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VOL XXXVII.--NO. 1.910.
WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER i7, 1908.
JUST ARRIVED!
"THE
MERRY WIDOW'
The "Merry Widow" Perfume
just arrived.
Sweet and lasting
1 Come
in and sample it.
KODAKS, FILMS AND
SUPPLIES.
Walton Mckibbon
THE DRUGGIST
Macdonald Block, Wingham,
MISS SPARLING
Graduate of Toronto Conservatory
of Music
Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers
Meeting Bowlers.
A meeting of the Wingham Bowlers
will be held at t club house on the
park at 8 o'olook t ie (Thursday) even-
ing. A large atte anoe of members is
requeated.
And Authorized Teacher of the Fletcher
Music) Method, Symplex and Kinder-
garten (having studied this method with
the originator, at the Synthetic School,
New York).
Pupils prepared for Conservatory ex-
aminations, both in Theory and Piano.
CLASSES OPEN 4th SEPT.
For information regarding tuition,
eto., apply at her home, Minnie street.
Ritchie & Cosens
REAL ESTATE & INSURANCE.
Farm
Properties
Some ,exceptional values in
farms. If you want one it will
pay you to see us.
The good old Province of Ont-
ario is all right.
Town
Properties
Highest prioe paid for hides and poul-
try at T. Fells' butcher shop.
Not Ne t January.
A statement h= : been published in a
number of daily • moors, giving a list of
planes, where loo- option is likely to be
submitted next t annary. Mention is
made of several unicipalities in Huron
county. As far as we are able to learn
this statement i not oorrect as far as
this county is onoerned, and that in
several of the H•• on oounty munioipali-
ties no vote will • e taken until January,
1910.
At right prices. We have a
number of . places admirably
suited for retired farmers.
No prettier or healthier town
in Ontario than Wingham.
Property bought here can al-
ways be resold.
RITCHIE & COSENS
Griffin-VanstoneBloch, WINGHAM.
Phone 123
Funiehed house to let for the winter
months. Apply = t Trans office.
C. 0. F. F urch Seryice.
The Canadian
with members of
the Order, will at
St. Paul's chur
September 20th,
The rector of the
Jenkins, B. A., B
er. Members aro r
the hall in the Greg
o'olook. Visitors w
comed.
oreaters of Wingham,
eighboring Courts of
nd divine service at
on Sunday next,
at 11 o'clock a. In.
church, Rev. 0. E.
, will be the preach -
nested to meet at
ry blook, at 10.30
1 be cordially wel-
Disagreeab Weather.
The weather for ha past week has
been anything but reeable. The air
has been full of emo and we have had
the warmest spell weather of the
season. Bush fires in different parte of
Ontario and Michigan are blamed for so
much smoke. Rain i badly needed and
in some parts of Ont io a water famine
is feared.
Timothy for fall seeding for sale.
GEO E. KING,
Pioneer Res
Mary J. Holden,
W. Scott, of East
away on Thursday
home of her so
Robinson, Victoria
was one of the p
East Wawanosh, n
late husband when til
bush. Deceased was
and had been ill for
The funeral took plan
noon to the Bethel
Wawanosh,
dent Dead.
eliot of the late W.
Wawanosh, passed
evening last at the
-in-law, Mr. Jas.
street. Mrs. Scott
neer residents of
ving in with her
is district was all
in her 80th year
my a few days.
on Sunday after-
emetery in West
1 PHONE 59.
Food
Purify
There's nothing so essential
as good, pore, wholesome
food.
This kind will build up -the
system—go further—and in
the end cost less.
You'll get satisfaction nut
of every meal if you just
bay the best, and that oan
be had
Here
If yon want a good Dinner
Set, Tea Sot or Toilet Set
cheap
NOW'S THE TIME TO BUY
J. Henry Christie
Drink Christie's Teals.
/
A Ten-Innin>s Tie Game.
The Blyth and "ingham Lakeside
League baseball terms played a game
at the former place o• Monday evening,
resulting in a tie, . aoh team having
snored 6 runs. It as a ten•innings
game, and darkness ,.revented the cons
tinnance of play. We understand
another game will •e played between
these teams in the n ar future.
NOTICE—Ail accounts do
be paid by cash or note o
lst of Ootdber. After t
accounts will be pia
Bring along your .ho::. We do re-
pairing and do it ria . . W. J. GREER
me are to
or before the
at date unpaid
in other hands
for collection. Pay •• ent can be made
at the stone block hardware.
J. D, BURNS,
The Preml
Many people fr
visit Clinton on
week, 23rd inet.
Premier, Sir W
Premier will be
Hon. Geo. P.
Railways. The
plane in the park
2 o'clock sharp.
formed at the s
have been enga
including the W'
Arr angements
special train, w
ham at 10 o'cl
going to Clinto
train leaving Cli
Quoiting
The old game of
vived in Wingham
players have been
sport with the ne
Saturday afternoon
ers went over to
thus: —F. Paterson
Vannorman vs D
Holmes vs J. Stewa
vs Dr. Hamilton.
not given out, but t
were many shots a
game will be played
day this week.
r at Clinton.
m this section will
Wednesday of next
to hear Canada's
lfrid Laurier. The
accompanied by the
raham, Minister of
speaking will take
nd will commence at
A procession will be
ation and five bands
ed for the afternoon,
gham Citizens' Band.
ve been made for a
ich will leave Wing -
k a. m. and parties
can return on regular
ton at 6 35 p. m.
Matches.
noits is being re-
d some of the old
aving oonsiderable
beginners. Last
our Wingham play-
elgrave and played
s Thos. Hill; V. R
Geddes; Dudley
t; A. M. Crawford
e correct score was
Wingham players
end. The return
n Wingham some
Bowling Tour ament. Rally D
The bowling tonrna •. ent was con- There were ve
eluded on Wednesday : •ening of last at the Baptist oh
week after the TIDIES ha gone to press, ing and afternoo
In the Scotch doubles, • essrs. Dudley their Sunday Soh
Holmes and A. M Ora ' ord won first Allen took as his
prize and Messrs. 0 Kae •htel and D. T. •'A child left to h
Hepburn second. In th singles, Mrto hie mother."
Alex. Porter won first an. Mr. W. Allin, importance of the
of Luoknow, second. Ti e tournament gentleman pointe
was the most successful ever held in nothing attained
Wingham and many googames were itself. A field bet
played. Tbe final game the doubles bird reverts to ty
was a very close and i • teresting one. self will develop
At the conoluelon of the egnired num- the good tbat is in
ber of ends the score was a tie and on him against evil he
Flaying another end the t st prize win- and constant train
ners won by one shot. One pleasing life This new hea
feature of the tourname t was that the for very early in li
prizes were well soatte ed among the training begin dnrin
players and the 'visitors ook away the Who is responsibl
larger portion of prizes training of the child
Primarily the fathe
this he should do
and prayer, But
upon the ohnroh.
is the church's resp
dnty. All honor to
men and women, w
of their thought, tim
out hope of fee o
arduous work I Mr.
address by an earnes
parents to support th
of the Sunday School
ing upon their childr
dance, orderly bebav
tion of the lesson. I
open session of the s
building being w
tendent Cosens
interesting addres
Peter Fisher an
Altogether the
profit and the
work is very ho
If you want a Dopy of the Christmas
Globe, leave your order early at the
Big Book Store.
w Services.
y good oongregations
roh on Sunday morn-
on the 000aeion of
of Rally Day. Pastor
text, Proverbs 29:15.
self courseth shame
fter speaking of the
obild, the reverened
out how in nature
erfeotion if left to
mes a wilderness, a
Man left to him•
he evil rather than
im. To safeguard
needs a new heart
g in the religions
5 should be sought
e, and the religious
the earliest years.
for the religions
caked the speaker.
of the child, and
y example, precept
e duty also rests
he Sunday School
nse to this case of
the noble band of
o cheerfully give
and effort with -
reward to this
Ilen closed his
appeal to the
willing workers
t least by insist -
's regular atten-
onr and prepare -
the afternoon an
hool was held, the
11 filled, Superin-
presided and short,
es were given by Mr.
Mr W. D. Pringle.
ay was one of great
ntlook for the year's
efnl.
Naw stook. of the latest patterns in
'Wall Paper at the Big Book Store.
The Parish
At a well attend
evening last week the
reorganized for the
winter months with
officers: —Honorary Pr
Chisholm, M. P. and
M. P. P ; Presiden
Jenkins; lst Pice•Pr
Macdonald; 2nd Vice
Smith; Seoretary, W.
Secretary, A. F. Mill
A. Campbell. The a
E. A. Hammond and
form the Exeonti
Various committees w
the different departme
work and all intereete
a very enocessfnl sea
The formal opening
Friday evening of th
good musical program
refreshments will
young men of the tow
requested to attend
Friday evening.
Club.
d meeting one
Parish Club was
ming fall and
the following
sidents, Dr. T.
H. Musgrove,
, Rev. 0 E
sident, Dr. P.
resident, J. 0
J. Wyles; Fin.-
; Treasurer, W.
ove offioere with
Benj. Scott will
e Committee.
e appointed for
s of the olerk's
are looking for
n for the olub.
11 take place on
week, when a
ill be given and
served. The
are particularly
the meeting on
The Local Justice MiI1.
Samuel McIiw in appeared before
Police Magistrate Morton on Wednes-
day morning on a charge of disorderly
conduct, It see a that on Tuesday
evening the defe dant and Jim Look -
ridge, both of wh bore evidence of
having imbibed to freely of the intoxi-
cating cup, met near the corner of
Minnie and Victor a streets, and after a
wordy war engage in a fistiouffsan con-
test, from whioh the latter emerged
considerably batto ed about the face and
head—so much e , in fact, that the
services of a phys,clan were required to
dre ss his wounds( Chief Allen arrested
Mellwain, and he was brought up
Wednesday morning, and remanded
until 4 o'cicck t} a same afternoon for
sentence.
The "Albert" i the name of the fam-
ous shoe for men. New fall lines of this
superior make are just to hand. Sam-
ples in south window. WILLIE & Co.,
sole agent for Albert shoes for men and
Victoria shoes for women.
An Active I
The Brucefiel
Expositor says
the respected p
has made a go
gration agent,
been engaged
has not reoeiv
his services.
out no fewe
who are hea
parous reside
he induced
Scotland an
of these h
them the
sage money
Government
ent of a qu
in the Nort
behalf of im
eo too. -
migration Agent.
correspondent of Tho
Rev. Mr. Sewers,
ger of Union ohuroh,
d record as an immi-
although he has never
as suoh officially and
d the usual reward for
r. Sewers can now point
than eighty persons,
s of families and pros-
ts of this country, whom
o leave the old home in
emigrate to Canada, and
advanced to twelve of
ole or part of their pas -
Mr. Sowers thinks the
should make him a prey
er section of good land
west for his services in
igration, and we think
To LET.—On Leopold street, corner
Victoria street, three rooms with sum-
mer kitohen, cellar, hard and soft water.
Apply on premises.
TRIES and Weekly Globe to new sub-
scribers to January 1st, 1909, for 35
(ante.
Town was i Darkness.
Wingham was i darkness for three
nights last week, t e work at the power
plant interfering ith the running of
the plant. In but ding the new flume
it was found t ht one corner of the
foundation of the building was not safe
and it was neoess ry to do some repair-
ing before the m chinery could be run.
Our townspeople) will not care to have
another three Nights without lights.
Much inconvenience is caused to every
light user. When in darkness the town
looks like a babkwoods village. The
work at the plan is being pushed along
rapidly and is now so far advanced that
little trouble is being experienced by
water. It is not expected that the work
will be completed on the let of October
as was at first planned.
Mrs. Conga
eat expeotatio
audience with
ing manner.
tume, arouse
Should Mrs. Co
with her presen
a large audio
Opera house,
ing, Sept. 25th.
bon's drug store
vin surpassed our high-
s, and captivated the
ler rich voice and pleas -
Caller Herrin'," in oos-
intenee enthusiasm.
tts•Bain again favor us
e we can assure her of
ce,—Barrie Examiner.
inghatn, Friday even -
Plan of hall at Mol1ib-
CHURCH)NOTES.
Services in the
Lord's Day will
pastor, Morning
the Sanctuary."
"Tbe necessity of
body welcome, Al
The Bible Class
1St. Andrew's Preab
be resumed next
commencing at 2 30
people of the congre
invited to attend t
class.
Baptist Chnroh next
e conducted by the
ubjeot: "Help from
Evening subject:
the Orem" Every -
seats free.
in connection with
tertian ohnroh will
Sunday afternoon,
'clock The young
atiou are cordially
meetings of this
Hagar and Inviotus .Sho:. for ladies
and gents. Compare t. •se with any
other make. We wo • ask yon to buy
—the shoes will do that. W. J. GREER,
sole agent.
Autumn edding.
A very pretty uiet home wedding
was solemnized on uesday morning at
the home of Mr C. Dallae, Centre
street, when his aughter, Miss Jean
Dallas, was unite in marriage to Mr.
John Ball, a for er well-known resi-
dent of Wingha The ceremony was
performed by D. Perrie in the
presence of the izrlmediate relatives of
the contracting p rties. The bride was
beautifully gove d in her travelling
snit of brown clot , with waist of point
d'esprit over whi a silk, trimmed with
point lace and insertion, and hat to
match. The br e received a number
of extremely h ndsome presents, the
groom's gift to her being a beautiful
pearl brooch w• th diamond settings,
Mr, and Mrs. all left on the early
morning train '•r Toronto and after
spending a few days in that city will
leave for the Ok.=.agan Valley in Brit-
ish Oolumbia, w ere Mr. Ball will en-
gage in fruit fa ••ing. The bride and
groom have ala a circle of friends in
Wingham, and •hey will carry with
them best wish:: for a happy wedded
life.
Winghrlm's Fall Falr.
Thursday and Friday of next week
are the days for he Wingham fall fair.
The inside exb, bits will be placed in
position and jddged on the first day.
Not being ablii to secure lights the
building will ndt be open for visitors on
Thursday eventing. For Friday after-
noon there is a?good program of attrac-
tions, inoludi • g three horse races and
other rapes, . nd Highland dancing.
The Wingha.. Citizens' Band and the
Luoknow Pi.e Band will furnish the
musical prog • : m. The Seoretary has
already recei ed a number of entries
and this year' fair promisee to surpass
those of idrme years, The agricultural
hall is being t oroughly remodelled and
those attendi • _ the fair will be able to
view the exh'•its to better advantage.
On Friday : vening a high-class con-
cert will be eld in the opera house
when the fo owing well-known artists
will furnish he program: ----J. H. Cam-
eron, hum.. 1st; Mrs. Coutts -Bain,
Scottish Voc list and Elocutionist; Mise
Maude Bus hiin, violinist, The price
of admissio • is only 250. with reeorved
seats at 35o. Seoure your seats early at
MoKibbon's rug store.
Ellis-Hubb
An interesting
two o'clock Monde
Prince Arthur av+
the marriage was
Mina A. Hubbard
Dr. Leonidas Hu
explorer of Labra
the late Jas. B
Canada, and Mr.
the Hon. John E
under-secretary of
ceremony was pe
G. W. McCall,
friend of the fami
ing-room, whioh
palms and flow
was unattended
grey silk with tr
laoe, the gifts o
and carried a
whioh with a
the gifts of the
sister of the brid
the ceremony,
noon, Mr. and
York en route
future home i
travelled in g
match. Those
Hon. John Edna
Miss Emily Ell
and the Misses E
Mr. and Mrs. J
Miss Underhill,
Mrs. Ritchie, PI
J. Albert Benson
H. Cruickshank,
Mr. B. Cruicksha
shank, (Wingham)
J. McRoberts, Toro
Roberts (Midland).
romantio tinge. M
known in the diff
teacher, lecturer an
man's Way Thron
given her a warm pl
those interested in 5
While lecturing in E
she mot Mr. Ellis thr
friend, Mrs. Green,
torian. Mr, Ellis is
considerable means
the Welsh colleries.
Saturday, Sunday
19th, 20th and 21s
festival services wil
S. A. barracks on E
barraoke will be t
with Sowers, fruit, v
harvest produce. St
Stratford, will oond
All gifts will be the
Harvest festival song
at Simmons Bros.' pr
cerate per sheet.
The Annual Hary
Services in oonnectio
ohuroh will be held
27th. Special music
by the ohoir, and ep
the Rector. Donatio
vegetables, etc., for p
ing will be gratefully
following Monday, S
nasal Harvest Home
Particulars later.
date for St. Paul's o
"Come, ye thankf
Raise the song o�
rd Wedding.
vent took place at
afternoon at No. 8
nue, Toronto, when
solemnized of Mrs.
widow of the late
bard, the famous
or, and daughter of
neon. of Budehly,
arold T. Ellis, son of
and Ellis, formerly
tate for India. The
formed by the Rev
f Nominee, an old
, in the large draw -
was decorated with
re. The bride, who
was attired in soft
minge of old Flemish
the groom's mother,
cquet of white roses,
iamon3 bracelet were
groom. Mrs. Roberts,
, held a reception after
nd later in the atter-
rs. Ellis left for New
for Scotland, and their
England. The bride
y cloth with hat to
present included the
d Ellis and Mrs. Ellis,
, aunt of the groom,
is, the groom's sisters.
mes A. Underhill and
f Brampton, Mr. and
neville, Mr. and Mrs.
(Midland), Mrs. W.
(sister of the bride),
k, Miss G. Cruick-
Miss Roberts, Mrs
to, Dr. J. J. Breton
The affair has a
s. Hubbard is well
rent capacities of
writer, "A Wo -
h Labrador" has
sin the hearts of
frozen Province.
gland a year ago,
ugh their common
idow of the hie -
n Englishman of
d is a director in
Miss Mand 1$ • sohlen, violinist, was
the popular fav rite at the concert on
Fair night. This is the second appear-
ance of this dainty and talented lady
before a Harrigan audience, and it is
evident she will always be a welcome
visitor. — Harriston Review. Opera
house, Wingham;, Friday evening, Sept.
25th. Plan of hall at MoKibbon's drug
store. .
Mr. Mc • enzie's Letter.
The following is a copy of the letter
sent to the Con= 1 by Mr. McKenzie: —
Wi.gham, Sept 8th, 1908
To the Mayor and Councillors:-,-
Gentlemen,—M
to Bell a roadway
Bristol Terrace to
This road would b
to residents on t
river, also to the
partioular to our n
butchers. As I w
than some other:
wards buying it.
. John MoLean offers
rom the terminus of
`ater Street for $100.
a great convenience
e north side of the
neral public and in
erchants, bakers and
nld be more benefited
I will give $25 to -
Oro. MCKENzIE,
Mr. McKenzie i . forms the TIMuS that
if this roadway were Opened he would
erect one or m. e houses on his pro-
perty. The tare on one house would
pay for maintain ng this road. Mr. Mo -
Kenzie says he an secure tenants for
several houses n that locality. Tho
roadway would also be a great conven-
ience at times hon d'osophine street is
closed. Tho + atter should be given
careful (onside
a manner that
interests of the
nd Monday, Sept.
, special harvest
be held in the
ward street. The
tefnlly decorated
etables and other
ff Oapt. Hay, of
of the services.
kfnlly received.
heats can be had
nting office for 2
st Thanksgiving
with St. Paul's
n Sunday, Sept.
will be rendered
tial addresses by
s of flowers, fruit,
rpose of decorat-
received On the
5. 28th, the An-
pper will be held
'ndly reserve thie
uroh.
people. ccme
arvest Home."
SITUATIONSIIIII
with leading business houses
await our grsduatea.
I LOOSE-LEAF LEDGER
and all modern office methods
which ensure rapid advance-
ment.
GREGG SHORTHAND
taught by the only teacher in
Ontario who attended the
Author's School.
THREE COURSES. — Stenography,
Commercial, Telegraphy.
Enter any day. Write for particulars,
FALL TERM FROM SEPT. 1st
Wingham Business College
GEO. SPOT'I ON, PRINCIPAL.
NM
PUBLIC SCH
OL B04RD.
A special meetin
lio School Board
evening. Prinoip
his resignation as
Wingh
Gentlemen.—I
resignation as Pr
School, to take e
present year. In
very cordial relai
between us for t
I must express to�
deoeesors in offic
for your kindne
during that periodof time
Singbrely yours,
A. H. Musgrove.
Theo. Hall,
Chairman P. S. Board.
of Wingham Pnb
as held on Eriday
Musgrove tendered
ollows:
m, Sept. 10th, 1908.
herewith tender my
ncipal of your Public
ect at the end of the
thus terminating the
one that have existed
e past eighteen years
yon and to your pre-
, my sincere thanks
ss and consideration
The Board e
with Mr. Mu
under the Dir
tion was acne
and Secretary
to Mr. Musg
Board.
After scme
oided to adjon
when the sit
taken into cone
reseed regret at parting
rove as Principal, but
umstanoes, the resigns-
ed, and the Chairman
ere requested to convey
ve the feelings of the
iscussion, the Board de-
n until the 22nd inst.,
ation will be further
deration.
Jackson -
The followin
Listowel Banner
of a niece of Mr
town. Mr. and
the wedding :—A
place at the home
don, town line east,
at 12.30, the occas
riage of her only da ghter, Georgena, to
Mr. Herbert Jack on, a prosperous
young farmer of G (manage the Rev.
Mr. Hardie offloiatin . The bride wore
a dainty gown of silk eolienne trimmed
with panne velvet a d insertion, and
carrying a bequet of cream roses,
entered the parlor o the arm of her
to the strains of the Wedding March,
played by Mrs. John Jackson, of Glen -
ellen, After the nup ial knot had been
tied all repaired to the dining room,
where a sumptuous inner was served.
Music was furnishe by Mr, Will Dol-
ling, of Monkton nd Miss Gordon,
cousin of the bride. After all had par-
taken of the delica ies, the Rev. Mr.
Hardie proposed a oast to the young
couple, Mr. D. M. ordon responding.
Only the immediat friends of both
parties were prese , from Listowel,
Wingham, Monkton Molesworth end
Glenallan. The gr om's gift to the
bride was a beauti ul Fleur-de-lis set
in pearl. The o or presents were
numerous and cog n showing the high
esteem in which t e young couple are
ordon Nuptials.
from last week's
refers to the marriage
D. M. Gordon, of
re. Gordon attended
ry pretty event took
of Mrs George Gor-
Tuesday, Sept. 8th,
on being the mar -
Fine
Tailoring
We invite the ladies to call and see
the new Victoria shoes which we have
juet placed into stock. Beautiful goods,
and at the same time we guarantee
every pair to give perfect satisfaction.
Do not forget we aro sole agents in
Whagham for Victoria shoes. Wintas
Several new fr
been appointed
and it is propose
via the Niagara Ivor
looked after.
is what you invariably get
when you leav e your
order for clothing at this
store.
Clothes bought here are
guaranteed to fit well,
look well and wear well
—and they do.
Mr. Justice An
it inspectors have of Galt in his ref
the Gevernment, Philip Wattle
to have shipments from a fall do
Provincial o
$3,000 in fines
illegal liquor se
Dr. Ovens. Oculist, Lendon, Surgeon
Ege, Ear, Nose and Throat will be at
ntion and dealt with in Moliibbon's drug store,Wednesday, Sep -
ill be in the very best tember 213rd. Hours: 2 pan , to 8 pan .
town, Glasses properly fitted.
lin upheld the Mayor
sal to sign the power
e died near Chatham
n stairs. He was 1.01
leials collected about
imposed at Cobalt for
Men's Furnishings
of all kinds
Hats, Caps, Shirts, Ties,
Collars, Underwear, etc.
The very newest of new
coods are here.
Come in and have a look.
Holt await
MERCHANT TAILOR
AND
MEN'S FUNISHER
The Leadinp,- Shoe Store
Facet prett n Thunder Bay district
have oatund unienorniond loss of timber W 41 J. Ureer
and threatened' several settlements,
BEHIND OUR SHOE
service stands ihe guarantees of both til0
Rinker and oirselve54 We it. viand and ebtain
from the malo r only Shoes that will
Wear as Well as They look
Inspection of our stock Will prove their at-
tractiveness in every detail of appearance.
Time will prove their wearability as gtarieo
shows their beauty. The m,,re yeu 13ettt
around, the 1501'0 you irost .tleeitle kx,r
Shoes are tho hotter worth purchasOog
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