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The Wingham Times, 1912-09-05, Page 1THS W1NGHAM • TIMES. VOL, XEI.--NO, 2118. WINGRAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1912. $1 A YEAR IN ADVANCE BABY REMEDIES S It takes years of experience and a high degree of expert linowm ledge to make baby remedies effective. "Motner Krohs" remedies are designed for children only. They are made right and recom- mended with confidence Mother Krohs Cough Syrup Mother Krebs Worm Syrup ' Mother Krohs Soothing Syrup Mother Krohs Colic Remedy Mother Krohs Croup Remedy Mother Krebs Laxative Syrup Mother Krohs Teething Syrup Mother KrohsNeutralizing Cordial Mother Krobs Compound Essence c f Catnip WM. wIrer Everyone of these is admirably suited to the particul:'r purpose, "Guaranteed Harmless." They are each worth the quarter asked and should be in you Children's medicine cabinet. 1 W. McIibbon DRUGGIST AND OPTICIAN ae...t.tes Store We Fit Glasses Properly C. N. Griffin GENERAL AGENT FIRE LIm ACCIDENT PLATE GLASS WEATHER Insurance Coupled with a REAL ESTATE and MONEY LOANING Business. Issuer of Marriage Licenses. Offioe over Maloolm'e Grocery. H. DAVIS WINGHAM, ONTARIO Agent for Allan Line Cunard Line Donaldson Lines. Canadian Northern Lines] • Ocean Steamships. Christie's Grocery PHONE fig. C.AN NED SPECIALTIES I5c PER TIN Boneless Pigs Feet. Beef Stake and Onions Roast Beef Cooked Corned Beef 6c Potted Tongue PER Potted Game Potted Veal TIN Potted Beef 6c PER TIN l0c Ox Tail Soup 10c Vermicelli Soup PER cnnsomme Soup ER Set tcb Broth TIN Tomato Soup` TIN WE SELL 140OD SPICES AND V.tNEGAE, Wear Creer's Shoes and Robbers. Picture Hou Opened, Vi The Wingham pis re house was op- ened on Wednesda evening o£ this week under the ma agement of Mr. L. Kennedy, when t ree performances were given. The .use will be open every evening and nder the manage- ment of Mr. Kenney the very best of moving pictures wi 1 be shown. Go to KNox's fo your School Books, Phone 65a. Returning t Mr, Robt. Calve been appointed as man in Wingham a duties on Monday family here in t Calvert resided in ago and worked we are pleased to turning to Wingha Wingham, , of Fordwich has P. R. section Pore- d took up his new and will move his near future. Mr. ingham some time n the C. P, R., and earn that he is re - N Piano for sale, Apply to P, Fisher. The Bowfin The final game bowling tourname Wednesday afternc very wet grounds, in the consolation ween Reid's rink, o Iinnis'sERipley rink. in the finaI's,Porter' over Reid's Teeswat doubles won by Jo1� Lucknow. Tournament. in last week's big t were played on on and evening on The semi-final game s a good one bet- Teeswater and Mc - Mr. Reid won and Attwood Rink won r rink. The Scotch ston and Smith of TRUNKS AND VALISES:—Big stock of s elect from at lowest prices. W. J. GREER. Canadian Na Persons intendi dian National,Ex procure from any R., copy of the 0 let, which contain information, and at the exhibition of the Exhibition effort to:make this in the history of t tractions are of t dard. The public of the low rates o dian Pacific to see of this splendid e nal Exhibition. g visiting the Cana- ibition, Toronto, can Agent of the C. P. sial Program *Book - train service, hotel rincipal attractions r The management s put forth every year the grandest e Fair 'and the at - very highest sten- s ould take advantage ered by the Cana - the "Imperial Year" ibition. Death of F The Lithgow I' says:—"A very of Mr. Donald Lamo ly at his late resit/ noon. He was co when he suddenly and exclaimed, "1 pired. The decea Lithgow for 83 yea of Prince Edward there 76 years spent the earlier Zetland on the fa homestead. The place to -morrow a byterian cemete The subject of thi brother of Mrs. Wingham; Ronald h omestead; Mrs. and Mrs. Eli Jacqu seer Resident. ercury of July 15th identity of Lithgow, t, died very sudden- nce yesterday after- versing with a friend hrew up his hands m done," and ex - ed had :resided in s. He was a native stand and was born go, The deceased ortion of his life near m next to the old funeral will take ternoon to the Pres - at Bowenfells." brief notice was a eo. Taylor, Lower amont, on the old bite, of Wisconsin, s, Whitechurch. BOOTH PRIYILIGE.—Tennlcfrs for re- freshment booth pri ill a at Wingham fall fair on Septemb7th, will be re- ceived by the undersigned up to Sep- tember 14th. H. B, ELLIOTT, Sec'y. Another Appei}I for Harvesters. On account of ti the West for addi the Grand Trunk to run two more slots on Septemb all stations in Ca Winnipeg is $10.0C from Winnipeg to beyond McCloud, Returning half ce plus $18.00 to des Canada. The farm Trunk Pacific pay t and this is an ex young men to visit route via Chicago is as many large cities sod enroute, which ony of the journey, thing new to see r Grand Trunk Pa shortest and quic Winnipeg-Saskato nearest Grand Tr particulars, or wri A., Union Station„ e urgent appeal from Tonal Farm Laborers, iailway have decided arm Laborers' excur- r 4th and 6th from ada. The rate to plus half cent mile estination but not algary or Edmonton. mile to Winnipeg, nation in Eastern re along the Grand e maximum wage ellent chance for the West. The an attractive one, and towns are pas- reaks the mount- s there is some- lti the time. The fic Railway is the est route between n-Edrnonton. Ask nk Agent for full e A. E. Duff, D. P. Toronto, Ont. FOP. SALE ox RENT.—About two and a half ecres of land and small house, opposite Western Foundry, Possession at once. Apply to D. McCormick, Wingham or phone line 194, ring 11. Read Willis $ Co.'s Rdv, on page 8 Hotelkeeper f A. Lambertus and keepers of Teeswa W alkerton on Wedn before Magistrate F for selling liquor wit} saeh pleaded guilty 00 and cots. The bertus was not este was dismissed. Buttermilk for Kent block, eavily Fined. J. hlosash, hotel - r were tried at day of last week, 1ton and Chambers out a licence. Mo- nd was fined $100.- harge against Lam- lished and the case e at the Creamery East Wawan A very pretty we ed at high noon on residence of Mr. an gill, East Wawanos est dapghter, Miss ried to Mr, David The ceremony wa drawing -room by R room was attractiv ferns and evergreen charming in a gown entered amid the st march played by Toronto. She was father. About 75 and after the cere dainty wedding di were beautifully hearty congratulat Bell left for New The bride's going - navy blue whipcord On their return Edward street, sh Wedding. ding was solemniz- hursday last at the Mrs. Geo. Pother- , when their young- mma 3, was mar- ell, of this town. performed in the v. Mr, Miller. The ly decorated with The bride looked of white, satin, and ains of a wedding ss McDowell, of iven away by her ests were present, ony partook of a nor. The tables decorated. After ons Mr. and Mrs. York and Boston. ay dress was of ith hat to match. ey will reside on KNox's the place to buy your School Supplies. Phone 65a. A Note oil Warning. There has been i the Minister Agric conspicuous poster of potato growers of, examining their w hether or not it is i ued, by direction of lural at Ottawa, a ailing the attention to the importance rop to ascertain �fected with "Po- tato Canker." The hanger shows in o plant the whole ed by the disease. earance of indivi- oe Canker has st- ers who discover f the disease in ed to send affect- ominion Botanist, Ottawa. The Farmers' Circular of Botany and is the Publications tment of Agricui- natural colors a pota yield of which is affe It also shows the ap dual tubers in which arted to work. Gra suspicous symptoms their erop are reques ed specimens to the Experimental Far poster is issued as No. 3, of the Divisio being distributed b Branch of the Depa ture. Death of M Merkley. The death of Mrs the home of her so Dinsley, on Sund came as a great sh and friends. The been ill a few days, was able to be aroun day afternoon she w with some rnemhers she took suddenly w minutea{in spite of that loving hands co peacefully to the gr Merkley was of a ki loved by all who kn ready to lend a helpi She was born in the near Brockville, on 1842, her maiden n Amelia Hartwell. S her now bereaved hu moved to Turnberr they spent thirty-six the trials and priv pioneer life. In 190 Wingham where she ing years. Seven so ters were born to 31r ley, eleven of whom the Ioss of a kind an The children are:— Spokane, Wash.; Mr Wingham; Mrs. Cha nosh; Mrs. G. C. Si Mrs. Runstedler, Wi London; W. G., Alb: homestead; James, ' and John, of Wingh was of a Christian adherent of the The funeral took pl afternoon to the W hest the lessons o And God says th May we all meet u And not ono of Wm. Merky, at -in-law, Mr. R. A. y afternoon last, ck to her family eceased lady had ut had rallied and again. On Sun- s talking quietly f her family when se and in a few physician apd all ld do, she passed at beyond. Mrs. d disposition, be - w her and ever g hand to others. ounty of Leeds, the 24th of July, me being Esther e was married to band in 1860 and is 1868, where ears apd endured tions incident to they moved to ent her remain- s and six daugh- and Mrs. Merk- urvive to mourn loving mother. rs. Rodenhaven, R. A. Dinsley, am, East Wawa - ons, Turnberry; gham; Martin, of ta; Henry, on the f Turnberry; Ezra m. Mrs. Merkley character and an ethodist Church. ce on Wedkesdar Ingham cemetery. life are all ended school Is dismissed yonder in ?leaven r number be missed. WANT8D.--Two first class isolishers for stove work, Mtist be experienced; also experienced mountee forbaseburner and cast ranges, drilling done, steady work, highest wages. I oW8S, JAMIESON Lim - WED. Hamilton, Ont. WORST STOR OF SEASON. The two severe el ly last Sunday morn that ever visited thi storm broke over t before twelve o'cloc and the second one e ing. The lightning the storms continued There was a very h some people say mor the few hours of Sun fell during all the The low land south covered with water a oats in the country little lakes of water. almost a failure unies ored with better weat During the first stor pole near the chair f and was soomon fire, a Sunday morning the e ctrical storms ear - g were the worst section. The first s section shortly on Saturday night rly Sunday morn - as very vivid and or several hours. avy fall of rain, rain fell during ay morning than ains of August. the town was many fields of ere standing in The crops will be we are soon fav- er, an electric light ctory was struck out three o'clock ectric lights near the bowling green and in other sections on the West side of th town were put out of business. Mr. ohn A. McLean's house was struek by ightning and did damage to the amnt of about $100. Fortunately membe s of the family were up at the time . nd soon had the fire checked. The fi emen were called out and were very p ompt in arrriving at the scene of the e. Two barns were b rned, one on the farm of Mr. Keife , of Culross, be- tween Wingham an. Teeswater. The large barn on the t eo. T. Robertson farm on the 10th c•ncession of East Wawanosh was str ck and was soon completely destroy d. In the barn were a few imple eats, including a new binder, some he s and the season's crop of hay and fall (wheat. Insurance in the Howick Mutual will cover the loss on the contents. It will take ,con- siderable to replace the barn and the loss is partly covered by insurance. Mr. Robertson recently sold his farm to Mr. Wm. Wightmhn. Owing to the very !heavy rain some cellars in the town were flooded. The basement of St. Pa 's and the Baptist Churches had con derable water in them. There is co iderable damage to books and an org n in the Baptist Church. The lightning pia telephone service. .! of the North Hur were put out of bu time, but the comp instrument damage was splintered. been very fortunat has not yet been since the company over three years a ing made on the d idly as possible an restored in the ve ed havoc with the Some of the lines n Telephone Co., iness for a short ny did not have an t and only one pole his company has as an instrument mpletely destroyed commenced business o. Repairs are be- maged lines as rap - good service will be y near future. FOR SALE.—Will sell one of my high class Durham hulls at right price. A. KELLY. Death of a • rris Pioneer. It is our sad duty to record the death of Mrs. Wm. Findl, ter, who died Tues- day, Aug. 27th of eart failure. She had only been con ned to bed about three weeks, and h r sudden call came as a shock to her elatives and many friends, few knowi g that her condition was so serious. S was born in Rox- boroshire, Scotlan. , coming to Canada in her girlhood. ter marrying her now bereft husbanthey lived in Ayr, until moving to the present homestead over thirty-five yea •s ago, where she lived continually a ost faithful wife and mother, raisin a large family of four sons and six daughters, namely:— Wm, at home; Ge rge and Lyon at Broderick, Sask; D , Mary of Ler', S. Da'.cota; Mrs. Jo n Clegg, of Morri ; Mrs. Walter Young of Detroit; (Mar- garet and Stephen . eceased) and Misses Nettie and Annie, home. She was One of those exc •tional women to whom the pioneer drys owe much. Of high intellectual ta e and stirling chris- tian eharactor, eve ready to lend a helping hand in ti o of sickness or trouble; never turni g any away from shelter and ever gi ing a cheering and encouraging word, For many years acting as teacher i the Sunday School when held at No. 7 where her stimulat- ing presence was a renefit and inspir- ation to the work. During her illness she was very pat ent and resigned, .bidding good-bye t• those present, and leaving loving mess ges to those who were absent. Th high esteem in which she was held s seen by the many friends who attende her remains toiler place of burial and t era any kind friends and laving hearte ade iter last resting place beautiful with f1swers, lining her bedwith tbemost ,beautiful ones. She was a greatadmirerof flowers and spent many a happy hour in her garden where every shrub and flower was planted by iter never tiring band. But she has gone to her Master's Garden where all is well and happiness remains. .,rte.._. VERSO ALS. Miss Ethel King i holidaying in Tor. onto. • Mr. Earl Hall is siting in Toronto this week. Dr, Hambly is spe ding his holidays in Toronto. Mr. Geo. Schee er is spending his holidays in Toronto Mr. Roy Manuel s visiting with his brother in Meafor Miss Annie Cu in Guelph and Elor Mr. John Coulte is spending a week at his home in Fo st. - Mr. Wm. Reid o Detroit spent a few days at his homei town. Mr. Harry Co tts, of Hamilton is visiting at his ho a in town. Mr. Geo. Olver as visiting for a few days with friends in Parkhill. Mr. Wm. Lam• spent the holidays at his parental hom. in.Chesley. Mr. Harry Mor is is spending a week in Toronto and ea tern points. William Kerr a d wife have returned to their home in ariett, Mich. Mrs. Jno. McCoo and daughter Luella are spending a wee in Toronto. Mrs. Rae Dun4p is spending two weeks with friends,in Seaforth. Mr. and Mrs, a. R. VanNorman visited for a few days in Toronto. Mr, and Mrs. Wilmore Scott spent the holidays with friends in Seaforth. Mr, Stewart Ta sley, of Hamilton is visiting with old iends in Wingham. Mrs. Elliott Flen ing, of Fergus was visiting at the hom of Mr. Wm. Field. Miss R. Rintoul as returned home after spending a fe days in Attwood. Mrs. W. J. Pores , of Buffalo is visit- ing with her mothe , Mrs. Mulholland, Mrs. Chas. Swa son and children spent the holidays w th friends in Gode- rich. Mrs. Robt. Henders n, son and daugh- ter were visiting for few days in De- troit. Mr. Roy Forster, of Charleston, Ohio is visiting at the home of W, F. Van - Stone. Mrs. Copeland -Heat Copeland attended the bition. Mr. and Mrs, Eugene visiting for a few days Detroit. Mr. and Mrs. D. Rober are visiting friends a Wingham. Mrs. 0. G. Clark and have returned to their ford, Conn. Mr. Geo. Rankin, anddaughter, Nora of Elora were visiting t his parental home in town. Miss Jean L. Wilson spending afew weeks with her friend, riss F. M. Ruth- erford, Bolton. Mrs. H. Hinscliffe a)d son Clarence are visiting for a few ;lays with relat- ives at Meaford. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Shdler, of Detroit have been visiting wish relatives and friends in Wingham. Ings is holidaying and Miss Lulu Toronto Exhi- IcDonald were pith friends in on of Toronto d relatives in aughter, Anna one in Hart - Miss Gertie Englanhas returned to her home in Toronto a ter spending a week with friends in Wingham. Florence Stapleton returned home after spending the holidays with her aunt Mrs. C. S. D y in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. i sbister and Miss Tena Isbister have re urned home after spending several wee s in the West. Mrs. John A. Mow• and two child- ren,Acton were v .itin of g for a few days with relatives a d friends in town. Mr. and Mrs. Will Waterson, of New York are visiting wit Mr. Paterson's parents, Mr, and Mr Arch. Paterson. Mr. and Mrs. W. son, William George are holidaying with ings in Turnberry. Miss Gertie White town on Monday on where she has acce teacher in the Publi Mrs. M. McLeod I home in. Detroit aft home of Mr. and M Mrs- McLeod was by Miss R. Rintoul. Mr. and Mrs. R have been on an tour have, returned very pleasant trip pleased to weleom Mrs. MeHardy-S Miss Nelio Mc Wingham, intends Europe where she studies in music Vienna and Paris. panied by her son William Kittso ter, Mrs. A. Ma and Mrs. P. Jen of Galt, Ont., a Board and grand ford, Ont„ are J. J. Kerr of Wilkins has tied Mr. Wm. G Mr. and Mrs. E of Stratford; daughter, Mert Stewart and M Angeles, Cali.; don; Mr. and M naw, Mich.; M ville, Florida, funeral of the 1 Mrs. McLaughlin and Miss Jennie Huffman of Georgetn are spending a few days at home .. Mrs. M. Huff- man. Mr. CIarence More of the local branch of the Bank of Hamilton has been promoted to t e branch at Sel- kirk. Mrs. M. L. Donley of New Liskeard is here on a bnsines trip and is visit- ing with Mrs. R. ' , Hastings, Turn - berry. Miss Dode McLe.d has returnrd to her home in Brant rd after spending the holidays with rs. R. W. Hastings, Turnberry. Mr. J. S. Moffat , of Galt, was visit- ing for a few days at the home of his brother-in-law, r. ftabt. Maxwell, Bluevale road. Mrs. David Ro rtson, Centre street and Mrs. Harry cGee, of East Waw- anosh were visiti g with friends in Ex- eter this week. , Hastings, and of New Liskeard rs. R. W. Hast - of Gorrie was in er way to Blyth ted a position as School. as returned to her r visiting at the s. C. A. Rintoul. ccompanied home chard Clegg, who xtended European home. They had a d many friends are them home. ith, of Clinton, nee ardy, formerly of leaving shortly for plans to pursue her at Berlin, Leipsig, She will be accom- Master Frank Smith. , of Chicago and sis- of Sciota, New York te and son, Ogilvie, Mr. and Mrs. G. S. on, Harold, of Strat- uests of Mr. and Mrs. . Wawanosh. Mrs. 3. ed to prolong her visit. ves, Somerset; Man.; ward Groves and child, rs. Peter Wilson and , of Detroit; Mrs. D, s. John Allenby, Los r. Wm. Everett, Lori- s. Alf Cottrell, Sagi- s. Wildfong, Jackson - ere here attending the te Mrs. Duncan Groves. High and Public School Books of all kinds at Kxox's. Phone 65a. WINGHAM - IR NOTES. Wingham fall fai Friday, September There will be the ren's parade. All requested to mee School not later September 27th. There will be th See advt. in ano list of races and s Copies of the sent to all memb ing one should ap H. B. Elliott, at Get your exhi make this year's ever held in Win See particulars two special prize column. Make your ent with the Secreta The usual high held in the opera of September well-known artis gram:—Donald baritone; Jas. F ite comic singer concert tenor an Wingham Citi the musical prog of September 27 on Thursday and 6th and 27th. sual school child- chooi children are t Wingham Public n 12.45 •p. m. on ee good horse races. er column for full ecial prizes. rize list have been s. Any others desir- ly to the Secretary, he TIMES office. its ready and help air one of the best am. of Chas. Knechtel's in advt. in another es early as possible at the TIMES office. lass concert will be ouse on the evening th. The following s will furnish the pro- . McGregor, concert , the old-time favor - Bruce W. Pearson, impersonator. ns' Band will furnish am for the afternoon WANTED.—Bench and for stove plate. Limited, Fort oor moulders Copp Stove Co., 1 lam, Ontario. Useless • ebate. I'd like to sit disc you, friend, but ala know the weeds wo sass! You'd doubt I'm wrong, if we s but winter will be must stack my ha time to list while plain, the divers missed concerning dire oppression w what it means; slow and sure, an beans. With you spot, and turn s discuss the which other things abstr neighbor's pigs w and gobble all my thus give me a earth have been lived and learne approached my d ward turned; 1'v supply of bacon suffered for a pi bac, At my doo ed or sprung he have toiled whit is still my tree ssing creeds with K. If I did that I Id spoil my garden ss show me that ould talk all day, ere ere long, and 1 I wish I had the ou my friend, ex - points that I have this campaign; the endure—I know not at winter's coming I must thrash my 'd seek some shady me language loose, s of the what, and se; but, if I did, my aid enter my domain, runes and figs, and ain. My years on ree score, and I have the wolf, when it r, has always back - always had a good my shack; 1 never or hungered for to - Famine never knock - spiel of need; for 1 OUR $2,50 SHOES Two Fifty will buy a good pair of Women's Shoes, if the Shoes are bought here, We show the best values at this price, that it is possible to secure. Leathers of Patent Colt, Velour and Gun Metal Calf. Button, Lace or BIucher cut. The same lasts as the highest priced Shoes. Every size and width, that's made. This Shoe store is always able to show the best Shoe value at any price, Just arriveel at KNox'S new-, stock of I High And Public School Books. Phone 65a See us for Trunks and Valises. Sole Agent. Another Bek.rgearti ***ate thlitoedistOtietInktief Mr. A. Kelly offers for sale bis fine 1 62 acre farm adjoining the town of Wingba,m. This farm is in the very highest state of cul- tivation, has good buildings and orchard, and is all seeded down except about twenty acres. Also 3 6 acres in Town Plot with house and barn. This will be sold with the large farm or separate. A number of other smaller places in Town Plot. All these will be sold at right prices as Mr. Kelly is going West. Ritchie & Cosens REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE MISS SPARLING GRADUATE OF TORONTO CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC And Authorized teacher Fletcher Music Method, Simplex and Kinder- garten. Pupils prepared in Piano and Theory for Conservatory examinations. CLASSES OPEN SEPT. lst Studio, Minnie St. Thirteen tra s were held up by a rock slide on e C.P.R. main line near Rogers' Pass. THE FALL FAIRS. Brussels October 3-4 Blyth Oetocer 1-2 London September 6-14 Seaforth -September 19-20 Toronto Aug. 24 -Sept. 9 Zurich September 18-19 Atwood • . September 19-20 Ripley September 24-2i; Teaswater October 3-4 NOM HOME STUDY Thousands of ambitious young people are being inetrtieted in their homes by our Homo Studv Dept. ion fluty finish at College if you desire Pay when- ever you wish. Thirty Years' Exper- ience. Largest trairere Cenedti. Enter any day. Positions guaranteed. If you wish to save board and learn while you earn, write tor aartienlars. NG VACATION; 0E0. SPOTToN, President