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The Wingham Times, 1915-06-24, Page 1aegresereseaTeaseseniessesempw 'Tear �- . • •,, .1 Y .•. e ( THE WINGHAM TIMES. VOL, XUIL—NO. 2261 WING -1100 ONTARIO THURSDAY JUNE 24, 1915 $1 A YEAR IN ADVANCE 0$ TWO 0 $ CANDY $ SPECIALS $ "Maraschino Cherries" Regular $5c per Ib, tor 49e. Ib. Box A juicy- Maraschino Cherry in a liquid, con- tained in a good choco- late, coating, was never cold at this price befoae. N0 2 50c. Assorted Cadillac Chocolates• $ 29e. Ib, ♦ Chocolates fresh every week jrW. MoKiBBONy Ph, B. DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN My ,B st htuivertisement is myAastomers' Rbcammendation Eyestrain causes headache, weak, tired and aching eyes. Other things may give relief but perfect)), adapted glassev are the only cure. The most important thing about a pair of glasses is the SKILL of the specialist whc fits them. If I cannot help you, I say so. If I can 1 do thoroughly. Satisfaction guaranteed with every pair of glasses. 1 supply advice free. C R. WILKINSON Eophthalmic Optician Edward St. Wingham Over twenty years practical experience. OCEAN TICKETS Via all steamship lines, out- ward or prepaid from the Old Couutry. Lowest quotations current for rates or tickets by any route. Apply H. B. ELLIOTT Times OPaiee, Wingham osineemritelat Chrs.tie's Grocery PRONE 59. Store opens 7 a.m. Closes 7 p.m. r Come Here For GOOD TEA A 40c, 50c, and 6O per ib. Wear Career's Sh0OS a nd Runbr PS ATTEMPTED TO KILL WIFE Edward Patey, of St. Helens, Tries to Strangle Wife, Then End His Own Life., On Sunday afternoon M. Edward Patey, of St. Helens, was arrested by Provincial Officer Phippen, and brought to Wingham, charged with an attempt to strangle his wife and then attempting to end his own life. The affair started at the home of Mr, Wm. Ward, 12th line of Wawanosh, where Mrs, Patey had until •lately been taking care of Mrs. Ward who is ill, and a few days ago had, been brought to the Wingham Hospital far treatment. Mrs. Patey, however, continued to live at Ward's home. It is claimed she refused to go home at the request of her husbend when he visited Ward's place on Sun- day. This aroused his anger and he made an attempt to strangle her. He was frustrated in his design by Ward and Andrew Everett, who were near by and dragged him from the, woman. Patey then drew a razor and threatened his captors who took the weapon from him. Later he got away from them and left the house. Alarmed by his actions, the two men followed him and found his apparently lifeless body hang- ing from a high post by a sursingle, which be had taken from the harness of his horse, Quickly cutting him down, they applied restorative measures and bad the satisfaction of seeing Patey come back to life, Officer Phippen was then sent for and he was taken into cus tody. On Tuesday he was brought before Police Magistrate Morton and after a number of witnesses had been examin- ed, the case was adjourned until Wed - n esday morning. Destroy Caterpillars. There is a, lawdemanding the de- struction of caterpillars, Caterpillars are very numerous this year and persons finding nests on property "should see that they are destroyed. New Postal Cards. The new postal card with a red two cent stamp on the corner instead of the old green one -cent stamp, is making its appearance. It is handier than the old one -cent card in that it saves lick ing a stamp for each card. Crops Look Well The field crops in this vicinity have responded well to the frequent showers and genial warmth of the past week, and the damage, done by the frost a few weeks ago, seems to have been counteracted. While this is the case with grain crops, with fruit, however it is different, as orchard and garden Milts have been to some extent damag- ed. Increased Business Mr, A. J. Nicholls, of the Central Bakery, has been making a large num- ber of wedding cakes during the pres- ent month. June is the month of brides. And the Central Bakery has had con- siderably more than the usual average of cakes this month. Mr. Nicholls also reports an increase in general business which is very encouraging at a time when business generally is a little slow. Dominion Day Rates. Single first-class fares will he given on the G. T. R. for Dominion Day. Good going and returning Thureday, July 1st. Single first class fare and one-third, good going Wednesday, June 30th, and Thursday. July lst, valid for return Friday, July 2nd, 1915. Above reduced fares apply between all stations in Canada, to and from Detroit, Port Huron, Mich., Buffalo, Black Rock, Niagara Falls, and Suspension Bridge, N. Y. For further particulars apply to H. B. Elliott, Town Agent. Selling Without License Officer Phippen, accompanied by two detectives, paid a visit to Monkton, in Perth Bounty, on ° Tuesday night and made a search of the hotel premises owned by Philip Shade and was success- ful in securinga quantity of liquor and the proprietor appeared before a Mag- istrate and pleaded guilty to the charge of selling liquor without a license. Of - fleets from another town had visited the. Monkton hotel the day previous and were not able to procure evjdenee agaittstthe proprietor. Officer Phippen has always been successful in any work he has undettakon. Ontalrl'ois rural school dllildreh. will produete 10,003 bushels of petattoes for the lied gross. 1 Successfully Completes Course. M. Fred Horeuth, of Toronto, who is holidaying at his home in town, recently completed his Course in Pharmacy, se- curing the degree of Bachelor of Pharmacy, also successfully his courses the Canadian Ophthalmic College and the St. John's Ambulance Association. The Diphtheria Scare. The Diphtheria scare is now entirely past, there having been no new eases during the past week. A few are still quarantined but the children are so well that the parents have difficulty in keep- ing them indoors, and these will be re- leased in a few days, There is no dan- ger in doming to Wingham to trade or to celebrate Dominion Day. All the cases have been very mild, There have been nine cases altogether and one death. The above facts have been furnished by Dr. R. C. Redmond, Med- ical Officer of Health. New Choir Leader • Mr. W. M. Skilling, a theological student of Victoria College, Toronto, has been engaged by the Official Board of the Methodist Church, as choir leader for the next three months to relieve Mr. Hill, who has asked for a three months' vacation. Mr. Skilling comes well recommended, being assist- ant instructor of the Victoria College Glee Club, which travelled Britain last year. He assumed his duties last week and made his first appearance' to a Wingham audience on Sunday last. Mr. Hill, who is very busy during the summer months, will resume his duties as leader in October.__ Blatchford -Gray. The makriage of Miriam Winnifred Gray, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Gray, of Sandwich, to C. Victor Blatchrord, editor of The Listowel Banner, former city editor of The hvening.Record, Windsor, and a son -oaf Rey- T. W. Blatchford, B.A., Centralia; took place quietly in the border city on Saturday, June la, Rev. Rural Dean Snelgrove, rector of the Church of the Ascension, Windsor, officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Blatchford are spending a few days in Toronto and Niagara before takirig up their residence in Listowel.el. Mr, Blatchford is well known to many of our citizens, The Timm joins with their many friends in extending con- gratulations. Wingham defeated by St, Marys. A fast 0. A, L. A. intermediate game of lacrosse was played in St., Marys on Wednesday. last between the Huron Oaks, of Wingham and the Alerts of St. Marys, which•resulted in a score of 6 to 4 in favor of the Alerts. The con- test was a rather strenuous one and as a result a number of players on both sides were penalized. The game was very evenly contested throughout and the Oaks feel confident of winning the return game which will be played here today (Wednesday). Theline-up of the teams were: -St: Marys -Goal, Shan- non; points, Stewart and Cuthbertson; defence, Wilson and Alberts; centre, Williams; home, Lavelle, McConnel, Cowan and Marshall. Wingham-Goal, Knechtel; points, Anderson and Mc- Lean; defence, Holmes and C. Hawkins; centre, Fetterly; home, VanWyck, G. Elliot, Scott and Hawkins. Referee - M, Collins of Stratford, Married in Grey Tp. The Grey Tp. correspondent to last week's Brussels Post says: A quiet but pretty wedding took place: on the even- ing of June 9th, at the home of Robt. Carr, 3rd on., when his second daugh- ter, Miss Mary, was united in marriage to T Ritchie, Wingham. Promptly at 1a.30 the bridal couple, who were un- attended, took their places on the lawn under an arch of peonies, snowb::lle ,and ferns and Rev. I. A. McKelvey perform- ed the marriage ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her fatet•r, was prettily gowned in white voile with chiffon and pearl trimmings and earned a bouquet of carnations and lily of the valley and was the recipient of many useful gifts. Groom's gift to Miss Id . Frain, who played the weading mare . was a gold watch fob. When cnngra: ulations were over, the gums:a, number• ing over 50, partook of a sumptuo .• supper and after an enjayal,le eve ing's entertainment of in teat! and socia intercourse the ccamuary left for the several homes, wiahing Mr. and Mr. Ritchie rr.any hilepy' and urosperor • yeare, Guests iiir•tudu:l Dr. and Mi: Ford. Wine*,ham; Mr. :and Mrs, Ride'' and Mrs. Ii.obins:in, Alberti; now. Ritchie, Belmore: Wm, .anal Mrs, Cm bett, £eigrave; J. T. end elve, iWitehre, lirussele; a•:•1 etre. M,.ICeraliei•, Wroxeter. First of July Celebration Read ad, on last page. W. H. WILLIS & CO,\\s=augsuirminrimemaramipammr. ----/ THE BIG DOMINION DAY CELE- BRATION. Only one week from today (Thursday) and Wingham will see (weather per- mitting) one of the biggest celebrations ever held here. The day will start with a big parade and good prizes will be given for Auto outfits, Calathutnpions, bicycle £x -ups, 8cc. Immediately after the parade to the grounds Madame De Vonda will give a balloon ascension and this will be fol- lowed by a baseball match, Clinton vs. Wingham. Twp games will be played between these two teams for the championship of Huron, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. All public school children no matter from where they come will be admitted to to grounds in the morning for five cents each. In the afternoon the programme will begin with a grand lacrosse match between the "Six Nation Onondaga Indians" and "The Huron Oaks" of Wingham. This will be followed by "A baby show" in which all the ba'.,ies "under" 18 months will be eligible. Every infant will get a prize. For instance J. W. Melibbon will give a box of Rexall Talcum powder to every infant competing, and several whole- sale houses out of town are expected to give every baby a present "worth while". Beside this, good first, second and third prizes will be given by the committee. This part of . the programme will be followed by the balloon ascension by Madame De Vonda in which she will give for the first time in Canada, her new "thriller" the double parachute drop." Clinton and Wingham evil then play the final game of baseball for the championship of Huron County. e evening In t h e en ng aLi istowel and Wing - ham will play football followed by a promonade concert, by the Kincardine Pipe and Wingham brass bands and then the grand closing display of fire- works concluding with a "Set -piece of the Union Jack in its natural colors." Never was such a programme before presented to the people of Wingham and surrounding country. Notes Prizes for Decorated Automobiles will be as follows lst. prize $10, 2nd $5, 3rd $3. Bicycle prizes will be' as follows 1st prize $2, 2nd prize $1. • Calathumpion prizes lst $5, 2nd $3. The chairman of the parade committee is L, F. Binkley and has in his posses- sion many novel and new ideas re- garding the decorating of any of the above. See him right away as the committee wants tie make this parade something out of the ordinary and the committee is powerless without the aid of the citizens. Law Enforced in Huron. License Inspector, J. J. Awarded Contract. At a special meeting of the Brussels Council held on Thursday evening last, the contract of putting down four blocks of macadamized roadway at the south end of Main street was let to Mr. Thos. MV.Ie,Lean, of town, the council to furnish all the stone. The work will commence in about two weeks. Women's Institute Meeting The regular monthly meeting of the Wingham Branch of the Women's In- stituto will be held in the Council Chamber this (Thursday) afternoon. commencing at 3 o'clock. Members having'cutton suitable for making band- ages for the soldiers are requested to bring same to the meeting. A large attendance of members is requested. A Dastardly Trick. It has recently come to light that some mean spirited person or person did some mean tricks on automobile owners who visited St. Marys. If the roads had been in a very slippery con- dition, loss of life might have occurred. Several of our citizens motored over to St. Marys to witness the lacrosse match between the local team and St. Marys, and during the game some per- sons, unknown, deliberately cut the tires so close to the rim that it could not be seen and emptied the gasoline tanks, leaving only enough for the per- sons to get a short distance out of the town. One man got out about two miles and his tires went flat, and another had to abandon his machine and waik back for gasoline. Baseball Schedule. Wingham has been grouped with Listowel in the Northern Baseball League, groupe 4, and the following double schedule has been drawn up: - June 28 -Wingham at Listowel July 9th- Listowel at Wingham July 14th - Wingham at Listowel July 21st -Listowel at Wingham These games will be good ones. Wingham has always had a good team, and although there bas been a few changes made on the team this year. it is fully as strong as in former years. Listowel has a strong team this season and lovers of baseball are assured o seeing some good ball games this season. It is hoped the boys will re- ceive the liberal patronage at their games they deserve, so that they will feel that the citizens appreciate their efforts and thus encourage the manly sport. The Orange Celebration. Great preparations are being made by L. 0. L. No. 794 for the coming 12th of July, and every effort is being put forth in the final arrangements for a bumper crowd in Wingham on that day. Addresses will be delivered by A, W. Wright, of Toronto, Past County Mas- ter of Lincoln; A. H. Musgrove, M. P. P. and other prominent members of the order. Hands from Kincardine, Tees - water, Clinton and Auburn will furnish music throughout the entire day. From the large number of answers already received and the numerous enquiries, which are being made, the committee feel that this will be a banner day in the history of Orangeism in this Mitchell, of county. Cheap railway fares are being North Huron, has just completed his report for the year, and from this re- port the following will be of interest to those interested in the enforcement of the Liquor LicenseAct. SinceMaylst, 1913 Mr. Mitchell has handled fifty- two cases and secured thirty-eight convictions, Five cases were withdrawn and six cases dismissed. There are also three cases pending. The inspector asks for the ea -operation of all citizens in having the Canada Temperance Act strictly enforced throughout North ! ilnron, ;and Concert. Owing to the inclemency of the wen- : they, on Friday evening last, the week- ly band concert was cancelled. I3elow is given the programme for this week and will be found to contain some beau - rt ail numbers, 0, Canada! March 0. H. M. S. Hume Waltz Illeart Murmurs Rolfe S• le, tion A Life on the Ocean Binding renade In Starlight Vale Itoseukans seription The haunted Lafferty House +•1 itch Waggon Hill Dean Intermission '.t :ren Monitrt' Hayes triotic Mrs Selected .•; action H. M. S Pinafore Sullivau rite, Olivette 1Ia ets . ir.ri Merrimac Ilaya<t+ God' Save the Xing arranged with the C. P. R. and G. T. R. and ample accommodation provided for all who come. You are cordially invit- ed to be with us and be one of the thousands who will spend the day in the beautiful town of Wingham. peath of John Cloakey. There pissed away on Monday after- noon at his residence, Pleasant Valley, an. esteemed resident of Wingham, in the person of Mr. John Cloakey at the are of 36 years and 8 months. The de- ceased was a native of Morris Town- ship, being born on the 4th line of that township. About fifteen years ago he married Miss Minnie Little, of Wing - ham, and took up residence in Pleasant Valley. He had been in poor health for some time, suffering from that dreaded disease, dropsy, from the effects of which he finally secummed. He leaves besides his wife five small children to mourn his loss. Ile is also survived by one brother and three sisters, these being Solomon and Mary of Bhaevale, and Mrs. Hardy and' Mrs. Grant, of Colborne Township. He was a Metho- dist in religion and in politics a Conser• vative and was a member of the Orange Order and the Independent Order of Foresters. The funeral which took place this (Wednesday) afternoon,+was conducted under the auspices of the Overige Order, the remains being in- t terred in the Wingham cemetery PATRIOTIC SOCIETY NOTES. Last week we stated in the Patriotic Notes that 10 yards cotton had been donated by "Mrs. J. Homuth". This should have been "Mrs, A. F. Iiomutb." We regret the error. The Ladies' Patriotic Society shipped a large box, containing ninety-seven dozen bandages and thirty-nine pairs of socks, on the 18th Inst to the Head- quarters of the Red Cross Society, in Toronto. The following donations have been received since thelast acknowledge- ment: From Miss White for bandages, `r5. From Mrs. J. Galbraith, 10 yds cotton From Mrs. R. E. Hetherington, 10 yds cotton, From Mrs. R. A. Coutts, 10 yds cotton. From Mrs. J. Walters, 5 yds cotton. From i%Irs. A. Linklater, 5 yds'cotton. From Mrs. Carrick, 5 yds cotton. It 13 hardly necessary to ask again for both old and new material for dressings and bandages. The sufferings of our own soldier boys brings the need of supplies for Hospitals more clearly before us. There can not be too large a supply of material for the wounded. The demand, instead of becoming less, is ever on the increase. Let every person help . and so make the task lighter for those at the front. The Ladies of Huron County have purchased two Field Kitchens from The McClary Co. of London. The smaller Kitchen for the Officers and the large one for the men of the 33rd Battaiion.. Representatives from the various towns met last week at Clinton to arrange matters and the purchase was complete! on Saturday in London. The formal presentation takes place in London on Wednesday the 23 rd according to notice pasted in front of the Post Office. It is hoped as many as can make it con- venient will attend the formal presenta- • tion. The total amount raised and collected by the Ladies of the County is about $18;0. The balance of the amounts contributed is to be devoted to the Canadian Hospital at Shorneliffe. Particulars of the Presentation of the Field,. Kitchens will be given in next week's issue of this paper. OOMIIEH gar FOOTWEAR You cant be comfort- able on the First unless your feet are in comfort- able quarters. We have just the styles for summer shoe comfort. Pumps, Oxfords and Shoes in white, canvas and nu -buck, also in patent colt skin tnid dull leathers for Men, Women and Chi titers. Moderate and reason- able prices for everybody. You'll enjoy Dominion Day if we dress your feet W. J. UItETI,R. WINGI-IAM This year, as heretofore, the Ontario Busirieu �; Department of Education, in co operation ` �i� with the Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph, the Ontario College of Art, Toronto, the University of Toronto, and the Department of Militia and Defence. Ottawa, offer summer courses begin- ning July 5th and ending August 6th to teachers who desire to obtain certificates in agriculture and horticulture, farm mechanics, art, household science, manual training. vocal music. the com- mercial subjects, and physical culture, and certificates for admission to the Normal schools and the faculties of education, To these the department has this year added courses for intend- ing teachers of kindergarten -primary and auxiliary classes. Summer Courses for Teachers. ors 11 Annual District Meeting. The eighteenth annual meeting of the West Huron District Woman'e Institute was held in the Temperance Hall, Goderich, on Tuesday, June 15th. Nearly all branches were well represent- ed.and a good deal of interest was evidenced in the work that had been accomplished in the district during the past year. The President, Mrs. Kel- bride, of Clinton, was in the chair and presented t report of the to ork of the past year, which manifested the deep interest she had taken in the district during the year. The report of the Secretary -Treasurer was then read and showed more money had been raised in the district than e,rer before, owing to the great need during the war. Over eleven hundred dollars had been raised, the greater part of which was donated to the Red Cross Society and to relief at home and abroad, besides a large number of bales of clothing and supplies being sent to the needy Belgians. This report also showed the district was in a prosperous, condition. Upon the re- signation of Mrs. Relbride as President and Mrs, Bone as Secretary -Treasurer, Mrs. Kirk, of Dungannon, and Mrs, C. E. Young, of Goderich, were elected as President and Secretary -Treasurer, respectively. After several items of new business were discussed and decided upon which should prove a help to the district during the year. The meeting closed, and in the expressed opinion of many had been the best Annual Meat- ing in the District of West Huron in many years. It was deeidt•d to hold the annual meeting in Wingbarn .next 1 ear. The. visiting, branebes were entertained in a very hospital manner by the ladies +•2 Gederreh, Una! At the old rstr.huithtd re¢l estate and in••tir- ance office. Cone to Lin Uc -nce men for insurar.c,� forrnatior,. Twentt _fi''e } F ars ex- perience— to curb stone operators. RITCHIE & CORNS REAL ESTATE & INSURANCE WINGHAM, ONTARIO. LAWN MOWERS $4,50 to $1.00 SCREEN DOORS with hinges, hooks and hurdles $1.10 to $2.25 WINDOW SCREENS t All Sizes. REFRIGERATORS s�ti3 011 STOVES RAE & THOMPSON Stone . Rit'tok I?ssttwv 'pu: ler 27 . tib.. •••••, �.-�.;.��...