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The Wingham Advance Times, 1932-08-18, Page 1With Which is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News, Single Copies Five Cents. WINGFIAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 18th, 1932 Subscriptions $2.00 Per Tear. MANY PRIZES WON BY BOWLERS Win Second Prize at Teeswater Teeswater held their first annual tournament on their new greens with an entry of 20 rinks. A local rink composed of Geo. Williams, C. P. Smith, W. A. Campbell and "M, Rae, tied a Brussels rink for first place, and in the play-off won second prize which was tables. Win Doubles at Listowel 'Last Wednesday the Listowel 'Bowling Club held a Twilight Tour- nament of Doubles. Two pair re- presented the local club, O. Thomp- son and Jack IVlason were successful in winning blankets, as first prize. Bowlers First and Second at Lucknow Four pair of bowlers entered in the 'Twilight Doubles at Lucknow last )Friday night and captured first and ':second prizes. W. Miller end A, M, -Cra'aford took first prize, blankets, with 3 wins and a plus of 18. B. Por- ter and D. Rae came second with 3 wins and a plus of. 17, and carried .home pairs of flannelette sheets. The ,other two rinks, Taylor and Wilson, Hamilton and Pollock, were not suc- cessful in getting in the money. Win Trebles at Goderich Forty rinks took part in a Twilight •of Irish Trebles held. at Goderich on .Monday night. Six rinks from here represented the local club and were ,successful in winning first and fourth •prizes. W. McCool, O. Thompson .and Jack Mason carried off first hon- ors, blankets; and A. Taylor, W. Campbell and E. Nash, took fourth prize, magazine trough. J. Mason's rink had three wins and a full plus of 36 and the Nash rink 3 wins and a plus of 17. The four other rinks were not so lucky, but enjoyed a splendid evening of bowling. Attending Dominion Tournament A rink made up of the following players, Murray Rae, C. Chapman, A. Taylor and A. M. Crawford, skip, are attending the Dominion Lawn Bowling Tournament which is being held in Toronto this week. Orange Decoration Service The Annual Decoration Service of L. U. L. 794, Will be held in the Wingham Cemetery, on Sunday next at 3 o'clock: Members of the lodge will meet at the lodge room at 2,30 p.m. and from there proceed to the {Cemetery. WEDDINGS Hinton - Cunningham Miss Marguerite Cunningham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Cun- ningham, of Belgrave, Ont., became the bride of Mr. Lloyd Hinton, son , of Mrs. Hinton and the late Mr. R. W. Hinton, of Grand Valley, Ont., at a ceremony performed Thursday in .St. James' church, Swansea, Wales, the Rev. Canon W. T. Havarti offic- iating. On their return to Canada from the British Isles, . Mr. and Mrs. Hinton will reside at 65 Douglas Cres., Toronto, Bosman - Walker The wedding took place on Friday •of Erma Isabel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Walker, of Burlington, to Mr. John A. Bosman, 'son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bosman, Bluevale, The wedding took place at the home of the bride's parents, where Miss Margaret Gastle played the wedding music. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore white georg- ette trimmed with Battenberg lace, white tulle veil trimmed with orange blossom, and carried sweetheart ros- es and lily of the valley, She wore the gift of the groom, a diamond bar pin, Miss Laura Gunby, bridesmaid, wore a gown of flowered chiffon with 'embroidered hat to match. She carried a bouquet of sweet peas and maiden hair fern. Mr. Robert Muir of Wingp.arri, was best man. After the cereriwtiny a buffet luncheon was served at the house, where the brid- e's mother received, wearing black and white chiffon, The groom's mo- ther also received, in brown lace ov- er crepe de chine. The bride and groom left t`or a trip to Bermuda, and on their return will reside at Dutton, where the groom is princi- pal of the high school. For travell- ing,the bride wore a gray o ossum.- g Y p trimmed suitith matching ccess- w ga titles,• GALBRAITH BUSINESS CHANGES HANDS Mr. .John Galbraith in Business 44 Years Ii, John Galbraith has'sold his business and building on " Josephine Street to Jack McKay. Mr. Galbraith has been a a resident of this district during his entire life. Born in :How - ick Township near Gorrie, he has been a resident of Wingham for the. past fifty-two years. It was forty- four years ago that he first started in business, and has been operating his store in the same stand ever sin- ce, with the exception that ten years ago he sold his business to Jack Hanna and ten months later bought it back. The store is at present closed for stock -taking, but will open shortly under the new proprietor, "Jack Mc- Kay. LOCAL AND PERSONAL `Mr:. Jack Schaffter, of Brantford, visited in town recently. Mr. Wilfred Ellacott spent his va- cation at has. home in town. Miss Hazel Brandon, of MitcheII, was a visitor in town last week. Call 37, Wingham Inn, for special orders of Cake, Cookies and Pastry. Mrs. John MacLea;wt and daughter, Agnes, are spending a week at Grand Bend. Mr. and Mrs. George Smith and family are on vacation at Grand Bend. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. McKinney, of London, were visitors in town last week. Miss Irene Sutton is visiting with friends in London, for a couple of weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Hudson, of Palmerston, were visitors in town last week, Miss Irene Allen, Cottam, is vis- iting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Allen. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Bundscho and son, Billy, of Shakespeare, are visit- ing in town. Mrs. A. L. Posliff is visiting this week with relatives in Walkerville and Kingsville. Miss Margaret Bryce and Miss A. Johnston are visiting with their aunt, Mrs. Geo. Casemore. Mr. Sheldon P. Baker left for the West on Monday to visit with his brother and sister, in Alberta. • Miss M. Fuller and Miss Horne, of Toronto, visited with Dr. and Mrs. A. T, Ford over the week -end. Miss Myrtle Isard, of Toronto, spent the week -end at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Isard. Mr, James Dawson and son, Har- vey, of Detroit, Mich,, are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Baker. Miss Ann Irwin of the Post Office Staff, has returned from three •weeks' vacation at Bewdley, on Rice Lake. Mr, and Mrs, James Elliott, Sault Ste. Marie, are spending a week vis- iting friends in and around Wing - ham. Mr. and Mrs. R. Lee, also Mr. and Mrs. R, Lee, Jr., of Detroit, spent Sunday reneiving acquaintanc- es in town. Dr. R. K. Magee, of Brampton, and Dr. Agnes Moffatt spent the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Crawford. Mrs. Norman Murray and daugh- ter, Marlyn, of Toronto, is visiting at the home of her parents, Mr, and Mrs. J. Isard. Miss Rea Caneron; of Toronto, is spending a month's vacation with her sister, Mrs. Robert Currie Sr„ Wingham, and Mrs. William Twain ley, Ashfield. Rev. T. H, and .Mrs, Jones, of, Smooth Rock Falls, visited over the week'end at the home of John . E. Felts, and left Monday for their cot- tage at Woodland Beach, Their son accompanied them; •after spentlieg' a pleasant three weeks' holiday with Elliot Fells, Mrs. E. A. Hatninond acid son, Robert, of Sottth Bend,'Indiana, who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ino. Kerr, left for their home this week. Robert expects to enter Purdue 'Uni- versity at Lafayette, in the School of Electrical Engineering, this fall. Mr. Hammond, w ho spent his vacation with his family here, returned about tett days 'ago. HURON LEGAL DEAN MARKS HIS 84th BIRTHDAY pn Sunday, August 14th, Mr. A., Morton attained his 84th birth- day, and with 56 years of continuous service as a barrister in Wingham, he ranks as the dean of legal frater- nity of Huron Coun mt Born in Lanarkshire, Scotland, he came as a boy to Canada, in 1852, being a resident of Chinguacousy Township, Peel County, He studied law in Brampton and Toronto, grad- uating in 1876, and has been a resi- dent of Wingham since that time. He has been active in municipal work, serving one year as Reeve and as Mayor for two years. Flowers are Mr. • Morton's hobby, and many look to hint for advice in the Hor- ticultural field. Congratulation messages received were many and the Advance -Nimes' also wishes him many more years to spend among his flowers. Takes Course in Ottawa . Capt. Neil McLean left last Satur- day for Ottawa, where he will take a month's course in small arms/ At The Royal Service Station Wingham, Shares, Soles And Landsides for all makes of Plows. Prompt, Honest, Courteous Service, Always. Homiith & Bennett Phone 174W. Fall and Fractures Rib Betty McKibbon was . swinging on the branch of a tree in front of the McKibbon cottage at Kincardine last Wednesday, when unfortunately, the limb snapped and threw her onto the cement sidewalk, fracturing one of her ribs. It was feared she was more seriously injured, but further exam- ination' proved otherwise. Twilight Festival Thursday Eve'g. A good evening's entertainment can be yours if ypu attend the "Twi- light Festival" in Town Park, Thurs- day evening. A• bang-up softball game is a part of an interesting pro- gramme of Band IVIusic, Concert Sel- ections, Scotch Comedian Numbers, Male Quartette and Solos. Program commences at 6.15 p.m. Jitney dan- cing in the Arena after programme. Steal Gas From Pumps Some time during Monday night fifteen gallons of gas were stolen from the Diagonal Road Service Sta- tion, formerly. Abell's, now operated by J. E. Nicol. The thieves "forced the lock on one of the pumps only to find the tank empty. They then smashed the lock bar on another pump and helped 'themselves. Evi- dently these people were petty thiev- es as the tank Contained a consider- able quantity of gasoline but they on- ly took what was necessary for their immediate requirements, Trousseau Tea for Miss Ruth Armstrong A very pretty trottsseau tea was held on Wednesday, August 10th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Arm- strong, Catherine St., in honor of their daughter, Miss Ruth Armstrong who welcomed her guests in the liv- ing room. Little Frances Robinson then conducted then upstairs, where Miss Agnes Louttit showed the trousseau. They then repaired to the prettily decorated dining-rootn where a dainty luncheon was served by Mrs. Armstrong, Miss Lenore Tay- lor and Mrs. J. E. Robinson, while Mrs. R. J. Hueston, of Gorrie, pour- ed tea. The bride-to-be has been the recipient of many beautiful gifts. Her girl friends also held a miscellaneous shower at the home two weeks ago. SILVERTOWNS WIN BY LARGE SCORE On Tuesday evening Merkley's Sil- vertowns journeyed to Alma to play a team from St. Clemens, and carne home winners again. The first game between the AIma Leafs and the Ow- en Sound Wawanekas was won by the Alma team, by a large score. The St. Clemens boys could not connect with Jardine's offerings, get- ting only 2 hits off him, while ,four home runs by Brown, Taman, 'Gray' and Jardine, piled up the runts for the Silvertowns. This game was played tinder the flood lights and the boys turned in g J'' a good performance, as it was the first time several of them had play- ed under the lights. SINGLES TROPHY WON AT LONDON Wingham Takes First in Both First and Third Events At the annual Singles Bowling Tournament at London held last Sat- urday for the Woodman of the World Trophy, Alex. Crawford was successful in winning this beautiful trophy and first prize, a silver tea service. A record entry of 92 took A. M. Crawford. part in the play but at the game of singles they all finished back of Alex. W. Miller also Made a very cre- ditable showing, placing first in the third event, the prize being an elec- tric clock. •Murray Rae and C. P. Smith also took part in this tourney but were not successful in getting in the mon- ey. VETERAN MINISTER PASSES IN 82ND YEAR Rev. N. Wellwood Spent Early Life Near Wingham Rev. Nathaniel Wellwood, veteran Methodist minister, passed away on Saturday at his residence in' Rich- mond Hill in his eighty-second year. Few ministers in the Province were more widely known, and since he en- tered the ministry of. the Primitive Methodist Church, sixty-one years ago, he served in turn 'at Reach Township, Etobicoke, Collins Bay, St. datharines, Bracebridge, Sand- ford, Queensville, Scarboro Junction, Epsom, Innisfil, Orillia, . Meaford, Thornbury, Richmond Hill, Dundalk, Eglinton, Mount Albert and Graven- hurs t. He was born of Irish parentage in Lanark County, on March 19, 1850, and came to Huron County as a boy of eight, with his father, Is ho hewed out a farm from the forests near Wingham. His retirement came in 1915, and since that time the late Mr, Well - wood had lived at Richmond Hill, where he was affectionately known as the "Grand Old Man." Despite his retirement, he served on the Concord circuit during the period of the war, in the absence of a regular minister. When he finally gave up his ministerial career, ' he showed considerable interest in York Coun- ty, and was a leading member of the York Pioneer and Historical Society. He had also been a member of the since 1878, having joined the order at Kingston. Surviving are his widow, one dau- ghter and three sous, one of whom, Rev. Harold E. Wellwood, is now pastor of Central United Church, of Weston. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon, when members' of the Toronto Cent•e Presbytery at- tended in, a body. ,Interment was made at, .Aurora Cemetery, Mr: W. Wellwood, of Minnie St.,. is a nephew and Mrs. Frank Howson a ncmce of the. late Rev, Mr, Well- wood. BRUSSELS PAPER SOLD TO STRAT- FORD MAN -'9The Brussels Post has changed hands, the new proprietor being Mr, Kennedy of Stratford, son of A. R, Kennedy, editor of the Beacon -Her- ald, Stratford./ The Post o has been in possession of the Kerrs for over fifty years, be- ing purchased by the late W. H. Kerr from McGilhaddy Bros., who later took over the Goderich Signa/ Fol- lowing the death of Mr. Kerr, Sr., in 1925, he was succeeded by his son J. Leslie Kerr, who had published the Clinton New Era for several years prior to its amalgamation with the News -Record. The disposal of The Post was made necessary owing to the sudden death of J. Leslie Kerr last April, The new proprietor, who has also purchased the Post Block, takes im- mediate possession. Public School Opens 'Sept. 1st The Public School will open on Thursday, Sept. 1st and not the day :,iter Labor Day as has been the case some other years. Will Occupy Pulpit at St. Andrew's Church Rev. Wm. Patterson of Knox and Eadies' Presbyterian Churches, will preach at the morning and evening services in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, C.N.R. Earnings The gross revenues of the Canad- ian National Railways for the week ending August 7th, 1932, Were $2,- 460,941, as compared with $3,257,- 132, for the corresponding period in 1931, a decrease of $796,191. Teeswater Vs. Wingham The scheduled game with Teeswat- er two weeks ago was rained. out. This game will be played Friday af- ternoon of this week at 5 p.m. Tees - water is fighting for a place in the play-offs and this will be a real hot game.' If Wingham wins this game they will tie Kincardine for first place. Be at the Town Park Friday anti, cheer the boys to victory, Church Service and Decoration Bluevale L. O. L. 766 will hold their annual Church Service and De- coration on Sunday; August 28th, at 3.00 pan. in the United Church and 4.15 p.m. at Bluevale Cemetery. The committee in charge have been for- tunate in securing Bro. J. H. Geog- hegan, of Lucknow, and Bro. Wm. Patterson of Bluevale, as guest speakers, for the occasion. Listowel Salvation Army Band will provide the music for the procession and as- sist the Orange Male Choir with Bra. Jno. McMichael, of Wingham, as soloist. A cordial invitation is extended to a11. Plowmen's Meeting A meeting of the directors' of the South Bruce Branch of the Ontario Plowmen's Association was held in Teeswater last Saturday night, with directors present from Kinloss, Hur- on, Brant and Culross Tarps. Con- siderable discussion took place, re amalgamating with North Bruce As- sociation, but it was finally decided to carry on as usual this year. The 1932 match will be held in Huron Twp. this year, and an organization meeting will be held in Ripley on Aug. 24th, to make all plans, etc, The following committee was ap- pointed to approach their respective township council for grants: -- Cul- ross, Robt. Colvin; Greenock, Jos. Carter; Carrick, Norm. Schmidt; Brant, Herb. Schnurr; Kincardine, Lawrence Stirling; Huron, Robert Geddes; Kinloss, F. G. Moffat. Ev- ery member is expected to endeavor to get as many memberships and donations as possible. — Teeswater News, LAKESIDE LEAGUE STANDING Won Lost P. C. Kincardine ' ...,.,.,,.-6 2 .750 Wingham . 5 2 .714 Teeswater 4 3 .571 Lneknow 4 4 .500 Ripley ... 0 8 .000 Above includes games played an Tuesday, Aug. 16th in which Luck - now defeated Ripley 9-2, and Tees - water defeated Kincardine 12-11. If Wingham defeats Teeswater Friday, they will be tied with Kineard%ne for first place. OUT ON $2000 BAIL ---IS REMANDED Criminal Negligence Charge Laid Against Driver Allan McConnell, Woodstock, ap- peared. in Goderich Police Court charged 'with, criminal negligence, He. was remanded and released on $2000 bail. Allan McConnell was the driv- er of the car which overturned at Belgrave and. as -a result his father, John A. McConnell; .of Toronto, was killed and his four-year-old son had his leg' fractured, and is confined to Hospital here. Will Preach at the United Church Rev. R. J. McCormick, of Hamil- ton, will have charge of both morn- ing and evening services in the Unit- ed Church on Sunday next, Aug. 21. Wingham's Population 1959 The total population of Wingham according to the census on June 1, 1931, was 1959, of which Anglicans numbered 422, Baptists 124, Presby- terians' 562, Roman Catholics 118, and the United Church 696. The bal- ance is divided up among several other denominations, Women's Institute Presents Award. At the last regular meeting of the local Institute, Benson Hamilton, pupil of Entrance class of Wingham Public School, was the recipient of a cheque for five dollars. Each year, the Institute awards five dollars to the pupil obtaining the highest mark in our school at the June Entrance Examinations. We congratulate Ben- son in his endeavor and the Women's Institute in their practical interest in the work of our school. Sentence Suspended on Two Howick Boys Suspended sentence of two years in a reformatory, upon payment of court costs, was handed out to t•svo' Howick Township young men, who pleaded guilty to breaking into the farmhouse of Peter Dickert and stealing a quantity of wine. A cel- lar door was forced at night and when the wine was secured it was hidden in a bush, where it was re- covered. unmolested. Accused were given a stiff lecture by Magistrate Reid. The charge was laid by Coun- ty Constable Galloway, of Gorrie. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. and Mrs, Roy McGee spent Wednesday last in Hamilton. Miss Mary Coultcs, Toronto, vis- ited with Mrs. Thos. Deans. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. M. Spittall are spending two weeks at Mount For- est. Mr. Palmer Morden, of Toronto, is visiting with his daughter, Mrs. J. Campbell. Miss Blanche Irwin, Toronto, is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Jackson. Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Sutton, North Bay, is visiting the former's sister, Miss L. Sutton. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Young, To- ronto, spent the week -end with friends in town. Mrs, Agnew and Miss Edith, of London, are visiting the former's sis- ter, Miss L. Sutton. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Ingles and slaughter, of Dundas, visited with IVIr. and Mrs. E. J. Nash. Mr, and Mrs. Alex, Alderson and Miss Kerr, of Hamilton, visited last week with Mrs. A. E. Porter. Mr, and Mrs. R. Beach and little son, and Mr. and Mrs, 13. Scott spent the past week with Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Dyer. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Greer and fam- ily, of Haggersville, visited over the week-endw ith W. J. and Mrs. Greer of town. Miss Margaret Piper returned to Toronto on Monday, after holidaying for a couple of weeks at the home of her parents, Mrs. Phil. Dyer and son, John, have returned to Detroit after spend- ing the past few weeks with Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Dyer. Mr, ,and Mrs. Gordon^Yound, and Mr, and Mrs. George C. 'ii'oung, of Toronto, visited this week -end with Mr, and Mrs. J. Hanna, Mts. H. J. Hoose and slaughter, Caroline, returned to New York on Saturday, after spending the past five. weeks at the home of her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Jss, Haugh. ACCIDENT ON BLUEVALE ROAD Two boys from Listowel, driving, a rented car, were proceeding toward Wingham, having passed Bluevale,. and as they were nearing Dave .Jew- itt's gate, turned out to pass a truck, and the car nosed -dived' into the;. ditch and turned over. Bassett, the driver of the car, was not hurt, but a lad riding with hint had his knee • cut and a' rib broken, Ambrose Zet- ler brought them :into W nghani where they received medical atten- tion from Dr, Colborne. They were driven back to Listowel by W, Gray, where they notified the owner of the car, Jack 'McIntyre, of the : accident. The car was badly damaged, glass broken, front fenders bent, rear axle bent, and a rear wheel badly twisted. The car was taken back to Listowel by Mr. McIntyre for repairs. OBITUARY William John Mitchell' After a year of i11 health, there passed to his reward William John Mitchell at his residence in Howick Township on Wed., August 10th, Deceased, who would have been 78 had he lived until Sunday, Aug. 14, was the eldest of a family of nine children. He was the first white child born in the township of Turn - berry, his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs, Andrew Mitchell, being anon, the first pioneers of the county. He was a successful farmer during his active years and served the township of Turnberry as a councillor for sev- • orals years. His was a kind disposi- tion with a ready willingness to help all who were in need and those who were his friends will always hold his memory in respect. He was of Scot- tish descent, a staunch Liberal in politics, and a member of the Wrox- eter Presbyterian Church before the Union. He was twice married, his first wife was Miss Catharine McTavish, his second, Mrs. Wm. Westlake. Be- sides his widow, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. T. Meahan (Ma- bel); two grandchildren, Jack and Mary, of Wroxeter. Also one sister, Mrs. W. G. Elliott (Annie), of Man., three brothers, James of Wash., U, S.; Robt. of Wingham, and Charles of B.C. Two sisters, Mrs. Andrew FurtneY (Agnes) and Mrs. R. MC - Michael (Mary), and two. brothers, Matthew and Franc: predeceased him. several years ago. The funeral service which was largely attended, was meld from his late home on Friday, August 12th, to Wroxeter Cemetery. It was con- ducted by Rev. Finlay, of Wroxeter United Church. The many floral tri._ butes showed the high esteem in which the deceased was held. The pall -bearers were: Messrs. T, Mc- Michael, C. lfuir, J. Harris, R. Mc- Michael, C. Henning and A. E. Gall- aher. Friends and relatives were present at the funeral from Detroit, Hensal, Mitchell, Forest, Molesworth, Lis- towel, Wingham, Stratford, Goderich and Whitechurch. Miss Sarah Dodds Tragic were the circumstances sur-. rounding the death of Miss Sarah Dodds, Wroxeter, which occurred Saturday night or Sunday morning, neighbors found the body at the rear of the lot. The deceased, who had lived alone, had a serious heart at- tack some months ago. She was placed. with neighbors and cared for up to about a month ago, when her health was somewhat improved, and she was returned to her own home, She had been to tea with a friend and returned home. Evidently fear.: ing another attack some time during the night, she attempted to inake her way to neighbors through a back way, but was overcome and 'had been ' dead some time when found: The Coroner was called and the body re- moved to the house. Circumstances compelled her to 'earn her living as best she could; and often had noth ing more than tate bare necessities of life, but was seldom if ever heard to complain, but accepted her lot in life in her usual patient way. Not having any relations in' the vicinity she was kindly remembered with flowers by friends, the church and the Women's Institute, .She was a consistent "member of the Anglican Church and seldom missed an oppot• tun ty to attend the servicer, Ata a short service in the Clittteh ';t'm.s., day afternoon, the remain 'were ]aict toy rest itt the Wroxeter cemetery,