The Wingham Times, 1897-02-05, Page 1-�!
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19ING1-1A31 TIME
TOL. X.X. V . ---N O. 1305.
V
e, WE SELL CHF Pier
These days we are going
through stocks, our intention
being to have them as clean
as is possible for Spring impor-
tations, which are all bought,
and in a short time will begin
to arrive, and in order to make
quick selling, profits are ignor-
ed altogether and everything
leads your way. Here are a
few prices:
•
CHILDREN'S BUTTON FELT
OVERSHOES
aleup'z s to No. 1O --50e.
. .. ,
MISSES' BUTTON FELT
OVERSHOES
Sizes II. to 2,-50e,
LADIES' BUTTON FELT
OVERSHOES
Sizes 3 td
BOOTS and SHOES
Wetv,ill save you from '
10 TO 50 PER CENT.
on every pair, lower
than any other
house in the
trade.
W OBTAIN,
$)EPE314.1ZDA.li;LE
GOOD.
FUR C }.PES AND COATS
Astrachan Capes
27 to 30 in. Deep, Full, Skirt,
Rich Long Curl.
$1.6.50 and $ 18,50.
Astrachan Coats,
Rich, }aright Curl, Satin
Lined, FF'uil Sleeves,
for $25 worth 1:35.
•
LA
' a limited number of
UP-TO-DATE
tine finish and well
made garment,
for $3.70.
WINOHAM, ONTARIO, FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 5, 1897.
Marriage Licenses
Issued by PRANK PATERSON. NO 23, Vic-
toria i treet,Wingham, Qat, No witnesses
required.
WiNTE ,' i ERM,MON. JAN.4.
Tfi�E
/4.2,
CENTRAL BUSINESS COLLEGE,
STRATFORD, ONT.
Canadii s popular cort:norelal sohooh None bet-
ter in the Ponoinlon. Our coin's at study are
bristling with good business pointe. Experienced
teachers ht evetydeparttnent • ex.studente of other.
business cell•gee now in attendance; moderato
nates ; board low. A go-ahead school turning oiit
wide -awoke young men and women ; graduates al•
wave successtu Businaas is reviving ;and many
brIitht young persons will be needed next tail. Now
is the time to be prepared,.e;nd this is the school in
whteh to get your preparation. Beautiful 'litho.
graphed catalogue free.
W. J. ELLIOTT, Principal.
The City Rastaarag
KEEPS ONLY THE BEST IN
ORANGES,
BANANAS,
LESIONS, •
FIGS.
VEGETA�BLES OF ALL KINGS
OYSTERS SERVED lettMi.
TRY OUR CIDER.
W. A. JOHNS,
CITY ItEsTAURAIM
We have the best Tea, Black and
Japan for 25c. that was ever offered
ill Wingham. This is a broad.
assertion, but we mean it. Try a
pound. Everything in Groceries
fresh, pure and eheap, Goods de.
livered promptly.
WE S1;LL CHEAP.
80�UT� ,' BOWLS
--Geo. J. Orr, who lives with his broth-
ers on the 8th eotieseleion of 1Cintoss, fell
dawn the stairway in' the Kent Block as
be was coning from Dr. Towler'a. office on
Wednesday evening and struck hia bead
against the door casing with such force as
to cause concussion of the brain. Dr.
Towler, who eves in his office and who
heard the fall, was on hand almost instant.
ly.nn#orturate-atnan.exvatesaar iYe
iiltneCteee,bell's drug stoiT i n t ti 11&Q kli
rimmed tg Giiti::{lkt?t:gi`ak'l`otel. His tt
lrroth,pteevua tietrt=-fer aiic`T urri ertty
tteesat evetrgh+tl ta.piglet. Thursday morn- `I
ing the patient lied regained cenrigiousnc5 ,
People who were in town
W. G, Hingston, Holland, Man ; lb 11
Hingetot, Cypress River, Man.; E Raatall,
Goderich ; Adam Smith, Ripley ; James
Perkins, Gerrie : Dr. female, Wroxeter;
B. Cook, Fordwich; Adam Black, Tees -
water; D. Wilson, Fordwich; I:Iy. Perkins,
R Ross, W J Green, R. Mutch, Gorrie; J.
Donaghy, Fordwich; W It Mooney, Bras.
eels; David McConnell, Gladstone, Man.;
Thos. McConnell, Lucknow; Mayor Little,
of London: It Peterson, wife and child,
Neepawa; John Gentle, Kincardine ; John
Hamilton, Neil McDonald and the Misses
McIntosh, Walkerton.
—Mr. Walter• Taylor last week exhibited
eight birds et the Seaforth Poultry Show
and succeeded in carrying off eight prizes
which speaks exceedingly well for Mr.
Taylor as the competition was very close,
there being a large entry. Wm. Jervis, of
O. A. C., of Guelph, was the dodge. Mr,
Taylor took first prize for hia White Leg-
horn pullett, and first for Brown Leghorn
cockerel amongst others scoring respective-
ly 95 end 02e which would have entitled
these birds to a prize at the recent Ontan<e
Poultry Show at Guelph lasb m;,nth,
svltich was the largest show eyer geld in
Canada, and where the same!judete officiated.
These birds are not seen at bur Wingham
Fall Show as Mr. Taylor ceeisiders 80 end
20 cent prizes an limit to breeders and
Sir;(;},
Sch▪ ool B a d.
Special meeting of the Salvo! Board was
LOCAL NEWS. held in council room on Friday, Jan. 29.
—Ohl Have you not lead the grip yet
this year?
=Court Huron A. O. T'., will :meet os
Tuesday night.
---Mrs. Perrie has been suffering from an
ataack of pnoumonia.e
es—Alderman Hanson, who has had an
attack of pleurisy, is able to be around
again.
—Those who are in the habit of throw-
ing ashes on the street may have the chief
cell on them soon.
•--A sleigh load of young people drove
over from Blyth to hear the Temperance
lecture itx the Town Hall Friday night. •
—Mie Annie Stewart is suffering from
a severe attack of infiernation of the
lungs., We are pleased to lcnow that she
is improving.
—gingham. Turf Club will giye two
stake races at their meeting on July 21.22;
for 3 min. trotteijs. $500 and one for 2.40
pacers 5500. '
—Two loads of fig people drove over
from Lacknow on Tuesday night to parti-
cipate in the amusement at the skating
rink and to enjoy a sleighride.
—The DUES is a.good meeiuni through
which to advertise. Two insertions "sheep
for sale" and they were sold. It pays to
advertise through the best medium only.
Try it.
—A meeting of the creditors of Alex.
McDougall was held on Tuesday in the
office of E. L. Dickinson. when Jesse
Smith was appointed Assignee in place of
Geo. H. Davide.
Partners complain of some of the
pitch hetes on the road inside the corpora-
tion. The Street Committee is specula-
ting whether or not similar eomplainta
have been entered with the township
authorities.
--The Chief la'd information against
13. Beattie, A.H. Carr, Frank Caesar and
H. O. Cell, clogging thein with furious
di iving on front street. They acknowledg.
ed the om•n and m Tde a deposit of $3.20
each. Next?
=The piston rod workedloose nn the
i • Laundry ednes-
engine at the Huron nu
a y V
on 1
day morning and caused a little commo-
tion for a time, but the forethought of
foreman Shilton who turned off steam
saved the engine from serious damage:Nee''
Considerable interest is being taken in
Mr. Buchanan's meetings iii the hall over
D. Bell's music room. The hall is crowd-
ed every evening and the addresses are
creating a gond deal of talk among those
who have heard the gentleman speak.
---Judgment has been given to the care,
Ruettel vs. Ritchie in fewer of the plaintiff
Ruettel. Thin case ie one of peculiar in-
terest arising out of a lees subtitled by
Ruettel in having coeds damaged by water
oeueed by a defective pipe which carries
the waterfrom the roof of the building in
which Ritehte occupies the second flat and
Ruettel the first.
--After giving a report r f the erogeess
tirade by the Gore Manse Fire Insurance
Company, the Guelph Mercury pays a
high tribute to a former resident of this
t—"Mr. ltob .
wordst
in the
few
nl
Cunningham, of this place is the r, p ween.
tative of the old Company for the district
between Guelph and Lake t1uron, an 1 we
have reason to believe that lint efforte have
contributed largely torw*rdr it high stand.
ing and popularity."
All the rrtembers present.
A cornmanieatiou was received from Miss
Sutherland tendering her resignation as
teacher. Moved by C. N. Griffin,. seconded
leyClhee. Barber, that the communication
be renewed and fyled and the resignation
accepted—Carried.
Moved by Thos. Abraham, seconded by
Win. Moore, that Miss Nellie Gray, of
Clinton be engaged to fill the vacancy—
Carried.
A. communication from the Norwich
Board of Education was referred to the
Principal to report at next meeting,
:electing then adjourned.
SP▪ ORTS.
Seaforth fioekey Club beat Goderich by
a score of 7 to 1 on the Seaforth rink on
Thursday last. Goderich and Wingham
might shake, being in the same class.
The Harriston Hockey Club will play
the Vingham Club on Monday evening;
next on the rink. The contest in Harris -
tot on Friday evening last between these
two clubs resulted in a victory for Harris -
ton of 3 to 2.
Two rinks of the Seaforth Curling club
went to Stratford on Wednesday, to com-
pete in their series for the Ontario tankard.
Seaforth were pitted against Berlin and
won by 0 shots. Stratford defeated Preston
and then Seaforth defeated Stratford.
This makes Seaforth curlers winners in the
group and they are now eligible to go to
Toronto to compete in the finals for the
tankard.
Personals
Mies Torrance, of Clifford, was visiting
in town.
--Tho Newbury Jour•uel says :••-•',Tudg.
went has been given in the Sparlitige v4.
Dobbyn case, in favor oe Dobbyn, Wide
ease was the occasion for great dee! o
talk, being somewhat peculiar. Over a
year M .
ago , r Sparling, of Winglratrr, purr
chased two carloads of baled hay from
Alex Dobbyn, to be delivered a certain day.
The day came, and the hay watt brought in
and $cane put into the cars, but as it wag
raluitag Sperling contented that the hay
was spelled. 1,ast raft iioueyn "au d fai'
the payment of fry. The case was tried
in Winglzam and witnecsett were called
from here, Only last week j'unonIeut was
given, Sperling losing. Tho Outs will
amount to quite asurn. The G. T. It. him
a bill for damage of about 650 for them
that is on the switch loaded. Some of the
hay is in the station yard, and some in the
station, where it has been lying fpr nearly
a year.
Sudden Death.
'UThe . circumstances surrounding the
death of Miss Florence Bahner wltigh oc-
curred here on Saturday last, render it
particularity sad. Miss Bahner was ani
young lady of tamable bright and
cheery disposition and had made for her-
self many warm friends in 1Vtnghatn.
Her death at the early age of 25 years, will
be a terrible shock to her immediate role-
tives. Deceased camp to town a little
more than a month ago and was gtaying
with her cousin, Mrs. G. M. Duffield., She
had been indisposed eeea short ' tints but
was thought to be alrgast well agsin when
on Friday she war ilEzed with a severe
attack of infiamation and on Satttrttay size
reseed away. /Ter mother who live' at.
PineGroye near Wo dbridge was telegraph=
ed for and arrives Friday night eta per
brothel came from Toronto Saturasy, toe
late to see her alive. Service was holdat
the home of G. M. Duffield on Sunday
evening by Rev. Wm, Lowe, rector of 1St,,
Paul's church. The body was Waletin.
w44dhridee, eor burial ea 4114 inerniail
train tilnu y
S. Dalton and A. Dickson were in God-
erieh lasb week,
Walter Buchanan, of Gaderich, are in
town this week.
Miss Staples, of Gerrie, was the guest
of Mrs. S. G. I3rown.
Miss Lottie McKenzie returned on Sat-
urday from New York.
Miss Jennie Duffield returned from
London on WVednesday.
Mise ..inoy, of Blyth, was the guest of
Mies Parker this week.
Mr. Peter McKay, of CrosltI1.
is visiting
s
friends in town this week, •
Miss Sadie I+lmigh, of WIC .�,,�', visited
friends in town this week.
Mr. Donald Patterson, County Council-
lor, was in town ou Tuesday.
Mr, and Mrs. Ben Gerry, of Brusse's,
were visiting in town this week.
Messrs. McLaughlin and Dane, of
Gorrie, were in town Wednesday; �`
Miss Lizzie Gracoy, of Gananolue, is
staying with her uncle, S. Gracey.
We are pleased to see Mr. Alex. Simi).
son who has recently returnee iron Chide.
go.
'Mis4Minnie 11teLoren hat returned after
a two months' visit with friends in Strat-
ford.
Mfr. Walter Hutchinson. of I3elmore, is
spending t. few days with his brother, Ti.
A. Hutelti.son.:'
Mr. John Stewart left this tveek to
take a six months' co irso in ti e Stratford
Businaas College,
1'n 1
Currie n i alga, Mrs.
.( ie n t
Mr, Jas. LI �u t d
t
1John
Wilson, l
eft o
nMotley
Motley for
oe a
two
wart'sdriving trip. TeeTety intend to Visi
t
Mitchell,Exeter and toodeE ek. They
Will report on the pitch holes later.
School Ranee..
$1 A YEAR IN ADVANCE
8';'t and whoa 513 per ton they got eiee en
stock,
The speaker said that the best soil for
producing flax is the clay soil. Black
mucky soil did not produce a good fibre,
ro
He sowed £t bushels seed on H acres vlizcIi
yieldedhint an average of 2&1 tone per acre,
The coat of'pulling ran from $4 to $5
per acre. Flax should be sown early in
order to get the best results. Ile thought
that a ilanitiey nj ggnlpanies should unite
eatd bullci au 4;! mill, Thy"e Wee 13t4ne.e,
in it. There was only one 013. mill in
Ctttario, there should be others.
The Atwaod Company )tad rented
ground and sowed flax but they found it
rnorR satisfactory to get fanners to take
'took and grow the flax. They do not
Make a habit of buying flax from persona
outside ' the company though they had
bought some from outsiders on a few occa-
sions but die} not think it wise to do so.
'The chairman thought it would be more
business like end satisfactory to pay fill
.price for the flax when delivered at the
Mill and the shareholders to take the entire
risk nue whatever profits were to be had.
On thee basis lie would suberibe for 20
Ogres stock. The stook book was then
opened for subecribers.
Town Council.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Town Connell was held on Monday even-
itlg last.
lifenzbers present: Mayor, Reeve and
Deputy-11eevp, Councillors McKinlay,
.%line, i!orbca, Hanson, Robinson, Read-
lrlg, and Ttobbins.j
eid.'014:vilrop:ji:ovt:itfinosf fast meeting were read
h:ince Committee reported as
nna, coal oil fpr ht.11, 60c;
4>Roletifr ce $en, relief ot`'lar, $3.60; Wing.
heMBlectrie xti9ti Co., lights for January,
tkig,,Tal. Geo, Hughes, shovelling snow off
1itt et, flea J. Nicholl, rel of order, 75e. ;
E 4ituneene, printing, 54.75 ; S. G.
Own, Opting, 5.2.38 ; Chas. Barber,
plotting alto}v off walks, 56, and searching
fpr irot'tEt3kes, 5t ; Bell Tl'elerhone Co., ex -
The fellawtng Is the result of the regi{ oftµ ,} w yiee, Se 65 ; Munteipal World,
lar weekly written examinations held irn [apt tel,, pftsesatneut roll, 111.f1G ; John
T
fine o
' bli to e
of the P c +Sahoo n
the firer department n 1
't, lis.4h R. ..rl.
tt, 4.
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n 3 b�
o ,
daring the month r class w The anis. *ucittiMr 's fe"';445",_ W () Stu4tt, Audi=
jests. for the maim Primary class were: Physiea tor'. fees, 6l5; len: Robertson, Deputy.
licienee, Literature, Arithmetic and Geam• Returning Officer, 10: tr. B. Ferguson,
'try: For the Leaving class, Geography regular fee local improvertte.:t debenture,
Arithmetic, Geometry and Literature. The $3. J W. Bone, relief order, 52.80; John
star indicates that such pupi[ was absent Wilson, night shelter for chief, 53.10. On
from one or more of such examinations motion the report was adopted'.
The examinations are always held on The Auditors report was then read.
Friday forenoon, and parents are earnestly Moves[ by Robinson, seconded by Johns
requested to see that pupils attend, that the auditor's repelt be laid over till
Marks obtainable 600. the next meeting of the Council for further
riaMABY L1iSVZxo, b consideration—Carried.
If Morton 543 3 Cumming' f;:,5 The Pnblio Works Committee then re -
13 Ross 4F3 1 Reading458 1ported asking that the Chairman of the
F Forster 428 T, i)IcC.uire 441 said committee be empowered to have
N Beelcett 400 .1 Stewart 433 si.lewallts cleared and that the chairman
0 Welsh 307 n'1: Forbes 405'
A Stewart 502 0 Moore
392 I be empowered to make small axpeu$iture
J McKinley 295 S Gordon 374
3521for repairs on sidewalks, and also the
*C lroas 288 *A Gray 37<; f throwing of ashes and other rubbish on
*F Clegg 261 **H Ansley 332 � the streets be prohibited. It was also
*Jf. Ilegg Oh 154 *F Rush 3q5 ; stated that snow and ice was continuously
*L k3radnock 253 *P Gifford 816 !falling off the Mason block and that
A Mainprize '344 *N Murray 800 measures should be taken to liars the roof
*G Hiecocks 229 *V Htscocks `116 i of the said block cleared so as not to eu-
T M.cGillivaryl8ti *N Ross 210 danger life.
J Pearn 177 **A Park 146 1lloyed by Ransonseconded by Robin -
**M Ross 158 *A Ellis 142 son, that the Council empower the Com•
*A Rados 155 **.I Gannett 114 mitt's to expend 510 on sidewalks—Car-
ried.
Moved by }Larson, seconded by Gregory
that Mr. Mason be rotified in regard to
. snow end ice falling off his building and
that he be instructed to have the same
cleared, as it was endangering life.
Acommunication was read from Tem-
perance lecturer, re hall rent for 6 nights
at eb per night, asking that the Council
give him a. rebate of 115.
*W Kerr 181
**F McGuire 121
The Flax Mill
The second meeting of farmers and
others interested in starting a flax mill in
Wingham was held in the Council clam.
ber Tuesday afternoon. About 75 persons
were present. On motion Geo. McKenzie The Reeve spoke in regard to some re -
was eieeted chairman and S. G. Brown pairs needed at the power house re broken
Secretary of the meeting. After a few in. cylinder bead.
troduotory remarks the chairman introduc- Moved by Reading and Johns that the
ed Mr. ItioBain of Atwood, President Fire Water and Light Committee be em -
of the flax company of that place which is
contposed of fanners of that district. Mr.
19Icliain explained the cause which lead to
the formation of the company at Atwood.
After they had decided to form a company.
a committeeof 7 members was appointed
to canvas for farmers to take stock. Shares
were placed at 525 each and no one person
was allowed to possess more than 4 shares.
After a sufficient nailb er of shares had
been subscribed they got a *hatter which
called for a capital of $5e00, though that
amount was not repuired. The cost of
obtaining the charter and gutting properly
organized amounted in all to about $130.
Had they not suffered a loss from fire, early
in the history of the Company, the share-
holders would not have been called upon to
pay morn than 70 or 75% of the subscribed
stook. They own now a mill 38 x 56 ; barn
44 x 9'3 ; engine room with brick veneering
24 x 25; weight scales and seed room. The
total cost of which amountedtoabout $5000.
They employ it team for the season to do
all their teaming. Their foreman is em•
ployed from about the middle of ,July until
all the flax is disposed of which will be
some time in March this year. They have
also a paid eecretaty-treasurer^ He thought
a mill was a gold thing for a community
There would be paid out this year in
wages about 54000 in all which was algood
thing for wage earners.
The plan followed by his company was
to pay one half the value of the that down
when it was delivered at the mill and the
balance after the solo had been made.
The profits for sherehelders was arranged
on a shifting basis depending an the
amount paid per ton for flax. When flax
was worth $10 per ton stock holders got
powered to have such repairs as needed re
pumps and cylinders done at once.—Car-
ried.
bIoved by Angus, seconded by McKinlay
that the Council grant a rebate of e5 to
Temperance lecturer—Carried.
The Finance Committee reported a
balance of 1180 due the Mechanic's Insti-
tute. Moved by Robbins, seconded by
Robinson that the amount of <
8
0 b
e paid
the Institute in settlement of all claims
against the Council --Carried.
Moved by Reading, seconded by Johns
that the following be a court of Revision
for the year 1826: Reeve, Deputy -Reeve,
MnHinlay, Hanson and Reading.
Moved by Robbins secondee by Forbes,
in amendment that the Reeve, Johns,
Reading, Robinson enol Hanson be a court
of Revision—Motion earned.
The report of Finance Committee re salt
blockewas read. Roved byitobbin., second-
ed by Forbes, that the clerk write Mr.
Spelling re $empiianee with report
salting him to furnish the Council with e.
statutory declaration of the time the
block was in operation and the produot
thereoff, said declaration to be given within
15 days after notification• --•Carried,
Bylaw 296 to appoint officers and set
salaries for 1897 was read a third time
and passad.
Moved by Iiansoe:, seconded by Robin-
son that the chief occupy the hall for
shelter.instead of Mr. Wilson's ofriee- -
M lost.
c
st.
Alined by Aligns, secondedby McKinlay,
that the Clerk be instructed to haws cards
printed with names of the committees—
tarried.
The Council then adjourned,
GREAT
REDUCTION
SALE
On Saturday Morning Jany
x6th, we commence the
GREATEST CUT PRICE SALE
ever witnessed ill Wingham.
Our stock of over $8,0oo
must be reduced one halt and
in order to do it, all profits
be completely wiped out and
many lines will be cut much
below cost as the stock is all
new and bought for cash. This
great sale affords the best op-
portunity for securing
UNEQUALLED BARGAINS
Please do not confound
this
GREAT AND GENUINE SALE
with the numberless shams so
t often met with.
Cash or 'Tr�i�Ie d `n
_ url..g the pro-
gress of this great
slaughter sale.
D. M. GORDON.
lite Importer.
Business Locals.
Lettuce, Home grown, at Farquharson..
French Sardines, 10 cents per tin at
Noartt Lav Gvocraty.
For first class oysters either in bulk or
served try McKee vtr: s
Camelea, self raising pancake flour for
dyspeptics at Nonrn ENn Gnoceluv.
Box Stove and Coal Stove for sale. Have
been replaced by furnace, Enquire at this
ofiiee.
Our motto : Good Goods at close prices
for cash. Norm Gaocsay.
The latest Imperial Photos, $5 per doz
at the Star Photo Studio, Beaver Block.
—For' first-class tailoring end cheap
gents' furnishings, try Webster & Co.
Remember the place, in Queen's block.
Roll butter 11 cents per Ib. this tvoelt.
Fresh eggs always on hand.
Norvir Exn Gnocieve.
The right man in the right place. Give
McAlpine a trial for an up-to-date meal at
15 cents. Special =anemone can be made
or board by the week.
It pays to get your bills p»Mted at the
Tines of5ee. A free notice given with sale
bills, church bills, &c., and are read in
hundreds of homes.
tVAxrz n— Butter, (12c) Dried
Apples (3c) a uantity.
29 b Geo. E. lento.The Cen rel Restaurant, MclCenzie's
building, has been renovated throughout
and every convenience has been added for
the patrons' comfort. Meals at all hours.
Oysters served in any style. Also agent for
the Huron Steam Laundry which turns
out work equal to any city laundry. Leave
orders at my store. Janine McAtrisr:
Proprietor.
Lose—A collie pup, half grown, black
with tan front peeve. Was last seen on the
Bluevale road following a rig towards
Wingham Anyone knowing of his where-
abouts will oblige by reporting at this
office.
The New Liberal Cabinet.
We have just r'ccived a sample copy of
a most excellenteand life.like photoengrav-
ing done in three colors of the new Liberal
Cabinet. The Globe Printing Co. have
secured the exclusive control of the picture.
It is 21 x 28 inches, and' was arranged
from astral photographs by the well-kuowtt
Canadian artist, J. D. Helly, and is
prepared by the Toronto Litltograpkt"
Co., which bespeaks perfect work.
We have made arrangements with bifid
Glebe Printing Co. to supply it with a, three
month's trial trip of the Weekly G1rette
and Wingham TDMES for 40 meets itr Moho'.
DADr
and DAMS r
0 one year and photo E
ntti
lug at 51.50. This is without &Mlle
Greatest value 'ger offered. The pieta
one that every one should hero. Call at
office and see it before renewing sulr>t.
tions. 22 -lo