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The Wingham Advance Times, 1928-02-23, Page 1'Single Copies, Five Cents. THE GRIM REAPER'S RICH HARVEST Frank Lewis Following an illness of several -months, Frank Lewisdied Thursday 'night, at his home, on Edward street. Be v.as born at Dorchester, near London, in 1867, a son of the late 'Mr, and Mrs, Francis Lewis.. When yowl' man he 'was very active, but ii his early twenties he had the ells - 'fortune to hurt his back, which left Tim a cripple the rest of his life.: Un - ',Ale to walk heetsed a wheeled chair -to nnove„about, and when weather per- mitted fitted wase always regular in atten- ^dance at church services, A great reader ofthe better class. of 1. books, he had a mind well stored with val- uable information, and proved a most &entertaining conversationalist. He was a member of the St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, of which he was an elder. One brother, Edwin, of -Wingham, and one sister, Ruth, sur- vive. Funeral services were conduct eecl at his late residence on Monday af- 2ernoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. Dr. Per- rie. Interment men k` t to eng place in the "Wingham cemetery. John Sadler Duckett Residents of the Wingham district will be sorry to learn of the death of _John Sadler Duckett, who succumbed to an attack of pneumonia in the General Hospital, Regina; ;Sask., on Thursday, February 9th. He was 66 ,years old. Mr. Duckett was well known near Wingham, as he farmed many years ^on the land now occupied by George Day.. He moved out to Saskatoon in aga4,^where he bought a farm at Glen- -aeon. For the past two years, how-' ever, he had retired from an active life and resided in Regina. The funeral took place on 'Satur- •day, Feb. lath, 'Rev, W; H. Adcock of St. Matthew's Church conducting .;the service, and interment took place in the Regina cemetery.. Many floral tributes were sent to the final cere- mony, and it was attended by a large ,group of friends. • Mourning the deceased are Mrs. Duckett and two daughters, Dorothy .and Audrey. A son, Lloyd John Du •ckett died. in Wingliam before Mr. Duckett wente to the West. Mrs. M. Huffman, There passed away on Feb. x4th in Winnipeg General Hospital after a 'bout two months” illness, Mrs, M. .Huffman, formerly Miss Margaret. Dawson. Deceased leaves to mourn .her, two daughters,' Mrs. Lawson and .Mrs. Mooney of Winnipeg, and two brothers, Jim of Manitoba; and Will &of Whitechurch; also three sister, Mrs. Dowd and Mrs. H. Greig of. Brantford, and Mrs. John Craig sr., •of Whitechurch. Interment took i Alameda, at Sisk. Mr. Huff- man died nineteen years ago, and af- derwards. Mrs, Huffman kep.ii a nery shop in Wingham. Many old friends will remember her. Miss Margaret Buchanan Miss Margaret Buchanan gassed a- way at her home - on the 16th con - .cession, Grey township, on Wednes- day night, following an illness of sev- eral weeks. Although in her •73rd. year Miss Bluchanan had beer{ very .active in her home until the time of her illness and had lived alone since .the death of her brother, Jahn, some four years ago. She is survived by ane brother, Alexander Buchanan, of .the 16th concession, Grey, who was in Kitchener hospital when his sister .died. The funeral was held on Sat- urday from her late home. GREY 'rWP. WOMAN DIES IN ENGLAND t A cable message was received from England on Saturday, stating that Mrs. John Purvis, until recently a well known resident of the dth con- ,cession of Grey township, had died suddenly from pneumonia. Last fall Mr, and Mrs, Purvis loft for a visit with old friends in Englanad, and the sad news canoe with.a great shock to the family cif two daughters and three sons, all residing in this locality, Initertnent will be tirade in the .old country. The annual meeting of the 13elgrave Rifle Club will be held in the Hotel, Belgravc, on 'Tuesday, March 6th, at 8 p.m. Election of officers iied other business will be transacted. 5. A. Young, Captain, Hr.rV7 „r1 ere ew x�,m lrl+TeIs a,!N ri With Which is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vid :tte and Wroxeter Nei WINGHAM, ONT., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd, 1928 WHAT FRY •& BLACKH, LL LTD. LOAN MEANS TO WINGHAM RATEPAYERS Thoughtful citizens are giving the 3 $l000 $390 $ 90 proposed loan to Fry & Blackhall 4 $z000 $36o $135 Limited a good deal of consideration 5 $x000 $330 $i8o and thought, and the more this is done 6 $xoob $3oo $225 the stronger grows the favor of gran- 7 • $x000$ $o 27 $27o ting the request. This paper holds 8 $x000 $240. $3i$ no brief to support the project by the9' $ $ x000 $210 $36o people interested, nor has any one on to $x000 $x80 $405 their behalf, directly or indirectly ax $x000 $t5o $450 asked any favors. What is wanted is 12 $loon $tao. "$495 a fair presentation of the proposition, 13 $x000 $ 90 $540 and an idea of its effect on various 14 $x000 $ 6o $585. interests of the town, �5 $i000 $ 30 $630 It must be admitted that the more profitable industries a town can ga- ther or hold the better for business generally, and the town in particular. The more families, the better kr the business men, and incidently a better demand for homes. It takes a certain stated sum yearly to provide and maintain, all our civic improvements and local administration. An amount that wifl not be materially lessened for some years, and that amount must beraised whether the population be. half of what it is to -day, and it must be raised by the people living in town, Successful industries have a direct in- fluence on the value of real estate, and it, is quite apparent that if there are no tenants, or owners.move'away, values all around depreciate, while. those remaining must raise the neces- sary revenue for financing the town. • Yes, successful, busy industries are a real asset to the town, and it is for this reason many are giving the 'pro posed'by-law their support. They de- sire to see this growing business re- main in town, and are quite willing to contribute their small share of the cost this entails, believing they will get good results and a fair return for their investment. The following table shows just what the town will have to raise yearly end what the Fry & Blackhall Limited will pay back yearly; End Co. pays SF Town's Ann. year Prin. 3% 4i% cost int. x $t000 $45o: $ oo $300 $75o 2 ` $1000' $420 ` $ 45:. $285 $750 r $.270 $750. $255 $754 $240 $750 $225 • $750 $aro $150 $195 $750 $180 $750 $165 $750 $150 $750 $1n5 $750 $120 $750 $105 $750 $ 90 $750 $z5000' $3600 $4725 $2925 $xx25o; Note -It will be understood that the $toxo received for, the principal annually will be deposited in the Sink- ing Fund. The 4% basis for Sink- ing Fund earnings is conservative. At present the earnings run slightly over 5%. During the term of the, debentures the average net cost to the -town will be approximately $soo per year. Com- puting at the current tax rate, the, yearly cost to a ratepayer per $x000 assessment will be 2oc. Surely not a burdensome amount to any ratepayer 'considering the advantage to the toWn.. The question comes down to one of real practical business ethics. Is a business employing 42 hands, many of whom own their homes, paying i some $36,500 in wages annually, whose .future has the brightest prospects for a largely increased output, worth kee- ping in town? The cost as outlined above is very little, far below what other places are willing to give to secure this industry. The move to retain them is, really protection to the town, an ,insurance apinst certain de- preciation of real estate if the in- dustry ndustry moves' away, and a certainly higher tax burden to be borne by smaller numbers. LOCAL AND PERSONAL. IVIrs. H. C, MacLean is in Chicago for a few weeks. Lucknow is making an effort to re- establish the band, Mrs. L€tnore of Pittsburg, is visit- ing her sister, Mrs, Preston. Dominion estimates provide for. $75,00o for Goderich harbour, John McGowan, hardware merchant of Teeswater, has sold his business to J. Armstrong. Alex. Murdie; at one time clerk in McKibbon's Drug Store, has taken a position in Hamilton. Ice harvest is in hill swing now, 'the quality being very good and a- bout 14 inches thick. Miss Agnes MacLean left on Tues- day last to enter Wellesley Hospital training' school for nurses. Don't forget the Leap Year Birth- day Party at the United Church on Tuesday, February 28th. Mr., J. J. Weiler, grocer of 'Tees - water, has disposed of his business to Mr. H. Welsher 'of Belmore. Come andenjoy a good hot supper at the Leap Year Birthday Party on February 28th at the United Church. At a caucus of the Liberal -Conser- vative members of the House of Com mons on Tuesday of last week, Geor- ge^ Spotton, North Huron, was unan- mously elected chairman. Fry & Blackball Limited assure all costs connected with- submitting the By-law, so the ratepayers are reliev- ed from any liability in this respect. SPRING FAIR, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7th The committee on completing .:ar- rangements for a Spring Fair, have decided to hold the Fair in Wingham on Wednesday, March 7th. The ex- hibit to be in Horses; Cattle and Seeds. Splendid prizes in each; class are being arranged which should bring. out a large exhibit, A number of buyers will be on hand; and those ha- ving horses or cattle to dispose of should not miss this opportunity. TO MEET MINISTER OF HIGHWAYS` .. At a special meeting P of Wingham council on Monday night, Mayor Fells,- Reeve McKibbon and Clerk •Galbraith were appointed delegates from; Wingham to meet with deputa- tions from all municipalities interest- ed in the proposed Clinton-Harriston highway, ata conference with Hon, Mr:, Henry, Minister of Highways in Toronto on Tuesday/ the 28th. A LEAP YEAR BIRTHDAY PARTY The Ladies' Aid of the United Church, Wingham, are holding a Leap Year . Birthday Party on Tuesday, February 28th. • Hot supper will be served in the; school room of the church from six thirty until eight o'clock. There will be tables decorated to represent each month of the year. A good programme will be provided. Everybody welcome. Admission, otie cent for every year of your age, mini- mum 250. Those not having bags will be supplied at the church. The Carnival Committee of the Wingham. Arena were pleased to re- ceive from the. Canada Cycle and Mo- tor Co. of Toronto, through their ag- ent, W. J. Greer, the gift of four pairs of 'skates, which were given as prizes at the big carnival' on Tuesday night. The thanks of the committee are ex- tended to the Canada Cycle.and' Mo- tor Co. fortheir generous donation, PROPHET'S ADDRESS OF 1928 OF THE WINGHAIMI HIGH SCHOOL Late the other night while I was studying I suddenly discovered that it was quite impossible to concen- trate on the work iii hand, This is I believe is a common experience with studente As this is the last year for many of us in the Winghain High School, my thoughts persisted in wan- dering to my schoolmates. In a few months the old schoolwould again be closed. Some would be leaving, nev- er to return. What careers would they follow? . Whate had fate in store for each of them I wondered. How long I sat there 1 do not know for presently a feeling of drow- siness o'ershadowed ane and my thoughts grew blurred. I was no lon- ger concerned with realities.. I had been transported into dreamland where I distinctly saw my home town and school orates 3o years hence. Once again I was malting my way towards the dear old school! How often in the past we had tramped tip the longhill in the morning half a- wake and half asleep . tuttil we heard the bell ring and we were late. Thee the thought of that yellow Late stip maiI s us' think up a silly excuse to pat eneeti us in detention room, Ditt•itigthe day the Corridors rang out with laugh- ter, the footsteps and the merry sounds of those voices which have departed front there forever, Thirty long years had elapsed some of our schoolmates had ne'er been heard of since, some had grown to fame, some had faded from our sight. into the Great Beyond, while others were here as gay as ever. Wingham had grown, touch larger; while the old W. I3', S. still remained but was growing rattier dilapidated. Many of the classes were now being ^carried: on itt a much ,larger building. adjoining it, This building contained an up-to-date "gym" for which we had longed' and yearned in our days. Here was Isabel Fowler teaching the un- ruly first formers some folk dances. In another part of the building Do- mestic Science was being carried on overseen by Mary Robertson and Ed- ythe Lott, who explained that the first one hundred biscuits are always the hardest, 'There was also a coin- mereial department where Morris Christie displayed his teaching abiti- (Contirtued on page 5.) Miss Anna Smeltzer of Amulet, Sask., visited at thehome of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Mines, River View Farm, Turnberry. We wish to report that Miss Mary Pattison who has' been ill for the past three weeks is improving. Her many freinds wish her a speedy re- covery. (Abell's Music Store, Winghain has secured the services of Mr. W. G. Hall, Violin Teacher. Arrangements can bemade for joining classes by applying at the store. / The International 'and -interdenom- inational Day of Prayer, under the auspices of the Women's Mis,ionary Society will be observed in the Un- ited Church, on Friday, February 24, at3p.m. The Belgrave Farmers' Club will serve an oyster supper in the Fores- ters' Hall, Belgrave, on Friday, Feb, 24th, front. 6 to S p.m. A prominent speaker from the head office will give an address and a short musical pro- gram will be rendered. Everybody come and enjoy a social evening. Admission 40c. Exeter Times -Advocate annouces its subscription rate as $a.00 from May 1st, and is the last paper in the County of Huron to realize it is im- possible to publish a paper at a pro- fit at a lower rate. National papers and trade journals may offer a com- parative lower subscription rate, more than equalizing their loss for subscrip- tions by charging 20 to 30 times as emelt for advertising as the, local weekly receives. MR. AND MRS. BOWERS CELE- BRATE GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY (Vancouver Daily Province) Mr. and Mrs. Eward Bowers, 8x6 Twelfth .avenue west; celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary,on Tues- day. The marriage had taken place in Wingham, Ont., on December 27, 1877, both bride and groom being natives. of that eastern province, Theymov- ed to Morden, Matt., in x889, then to Hartney, and in moo to Carvale, Sask. where Mr. Bowers was postmaster for sixteen years, coining to Vancouver in x919 to retire from active service Many friends called during the day, and congratulations were received from Saskatchewan and Eastern Can- anda, All the family were present, in- cluding Mr, H, R, Bowers, Mr, W, M. Bowers of North Battleford, Sask., Mr; E, L. Bowers of Ruddell, Sask., and Mrs, W. M, Bowers, An address of congratulation and a purse of gold wets presented to Mr, and Mrs. Bow- ers by one of the sons on behalf of the fancily. Mrs. Bowers lived in Wingham from 1873 to 1889, while Mr Bowers lived here for 18 years. Her brother, Joseph Robinson, 123 • Pleasant St„ Manchester, New Idainshlre spent is of his early years in town, leaving 801110 20 years ago. He was a tele- graph operator and had charge of the Dominion Telegraph office for Mr. W. T, Bray in x881: Someof the old tuners remember the t'amile well. GUNN-SON-OLA COMPANY REQUIRES ENTIRE FLOOR SPACE OF FACTORY About the best news .a town can broadcast it that its manufacturing acturing industries area kept busy, and at this particular time the fact that Gunn-. Son -Ola Company are assured of steady; work for the rest of theyear will be pleasing to the staff, and sat, isfactory to the public. For some time business has been expanding to such an extent, that they felt the need of more room, and were contemplating adding another storey or a wing to meet this need, providing Fry & Blackhall Limited continued to occupy part of the build- ing. Now that this firm is in a fair way to secure larger and separate premises, Gunn -Son -Ola Company feel relieved that the congested quar- ters are about a thing of the past, and that they will be enabled to 'Work to better advantage and with greater e- conomy, Last week they placed three new machines that will speed up work and save a lot 'o ftime. This extremely satisfactory situa- tion is doublyassuring and satisfac- tory, in that the employees can look for steady work, and, that the 'Com- pany see a more profitable year, and brighter prospects for the future. GOLDEN WEDDING 0]? BLYTH COUPLE Mr. and Mrs. Ben. Taylor Celebrate Their loth . Wedding Anniversary An event of much interest was the celebration of the golden wedding an- niversary of the marriage of Mr, and Mrs. Benj. Taylor, at their home on Westmoreland street, Blyth, on'Tues- day, February 14th. Monday after- noon and evening they were at home to their Blyth friends when many call- ed, bringing warm congratulations and good wishes. The pastor, official . board and con- gregation of Queen street United Church, voiced the esteem in 'which they are held by an appreciative reso- lution, and also in a beautiful bouquet of golden tulips. The Woman's Mis- sionary Society and Ladies' Aid of which Mrs. Taylor is a member also sent a lovely floral token of; golden daffodils. On Tuesday about 5o relatives and friends gathered to celebrate the oc- casion with then when a very enjoy- able time was spent by all. Guests were present from Elora, Clifford, Molesworth, Belrnore,' Goderich, St. Helens, Auburn, East Wawanosh and Blyth. Mr, Taylor was born in West Wa- wanosh, near St. Helens. .The second eldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John H. Taylor. Mrs. Taylor was born in Dumfries township near Galt,' a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs, Jas. Dell. They were married in East Wawanosh on Feb. 12, 1878: Itt 1883 they droved to Westfield where. Mr. Taylor was sawmiller for the late Thomas H. Taylor for 29 years, On leaving Westfield in November 1912, they spent the following winter in California, moving to Blyth on their return in March. CULLITON—DOUGLAS NUPTIALS A very pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. Jas. Douglas at Belmore, on Wednesday, February ,15th at four o'clock, when their daughter, Pearl A., was united in marriage to Mr. Richard R. Culli-; ton: of Mildmay. The Rev. Mr. Tay- lor performed the -ceremony. The bride entered the drawing room on the arm of her father; looking charm- ing in peach georgette, trimmed with silver, with slippers and hose to mat- ch. She carried a bouquet of pink rose buds and maiden hair fern. Little Yvonne acted as flower girl dressed in pink organdie, and carried a basketof pink and white "canter - bury bells. The house was beautifully decorated in pink . and white. Miss Irene Mundell played the wed- ding march: The groom's gift to the bride was a pearl andamber set Af- ter the ceremony, the guests number- ing about 25 sat down to a dainty dinner. 'A reception was held in the evening. Mr. and Mrs. Culliton will reside at Gieriannan, Jas. W. Calder, B. A" Sc., of Ed- monton, Alberta, visited last week with his sister, Dr. Margaret C. Calder. ' Mr. and. Mrs. W. E. Brawley spent the week -end in Toronto, where they had taken the former'''s sister from Orangeville, to a specialist, who for some time has been in very poor health. Y Thefine ne nld loo acre farm of the late Robert Scott,, on the 6th conces- sion of Morris Township, has been purchased by H. 0, Walker of Brus- sels, who also owns another farm on the sante concesosion. INTEREST IN HOCKEY INCREASES —SENIORS AND JUNIORS BOTH WIN ARe al Malso mI neC Coating in g mIat e if necessary, y. ut, say boy, the scare must have lodged its the hearts of the Sepoys, for their opponents just seemed to take them off their stride,' and when Frank Kelly rang the bell at the close the score stood 8—o in favor of Wingham. Needless to say their was joy unconfined in this place on the receipt of the news, which was so Un- expected that more than one phoned to have the report confirmed. Last Wednesday night Wingham supporters of hockey received a ra- ther 'unpleasant bump, because of the peeuliar ideas of sportsmanship. of Harriston ,Hockey management. Our boys run up a margin of four goals. in the event in Harriston, a handicap which the bonus town pucksters real- ized almost impossible to -overcome. Aecordinly they sent up a team—lett only a bare team—not a substitute.. As a result these boys, hdwever will- ing they might be td put up a good game, were physically unable to with- stand the pace thottghout the whole game set by the locals, and the, last part of it was simply a bombardment on the Harriston goal. The visitors rarely got past the Lockridge•boys on defence, while Walter took •a few dashes up the ice and passing -every otte scored twice. Red .Thompson notched the first ,twa for Wingham, in a long short from 'left wing, then Barney Browne got one. Of course there were a few near scores that gave a thrill' to the crowd, and an op- portunity of the fair sex to exercise their lungs. Frank Kelly managed the game to the satisfaction of all. When the juniors wended their way to the camp of .the Sepoys at Luck - now on Friday, a good many felt if they retained the narrow margin of two goals all would be satisfactory, For be it understood that the Sepoys are a right smart lot of puckchasers, and in their own citadel are well nigh invincible. They also have a good re- cord of persistently winning games on 'their home ice. But this did not frighten our youngsters. They stepped oat the ice confident of giving a good accouttt of themselves, and deter.ntin- cd to go down fighting to the last .......�.M�,.�...... A Defeat at Clinton When the juniors left for Clinton on Monday to play the first of the semi-finals, they were without the services of their regular goalie, Hugh- es, who has put up a wonderful game this season. 'Eddie Blue took his place and did well. Clinton won by 7---e but not without the assistance of Re- feree Reid of Seaforth. Our boys got few favors from .him, and in one or two cases the raw edge of a decision. Bartley Browne was knocked down by an opponent after: he had given .a pass to another player, and'was carried off ' the ice. For this the offending play- er got a two minute penalty, when a long rest for the remainder of the gave was more fitting. But the boys are putting up pat alibis, they got the short end of e---2 score, but. are de- termined to ?educe it if not reverse it at the garlic last night (Wednesday). FORDWICIf WINS PROTEST Fordwich won the protest against Wr ox:eter, in the Saugeett League game played there •on Friday, Feb- ruary 1otb, The game will be re- played and a win kr Wroxeter will result itt a three contend tie' for the league title. 'The fact that Wroxeter used some outside players furnished the grounds fax the protest, 1 WITH THE CURLERS Last week two rinks ,of local cure, lers attended the bonspiel in Rinca.r dirge, and as usual ran into mild wea- ther and soft ice, this made the goiate very hard. H. Diment, J. Carr, C. Elliott and D. Rae, skip, did not fair in the winning list, but Ed. Small with Jack Mason, E. Nash and Jas. Gilmour annexed the Consolations prize—four clocks. ,.This week James Murray took Diment, H. Walken and B. E. Ritz t+x Toronto, to compete in the big bon - spiel, and went down to defeat to Orillia by 13--5. In the next draw they won from Penetang 1x-9. Belmore one -day bonspiel, arranged for the inst. has been postponed until :. the 28th,owing to rough stormy wee. ther, ' CURRIE'S 'SCHOOL LITERARY The second' regular meeting was. held Friday night, February x7th. The vice. president, Mr.' Jack Taylor, taking charge of the meeting. The meeting opened with the singing of "Carry Me Back to Old Virginny". Chairman's address, minutes of last meeting, piano duet by Mary Elliott and Alba Carter. Our prophestess, Dorothy Kerr,S then gave a paper which was greatly enjoyed, followed by a solo by Glen Breen, The main featureof the ev- ening was a debate, the subject of which was, "Resolved that a farmer with a hundred acres of good land is in : a better financial position than a city man with a salary of $2000:" The affirmative was upheld by Mr: Aiobt. Coultes and Miss Whittaker for S. E. No. 9, and the negative by Mr. An- drew 'Shiell and Mr.. James Currie for S. S. No. tr. After the debate Mr. Wm. Elliott rendered a selection on. the violin, a reading by Lawrence Taylor, and a solo by Marie Deacon. Mr. Frank Thompson moved a vote of thanks to all those who had taken.: part. While the judges were making their decision • Mr, Andrew Shiell favored the audience with 'a reading. Some community -singing was enjoyed after which Mr. J. J. Kerr gave the judges' decision, which was in favor of the affirmative by a few points. Mr. W. A. Currie made an excellent critic. The 'meeting then closed with the singing of "God Save the King,'. The committee appointed for next meeting were Pearl Congrant, Haie old Walker, Mrs.. H, Currie and Jen- nie Anderson, Miss Grace Wightman kindly consented to let us have their house for the next social levening which is to be held on February 24th. Our last social evening was held at Mr. James l3reen's, The fore part of the evening was spent in contests, af- ter lunch ncl dancing wa5 enjoyed until. the small hours. Everyone spent an enjoyable evening. Mr, Overholt, Inspector of the e Can- adian Seed Growers' Association . of Canada, visited Wingham on Wednes- day afternoon last in connection with the Field and Seed Competition spon- sored by the Turnberry Agricultural Society, the contest was on Oats 0. A, C. 7n, The following are the win- ners—xst, R Wilton; end, D. Fortune; 3rd, Chas. Carter; 4th, Geo. Pocock; ;5th, Wm, Wellings; 6th, Isaac Wright 7111, :Fred • Hogg. UNITED CHURCH WINGHAM Rev, Sidney Davison, Pastor Tel.—Church x4o, Parsonage 183 xo a,nn.—Prayer and Praise. Morning Service:— "A Cure for Pessitniam" Evening Servicer-- : "Is the World Cb -owing Fetter" WEEK -N IGIEIT SERVICES Mon., d part. ---V. S, Wed., 8.t11 -�»Pra et Service, I� y C LCO1VIE fl