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The Wingham Advance Times, 1935-05-16, Page 21Thursday, May 16th, 1935 1 .1S`X'OIUCA ', O i t'IIE TOWN 0 VINHAM IN THE PRESENT DAY. (Continued from Page Twenty) Violet Ray, will put you in shape,so that you feel fit lifter one .treatment. And A. and 14, A. IDuVal, who supple you up, We have four wholesale Gas and Oil Companies, who have storage tanks here, The.y are ready at any, hour to ser're you with their trucks: The McColl-blron,tenac, The T3,rhes h American, The Imperial Oil, and Sirp- ertest Gas and Oil Co. The Selrite Store carries many-nov- elti'es in0 their stock. The Lyceum Theatre is owned and operated by Capt. W. J. Adams, who came here len years ago. Here your can enjoy •a'high-grade of "Talkie'; any night of the week. ,t There are -the two I-larnees Makers, EDWARD FARLEY'S 'HOUSE The above photo of the first house built inside the Town Plot of Wing - ham in 1858. This shows the 'house after .Ir. Farley lrad passed on, The logs were hewn on the same proper ty and were as sound when torn down as ~when erected, having Withstood the .elements for sixty years. who *keep 'harnessing Old Dobbin week in and week out. You Will find John Johnston, the friend of everyone, and Thomas, who gives you the right cue (Kew) as to what to 'bray. Dr. Ford, Veterinary Surgeon, serv- es the Rural Section, any luau of the .day or night. Elmer Wilkinson, Painter and Pap- .er-Hange, is always doing a ``put up" Job, to ,your satisfaction. Thos, M71let & Son will live you h Coat of t'alsomine, or paint you *Or color, The Canadian National ..Railvnry is MR.:.AND MRS.. ALEX. KELLY Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Keliy, now living in Swift Current, and former residents of the Township of Turn- be'rry, and pioneers of this vicinity. Government owned. The railway de- pot is situated on Main Street North. Mr. Wm: F. Burgnian is the obliging Agent, who will ticket you. anywhere, This Railway was first called the Wel- lington, Grey and Bruce. I have a copy of the first Time Table, issued by this line. It was owned by the Great Western Company, later by the Grand Trunk and finally C.N.R. (Can- adian National Railways). The line was built in from the East in 1873. The depot grounds were built through William Sadler's farm and his house had to be moved off the right of way to make room for 'the building of the Station House. The Canadian Pacific Railway was built into' Wingham in the year 1887, from Glenannan. A great deal of cre- dit was given to one of our former Mayors, I refer to the late Mr. H. W. C. Meyers, Q.C., who worked hard for the project and was rewarded when the railway was completed. Mr. °Alfeyera was also instrumental in hav- ing the old Salt business of Gray, Young and Sparing, established here. Tine large shipments of salt kept the railway busy. 1 ant sorry to say that the manufacture of salt has been dis- continued andttl e railway today bas, like many other railway lines, carne ell. ed several trains. Mr, Davis, the pre- sent Agent, has the respect of all who deal with the company. The day of the completion of the railway . into Wingham was an eventful one. Mrs. (Dr.) Horsey (nee Lilly Macl,)onald) daughter of the late Dr. Peter Mac- Donald, and widow of the late Dr., Horsey, drove' the ,last 'spike. Here's hoping that the trains., now diseentin- tied, will soon be running as of yore. We have half a dozen men who sell Milk and Cream. Me. Albert Foxton owns a pasteurizing plant. The plant is in the old Ri'tc'hie Block and is equipped with modern machinery for the purpose. Mr. John Dodd, who is one of Wingham's oldestresidents, can be found in his Insurance Office in the Meyer Block. The firm of -Cosens & Booth will insure your 'barn, automobile, furni- ture, home, and even your life. Mr. Cosens has been in this business for nearly forty years, as well as the Real Estate. He is an enterprising citizen, aliways willing to help an industry— THE LATE JOHN LINKLATER One oi: the pioneers of East Wawa - nosh, .settling there in 1854. or those in distress—such as the Lib- eral Govt., or any other project. Mr. Booth is always willing to lend a helping hand. Fie has been in onr Midst for the past fifteen years. There are three Watch Repair men and two Jewellers—Messrs. W. R. Hamilton, George Williams, and Luke King, of Lower Wingham. All these men- can get the tick out of their work, MISS M. E. FISHER Postmistress, ivhq is a courteous and obliging official of the Govern- ment. Miss Fisher is a daughter of the late Mr, and Mrs. Peter Fisher. I must not forget the Undertakers and Fruniture Dealers; Messrs. R. A. Currie, A. J. Walker and H. Fry. Their business may be a dead issue but you know that they are the last to have anything to do with you on this Earth. They are all practical inert in their line and can be depended upon to serve you well. J. Walton McI ibbon, • Druggist, comes from an old fancily of early set - lees. His' store is iia the MacDonald Block. Mr. C. McAvay, Druggist, has had a dozen years of dealing with the people of Wingham and vicinity. Both are experienced in their profession. H. B. Elliott, one -tune Editor of the l:ikJ t, F>.hl:i'A h l..:ali.''yA"4 1a" ,.� ., ve orks On the corner of Josephine and Victoria Streets, is a real hive of industry. Ladies fine gloves and all kinds of gloves for men are manufactured here. This plant is the outcome of a small business started i i 1906 by W. H. Gurney. It has grown to such proportions that from fifty to sixty woven and men are now em- ployed here. This plant is situated in what was at one time known as the Kent Block. -The Wingha� Glove. Works • W. H. Gurney & Son 1 THE LATE JOSEPH FLACK. One of the first settlers in Lowea- Wingham Was engaged in the tannery business for year.-. He was one of the stalwarts of the old Methodist Church. Mr. Flack went to Clarshohn in Alberta, to live with laic son, Ar- thur, and died there some few years ago. Wingham Tunes, has his Book and Stationery Store on the corner of Main and John Streets, He has been a resident of the Town for nearly half a century, and has been a member of the Town Council for a number of years, and Mayor at three different times. John Mason, Rooks, Stationery and Fancy Goods), succeeded his fath- er, Mr. George Mason. john was born in Wingham and carries a nice clean trade in the same old stand where his • THE. LATE MRS. JOHN HANNA • The: late Mrs. John Hanna was one of Winghant's foremost•busines wo- tnen, cornu}r;•' to Wingham along With her husband; opening a General Store in 1877, carrying on very successfully on the corner next to the Town Hall. In '2907 the building: and contents wereetotally destroyed 'by fire. TfTey erected the present building which houses the Walker Store. Mrs. Han- na carried on the business until the time of her death in 1921. -Mr. Hanna, her husband, predeceased her abbut thirteen year:;, he having been a very active citizen4, having constructed several houses. Mr. Hanna, While Mayor, was responsible for the pur- chase of the settings for the stage in the Town Hail forty years ago. father started in the year 1879. The Mason Block is on the Southwest cor- ner of John and Josephine Streets. John is an ardent Curler and Bowler. Charles Bondi has a wholesale and retail Fruit business and supplies a large area with fresh fruits and vege- tables_ Charlie has been an enterpris- THE LATE DAVID LOUGHEED On his return` from South African Boer War. in, citizen, coming to \Vinghain near- ly twenty years ago. Mr. Charles Wilkinson, the Optom- etrist, With offices on Edward Street, will make you "see right." Air. Wil- kinson served overseas during the THE LATE JOHN A. TAYLOR First Principal of the Wh gbeen High School after the present build- ing was .erected, REV. JAMES CPRITCHARD Second Presbyterian Minister in Wingham, 1871 - 1876. Great War, and vas a member of the Town Council for thirteen years. Mr, Garnet Baker, the Canadian Pacific Ticket and Express Agent, has his office in the Ritchie Block, just, north of the Presbyterian Church. James Hank who has the oldest Shoe Repair shop in Wingham, keel's pegging away; so does Harry Brown & Son, who also keep a good line of Boots'. and Shoes. We have two Fog+. Farms, both in- side the Town !'lot. The Silver Fox Farre ie operated by At. and M. A. Du - Val, along with Harry Allen, an old time resident. This farm is on the' 13, Line. The Laidlaw Fox .ranch, in Lower Wingharn, does an extensive trade, Both are thoroughly reliable. REV. T. STANNAGE BOYLE Former Rector of St. Paul's Angli- can Church, Wingharn. NV. J. Greer and W. H. Willis both •good citizens — will boot and shoe you well, because they both car- ry the very best, and the very latest styles in their goods. The RuslT Millinery and. Ladies' Ready -to -Wear Shop is popular with all the ladies. Machan Bros. and Wim Clarke & Son, both carry on their Plumbing and Steam Fitting, and are very ef- ficient. Thenthere is also the Clothing Store, in .John Galbraith's old stand, and also M. Burk's Ladies' Wear store in the MacDonald Block. THE LATE PETER McLAREN One of the very early pioneers in Wingham district, having farmed 200, acres adjoining Wingham Junction. THE LATE WIVM, FESSANT One-time manufacturer in Wing - ham, coining here in 1890, and car- rying on with his partner, the late Wnr. Button: BLIJEVAL E AND WING - HAM CREAMERIES Bluevale and Wingham Creamer- ies, Nos. 155 and 1249, are owned and operated by Mr. H. T. Thomson and son, George. Mr, Thomson and Son purchased the Bluevale Creamery; No. 155, when it was lying idle in 1930.. Starting in a small way, they succeed- ed by careful management, in build- ing up a real trade. They were en- joying so large a patronage that they' decided to open a Creamery in Wing - ham. They purchased the William Dore building (which had been used as a carriage factory) on the corner of Josephine and Victoria Streets. This has been.converted into a mod - REV, DR. GUNDY Second. Methodist Minister in the present United Church, follow-ing Rev. R. Hobbs. ern, well equpped Creamery and here upwards of 450,000 pounds of butter' are made yearly. The firm also han- dles large quantities of eggs and fowl,. 1 which are shipped to many of the ler- ger centres. Mr. Thomson has a num- ber of trucks on the road, and these are kept busy gathering produce for miles around. We wish Mr. Thomson: every success. Mr. Thomson Sr. is an Alderman of the Town and gives of his best for the welfare of Wing - ham. NilliliniESEMESPERISMINIMPENIINNEsommunregg 4' Pioneer Hard ar Established 1870 Congratulations This store has been the headquarters of the Hardware trade :itv Wingham, for the past sixty-five years. We, ourselves, have had- the pleasure of serving this community for twenty-two years, and wish to extend to all our many friends and customers, through this Historical Review, our congratulations. We carry Shelf and Heavy Hardware, Paints and tails, Roofing, Cutlery, Tinware and Graniteware, Ammunition, and everything in the Hardware line. Rae &. T1f':.]OM THE HARDWARE MEN Phone 27 Donald Rae. son Oliver Thor psoh.