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The Wingham Advance Times, 1935-11-14, Page 3Thum., November 14, 1935 WINGHAI I ADVANCE -TIMES Wingham "Good -Will" Glu Help Your Favorite Contestant to Win one of the Valuable "Good -Will" . Club Prizes. This .is the last week that you can secure votes No votes given after Saturday, Nov. 16th All Votes must be deposited at the Advance -Times Office by 12 o'clock noon, Monday,. Nov. 18th, to receive credit. The geese have gone south GET YOUR COAL NOW From MacLean Lumber .& Goal Company Now is the Time to Buy Your OVERCOAT Our Styles and Prices are Right. ARMITAGE'S Xmas Will Soon Be Here VISIT OUR GIFT SHOP A Fine Selection from which to choose. William's Jewellery Only the Best Materials Are Used by Us. A Trial will convince you. Gibson's Bakery Your Drug Store Require- ments will be carefully attended to at McKIBBON'S sc3 You will be Satisfied with your New Shoes if you buy them from Greer's Shoe Store See the Many FURNITURE BARGAINS at Our Store. Walker's Furniture DOUBLE VOTES FRIDAY & SATURDAY Buy a large Oxydol for 23c and get a small pkg. for lc. Olver's Grocery Stationery Patent Medicines School Supplies G. Mason & Son GET YOUR VOTES .From Hanna & Co. Ltd. QUEBEC COOK STOVE With Reservoir, High Clo=. set, Reg. $50.00 Clearing one only $39.00 Buchanan Hardware BLACK TEA 50c • Blends 65c Orange Pekoe 85c Christie's Grocery • Equip Your Car for Win- ter Heaters, Defrosters, Batt- eries. Merkley's Garage STOP THAT COUGH • WITH PINOL McAvoy's Drug Store Ladies are Sure of STYLE AND QUALITY at, the Rush Millinery Men's . Wear Store Bar Gains — Reduced Prices in Men's and Boys' Clothing and Underwear. H. E. hard' & Co. Men's Work Clothes, Und- erwear, Sweaters. You'll find It Pays to shop at King's. KING BROS. HYDRO LAMPS ARE THE BEST. Last Chance for Votes Hydro Shop Prepare your car for Winter Driving. Best of Workmanship at Crawford Garage DOUBLE VOTES THURSDAY, FRIDAY And SATURDAY Biggs' Grocery ANN World Wide News In Brief Form Roosevelt Hopes for Early,Trade Treaty Washington—President Roosevelt expressed the hope that a trade Treaty on' as , broad a basis as possible, would be completed at an early date between Canada and the United Stat- es. Prime Minister Mackenzie King, • who went to Washington last week, was an over -night guestat the .White House Friday. The .Premier is seek- ing information for a better trade treaty with the United .States, Dominion Revenues' tip Ottawa—Thanks ,,,to a betterment thus far of $11,000,000 in ordinary revenues, the. Dominion Government will have a "surplus on ordinary ac- count of several millions for the pre- sent fiscal year. Total ordinary rev- enue forthe first seven months, Ap- ril to October, inclusive is $226,000,- 000, as against $215,000,000 for the like period, of 1934, while total ordin- ary expenditure is $205,000,000, as against. $196,000,000 in the seven months ending October last year, Oppose Cut in Coal Duty • Ottawa—Anxious to retain their ad- vantage in the ,Canadian Market, re- presentatives of Welsh coal interests urged upon the Government that the duty on hard coal. entering Canada from the United States be not re- moved or reduced under any reciproc- ity pact that may be entered into with Washington, Invents Suit that Flies Banff—A model of the aluminium "flying suit" with which John Kro- pocz, Polish .inventor, hopes to revol- utionize aviation, was shown to news- papermen, Unable to speak English; the inventor, through ail interpreter, explained the principles of the model, and in emphatic manner declared it 1 had flown two and a half miles in a test. Asks Civil Divorce from Catholic Wife Montreal—Legal history was made here when. George Griffiths, a Protes- tant, sought in Superior Court a civil judgment arinullling his marriage to a Roman Catholic woman, on the grounds that the 'marriage had taken place before a Protestant clergyman and that it hadbeen annulled by the Roman Catholic Church. The case wasunique in that the Catholic par- ty to the wedding had obtained a canonical decree and the Protestant sought the civil decree, Underground Still Found) Havelock—Royal Canadian Mount- ed Police said they found an under- ground still on the property of Wm. -Stevenson here and have obtained a warrant for his arrest. The officers said they crawled through a narrow tunnel connecting the still chamber with the cellar of the house. They reported seizure of sixty gallons of mash. Boy Found Shot Dead Blenheim—The body of Peter -de Betue, 19 -year-old Hollander, who had resided in this district for some years ivith his parents, l,fr, and Mrs. Edward de Betue, was found lying on the floor of his home with a .gap- ing hole in his head and a shotgun lying by his side. The coroner could not state whether the shooting was accidental. Italian Speculators Jailed Rome --Six men were sentenced to five years' imprisonment in an effort to end speculation. The stores of oth- er merchants were closed temporar— ily, and the proprietors lost their membership in the Fascist Party Among those arrested were foreign exchange dealers, and, persons sus- pected. of speculation in foreign mon- ey and selling the lira below the of- ficial price. A coal dealer was held for cashing a cheque at Nice; France, Utilities Act Declared Void Baltimore — The 1935 Holding Company Act - designed to give the lJnited States Government power to reorganize the utility- industry—w_as held to be invalid "in its entirety." Government to Maintain Chorley ' Park for Present Provincial maintenance at Chorley Park, residence . of the Lieutenant - Governor, is to be carried on until Premier Hepburn returns, Acting Premier Harry C. Nixon announced. Though money votes for Government House upkeep expired on Nov, 1, the Acting Premier's announcement indi- cated upkeep would be continued for the time being. If the Government's later policy is to be announced it will be announced after the Premier's re- turn. Hull. Says U.S. Must Aid in Ending War Washington—In a broadcast ad- dress, intended to explain the United States' neutrality stand in the Italo- Ethiopian conflict, Secretary of State Hull made a plea for wider discret- ionary powers for :President Roose- velt in directing foreign affairs in times of international disturbance, His suggestion was interpreted b.y some observers as paving the way for an Administrative request to the next Congress for a more far-reaching, but less rigid neutrality law than the pre- sent act, whicheeicpires at the end of February. Accidentally Shot 12 -Year -Old Brother Leamington—Jack • Ednionstou, 12 - year -old son of Mr, and Mrs, Rich- ard lydmonsott, was gravely injured when a shotgun, in the hands of his elder brother, Dick, accidentally ex- ploded. According to reports of the accident, the two boys were preparing for bed when the elder brother pick- ed up his father's shotgun for the purpose of cleaning it, unaware that the gun was loaded. Tories Want Convention The Toronto Conservative organi- zation has called for an Ontario "leadership" convention at the earliest possible date, it was reported in Tor- onto. A resolution demanding the convention, it was reported, has been passed by the Central Conservative Association, Toronto. The move runs counter to previous hints of a 1936 meeting, and indicated, Conservatives said last night, a rising demand for an immediate nomination meeting. Arrested, Charged with Murder of,, Ruth Taylor Harry O'Donnell, 25, of Hollywood Crescent, Toronto, was arrested and charged with the murder of Ruth Taylor, who was killed in a muddy,. rainsoaked ravine in Toronto Mott- day last week. He was arrested on Wednesday about noon at the garage at which he worked, O'Donnell's de- fence counsel states he hae evidence that will free his client of this charge while the Toronto police claim that they have now evidence against the alleged murderer. Thousands attend- ed the funeral of Miss Taylor on Fri- day afternoon. "Billy" Sunday Passes Chicago—The Rev. . William. A. (Billy) Sunday, 72, well-known evan- gelist, died, suddenly of angina pec- toris, at the home of a brother-in- law here. ,Sunday, who came here several days ago from Winona Lake, Md; dined. with his wife and Mr. and Mrs. William J. Thompson, his bro- ther-in-law and sister, He went up- stairs shortly before 8 p.m,, after complaining of illness, and died be- fore a physician arrived. The Rev, William A. Sunday, familiarly known throughout the country as "Billy" Sunday, was the originator of the most dramatic and sensational type of religious service ever introduced to the American people. Turning.: from professional baseball when he was at tate height of his career, he became one of the most successful evangelists in the country, and even the large cities were unable to pro- vide auditoriums of sufficient capac- ity to accommodate the crowds that sought admission to his revival meet- ings. rti Tara's Low Tax Rate At the session of, the Tara Council the 'tax rate of 26 mills was struck for 1936• This is probably the lowest rate of any incorporated village in the province, The finances of the municipality -are in good shape. Charles Muir, of Goderich, Dead Charles Muir, aged 47, who was re- vived on October 27 by an injection of adrenalin, after all apparent signs of life had vanished, has passed away. Mr. Muir was the victim of a stroke on October 24th. He had been in poor health the last four years and sank rapidly after the attack. On Oc- tober 27 it was thought Mr. Muir was dead, but he rallied- after an injection of adrenalin and lived two weeks. Nof theEWS DISTRICT Wm. Little Injured by Fall Mr. W. Little, the Brussels, Mor- ris and Grey lineman, on Thursday morning fell from a telephone pole breaking his left wrist, a finger of the right hand was also injured and sev- eral ribs believed to be broken. Want Speed Cop on No. 9 An effort is being put forth to have highway No. 9 from Teviotdale to Kincardine, approximately 50 miles, patrolled by a traffic officer, as resi- dents along this highway are much perturbed by'drivers of motor vehic- les who, knowing that it is not pat- rolled, operate their cars in a manner dangerous to the public. Again Scoutmaster at Lucknow Dr. R. J. Bowen, Scoutmaster at Lucknow during the past year, has resigned his position owing to pro- fessionaI duties. The position is be- ing taken over by Clyde Reid who had charge of the Lucknow troop some 12 years ago. Listowel Man Nearly Suffocated Clark 1Vliller of Listowel, a relief station agent at Drumbo, was report- ed much improved at Paris Hospital after a narrow escape from asphyxi- ation. Miller has been sleeping in an automobile camping -trailer heated by' an oil stove. He failed to report for duty and -a man sent to investigate found him unconscious on the trailer camp cot, overcome by fumes from the stove. He was revived and taken to hospital. Deer Visits Goderich A fine buck deer paid an early morning visit to Goderich Thursday, reaching Victoria St. by way of New- gate. It wa sseen at about 7.45 a.m. by David Sproul and C. M. Robert- son. Mr. Sproul shouted to attract Mr. Robertson's attention to the ani- mal and it took fright and sailed into Tom Kneeshaw's yard to disappear as mysteriously as it had made its, appearance. • Grey Township Lady Buried The funeral ofMrs. s Hector Mc- Quarrie took place from her home "Mount Grey" on the 4th Con., Grey Township, on Thursday afternoon. The pallbearers were: W. L. McQuar- rie, Edgar Harrison, Elmer McQuar- rie, Frank Stretton, Herbert Stretton, Glen Wright. Mr. Penrose, minister of Roe's Church of which Mrs. Mc- Quarrie was a member, officiated, at the home and graveside. ,Interment was made in the family plot in Brus- sels Cemetery. Reeve of Seaforth Taken by Death Mr. W. W. Crosier, for the past two years reeve of Seaforth, and that town's representative on the County Council, passed away at his h'oine in Seaforth, early Tuesday morning last week, after anillness which has ex- tended over a period of time and has been a most painful one. Mr. Crosier was a popular member of Heron County Council, to which he devoted a great deal of time. The funeral was held on Thursday. Five Lambs in Eight Months Thos. Neitherout of the Township of Melancthon has a pet ewe which sprang a surprise the other day by presenting her owner with two lambs which is an out of the ordinary feat PAGE T for this time of the year. Early last March this same ewe had three lambs, Five lambs in eight months is a record hard to beat,—Arthur En- terprise -News. Some Fine Wood Carving- Mr. Roy Jacobs, who has developed a skill in wood carving which, win- ounts almost to genius, has added several more works of art to his al- ready numerous and interesting col- lection. In addition to the covered wagon which was displayed some time ago, in Mr. R. McMane's store window and which excited much fav- orable comment among those who saw it, there is now on display at Mr. N. A. Zimmerman's office a minia- ture coal dealer's team and sleigh carved from wood. In this, as in his, previous work, he shows ;a splendid sense of proportion and meticulous attention to detail. -Milverton Sun. Enlarging Creamery Plant Thompson Bros., proprietors of the Teeswater and Mildmay Creameries, have completed arran.geemnts for the construction of a large addition to the Mildmay plant. The new build- ing will be 31x60 feet, and two stor- eys high, and will be used principal- ly for cold storage purposes.—Mild- may Gazette. A Close Call Irwin Lobsinger, of local service station fame, narrowly missed becom- ing a candidate for the "Pearly Gate, and Golden" as he was motoring to Chesley in his Ford roadster and was rearing the Vesta locality, a bullet suddenly zinged past his nose so close that he could almost smell the pow- der, and penetrated the mica of the curtain alongside him.—Walkerton Herald -Times. Tax Sale Held at Palmerston The J. and G. `Watt property at the corner of Main -and Toronto sts., was the only property disposed of at the tax sale held at the Library Hall here on Wednesday. The purchaser of the above property received the parcel of land for the amount of $138.07, Ten •properties were placed on the auction block on Wednesday and •nine of these will be placed be- fore the public at the adjourned tax sale on Wednesday, Nov. 20th. — Palmerston Observer. Has 80th Birthday Mrs. Annie Caesar, of concession 4,. Kinloss, celebrated her 80th birthday at dinner with her daughter, Mrs. Rodger Corrigan and family and her son, Henry Caesar, with whom she makes her home. Mrs. Caesar was born in Ireland and came to Canada in her early life and since her mar- riage, 58 years ago, has resided on her farm in Kinloss. Mr. Caesar died when the family was young and upon Mrs. Caesar's shoulders fell the res- ponsibility, of providing and caring. for the home. Hensall Drug Store Broken Into Thieves broke into A. W. E. Hemp - hill's drug and fancy goods store in Hensall late Wednesday or early Thursday morning, but after disturb- ing xriech of .the stock, left, apparent- ly with little loot, The till was open- ed but no cash was left there at night and with , Mr. Hemphill out of the village, no definite check-up could be made of what stock was missing. Sentenced for Thefts After expressing the opinion that Edgar Durr, 28, of Parkhill, was the ringleader of a group of four men found guilty of thefts in. Huron Coun- ty, Magistrate J. A. Makins sentenced the young man to three years in Portsmouth Penitentiary. Sentence• was concurrent on each of seven charges. Durr has yet, to face a num- ber of. Middlesex township theft charges. It was his third sentence for theft in the last 12 years. Bruce Deanery A.YIP,A. The annual rally and banquet of Bruce Deanery .A.Y.P.A. was held in= the town hall, Lucknow, with 175. delegates present. The hall was dec- orated in the colors of the A.Y.P.A.,. blue and white . Branches represented. were: ;Kincardine, Southampton, Rip- ley, Port Elgin, Lions Head, Hanov- er, Chesley, Kinlough, Pine River;. Walkerton and Lucknow. The teacher was taking a lesson in grammar. Will Smith's turn came round. "Willie," said the teacher, "correct this sentence: 'My book ain't here.' Willie pondered for a moment and then said: "Please, sir, it should be 'isn't' instead of `ain't' because ain't ain't no word." Sambo: "What do you, go to school for, Nig?" Nig: "I'se go to school to improve. my brains." Sambo—"Brains! you ain't got no, brains. If your brains were dynamite, and they doubled themselves every year, and then exploded on a windy day they wouldn't blow your hat off." 0 CHOOSE RATES '1.50 $ to 50 SINGLE WIER ,A ,10 1118 Al to oAA AAA ,11 A 1A A11 wau M ontrea t-1 n,ro nt ROt ,ESTER BBF VL, F.q O ERIE TELS 1 • CONOl4Y AtODERH FIREPROOF .. NOTELS CONVENTr LOCATED P EASY RARIIRKFAOuiuEs Hydro Range C a mpaign 20% Off Regu ar Prices SMALL DOWN PAYMENT. 2 YEARS TO COMPLETE PAYMENT Also Range Wiring financed under above plan,. New Low Prices on all reliable makes of Electric Ranges. CALL AT YOUR O R HYDRO SHOW FOR FULL INFORMATION. Wingham Utilities Commission