The Wingham Advance-Times, 1979-07-25, Page 31Q
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There are branches in every major centre
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Centenni
Polincal feud
endsp artneership
In put years partaershil�
teething high school here and
have been divided for various
V graduated from Queen's
reasons and the parting of the
University, Kingston. He is the
ways between the partners of the
sal of Mrs. Mae Porter of Wing -
firm of Scott and Bell is amusing
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but true. For the information for
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this story we are indebted to
Walter Scott and Thomas Bell
George Porter, Kingston, who in-
had a furniture factory in Wing-
cluded it in an essay written on
ham. This partnership was quite
industries in Wingham while at-
satisfactory for many years, but
Room and was a member of both
the final split came over a horse
the public and high school
boards. For many years he was
and an election.
in charge of the music of the
They had a horse that had
may„
waved them faithfully for many
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years by the name of "Old Billy"
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IRCH looked like this In 1912. The pine trees along the
ig since disappeared. Birches occupy the same spot today.
lung, Wingham)
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Wishes to a
rem.Town
After nearly 30 years in busi-
ness on Wingham's main street
we have every reason to express
our pride in.this community.
Our fown's hundred years of
progress is a record -of which
we can all be justly proud.
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had happened and contacted
Scott at his home. He infbrmed
him that either Scott had to buy
him out, or he would purchase
Scott's interest in the business,
but that it was impossible to
carry on the partnership any
longer since he had found that he
could not trust Mr. Scott. To con-
tinue in business with such a
scoundrel was beneath his dig-
nity.
Thomas Bell went to his friend
H. W. C. Meyer, who was a
lawyer, for advice. Meyer made
out a cheque for $20,000 and
handed it to Mr. Bell with in-
struction to use it as he saw fit.
With this financial backing, Bell
bought Scott's interest.
x RED d • A. Morton
kEEPS HIM WARM
Cold weather has no terrors for early lawyer
a North Toronto furnace man,
who rambles about his duties on One of the first members of the
even the coldest days without legal profession to hang out his
overcoat or mitts, The Advance- shingle in Wingham was Jasi
Times reported in 1939. Alexander Morton, who war born
His secret of keeping warm is in Scotland. As a very young man
to put red pepper into his shoes; he taught school, then studied
that looks after the warmth of his law and was a graduate of Os -
feet. For internal comfort he good Hall in 1876.
swallows home-made pellets of His first office was in a two -
red pepper rubbed into bread storey frame building on the
crumbs• corner of Josephine and John
Times must have been tough! Streets. Fire broke out in his
property and his office fell a
tim to flames, which the bucket
brigade of that period could not
extinguish.
1879 1879 The young lawyer came here
MRS. IRVING CLEGHORN of Hamilton furnished this early photo. Her late husband's
grandfather, A. Cleghorn, appears at upper right, holding a square. Mr. Cleghorn was a
stone mason and it is understood the picture was taken during the building of the Anglican
Church.
1 from Brampton, where he had
j been one of the Excelsiors La -
GH crosse Club, known as one of the
Welcome Home EN fastest teams in Ontario. He was
.r successful in building up a lucra-
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tive practice and had so won the
confidence of the citizens that in
1897 and 1898 he was mayor of the
town. During his reign in office
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the town took on a new look by the
building of granolithic walks,
which to a large extent he super-
vised.
He took a keen interest in the
Public Library and Reading
Room and was a member of both
The Wingham Centennial Committee
the public and high school
boards. For many years he was
and the dozens of other people who have
in charge of the music of the
done their best to make our 100th birthday
Methodist Church. Mr. Morton
a success extend the warmest of welcomes
was appointed police magistrateand held that office in Wingham
to all CENTENNIAL GUESTS.
for several years.
J A Morton was a pioneer
1Ti, We hope the program of events we have member of the IOOF and was a
recipient of a 50 -year jewel by the
arranged for our celebration will bring Grand Lodge of Masons as a past
' you many hours of happiness and that you master of the Lebanon Chapter
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will meet old friends by the score. and for his long years as an ac-
tive and useful member. He was
- We hoe you can oin us for the opening also a member and for ao years
P Y I P g an auditor of the IOOF.
' - festivities on August 1 and will be able to
• ' • ::�Yt�s-._ stay until the fun is over.
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Have a Happy Hundredth
Wingham Centennial Committee
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August 14th
Main Centennial Celebrations
Midway Open Everyday
Wednesday, Aug.1
Registration at Town Hall, 1-6 p.m.
Centennial 9 Hole Golf Tournament, 9 a.m.
Caravan of Quilts Display at the Legion Hall, 24 p.m.
and 7-9 p.m.
Beard Growing Contest Judging at the Arena, 6 p.m.
Wingham Arena Dedication, 7 p.m.
Junior Citizens Centennial Queen Competition, Arena,
7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Aug.2
Registration, Town Hall, 1-6 p.m.
Official Opening Ceremonies, Arena, 7 p.m.
Kinsmen Bavarian Garden, Diagonal Road, 5-11 p.m.
Lions Talent Contest Finals, Arena, 7:30-10 p.m.
Centennial Doll Draw, Arena, 9 p.m.
Senior Citizens Sing Along Down Memory Lane,
Arena, 10 p.m.; King & Queen Coronation, Arena, 10
p.m.
Friday, Aug.3
Registration, Town Hall, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Pancake Breakfast, Town Park, United Church
Women, 7:30-10 a.m.
Horticultural Society Tree Dedication, Town Park, 2
p.m.
Bicycle Parade, Josephine Street, 6 p.m.
Penny Carnival, Armories, 6:30 p.m.
Kinsmen Bavarian Garden, 4 p.m. -1 a.m.
Centennial Ball, Johnny Downs Orchestra, Arena, 9
p.m. -1 a.m.
Saturday, Aug.4
Registration, Town Hall, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Pancake Breakfast, Town Park, W. Figure Skating,
7:30-10 a.m.
Back to School, F. E. Madill S..S., 9 a.m.-12 noon.
Centennial Plague Unveiling, Town Hall, 12 noon.
Parade, 1-4 p.m.
Band Tatoo, Town Park, 4-5 p.m.
Kinsmen Beef Barbecue, Town Park, 5-7 p.m.
Kinsmen Bavarian Garden, 12 noon -1 a.m.
Fly -in, Wingham Airport, All Day.
Fly -over, Airplane Rides, Wingham Airport, All Day.
CKNX Barn Dance, Arena, 8 p.m. -1 a.m.
Centennial Car Draw, Arena, 1 a.m.
Centennial Quilt Draw, Arena, 1 a.m.
Sunday, Aug.S
Pancake Breakfast, Town Park, Maitland Institute,
7:30-10 a.m.
Morning Church Services.
Junior Citizens Water Regatta, Town Park, 1-4 p.m.
Fly -in, Wingham Airport, All Day.
Fly -over, Wingham Airport, All Day.
Kinsmen Bavarian Garden, 3-6 p.m.
Nurse's Homecoming Tea, Hospital, 2-5 p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion Parade and Drumhead Ser-
vice, Town Park, 2 p.m.
Chicken Barbecue, Town Park, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Hanover Pipe Band Concert, Town Park, 4 p.m.
Combined Church Service, Town Park, 7-8 p.m.
Shirttail Parade, 10:30-11 p.m.
Dance, Crippled Duck, Arena, 11 p.m. -2 a.m.
Monday, Aug. &
Antique Car Show, Midway Park, 1-4 p.m.
Kinsmen Bavarian Garden, 1-5 p.m.
Horseshoe Pitching Contest, Midway Area, W. Sports-
men's Club, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Tug of War, Nail Hammering, Log Sawing, Bed Race,
Soap Box Derby, Midway Area, 2-4 p.m.