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The Wingham Times, 1915-07-29, Page 5Jtlly'.20th 1915 THE WINGHAM TIMES Capital Autharlsed $5.000,I110 'Capital Wald up - - $3,000,0011 • Iurplua $3,700,OM INDEPENDENCE A Bank Account makes a man independent of hard times or tem- porary reverses. Start as most successful men have done; with small regular deposits in the Sav- ings Department WINGHAM BRANCH C. P. SMITH Manager. "MADE IN CANADA" ianom NMI NMI Ladies' Sweater Coats gra ski IIE aa: IE Eg■■■■■s■eg1 . -s■■-=eeaa� �. Militi SeglE :7,:1a, ias�i�gg■ g.@s`s@���e @. ills 1 12 NEW KNITTED GOODS Ladies' Sweater Coats. ----In heavy ribbed, manish style, made of pure wool, in the newest shades with new shawl collar. Suitable for holi- day wear, in Copenhagen. Scarlet. Wine, Royal and White. •Comfortable coats to wear at the lake. Children's Sweaters In all sizes in the new shades in fine knitted plain colors in Copenhagen, Royal. Tan and White. Our Sweater Coats this year are the same value as last in best qualities. Sizes 18 yrs. to 32. • HANNA & Co. Mail Orders Promptly Filled Butterick Patterns in Steck r.oxuULv, Urn. 11!! ;16111 .11116. EP!ii9 :1!11110 s IE 11: :1'111' :111111: Li 1 111'11 1 X111 1N1X,� ul: 11 1: 11 I IX■ els t' 11 II 11 CZ: :1111: :1«111: .XXX. ■ min immix. On Tuesday morning of last weak while drawing butter to the station, Mr. David Jewitt lost a valuable horse, which dropped dead on the road. The animal was only three years old and had been in good health. The horse was thoroughly examined after death and cause of death could not be determined, ,BRUSSELS Harold, eldest son of N. F. and Mrs. Gerry, underwent an operation in Guelph Hospital this week, and is recovering. George Manning left here Saturday for London, where he will join one of the overseas battalions. A Red Cross tea held at the home of Alex. Yuill, of the eighth line, Guy Township, on Tuesday, made 815. St. John's Masonic Lodge wes rep- resented at Hamilton this week by S. Wilton and M. Black. JAM STOWN Mrs. Geo. Werner and her four daughters, of Sharovan, Sask.,• are visitors with the former's parent, Mrs. Thos. Strachan. Neil M. Richardson, of Manor, Sask., is visiting his brother, Donald, in Grey township. The visitor has done well in the West, we are pleased to. hear. We are pleased to see Mrs. Duncan McDonald back home once more she is regaining her health very satisfactor- ily. We hope she will soon be o. k. Florence, the 8 year old daughter of L. and Mrs. Eckmier, had the mis- fortune to break her right arm near the shoulder by a fall down stairs. Althongh the injured member has caused considerable pain we hope Miss Florence will soon be as well as ever. W ROYETER. Rev. T. M and Mrs. Wesley left on Friday for a three weeks' vacation at Bruce Beach. Presbyterian and Methodist Sunday Schools held a union picnic last Tuesday at D. McTavish's bush in Turnberry. Wm. Stewart, New Orleans, Jno. and Miss Agnes, Toronto, and Alex. and Chas. Stewart, Windsor, are visiting their mother, Mrs. • D. Stewart, Turn - berry. Mrs. Donald Pope has purchased the King Edward Hotel property. A rink of bowlers, F. Davey, W. E. VanVelsor, N. White and J. R. Wendt attended the bowling tournament in Mt. Forest last week. They played three games, winning one from Atwood and being defeated by Mt. Forest and Arthur, by one shot in the other, two. GREY. .Miss Ida Frain has been re-engaged as teacher in the Barker school at a salary of 040. This is her .3rd year in this scho l where she is doing Al work. Miss Vine Armstrong is home from Toronto, where she has been attending College, for her vacation. She is a daughter of Mrs. Edward.. Armstrong, 13th con. Miss Jennie Rands, who has been Principal of Gorrie school for the past 2 years, was engaged to teach on the public school staff at Clinton during the Model School term: She met with fine success this year as on former occasions, her 6 pupils passing the Entrance and 3 the Junior Public school graduation. Miss Rands is an excellent teacher. Miss Jessie McLaughlin, of Iiamiota, Man., is here on a holiday visit with hzr sister, Mrs. A. D. Grant, 8th con. She had been attakiding the Internation- al Christian Endeavor Convention at Chicago, Miss McLauchlin likes the West. She is a music teacher and leader of the Presbyterian church choir in Hamiota, a position she is well qualified to fill. W I31T!':CRUM at (Intended for last week.) • During Mr. Stewart's absence, the pulpit of the Presbyterian church will be occupied on Aug. 1, by Rev. A. L. Budge, M. A., of Creemore; and on Aug. 8 and 15 by Rev: S. M. Dunn, of Toronto, formerly, pastor of the charges of Whitechurch and Langside, The Y. P. S. meeting on July ]8 was led by Miss Annie Laidlaw, the topic dealing with foreign .missions. Next Sabbath's meeting will be in charge of Misses Greta Fox and Marion Gillies. Mr. Ben Robertson, of Hamilton, is spending his holidays with friends here. Mrs. Mirehouse, who has been suffer- ing from a slight attack of pneumonia, is recovering. On Wednesday of last week, Mr. John Mowbray and Mr. J. W. Leggatt held very successful barn raisings. Miss Marjorie Gordon is spending her holidays with friends at Bruce Beach. A large number gathered in the village on Saturday evening to witness the football game between Whitechurch and St. Augustine. Mr. A. A. Naylor, a former teacher in No. 10 school, refereed the game. The result was a score of 2 0 in favor of Whitechurch. In resp -nee to an appeal sent out by the Red Cross Society for jams and jellies for the soldiers, the local Society shipped this week, fruit valued at nearly nine dollars. II8:.0RAVE MSS Nellie Walter's, of Teeswater, and Mies Eleanor Patterson of Wing - ham, spent a few days at Mr, Harry McLenaghan's last week. Dr, and Mrs, R. L. Stewart were re- newing old friendships in Belgrave this week, The Dr, isregaining his old time vigor after his o1 erafinn.. Rev. and Mrs Boyle are away to Sauble for a vacation of four weeks which we trust will prove most enjoy- able. The pulpit of the Presbyterian church will be supplied. Miss Evelyn McIntosh, Stratford, who was visiting at the home of Charles and Mrs. Procter, bas returned home. Miss Margaret Procter accompanied her to the Classic city. The financial statement of the Meth- odist church, Belgrave circuit, for the past Conference year shows $784.49 raised for pastor's salary; 8295.03 for Missions; Educational and Connexional Funds $93.50. Prospects are favorable for a move -up and the three congrega- tions disposed to buckle into the work under the guidance of the new pastor, Rev, Mr. Parnaby. EAST WAWANO-SIL On Wednesday, July 21st, Mr. Philip McKenzie, an old time resident of this township, passed to his long home. The deeeased, who was in his sixty-first year, had for the past thirty years been a resident of North Dakota, but had returned last December owing to sickness and made his home with his. brother-in-law, Mr. John Cole. of the 8th con. Mr. McKenzie leaves four sisters, Mrs. Wm. Geddes, of Belgrave; Mrs, John Cole, of this township; Mrs. Robt. Sheddon and Mrs, Robt. Armstrong, Morris, and one brother, Mr. Daniel McKenzie of Port Arthur. He was a member of the I. 0. 0. F. and the Modern Brotherhood of America. The. funeral services took place on Friday afternoon and the remains in- terred in the Brandon Cemetery. Dr. J. S. Anderson and family, of Philadelphia, Pa., are holidaying with Dr. Anderson's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Finlay Anderson. Dr, J. S. Anderson, Messrs Finlay and Oliver Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. DE B. Anderson, of Turnberry. spent Sunday with Mr.` and Mrs. Brooks, at Centralia. HO WICK.. s On Tuesday, July 13, titre passed away at Newbridge, one of its oldest 'residents in the person of Wm Chap- man. The deceased was born at Bur- well, Cambridgeshire, England, on Nov. 9, 1851. At the age of 19 years he emigrated to Canada and started to work at his trade . of shoemaking. On Nov. 18, 1875 he was married to Miss Elizabeth Saunders, of Listowel, and took up residence at Donegal, where they resided for two years, afterwards moving to Newbridge where he resided until the time of his death. About five years ago he was taken ill with an in- curable disease, and at times suffered intense pain which was borne with Chirstian patience and fortitude. For the past week he suffered very severe- ly with weak and fainting spells during oneof which he passed peacefully away, Besides his sorrowing wife a family of ten children survive, namely: —Arthur, Nathan, Elijah, Wesley and Harold, of New Hamburg, Ont.; Mrs. Wm. Hamilton and Miss Margaret Chapman, of Listowel; Mrs. Geo. Top- ham, of Howick; Mrs. J. Fischer, of Brussels, and Miss May Chapman of Leamington. MORRIS Mrs. T. Bell, Georgetown, Miss E. M. Bell, and children, New York and Mrs. C. T. Hammond, Newark, N. J., were visitors at the home of Robt. Newcombe, 8th line, Morris, during the past week. Thos. Yuill and family, of Vanderbilt, Mich., are making their yearly holiday visit with relatives in Morris and Grey townships. They made the trip by motor car. The Yuill Bros. are always welcome back to their old home even if a good many yeas (have lapsed since they were permanent residents here. There passed away on Monday morn- ing, July 19th, at the home of her adopted daughter, Mrs. John Cuming, Lot 1, con. 8, Morris, an old and highly esteemed resident of this locality, in the person of Margaret Laidlaw, relict of the late Robert Shortreed. The late Mrs. Shortreed was born in ENuesing Township, County of Halton, on the 2nd of June, 1834, and her younger years were spent in that locality. She was married in January, 1865. to Robt. Shortreed who predeceased her sixteen years. After her marriage they moved to the farm on the 9th of Morris, now occupied by Mr, Duncan Laidlaw. In the fall of 1904 she moved to Blyth and resided in her residence, North Queen Street, until failing health, owing to advanced age, com- pelled her to reside with her adopt- ed daughter, Mrs. John Cuming, Morris. She was the last surviving member of a family of eleven Children and was a sister of the late R. 13. Laidlaw, of Morris; also a cousin of Mr. Thomas Laidlaw, of Blyth. She leaves to mourn her loss, an only son, Mr. Wm. H. Shortreed and two adopted daughters, Mrs, John Curring, .of Morris, and Mie. Wm. rear, of East Wawanosh, .all of whom have the sympathy of a large circle of friends in their bereavement, W ALTON An interesting gathering Wes held at the comfortable home of John and Mrs, Berry, Tuesday, July 20th on the occa- sion of the 50th Anniversary of their wedding day. The sons and daughters had come from far and near. There were, Mrs, Andrew Young and Mrs, J. T. Campbell, of Cypress River, Man.; J. J, Berry and W. H. Berry, of Gilbert Plains; Mrs, J. S. McGann, Leadbury, with her husband, son and daughter. Two brothers of Mr. Berry's were also present, Wm. Berry, of Arthur, and Henry Berry, wife and daughter from Grand Valley, others were prevented owing to unforseen circumstances. The gathering was informal and only the three. clergy of the Walton church- es besides the relatives were present.' Supper was served on the lawn and guests were seated as follows: Rev. R. E. Page, Mr. and Mrs. Berry, the children and relatives, Rev. Mr. Craik, and Mrs. Craik, Mrs. Page and son and Rev. Mr. Lundy. After grace Was sung a splendid meal was served, ending in the distribution of the Golden Wedding cake. An adjdournment was made to the house where the the program was continued under the chairmanship of Rev. Mr. Page, the pastor of Mr, and Mrs. Berry. After a few remarks felicitating the couple and congratulating the children he called on Joseph Berry, the eldest son, who read an address of corgratula- tion and thanksgiving that the par- ents had been spared to them, ending the address with a presentation to the bridal couple of 50 years ago. Mrs. Berry made a most suitable reply in behalf of her husband and herself and thanked all most cordially. Numerous other presents had been received from relatives and friends. It was learned during the remarks of the eldest son, that the family had not suffered any loss by death, a great record, After the address the chairman called on Messrs Lundy and Craik to offer prayer. The Benediction broughtthe interesting function to an end and many good wishes were expressed for the worthy host and hostess • as the comnany separated. Mr. and Mrs. Berry have resided in this locality for over 45 years coming from Blanshard township, Perth Co. They are most highly esteemed and respected and many gond wishes are extended by the neighbor- hood that they may live to see the Diamond wedding. THE BUSINESS MAN ON HIS WEST- ERN TRIP Cannot afford to leave out the c that handle the crop, Fort Willi: and Port Arthur. Take the Caned'. Pacific route to Winnipeg, the way e business travels. Daily servi e, o.:ervation and dining cars, electri li • - ed equipment. Double track more an half the dis- tance. Comfort, scenery and one man- agement all the way. Diatectic blended meals, the scientific combination of food for travellers. Particulars from Canadian Pacific Ticket Agents. It LIVE SrOUE 111Alta.ETS Toronto, July 26— A. comparatively light run for the Monday market held prices good and steady at last week's closing levels. Choicest quality butcher cattle were in good demand, and if any- thing, were a shade firmer. Good medium butcher were steady. but a little slow trade. There was not a very active enquiry either for light common stockers. The few good feeders around 900 pounds were brought up mostly for the butcher trade. Heavy steers and cows were in demand for the export trade, but not many offering. Butcher cows were about steady. Good springers in fair demand. Light sheep and spring lambs steady to firm. Heavy sheep a drag. Hogs steady and unchanged at $9 off cars. Good veal calves steady to firm. Union Stock Yards— 118 cars, with 1,840 cattle, 120 calves, 322 hogs, and 441 sheep and lambs. Export............. $ 8 25 $ 8 9') Butcher cattle choice ... 8 00 8 '25 do medium.. .... 7 35 7 85 V Page 5 i(( 1 .�.,R,,;.»._—.,�.,,�..a..� `'-� "sem- _.•�, 7 !BARD'S JULY 'MARK- DOWN' �. SALE' A Money -Saving Event of Im- portance. Astonishing Bargains in Every Department. BROOMS! BROOMS! 5 doz Brooms for Saturday's selling. A wonder at I9c. Think of it, 35c value for only 19c, One only to a customer. Read on. 7 bars. Laundry Soap. . 25c 3 dm; Ladies' Waists broken lines, value up to $2 50, sale .. 98c Summer Parasols. 2 dor.. plain and fancy colored valve up to $2, sale.. ....98c Children's Rompers to dear 35c 3 doz 75c Corsets, sale .... 59c Corset Covers, nicely tirade 25c Hose, ladies - sizes, "gond quality" , • 2 for 23c Plain colored Crepe 15e line for. ... 10c Curtain Lace 20c line, sale 15c Middy Blouses to clear at 90c White Repp Top Skirts, on sale at $1.79 White Cambric Underskirts sale ... . .... ... 98c 5 doz new Corsets, right style, $1 25 for ....95e Black Pailette Silk (yawl wide) sale 890 Hose for Boys' and Girls....1Oc Torchon Lace, 0 yds on ear,l..15e Ladies' Suits on sale at 20 per cent. Discount. Fancy Percale Underskirts, sale . . ... ...... '.... 69c Men's Underwear special to clear ...... .. .. ... ... tt5c Men's Socks. Wear Well Brand, 2 for ... .......25c Men's Harvest Boots, $350 value for ... ,,.,. $2,75 - }ji' 111 1 Men's Suits value up to' $12, sale. price..... .... ... $8,95 Men's good strong Overalls..75e Men's Straw Hats to clear...25c Men's Print Shirts special toclear . .... .... ......59c Men's Heavy Working Shirts sale. . ....... ..... .... 50c Men's odd lines of Boots sale .. .... $1.98 Boys' strong wearing Boots value up to $2.00 • Buy them quick. $1.39 SHOP EARLY H. E. ISARD & CO. N THE TIMES -= To new Subscribers --from now until January the lst., 1916, for 35 Cents. ^ Ford $Runabout Price $540 Lock a man up and he withers. It takes the ._ sunshine and fresh air to preserve perfect health. The Ford has opened up the great invigorating out-of-doors to the Canadian of moderate means. More than fifty thous- and Canadians are using the Ford profitably —both for pleasure and business. Buyers of Ford cars will share in our profits if we sell 30,000 cars between August 1, 1914, ' and August 1, 1915. . Touring Car $590; Town Car $840;F.O.B,Ford, Ontario, with all equipment, including elec- tric headlights. Cars on display and sale at A. M. CRAWFORD'S DEALER WINGHAM,ONT. ' - Wil. ianom NMI NMI Ladies' Sweater Coats gra ski IIE aa: IE Eg■■■■■s■eg1 . -s■■-=eeaa� �. Militi SeglE :7,:1a, ias�i�gg■ g.@s`s@���e @. ills 1 12 NEW KNITTED GOODS Ladies' Sweater Coats. ----In heavy ribbed, manish style, made of pure wool, in the newest shades with new shawl collar. Suitable for holi- day wear, in Copenhagen. Scarlet. Wine, Royal and White. •Comfortable coats to wear at the lake. Children's Sweaters In all sizes in the new shades in fine knitted plain colors in Copenhagen, Royal. Tan and White. Our Sweater Coats this year are the same value as last in best qualities. Sizes 18 yrs. to 32. • HANNA & Co. Mail Orders Promptly Filled Butterick Patterns in Steck r.oxuULv, Urn. 11!! ;16111 .11116. EP!ii9 :1!11110 s IE 11: :1'111' :111111: Li 1 111'11 1 X111 1N1X,� ul: 11 1: 11 I IX■ els t' 11 II 11 CZ: :1111: :1«111: .XXX. ■ min immix. On Tuesday morning of last weak while drawing butter to the station, Mr. David Jewitt lost a valuable horse, which dropped dead on the road. The animal was only three years old and had been in good health. The horse was thoroughly examined after death and cause of death could not be determined, ,BRUSSELS Harold, eldest son of N. F. and Mrs. Gerry, underwent an operation in Guelph Hospital this week, and is recovering. George Manning left here Saturday for London, where he will join one of the overseas battalions. A Red Cross tea held at the home of Alex. Yuill, of the eighth line, Guy Township, on Tuesday, made 815. St. John's Masonic Lodge wes rep- resented at Hamilton this week by S. Wilton and M. Black. JAM STOWN Mrs. Geo. Werner and her four daughters, of Sharovan, Sask.,• are visitors with the former's parent, Mrs. Thos. Strachan. Neil M. Richardson, of Manor, Sask., is visiting his brother, Donald, in Grey township. The visitor has done well in the West, we are pleased to. hear. We are pleased to see Mrs. Duncan McDonald back home once more she is regaining her health very satisfactor- ily. We hope she will soon be o. k. Florence, the 8 year old daughter of L. and Mrs. Eckmier, had the mis- fortune to break her right arm near the shoulder by a fall down stairs. Althongh the injured member has caused considerable pain we hope Miss Florence will soon be as well as ever. W ROYETER. Rev. T. M and Mrs. Wesley left on Friday for a three weeks' vacation at Bruce Beach. Presbyterian and Methodist Sunday Schools held a union picnic last Tuesday at D. McTavish's bush in Turnberry. Wm. Stewart, New Orleans, Jno. and Miss Agnes, Toronto, and Alex. and Chas. Stewart, Windsor, are visiting their mother, Mrs. • D. Stewart, Turn - berry. Mrs. Donald Pope has purchased the King Edward Hotel property. A rink of bowlers, F. Davey, W. E. VanVelsor, N. White and J. R. Wendt attended the bowling tournament in Mt. Forest last week. They played three games, winning one from Atwood and being defeated by Mt. Forest and Arthur, by one shot in the other, two. GREY. .Miss Ida Frain has been re-engaged as teacher in the Barker school at a salary of 040. This is her .3rd year in this scho l where she is doing Al work. Miss Vine Armstrong is home from Toronto, where she has been attending College, for her vacation. She is a daughter of Mrs. Edward.. Armstrong, 13th con. Miss Jennie Rands, who has been Principal of Gorrie school for the past 2 years, was engaged to teach on the public school staff at Clinton during the Model School term: She met with fine success this year as on former occasions, her 6 pupils passing the Entrance and 3 the Junior Public school graduation. Miss Rands is an excellent teacher. Miss Jessie McLaughlin, of Iiamiota, Man., is here on a holiday visit with hzr sister, Mrs. A. D. Grant, 8th con. She had been attakiding the Internation- al Christian Endeavor Convention at Chicago, Miss McLauchlin likes the West. She is a music teacher and leader of the Presbyterian church choir in Hamiota, a position she is well qualified to fill. W I31T!':CRUM at (Intended for last week.) • During Mr. Stewart's absence, the pulpit of the Presbyterian church will be occupied on Aug. 1, by Rev. A. L. Budge, M. A., of Creemore; and on Aug. 8 and 15 by Rev: S. M. Dunn, of Toronto, formerly, pastor of the charges of Whitechurch and Langside, The Y. P. S. meeting on July ]8 was led by Miss Annie Laidlaw, the topic dealing with foreign .missions. Next Sabbath's meeting will be in charge of Misses Greta Fox and Marion Gillies. Mr. Ben Robertson, of Hamilton, is spending his holidays with friends here. Mrs. Mirehouse, who has been suffer- ing from a slight attack of pneumonia, is recovering. On Wednesday of last week, Mr. John Mowbray and Mr. J. W. Leggatt held very successful barn raisings. Miss Marjorie Gordon is spending her holidays with friends at Bruce Beach. A large number gathered in the village on Saturday evening to witness the football game between Whitechurch and St. Augustine. Mr. A. A. Naylor, a former teacher in No. 10 school, refereed the game. The result was a score of 2 0 in favor of Whitechurch. In resp -nee to an appeal sent out by the Red Cross Society for jams and jellies for the soldiers, the local Society shipped this week, fruit valued at nearly nine dollars. II8:.0RAVE MSS Nellie Walter's, of Teeswater, and Mies Eleanor Patterson of Wing - ham, spent a few days at Mr, Harry McLenaghan's last week. Dr, and Mrs, R. L. Stewart were re- newing old friendships in Belgrave this week, The Dr, isregaining his old time vigor after his o1 erafinn.. Rev. and Mrs Boyle are away to Sauble for a vacation of four weeks which we trust will prove most enjoy- able. The pulpit of the Presbyterian church will be supplied. Miss Evelyn McIntosh, Stratford, who was visiting at the home of Charles and Mrs. Procter, bas returned home. Miss Margaret Procter accompanied her to the Classic city. The financial statement of the Meth- odist church, Belgrave circuit, for the past Conference year shows $784.49 raised for pastor's salary; 8295.03 for Missions; Educational and Connexional Funds $93.50. Prospects are favorable for a move -up and the three congrega- tions disposed to buckle into the work under the guidance of the new pastor, Rev, Mr. Parnaby. EAST WAWANO-SIL On Wednesday, July 21st, Mr. Philip McKenzie, an old time resident of this township, passed to his long home. The deeeased, who was in his sixty-first year, had for the past thirty years been a resident of North Dakota, but had returned last December owing to sickness and made his home with his. brother-in-law, Mr. John Cole. of the 8th con. Mr. McKenzie leaves four sisters, Mrs. Wm. Geddes, of Belgrave; Mrs, John Cole, of this township; Mrs. Robt. Sheddon and Mrs, Robt. Armstrong, Morris, and one brother, Mr. Daniel McKenzie of Port Arthur. He was a member of the I. 0. 0. F. and the Modern Brotherhood of America. The. funeral services took place on Friday afternoon and the remains in- terred in the Brandon Cemetery. Dr. J. S. Anderson and family, of Philadelphia, Pa., are holidaying with Dr. Anderson's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Finlay Anderson. Dr, J. S. Anderson, Messrs Finlay and Oliver Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. DE B. Anderson, of Turnberry. spent Sunday with Mr.` and Mrs. Brooks, at Centralia. HO WICK.. s On Tuesday, July 13, titre passed away at Newbridge, one of its oldest 'residents in the person of Wm Chap- man. The deceased was born at Bur- well, Cambridgeshire, England, on Nov. 9, 1851. At the age of 19 years he emigrated to Canada and started to work at his trade . of shoemaking. On Nov. 18, 1875 he was married to Miss Elizabeth Saunders, of Listowel, and took up residence at Donegal, where they resided for two years, afterwards moving to Newbridge where he resided until the time of his death. About five years ago he was taken ill with an in- curable disease, and at times suffered intense pain which was borne with Chirstian patience and fortitude. For the past week he suffered very severe- ly with weak and fainting spells during oneof which he passed peacefully away, Besides his sorrowing wife a family of ten children survive, namely: —Arthur, Nathan, Elijah, Wesley and Harold, of New Hamburg, Ont.; Mrs. Wm. Hamilton and Miss Margaret Chapman, of Listowel; Mrs. Geo. Top- ham, of Howick; Mrs. J. Fischer, of Brussels, and Miss May Chapman of Leamington. MORRIS Mrs. T. Bell, Georgetown, Miss E. M. Bell, and children, New York and Mrs. C. T. Hammond, Newark, N. J., were visitors at the home of Robt. Newcombe, 8th line, Morris, during the past week. Thos. Yuill and family, of Vanderbilt, Mich., are making their yearly holiday visit with relatives in Morris and Grey townships. They made the trip by motor car. The Yuill Bros. are always welcome back to their old home even if a good many yeas (have lapsed since they were permanent residents here. There passed away on Monday morn- ing, July 19th, at the home of her adopted daughter, Mrs. John Cuming, Lot 1, con. 8, Morris, an old and highly esteemed resident of this locality, in the person of Margaret Laidlaw, relict of the late Robert Shortreed. The late Mrs. Shortreed was born in ENuesing Township, County of Halton, on the 2nd of June, 1834, and her younger years were spent in that locality. She was married in January, 1865. to Robt. Shortreed who predeceased her sixteen years. After her marriage they moved to the farm on the 9th of Morris, now occupied by Mr, Duncan Laidlaw. In the fall of 1904 she moved to Blyth and resided in her residence, North Queen Street, until failing health, owing to advanced age, com- pelled her to reside with her adopt- ed daughter, Mrs. John Cuming, Morris. She was the last surviving member of a family of eleven Children and was a sister of the late R. 13. Laidlaw, of Morris; also a cousin of Mr. Thomas Laidlaw, of Blyth. She leaves to mourn her loss, an only son, Mr. Wm. H. Shortreed and two adopted daughters, Mrs, John Curring, .of Morris, and Mie. Wm. rear, of East Wawanosh, .all of whom have the sympathy of a large circle of friends in their bereavement, W ALTON An interesting gathering Wes held at the comfortable home of John and Mrs, Berry, Tuesday, July 20th on the occa- sion of the 50th Anniversary of their wedding day. The sons and daughters had come from far and near. There were, Mrs, Andrew Young and Mrs, J. T. Campbell, of Cypress River, Man.; J. J, Berry and W. H. Berry, of Gilbert Plains; Mrs, J. S. McGann, Leadbury, with her husband, son and daughter. Two brothers of Mr. Berry's were also present, Wm. Berry, of Arthur, and Henry Berry, wife and daughter from Grand Valley, others were prevented owing to unforseen circumstances. The gathering was informal and only the three. clergy of the Walton church- es besides the relatives were present.' Supper was served on the lawn and guests were seated as follows: Rev. R. E. Page, Mr. and Mrs. Berry, the children and relatives, Rev. Mr. Craik, and Mrs. Craik, Mrs. Page and son and Rev. Mr. Lundy. After grace Was sung a splendid meal was served, ending in the distribution of the Golden Wedding cake. An adjdournment was made to the house where the the program was continued under the chairmanship of Rev. Mr. Page, the pastor of Mr, and Mrs. Berry. After a few remarks felicitating the couple and congratulating the children he called on Joseph Berry, the eldest son, who read an address of corgratula- tion and thanksgiving that the par- ents had been spared to them, ending the address with a presentation to the bridal couple of 50 years ago. Mrs. Berry made a most suitable reply in behalf of her husband and herself and thanked all most cordially. Numerous other presents had been received from relatives and friends. It was learned during the remarks of the eldest son, that the family had not suffered any loss by death, a great record, After the address the chairman called on Messrs Lundy and Craik to offer prayer. The Benediction broughtthe interesting function to an end and many good wishes were expressed for the worthy host and hostess • as the comnany separated. Mr. and Mrs. Berry have resided in this locality for over 45 years coming from Blanshard township, Perth Co. They are most highly esteemed and respected and many gond wishes are extended by the neighbor- hood that they may live to see the Diamond wedding. THE BUSINESS MAN ON HIS WEST- ERN TRIP Cannot afford to leave out the c that handle the crop, Fort Willi: and Port Arthur. Take the Caned'. Pacific route to Winnipeg, the way e business travels. Daily servi e, o.:ervation and dining cars, electri li • - ed equipment. Double track more an half the dis- tance. Comfort, scenery and one man- agement all the way. Diatectic blended meals, the scientific combination of food for travellers. Particulars from Canadian Pacific Ticket Agents. It LIVE SrOUE 111Alta.ETS Toronto, July 26— A. comparatively light run for the Monday market held prices good and steady at last week's closing levels. Choicest quality butcher cattle were in good demand, and if any- thing, were a shade firmer. Good medium butcher were steady. but a little slow trade. There was not a very active enquiry either for light common stockers. The few good feeders around 900 pounds were brought up mostly for the butcher trade. Heavy steers and cows were in demand for the export trade, but not many offering. Butcher cows were about steady. Good springers in fair demand. Light sheep and spring lambs steady to firm. Heavy sheep a drag. Hogs steady and unchanged at $9 off cars. Good veal calves steady to firm. Union Stock Yards— 118 cars, with 1,840 cattle, 120 calves, 322 hogs, and 441 sheep and lambs. Export............. $ 8 25 $ 8 9') Butcher cattle choice ... 8 00 8 '25 do medium.. .... 7 35 7 85 V Page 5 i(( 1 .�.,R,,;.»._—.,�.,,�..a..� `'-� "sem- _.•�, 7 !BARD'S JULY 'MARK- DOWN' �. SALE' A Money -Saving Event of Im- portance. Astonishing Bargains in Every Department. BROOMS! BROOMS! 5 doz Brooms for Saturday's selling. A wonder at I9c. Think of it, 35c value for only 19c, One only to a customer. Read on. 7 bars. Laundry Soap. . 25c 3 dm; Ladies' Waists broken lines, value up to $2 50, sale .. 98c Summer Parasols. 2 dor.. plain and fancy colored valve up to $2, sale.. ....98c Children's Rompers to dear 35c 3 doz 75c Corsets, sale .... 59c Corset Covers, nicely tirade 25c Hose, ladies - sizes, "gond quality" , • 2 for 23c Plain colored Crepe 15e line for. ... 10c Curtain Lace 20c line, sale 15c Middy Blouses to clear at 90c White Repp Top Skirts, on sale at $1.79 White Cambric Underskirts sale ... . .... ... 98c 5 doz new Corsets, right style, $1 25 for ....95e Black Pailette Silk (yawl wide) sale 890 Hose for Boys' and Girls....1Oc Torchon Lace, 0 yds on ear,l..15e Ladies' Suits on sale at 20 per cent. Discount. Fancy Percale Underskirts, sale . . ... ...... '.... 69c Men's Underwear special to clear ...... .. .. ... ... tt5c Men's Socks. Wear Well Brand, 2 for ... .......25c Men's Harvest Boots, $350 value for ... ,,.,. $2,75 - }ji' 111 1 Men's Suits value up to' $12, sale. price..... .... ... $8,95 Men's good strong Overalls..75e Men's Straw Hats to clear...25c Men's Print Shirts special toclear . .... .... ......59c Men's Heavy Working Shirts sale. . ....... ..... .... 50c Men's odd lines of Boots sale .. .... $1.98 Boys' strong wearing Boots value up to $2.00 • Buy them quick. $1.39 SHOP EARLY H. E. ISARD & CO. N THE TIMES -= To new Subscribers --from now until January the lst., 1916, for 35 Cents. ^ v Watches Diamond s, Butcher cows choice..... 6 50 7 25 do medium ... . .. 5 75 6 00 do common...,..... . .. 4 50 6.00 V do bulls ...... ...... 6 75 7 50 Feeders . . 7 25 7 25 Stockers (1 50 7 25 do medium ... .... 6 25 6 50 ted do light .. 5 00 5 50 t,'.', Canners and cutters .. 4 50 5 00 IVIS Milkers, choice ... 60 00 50 00 W. Springers ........ ...... 50 00 90 00 ■ Common and medium.... 40 00 61 00 V Lambs ... , 7 00 7 50 ■ Light ewes .. .. ... .. 5 5') 7 00 Or, do bucks ... . 3 50 4 50 V Hogs fed and watered... 8 75 ky do f.o.b .. . 8 40 Calves 9 01 10 (0 V WINOR t.M. NIA It It ,CT Wingham, Flour per 100 lbs Fall wheat Oats........... .. .... .. Barley Peas Butter dairy ,. Eggs per doz Wood pecord Hay per ton .. Hogs.... . Dried Apples, perlb. Beans, per bushel,. ..... v Jul,/ 14, 1015 ..:160to390■ ... 105to1)0 V 045to048 ■ .0 55 to 0 55 1 65 to 1 65 02'to022 ■ 022to022 !w� 2 25 to 2 50 14 00 to 15 00 • V 8 75 to 95 6 .,.3 00 to 3 01) '.14i .>>>> e'>>>;.i:+<r►<<<<<<<<<e; ' av �1R v `� V Clocks, Etc. v vd REPAIRING A SPECIALTY. A. M. K\µOX Opposite National Hotel. pp Phone 65. 1