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The Wingham Times, 1915-12-02, Page 1THE WINCHA1vI TIMES. VOL.. XLIIL.—NO, 2284 WINGHAM, ONTARIO TRITRSAAY DECEMBER 2. 1915 i!, :The e • J Stares 1 .1\,),_II4 E)1 LUi. STO .E' S WRIJINO PAPER —AT— Half Old Price (Our 60c, Value) 1 pound Paper, 90 sheets 1 box Envelopes (50) "Lord Baltimore Linen' . Writing Paper 5 0 c, For a Few. Days Only This is a good linen paper and 'buying it this new way by the pound it is less than half of what you pay for it in papetries of paper and envelopes. W. MAKIB`BON, Ph. B DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN i WE ARE HERE TO SERVE i, 1• LE i• 1,t I +(i ll, (II (I' • My Best Advertisement is my Customers' &&commendation Eyestrain causes headache, weak, tired and aching eyes. Other things may give relief but perfectly adapted glasses are the only cure. The most important thing about a pair of glasses is the SKILL of the specialist who fits them. If I cannot help you, I say so. If I can I do thoroughly. Satisfaction guaranteed with every pair of glasses. I supply ad vice free. C R. WILKINSON Eophthalmic Optician Edward St. Wingham Over twenty years practical experience. JOHN F. GROVES ISSUER OF MARRIAGE LICENSES Town Hall, Wingham PHONES:- ,Office 24 Residence 168 * Christie's Orocery PHONE 59. • Store opens 7 am. Closes 7 p.m. BUY FRUITS NOW We believe this the best thing to do. All Fruits look as if they would soar in price, and present stocks are short the world Over. SEE OUR NEW Valencies; Currants, Seeded Raieies, Seedless Reigns, and Peels In these lines we bought the best obtainable so that every purchaser may be sure of en- tire satisfaction, An All-round Flour That's what PURE CREAM Flour is. It is a high grade blend :ena may he used for all baking purposes. Try a 25 Ib. eotton sack. visairesewoosiosaseassasseausiasstmouwasa HOLD SPECIAL MELTING The Town Council in Special eSslozls Transacts Im- portant Business. A special meeting of the Town Coun- cil was held in the Council Chamber on November 24th. Members all present, except Couns. Bell and Vannnorman, Mayor Irwin presiding. By-law No. 748 was read three times and on motion of Coun, Patterson and Reeve Mitchell was passed as read. On motion of Couns. Currie and Pat- terson, Mr, A. Sanderson was award- ed ,the contract of snow -plowing to the end of the year at 50c per hour. The Electric Light Committee report- ed having instructed the Clerk to send out accounts of the arrears in the Water and Light Department and that same to be paid 'before December 310t, andthat the Manager h h nag r see all delinquents after that elate. On motion of Coun. Patterson and Reeve Mitchell, that this Council auth- orize the removal of phones from the residences of Messrs R. Dinsley and 11. Hinsclilfe, the eame to be placed in the residences of Mr. W. Weir and Mrs. T. Joynt re J. McDonald, and that a new phone be installed in Mr W. Robertson's residence tor A. Aitcheson. On motion of Couns. Currie and Craw- ford, the Council authorized that a small stove be placed • in the weigh scales house at the G. T. R. The Council then adjourned until Saturday afternoon. The Council met in the Council Chatnber on Saturday, November 27th. Members all present except Couns. VanNorman and Bell. Mayor Irwin presiding. Moved by Coups. Currie and Patter- son, that a cheque be issued to the Grand Trunk Railway Company for the construction of a sidewalk over the Maitland river on the G. T. R. bridge, for the amount of $745.55.—Carried. Moved by Reeve Mitchell and Coun. Crawford, that the Electric Light Com- mittee be empoweredto furnish light and wiring in the firemen's hall as, re- quired.—Carried. The Council then adjourned. Met With Serious Accident. While working in the Western Foundry on Monday morning last, Mr. Chas. Woodward met with a very serious accident, whereby he lost three fingers of the left hand and the index finger of the right hand. Ile was operating a machine for cutting sheet iron at the time of the accident and in some way his hands slipped and came in contact with the knife. He was immediately taken to the hospital where Dr. J. P. Kennedy dressed the wounds. Much sympathy is expressed for Mr. Woodword, who is a married man, and has been in town only a short time. Less Drinking in Canada. The wave of temperance which is sweeping over the country is indicated in the figures of tobacco and liquor consumption, published anew in detailed form in the inland revenue department's annual report, The per capita con- sumption of spirits was .872 gallons as against 1.001 in the previous year. Beer consumption was 6.071 gallons compared with 7.200 in 1914, wines .095 as compared with .124, tobacco 3.427 pounds as against 3.711. The 1914 con- sumption, however, appears largely than it really was by reason of the quantities of liquor taken from bond that year and, entered for consumption in the hope of avoiding the extra tax imposed after the war was started Even allowing for this there is a sub- stantial falling off. New Huron Battalion Instead of a new battalion being formed from Huron and Bruce Counties, which was at first contemplated but did not receive sanction from the au- thorities at Ottawa, there will be one drawn from each county. Word was received from Ottawa on Saturday au- thorizing the formation of a battalion from this county and the officers are now ready to receive applications for enlistment. Recruits will be billeted and rebeive training at local points in the county. The subsistence allowance of sixty-five cents per day and up- wards in addition to pay and field al- lowance of $1.10. Parties in Wiegliatn wishing to accomodate members of the Huron Overseas 13attalion with board and lodging will kindly leave their names with Capt. Sinclair. There are eleven hundred men in a battalion,` so this will mean that tiu►nber of men troth Huron County. Those wishing to join from this district should apply to Capt. Sinclair at the Armouries. PATRIOTIC SOCIETY NOTES. We wish to thank Miss Ethel Tipling for a donation of $10.50, the proceeds of a concert given in Zetland school on Nov, 18. We wish, to thank the Holmes' Union Sunday School for a donation to our treasury of $40, this being part of the proceeds of a very successful concert and box social on Friday evening last, We most gratefully acknowledge the following donations from the various churches :old Sunday Schools of the town, these amounts being the results of the special collection for Red Cross work: — Salvation Army $5, Baptist Church $5.55, Baptist Sunday School 83, Roman Catholic Church and. Sunday School $5, Methodist Church $43, Meth- adist Sunday School $25, Anglican Church $16, Presbyterian Church $12 83. A regular meeting of the Society will be held on Friday (to-tnorrow) after- noon in the Council Chamber at 3.30 o'clock. A pressing invitation is ex- tended to the ladies of Wingham and vicinity to attend. We are advertising a Red Cross con- cert to be held in the Opera House on Thursday, Dec. 9th. The program for the concert is to be given by the Wing - ham Choral Society under the able leadership of Mr. J. H. Christie, assisted by Miss Eggleston, violinist of London. The entire proceeds will be given over to the Red Cross work of our Society. Mr. Christie has been giving his time and talent to the train- ing of our young people for the last five years without any renumeration of any kind. but the satisfaction of know- ing that he has been instrumental in the pron otion of musical interests in our town. Our Patriotic Society is much indebted to Mr. Christie and the Choral Society for this offer to give an entertainment for the benefit of our Red Cross work. The program will consist of patriotic choruses, inter_ spersed with duets, solos. instrumentals, readings, by our local elocutionists and violin numbers by Miss Eggleston, who, we are confident, as a violinist, is un- excelled in Canada and her violin numbers will be a treat tp the people of Wingham. Miss Eggleston was pur- suing her studies in Germahy at the time war broke out. We all know the excellent quality of the music furnished by the Choral Society on past occasions and we are confidently expecting the people of Wingham to grasp an oppor- tunity to enjoy an entertainment of such exceptional merit and for so worthy a cause. Admission 35c. F. E. CAMPBELL, Sec'y. The Deering Agency, Mr. Wm. Gould has resigned his position as agent for Wingham and dis- trict for the Deering farm machinery and Mr. Wm. Gannett has been ap- pointed as his successor. Mr. Gannett has had many years experience in this business and will make a good man for the position, Mr. Gould has not yet decided as to what he will do in the future. Died in Rochester. Word was received here of the death Of Dr W. J. Roe, of Philadelphia, Pa,, the sad event taking place at Mayo Bros.' Hospital, Rochester, Minn., on Sunday last, The deceased had gone to Rochester to undergo an operation, which terminated in his death. Dr. Roe was born in the Township of Morris, and was a son of the late John Roe and a brother of Mrs. Thos. Scott, of town. Successful Box Social, The Red Cross social held at Holmes school house on Friday evening of last week was a brilliant success. No. 6 has held a reputation for a good enter- tainment, but this ane has beat all records. The young people are to be congratulated on their efforts. The numbers were well selected and would have done credit to professionals. The proceeds amounted to over $70, less expenseg, which will leave a handsome sum to be donated to Red Cross or any other patriotic work. .A. little incident occured, which we want to make men_ tion of. A certain young man with more audacity than brains handed in a box, which, on being auctioned off and opened, was found to contain sliced turnips and carrots, and labelled Id rs Billy Sunday, using the name of the noted Evangelist. Now there was nothing (smart about this, any block- head could do the same and only reflected on the one who did it, showirg clearly that the perpetrators of the cruel, joke were not in sympathy with either Red Cross or Evangelistic work. Mr. A. H. Musgrove aeted as chairman in his usual good style, while Mr. T. R. Bennett weilded the hammer to the satisfaction of all. DEATH Of JOHN iANSLEY Another Win Blum Pioneer and Prominent, Citizen Passes Away On the quiet Sabbath morning of November 28th on the hank of the River Maitland in the Towe Plot, where he had long resided, surrounded by all the members of the family except his eldest son, the spirit of :john Ansley took its flight tea bettor world, He had been a sufferer for several, months from that dread disease/. cancer. He was born on August 1g'th, 1833, at Yarker, near Kingston, where he learned the trade of cabinet maker and builder. In early manhood he started for the bush country, coming in com- pany with his brother, Charles, to Wingham over fifty yeers ago, He established Wingham's first foundry, on the corner of Victoria and Minnie streets, and which he 'continued to operate for a few years, He then engaged in bridge building and con- tracting and which he :followed for some years, Thirty-one years ago Mr. Ansley was appointed Road and Bridge Commissioner for the County of Huron, filling this position for twenty-one years, This position brought him in contact with people in all sections of the county and he was therefore widely known throughout Huron. Some ten years he resigned his position and retired to hie small farm, on the banks of the Maitlend, there to spend the remainder of his days in peace and con- tentment. He was Wingham's first constable. What may not now be generally known, he was a military man, being Lieutenant in the 33rd Huron Battalion for a number of years and was on his way with his company as far as Owen Sound to take part in subduing the Reil Rebellion, when word came that it had been crushed. Mr. Ansley was held in high esteem by all who knew him, a man of sterling character, upright in all his dealings with his fellowmen, plain and unassur- ing, he cared for none of the show of this world. A good Blend and neigh. bor, who will be much missed by both his family and neighbors. In religion he was a Methodist and in politics a Conservative. Ile leaves to mourn, besides his widow, four sons and one daughter, viz: — Frederick, Portland, Oregon; Harry and George, Winnipeg; Wesley, Regina, and Miss Laura A., at home, The funeral on Tuesday afternoon to Wingham cemetery was largely attended. Dr. McDonald Resigns. After having been connected with the Toronto Globe in the capacity of man- aging editor for the past thirteen years, Dr. J. A. Macdonald desired to be relieved of his charge of the editorial and reportial staff so that he could be free for editorial writing and to engage in literary work in other departments of the paper. The board of directors accepted his request and have appoint ed Stewart Lyon, who has been as- sociated with him for the past five years in the editorial management to succeed him. Ontario's Criminal Record. In bis annual report to the attorney - general, the superintendent of Ontario police, Joseph E. Rogers, points out that for the year ending October 31, 1915, 1,418 cases were handled, as against 1,599 for 1914. The number of convictions secured was 890, as com- pared with 1,172, a decrease of 282. and of this number 517 p.rsons were fined, 191 sentenced to imprisonment, hanged, 175 released on suspended sentence, 236 discharged, 275 cases are awaiting disposal by the courts, and 16 charges were withdrawn. Curling Club Re -organize A meeting of the Wingham Curling Cub was held in the Council Chamber on Friday evening last, when the fol- lowing Officers were elected: President, J. A. Currie; Vice Pres., James isfeKie; Secretary, A. M. Scully; Treasurer, R. M. Lindsay. A committee, composed of A. E. Porter and L. F. Hinkley, was a;•painted to interview Mr. J. H. Step- lie:ison in regard to the rink. The committee reported on Tuesday that satisfactory arrangements had been made. The Committee requests all members in arrears to pay eip promptly to the treasurer, Mr. Lindsay. IJ — 1 til Dead W. H. Willis' ad, on last pace Bank Manager Leaves, Mr. F. B, Walker, who has been Manager of the Wingham Branch of the Bank of Commerce for some years, has been removed to a similar position in Shelbourne, Nova Scolia Mr. Wallter has made many friends while here who will be sorry to see him leave town. Mr, Williams, of London, has taken Mr. Walker's position here. Cases in North Huron. That the officers of the law in North: Huron are doing their duty may be judged from the fact that from the first of August until the 15th of Nov- ember there were forty-one cases tried in connection with violations of the liquor laws. Inspector Mitchell and the other officers are doing their best to see that the law is properly observed. Guelph Winter Fair The annual Winter Fair will be held at Guelph from December 3rd to lith. The Grand Trunk Railway will sell tick- ets at single fare for the round trip, good going any day from December 3rd to 9th. Ali tickets valid for return up to December 11th. Buy your tickets from H. B. Elliott, Town Agent for the G.T.R. at the TIMES office. Had Arm Caught in Machinery. • While working in the flax mill on Saturday, Mr. Chas. Gander had his arm caught in a scutching machine. Ile was operating the machine at the time and was in the act of pulling off the end of a bundle of flax, which broke away suddenly, throwing his arm back against the breakers, bruising his arm so severely that he is now carrying it in a sling. New Addition to Salt Works. Mr. Alex. Young has had erected a large addition to the west side of the salt works. The building is about twenty feet wide and runs the full length of main building. The south portion will be used as a coal shed, while the re- mainder, which will be used for storing the barrelled salt, has the floor level with the cars when backed into the siding, which will itiminate the heavy work necessary in loading cars from the ground. Anniversary Services The Anniversary Services of the Wingham Methodist Church will be held on Sunday next: The services will be conducted by Rev. T. Manning, of Strat- ford, President of the London Confer- ence, at 11 a, m. and 7 p. m. Special music will be rendered by the choir. A tea meeting, under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid Society, will be held on Monday evening. Tea will be serv- ed at 5.30 o'clock, after which a splen. did programme will be rendered in the auditorium of the church, consisting of music by the choir; readings by Mr. Cyril Hayes, entertainer, London, pupil of Prof. Deixbury, of London, England, and addresses by Revs. D. Perrie and E G. Dymond. A welcome for every body. Supreme Court at Goderich. The non -jury sittings of the Supreme Court of Ontario for this county were held last week at Goderich, opening Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock and con- cluding the following afternoon, by Honorable Mr. Justice Britton. Mr, Britton is 82 or 83 years of age, but retains all his mental faculties as acute as ever, though his eyesight is falling. A case of local interest was disposed of as follows:—Brown vs. Redmond—The plaintiff, Harry Brown, is an iron and junk dealer residing and carrying on business at the town of Wingham and the defendant, Dr. Robert C. Redmond, is a physician and medical health officer at Wingham. The plaintiff erected on his premises certain buildings for the storage of rags. iron and other such material. He claimed that the build- ings were suitable for the purpose and were kept in clean and sanitary condi- tion, and claimed that he had several times applied to the M. H. O. to approve the buildings, but the defendant re- fused, and the action was brought for $1000 damages; for a mandatory drder requiring the defendant to approve the premises for the storage of iron and other metals; also for a mandatory order requiring approval for the storage of rags, rubbers and other junk. The defence was that the local board of health of Wingham considered the plaintiff's business and premises a nuisance under the provisions of R. S. 0 1914, chapter 218, and amendant thereto, and notified him not to carry on said business, giving him a certain tithe to dispose of bis junk. R. Van - stone for plaintiff. Dudley Holmes for defendant. Judgment entered dismiss- ing (after twenty dupe this aetion with costs to defendant, costs fixed :it the POSTAGE ON PARCELS GOING TO THE TROOPS IN FRANCE. The Department is in receipt of ap. plications to have parcels addressed to our soldiers in: France sent free or at reduced rates of postage, there evident- ly being an impression that the De- partment bas control of these rates and could do as it wished, but this is not so, as the question of postage is fisted by International agreement, so that it is not within the power of the Canadian Post (Mae Department to undertake to carry the parcels :free or at a reduced rate of postage. Under International law, provision is made for the free transmission of parcels for prisoners of war, but this privilege does not extend to parcels tor troops engaged in active service, nor is it within the power of the Department to se extend it. The rate of postage required on parcels addressed to the troops depends upon the location of the addresses. If the addresses is in England, the rate on parcels for England applies, which is twelve cents per pound; whilst, if he is in France, the parcels are subject to the rates applicable to parcels for France, which are as follows: -1 Ib. 32c., 2 lbs. 40e„ 3 lbs. 48c., 4 lbs 64e , 5lbs. 72e., 6 lbs. 80c., 7 lbs. 88c., 8 lbs. $1.02, 9 lbs. $1,10, 10lbs. $1.18, 11 lbs. $1.26. These are exactly the same charges which existed for years between Can- ada, England and France before the war, and are the result of an agreement or Convention made between these countries and Canada, and as these countries have not agreed to lower their rates between England and France, Canada has to pay to them the same rates as before the war and must charge the same postage. In all cases parcels for the troops must be addressed is care of Army Post Office, London, England, but this does not in any way affect the rate of postage which depends entirely t.pon the location of the addresses. COMMUNICATION. To the Editor of The TIMES. Dear Sir:—I have noted the letters in your paper, concerning the neglect of the cemetery and had hoped some notice would have been taken concern - the matter by our council. Another summer has gone and the few dollars expended, I assure those in authority, will not satisfy those interest- ed. It is time some measures were taken whereby the revenue from that source would be justly handled. It is a department that is not distinctly be- longing to the town. The interest is well divided and we should clearly see the injustice of asking the country to help pay our taxes. I hope the matter will be considered as it deserves at the proper time. Why not have a board to manage it? Why not run it according to statute? A word to plot owners, our ownership is under the town regulations. Note the clause in your deed. I think by the condition of the monuments many ignored the notice they received con- cerning the matter. ONE DEEPLY INTERESTED. Opened National Hotel Stables. Mr. E. Ward has rented the Nation- al Hotel stables and has opened same for the accomodation of farmers and the general public. Mass Meeting A public meeting of the citizens of Wingham and district will be beld in the Council Chamber on Tuesday even- ing of next week for the purpose of working out plans to assist in recruiting for the new Huron County Overseas Battalion. All good citizens should keep next Tuesday evening clear and attend the meeting and assist in the work. Red Cross Concert. , A Red Cross Concert, under the auspices of the Ladies' Patriotic Society will be held in the opera house on Thurs- day evening, Dec. 9th. The programme will be furnished by the Wingham Choral Society, under the able leader- ship of Mr. J. H. Christie, assisted by Miss Eggleston, violinist of London. The entire proceeds will be given over to the Red Cross work. Death of Mrs. Currie. It is with deep regret that we this week record the death of Mary Lind, beloved wife of Mr. Andrew Currie, of East Wawanosh. Mrs. Currie had been ill for only a few days with pneumonia and Passed away on Tuesday evening. The deeeasd lady was very highly esteemed by a largo cirle of friends and was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Lind, who were for years residents of East Wawanosh and Mrs Currie had spent nearly all her life in that township. The bereaved husband mei family will have she sincere se to ath,' ,e. ! a large circle ; f friends. $1 A TEAR IN AD VANCg More beauty and Com- fort for the feet can not be imagined than the genuine "KOZY" FELT Siippers The most Iuxurious Footwear in the tt orid at prices any one can afford make lovely Christmas presents. Prices 75c, $1,00 to $1 25 Wind, FRain. Snow, Sleet. These have no terror for the person who wears a pair of our Rubbers or Overshoes W. J. Greer THE SHOE \•TAN WAR and Life Insurance The young men of Huron and Bruce are to form a battalion for overseas service. The King calls for more men and sooner or later you wilt heed the call. In the meantime insure your life in a good sound Company, for whenliyou decide to enlist you may not be able to secure a policy. This is important, so do not delay, but call on us and enquire ours terms. DITCiIIt & COSENS REAL ESTATE &INSURANCE WINGHAM, ONTARIO. WINTER HARDWARE A Flee. Lloi: ale Saws, Axes, A x e Handles and Saw Tools. LEHIGH VALLEY COAL SALE CO. COAT, "The Coal that Satisfies" Rae& Thornoson Stone Block Hardware 'RHONE 27'