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The Wingham Advance Times, 1928-08-30, Page 1ii t".�Rp.4ig 771 41' re With Which is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. Single Copies, Five Cents, WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 30th, 1928 Subscriptions $zoo per year. OBITUARY William R. S. Mooney. .William R. S. Mooney, only son of the • late Johr} Mooney, of the . 5th 'line of. Morris Township, died at the 'Western -Hospital, Toronto, on Tues- 'day,August 21st, following a stroke few '.days previous. Mr. Mooney "was: in' his 65th year and had •been .4 resident of Toronto for about 20 'years. ,He was unmarried and was :the last member of the family. The. remains were taken to Brussels 'for :interment, and service being conduct- ed by Rev. S. J. Allin in the : United ..church on Friday, afternoon: James Evans. James Evans, an old. resident of this "district for a great many years, died at noon on Saturday . at his - hone, Brussels South. Deceased was a for- -mer resident of Morris Township; re ;tiring and moving to, Brussels about sten years ago. He wes 85 years =old. :Mrs. Evans predeceased him last winr 'ter.: Twosons and two daughters .survive. The ` funeral ` was ' held on :Monday afternoon, with interment in gussets Cemetery. ;''Opening Store in, Teeswater. Mr, M. Burke, who opened a store an Wingham about a year and a half :ago, .handling, dry goods and ladies' .ready-to-wear, is opening a branch :store in Teeswater with 1Vliss Eleanor :McLean in charge. :Sunday School to Re -Open. The Sunday ,School' of St. : Paul's Anglican church will re -open on Sun - «day, September 2nd, after being closed . for the months of July and August "The hour for service will be the same <as before the holidays,' 10 : a, rig Receives Broken Arni in Fall. Miss Winnifred Carr, who wih her .friend from Toronto, Miss Frieda, :Spier, went to the country on Tues - .day to' pick apples, Miss Carr while in the tree had the misfortune to fall ,resulting in a broken arm and dislo- •.eating her shoulder. She was taken ~to Wingham General Hospital where -she received medical attention: Wesley -Willis To Rebuild. Negotiations for union of the two *Clinton United Church congregations 'having failed the Wesley -Willis board' met on Thursday evenng and 'passed" unaninteus resolution to rebuild the •church which was destroyed byfire two months ago for the accomodation •of their own congregation. A build- ing committee was appointed and S. B. Coon and Son of Toronto will sub- mit plans and the work will be rush ged forward as speedily as possible., .douse Destroyed By Fire. A fine brick residence on the farm of William.. Craig, on the 11th con '<cesssion of Howick Township," was „completely destroyed by fire, together with the entire •.contents, shortly of ter midnight , on Wednesday. The house hadlbeenunoccupied for some 'time. Furniture belonging tothe es 'tate of .the late: -Mrs. ,Catherine Mc- Leod, which had been stored in the 'building, was consumed by the blaze. The origin of the 'fire is unknown. Wingham Girls Anti Boys are for- tunate . in .more ways than one. In • the first place' if Barnett Bros. Circus had made their 'date for Wir ghatn just one week later.there' would cer- tainly have, been some weeping. and 'wailing and knashing of •teeth on the part of the Girls and Boys in par- ticular seeing that they are notedifor good attendanceand have a real ab- 'horance for indulging:in that oldtirne 'but popular (with some) 'game of, "playing truant" It was the .first Cir- cus for many and it would have been a real trial if school had precluded the possibility of ''"taking it in." "Wingham Girls+ acid Boys are fortun- :ate in another respect ;for At is doubt- ful if any are unable 'to procure the actual necessities of life such as .cloth- ing, shoes etc., why it `a fact that some three million children refugees :arrived in Greece some months ago, with no shoes or stockings—the :only foot -gear being rags and more rags:. :In speaking of school shoes We wis'h to point otit tnir very deterntined •de -sire to procure those, while reasonable in price would give undoubted wear., and in this we have succeeded as never' 'before, Good serviceable shoes for 'School wear that will give "undotibted: wear" and within the 'parse of„every-i one. This surely is a good cavililea-, tion. We invite the 'Mothers and Pa-: thers to inspect our elccellertt ,variety.' "Willis Shoe Store, STUDENTS MAKE FINE SHOWING IN THE UPPER SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS HERE Out of 284 paper written, 34 were passed with 1st Class Honours, 53 with 2nd Class Honours, 89 with ;3rd Class and 93 with Credits while 65 failed; Total per cent to pass 77. Any student wishing to appeal a subject will state the centre at which he wrote, enclose $1,00 for each paper to be reread and address the the appeal •to the Deputy Minister, Education Dept. Toronto. The school will re -open for the Fall Term on Tues., Sept. 4th. ,i, o •- .- a, 'i' o o > ca ” fW v a t *r4 H ra N• 0.4 (-) e. c c 1 1 , I, E. Barnard' m W.. Brawley , A. Campbell. f f • c 3 2 B. Cunningham _.._ c 2 1 2 c 3 2 M. Douglas .,.... _. :......... 2- 2 2 2 2 C. Elliott f f E. Finch c M. Finlay. • f V,. Fox f H. Garniss A. Gibbons f G. Hamilton 2 E. Henderson W. A. Henderson W. J. Henderson ... ..__.__ 2 Ken, Hicks _ _..._ c N. Homuth ... . ........ .. M. Isard c W. Johnston 0. Kilpatrick H. Little • c E. Lott A. MacKenzie G. 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People have become so used to associating elephants with immense size, that it is amusing to hear the, many exclamations of surprise when the baby is led forth. Barnett Bros, is the first all Can- adian Circus, and is fast becoming' a national institution. It originated in. New'Glascow, N. S., and plays Can- adian territory exclusively. It will show ,in Wingham on Aug- ust 30th; Will Picnic. at Kincardine. The Old Boys and Girls of the Wingham Junior Farmers and the Junior ;Women's Institute will hold their first annual Picnic to Kincar- dine on Friday, September 7th. They are sending invitations to all the Old Boys 'arid 'Girls and expect to have quite a gathering. Accepts Position in Owen Sound. Mr Chas. Smith, who for the past few years has been employed' as .bar- ber in Swati'son's barbershop, has ac- cepted a position with the Dominion Stores at Owen Sound, Mr, W. Hen- derson, who for the past few months has been employed in Habkirk's bar- ber shop, has taken Mie. Smith's place at Swanson's. Achieved Remarkable Success: The Milverton 'Continuation School' in the recent Middle School, Examina- tions achieved remarkable results, the pupils be successful in over 88% of the subjects written, Mr. A. C. Fow- lerr,1 the'Princi pal, had the distinction of getting 100% through ort the sub- jects taught by him. Mr. Pewter is a son of Mr, and Mrs. John Fowler of Blaevale Road. ANOTHER BIG BASEBALL EVENT For Labor Day in Goderich a great a aseball feature has been arranged= , a :"doubleheader," for a purse 'of $750, between the Osiers of Toronto; semi- pro champions of Ontario, and Gen- eral Tires, the famous Buffalo team. These teams have met seven times this year, General Tires winning four games. First game' on Monday af- ternoon at 2 o'clock: After the sec- ond game the ceremony of unveiling the memorial cairn, erected in con- nection with the centenary of the Huron Tract,will take .place at Har- bor Park. i Many Leave for West. About fifty from Wingham and vici- nity left Last week for the West to assist in the harvest work. Quite a number intended leaving this week, but the local officials received word that sufficient number to take care of this..year'scrop had already reach- ed the Prairie Provinces and the ex- cursions have been stopped. Launch Petition. The fisherman here, at Goderich and Grand Bend are petitioning the Min- ister 'of inister'of Game and Fisheries regarding perch nets. For 14 years 2% -inch nets have been used,' but recently complaint has been made and orders given to use ` 2% -inch size. . These nets catch fish which are small and. unsalable and fish must be nine niches long. The proper size for perch is 23/4 inches and they are asking for. this size to be allowed. Successful Anniversary ' Services at B'elgrave. Very successful anniversaryservices s in connection with the Presbyterian congregation at Belgrave were held on Sunday, August 26th. The Rev. -T, D. McCullough of Knox Church, Kincardine, delivered two very inspir- ing addresses. Calvin choir udder the leadership of Mr. John McGee very ably led in the cervices of ,praise both morning and evening. The church was tastefully decorated for the oc- casion with beautiful flowers and a very liberal offering was re'ceiv'ed. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. John Fells left for the west on Thursday. Miss E. Hetherington spent a few g days at Kincardine. Mr. Price Henderson left for the West on Thursday. Miss Agnes ° Swanson visited in Stratford last week. Mrs. Margaret McLean is visiting friends in Owen Sound. Mr. Sam Elliott of Hamilton, was a recent visitor in town. Mr.' and Mrs. A. M. Bishop spent the week -end in "Tobermorey. • Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Hopper of Ex- eter spent the week -end in town, Mr. 0. A. Sherk of Detroit, is in town renewing old acquaintances. Miss. Eunice Pugsley of St Thomas is visiting with friends near town. Misses Blanche Irwin and Marie Livingstone are visiting in Detroit Miss Helen, Miller of Detroit is visi- ting with, Mr. and Mrs. S. Bennett, Mr. A. Imlay of Detroit is visiting with his sister, Mrs. Chas, Hopper. Mr. Thos. Bennett spent the week- end vvith eekend:with his brother, Mr. S, Bennett Mr. Arthur Fothergill is taking in the Harvester's Excursion to the west. Miss Margaret Piper of Toronto, is spending her vacation at her home here. Mr. Donald Young of Lambeth re- newed old acquaintances in town last week. Mr. W. G. Welby of Hamilton visi- ted with Mr. J. W. Bushfield last week. Miss Helen Hammond had her ton- sils removed in Listowel 'Hospital last week. Dr, and Mrs. Colborne have return - ,ed after spending their vacation in Indiana, ,,, .,11.-e 41i •••• ••,,:ri Miss. Ruth Anderson of Winnipeg visiting with her uncle, Mr. W. J. Henderson. Rev. Mr. Stewart' of Guelph, occup- ied the pulpit of the United Church on Sunday. Mrs: M. Beckwith has returned home after spending the past month in Toronto. - e Dr. E. Aitken, of Toronto, spent the past week with his friend, Mr. W. Elliott. Mr. and Mrs. John Ca- mpbell of Pleasant Valley leave for a trip to West on Friday. Mrs. John Lamonby and Miss Por- ter, of Toronto, are visiting with friends in town. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Elliott and dahghter, Lois, are in Toronto taking in the Exhibition. Mr. R S. Phillips has returned home after taking a summer course at Queen's University.' Mr. and Mrs. Russell Bloomfield of Detroit are visiting at the home of the former's mother. Mrs. W. J. Browne and family have returned hone after visiting at Fer- gus and Grand Bailey. Mrs.' William McKenzie is spending the. holiday with her sister, Mrs. Rob- ert Brooks, at Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Johns and dau- ghter of Toronto, are spending a week with the former's mothd"r. Mr, Phil Dyer of Windsor spent the week -end at the home of his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Dyer. Mr, and Mrs. E. E. Barr have re turned home after spending the past two weeks in the Muskoka district, Mr. and Mrs, W. J. Greer and Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Baker took in the week -end boat -trip of Georgian Bay. Mrs. Jos. Fielding and Mrs. Somer- ville of Toronto, are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Coutts: Mrs. King and dahghter of Tor- onto, Mrs. Cameron of Wiarton, visi- ted their sister, Miss Struthers one day this week. Summer Coats' of a weight so suit- able for Early Fall wear, Pig redtic- tions on these fine coats, so come early. Kiiig Bros. Mr. Van Hopper and friend, Mr. Moore of Detroit, spent the week -end at the Koineof the former's parents, Mr, and Mrs. John Hopper, Francis Street. Mrs. Jos. and Mrs. Ales Anderson of West. Wawanosh recently motored theirRobt, Dawson, sister, Mrs. her daughter, Miss Edith Dawson and her grandson, master Eric Dawson of Toronto who has been staying with tlictii for a few weeks, to visit their nein, Mrs. 5, C. Hart, of Hampstead. LOCAL SOFT BALL TOURNAMENT DRAWS ENTHUSIASTIC CROWDS On Thursday evening last the first game of the local soft ball tourna- ment was staged' between Alex Coutt's Lions and Jack Lockridge's Giants, in the. Town Park, resulting in a win for the Lions by the score of 14-7. The score *was no indication of the game as the teams 'were evenly matched, the Lions getting -the breaks and get- ting ` hits when they counted ; most, while the Giants' hits were scattered. Wilfred French, a heavy hitter on the Lions' Team, made a record in local soft ball history by knocking two home runs with one on base each time. The second game of the tourna- ment was played between Doc 'How - son's Savages and Walter VanWyck's Tigers, on Monday evening: Two more evenly matched teams would be. hard to find and at the end of the game stood a tie 3-3 necessitating ,an extra inning in which the Savages won out by a timely hit with a man on second and third after two risen had been retired. Very few errors were made by either team: The Lions proved they were hard to tame on Tuesday night and de- feated the Savages by the close score of 12-11, thereby 'winning first prize in the local tournament. The Lions started on an early rampage and hart the would-be tamers 7-0 before they realized that the game had any more than started. When they did wake up they made it very interesting and exciting for the icing of beasts, , but could not overcome the long lead. The next game of the tournament will be played on Friday evening with the `Giants and Tigers as the opposing factors, to decide who -will meet the Savages, •losers of< Tuesday night game, for second prize. The games are called for 6.15 each evenjng with Mr. Allister Forbes in charge behind the plate. FIRE AND WATER DOES BIG DAMAGE About 7 o'clock in Tuesday even- ing, smoke was •noticed issuing from the millinery store of Miss Brewer, the fire alarm was sounded and when the firemen arrived had to .force an entrance through the front door and soon had a stream of water flooding the store but doing no effective' work, another stream was put in the rear the building and in a short time had the fire out. The cause of the fire is believed to be an electric iron, which had been neglected when the store was closed and soon overheated, The stock, although not very large; *as ..completely destroyed by water and smoke. 'The stock of used fur- niture stored in the upstairs of the building and owned by Mr, A. J. Wal- ker was also badly damaged by smoke.: The Building which is owned by Mr. Gregory, was badly burned in the part which had been used as Miss Brewer's work room where the fire originated. Both the losses of Miss Brewer and Mr. Gregory are covered by insur- ance Mr. Gregory intends to immediately remodel the building putting in an up- to-date front and making other neces- sary improvements to make it a mod- ern building. Attending Grand Lodge of L. T. B. Mr. and Mrs. D. Hamilton are visi- ting in Toronto and Hamilton and while there, Mrs. Hamilton will re- present Fern Lodge No. 19, Wingham; at Grand Lodge of the Loyal True Blue association being held in Ham- ilton this week. Hits Herd of Cattle. On Friday of last week, Mr. Chas. Bondi, local fruit dealer, ran into a herd of cattle belonging to Mr. Wes- ley Strong, of, near Gorrie, with the result that one of the cattle was kill- ed and two were injured. Mr. Bondi's truck was also slightly damaged. Successful at Listowel Fair. W. M. Henry had a very successful day at Listowel Fair on Wednesday last. He made 12 entries for first and three for second place winning everything, also best Pen, in both Dorset Horn and Shropshire. .This looks like starting the season right. Win Consolation at Chesley.. Local bowllers attended tournaments at Stratford, Seaforth and Chesley on Wednesday last, but only one rink composed . of 0. Thompson and J. Mason were successful in entering the prize list. They won the •sonsolation at Chesley, the prizes being silver baskets. What Justice Costs in Bruce. It cost the ratepayers of Bruce County nearly $13,000 to meet the ends of justice last year. The only receipts for the administration of jus- tice are part paymetrts• of the salaries of sheriff and county crown attor- ney, fines and '•small amounts for the return of jury fees, making a total of $2,784. The amount paid out by the county treasttrer for carrying on jus- tice in 1527 are as follows. Sheriff Jermyn, $1,476.78; clerk, constables and criers, $1,837.47; jail salaries, $1, 800r Jexpenses, "ail $ r 37486crown ; witnesses, $762.97; jury expenses, $2,667;89; court stenographer and ex- penses, $1,072:25; miscellaneous, o s, $ , 646.24. LANTERN IS UPSET, BUILDINGS BURNED Thomas Clark 5th line, Morris had the misfortune to lose his barn, drive shed and out -buildings by fire Wed- nesday night about 9 o'clock. He had been drawing ingrain in the af- ternoon when a number of pigs had got into the barn and laid down to sleep unknown to Mr. Clark. After • dark he went into the barn with a lantern to repair a broken hay fork 'rope, and while splicing the same he set thelantern down, on the barn floor, The dog was with him and finding the pigs in the barn chased them out upsetting the lantern with the results above. ' About three years ago Mr. Clark had his barn fixed up in splendid 1 order and the loss is a severe one at this time of year, as his hay 'crop also' his wheat and three loads of oats were already in the barn. The buildings were partly covered by in- surance. Most of his oat crop still remains in the field with no build- ings to store it in. Mr. R. Brooks, Mrs. Freeman and daughters, Helen and Dorothy, of. Toronto spent a week -end with Mrs. Margaret McLean, Catherine Street. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Gallaher and Miss Maud Higgins visited last week in Stratford, Woodstock and London. While in London Mr. and Mrs. Gall- aher attended a "Convention" of the Maccabees. Mf. and Mrs. Max Dolson of Lan- sing, George Dolson and Miss Mar- jorie, of Alma, motored over ,from Michigan and spent a week with their cousins, Mrs. J. W. Dodd and Mrs. D. Hamilton, Labor Dar At Harristn'.. A good time awaits you at Harris- 1ton on Labor Day. Interesting pro- gramme including girls softball tour- nament. Music by the Harriston Kil- tie Band. A street dance will be held with music supplied by the Mount Forest Orchestra; Arrange to meet your friends at Harriston on Monday, September 3rd. Former Brussels Minister Dead. Rev. Dr. John Ross, who died in Toronto on Thursday, was a much beloved pastor of • Melville Presby- terian Church, Brussels, for 28 years. He came to Brussels as a young roan and left there over 20 years ago for Port Dalhousie. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon, the service being conducted in the Melville church by Rev. Dr, Perrie, of Wingham: Chamber of Commerce Meet. The Chamber of Commerce called' a meeting of the citizens on Tuesday night to took into the natter of pur- chasing the Bell Factory as it had been reported that the building would be wrecked and material taken out of town. In; view of this a committee was appointed which will look into the matter and repott at another meeting to be held on Friday night at 8 o'clock in the Council Chamber. The holding of a reunion in com- emoration of the 50th anniversary of the incorporation of the Town, was also discussed and though nothing 'de- fnita was dame, yet it will be further considered at' Friday night meeting. The twelve faithful citizens ,who .at-. tended the meeting : are to be congrat- ulated 6 ulated on taking these matters up. WEDDINGS Rahlves-Galbraith. ' A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized on Wednesday at Rose- dale United Church, Dr. Hamilton officiating, when Alba,: only daughter of Mr: and Mrs. John Galbraith. of Wingham, was married to Henry J, Rahlves of Toronto: 'The', bride who was unattended, looked charming in a dress of beige georgette and lace, trimmed with gold cloth, hat an( shoes completing the ensemble. Af- ter the ceremony the happy couple left on an extended honeymoon to South America. On their return they will live in Toronto. Johnston -Campbell A pretty wedding was solemnized on Tuesday, August 21st` at Walton, Ontario, when Ethel Isabelle, second daughter of Mr. George Campbell of Brussels; and the late Mrs. George Campbell, became the bride ,of John Richard Johnston, both of Turnberry. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. W. J. Maines of Walton. After the ceremony the happy couple returned to the home of the bride's uncle, Mr. Jas. Linklater, where a dainty wedding dinner was served; We wish the happy couple a long and prosperous wedded life. •,,,s;re.3.;ort,, LOCAL AND; PERSONAL' Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Baker and family spent Sunday with friends .in Tavistock. 1VIrs. W. A. Campbell and daughters returned to their home in Winnipeg this week, ,-, n : : 1,1 t 5 =°o '..: c Jt, Mr; Kinganleft on Tuesday for Easton, Penn., where he will spend; Y115 Vacation. , • Mr, and Mrs. Naine of Stratford, visited with Mrs. Phoebe Arde over the week -end: Mr, and Mrs. Oville Graham of Stratford, visited with friends in town over the week -end. Mr. and Mrs.: Clarence Cruick- shanks, of Detroit, are visiting with the former's mother. Miss Margaret Baker is spending her holidays with her cousin, Miss Helen Gravistin at Tavistock. Mr. Sandy Black of Toronto visi- ted on Saturday with his brother Mr. Geo. Black, Victoria st. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Bishop of Belle- ville, spent the week with the form- er's brother, Mrs. A .M. Bishop. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Bryans and fam- ily of amily'of Brussels spent Sunday with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hopper. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. E. Cove and fam- ily of Walkerton, visited over • the week -end with the latter's mother, Mrs. Murch, Mr. and Mrs. McLaughlin and fain- ily of Montreal are visiting with the former's mother, Mrs. McLaughlin, Pleasant Valley. Mr. T, C. McElroy. has returned from Detroit where he visited his two sons, Bert of Royal Oak, Mich., and Earl, of Romeo, Mich. Mrs. Robert Brooks of Toronto has returned home after spending a few. weeks with her mother, Mrs. Mar- garet McLean of Catherine St. Women will save now on Silk Stockings, Summer Underwear, Dress Goods, Organdy Collar Sets, ^Three Corner Scarfs etc. Our prices are much reduced. King Bros, oma WINGHAM UNITED CHURCH Rev. Sidney Davison, Pastor Tel.—Church r o Parsonage'x83 4,3 Sunday, September 30. Rev. 'Sidney Davison will oc- cupy hit '()Wui pulpit on 'Sunday. WELCOMl