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The Wingham Advance, 1911-07-27, Page 8THE W INGUAM ADVANCE. THURSDAY, JULY 27, 19i1 TB DOMINION BANK. HEAD OmOE, TORONTO, E. B. 06eust, M.P. - President W. D. MaxTZIEWs - Vice -President Capital. Reserve Total Assets , $4,040.000.00 $5,000,000.00 $62,600,000.00 A Branoh of this Bank has been es- tablished in London, Eng., at 78 CORNHILL, E. C. This Branoh will issue Letters of Credit and Drafts on all important pointe in Canada, negotiate Bills sent for collection, make telegraphic trans- fers, and transact every description of banking business. Information will be furnished on all Canadian matters. A speoial department will be provid- ed for the nee of visitors and bearers of our Letters of credit. 0, A. BOGERT — General Manager WINGIIAM BRA.NOII: I. R. GEIKIE, tanager R. VANSTONz, Solicitor. —Mr. Jas. Elliott, teacher at U.S,S. No, 1, Ribbert and Logan, removed from the centre of a lime stone three clam shells which were petrified and as hard as a rock, showing that at one time this part of the country ` must have been submerged with water. —The cause of the disastrous fire in New Ontario has been found to be the steam shovel and two trains working on the widening of a cut at mileage 100 on the Transcontinental Railway west of Cochrane. The outfit has never been provided with spark arrestors. A 000D POSITION. Many young men and women would like to get good positions in the busi- ness world, but cannot owing to lack of practical education. One school that places many of its graduates in good positions is the Elliott Business College of Toronto.. Write to the College for a Catalogue. It is sure to interest any ambitious man or woman. SIMPLE REMEDY. FOR BACKACHE AND KIDNEY TROUBLE, The simplest and most effective remedy for sick kidneys is Booth Kid- ney Pills. If there is weakness, con- gestion, inflammation or soreness, Booth's Kidney Pills quickly re- lieve it. They gently stimu. late, tone and strengthen sick kidneys, drive away backache, rheumatic pain a n d dizziness, clear up and re- gulate the urine and restore a perfect filtering of the blood. Best of all, the relief is per- manent. All druggists sell and guarantee Booth's Kidneys Pills, 50e box. Money back if they fail to relieve. Write to The R. T. Booth Co„ Ltd„ Fort Erie, Ont„ for a free trial. rs ,r all____ urnmer Session • 90.1.1 ilia Students may enter any day. Open entire year. Now is a good time to enter. Largest trainers in Canada. Gradu- ates get beat positions. Thou- sands studying at home. Ex- ' elusive right of the "Famous Bliss Book -Keeping System" for Ontario. "Actual Busi- ness from Start to Finish. Write for particulars. LONDON BUSINESS COLLEGE (affiliated with Wingham Busi- ness College) GEO. SPOTTON - PRESIDENT 111.68081111111111111O 1 CALEDONIAN DAY. Lucknow, Monday, Aug. 7th, 1911. Lucknow's Old „,Time Caledonian Games, Which Were So Suc- cessfully Revived Last Year, Will Be "Greater And Grander Than Ever" ---Best Atheletes• In Can- ada Have Been Secured, And Attrac- tions Will Be -Unequalled. What promises to be the best pro- gramme of sports put on in Western Ontario, will be given in Lucknow on Caledonian Day, Monday. August the 7th next. $3000.00 will be expended in attractions, prizes, etc. The famous Galt Kiltie Band, dressed in their Scottish Costumer, has been secured. In addition to this, the musical part will be supplied by the Lucknow Pipe Band and the Lucknow Musical Society Brass Band. The following athletes have been secur- ed :—Bobby Kerr, the fastest sprinter in America, who ran 100 yards in 9 4-5 seconds at Buffalo, July 4th. Frahk Halbhaus who won the British Empire Championship at the Coronation Sports in the 100 yard dash and the 220 yards ; Jack Tait, winner of the one mile and champion of the British Empire for that distance; Mel. Brock, who won the half mile in 1,57, the fastest time that has been done in England this year ; Alex. Cameron, Champion vaulter of Canada ; E. MacDonald, the coming champion and theonly-o a ho has been n w walker able to'make it interesting for Gould- ing ; Geo. Lister, Follinsby and many others. Several athletic clubs • have se din a written that they are n g p their t athletes and the running events should prove the most interesting run off in the province. A novelty has been secured in four whippets which will race 100 yards and 120 yards. The whippets will also race against Iialh- haus who will be given a good handi- cap. Bobby Kerr will undertake to run 120 yards while MacDonald walks Whitechurch. Mrs. Thos. Mirehouee and son, John, visited Morrie friends this week, Mrs, James Henderson of Bluevale road visited her sister-in-law, Mrs. Wm. Martin, of the village, this week. The. Presbyterian garden party was a grand success. The receipts were around $140 and a good time was enjoyed by all; the booth was up to date. Mr, John Sparling is at present unable to attend to his duties as butter -maker here, owing to ill health. We hope with a complete rest, Mr. Sparling will speedily recover. The W. F. M,, Society held a lecture in the Methodist church, afternoon and evening, on Tuesday. Mrs. Wright of London was the principal speaker ; she was listened to with great interest. ' A great deal of damage was done in and around this vicinity on Monday night and early Tuesday morning. Owing to the high wind and rain, nearly all the apples were blown off the trees and crops somewhat flattened. 60 yards. At great expense, a splendid attraction has been secured from New York, Japanese acrobats and other performers. These will put on their show both afternoon and evening. Good prizes are given for piping and dancing, and the best pipers •and dancers of America will be here to compete. In the evening a grand open air concert will be given in the Caledonian Park, consisting of piping and dancing : performances by the Japanese acrobats and others of their Oo., and to be concluded with the best display of fireworks ever given in this part of the country. Special rates are given by the railways from' all the larger 'centres, single fare from all points within a $2 50 single fare radius and a special train will be run from Palmerston and back. See large bills for further particulars. Don't miss the Caledonian Games this year, "the best ever," SPECIAL TRAIN. Leaving Rate Palmerston 8 35 a.m. $1.50 Gowanstown 8 '44 1.35 Listowel 8 52 1.25 Atwood ' 9 04 1.10 Henfryn 9.14 05 Ethel 0 21 85 Brussels 0 34 70 Bluevale 0 90 50 Wingham 0.50 35 Whitchurch ....10.02 25 • Arriving in Lucknow at 10.15 a.m. Returning will leave Lucknow at 10.30 p.m. FOIA 15 DAYS COMMENCING JULY 22nd WE WILL OFFER OUR LARGE, NEW STOOK AT UNBEATABLE REDUCTIONS on all lines, including Men's Suits, Boys' Snits, Pants, Hats, Cape, Haudkere'uefs, Belts, Ties, Straw Hats, Boys' Knickers, Suspenders, Shirts, Underwear, Overalls, Working Shirts, Socks, &e. Big Values And Small Prices BEE THEM AND BE CONVINCED. SALE COMMENCES ON J'UL'Y 22. S. Robins THE BAI,tOAIN STORE Salem. ,Mr. Leslie McLaughlan took in the ecursion ta Niagara last Friday. Mr. Jacob Oathers had the misfor- tune to lose his spring colt this year. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Palmer visit- ed friends in Wingham last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Gallaher spent last Sunday at Mr. Robt. Graham's near Fordwich. Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Merkley of Wingham called on friends in these parts last Sunday. Mrs. Wiggins and daughter Lou„ of Toronto, are guests of Mr. Jas. Wray, a brother of Mrs. Wiggins. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. McMichael visit- ed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Watters, near Orange Hill, last Sun- day. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Mines and daughter Lily of Grand Coulee, Sask., are visiting Mrs. Mines' brother, Jae. Wray, Oth of Tnrnberry. Mr. Meldron Sanborn, from near Whitechurch, formerly of this neigh- borhood, was renewing acquaintances in these parts last week. Londesboro, Mr. Thos. Fairservlce, sr., loot a fine cow one day this week. Raspberries are reported a very poor crop in these parts thie year, Dr, McCallum of Kingston, and formerly of Londesboro, visited here for a few days last week, Mre, .Chas. Crawford of our village, who was very low last week, is im- proving, we are glad to state, Matt Armstrong shipped a mixed carload of cattle, sheep, and pigs from Londesboro on Saturday of last week. The • Blyth Rural Telephone Co, installed quite a number of new phones on the 12th and 13th con- cessions last week. A very pleasant event took place on Wednesday evening of last week at the home of Mr. Wm. Brigham, when his second daughter, Ade, became the bride of Mr. Ernest Adams. The ceremony was perform- ed by Rev. Osterhout in the presence of a very large number of friends and relatives of the bride and groom. The young couple have got nicely settled in their home in the village, with the good wishes of a host of friends. One of the worst hailstorms which has ever visited these parts passed over here on Wednesday afternoon of last week, making a complete destruc- tion of crops, roote, fences, trees, silos, etc., which lay in its path. The storm seemed to go in a streak about a mile wide and was especially severe on the 13th con. The grain was beaten so badly that it could be scooped up in shovelfuls the next morning, and the leaves of mangels and other roots were chopped into fine pieces. Some trees were also struck by lightning. Among those who were unfortunate to lose their crops were :—Mr.• Bert. Jackson, George Barr, Harry Little, Frank Little,. Sam. Pollard, John Lamont, Thos. Sherbrook and a number of others. Some of these lost all their crops last year also, in 'the hailstorm which passed over almost in the same direction. Auburn. Harvesting and berry -picking is the order of the day. We are sorry to state that Mrs. R. Bruce is very ,low. Mr. Wm. J.,Craig spent Sunday at Mr. W. Oliver's at Ebenezer. Mise M. Needham of Ilderton is vis- iting her aunt, Mrs. J. Logan. Mr. Beadle is repairing his thresh- ing outfit and intends starting this week. Mrs. K. Doughty, Master Arthur and Miss Hazel MacCormick of Toron- to were the guests of J. H. Mills last week. quite a number from around here took in the concert at Auburn in. be- half of the English Church, and re- port o good entertainment. The W. M. S. of Ebenezer met at Mr. Rutledge's on Thursday last and were busily engaged quilting, when Mr. Sallows of Goderich happened along and took a photo of the group. Howick Boundary. Berry picking prevailes ; lots of berries and lots of pickers. Mr. and Mrs. Hays of the 15th con., visited Bluevale friends last Sunday. Mre. Stone and Mr. Hughe of Tor- onto are visiting' friends on the B line this week. Miss Earle of Gorrie is spending a week with her sister, Mrs. Cathers, on the B line. Mr, and Miss Doubledee of Harris - ton visited at the home of their uncle, Mr. G. Doubledee, over Sunday. , W. A. Finlay, accountant in the Standard bank, of Colborne, who has been spending his holidays with his mother, Mrs. Chas. Finlay, returned to Colborne on Friday morning last. —A case of smallpox has appeared near Wiarton. —It is reported from Ottawa that there have been so many omissions in the census -taking that a new eonnt must be taken in some of the cities. There is not now likely to be a re- distribution of the constituencies be- fore an election. —A broken brick caused the derail- ment r of eight cars on a Wabash freight near Cayuga, at midnight Sat- urday, blocking traffic. In a chicken ear an attendant was not • awakened by the crash, although the adjoining' car was wrecked. --B. S. Scott of Collingwood has been engaged as Principal of Brussels school at a salary of $1200, duties t� commence September 5th, Mr. Scott is an under-gradnate in Science at To- ronto university and holds slat Class professional certificate. IOU S O R- 8 F E E T: Everybody laevo admits Zane -link bust for those. Let, givo YOU caw and c ort.'•'"•••• 13r rg Aft Rod Stores ivery*1 ers Ziet=ssagoStLik, Grey. T. R. Bennett and wife epeft Sun- day with friends at• 1lelgrave.. Mies Mary Johnston is entertaining two fresh air children from Toronto. F. T, Bryans and sister, Miss Eva, spent. Sunday with friends at Bel - grave, Dr. R. Montgomery and sister, Miss Ethel, spent Sunday with relatives on the 2nd con. Mies Eva Blathers of Drew holiday visitor with her aunt, John Bryans. Rev, Collis of Wroxeter will take charge of the services at Roe's Church next Sabbath morning, The heavy showers that passed over this section recently were welcome as In many cases,the roots aro almost a failure. We are sorry to state that Mr, Hugh Elliott is suffering from an at- tack of blood -poisoning which de- veloped from a out in his left hand. Dr. F. T. Bryans left on Wednesday for Alberta where be will assist his brgther, Dr. W. E , for a few months. Fred. has been very successful in his college work and has a bright future before him in which we wish him success, - Miss Ida Frain has been engaged as teacher of Browntown school for next year. Mise Frain has proved herself a very efficient teacher in her former school and we consider the trustees very fortunate in securing her services: On Wednesday of last week Mr. John McAllister of Toronto, who was here on an extended visit to his son Robt., received the sad message that his eldest grandchild, Harold Bain, age 17 yrs., of St. Paul, was ac- cidentally killed that day by an auto. Mr. McAllister left at on se. Wide - felt sympathy is expressed to the bereaved friends in their sorrow. Bluevale. Master James Fleming and sister, Miss Greta, of London, are visiting at the home of their grandfather, Thos, Higgins. A serious accident occurred in our vicinity this week. Andrew Gray, of the Turnberry-Morris boundary, while walking across a beam in the barn, lost his balance, falling to the barn floor. No bones were broken, but he received a bad shaking up and may be hurt internally. The Wingham Orchestra spent a very enjoyable evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. Leatborn on Thurs- day of last week. The music rendered by the orchestra is always greatly appreciated and Mr. and Mrs. Lea - thorn certainly know how to make an evening pleasant and send everyone home happy and hoping to come again. Again bereavement has come to the home of Mr. and -Mrs. Aitchison. Only about four monts ago death claimed a son, and on Wednesday of last week, a daughter, Mrs. Joseph Copeland of Niagara township, passed over to the majority after only a few hours illness. The deceased was in her 30th year, and was highly respect- ed. Mr. and Mrs. Aitchison have the sincere sympathy of the community in their sorrow. They wish to thank the people of Bluevale for the many kindnesses shown them in their grief. is a Mre. Morris. Bolts.—On July letb, to Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Smith, a son. Mr. and Mrs. W. Robb of Walton spent Sunday with 141r. and Mrs. D. McOutcheon. Mrs. Jas. Douglas has returned to Toronto, after spending a couple of weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Nichol. Mr. and Mrs. John Patterson of Clay Centre, Kansas, are welcome visitors at the homo of the latter's parents, Mr, and Mrs. John Roo. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wallace and daughter, Marjorie of Newbridge were the guests of Mr, and Mrs. John Roe on Sunday last, also Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Jackson of Teeswater. Mr. Jackson has just returned from a trip through the West. Council met July 24th. The Court. of Revision on the Blyth creek drain, was opened and appeals heard, viz. Ohas. McClelland S; 0, Con. g ; 1), Mc- Donald, Si 24, Con, 7 ;- 0. X. Taylor, SS 11, Con. 9. R, J. 'Cockerline, S; 7, Con, 0; Jas. Gibson, SS $, Con. 0; Jas. Nichol, Nt 17, Con. 7, J. Douglas N; 16, Con, 7 ; J. R. Kelly, NS 18, con. 7. Wilkinson— Johnston—That the as- sessments on the Ni of lots 16, 17, 18, Oon, 7, be assumed by the township carried. • On motion of Thttell and Wilkinson, the debentures of the Nichol drain were sold to Jas. Cuthell at par, Elston—Johnston—That debentures on the Murray, McCall, Peacock, Gar- nise and Henderson drains be sold to Wood, Gundy & Co„ at 100,26 on the $--parried. After passing a large number of ac- counts, the Council adjourned to meet on Monday, Aug. 21st, at 10.30 a.m. A, McEwen, Clerk. —The Canada Gazette publishes proclamation t;ountereigned by the Deputy Minister of Justice ordering that the registration of voters in the unorganized distriete of Ontario shall be Completed by September 18Th In- astead of October 12th, tha date fixed by statute. This moans an *legion before long, Belgrave. Mr. John Shoebottom is getting a new cement tank put in. Mr. John Ferguson went to Toronto with a carload of cattle last week. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Brandon visited Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Abraham of near Wroxeter one day this week. Robt. Coultie, jr., and his mother and Miss Scott, attended the funeral of a friend at Elora this week. We are pleased to state Miss Mae Wilkinson, 4th line, was successful in her Junior Piano examination. She took first class honors, scoring 90 per cent. Miss Wilkinson has been under the tuition of Prof. Campbell and wrote at Clinton. On Tuesday evening as Messrs. Swarts and Lott were driving on the gravel towards Belgrave they met an auto. Just after passing, the horse took a notion to take to the ditch ; results—they and the buggy were left in the ditch ; the horse went on. No- body hurt. FOR SALE.—Tlvo carloads of 3 X extra and 4 X extra British Columbia shingles, which for cheapness and durability cannot be surpassed. I al- so handle all other kinds of rooting. For prices, apply to E. Geddes, or the proprietor.—Wnr. WATSON, Teacher Wanted. For 5, 5, No. 11, East Wawanoab. Duties to oontatenee after summer vacation, Applications received up to August 12th, State experience and salary expected, JOHN SWELL 47-9 Sec.-Treas., Wingham P, 0, Belmore. Miss E. Ney of Toronto is visiting her cousin, Mrs. 13. Young. Miss Agnes Lowry took in the ex- cursion to Niagara Falls on Friday last. Miss Margaret Law of Toronto is spending her holidays at her home here. • ' Mr. D. Weir is around again getting his threshing outfit ready for the season. Mies Minnie Jeffray left on Monday for a month's visit with friends in Chippewa. Mrs. Swift and family of Toronto are spending a few, weeks at the home of Mr. Jas, Hamilton. Rev. Mr. Lane occupied the pulpit in the Presbyterian Church onSun- day Stn day in the absence of Mr. McMillan, who is taking his holidays. NOTICE TO CREDITORS, In the Matter of the Estate of John Taylor, late of the Township of West Wawanosll, in the County of Hawn, fanner, deceased, The Creditor`s of the above named' John Taylor, who died on or about the 17th day of March, 1911, are requested on or before the 15th day of August, 1911, to send to lite undersigned Executors of the estate of the said deceased, full particulars of their plaints against the estate, after which date the as - sole of the said estate will be distributed among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to those claims of which notice has been received in, abpve. This notice. is given pursuant to Chapter 129, R. S. 0.. 1897, Section 38. Dated at Wingham this 15th day of July, 1911.. TH�s. u. TAYLOR L Executors. WM. A. TAYLOR J —A despatch from San Bernardine,' Cal., says—All records for high tem- perature on Mojave desert were brok- en early last week, when the ther- mometer reached 140 degrees at Salt Basin in Death Valley. All residents of the region wore forced to leave. 2//etdri(41:ed Y. M. C. A. BLDG., LONDON, ONT. BUSINESS and SHORTHAND SUBJECTS. Registered Last season upwards of 300 students and placed every graduate. Seven specially qualified regular teachers. One hundred and fifty London firms employ our trained help. College in session from Sept. 5 to June 30. Enter any time. Catelooguo Free. Forest City d College Shorthand J. J. W. W>STERVELT, JR. J. W. WESTERVELT, Chartered Acceuntnnt, Principal. Vies Principal, IS WANTED D ! In the DAUPHIN DISTRICT, a large number of experienced farmers to buy and farm the best land in the West ; improved or unimproved. First-class proper- ties for sale at low priees.s and on terms to suit. For particulars and booklet giving description of the district, apply to • 1.. C. SPA .LING- DAVPUIN MAN. FOR SALE. I have for sale some first-class farms (on easy terms) in Central Alberta. Soil, black loam ; sub- soil, clay ; in well settled district with good water.. For information and terms ap- ply to C. N. GRIFFIN Real Estate and Insurance WINGIIAM CHRTSTTE'S GROCERY PHONE 59 Maple Leaf Finnen Haddie Is Good Fish Diet is good at any time, but choice fresh fish can't. al- ways be got. WE RECOM- MEND Canned Haddie, and we `believe Maple Leaf brand, to be one of the best ou the market. 2 TINS FOR 25c. LIMBURGER CHEESE. 25c Per Eb. Sold in Packets only This Is The Tea And Coffee Store Fall Term From Aug. 28tH. �/CEN�T�RAALL #sT•s e%%��f.IIF/ HTIiATFORD. ONT. There is a' groat demand upon us for trained help. Business men state that our graduates are the best. Wo have three departments— COMMERCIAL, SHORTHAND and TELEGRAPHY Tuition for 9 months is $55, and for ono year, Igo. Investigation will prove to your satisfaction that there is no bettor Business College in Canada. Got our free catalogue NOW. D. A. MCLACHLAN - Principal Fall Term Opens Aug. 28th S in the Popular and Progressive ELL/OTT TORONTO, ONT. This school ranks high among the bust business colleges of this continent. Proof of this statement is found in our large catalogue. WRITE TO -DAY FOR ONE. Salaries offered our graduated this year larger than ever before. It pays to get TIIP, HEST PRACTICAL EDUCATION. W. J. ELLIOTT, PRINCIPAL. Cor. Yongo and Alexander Ste, NUT Farm Laborers' Excursions $10.00 TO WINNIPEG and certain points in Western Canada via Chicago, 'Duluth and Fort Frances. $18 00 ad- ditional returning. AUGUST Sun —Front Toronto to Sarnia Tunnel inelusivo, via Stratford and all stations in Ontario South thereof. AUGUST ISTn — From all stations, north of,but not including, Main Lino To. roto to Sarnia Tunnel via Stratford to and including the Line from Toron- to to North Bay and West in Ontario AUGUST 1,irif —Prom Toronto and eta - tions eaat in Ontario also east of Orillia and Stain Jot. in Ontario. AUGUST. Zan-- T'rom all stations, 'To- ronto, North Bay and west in Ontario AUGUST 2511t—From all stations Toron- to and oast of Orillia and Bootle Jet. in Otirada. d tit a tpdtall iu7: bitt Alfent• AIanf nn friadreat,m anyLathan. worotatO• CIVIC HOLIDAY Thursday, This Week, July 27th THIS STORE WILL BE CLOSED ALL DAY Excepting from 7 to 9 a. m. for sale of Tickets for the Union Sunday School. Excursion to Kincardine. 'Tickets on Sale 'also on Wednesday ARE YOU INTENDING TO TAKE A TRIP P If so, you will likely need a Suit Case or Trunk. SEE US ABOUT IT BEFORE YOU BUY. We Have Some Exceptionally Good Values. Willis & Co. 1. THE SHOE • STORE Sole Agents �rt FOR For The SHOE LADIES • t•••NNS••O•NN•N•i,. ♦NN We Want Every Lady to Ask for a Butterick Fashion Sheet iHanna& Co Produce Paidu Highest Prices For All Kinds g g 1 i 1 SHIRT WAISTS. — Four dozen Fancy Shirt Waists, with neat embroidered fronts, fine lawll, kimono sleeves and long sleeves. To clear at 79c each. LADIES' . TAILORED WAISTS.—Five dozen, white lawn, open in front, collar and cuffs. To clear at 79e. FOULARD SILKS. — At 18o a yard. All shades, newest fancy patterns in dots. This is a chance to get a pretty dress at a Bargain. REPPS. — 18c a yard. Fine Repps In blue, mauve, white, linen and rose ; all best qualities ; reg. 25e & 30c. GINGHAMS. — 9c a yard:' 200 yards of the newest large checks, small checks. stripes in all colors. MUSLINS. — 90 a yard. 200 yards in pinks, bines, black and white stripes. All regular 12x0 and 15e. DUTCH COLLARS AND FANCY NECKWEAR. —All this season's new goods. Regular 25e and 35c goods — to clear at 19e. LADIES' PARASOLS. 25 per cent off all our new sun shades. • This is a chance to get something nice at a big reduction. Men's and Boys' Straws $2.50 Hats for 81.75 I $1.25 Hats for 75e $1.50 Hats for $1.00 .75 Hats for 40e 35o and 25o Hats for 190 sS Dusters For Buggies We have a stook of Buggy Dusters on Hand 750 Dusters for 500 � $1. for 90 25 Dusters $ 81.00 I t t i 75e 81.50 " " 1.00 Ready -Made Clothing For Men and Bois we have the best Ready-made Clothing made in Canada, and will meet MI outside prices. We guarantee our goods. ,