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The Wingham Times, 1914-11-19, Page 14+ THE WINGHAM TIMES. VOL. XLIII.--NO. 212,to IrAWL44411,1144VVVIe.16.1M4'41 I FREE! FREE I A COMPLETE AQUARIUM ,consisting ot Glass Globe 2 Gold Fish Aquarium Plant, Etc 1113•01111100141.15. Our Gold Fish Sale commenced THURSDAY, NOV, 5th at 2 p. m. With every box of REXALL LIVER PILLS that you buy We give you the Aqu,arium absolutely free. Rexall Liver Pills 25e. Aquarium of Gold Fish Free while they last EXTRA GOLD FISH FOR SALE .110.1.10 JI W McKIBBON DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN ark, .att Stara flowirwwwwairs44,6,,,4%.44-4 " ...THE.... "GOAL OIL" ERA The Farmer's Fuel and Power. Cheaper than coal or wood. COAL OIL IN BARREL LOT To facilitate this, we have made arrangements to supply our customers with high grade ROYALITE OIL in iron 'barrels at. $11.10 for 40 gallons of oil and barrell. , See us before placing your order for Coal Oil. Rae 86 Thompson Stone Block Hardware 'PHONE 27 AUCTIONEERS . McConnell it Vandrick. Auctioneers for the Cbunties of Huron and Bruce, are prepared to take I all kinds of saleS. We are certain we can please. You can have either one or both without extra charge. Orders can be left with P. McConnell, or with 0. Vandriok at the Merchants' Brokerage Co.'s Store, Wingham, I Charges Moderate. II Chnshe's Grocery PHONE 59. Store opens 7 a.m. Closes 7 p.m. Here for XMAS FRUITS All kinds of Fruits are coming to hand; We'll sell you positively the the BEST to be had. New Raisins 10c per lb. This is our third lot of new Val- encia Raisins and they're superb, fat, soft, and juicy, just the kind you want. Xmas Baking taketi place ONLY met A YZA1L Don't spoil it by using inferior fruits. rish GiagOes, Middies, Fillets, Xippers, Filtered Salmon. WINGHAM, ONTARIO THURSDAY NOITIMBER 19. 1914 $1 A. YEAR IN ADVANCE Wear Greer's. Shoes arm Rubbers FATAL ACCIDENT. Mr. Chester Hill, Meets Tragic End on Sewer on Edward Street. VA very serious aceident happened, while the laborers were working at the sewer on Edward street, on Monday afternoon, in which Mr. Chester Hill lost his life. The unfortunate man was laying tile at the time. The sewer at this point is about fourteen feet be- neath the surface, and was thought to be properly braced. Suddenly however, the bracing gave way, partly burying the unfortunate man and the weight of earth pressed him to death./ Willing hands set to work to extricate him from his perilous position, when the embank- ment again gave away, completely cov- ering him, and it was not until after some three hours labor that the body was recovered. Coroner J. P. Kennedy 'wee notified and an inquest was held on Tuesday morning. The jury, consisting of Messrs. W. A. Milner, G. Spotton, F. Johnston, R. Clegg, V. R. VanNor- man, L. Kennedy, R. Allen, R, A, Taylor, A M. Crawford and Frank R. Howson, met at R. A. Currie's under- taking parlors where the body had been taken. After viewing the remains they decided that a post mortem examination should be held, and then adjourned to meet next Tuesday evening. The deceased came here from Listowel about four years ago, and was a steady, industrious young man. He leaves a wife and two small children. The deceased was in the thirty-first year of his age. In rg- ligion he was a Methodist and in poli- tics a Conservative. The funeral took place yesterday from his late resi- dence, Lower Wingham, and the re- mains were interred in the Wingham cemetery. Revival Meetings Brigadier and Mrs. Bettridge, of London, Divisional Commanders 02 the Salvation Army will visit Winghami on Saturday and Sunday, November 21st and 22nd, and will conduct revival meet- ings in the Salvatioo Army hall. The Saturday night meeting will be held at 8 o'clock and the Sunday meetings at 11 a m., 3 and p.m. The public are cordially invited to attend the meet- ings. Guelph Winter Fair. The above winter fair will be held this year December 5 to 10, and prem- ises to be one of the greatest events of its kind yet held. Therange and class of exhibits, together ix ith the unsur- passed facilities for the handling there- of, make this exhibition both popular and educative. The Grand Trunk Rail- way System will issue tickets at single fare good for the round trip. Tickets good going from December 5th to 10th and return up to December llth. Buy your tickets and get full information from H. B. Elliott, Town Agent at the TIMES office. Meeting of Ratepayers. A public meeting of the ratepayers of Wingham will be held in the Council Chamber this (Thursday) evening, commencing at 8 o'clock to consider the important question of securing a new industry for the town. It is most im- portant that every ratepayer should attend this meeting. Wingham needs all her present industries and as many new ones as can be secured. What a boom it would be for the town if an in- dust* employing from 50 to 100 people could be secured at the present time. More electric power, electric light and water would be used. Every loyal citi- zen should assist in this endeavor to secure new industries and we hope to see the meeting this (Thursday) evening largely attended. - Death ofMrs. Hasting. There passed away in Wingham on Friday last a highly esteemed residen of Turnberry in the person of Mrs. Margaret Adelaide Hastings, in her 57th year. Mrs. Hastinga had been in poor health for some weeks. She was born in the Township of Howick, but had re- sided in Turnberry for a number of years, In religion Mrs. Hastings *as a Presbyterian and an honored member of Eadie's Church in Turnberry, She is survived by six sons, viz:—Williain C., of New Liskeard; R. Elmer, David Elden, Edmond Noble, Alexander Roy and Alvin Burns at home. To the be- reaved will be extended the timers sympathy of the commtinity. The funeral to Whigharn cemetery On Mon, day afternoon Was largely attended. The serviees at the house and grave being condueted by deceased's pastor, Rev. Crawford Tate, of Bluevale. Banquet of the Allies. A high tea will be given in St. An- drew's Church on Monday evening, November 23rd, under the auspices of St, Andrew's Ladies'Aid Society. Tea served at 6 o'clock and an entertainment will be given in the auditorium of the church during the evening, A good progam will be given, consisting of in- teresting lantern views, interspersed with musical selections. Admission 25 cents. Woman's Institute Meeting. The regular meeting of the Wingham branch of the Women's Institute will be held at the home of Mrs. L. F. Hinkley, Maple street, on Thursday afternoon, November 26th, commencing at three o'clock. Demonstration of the cooking of Tea Biscuits and Pies will be conducted by Mts. W. J. Adair and Mrs. George Cruikshank. Ladies are requested to bring fancy work as the meeting will be of a social nature. All ladies are welcome. Second Growth in West. Mr. Fred Clubb, a subscriber of the 'rims, writes from Star City, Sask., to the effect that a second crop of oats was produced on most of the farms in that locality this season. Some farmers being short of fodder cut the second crop when it was six to eight inches in height and well headed out. Mr. Olubb remarked the peculiar sight of oats stooked and ready for threshing stand- ing in a field on green grain. This is remarkable anywhere, especially in Saskatchewan, Presentation to Mrs. Vandrick. A pleasant evening, yet one mingled with regret, was spent at the home of Mrs. C. F. Vandrick on Monday last, whey' the members of the Ladies' Aid of KnOx Church, of which Mrs, Van- drick is a valued member, gathered at her home to express in a taligible way their appreciation of her services and regret at her departure from town. Mrs. J. Moorehead read the address and Mrs, G. Steveneon en behalf of the ladies presented Mrs. Vandrick with a breoch and a fancy work basket. The remainder of the evening was spent in a social manner, Mrs. Vandrick leaves this week for Wingham, where Mr. Vandrick is manager for The Merchants' Brokerage Co. Mrs, Vandrick takes with her the best wishes of her many friends in town. - Listowel Standard. Death of Mrs. Robinson. One of Wingham's most highly es- teemed and respected pioneer residents passed away on Thursday afternoon last at her home on Victoria street in the person of Ruth Emily Kenney, widow of the late R. M. Robinson. The de- ceased lady was born in Trafalgar Township, County of Halton. She was married to Mr. Robinson some fifty years ago and moved to Paisley. Forty years ago she moved to Wingham, her late husband purchasing the first foundry business that was located here. Mrs. Robinson was for many years a member of the Methodist Church and was held in high 'esteem by a large circle of Mende. She is survived by one son, Mr. A. M. Robinson, manager of the Bank of Hamilton at Attwood. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon to Wingham cemetery. Crops in Canada. The montly crop report of the census and statistics office at Ottawa deals with the area, yield and value of potato root and fodder crops during the last. seson, with the area and condition of fall wheat sown for next year's crop and with the progress of fall plowing and slimmer fallowing. Root and fodder crops in Canada, consisting of potatoes, turnips, mangolds, etc., hay and clover, alfalfa, fodder corn and sugar beets, occupied this year a total area of 9,070,- 700 acres, ns compared with 11,243,000 ares in 1913, and their estimated value is $226,668,000, as compared with $197,- 988,000 in 1918. The compilation of the results shows an area estimated in the five fall wheat provinces of 1,204,000 acres, compared with the area sown in 1913 of 1,184,800 acres, and the area harvested this year of 97$,300 acres. The acreage sown for 1915 represents a net increase over that sown for 1914 of 9.2 per cent. Last year the acre sown was reported as 7.73 per Cent. less than in 1912. The bulk of the fall wheat crop is grown in Ontario, where this year, the estimate is for 1,043,000 aeres, aa compared with 898,000 acres sown in the fall of 191. The increase under fall wheat for Ontario, therefore, is in the ratio of abont 10 per cent. READ OUR AD. HEADED I "COLD FEET" ON LAST PAGE W. H. WILLIS & C 0, THOS. MCMILLAN NOMINATED, ••••••.•••••••••• When the Dominion Parliament pass- ed the re -distribution act it materially altered the political division of Huron county, Instead of three ridings, as formerly, there are now only two, and the political associations find it neces- sary to readjust their composition. - Prior to the redistribution and since the last gentral eleetion the Liberals of West Huron nominated Mr. Thomas McMillan of 1-fullett township. The riding of West Huron having been wip- ed out, Mr. McMillan was available as candidate for the new riding of South Huron, and at Clinton on Wednesday of last week, he was selected as the unanimous choice for the next Federal elections. The names of Messrs. Owen Geiger, Hensel!, and Jacob Kellerman, Dashwood, also went to the ballot, and on Mr. MeMillan's election they moved the resolution of unanimity. The convention was well attended, the chair being occupied by President Harry Smith of Hay township. He and the following others were nominated: - R. Seldon, Exeter; M. Y. McLean, ex M. P,, Seaforth; Robt. Gardner, Us - borne township; Wm. Bryclone, Clinton; and Alex. Mustard, Brucefield, Splendid addresses were given by Mr. F. F. Pardee, M. P., and the candidate. Mr. Pardee's patriotic references to the United front of the Empire were warm- ly received. The best traditions of the Empire, he said. were being- exemplified to -day, and he was never prouder of being a Canadian. In observance of the party truce Mr. Pardee db a not dwell on 200tentious political questions, and pointed out that, although that truce was being violated by the Conservative press, the Liberals purposed to keep their part of the, pact, Patriotic Concert. The patriotic concert to be held in the opera house on Friday evening of this week under the auspices of the Ladies' Patriotic Society, promises to be largely attended. The prograrn is a good one and all citizens are asked to assist the ladies by attending this concert. Owing to the lengthy program the concert will commence promptly at 8 o'clock. Red Cross Society Work. A public meeting is called in the Town Hall, Wiogham, for Tuesday evening, Nov. 24th, at which Mrs, Grant Need harin-of Toronto, will address the citizen's in the interests of the Canadian Red Cross Society. Those who are interested in the purposes for which the Ladies' Patriotic Society are working should not fail to attend the meeting. High School Notes. The programme of the first meeting of the Literary Society held last Thurs- day was as follows. Business— (It was decided that the High School should give a concert this term) Harmonica Band; Speeches by Wilfrid McGregor and Elmer Taylor; Solo by Miss Miriam Smith; Speeches by Gordon Young ard Howard Grey; Piano solo, Stella James; Solo by Miss Eva Patterson; Speeches by Miss Belle Howe and Miss Lucy Bower; Reading of Journal by A. Mac - Burney; Prophet, Alex. Henry; Critic's remarks, Mr, Ricker: Chorus; National Anthem. The meeting was a decided success, and we extend congratulations to the President, Mr. A. G. Rintoul. Anniversary Services Anniversary services in connection with St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church will be held on Sunday next, November 22n6. Special sermons will be preached by Bev. D. L. McCraq, Ph. D., of London, at 11 a. in. and '7 pan. The public cordially ilivited to these services. On Monday evening, November 23rd, a "Banquet of the Allies" will be held, Fowl supper will be served from six to 8 o'clock, Follqvving the supper an en- tertainment will be held in the auditor - film of the church. A good program will be given, consisting of interesting lantern slides showing "A Tour through the Scottish Highlands," whieh will be interspersed with musical seleetiom. The admission to the snpper and enter- tainment is 25 cent. Died in Edmonton. ()icily Page, beloved wife of Mr, William H. Dixon, passed away at her home, 068 Fraser Avenue, Edmontor, on Friday, November Oth. The deem- ed lady was a former well-known and highly esteemed resident of Wingham./ She had been in poor health for some time. Many old friends here will hear with regret of Mrs, Dixon's death. The Hambourgs Coming. London Eng., Oct. 27—Mark Ham- bourg, a famous Ruspian pianist, whom a London Daily Mail called a German, sued the proprietor of that newspaper for libel and was awarded $2,500 dam- ages. This is a brother of the famous Hambourgs who will appear in the Opera House, IA/Ingham, on Dec. 1. No other musical artists equal to them ever ap- peared here, and every body should make it a point to hear them. Wedding Dells. A very happy event took place at the home of Mr. Arthur Pryce, Bluevale road at five o'clock on Wednesday after- noon, November 11th, when the marriage of Miss Elsie Bonnell, to Mr. 1 Albert Frank Horne, took place. The cere- roony was performed by Rev. J. W. Hibbert,pastor of the Methodist Church, in the presence of a number of guests. The bride was very prettily attired and was given away by Mr. Puce and was assisted by Miss Helena Pryce as brides- maid and Mr. Herbert J. Collar acted as groomsman. The young couple will take up house -keeping in Belgrave_ and have the best wishes of numerous friends. Interesting Stastics. Gas and electric meters have been keeping close to the record. During thepast year in Canada 88,132 gas meters were inspected, and of these only 867 committed more errors than the law allows. There were 128.771 electric meters inspected, and but 224 erred. Most of these made their mis- takes in favor of the consumer. A good deal of Canada's electric power went to the'United States. Of 236,102 - horsepower developed on the Canadian side at Niagara Falls, 118,207 -horse- power was exported. Canadians cut down a little on their consumption of liquor and tobacco. Last year, in spir- its, the average consumption was 1.001 gallons per capital, while the year be- fore the consumption was 1.1,12 gallons. The consumption of beer went up a little, being 7,2 gallons, compared with 7.005 gallons the year previous. There were 288,000,000 cigars taken for con- sumption, which is a decrease of 6,500,- 000. Over a billion cigarettes were consumed, an increase of about two hundred millions. J. C. Rockwell's "Sunny South" Co. There are few more popular theatri- cal attractions on the road than the J. C. Rockwell "Sunny South" company, which will be seen in the Opera House, Wingham, Saturday evening, Novem- ber 28th. This company, although bill- ed under its old title, is, never -the -less, presenting a bran new performance from, the rise to the final fall of e curtain. This season Mr. R well claims to have the newest shest, most artistic and thoroug equipped colorad show ever sent tour. He backs his claim and ar, s public atten- tendon by esent" a musical per- formance th h. ore original ideas and up -to- mute novelties than any simile organization. As on its former yisits it will be found to be clean to a fault and during the entire performance there is not a line, an ac- tion nor an insinuation to which exeep- tion can be taken. The fun, which will be handed over the foot -lights, is all new and needs no arrow to point the way to the laughs. It is bristling with new, novel and entertaining features and it is brim full of laughable situa- tions, charming musical numbers and excellent specialties, which will make the audience sit up and take notice. It is a musical show, wedded to the most tuneful music one ever listened to, full of ginger and life, with not a dull Mo- ment from beginning to ed. A good sprinkling of new songs has been made in the performance, and with the atmosphere, being of the sort where the audience leave the theatre whist- ling the latest song hits, the engage- ment an be properly anticipated with much pleasure by those who go to the theatre to laugh and enjoy themselves, The organization is siaeompanied by a , solo coneert band arid a superb orches- tra. The "Koontosn" parade takes place at noon. The prices of admission have been placed at 35 and 50 cents. Seats are now selling at MeXibbon's. NORTH HURON LIBERALS. Owing to the very stormy and dis- agreeable weather on Tuesday last, the organization meeting of North Huron Liberals called for Blyth was declared off. A general meeting and nominating convention of North Huron Liberals has been arranged to be held in the Town Hall, Winghann on the afternoon of Tuesday, December 8th. At this meet. ing officers will be elected, a new con- stitution adopted and a candidate placed in the field. All Liberals of the riding are asked to keep this date in mind and arrange to attend the meeting. Promi- nent Liberals will be present to deliver addresses and full particulars will be given in our next issue. Sent Contribution —On Thursday the Teeswater and Culross Township contribution to the Belgian relief fund, which has been collected under the auspices of the Board of Trade, was forwarded to Mon- treal. The gifts filled a car and con- sisted of clothing, flour, potatoes and apples. First Winter Weather The first real snow storm of the sea- son passed over this district on Tues- day. The storm was accompanied by high winds and considerable quantity of of snow fell. A number of sleighs were in use Tuesday afternoon, but there is not sufficient snow to rnake s/eighing practicable. PERSONALS Mrs. A. E. Smith is spending a month m Toronto. M. W. F. Vanstone made a trip to Toronto on Thursday last. Mrs. John Raby, of Forest, is at pres- ent visiting her mother, Mrs. Margaret Small, of town, who is on the sick list. Mrs T. C. Evans, of Ottawa, is vis- iting her mother, Mrs. S. J. Smith, during Capt. Evans absence at the front./ XMrs. Arthur Dovey, whose husband left recently to serve with his regiment at the front, left on Saturday last for her home in England./ Mr. Robt. Osborne, who has been em- ployed with the Bell Telephone Co. here for some months, left on Tuesday for his home in Port Elgin. Miss S. McQuaig, graduate nurse of Chicago, was the guest of Mrs. A. Bell, on Wednesday last, while waiting train connections for Lucknow. Miss Margeret McTavish, Librarian attended the annual meeting of the Strtford Division of the Public Library Institute of Ontario in Walkerton last week, CHURCH NOTES. Anniversary services will be held in the Wingham Methodist Church on Sunday, 'December eth. Rev. E. E. Scott, of Toronto will preach the ser- mons. A tea meeting will be held on Monday evening, December 7th. Fur- ther particulars will be given in future issues, On Thursday evening, November 26th, commencing at 8 o'clock in the Wingham Methodist Church, Rev. J. Connelly, B.A., a returned missionary from Japan, will give an illustrated talk on Japan. Public cordially invited. Silver collection. Regular services will be held in the Methodist Church Sunday. The pastor, Rev. J. W. Hibbert, will preach at both sereiees. Evening subject, "Our National hero, a tribute to Lord Roberts." Messrs. Cole and Waddell, of Mc- Master University Evangelical Band, will conduct the services in the Baptist Church next Sunday. Missionary ad- dress, with lantern views, in Bible School at 130 p.m. CHURCH OF S. PAUL THE APOSTLE. A short service for the Confirmation candidates will b e held in the church, on Wednesday evening, com- mencing at 7,30 o'clock.: The parents and friends of the candidates are speci- ally requested to be present. The Bishop of Huron will adminiater the Rite of Confirmation in St, Paul's Chan+, next Sunday, November 22nd, at 11 a, m. The eandidates will assemble in the basement at 10,30 o'elock. Measeeereesieraus aelememealemeeezemeememeereseeemise For real Home Foot Comfort, there's nothing to be compared to our 1 FELT FOOTWEAR A great blessing for cold or tender feet. FOR MEN _ There are the regular House Slippers, Romeos, Bed Room and Bath Slippers. 60c, 90c, $125 FOR WOMEN There are House Slippers, Juliets, Boudoir Slippers and Bath Slippers. 50c, 75c, $1.25 You'll never appreciate the full- est measure of Foot Comfort, until you get your faet inside of our Felts We do repairing end do it right. Bring along your:shoes, W. J. GREER THE SHOE MALS( A RARE CHANCE Would you like a gocd, profit- able City Grocery business? We have one to sell for Cash, or win accept a dwelling house property in Wingham, or farms lands, in part payment, Owner giving up business for his health. 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