The Wingham Times, 1915-07-01, Page 1THE.. WINGHAM 'TIMES.
VOL. XLIIX.--NO. 2262
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Large Crowd sees Iiurou flaks
Trounce St, Marys Alerts
to the tune of 15 to 4
That the 1 -Huron Oaks have now to be
looked upon as contended for O.A.L.A.
honors, was clearly demonstrated on
Wednesday afternoon last, when the
O.A.L.A. intermediate team defeated
the Alerts of St, Marys, at the park, by
a score of 15 to 4. A large crowd was
present which shows that lacrosse is com-
ing back to its old-time popularity, people
being present from Goderich, Tees-
water, Lucknow, and other towns. At
no stage of the game was the result in
doubt, and the clean-cut victory for the
home boys was very gratifying to the
large crowd present, especially so as
the Wingham team had suffered defeat
in St. Marys the week previous by 6 to
4, but now they showed clearly they
were the superiors of their opponents,
the entire team playing clever lacrosse.
The game was clean and fast through-
out, only two. from each team being
penalized. F. C. Waghorne, of Toron-
to, refereed the game very satisfactorily
to both teams,
At the commencement of the game
Wingham secured the ball and by fast
pasties and good combination scored.
This made the Wingham team keen and
in another few minutes had worked
their way through and added the second
goal to their count. St. Marys got the
neat face-off and the play centered
around the home goal, the Alerts mak:
ing a shot on the necs but failed to
score, and the play went back into St.
Marys' quarters, where Wingham again
scored, and when the first quarter ended
the game stood Wingham 3, St. Marys
0.
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The second quarter opened with the
game centered around the visitors' goal,
and after a few minutes fast playing
the ball reached the St. Marys' nets,
The home team were now working hard
and although one man was penalized
managed to score two more in quick
succession. Time and again the ball
came to the home goal, and finally near
the close of the quarter the Alerts were
awarded their first count. Both teams
were working hard, the Alerts taking
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courage, but their efforts seemed fruit-
less and at half-time the 'score stood 7
to 1 in Wingham's favor.
There was very little scoring it the
third quarter. Lavelle of St. Marys,
was taken ill, and removed from the
field, Scott being laid off to even up the
teams., With a nine men team the
Alertsseemed to have the better of the
play and secure another goal, but they
could not hold the advantage and fell
back and the locals rushed in their only
goal for this period, The game again
went with the St. Marys team and they
had three to their count when the
whistle blew. The standing of the
teams being Wingham 8, St. Marys 3.
The last quartersaw the Oaks at
their best. They had the visitors at
their mercy and from the start the
game was a procession from centre to
the St. Marys goal until time was call-
ed. Only once, when they secured their
fourth goal did the visitors rally.
The crowd became wild with en-
thusiasm as the score began to climb
upward and often came the shout "Make
it another." As the score piled up
thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, the old-time
enthusiasm returned and lacrosse had
come back with all its old-time glory.
The Citizens' Band furnished music
during the intervals of rest, which add-
ed much to the enjoyment of the after-
noon.
To praise any individual player would
be absurd, as the team worked so
splendidly together and every man put
forth his best efforts, every man in his
place, the game took ou the form of a
machine, which so puzzled the visitors,
they could find no way of overcoming
the onslaughter.
A marked feature of the game was
the courtesy with which our boys treat-
ed the visitors in having their autos
properly looked after so that there could
be no repitition of what occurred at St.
Marys. The line-ups were:—
Wingham St. Marys
P. I{nechtel Goal L. Shannon
A. Anderson Point S. Stewart
C. MoLean C. Point A. Cuthortson
D. Holmes 1st Defense J. Alberts
C. Hawkins 2nd Defense H. McDermott
11'etterly Centre F, Williams
W. Vanwyek 2tid Home W. McConnell
T. Elliott lst Home L. Lavelle
R. Scott Out Home K. Cowan
E. Hawkins In Bothe F. Wilson
Referee—F. C. Waghorne, Toronto.
Intend Holding Garden Party.
The firemen intend holding a garden
party in the town park on the evening
of Monday, July 12th. The party is
held to enable the firemen to pay their
expenses to Thorold, where a big fire.,
men's tournament is to be held early in
August.
Case Dismissed.
The,case of J. Milne, Blyth, who was
up on charge of selling liquor without a
license and which had been adjourned
for more evidence, came up again on
Thursday before Magistrate Morton.
The case was dismissed as the magis-
trate did not consider there was enough
evidence to convict.
Auburn Farmers Form Club..
At a meeting held recently by the
farmers of Auburn district, it was
decided to form a club for co-operative
buying and selling. Each member
makes a deposit of fifty dollars as a
guarantee of his credit in purchasing,
the money to be forfeited and'his mem-
bership cancelled if he fails to meet the
obligations.
Made District Agent.
Mr. A. H. Wilford, produce dealer,
has closed a deal with the Gunn's Lim-
ited, whereby he is now district agent
for the Gunn Fertilizer. ° Mr. D. W.
Gunn was in town recent] in connec-
tion with the fertilizing department of
that firm, and while here the deal was
closed. Mr. Wilford will control the
sale of the Gunn Fertilizer over a ter-
ritory as far as Palmerston and Strat-
ford, The large amount of produce
handled by the local firm' last season
was, no doubt, the means of Mr. Wil-
ford securing such an extensive agen-
cy.
Manning -Boyd.
A very pretty wedding took place at
the. home of Mrs. D. J. Boyd, Shuter
street, on Wednesday of last week,
when her eldest daughter, Elizabeth B.,
became the wife of Mr. Thomas E.
Manning of London, Rev. W. A. Brad-
ley, pastor of the Presbyterian Church,
Teeswater officiating. After the cere-
mony and hearty congratulations, the
guests, numbering about twenty-five,
sat down to a sumptuous wedding din-
ner. The happy couple left on the 3 30
train for a month's tour through the
West, also visiting some American
cities. On their return they will tape
up their residence in London. The
presents were numerous and costly.
showing the esteem in which the couple
were held by their friends. The TIMES
extends hearty congratulations.
Dominion Day Celebration.
Indications point to a big day here
to -morrow (Thursday) and a good pro-
gramme has been arranged, starting
with a big parade at 9 o'clock a. m.
The morning will be taken up with a
balloon ascension by Madam De Venda
and a baseball match between the
Clinton and Wingham teams. Five
eventswill be crowded in the afternoon
programme, starting at 1,80 p, m. with
a lacrosse match between the Onondaga
Indians and the Huron Oaks, followed
at 3 p. m. by a baby show which will
be held in front of the grand stand. At
3.30 Madam DeVonda will' make her
thrilling double parachute drop. A
baseball and a football match between
good teams will conclude the afternoon
sport. The evening performance will
consist of, a war dance by the six -
nation Indians in full Indian customs,
a prominade concert, concluding with a
fine display of fireworks.
Death of Old Culross Resident.
There passed away in Teeswater on
Wednesday, June 23rd, a pioneer resi-
dent of Culross Township in the person
of Isabella Taylor, relict of the late
Peter Scott, in the 72nd year of her age.
Mrs. Scott was born in Blenheim Town-
ship, Oxford County, and moved with
her husband to Wingham about forty
years ago, later moving to Culross
Township, where she resided for many
years. She is survived by one daugh-
ter, Isabellla, her husband having pre-
deceased her only a short time, The
deceased is also survived by one
brother, Mr. Walter Taylor, of Wing -
ham, and four sisters. Mrs. Byers, of
Manitoba; Mrs. Beattie, of Galt; Mrs.
Lockie, of Dumfries Township, Water-
loo County, and Mrs. Harmer, ed
Blenheim Township, Oxford County,
the latter three being present at the
funeral. Mrs. Stott was a lifelong
member of the Presbyterian Church.
Rev, MrFarr, of Teeawater, conduct-
ing the funeral services at the house
and grave on Friday, the interment
being trade its the Wingham cemetery.
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of Shoes Made
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W H. WILLIS & COQ
TOWN GOUNGIl,
A special meeting of the Town Coun-
cil was held on Friday night with all
the members present except Coun. Bell
and Mayor Irwin presiding,
On motion of Couns, Binkley and
Crawford, Mr. E. Dennis was appointed
to turn on water at wheel house in
place of 'Mr. John Davidson. who has
moved out of house owned by town.
It was also ordered that telephone be
moved to Mr. Dennis' house.
On motion of Reeve Mitchell and
Coun. Patterson, the Purchasing Com-
mittee was given power to advertise
for sale, the stable next to the machin-
ery hall. cement blocks, wagon, water
tanks, etc.
Prisoner Escapes.
Edward Patey, who was committed
for trial by Police Magistrate Morton
on Wednesday of last week, escaped
from Officer Phippen while being taken
to Goderich. Constables Allen and Phip-
pen secured an auto and followed him
to near St. Helens, where the prisoner
took to the bush, which is plentiful in
that district, and make good his escape.
As yet his whereabouts has not been
apprehended.
Bandages for Soldiers
The members of the local branch of
the Women's Institute are continuing
their good work for the soldiers and at
the regular meeting on Thursday after-
noon of last week they made 434 dozen
of 2 inch bandages; l dozen 234 inch and
534 dozen of 3 inch as well as 200 mouth
wipes. These were sent to Toronto
to be taken in charge of by the
officers of Toronto University Base
Hospital. In addition to the above,
four pairs of socks were sent. The
socks were knit by Mrs. W. M. Ander-
son of Turnberry, who has passed her
82nd birthday.
Wingham Wins First Game.
The first schedulebeach
m a eof all
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in the Northern League series was
played ir, Listowel on Monday last be-
tween the Wingham nine and the
Listowel team, and resulted in a victory
for the Winghamites by a score of 8 to
5. The return game will he played
here on July 9th.
The score was as follows:
Wingham Runs Listowel Runs
Ross, 3rd b : Townsend, lst b 1
Telfer, p 2 Ringler, s. s. 0
Scott. 2nd b 1 Mali, c. f. 0
McCallum, 1. f, 0 Spence, 1. f. 0
Geddes, c, 1 Miller, 3rd b, 0
McLean, c. f., 0 Roos, r. 2. 2
Johnston, r f. 1 Ament, 2nd b, 1
White, 1st b, 1 Hamilton, p, 1
Morgan, s. s. I Gowdy, c, 0
Total 8 5
Mr. Willis Resigns
Last Sunday morning Mr. W. H.
Willis officiated for the last time as
organist and choirmaster in St. Paul's
Church. Some four weeks ago the
choir and congregation of 'St. Paul's
heard with deep regret that he had
tendered his resignation as organist and
choirmaster, to take effect the first of
July. Mr. Willis has been `connected
with St. Paul's for over seven years
and has been very happy in his relations
there, ever popular with the congre-
gation and much liked by the choir,
being appointed leader of the choir at
that time and organist about four years
ago upon the sudden illness of Miss
Houghton. During this time he has
been deeply interested in his work and
much attached to the Church, and un-
tiring in his efforts to raise the standard
of the choir, and he accomplished much
in making it strong, efficient and faith-
ful. Upon his success he has been
complimented by the vestry, by visiting
clergymen and others, and in that time
has the record of never having missed a
service. The members of the choir who
found in him not only an able leader
but a kind friend, presented a petition
to the wardens of the church that they
request Mr. Willis to reconsider his
resignation and remain as their leader.
Mr, Willis was waited upon to this
effect but said, while retaining the
happiest memories- of St. Paul's, he
could not alter his decision. Mrs. Willis
and Mr. Harvey Willis have also been
valued members of the choir and will
I be much missed there.
PATRIOTIC SOCIETY NOTES.
A meeting of the Ladies' Patriotic
Society will be held in the Council
Chamber on Friday, July 2 at 3 o'clock.
All ladies interested in the work for the
soldiers are invited to attend.
We again make an appeal for any
old or new cotton for bandages and
dressings. The need is great and al-
ways becoming greater, and the Society
will be very grateful for any assistance
along this hie.
Annual Union Picnic.
Almost seven hundred people attend-
ed the Annual Union picnic of School
Sections Nos. 4 and 16 in Mr. T. R.
Bennett's woods, Grey township, on
Saturday last. A lengthy programme
of sports. including jumping, running,
stilt races, nail driving contest for
girls was run off with a splendid tug -o -
war to finish. The Fat Man's race was
won by Mr. George Spotton, of Wing -
ham. After a hearty luncheon a game
of football was played between James-
town and Molesworth teams.
The Half Holiday.
We call the attention of our readers
that commencing with Weduesday next
our merchants will close their places of
business and as customary with other
years will, during the months of July
and August. make Wednesday afternoon
a half -holiday. This is out of consider-
ation for their clerks, who need the
mid -week rest during the hot weather.
The merchants hope their customers
will bear this in mind and on those days
do their shopping in the morning, and
thus allow the clerks their customary
half -holiday.
Dominion Day Rates.
Single first-class fares will be given
on the G. T. R. for Dominion Day
Good going and returning Thursday'
July l t. Single first class fare and
one-third, good going Wednesday, June
30th, and Thursday. July ist, valid for
return Friday, July 2nd, 1915. Above
redu eed 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.
Quiet June Wedding.
A quiet but pretty wedding took place
on Wednesday*, June 28rd, at the home
of the bride, Josephine street, when Miss
Cathrine A. Ratledge became the wife
of Albert E. Fothergill, of East Wawa -
nosh. Rev..). W. Hibhert performed
the ceremony at high noon in the
presence of the immediate friends. The
bride looked charming in a gown of
white duchess silk with white embroider-
ed silk net overdress trimmed with
shadow lace and pearls, and wore a
wedding veil of embroidered tulle and
wreath of orange blossoms, carrying a
sheaf of white roses. The wedding
march was played by Miss Lizzie M.
Rutledge, niece of the bride. After
the ceremony a sumptuous dinner was
served, the table being decorated with
pink and white. Mr. and Mrs. Fother-
gill left on the afternoon train for
Toronto and other points, the bride
going away in a sand colored suit with
hat to match,
Married in Winnipeg.
A quiet but pretty wedding was cele-
brated in St. Margaret's Church, Win
nipeg, on Wednesday afternoon, June
23rd, when Miss Georgina Maxwell
Forbes, of town, became the wife of
Dr. Norman Warner, of that city. The
bride, who was given away by her
brother-in-law, Mr. , C. H. Simpson,
wore a sand toned suit of corded silk,
with a hat of silver tissue combined
with black velvet and trimmed with
butterfly bows. She carried a white
bound prayer book. • Mr. Cole, the
organist of the church, played the pro-
cessional and recessional marches, and
during the signing of the register Miss
Dora McNab sang "Love's Coronation".
After the ceremony a collation and re-
ception were held at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Simpson, 180 Ethelbert street,
the rooms being decorated with pink
peonies and palms. The bridal table
was festive with its decoration of
white carnations andlilies of the valley.
Later Dr. and Mrs. Warner left via the
Soo line for points South, after which
they will go to Gladstone, Man., where
they will make their future home after
July 1. The guests included Mr. and
Mrs. Warner, Mrs. Monkhouse, Miss
Gladys Warner, Master Lou Monkhouse,
Mr. and Mrs. Baskerville, Miss Basker-
ville, Lieut Fred Baskerville, Mr. and
Mrs. Thomas Maxwell, Misses Florence
and Pearl Maxwell, Mr, and Mrs. Thos.
Cotter, Mr. Oliver McNabb, Miss Dora
McNabb, and Mr, John Barter.
Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers
NO DIPHIHE1321A IN WINGHAM
The diphtheria scare is now entirely
past. 'I he last family having the dis-
ease was released from quarantine to.
day (Thursday) so that Wingham is
now entirely free from the disease
Many exaggerated reports have been
circulated that we wish to make it plain,
especially to those living at a distance,
that there is now no diphtheria in Wing -
ham and no danger of contracting the
disease by visitors coming to town.
Had Finger Taken Off.
Mr. Ed. Nash met with a painful
accident while working at the Bell
Factory on Thursday last. He was
working at a buz saw when the piece
of wood he was cutting slipped bringing
his hand in contact with the saw which
took off one finger.
New Time Table,
A new time table went into effect on
the Grand Trunk Railway System on
Sunday last. There are two changes in
trains departing from Wingham. The
afternoon train for Palmerston and
Toronto now leaves at 3.15 o'clock in
place of 3.20, and the afternoon train
for London now leaves at 3.22 in place
of 3.30.
Stewart -Ritchie.
A quiet wedding took place at the
home of Mr. John Ritchie, Centre
street, on Saturday morning, June 260,
when the marriage of his only daughter,
Mary, and Mr. Maurice H. Stewart was
solemnized by the Rev. D. Petrie, of
St. Andrew's Church. Mr. and Mrs.
Stewart left on an extended trip via the
Great Lakes. After spending several
weeks at Banff and other points they
will reside at Edmonton, Alberta.
No Band Conceit Friday Evening
On account of the celebration, the
Friday evening band concert has been
cancelled, the following programme in-
tended for that date will be given this
(Thursday) evening:-
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vening:0' CANADA
March National Cadets
Overture Golden Crescent
Waltz Composia
Cornet Solo H. E. P. Polka
Descriptive Motor Ride
Intermission
Overture Lustpiel Keler Bela
Waltz Daughters of Love Bennett
Nuatieal Selection Life on the Ocean
Binding.
Ev'g Hymns j (a) Glory to thee, My God
(b) Abide With Me
March United Empire Hume
God Save the King.
Byers
Miller
Bennett
Rosens
Binding
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Death of Formosa Priest.
Father Gehl of Formosa met a very
unexpected death at Drayton on Satur-
day night. He left Formosa a few days
previous to visit his bishop at Hamilton
on parish business. He was taken
suddenly sick on the train on Friday
night, and had to be taken off at
Drayton. He was given local medical
attendance, while Dr. Sinclair of
Walkerton and Dr. McCue of Formosa
came in all haste by auto. He was
operated on at once for appendicitis,
but the case had developed too far and
he only lived to Saturday afternoon.
He was 61 years of age and had been
located at Formosa for 18 years, He
was born in New Germany, where his
mother now lives. One brother, Father
W. Gehl is priest at Preston and three
brothers are at the front, fighting on
behalf of the Empire.
Lieense Inspectors Appointed.
Notice has been received that J. J.
Mitchell, of Wingham, and John Tor-
rance, of Clinton, have been appointed
license inspectors for Huron County,
The board has divided the County into
two districts instead of three as former-
ly, Mr. Mitchell's district, which will
be known as North Huron, will be
made up as follows: Townships of
Morris, Turnberry, tlowick, East and
West Wawanosh, Ashfield, Grey, and
Colborne; villages of Wroxeter, Blyth
and 13russels, and towns of Wingham
and Goderich, South Huron, under
Mr. 'Torrance will be composed of the
Townships of Stephen, Hay, Usborne,
Stanley, Tuckersmith, McKiilop and
Hullett; villages of Exeter, Hensall and
Bayfield, and the towns of Seaforth and
Clinton, These officials will also be
sworn in as peace officers with the full
authority of constables. The former
inspectorai salaries have been increased
to $900, which will be paid by the county,
and it is understood that the inspectors
will devote their whole time to the
work.
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DOMINION DAY
FOOTWEAR
You can't 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 and dull
leathers _for
Men, Women and C11iiaren.
Moderate and reason-
able prices for everybody.
You' 1l enjoy Dominion
Day if we dress your feet.
J. GREER
WINGHAM
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1 Business as
Usual
At the old established
real estate and in-ur-
ance office.
Come to insurance
men for insurance in-
formation.
Twen t) -five y' -ars ex-
perience— to curb stone
operators.
RITCHIE & COSENS
SEAL ESTATE &INSURANCE
WINGHAM, ONTARIO.
LAWN►owERs
$4.50 to $1.00
SCREED DOORS
with hinges, hooks and
handles -
$1.I0 to $2,26
WINOOW SCREENS
All Sizes.
REFRIGERATORS AND
OIL STOVES
RAE & THOMPSON
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