The Wingham Times, 1907-12-12, Page 1THE WINGHAM TIMES.
VOL XXXVL—NO. 1.870.
WINGRAI, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1907,
Christmas
Gifts
We have a great variety—
all prices—call in and
inspect them. !
We have a range of useful
• and beautiful articles at
from 5oc to $2.00 that
cannot be excelled,
Walton McKibbon
THE DRUGGIST
Macdonald Blook, Wingham.
1
BEST
1 SITUATIONS
are available with renewal of in-
dustrial activities in early Spring.
If you desire one, you must enter
N 0 W . Short, sharp, snappy ',
courses for those whose time or
money is limited, and the broad-
est and most comprehensive
currionlum for those who would
attain more than ordinary ena-
cted.
MAIL COURSES in Commercial,
Stenography, Telegraphy, Civil
Service, Matriculation, Penman-
ship, etc, Write for particulars.
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LOBO. SPOTTON, - PrINCIPAL,
manmalimmamossmo
NOW !
Only teed more weeks, and a lot
ot Christmas shopping to be done
in that time, too. A better stock
than ever of Holm and IMPORTED
GnOCERfnS and PROVISIONS.
Fr u i t—Oonfectionery, eto , is
planed at your disposal.
t TEA and COFFEE
\ These are the lines that get
special attention and every ounce
is up to. high-water mark in
quality. GET Soein for
CHRISTMAS,
Fruits
Both Onrrants and Raisins are
the beet that money can buy,.
They'll speak for themselves,
SEE Time
Oranges, etc
These have been bon on
Quality basis alone and t e prices '
won't be exhorbitant, e' • er. Also '
(looking Pigs, Eatxn: Figs, Im-
ported Grapes, Nuts eta.
Che' Se
—Best Prize Canadian
--.1mported Roquefort
.=MoLaren's Primase Oseem
-•Ingersoll Cream
--Limburger
CHINA WARE
There all kinds to pia& and
choose froni, Never a better or
larger stook. Drop in before
Christmas and look them over.
China ha, and Dinner Sets
Toilet Sets
Water Sets and Berry Sets
Marmalade rare, Biscuit Jats,
Pickle Trays, Bon Bone end.
Panay China of nearly every
description.
W a i t e d• --Dotter, Eggs,
P
o
•
totoes, Whits Deane, Dried Ata
plea, eto,
is
Henry ■
Gh
rAs
t■e
Grocer and China Merchant
GENERAL LOCAL NEWS.
Wear ereer's Shoes and Subbera
Hockey Club eeiing.
A meeting of the Ingham hockey
Club and all those i crested in this
popular winter game wi 1 be held in the
Council Chamber this ( hnreday) even -
log, at 8 o'clock sharp to re organize
for the coming season. An last year's
players and any who w' h to play dur-
ing the season, are eep dally requested
to attend.
Two eight room houses to let. Apply
to R. Vanstone.
Highest cash price for bides, skins
and tallow, T. T. Field.
Residence Pr
Mr. J. E. Swarte h
ful residence property
to Mr. Win, MoPher
re ady taken posseesio
the beat homes in Wi
Pherson has spent a n
the Klondike, recenti
he could not find a be
to locate. We. weld
M oPherson as reside
party Seld.
is Bold his beanti-
n Diagonal street
on, who has a1-
. This is one of
ham, Mr. Mc-
ber of years in
coming east, and
er town in which
e Mr, and Mrs.
is of Wingham.
Highest price paid for bides and poul-
try at T. FeIle' bntoher shoo,
Clearing sale of all Ladies' Far Jack-
ets. GEo. E. KING.
3
K. 0, T, M. Officers.
At the last regular meeting of Wing -
ham Tent, No. 6$, tt. 0. T. M., the fol-
lowing officers were =Iected for the ensue
ing term:—Com., i' . N. Roadhouse;
Lieut. -Com., P. Ro inson; Reo-Keeper,
A. E. Simmons; (bap., Geo. Walker;
Sergt., Geo. Srigl:y; M. at A., Alex
McNevin; let M. .f G , Samuel Look -
ridge; 2nd M. of , E. E. Simmons;
Sentinel, Benj. ott; Picket, John
Davidson.
iMMIN1 1 .
House and also rooms to rent. Apply
to Miss K. M. FlsnzR.
Funs, FtuRe, FURS.—We have them in
arge variety. GEo. E. KING.
L. O.
At the regular
No. 794, held on
the following-offie
the ensuing yeatr:—
D. M„ John David
T, S. Boyle; recor
Guest; financial se
gnire; treasurer, D.
Guest; lecturer, A.
mittee, Geo, C. M
G. Salter, W. A.
ton; anditora, J.
Glenn. •
, Officers.
eeting of L. 0, L,
riday evening last,
s were eleoted for
. M., W. J, Greer;,
on; chaplain, Rev.
ing secretary, Jos.
retary, S. A. Ma -
ell; D. of O., Wm.
Mnsgrove; eom-
nnero, T. Hall, W.
anderson, Q. Thorn-
. Ferguson, John
AT S. GRACEY'S
will find a nice line
thing for Ohristma
gifts.
REIu aunt THE BEE H ' ' —Still in
the same old stand. po •'. a and see the
bargains in Handkero i:.'s, Collars and
Fancy Goode for Xm; W. J. LEAR.
nr
of
r[ture store you
goods—just the
and New Year's
COUNTY GOU CILLORS
BANQUETTER.
A banquet was endered the membere
and omoiale of the Huron County Coun-
cil, on Tbursda' evening last, on the
ocoasion of their meeting in Wingham.
Mr. L. Kennedy, •aterer, bad charge of
the affair, which was held in the new
store in the Wile•n Block. Admirable
arrangem,ento ha • been made for the
convenience and •omfort of those who
attended sand over ne hundred personasat
down to the tae efnlly decorated and
well -laden tables; the menu wee alt that
could be desired. Mayor Holmes occu-
pied a seat at the 1. end of the table, with
Warden Currie •n his right, and his
veteran nameeek-, Dr. Holmes, County
Treasurer, to t e left. When ample
jostloe had been one the many delect-
able delicacies p'ovided, the Mayor, es
chairman, prop e: ded to uutold au Intel-
leotnal "bill of f e re" which proved very
interesting, in st • ctive and entertaining.
Messrs G. W. •line and F. J.'Hill, in
dnet and song, • ith Miss Houghton as
accompanist, adecl much to the pleasure
of the gatherin - , The addresses were
of a high order and listened to with
olose attention. Taken altogether, the
affair was a most pleasant and profitable
one. The ecce lent service of Mr.
Kennedy, the oa erer, was freely com-
mented upon. elbowing is the toast
het:—
"The King"—P oposed by the Mayor,
and responded to by the company sing-
ing the "National nthem".
"Our Guests" Proposed by Warden
Currie, and reap...deo to by Measre J•
Leckie.. R. McLea • and Dr.Woode.
"Dominion of U. nadh and the Domin-
ion Parliament" Proposed by Mr. A.
Mto byMessrs
H. Musgrove, a and esponded s
g v,
McMillan, Kellelman, Dr. McDonald
and Dudley Hol 11 es.
"The Town of Wingham"—Proposed
by adr. D. Cante on, and responded to
by Messrs Geo. vKenzie, Wm. Nichol-
son and Dr, R. 0. Redmond. ,
"On tside Munio palities"--Proposed by
Mr. Robert Cu rie, responded to by
Messrs Bobier, aillie, Fraser and Dr.
Holmes,
"Educational Interests"—Proposed
by Mr. Geo, Sp ton, responded to by
Mr, J- A. Taylor
"Our Host"— esponded to by r. L.
Kennedy.
Wingham No
A break in the
electric light plant
sign of the electri
streets are now i
repairs and instant
An offer has ,been
owner to try to get
by paying off t
above is from the
Satnrday, We ha
power loud, but
for one bight wit
person bad loaded
with, nonsense wb
lights are not bur
servioe was starts
in Darkness.
aohinery'of the old
as caused a enepen-
Iights, so that the
darkness awaiting
g of new machinery.
ade by the former
the plant bank again
o debentures. The
oronto News of Last
e had mishaps at the
ikht users were only
out light and some
p the outside world
n it is said that the
ng. The street light
on Monday night.
Dow'T miss rens —256 yards Bleached
Table Linen, regular 40o quality on
sale at I0ARD's for 28o per yard—
5 patterns.
AT S. GRAonY's you oan,giit sleighs
for the babies, chafra for he children,
Morris chairs for the ntlemen, nice
rattan and uphols er rookero, parlor
tables, eto., for the tee; all at special
Christmas prides,
Bank Offici Promoted.
Mr, G. E. Bache an, who was con-
noted with the ba das street branch of
the Bank of Nova 5 otic at moronto, has
been promoted to he managership of
the branoh of the b nk at Oxford, N. S,
Mr, Buchanan's ap ointment takes place
immediately, and h has already left to
take up his new
du fel. Mr. Bueh
nan
has been oonneote with the bank for
only a short time and this ptoniotion
shows that he has been climbing the
ladder very hast, e is only 26 years of
age and this is a ver Important position
ohs an is a
in n
fossa
young a
� a n. Mr. Bu
Vllinghain.4ld, boy being
a son of Mr.
F, Buchanan and ' will have the very
best wishes oi' Win ham friends.
Por diamond, wed • in and engage-
ment rings, go to R. ox.
WANTED—Woman to do launday
work at the Wingham Hospit; . Apply
at Hospital.
Give the boys and gi • s our exoellent
Shoes for Christ •• as Nothing more
sensible. W. J. G ^J• ' n.
Curlers seting
An importaut,mee ng of the Wing.
main Curlers will be held in the Fire•
men's Room in Tow Hall on Friday
evening of this wee All members are
requested to be prise nt.
For a good watch or
R. KNox.
MCGIan & Coins=
fpr Ohaistrnas novelti
and Boys' furnishings.
a eadquarters
Men's,Youthn'
U, E. Camaro
Mr. Donald B, Can
Deputy Provincial Tr
tario, but for the last t`'
the Mutual Reserve Fu
ation, of New York, di�
Saturday, aged 57 yeari
was for may years a re
now and prior to 1887 vi
politics in West Bruce
A. O. F. Officers.
Following are t officers of Court
Huron, No. 8408, Ancient Order of
Foresters for the ear 1908:—P.V. R.,
P, H. Deane; 0. ., Heber Thornton;
S. 0. E., George utton; S. W., Jos.,
Guest; J. W., m. Monk; S. B., F.
Sidewand; J. B., H. Dunlop; medical
officer, Dr. R. 0. Redmond; secretary,
J. W. Pearen; tr asurer, R. A. Cruick-
shank; trustees, rote. Nash, Hamilton
and Porter; ands rs, Bros. Guest, Deans
and Robertson; Bribe, E. Na:
Kfeox's fancy go. • s > . e --the place to
buy your Christmas •resents.
Remember, we are giving :penial re-
duced prices on all lines of urnittire ail
through December Oa and see what
we have in bedro • m ices, sideboards,
parlor goods, fa..' rocking chairs,
pictures, eto., et.., at S. GRAOEY's
furniture store.
_3331..__
Municipa
Nominations for
iors, Reeve and M
Monday evening,
over two weeks an
very much talk as
the municipal aff
next year. It ha
give the Mayor t . o years at least, and
it is likely Mayon Holmes will get the
position by acglamation. We have
Dead
oron. formerly
direr for On-
elve years with
d Life Assaoi-
d in Toronto we
Mr. Cameron
ident of Luok-
as prominent in
House to rent; also one for sale.,
Apply to MRS. (Du.) J. E. TAsILYN.
Meat by the piece and guar r at
reduced prices. T, T field.
Fancy Reedit of all k'n at coot,
at KNOX'S,
Politics.
Municipal Conncil-
voe will be held on
eoember 30th, a little
we have not heard
to 'who will govern
ire in Wingham for
been the custom to
heard the name
mentioned in
Reeveabip,' but
for publication.
learned the inter
member!; of the C
they will be oand
We need a good C
men who will It
interest of the t
Men should not be
click or faction, bra
of every ratepayer.
in
the Council
a in
any time, but the
must be properly Io
beet business melt eh�
tion of their tttne in
innniop
i al affatrd, T
Paella School Board
on January lat are
fWrote. Moore, It, Keri
All of whom are eligi
of three ratepayers
onneotion with the
othing is yet definite
We have not yet
tion of the present
omoil as to whether
dates for re-election.
nnoil for next year,
k to the very best
wn and its people.
looted to serve any
for the best interest
he position of sere-
a thankless one et
ffalre of the Merle
ked after and ottr
nld tacri8ce a per-
lookitia- after the
be niembere of the
hose term expires
esern, Alex Ross,
and0. N,a Griffin,
ble for re-election,
Scottish Co
The annual Scottish
held in the opera house
ing of this' week. Thos
the Imperial Male Quart
Miss Elspeth MacDonal'
Messrs. J. H. Camarot
comedians; Miss Riddel
McDonald in Higkland
talent should give a
and keep the Soottish
front rank as the papule
season. The plan of he
McKibbon's drug star
still many good, seat
tickets early and avoid
evening of the concert.
cert.
concert will be
�n Friday even -
taking part are
tte, ot London;
, elocutionist;
and Jas. Fax,
and the Misses
dancing, This
good program
concert in the
concert of the
1 to at Walton
and there are
Secure your
Ghe rush on ,the
Beautiful silverware at la. ox'
Don't forget baby's feet i selecting
your Christmas' Shoes, ave hand-
some styles. W. J. GRE s.
South Huron's M mber Dead.
Benjamin B, Gantt M. P. for Sonth
Huron, died in St. I re's Hospital at
Ottawa on Mc days ening, following
an operation fora r on thestomacb.
He had been in the ospital for some
days. Hie wife was t the bedside, hay-
ing arrived in Ottaw a few days ago.
This makes the sec nd death among
members mb since the s ss•on commenced.
ne I
The late Mr. Gun was a native of
Wallacetown, where he was born in
1860, and received h s education. He
was married, his wife' maiden name be-
ing Jennie V..Jackeo . He was a mer -
'chant at Seaforth, a was elected rep-
resentative of South nron in the Con-
servative interest in 1( 4. He was a son
of the late Donald B. ann.
WANTED—A11 kinds of raw furs—
Highest prices paid. G. 1,. KING.
.HIGHEST CASH PRICE paid for biles,
kine, tallow and wool, at the Wingham
Tannery. W. D. PRINGLE,
East Waw
osh Wedding.
A very pretty edding took place at
the residence o Mr. and Mrs. Alex-
ander Bruce, of arnooh, on Wednesday
of last week, wh n their daughter, Miss
Minnie Hazel, as united in marriage
to Mr. Richard hamney, a prosperous
and respected nog farmer of Donny-
brook. Rev. J. J. Hastie of Belgrave,
was the c ffi luting c e r g y m a n.
PreoiseIy at 6 o' Iook the brid'e entered
the parlor leaning on the arm of her
father, the wedding march being played
by Mid Laura obineon, cousin of the
groom. The b 'de was prettily attired
in nun's veiling trimmed with ribbon
and silk over -la e, and wore white roses
in her hair, Sh was attended by her
sister, Mise Ed th Myrtle, who ?sae
similarly attire . The groom was as.
dieted by his rother, Mr. John G.
Chimney. A er the ceremony and
congratulations, the guests enjoyed a
sumptuous repas , after which Rev. Mr.
Haste proposed toast to the bride and
groom, to which he groom replied in a
wary appropriate anner. A verypleas-
ant evening was fterwarde spent. The
bride's travelling nit was of grey vene-
tian cloth with afreta silk blouse to
match. The este in in yhioh the bride
is held is show by the many and
beautiful gifts sh received, the groom's
gift being a g d watch and chain.
Mr, and Mrs. 0 coney will take up
farming at boon brook, and will have
the best wishes of a large circle of
friends for h ppy and prosperous
wedded life.
PU8LIO 50 OOL BQAR°,
The regular m
School Board w
evening with tell
except Trustees
Minutes of previo
and approved.
The Principal's
of 352 pnpile on th
and 183 Ririe, and •
of 814. On oration
Kerr, the Principal'
Amounts were
follows, on motion
and Rose;—E• Den
ago, 00o; Wm. 11
Hunter Bridge an
for boiler, $10; A.
re grates, 60o; Jo
and postage, $36
supplies, $8 00.
Mr. D. Robb, In:
be had visited the
18, 19 and 22 an.
doing their usual s
was pleased to lear
increased the salar
they were entitl
thought it would e
open another roo
continued to inor
was of the opinio
heating and ve
building could be i
The report was
bere of the Board
Trustees Griffin
was received an
ventilation will b
meeting.
On motion of rastees Griffin and
Jenkins, the sal ries of teachers and
filters were or Bred to be paid for
November and D::•embex,
The Treasurer reported that after
meeting the obllg; tions of the year there
would be a balan a of $100:
Trustees Griff• and Kerr moved the
usual resolution t provide for the eleo-
tion of Trustees.
On motion of T -
the Board expres
T ruetee Moore an
soon be fully rest
and again be able
the Board.
On motion of
membersof the Bo
press adjourned t
where oysters we
enjoyed.
sting of the Public
s held on Tuesday
he members present
Moore and Ieard,
s meeting were read
port showed a total
roll, being 103 boys
• average attendance
• f Trustees Hall sad
report was adopted
dered to be paid as
•f Trustees Jenkins
is, freight and cart -
Imes, repairs, 90c;
Boiler Co„ grates
J' Lloyd, message's
F. Groves, salary
25; C. N. Griffin,
Neuter, reported that
°hoot on November
found the teaobera
tisfactory work. He
• that the Board had
:s of the teaot;ers as
to increase. He
•on be necessary to
if the attendance
se. The inspector
that the system of
Mating the school
••proved.
iscnssed by the; mem-
and on motion of
nd Kerr, the report
the matter of better
considered at a future
11
•
Partners and Stockmen, ttenlon
If on are feeding dock itWill pay
'Yoe
Sou to feed beet meal, recommended by
i nitnrel nolle es i n Canada end
glia ro n
ft g
the United States. Get a seek and give
it a lair trial. Sold by T. A, Tama,
Wingham,
netees Hall and Ross
ed their sorrow to
hoped that he would
red to good health
to take his place at
t
airman Lloyd, the
rd, the officers and
Moore's restaurant
served and much
SELLING toys, 1i1011't, games, • •oat,
at KNOX'S. �,, ✓✓
Before purohasing be en and call at
S. GRACEY'S store and ' e if we have
something that wil ' • st snit you for
Christmas presents, All prides reduced
for cash.
Death of Pete
By the death of M
on Thursday evenir
his home at Marnoi
has Iost one of her, h
residents. Mr. Po
ailing for some m0
siderable time pric
been troubled oonef
tism, Deceased w
Scotland, in 1834
years of age emigr
ing for some time
minster townshi
to the Township
and continued t
farm up to the
September lot,
settled in Waw
opened at Marn
was appointed p
held until Jan
holding the o
years. He also
carrying the m
Marnoch for
January he res'.
p osition he
Mr. Porterfiel
and earned
integrity, ac
all his wor
remember h
who looked
redly and
took a very a
but had alw
of the Libsra
a 8tannch Pr
is survived b
sons and da
sympathy of
their time of
members of t
Nebraska; W'
of Brandon;
grave; Mrs, 3
Alex. and Ma
to the Bran
last was very
Si A YEAR IN A.DYANC'E
VQICE$ OF HE PEOPLE
The Miter does not lu
Tor the opinions ext
ents. Dior does1
views as expressed
Id himself responsible
rt.sstd byeorrespond-
0 abvaysold the same
y correspondents.
To the Editor of th
Dear Sir,—Pleas
your columns to v
the oioeing parag
Option Notes" of 1
knowledge of the h
—and some of the
I find it hard to b
them figured in t
At any rate, it i
them as a class, a
it to the public to
glare the source o
also deprecate tie
aspersions upon
It is a well kno
prietors here hay
kindnesses to the
practical form of
shame many lo
Elena. These ove
regarded by man
nn-Ohristlike, and
Bible for the ens
wards reform erns
who, like myself,
reform and of to
at heart.
Yours
Porterfield.
. Pater Porterfield,
g of last week, at
h, East Wawanosh
nored and respected
terfield had been
iths and for a con -
to his death had
erabiy with rhenma-
s born in Banffshire,
id when twenty-one
ted to Canada, work.
n Soarboro and West-
. He moved in 1861
of East Wawanosh,
reside on the same
me of his death. On
861, shortly after he
nosh, a post office was
ch and Mr, Porterfield
stmaster, a position he
ary of this year, thus
tie for over forty five
held the contract of
1 between Belgrave and
ver forty years. Last
gned as Township Clerk,
eld for thirty-six years.
made an efficient officer
enviable reputation for
nracy and promptness in
The writer will always
m as a true friend and one
to have his work done cor-
romptly. Deceased never
tive part in political affairs,
s adhered to tbe principles
party. In religion he was
sbyterian. Mr. Porterfield
his widow and family of.
ghters who will have the
large circle of friends in
af]liotion. The eurviving
o family are; James, ot
Barn, of Calgary; George,
.re. J. L. Geddes, Bel -
mos Ferguson, Bayfield;
y, at home, The funeral
n cemetery on Saturday
largely attended.
"TO ES" : -••r
allow me space in
tura a comment on
aph in the "Local
st week. From my
tel men of Wingham
I know quite well—
lieve that any ono of
e incident as stated.
manifestly unfair to
the Oomoeittee owe
ame the mar' and de -
their information. 1
custom of casting
otel men in general.
n fact that hotel pro -
in the past rendered
poor, and exhibited a
charity that pats,to
ly-protessing Chris-
-zealous methods are
as uncharitable and
re doubtless respon-
oion entertained to -
des by scores of men,
bave the cause of
peranoe very deeply
cry truly,
T. S. BOYLE,
To the Editor of th
Dear Sir,—Let it
stood at the outset,
to dismiss the m
Local Option. So
ed, that rests esti
gent electorate of
Last week, th
"Local Option N
article:
"A prominent b iness man who has
a store on Joseph ne Street publicly
stated not long ago
a Wingham hotel,
Traveller. In they
talking with the pr
were running doe
pleaded with him :
liquor to her boy.
who we are assuret
pie,' laughed in her
sell him all the liqu
as he has five cents t
Now, as it is lino')
modiste a large numbe
feel that this stigma
until such time as t'.
above article 0om08 0
principle" and states '
issue the name of the
ler and "human fiend
information from t
own signature, and
the hotel referred t
that it is not'lhe Qu
I wish to state
absolutely false, s
concerned, and if t
proven. ' I publicly
donate $200 to any
named by the May
pared to spend many
to bring the "int(
who stooped so low
reputation of five m
cowardly to name t
In closing, Mr. Ed
ask the writer of th
have the common d
week over his own
hide himself behin
word as Committee
shall ask my friend
him out into the cl
less of legal costs.
Trul
TIMES:—
be distinctly under -
hat I do not propose
rite or demerits of
far as I am concern.
ely with the intelli-
Ingham,
re appeared ander
tea" the following
hat he was entering
with a Commercial
hall a woman was
oprietor, The tears
n her face as she
ot to sell any more
The human fiend,
is a 'man of princi,
face, and said, 'I'll
he wants as long
pay for it.' "
n that I acoom-
of travellers, I
e attached to me
e writer of the
tt like a "man of
your next week's
merchant, travel-
" I demand tbie
e writer over bis
most particularly
, or at least state
on's.
ositively that it is
far as myself 18
e contrary can be
pledge myself to
own charity to be
I am also pre -
times the amount
' (save the mark 1)
s to besmurah the
n when he was too
e hotel.
tor, let me again
article quoted to
enoy to write next
signature and not
each an indefinite
If he does not, I
to watch me bring
r sunlight, regard-
Dr,
egard-
eO dna OotiIiat tendon, Surgeon
n
;, EaNose and Throat will be at Mo -
Ribbon's drug store, Tuesday, Dos. 24.
Hours: 10 a. ni. 10 3 p. ni. Glasses
properly :fitted.
HIGH SOH 'Oa, NOTES.
By Times Correa
Literar
Owing to the eh
attendance is aural
We are sorry to
Clegg, correspond
form Il„ is very
Tuesday of lad
oil visited the Hi
lora were grea
school.
The students
have au open -al
owing to the so
was thought ad
year.
Last Friday th
another good na
consisted of readi
speeches. The sp
students, two fr
Workman was ori
was highly please
tertainment prods
Most of the progr
by atndeuts or th
Yours,
JOHN E. SwARrs.
ondent of the H. S.
Society
geable weather the
er than usual.
eport that Miss Roby
nt to the ;journal for
eek the t3ounty Ooan•
bSohool. Thetloancil-
ly interested in our
f our school expected to
rink this season, but,
Mess ot the grenade it
i'sable to wait another
Going Horne,
Are you going •ome for C ietmab2
Take advantage of the cheap tes offer-
ed by the Grand 'r nk Rai ay System.
Single fare betwee • 11 tions in Can-
ada, good going De . and 26th, 1907 ;
valid Tor return • nal Dec. 26th 1907.
Single fare and •no -third, good going
Deo. 21st to 25th, 907; valid for return
until Jan. 3rd, 190' . For further infor-
mation and tickets apply to any Grano
Trunk ticket agent.
Bank St
The statement of t
of the Canadian Ban
been issued for the
bar 30th, The net p
after providing for a
debts is $1,762,343
the history of the
the second largest
having assets amoun
62. Tl.e Canadian
is showing its faith i
perity of Wingham 1
some
bank building i
its business in this
work on the new buil
on Monday. This
root on and it is exp
ing will be oomplet
tement
a yeat'e business
of Commerce has
ear ending Novem-
ofits for the year,
1 bad and doubtful
67, the largest in
nk. This bank is
in the Dominion,
'ng to $113,633,538-#
ank of Oommetce
the future pros -
erecting a hand -
which to transact
own. The brink
ing WAS completed
eek will see the
ted that the bxild-
in January.
Literary Society had
eting. The program
a, instrumentals and
eohes were given by
m each form. Mr.
o and did that he
with the class of en -
ed by the Society.
ars have been given
sonool.
Money Well Spent.
A one dollar bill cane( 1 be letter
,to the
Stare of
c;ription to
ve it acme to
wee means a treat
d. One dollar is a
hen one considers
invested than by mailing it
Family Herald and Weekly'''
Montreal, for a year's en
that great weekly. To
your home each
all the year roil
very small amou
that every weep for fifty-two weeps
he is going to receive a copy of th e
beat weekly paper printed to -day. I t
pleases everyone; to farmers particul-
arly it is a wonderful help. At this
season one cannot do better than send
a dollar to the Family Herald and
Weekly Star, of Montreal.
WANxrv.. Itnmedihtely, a competent
girl for general housework. Goad
Wages. Apply at TOMS office.
GOOD4DV16F
Now is the time to buy Wingham
property as prices are somewhat easier
than a year ago, and the purchaser
will not have to pay 1907 taxes.
We Offer this week
1 story, frame; Patrick St.
1 teery, frame; Minnie St.
1 story, frame; Frances St,
1 story, frame; North St,
1 story, frame; Soott 5t.
1 ttory, frame; Scott St.
1g story, frame; Alice St.
2 story, frame; Minnie St.
1 story, brick; John St.
1 story, brink; Josephine St.
2 story, brink; Viotoria St.
lea story, frame, new; Edward St.
1?.:; story, frame; Frances St.
lea story, Brick; Victoria St.
A number of nice properties in
Town Piot.
Building lots in all parts of the
Farms for sale—a long list.
Ritchie & Cosens
REAL ESTATE & INSURANCE.
Griffin-vanstoneBlock, WINGEIAM.
Phone 123
T11E LEADING SHOE STORE
Christmas
Slippers
After you have been all
over toa n and looked at a
thousand useless articles, you'll
undoubtly decide to give Sim'
Slippers
Our line of Men's Slippers is
tbe finest assortment you can
find anywhere, as well os the
most reasonable in price.
Slippers in Tan and Sleek
Kid, Alligator, Velvet embos-
sed, Opera shape, Nuliitiers,
Romeos, etc., etc.
Slippers at 75G to $t75
Some Choice Lines in
Ladies SLIPPERS
J.Greer
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