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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1906-02-22, Page 1a t THS WINCHAM TIMES. VOL XXXY.—NO. • 1776. Tailor -Made Cloches $1 5. 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 Irdeir at $3.50, 3.75. $4, $5, $0. A fine selection of Gents' Fm: • nishings always in stock. MISIL Hornut.h' Tailor and Gents' Fuanisiscelr 2 doors from post office, MARRIAGE LICENSIES timed by >i'A>q$ PATIRSON, Nn. ;13 Vinorla street, W1nitham, Ont. No erleneneuroetabrod, EIOMINION B/ANK WINCHAM Capital paid up, $ 31130 0000 Reserve Fund and Undivided profits $ 3,151m0 farmers' Notes discounted., Drafts sold on aU points in Quads, the United States and Europe. SAVINGS DEPARTMEi'>7"T—Ent asst allowed on deposits of $1 anis upwards, and added to principal 30th Juni :mud ail at Deoember each year. D. T. HEPBURN, .. Manager. R. Venisone, Solicitor. BANK oF HAMILTON WINCNRM. .Oapital paid np, $2,445,000.00. Reserve Fund, 32,445,000.00. Total Assets, $29,000,000.0.0. President— noir. Wm. Grasper. VieePreeident and General Manager —J. Tunvao- ,. Assistant Gen. Manager—H, M. W.a..iorr DIBECTOR9 Sohn proctor, Chas.f..Dalton, Ree.r.g.Elentite, Geo. Rutherford, Cjru, A. Biro, taepeotor—B. Willvon. GENERAL LOCAL NEWS. Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers Leaving Town. A Rush ! A Crowd ! A Continual hurrying to A. R Smith's for bargains in Overcoats and Suite, We have them to fit the smallest boy or the biggest man. That's right, move quick for bar- gains. Yon know what kind of clothing we handle, as you've had four years test in Wingham. A. R. Smith is leav- ing town and going to Clinton. SAVLI GS BANS. Interest allowed on deposits of $t.(le and on- ward., p- w rdaoaaa ed tovemabsr pri oipal cm slat Ka:y and Speelal Deposits :also resolved at =molt rafter et telecast. C. P. 5MIx11, A gsat axuzxllrwoir a sd lr ll+ii, /Solid :sem Social th s Evening. Our readers mho ld keep in mind the social, to be held the Baptist church this (Thursday) ev ing. The program arranged is a good ane and will include an interesting add ess by the pastor, Rev. E. R. Fitch. Refreshments will be served after pr foram. The admis- sion is only 15 centet H. Davis has several good hooses and a farm for sale. See him for particu- lars. New Story Next week the '1 publication of anotl entitled "The Add famous author, M story is copyright Brothers of New Yo adventure, or rathe tures of thrilling creases as it procee until the very last scribers can get t until January let, 1 Next Week. IMES will start the der new serial story, entnrers," by the iott Watson. The d by Harper & k. The story is an a series of adven- ntereat, which in- , and is maintained hapter. New sub- s TIMES from now 07, for 75 cents. Highest price paid for hides and poul- try at T. Fells' butcher shop, Death of M 's. Hughes. A former well•kn-wn and highly re- spected resident of Wingham died in Grand Rapids, Mic , on Saturday last in the person of Eli abeth Hughes, re- lict of the late Geo.ughes. After the death of her hnstsnd, deceased left Wingham for Grano Rapids, where she resided with her son Mr. Fred Hughes. Mrs. Hughes was fo many years a mem- ber of the Methodisi= church here and had a large circle of friends. The body was brought to Wirsgham and the funer- al • on Tnt3da afternoon from took place y the residence of _ter daughter, Mrs. Arthur Magee, Blsevale road, to the Wingham cemetery WANTED -50 cases eggs and a ton of butter weekly—also raw furs and 10,000 Rat skins. GEo. E. KINr,. Married in Vancouver. • The following f m the Vancouver, B.C., Daily Provin a of January 31st, refers to the marr' ge of a brother of Mr. Murray Wil n, of Tnrnberry:— "The marriage to place this morning at Christ Church +1 Miss Eva M. Peter, and Mr. Charles N. Wilson, Rev. C. C. Owen being the officiating clergyman. The wedding vas exceedingly quiet, only the immediate friends of the con- tracting parties being present. The couple left this a ernoon for Victoria en route to Souther California, where they will spend six w eke. The bride is a popular young 1 dy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter, Hornby street. Mr. Wilson is one of he best known build- ing contractors n Vancouver, and is very popular in usiness circles." ELOCUTION Cess—Miss Haynes, who is a gold medallist in Elocution, of the National School of Elocution -and Ora- tory, Philadelphia, and also a pupil of Toronto Schools etc . , is forming a class in Elocution. Any desirous of taking lessons, kindly call at the Wingham Business College, or at residence of Mr, H. B. Elliott. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1906. Property Transfers. Mr. Geo. C. Ha na, has purchased from Mr, Wm. W lson, of Wroxeter, the large double f ame house on John street at $1000. r. John J. McMan- ners has sold bis h use and lot on Minnie street to Mr. Ric . Anderson at $1100. The sales were m e through C. J. la- guire, real estate gent, - The March D :lineator. In the March numb s the Delineator has fallen under the spell of romance which the recent 'marriage of the President's daughter has evoked, and presents as its leading feature an article on "The Brides of th+. White House," illustrated with a here ,some portrait of Miss Roosevelt never before published. The fiction of the n ober includes a short story by Mary S wart Cutting, a clever study of child life by Virginia Woodward Cloud, an the continuation of "The President of nes," Helen M. Winslow's interesting lub story. Viola Allen, the popular y ng actress, who recently married a so thorn millionaire, writes of Shakespere' heroines from tho point of view of one ho has personated many of them with reat euocees. Dr. Murray concludes r series on "The Rights of the Child ' with a paper on growth and develo ment„and a unique feature beginning in this number is "Houses by Correa ndonce,” the first being The Doctor's oUse. Stories and pastimes are supe ed for the amuse- ment of children, d in the other de- partments many t pies of interest and value to the hone re treated. Fashion of course, plays large part in this number, and the wast styles are illus. traced Aid dolor' in detail. Losr—On Tne day aft. noon a white embroidery belt an. a .elver brooch of Scotch pebbles, Fi..er rewarded by leaving at thio o ce. BIG SALE of Ladies' and Children's Coats at H. E. Isard & Co's. Twenty carried over coats to clear. Your choice for $1.95. Annual Oy ter Supper. At the meeting f Court Maitland, Canadian Order of oresters to be held on Friday evening f this week, the an- ual oyster supper, gill take place. Mr. W. G. Strong, of Ziorrie, High Court Organizer, will ',e present, and the members expect z,o spend a pleasant time. All menthe s of the Order are in- vited. Special 0 Are in effect da tuna, Utah, Colo gon, Washington Call on agent G.T. tion. e ay Rates y o points in Mon- o, California, Ore- nd British Columbia. . for full informa- Died a The death occured Jailer Griffin, in last, of Mrs. Agnes Henderson of the late Robert Henderson mauy years previ 1908, was turnkey Goderich. Deceas health for some tin closed her own hon with her friends, J Mrs. Henderson was a sister of Mrs. W. H. Green, of Wingham FARM TO RENT. about 4 miles fro to R. VANSTONE. Goderich. ed at the residence of oderioh on Saturday e Henderson, widow Henderson, who for ins to his death, in in the county jail at d had been in failing e, and some time ago e, and went to reside iler and Mrs. Griffin. s a sister of •• re, W. ham. O. acknow road, Ingham. Apply Headache comes 'rom eye -strain; pro- per fitting glass are permauent relief ; consult Tanse & Son at Queen's Hotel, Feb. 28th, at cl March let. Married in Toronto. A happy event t ok pince in Toronto, on Wednesday, of last week, when Mr. John S. Duckett, the let line of Mor- ris was married Mise Hannah W. Barber, of Wols ey, Sask. The cere- mony was perfor ed by Rev. R. S. E. Large. Mr. D ickett is one of the well-to-do and ,res erons farmers of • Morris, and his Arida is a former resi- dent of Lucknow The happy couple will have the bes wishes of numerous friends for a bight and prosperous wedded life. South •n Res' ts. Avoid the dila: r.ea. e winter weather w eke in the land of , California, Florida, ee G.T.R. agent for d tickets. by spending a fe, summer's sunshi Mexico, Cuba. full particulars They Have "One man wh Witness a few editor didn't the worrying himsel why the "blame Marvellous, isn't some men think t Them Out West. quit taking the Prairie jeks ago because the k just as he did, is to death wondering sheet ain't bust up." it, the depth of ice ey can cut?"—Indian Head Witness. raring our nine years as editor of the 7yn:s we have met four or five chaps like the one referred to above, but the Ti tEs is still flourishing and making its weekly visits to its numerous friend Dr. Ovens, London, Surgeon Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat will be at Mc- Kibbon's drug etore,Tnesday, March Gth. Hours 2 p. m. to 0 p. m. Glasses pro- perly fitted, Fon SALE—A good brick residence beautifully situated in the town of Wingham; eight rooms; bath; electric lighted ; modern conveniences. This is a very desirable property. Terms reason- able, and to snit purchaser. Address at TIMES office. A Word to the Wise. The moat snc ossful advertisers of this country are a steady advertisers; the men who pltn campaigns in great details; the men who have started ad- vertising in a m..dest way and have in- creased their appropriations. These mon have never been foolhardy enough to believe that they could scale the heights of prosperity at a mingle bound, or could count 3n past advertising to carry them alo g on downy beds of ease through the present. Advertising gathers force it goes, stop it for a time and yon ave to make ap for a loss of momentum. The merohant or manu- facturer who d ops his advertising dur- ing dull meaeon is dropping his oars in mid stream an letting the current bear Mal backWard JUgg/Mj 3 I / TOWN C UNCIL. • O EY Harriston vs. Wingham WINGHAM RIN FRIDAY, FEB. 23 at 8 o'clock -p. m, Last home game ofthe season. Don't mis it Band in atte>jdance. Skating after e gaamee. ntt Howick (}Mutual Insurance Co. The thirty- •Third annual meeting of the well known Iowick Mutual Insurance Co. was hell in the Township Hall, Gorrie, on F iday, Feb. 9th. President Jno. R. Mills occupying the chair. Mr. Miller spoks briefly of the past year's business stateg that $4000 was added to surplus. No $17,000 with six million at risk. The alompany had been fortua• ate this year, and the standing of the Co. was such "'hat two outside Fire In- suranoe Com)anies had come to as for pointers and ir.proved methods in man- aging their bu mese. Mr. Miller gave a number of inte eating foots. Secretary -Tr asurer McKercher read the minutes of he last annual meeting, which on mot n of W. H. Gregg and W. Doig were assed, Report of direc- tors was read a d ou motion of Messrs. McKercher and dgar were adopted. Auditors' re ort, which showed amount at risk t be $6,598,911.00; pre- mium note capit 1, $329,945,00; assets, $317,388.72, wa presented by Auditor Graham. After a short discussion Jno. seconded , by A. Doig, s adopted. at year, Bobert Scott, for for over 20 years, t and his seat was fill - the remaining in 1905 Liam Scott. costa the d h ohair and ssels, was elected to f Jno. Stewart and Stewart moved, er., the report w Daring the pa ' who was a Dire paid Nature's del I ed for the six mo by his brother, W The President e W. H. Kerr, of Br preside on motion D. Milne. Retiring director and Edward Bryan by acclamation ther good opinions held company. Wm. S well, as John Jacks man, of Minto, and were also in the con winning by a majo Faille, Geo. Gibson a also nominated but dates. The Scrutineers w . were Jno. R. Miller who were re-elected by testifying to the y the patrons of the ott did not fare so and Robt Desoh- owick townships, est. Mr. Jackson ity of 39. Robt. +d W. Gregg, were- •chne d to be candi- re Messrs. Graham Shearer, Dane and ay. Auditors Graham • nd Shearer were re elected without oppo ition, on motion of Messrs Weir and Wi son. The newly elected made short speech- es in which they promised to give the Howick Mutual thei • very best service. Moved by J. R. Miller, seconded by Edward Bryans, the the thanks of the meeting.be tendered -o W. H. Kerr for acting as chairman. Carried. The very interes ing meeting was then brought to a close. Taube & Son, Eyesight specialists wiil be at Queen's Hotel, Wingham on Wed- nesday, Feb. 28th at d Thursday, March lst. INDIGESTION ?l Why suffer from it ? FOTt1ERGILL'S Dyspepsia Tablets RELIEVE AND CURE EVERY TIME. FOR. SALE BY Walton McKibboo DRUGGIST. Next door to postoffice. This store closes at 8 p, m., every evening except Saturday, The adjourned m Council was held o ing, 14th inst., wits present; Mayor Bell In the absence of 1V town clerk, the dui were performed by 11fsr. Theo. Hall. Mayor Bell repor ed regarding the matter of difference with the Western Foundry Co.. and eon-iderable discussion took place thereon, of er which it was Moved by COMM. 'rioholson and Mc- Donald— that the o iginal agreement with the Western Fon dry Co. be carri- ed out, and that Barris r D. Holmes, be instructed to collect the amount due the town. Carried. The sum of $5.00 w is voted to the Sick Children's Respite , Toronto. .eting of the Town Wednesday even - all the members tt ohair. r. J. B. Ferguson, es of that official Moved by Gonne. Ben and carried, that we should pay the expense with the damage to the and that we ask R. Van: to the matter for ue, an council at next meeting. Replying to a gnestio Hanna, Mayor Bell reported that the Executive Committee lad re-engaged Mr. W. H. Green as strierintondent of the electric light plant f +r this year on the sante terms as last year. Some sharp discnssio t followed re- garding the managemen • of the electric lightiug department. The report of the Fine ice Committee was read and on motion adopted, recom- mending the payment c7 the following accounts:— John ccounts:— John Reid, work John Hunter, 6 cords 'wood ett and Hanna, ascertain who m connection dam and flume, one is) look in- report to this by Conneillor $ 35 12 00 D. McCormick 61 co de wood.. 16 25 A. Harrison, 2; cors wood... 5 00 Geo. Faulker, 18 c ds wood... 40 50 R. McMurray, 4?' ords wood. 10 12 W. Riutoul, bridge contract.... 300 00 R. Dey, 4 days wor at dam.... 6 00 W. H. Green, ceme t piers etc, .660 00 A. Poaliff, stone fo .• dam 15 00 High School dep itations, ex- penses to Gc ierieh 9 00 LADIES:—If yon wis. you get the very later •, in charming new Spf will, as usual, pay you M. GORDON'S Stock. to - now where -to-date ideas Dress Goods, it well to see D. Hanna & Co t ieh to t' nk their many shoe custom who •ave patron- ized them during ue p• : three years, and would stronglt ad' ee them to stay with our success - obert Johnston, from whom our c•-- omere can get shoes through our gen' ral store for trade. Mr. Johnston is no v open for business and has a nice, well-seleoted spring stock of new good —HANNA & Co. Northern ckey League. During the past ',• eek one of the fast- est games of hocke • ever played in this northern country w • s played at Harris - ton on Wednesday :;vening of last week, when Harriston w from the home boys by a scorn f 4 to 3. A special train was run down rom Wingham and the boys were acco • anied by the mem- bers of the Citizen's Band and a large number of our town: people. The Har- riston Review of last week had about a column of stuff on t a match, but we will not bother maki.• any reply to it,bnt a sentence or two m • y be here given : — "The Wingham peo•ie came down here determined to win and it certainly looked that way to he observant out- sider. They are a big, husky bunch and very fast on the ice; but they are Broncho busters—na yet. They brought down the band wi lh them, but it did not even play the Dead Maroh with muffled drums after the game—not a a toot from them, io; they had wasted enough time, talent and wind in Harris - ton." As to the reason the band did not give any music was we may say that some miserable wh Ip cut out one of the heads of the big dr m. On the same eve 'ng Mt Forest won from Palmerston b a score of 7 to 6. Last friday even g ou the Wingham rink, before a larg number of specta- tors, the home boys won from Mt Forest by a score of 13 to . This leaves Wing - ham and Harriet° ties for the first place in the league. It as been decided to play home and ome games, goals to count, to decide hick club will win the cup. Tho home game, which will be the final leagne ante of the season, will be played on th Wingham rink on Fri- day evening of is week. Tho boys aro looking for a g crowd and hope to make the lead so large that Harriston will have no chap of winning out in the final game to b played. at Harriet= next Wednesday a ening. Go to the rink on Friday even ig and help cheer the boys the victory THE ONTAR O HOUSE. Work Outlined f'o by the h The opening of the on Thursday aftern his Honor the Lieut largely attended. T military display and throne outlined a legislation. Among the meas are the new county c was introducted last that its terms might 1 the province, and hel session. A measure relativ-1 to the manage- ment, and other quer ions of importance, including finances, :no doubt, of the University of Toronto. A bill respecting tl s taxation of rail- ways, which the Pre: uier told the re- cent Dominion Granse deputation was oontemplated. Respecting the cha.sges in the Depart- ment of Land and Moines, which have been recently forecas ed. Amending the min ug law and the volunteer land grants let, in regard to both of which difficnl : and vexing prob- lems have of late anis:.. The revision and co solidation of the railway act, the streetrailway act, and the electric railway a.. The one mea- sure which will take he place of the three named has recce ed careful con- sideration of the Cabit • t. There is sure to be a education mea- sure along the lines pa titularly of im- proving the public soh.ols. In this con- nection there will no doubt be legis- lation for the appoint lent of the pro- posed Superintendent . Education and for other matters relat' ' e to the Depart- ment of Education. Amendments to the arta sot, especially i improvement of fairs • and the consolidation of the several acts, re ies are predicted. Th will be in part along t supervision of loan co standing of projected Dr. Butler, Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist, 870 Queen's Avenue, London, IIrd door East St. Andrew's Church. Glasses supplied. FAR 4 FOR SALE. --A good 100 -acre farm in the township of East Wawanoeh is offered for sale at a bargain for a quick sale. Terms and full particulars at the TIRES office. $1 A YEAR IN ADVANCE the Legislature inistry. Ontario Legislature on of last week by nant-Governor was iere was the usual :he speech from the ieavy program of res foreshadowed uncils act, which session iu order ecome familiar to l over until this agriculture and respect to the ud exhibitiions, and amendment ting to compan- latter, it is said, e line of a stricter ponies and of the ndustrial concerns applying for incorpo•ation under Ont- ario lathe. The liquor license act is also slated for amendment and consolidation. The ohanges are not expted to be radical, but it is confidently e y will be acceptable t the evils of the drin Other matters w in the speech are th section of the Temis ern Ontario Railw of extension from N ward, the unders Federal Government of treaty with th treaty sections of th creased immigratio splendid harvest of t prosperity of the f and the continued s Agricultural Colleg will be asked for thening the excell institution. this sserted that they those who deplore traffic. 'ch received notice success of the first awing and North - and the progress Liskeard north- nding withthe for the negotiation Indians in non - province, the in- to Ontario, . the re past year, the rming community cess of the Ontario It is said a vote ill further streng- t teaching staff of Fon SALE—A very desirable brick resideuce on Frances street, near school house. This is a beantiful home with all modern conveniences. Call or write to T. H. Rose, Wingham. Merchants t Organize. Mr. S. A. Brubaek r, organizer for the Retail Merchants A ociation of Canada, has been in town for ,he past few days with a view to orgaa.zing a branch in Wingham. It is pro 'able that the orga- nization of a local •,ranch of the as- sociation will shortl;_ be consummated. When Taube & So attend to your eyes yon get the benefit over 35 years ex- perience; if your ey bother you in any way consult them a Queen's Hotel, on Feb. 28 and March t. Madame Zella, scientific palmist, is giving readings at the H. : Brunswick, this week in deli + 'anti. character, read- ing the past an." t , future, Madam 'Lella's reading: e a revelation to those who have Mi. ;rte not believed that palmistry could be reduced to an exact science. It will pay you to consult her. Room 1. Bliss Car an Broke. Bliss Carman, whose writings are filed a petition in b for part payment o cousin, F. St. John N. B. Carman tot} Ace Canadian pont, widely known, has .nkrnptcy, in a suit a note given to his Blies, of Fredericton ified that he did his People who have eye troubles should not neglect to have the trouble corrected at - once. WE TEST EYES FREE examining each e y e separately and fitting it with its proper glass. Our work has proven satisfactory to many, and wo can suit you. Our guarantee that goes with Spectacles - we sell is good, for we are always here. Call and see us. at WAIIEY'S DRUG STORE ti 'ISGHAII, ONT, Phone 100. Successor to McCall & Co. • WING IIAM - BUSINESS COLLEGE is a Higlrgrade Commercial School — Trittt:r courtsEs — Comntercial - Stenography - Telegraphy Write OEO. SPOTTON, Principal. NOTICE TO FARMERS! Any fanner wishing to secure help for the coming year shouid call nn me without delay, as I have the Government Inunigration Agency for this district. Call for terms and particul- ars, as applications must be made through me. C. J. MAGUIRE Real Estate and Business Transfer Agent, VAN3TOI,a BLOCK. - WINGHAM, Osr. Mader a Zella SGIEM FIG PA T Is in town o a ort time. Her readings cover a affairs of life. Con- sultation strict y confidential. Call and be convinced. Hotel Bru swick Room I. Hours 10 A.M, to 10 P 31. 01-11.4CH NOTES. Rev. J. H. Caterhont, has been invited to remain for another year as pastor of the Methodist.thurches on the Wroxeter circuit. In his sermcc in St. Paul's church en Sunday evens-ig last to a large congre- gation, Rev. T S. Boyle, spoke on "The Church's att tude towards popular amusements." Next Sunday evening the subject fo Mr. Boyle's discourse will be "The Ch ietian'e attitude towards popular amuse eats." The Inductio of the Rev. T. S. Boyle will take place t St. Paul's Churoh no Tuesday evenin next at S o'clock. The • ceremony will b performed by Archdea- con Richardson, M. A. D. C. L. of Lon- don, who will so preach the sermon. There will be m sic and refreshments in the school room fter the service. writing in his ap rtments on Twelfth street, and that h lived on about $800 a year. He was no a member of any club or literary orga tzation. He had no uncompleted wor s on hand, and the contracts submit d to the court repre- sented his sole aseseions, aside from clothes, fifty vol niea of books, and fur- nishings in his a artment, worth 450. ISale an Stock Show. Tnere will be i grand exhibition in I Clinton of heays draught, agricultural land roadster hor s. consisting of entire horses, brood ma es, geldings, families of four foals, t ams, drivers, saddle horses and pon .s. Also Shorthorns, Polled Angus nd Hereford cattle, grades, fat cattle, and dairy cows and seed spring grain. • To end with an atm- ' tion sale of all ki ids of stock, free to i everybody. No entrance fees, no ex - pauses. Rememb.r the date, April 5th. Large and numer s prizes are being of- fered. It is origi 1 in every respect to the county of Hu n, Write secretary for prize lists.—J, W. Sn.iw, Secretary. ' Madame Zella, palmist, is at the Hotel Brunswick. "It yon are no ' believer lin the philosophy of pal o ry, you will do well to consul he •: Madam 'Leila reads your life li, e • i open book, and gives informatio " - on all affairs. She is a cultured lady, a charming conver- , sationliet, and her readings will do yon f much good. Consult her at room No, 1. , Hours 10 a. ni. to 10 p. m, Piro did $15,000 amage at an early hour Tuesday mor ing in the stove and tinware establish ent of Stevely and Son, London, O The fire is sup- posed to have eta ted from an electric vrire in the work op on the upper floor. It spread rapidly o the lower floors and almost totally de rayed both the stock and bucling.