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The Wingham Advance Times, 1925-06-11, Page 1,aF ;rte ^;- Single Copies, Five Cents. WINGI-IAM, ONT., THURSDAY, SDAY, JUNE 11th., l•92 Reeve Gets Almost $4,000 From County, Rate Struck' at 46 Mills Taxpayers of Wingham will be' more.,thae, pleased to learn that the rate' of taxation for the year 1925 has. .been.'struck at 46 mills on the dollar. This is one mill less than last year And the only thing that kept the rate below 49 mills was. the fact that the "unexpected" which we mentioned in the last issue of this paper, and which a few of us were in hopes would come to pass, has actually happened. Through the efforts of Reeve 1 c K.ibbbn'the Huron County Council without a dissenting vote passed the following motion, June 5th. "That the town of Wingham be ex- empted from the special levy by agreement of $3940.16 for the year 1925." This agreement was entered into. in 1922, between the Town of Wing- ham and the County of Huron on ac - •count of the heavy expenditure -on road improvements on „County, high- ways within the corporation or Wingham; Our Reeve has been investigating this matter for over a year as he did not think, the town of Wingham had been treated as well as other muni- cipalities and altho Wingham was le- gally bound to pay this amount $3940.16 each year for 10 years as you see by the .motion passed, Reeve Mc- Kibbon was successful in convincing the County Council of the fairness of this claim and the town of Wingham should certainly appreciate the fair- ness shown by the townships and oth- er reeves in dealing with this matter. This Was as good as a present of equal to three mills to the town. Following is the Estimates for 2925 and how the rate is divided up: RECEIPTS Lisenses ........ .._... ......_ $ 700.00 :St. Watering __.__. __ 252.0o `Cemetery _ 2200.00 :Rents, Fines 65o.00 :Poli Tax _._ 145.00 ;Sanitary Tax ......__..._ W _. 856.75 Library Rent 150.00 Percentage on Taxes ..._-..... 40.00 Miscellaneous 550.0o Arrears of . Ta1.'es 1924 1384.45 Weigh Scale Fees 16o,00 Dog Tax .. 200.00 Ex. from levy Co. of Huron 3940.16 $ 11228,34 EXPENDITURES Overdraft from 1924 ._ $2029.32. Expenses of elections 150.00 Salaries, Allowances 3231,08 Printing, Postage, etc, 900.00 Insurance, Heat, Light 1400.00 Fire, Water, St. Lighting _- 6588.00 Law Costs 150.00 Streets 3400.00 Charity, Grants, etc�- 915.00 Public School Board, 9 mills 10377:00 Debentures _ ?7375.64 Cemetery . _ . 2o0.00 Board of Hearth 175,00 Sanitary _._ 1450.00 High School Board, 6 mills 6930.0o Public Library Board 800.00 County' Rate' 3869.80 Miscellaneous 75.50 Percentage on Taxes 700.0o Clerk and Bailiff ..___,-......:, 40.00 Refund of, Taxes ....m •____ Excise Tax Seats and roof ,Town Hall Crash. Fatal to Guelph Drover On Country Road Near Wingharn Alex• White, a well-to-do and highly esteemed .cattle buyer, aged 72 Years, whose home was in Guelph, was instantly killed on Thursday last abbot 12.30. He was driving his Reo Roadster down the 9th of Turnberry, when corning down the grade in front of the Carruthers gnome` it struck loose gravel, swerved and up- set, His lungs were crushed and it is, believed that death was instan- tanedus. A nephew, James Bosomworth, an Elora farmer, accompanied him and just before the accident they stopped to enquire of Alvin Smith, if they were on the right road to Wingham and as he was walking' gave him a ride. When the car went over, Mr. Smith received a cut on the forehead 50,00 and Mr. Bosomworth got off with a Ioaoo few bruises, but the auto was badly 700.0o damaged and the old gentleman, who was driving, was killed instantly. Mr. William McGill, Mr. Andy Car- $ 64266.34 Expenditure $ 64266,34 Receipts .,..,_...- ............._..._.__-_-$,.11228.34 Balance. - -••$ 53038.00 One mill amounts to $1153., there- fore $53o38. would be exactly 46 mills. Town Rate __._.$ 31861.2o, 27.6 Mills Pub. School'_-._ 10377.00 9.6 Mills High School ,...,, 6930.00 6.o Mills County Rate 3869.8o_ 3.4 Mills The High School Board demanded six mills from the town this year, an increase of two mills over last year and the first payment of memorial debentures amounting to 993.70 has to be met this year. In addition to this the new sidewalks on Josephine street, north, and Victoria street from Josephine to Diagonal Road•will .ost thetown approximately $t000, bring- ing the estimate for street and brid- ges up to $3400. The town hall roof is in bad shape awl will cost at least $200 to repair and $500 has been set asid: for chairs for the opera house, another much needed expenditure. The following reductions will` be al- lowed for payment of taxes: Paid on or before July 15th -23; p. c. Paid on or before Aug. 15th. -2 p. c. Paid on or before Sept. 15th,=t?, p. c. Paid on or before Oct. 15th. -t p. c. (Continued on page 4.) Dr. ainhly's Fine New Hudson Coach . Stolen on Friday Night On Friday night - Dr. Hainbly's new Hudson Sedan was stolen from his garage and although the police of ev- ery city in the Dominion has been notified there is thus far absolutely :no trace of it. The stealing was mostdaring as a citizen living near the Imperial Oil tanks was awakened about three o'clock on Saturday morning and saw. that a couple of men were getting gasoline. So openly did they go about their work that he believed it was the local manager, Mr. Chittick who was playing the good Samaritan by helping' someone who was oat . of the precious fluid, and he rolled over with no thought of a theft being ex- ecuted so near his door. ,• A couple of susplcuous looking chaps from a nearby city had spent a couple of days in Wingham previ- ous to the stealing, but so well `did they do their work that they left no clue. The doctor ran his car into the gar- age about 11.30. and a neighbor, Mr. 9•as. Gilmour returning from.a Mason- ic gathering in a neat by town says the door of the doctor's garage was .closed at 1.3o. At six it was open and the car was missing and no one has been found who saw it • go, but. all are of the opinion that is was the same thief who stole the Hudson, then drove to the Imperial Oil`"prem- ises .andmade preparation for a long trip by stealing some twenty gallons Of gasoline, To make the doctor's loss more se- vere he had a couple of medical cases. in the caK Itis too bad that someone did not see the thieves or that they have not been caught for the sooner such char- acters are put behind the bars the better for the world at large. ruthers and other nearby farmers were soon on the job. Drs. Redmond and Harnbly were phoned for, but pronounced Mr. White dead when they arrived. The body was brought to Currie's Undertaking rooms arid af- ter a post mortem was held, it was ta- ken home to Guelph. Mr. White is highly spoken of and the sad ,accident is to be regretted. The road where the accident occurred is narrow and the new gravel treach- erous, although it was well travelled and many places on the roads are left in much worse conditions, Crown Attorney Seager has order- ed an inquest to be held on June i6th in Wingham town hall. A large num- ber of witnesses from near the scene of the accident will be present. The following jury has been impaneled: Messrs. J. Haugh, A. Hardy, J. Smith, J. H. Reid, Robert Weir, A. Carruthers, J. Hardy, W. McGill and H. Gilmore. Dr. Redmond, coroner, will preside. Progressives of North Huron Reject Liberal Organizer's Offer Decisions of the Progressives . of North Huron against joining forces with the Liberals .to support a Liber- al candidate in the next federal elec- tion, and of the United Farmers fac- tion to hold a separate annual meet- ing in October, featured the annual meeting of the Progressives, -held in Wingham. The gathering was ad- dressed by John W. King, M. P. for North Huron, and C. W. Stewart, M. P. for Humboldt, Sasic. The decision to remain from the Liberals came about informally after President William Rutherford had re- ported that he had been approached on the subject. He stated that a Lib- eral organizer had 'come to him sev- eral days ago and asked him if the Progressives would support a Liber- al candidate, Mr. Rutherford told the meeting his answer had been an emphatic "No," and his answer was echoed with equal emphasis by the members present. The decision of the U: F. O. adher- ents to call a separate annual meeting followed considerable discussion on the policies of political action to be followed, members of this group fa- voring keeping the movement strict- ly agarian, while the, Progressives faY4red extending the 1neyement to. the urban centers, At the meeting in October the United Farmers faction Broke His Instep Mr. Cecil 'Mines, son of • Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mines, Turnberry, had the misfortune to break his foot recently while at his work in Niagara Falls.,. Lockeridge-Dinsley • Nuptials Kay Dinsley, youngest daughter of Mrs. David Dinsley, and Walter Lockeridge, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Lockeridge, all of_ Wing - ham, were married in the church of the Sacred Heart at 6' o'clock .on Tuesday morning by Rev. Fr. Mc- Hugh. They left by, motor for a honeymoon trip to Niagara. Falls, N.• Y. Monster Basket Picnic Relriember Goderich Races Wednesday,' lune 17th. $tloo in Purses. gig Entry List. Monster Basket Picnic in Teeswa- ter Park on Friday, June 12th., under the auspices of Culross TJ, F. 01 Club, Speakers, Mr. Robt. Forbes, M. P. Progressive Leader in Federal House, Mr. Speakman, M.P., of Red. Deer Alta. and local members.. Good line of sports including baseball game, Chesley Jr,, Farmers vs. Tees - water Jr.. Farmers. No disappoint - Merits, Admission toe, St. Paul's Church Notes Sunday June 14th. t0 a. m. -Sunday School. i1 a, m,-Mattins. 7 p. m. --Evensong. The Masonic Lodge will attend this service. Thurs- day June 1t, 3 to p. m., a miscel- aneous shower in aid of the bazaar will be given at the home of Mrs. Robt. Johnston, Concession to, Turn - berry, Mrs. H. Carson delegate to the Annual meeting of 'the Diocesan W. A., will give her report at this meet- Titenday, June 16 at 1.3o p,. m. -The Confirntatioru Class will meet in the Primary Room of the Parish Hall, Remember a welcome awaits you at St. Pauls. All seats free. will select their own officers and set- tle their own policy of political ac- tion. In addressing the meeting Friday, Mr. King dealt principally , with the tariff and urged reduction of the du- ties on automobiles, boots and shoes and other staple products. Mr. Ste- wart touched on the political action issue, declaring that he didn't approve of making the party exclusively of farmers, but would take in men from the cities, town and villages. He voiced the opinion that the 13. F. 0.'s failure was because the members did not stick together as they should. Mrs. Lane, U. F, W. 0. riding di- rector., told the men that things were. not being run as they should, They had had too . easy a time for the last year or two, she said, and must now. do some hard work. It was decided to hold a picnic in the near future, arrangements as to thne and place being left in the hands of a committee. J. W. King, M. P., and Miss Agnes Macphail, M. P. for South Grey, are expected to be among th speakers. Officers were elected as follows President, William, Rutherford, West Wawanosh; first vice-president, Shel- don Bricker, Fordwich; - second vice- president, Mrs. Win, Currie, East Wa- wanosh; secretary -treasurer, R. J. Currie, East Wawanosh; auditors, Wm. Whitman and John Elliott; di- rectors, Ashfield, N. Matherson; West Wawanosh, Mrs. Wm. Ruther- ford; Colborne, R. Young; Goderich, Russell Read; East Wawanosh, Sam Morton and Mrs, G. Cunningham,_ Morris, T. Proctor and Mrs. Short - read; Blyth, W. Pollock and Mrs. Whitman, Grey, O. Turnbull and Mrs. R. McDonald; Brussels, Mrs. Cardiff and T. Greer; Turnberry, D. Fortune; Howick, W. J. Gamble and Mrs. C. Mcllwaine. A committee was named to get someone to represent Wingham. Banquetted in Wingham About three hundred delegates were in Wingham on Wednesday of this week in attendance at. the Eugenia Divisional Meeting of the Ontario Hydro Association.- The Council, Chamber of Commerce and Utilities Commission had then 'as their guests at dinner in the Council Chamber, Shot Through Window Mrs, S. Piper, Patrick St., carne nearly being accidentally shot in her home on Wednesday last. She had just moved away from a window when a bullet crashed through and imbedded itself in the wall across the room. The shot was fired at a bird by a neighbor boy and no doubt he got sych a scare that in future birds will be safe anywhere, so far as he is concerned. Needless to say Mrs. Pi per received quite a shock and she owes her life to the fact that she moved from the window just when she did. Don't Park Without Lights At the last meeting of Wingham Council the matter of, autos parked around town with young couples in and lights out for the greater part of the night was discussed. The mem- bers directed the chief and the night watchman to arrest any and all own- ers of stich cars, in an effort to put a stop to an alarming situation. ' Resi- dents from all parts of the town have complained of autos stopped near their homes until 2, 3 and 4 o'clock, It is the intention of the council to see that arrests are made and not left like sone other laws to be broken at will. Rev. M. M. Bennett of Yorkton, Sask., Accepts Call to Wingharn After having a couple of disappoint- ments in the changing of ministers who were scheduled for Wingham Methodist (United) church, the pulpit supply Committee have received word definitely that Rev, M, M. Bennett has accepted the call, Rev. Mr. Ben- nett comes . to Wingham from the Ca- nadian West where he has occupied several of the large pulpits. For the. past five years he has been pastor at Yorktown, Saskatchewan, Like Mr, Cragg, he desired to return to Old SUbscrs Local and General News of Interest to The Comm ni y fans $2.00 :per ye9 Gossard Corsets, Corselettes, Brass- ieres; . Kotex and Sanitary Rubber Goods, King Bros, What is wrong with the 1st of July celebration committee? It. is time some of the advertising was being put up. Victoria Hal,, Mr. VanNorxnan„s mare, won a race over at Chesley hi three safe heats, , She looks like a good thing now. Good horsemen, predict that she will be a 2,10 pacer before long; " Mr. T. C, McElroy, returned home The Bowling Green is again rutin- on Thursday evening from Detroit, where he spent a week visiting his" two sons, Messrs: Bert and Earl I.Ic- Elroy, who reside in Detroit, Mr. McElroy-, reports having' a real en- joyable time with his two sons.' ing overtime. Ladies if your hus- bands are lost you might find them there, Ship via Dominion Express. Prompt Telegraph- Service, Canadian Pacific Railway Tickets. Phone 47. G, L, Baker, Agent.. Mrs. Samuel Smith; aged 72, who lived on the London road near Exex- ter, died from the effects of being gored by a cow. Printed Crepes of Cotton, Cotton an -E Silk and All Silk in pretty designs and colors at 500, $1,00 and $2.0o per yard. King ,Bros. Open Air Dancing, in the town park on Thursday evening, clean dancing, nothing tainted with rowdy- ism will be tolerated. Hurry and get in on the bargains in dinner sets at R. S. McGee's groc- ery. Only a few left. Read his ad- vertisement in this paper, Skeptical lady -And can I wear this coat out in the rain without hurt- ing it? Fur Salesman -Madam, have you ever seen a skunk carrying an umbrella? For the June Bride -Table Linens Maderia Linens, Huck Linen Towels, Bridge Sets,, Tea Sets, etc., from Old Bleach and John S. Brown at King Bros. Mrs. Leslie Rutherford, wife of the accountant of the Canadian Bank of Commerce at Exeter, accidentally shot and killed herself while, working with a revolver. Mr. Robt, H. Garniss of Morris Township, had the misfortune to lose a valuable cow on Friday. In some unaccountable manner she broke one of her front legs up in the shoulder. A meeting of the directors of the Turnberry Agricultural Society, ladies and gentlemen, will be held on Friday evening, June 12th,, at the, home of Mr. C. G. Campbell, 1st line of Morris. The members of Wingham Lodge A. F. & A. M, will attend Divine Ser- vice in St, Pauls Anglican Church ,on Sunday evening; June 14th,, and the members of the Orange Association will attend Divine Service in the same church on Sunday evening, July 12th. Rev. H. W. Snell will' be the.speaker on both occasions. Rev. D. J. Lane, speaking at Walk- erton the other night at the induction of the new Presbyterian minister there said, "Don't expect too much` of the minister's wife. It takes a good wo- man to make a hone. It takes a good woman to take a place in community work. It takes a good woman to fxi•l, - her place in her church. Don't expect your pastor to have three wives:" Mr, C. H. McAvoy on Monday last purchased the drug business in Wingham owned and conducted by Mr.' 'E, J. Mitchell, Mr. McAvoy talc ing immediate possession. Mr. Mc- Avoy is a young man of capable pos- sibilities and much respected by a large circle of friends who will wish him every success in his new venture, Exeter Times -Advocate. Rev. Dr. Hazen who was slated for Wingham Methodist 'Church, will be- come pastor of Centennial Methodist Church, London. Rev. J. A. Agnew, who was for six years pastor of Rid - out St. Church and who was to have gone to Centennial goes to Kings- ville. Rev. John Garbutt, forsnerly,of.•.,... Contennial, has accepted a position as secretary of the Western Ontario Bi- ble Society., Windsor Ties, Printed, and Plain Shades 75c to $1,25 pretty Japat and Lace Collar Sets, $1.00 up at King Bros. The End of Unseemly Struggle Dr. Perrie Speaks in Toronto Rev. Dr. Perrie of Wingham, is taking a prominent part in the Con- tinuing Church Assembly at Toron- to this week. The following from a citydaily has reference to the ad- dress of Rev. Dr,, Perrie: "Dr. Perrie said that Canada was now at the end of unseemly struggle and has passed through a state which could scarcely be considered possible in a Christian country. Many people, he said, had sore hearts because of the injustices heaped upon them and from many came, stories of interfer- ence and domination. However, the storm through which the_ church has 'passed would make for stronger reso- lution and a quickening of the spirit- ual life. The situation, he said, was in part. due to the mistaken policies of men,' butaas hien were under Divine -control perhaps the answer to the question, how did this conic about? was found.. The continuing of the church was not to maintain a name, but to give to Canada the great message that Pres- byterianism had for it. The charac- teristic of the system of Presbyterian- ism, he said, was Calvinistic -of which the keynote was divine soveregnity,. which was the pressing authority and supremacy of, God. "Let us preach the divine father- hood, but do not let us forget the di- vine sovereignty," said Dr. Perrie. "The winning and wooing note of the pulpit will fail unless we link it up. with stern authority. Has there not been too much emphasis on social re- form, and do we not need to cry for. the puritan faith? Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. We should not fail to emphasize the love of God. We need more the real min- ister of the Gospel. .It is no great: credit, foga preacher to be a good fi- nancier and a great organizer. Dr. Perrie, declared, amid applause that the Presbyterian church would not give up its principles and that it will continue the fight "on Presbyter ran lines." - Ontario, and is expected to take over his new duties as Co -pastor with Rev. W. D. McIntosh of Wingham United Church on the last Sunday in .June. Mrs. Bennett has been a very active member of all the women's organiza- tion in,the West, In malting the announcement on Sunday, Rev, Mr. Cragg said he be- lieved that under the able guidance of Mr, McIntosh and. Mr. Bennett, to- getheir with their wives, he looked for a prosnising future of Wingham Unit- ed Church. Piano Recital Pupils of Beatrice Gordon, will give a Piano Recital in the Town Hall, June 19th., (Friday evening), at 8.15 p. m. Pupils from both Winghann and Teeswater will take part assisted. by ' other talent from both towns, Admission 25c, Proceeds to go to The Arena, Enters Firm of Lloyds Ltd Mr. Gordon Buchanan, who has been a member of the firm of Hanna & Co, Ltd„ for the past eight years, has severed his connection with that firm and hasentered as a partner iti the firm of C. Lloyd & Son Limited, manufacturers of doors. Mr. Buchan - ,an was a courteous and obliging sales- man and no doubt will be successful in the manufacturing world: The Lloyd firm are building a Targe addi- tion to the bade of their factory anal,,. are making other preparations for a much increased business : in future. Mr. Buchanan's father, the late Frank Buchanan, was a member of the Lloyd firm for many years. United) Church In Wingham On Sunday morning next the local church union will be consummated, The membership will consist of those new members of the Methodist Chur- ch, members. "of St. Andrew and the. Presbyterian Church at Eadie's to whose certificates have been Granted. All others desiring to unite, either by certificate or on profession of faith will be good enough to see either 1ilr. Cragg or Mr,; McIntosh any time be- fore Sunday. On Thursday evening Mr. McIn- tosh is anxious to meet at the, rnianse John St., all Presbyterian Unionists, coming into the United Church on. profession ''of Faith. Let us be much in prayer that the service on Sunday morning 'may b one long to be remembered• - Sacrament' of the Lord's Supper be administered,