. f Wingham Council, f Chosen Friends and :friends spent a social sholm hall on Monday evening. Grant Organizer Campbell was not able to b, present and the mem• bers were much disappointed. How- ever, a very nice sociable evening was spent, with Dr. Cil eholm M.P,, as chairman and alio et speeches by mem- bers of the Counc 1. The choruses by Misses Clara ane E11a Mitchell and Mamie Tansley -.ere much enjoyed. After the prograne refreshments were served. FOR Satit—A good brick residence I beautifully situated in the town of Wingham; eight rooms; bath; electric lighted ; modern conveniences. Tints es I a very desirable property. Terms reason- able, and to suit purchaser. Andreas l at TIMES office. Wingham y One Shot Three rinks of Lu know curlers visited Wingham on Pride afternoon last Rod had a friendly gam with three Wingliani rinks. The game .% as a good one and the local players w re winners by one shot as the follow' g score will show:—' Wingham Lucknow W Mitchell 1 W Smith L W Hanson A Smith Dr J R Macdonald - J McGarry I+' Paterson, skip 143 J Murchison, sk. 7 H H Wightmau A McKenzie B Cochrane W Murdoch A M Crawford Jae Hunter D T Hepburn, ek. 0 Jas Bryan, ek. 18 JE MooreCrr T Cain — Earl W Holmes R. Johnston V Vannorman sk. -3 J G Murdoch sk 22. Majority for Wing .am one shot. J i HOCKEY! 3 (t 3 ee 9 17 9 MI. Forest vs. Wi I . am J WINGHAM • INK JV FRIDAY, FEB. 16 3' !( at S o'rlaak p, m, (( § 1(S.E 1- Mount Forest holds third place in the League, and this match f(C should be an interesting one, «t: jt Band in attendance, Skating after the game. gggtffttlfftgttflgt Council Apepi s Trustees. Very little business as transacted at the adjourned meet g of the Town Council on Thnrs ay evening last. Mayor Bell was t of town, and Councillor Bennett 'coupled the civic chair. On motion C Couns. Nicholson and Hanna, the Str et Committee was authorized to porch' se two lots on Mc - Dermot street, froz i Mr. Chas. Elliott, fpr the use of the to en as a gravel pit. On motion of Co ns. McDonald and Forbes, the foliowin • appointments were made on the Boal of High School Trustees:—Mr. C. Smith for three years, Dr. P. Macdmald for two years, and Dr. J. P. Kenredy for one year, The Street Commit eo was empowered to dispose of the aterial in the old bridge on Water st et, as soon as the new structure is co apleted. The Publiu Sohool Board was voted the sum of $450.e0. A furth'n• adjournment was made until Wedne day evening, 14th.. Taube & Son, Eyesight specialists will be at Queen's Hotel, Win4ham on Wed. neaday, Feb. 28th and Th slay, March 1st. Literary So The entertain ary Society of College on Tue- largely attendee success. The c Geo Spottou, th lege. The prog every number ' audience. Miss cutionist, gave proved herself to Mr. Gibb gave vi and Barclay, a pi McLeod, of Sea songs. The deba "Resolved, that greener in the cit in the country." taken by Mr. H. H. Sheriff and Miss Hattie Wellwood ,nd the negative by Mr. A. H. Share and Miss Mildred Beemer. The yo ng people took their parts in a very cr:ditable manner. This is a good way to , ssist the young people to public speaking. The judges, Rev D. Perrie and Messrs A. Dulmage and Robt Maxwell give their decision iu favor of the nege s ive side. Dr. I'. Mac- donald gave an o: cellent address, speak. , ing mainly on Ci ;,adieu education and ety Entertainment. • ent given by the Liter - he Wingham Business day evening was very and was in every way a air was taken by Mr Principal of the Col - am was a good ono and s well received by the Clara V. Haynes, elo- one number and she be a clever elocutionist. lin solos; iMisses Sherk uo duet, and Mr. Will orth, several comic for the evening was, the country boy is than the city boy is The affirmative was Southampto I Won Finals. Two rinks of Wingham curlers were in Harriston on Wt 9nesday and Thurs- day of last week, p ying in group No. 8 for the Ontario nkard. The finals were played betwe Southampton and Fergus, the former winning by three shots. The games eyed by Wingham resulted as follows: W in , Mt Forest. r. orae C. N. Griffin, W. G. Lowry V, Vannorman, . D. A. McDonald, C. Knetchel, Geo. Beacon, Dr. Macdonald, sk. 1 G. Theobald,sk.10 E. Hammond, A, Robertson, A. M. Crawford, R. Galbraith, D. Holmes, A..1, Alderson, skip 17 Wm. Currie. G. McCullough, skip. 14 Ulm. IL 24, DRUGGIST. 2 Ma crit in y y for Wham, a i, 1 0 shots. Wingham. Southampton. A. Alderson, skip..io P. Foster, sk..10 Dr. Macdonald sk.. "tt B, Macaalaysk.26 Roy D. Perrie ga a good address on the value of being "or sinal" and not "imi- tators." The wl ole evening's enter- tainment was of a high order and our townspeople will e pleased to hear the date of the nex entertainment of the Literary Society ' the Wingham Bus. iuess College. APPOINTED Oji HIGH SCHOOL BOARD. Dr. A. J. Irwir the choice of the Public Snhool Board. At the regular \neeting of the Public School Board ou -vuesday evening, there were present Messrs. Griffin, Homuth, Kerr, Lloyd, L,ng. Moore, and the chairman, Dr. A. J. Irwin, presided. The following coounts were ordered to be paid :—Hu h Hamilton, assisting caretaker, $2.00 C. J. Thornton, pipe and supplies, $28 90; Jas. Brock, work $4.50; H B. Elli tt, advertising, SOo; A. Paterson, labor :.d supplies, $1,10; W. P Grierson, lab. and material, $2.70; Robt. Mooney, re •airing pipes, 75c. The report of impactor Robb was read, and on moti.n adopted showing the school to bo i satisfactory shape and the teachers ds'ng good work. Walton MoKibb+n, whose term as member of the Pa he Library Board expires, was re-app.inted. On motion of Mes.re. Lloyd and Long, it was decided to pu chase a flue -cleaner for the boiler at the School, The salaries of th, teachers and of- ficers, and rent of •entre street school were ordered to be ... id. Dr. A. J. Irwin to dered his resigna- tion as trustee for w rd 4, which was on motion accepted. This necessitated t e appointment of a chairman of the Bard, and Mr. A. 1E. Lloyd was the nuani .. ous choice of the members. Dr. Irwin was as.ointed representa- tive of the Public Shoot Board on the now High School Beard. Trustee Long takes Mr. Lloyd's p ace as chairman of the Property Corn .• ittee. The secretary wt s instructed to notify the Town Clerk of two vacant seats on the School Board, and have the necssary steps taken to fill the vacancies at an eerly date. Afler some dis ussion in regard to re- pairs to the cent al school, the secretary was instructed o get figures as to the cost of new roc Following the usual custom, the new- ly -elected chair m of the Board, Mr. Lloyd, invited the embers and press rep- resentatives to part lie of oysters at the close of the meeting. The Principal's report showed the following attendance for .January:— Dept Boys 32 2 24 l7 e6 2'2 12 2b 36 197 iris Total Avg -ii 87 78 7 51 47 '4 41 36 ' 1 -17 44 ',i 47 44 0 52 47 '3 :i1 42 33 69 52 18 44e2,.,--- '195 WANTED -30 case butter weekly—also Rat skins. GEO. E eg and a ton of vfurs and 10,000 Oyster Supper The Canadian Fa -esters of Wingham will give their annu.el oyster supper in the 1 hall, Gregory bloc t, on Friday evening, Feb. 23. District )rganizer, Bro. W. G Strong, will be peesent, and a pleasant social gathering is anticipated. An in- ; vitation is extends -1 to all members of the Order in the v ciuity to come and en• Ijoy the evening. ; Fox SALE—A ice fivo roomed stone cottage, nearly n w is offered for sale cheap. Good we.=, arid house in good repair. Apply to e. E. SMITH. Hockey on 1Friday Night. The Wingham h =ckey club has made arrangements with the Mount Forest hockey club to pia their next league game here on Frid y evening of this INDIGESTION ?i Why ' week. Mount Fore t has a good team, holding third place the league and a suffer from 3t ? - fast and exciting ga a is expected. The Citizens' Band will e present and there i will ho skating of r the game. Re- ' member—Friday of his week. Headache comes from eyestrain; pro- per fitting glasse are permanent relief; consult Tau a Son at Queen's Hotel, Feb. 2Sth, a March 1st. FOTfl;RGILL'S Dyspepsia Tablets RELIEVE AND CURE EVERY TIME. NUR SME nv FARM ,ran eALc,--A good 100 -acre farm in the townsh' of East Wawanosh is offered for sale at abargain for a quielt sale. Terms and f particulars at the TIMES office. Auctio Sales. On Wednesday, February, 21st. Mr. Robt. Astell, of t 8, concession 3, Morris, will hold a auction sale of farm stock and impletents, The farm has Walion M been sold and the proprietor is moving West, everything will be sold without reserve. R. H. G nils, auctioneer. On Monday, Feb. 26th, assignee's sale of farm, farm stock and implements at Next door to postoffice, lot 11, con 2, Morris. Sale at 1 o'clock. This store closes at 8 p, m., Sse advt. in another column for fall 42 every evening except Saturday. particulars. A, E. Smith, assignee, It. H. Garniss, auctioneer. HIGH SCHOOL $1 A YEAR IN ADVANCE ITE CHOSEN. Board Holds First Meeting and gets down to Pre mai Business. The first meetinc of the Wingham High School Board vas held on Wednes- day at 11 a m in thLTown Clerk's office The members—Dr./ 3 Irwin, Dr P Mac- donald, Dr J P Ken .edy, John Wilson, -- V S, and Messrs J E. Morton, 0 P Smith and W F VanStone were present. On motion of Da Kennedy and C P Smith, John Wils ,n was appointed chairman pro tem. Dr Macdonald, in i few words spoke of the active part tai en by Dr Irwin in the securing of a Hill School for Wing - ham, and with pleas#re moved that Dr Dr Irwin be appointer Chairman. This motion was seconded by W F VanStone and carried uaanimo tsly. Dr Irwin thanked leis fellow members on the board for the onor they had con- ferred upon him. On motion of Dr '' ennedy and John Wilson, 0 P Smith s appointed Secre- tary pro tem. Moved by J A Mo ton, seconded by John Wilson, that th offices of Secre- tary and Treasurer bi separate -Carried. On motiou of 0 P .midi, seconded by Dr Kennedy, Mr D dley Holmes was appointed Secretary, and in view of the extra work for the fist year, the salary was placed at $25. The appointment •, a Treasurer was deferred until a fut• e meeting. Moved by J A Merton, seconded by Dr Kennedy, that t a permauent com- mittees of this Boa be a Finance Com- mittee, composed o three members and a Property Commi ee, composed of the other four member- of the Board—Oar• reed. i i On motion the c-mmittees were ap. pointed as foliows: — Finance—J A iforton, C P Smith, John Wilson. Property—Dr M_cdonald,Dr Kennedy, Dr Irwin, W F Vi_■iStone. Moved by 3 A Morton seconded by John Wilson, the the regular meetings of this Board be eld in the Council Chamber on the s Gond Monday evert- ing of each month at S o'clock—Carried. The question of a site for the new school building was discussed and the members of the Board expressed them. selves ou the advai$ages and disadvant- ages of the dzf3erE available sites and it was agreed that flit best site was the vacant lots the &1st side of Curling street, south of Jo ,n street and one acre east of these lots c Mr. Armour's farm. It was finally in ved by Dr Macdon- ald, seconded by Kennedy, that the site for the buildi a of the new Higli School be on the cant lots on the east side of Carling s eet, south of John street, and a port 11 of Mr Armour's farm property, a that the Property Committee he ins ucted to secure the necessary options. The Board then djourned to meet at the call of the Cha rman. Jr Rubber Goods For one week you can get Special Prices on all kinds of rubber goods, such as— Fountain Syringes Bulb Syringes Mot Nater Bottles Atomizers Air Cushions Feeder Fittings ' Sick Ronin Supplies Of course you need some — that is why we bought them. For prices sec our window, at F. H. Walley's Drug Store wmt.HAer, ONT. Phone 100. Successor to ItIcCall & Co. if • WIN•61.11A9L BUSINESS COLLEGE is a High-grade Commercial School THREE CotnsE:— Commercial - Stenography - Telegraphy Write CEO. SPOTTON, Principal. I SELL REAL ESTATE No Matter Where It is. I have for sale at the present time 7,000 acres of choice farm lands in Huron County, and I ask you before you buy your farm to see the bargains I have to offer you. Tutt the property you want may be on niy list. Houses for sale, from $.1150 up to 51000. Fire, Life and Accident Insurance effected, • C. J. MAGUIRE Real Estate and Business Transfer Agent, VANBTONE BLOCS. • Y+ INGHAII, ONT. Leaving Town. A Rush ! A Crowd ! A Continual hurrying to A. R. Smit for bargains iu Overcoats and alt , We have them to fit the em it a a t oy or the biggest men. That'd rig t, move quick ' or bar- gains. You know what kind of clothing we handle, as you've had four years !test in Wingham. A. R. Smith is leav- ling town and going to Clinton. Bapti The Ladies of t hold a social in th evening, February A special progran Rev. E. R. Fitch, ing address. Ref entertainment. Remember this Several member of the Board went big Bankrupt sto to Mount Forest o Saturday and visited going on at Ritc the High School, a d last night a num- ber of the Board .asited the Harriston High School. In =,his way the Trustees aro endeavoring t get all the,,.hftest pointers available.: En; SALE of Lades' -find Children's Coats at H. E. Isart,c Co's. Twenty carried over coats t clear. Your choice for $1.95. Busineds Change. This week moth r business change has taken place in Wi gham, when Mr. II. H. Wightmau ht_i sold his boot and shoe business to 1•. Robert Johnston, who will take possassion on March lst. Mr. Wightznan intends going West and will probably enga ai in the same line of business. He is a =young man of good business ability ar 1 should meet with success in his new home. He has our best wishes. We iso wish Mr. John- ston success in his ew business. Dr. Ovens, London, Surgeon Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat will be at Mc- Kibbon's drug store,Tuesday, March Gth. Hours 2 p. in, to 9 p. m. Glasses pro- perly fitted. Largely Attended Funeral The funeral of t son, on Friday aft ham cemetery was The services at th were conducted by Sons of Scotland at Messrs. Alex. Cam Peter Campbell, Al and H. Hamilton, ciety, acted as pall Davidson, of Brigh Black Horse, son present, but the of )Davidson, of Reg reach Wingham n e late Gavin David - noon to the Wing. r largely at en to Bed. y house and grave ev. D. Perris. Tho tided in a body and 11, D. M. Gordon, Ross, L. McLean embers of the So. carers, Mr. John , and Mrs. Fyfe, of and daughter were er son, Mr. Walter as 'was not able to til Friday night. 1 t Camp e. t Social Baptist church, will Charch, Thursday 22nd, at eight o'clock. is being prepared. will give au interest- tshments served after lmission 15c - is the lalt week of the kala-that has been L 's, old stand. Don't miss this week to y iu a supply of 1 bargains while yo + have the chance. 1 Kennedy--urrie Nuptials A quiet weddinf; took place at the resi- I Bence of Mr. Ro ert Currie, Edward street, on Tuesday evening at 7.30 o'clock when his adoptee, daughter, Miss Fior- encn M Currie, yeas united in marriage to Mr Archie A Yennedy, of this town. ( The young cou',le were unattended. The ceremony Dr Gundy, in t mediate relativ 'gown of cream ; and Mrs Kennd I Carrie, on Edw. The New The new Higl terday, and as tes in another to practical bu should be, as tit ing forward to . pleted as soon tion of Dr Irwin with much pleas He has taken a the High School considerable tim tats performed by Rev lima presence of the int- ' . The bride wore a ilk and chiffon. Mr will reside with Mr d street. igh School Board School Board suet yes - ill be seen by the nlinu. olumu, aro right down tress. This is as it town people are look - le building being com- possible. The selec- as Chairman will come re to our townspeople. reat deal of interest in question and has spent in securing informa- tion on the quest_on, and fully deserves the honor conferred upon him. We are of the opinion flat the Board made a wise selection obi site for the School. It is one where 'plenty of ground is available and is .not too far removed from the centre o the town. The Trus- tees are all good p=oetical business mels and we are sure w 11 do everything in the best interests of t .e town. It is understoot that the Manitoba Government will -ntrodnce a bill this session increasing tae lesional indemnity from $300 to $l,00(- and giving the Mini- sters a sabstanial mise.