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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1938-12-29, Page 3Thurs., December 29th, 1938 MORRIS REEVE AND COUNCILRE-ELECTED (Continued from Rage One). Following the close of the nomin­ ation period and the reading of the list of nominations Ex-Reeve* Robert Shortreed was named chairman. The Road Superintendent, Russel Currie, gave his report. The road ex­ penditures were as follows,* Brush­ ing $461.30, Ditching $194.70,- Grad­ ing $272.60, Dragging $252.80; Cul­ verts $184.56, Bridges $414.07, Resur­ facing $3979.34, Snow Roads $176.80, Misc. $94.57, Time Keeping Crusher $103.30, Transferred from General Accounts"' $827.63, Transferred from maintenance account $4336.52, this amount includes $3500 payment on power grader; Tile accounts $322.10 —Total $11,620.29. The1 total cost of operation of the power grader was $836,52, 7469 yards of crushed gravel were used at a cost of 40c a .yard on the road. The Township Treasurer, Nelson Higgins, gave some explanations re­ garding the financial statement. Francis Duncan The first speaker of those nomin­ ated was Francis Duncan. He said I he had served to the best of his abil* ity. The money used for roads was . well spent, and the coarse gravel us­ ed this year will make good roads 1 next year when fine gravel is put ort i top. He considered the power grad- i er a good investment. A great deal of brushing had been done and this should help keep snow from piling up. He will seek re-election to the Council. , Cecil Wheeler Mr. "Wheeler explained that most of road work done in the south of the township, next year the other end Would get its share. Bridge on 1st line painted- A new Style culvert has been installed on the 4th line, a steel arch style, first of its kind in the township. It cost $250 and is guar­ anteed 25 years, He said the power grader was cheaper for cutting down hills than horses. Many requests re­ ceived for snow fence, he said, and he suggested' than 40 rods be pur­ chased should “I will for each patrolman. This cover most of the bad spots, stand," he said. Robert Wallace Mr, Wallace noted that the rate had been raised one mill year. Impossible to carry .one with si tax this twu mill rate, he said. He pointed out many townships had mill rates much higher than 2 mills. Answering a question he said that the 12-foot blade on the power grader was bet­ ter than a ten-foot one, they had been advised by people who had had ex­ perience with them. He advocated ditching where roads were boggy when money was available. Edward Bryans He explained the difference in the subsidy in the two years. He explain­ ed that they did not set the by-law high enough the first year and over­ spent. This would be rectified, Roads in good shape, he claimed, and this due to power grader. He favoured the 12-foot blade for the power grad­ er. He advocated spraying roadsides with chemicals to destroy weeds. Snow fence is a good thing, he said, but expensive. Road work being done well but the township not being cov­ ered very fast.’ He said he would seek re-election. Mr. Robert Forrest stated he had no intention .of seeking election as Councillor. L. E. Cardiff Mr. Cardiff said a rumour had been going the rounds that the Township WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES was $7000 in the hole. He vigorously denied that was the case and drew at­ tention to the financial statement. He recalled that he had been seven years as Reeve and said, he had always tried to work to the advance of the town­ ship. Rate was 6 mills when he came into office, gradually reduced to 2 mills, this year 3 mills, His object, he said, was taxes as low as possible and give service. During his term, he said, there had been no legal actions regarding drains and 5 or 6 under construction. Only $45 was spent for engineering during this period. The question was asked if Blackhall drain could revert to an award drain. Mr, Cardiff said he was not sure, but that, more could be accomplished as mun­ icipal drain than as award drain. Speaking of county matters, he said the county would have a surplus of $7000 this year and would be clear of debt next year, This surplus was accomplished despite the payment for equalization of assessment and some equipment for county Home and jail which amounted to $5500, He said there were too many county constab­ les and the cost of administration of justice, $21,000, was too high. A com­ mittee, had been appointed to see if it. di of so they could dft something about The County Home had a balance $203, he said, but a new system bookkeeping was being installed that an intelligent statement could be given, He would like to say as Reeye, he said, due to the equaliza­ tion of assessment that is going on. He claimed the assessment of the Township for county purposes was too high and he would do what he could to have it reduced. The mill rate he hoped would be lower next year, W. James Henderson Henderson asked, why not the ladies at nominations, as Mr. have they have a vote? He felt that the system of each councillor having a district to look after was right- The Reeve’s big job was b the County Council. iMr. Henderson attacked th’e cost of equalization. He said the last one had been done for about. $1600, $7,000 to Mogg and Quinlan was a- way too much. He alsoHeels that the County made a mistake in taking over the Sky ,Harbour at Goderich. The County were to assume no financial liabilities, but he was afraid the County would have to spend on this account, only reasonable , he assum- , « . .............. ed> to think this. ' Many changes have taken place in tlte past seven years, Mrs, Henderson said, The province have taken over Mother’s Allowances, sions, also a lot of rate not reduced in predicted that the would go up no matter who goes in as things have been let go. Mr. Hend­ erson chidded Mr, Cardiff for not giving up as he said he would the year before if he did not get the wardeuship, and expressed surprise .that no councillor wanted to be Reeve, He said he would stand* for the Reeveship, but later after the meeting changed his mind and gave Mr. Cardiff an acclamation. Others who gave short addresses were; Ex-Warden Robert Bowman, ex-councillor, Jno. McGill, ex-coun­ cillor, A. Procter, ex-councillor, Jas. Phalen, W. Joseph Henderson and Oliver Hemmingway of Grey town­ ship. Mr. Procter spoke of the passing of an ex-councillor, Wm, Laidlaw and the clerk was instructed to send a letter of sympathy to Mrs. Laidlaw on motion of W,. J. Henderson and Ed. Bryans. 014 Age Fen- Highways, but proportion. He township rate PORT ALBERT CHILD BURNED TO DEATH Three-Year-Old Marion Richardson Burned Beyond Recognition * ..._ t ■ a Marion Richardson, three years, only child of Mr, and Mrs. William Richardson, Fort Albert, was fatally burned at her home on Thursday morning. The sad tragedy which has thrown the little village into deep mourning, happed about 7,30 in the morning. The father went to .the barn to do the chores to be shortly fol* lowed by the mother who left the lit’ tie one snugly tucked in bed to be gone only a few minutes. The father returned first and found the door of the bedroom closed. On opening it he was met by. fire and smoke. He groped about the bed and room for the little girl, and found her near the window. He picked her up and carried her to another window and through it to the garage, The child was burned beyond recognition and Mr. Richardson suffered severe burns in his attempt to save her, Mrs, Richardson was gone from the house only ten minutes, WALKER STORES, Limited Earl H. Gray, Mgr. rare We are looking to 1939 to be a year of fine achieve­We are looking to 1939 to be a year of fine achieve­ ment. We hope it brings you the fullest share of bright prospects and substantial prosperity and happiness. ment. We hope it brings you the fullest share of bright prospects and substantial prosperity and happiness. WHEN THE BELLS RING In the New Year, may they sound the beginning of 12 months of new pros­ perity for Everybody. R. A. Currie But never have we ex­ pressed it with greater sin­ cerity. Happy New Year! Health, Contentment and Better Luck —• May all these be yours in 1939. Elmer FATHER TIME Says: “There’s Happi­ ness ahead for everybody in 1939.” Meaning for you and you and you! C. Templeman and Son Everything That’s Best In Life May it all come your way in 1939. Yes, may each of your days be brighter than the proceed­ ing one. That’s our hope. A HAPPY NEW Y i el Ml '111 *• BtLrl gp, jig & all! Merchants of Wingham extend to you their New Years Greetings. / The Trumpet Sounds May it be the beginning of happier days ahead for you all—twelve months of perfect contentment and peace.. That is our wish to you for the New Year of 1939. Greetings We’re stepping right out with many wishes for you, topped by a sincere one that you find 1939 the best on record. GOOD LUCK TO YOU ALL IN 1939 Father Time has com­ pleted another yearly cir­ cuit. Happy Ney Year — everybody. Huron Motors A. D. MacWILLIAM GIBSON’ Bakery You’ve Heard It Before A Happy New Year To You But never before have We meant it more heartily for everyone in this com­ munity. CHAPTER In Time’s Book stands open to you. Chapter 1939. We hope it begins happily for you and ends the same Dominion