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The Wingham Advance, 1919-05-08, Page 8Page Mgbt THE WINGIff AM- ,ADVAINTOR y TAILORED B TORONTO from the Best Mills in the World Come fabrics for 20th Century Brand -the clothes with a na- tional reputation for style and quality. They are the cheapestand best in the end as proved by thousands dressers over a period of nearly zo years. • of good We would appreciate an opportunity of showing the new styles and fabrics. We are exclusive agents. HANNA & CO. . Owing to building changes all account are now due. aXaXXX \Xtt XX XXXX vim\% W W�A^f XX X Z TRADAqK D TRADE***rk*4MAAft •® LYCEUM tr• . ✓ ��iRP THEATRE WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, MAY 7 and o W Superfeatures present AMBASSADOR GERARD'S MY FOUR YEARS IN GERMANY E. • Inn) reels Played three weeks in one theatre in Toronto, Admission 27c, Children 1(k. ^u - -- MON, and TUES., MAY42 and 13 Artcraft Pictures present MARY PICKFORD in STELLA MARIS In (I reels. also a Chaplin comedy. • Admission •170 and 16c. FRIDAY and SAT., MAY 9 and 10 Paramount presents ENID BENNET in A DESERT WOOING And llth episode of HANDS UP 70. •••/I Mr. H. Hopper was in London on bus- mess this week. Pte John Tasker has returned to hie home George Ferguson spent the week -end in London. Taylor and James took in about 70 head of cattle on Thursday. The members of the C O. F. will hold an entertainment in their hall. on the evening of May 23rd. The program will consist ofa contestIrish and ibetween the the Scotch and there will be allowed 20 members on each side The judges are Alex Courts. Wingham, W. 11 Kerr. Brussels and L Brown, Blyth. Plan of on the willbeopen at H store hall Hopper's 14th. inst. TOE DEM ROLL MRS. R0134fBr Txc)al'soti After a lingering illnesss the death occur- red in Lucknow, on Sat , May 3, of Mrs. Robert 'Thompson of West Wawanosh The funeral was held to Wingham cerne. tery, on Monday afternoon, Besides her husband, a family of six survives: --Mrs. Flood of Wingham, Mrs, Noble Steele of Lucknow, Mr. Ralph Thompson, Richard of Galt, Nat and Stanley at home. MATIL,i),' WALLI;B, Tine'w One of Wingham's old residents passed away in the Wingham Town Plot on Sun- day, May 4th, when Matilda Waller Trew relict of the late John Galbraith, entered into rest at the ripe age of 84 years, She died at the home of her daughter, Mrs, Wni Finley, from whose home the funeral service was held on Tuesday afternoon and was conducted by Rev. E. F. Arm- strong, pastor of the Methodist church. Interment took place in Wingham terns- tery Blyth Mrs Rev. McCormick visited here' mother, Mrs. Godwin in London, during the week. Dr. E C. Wilford has gone to New York for two months. Mr. and Mrs Alex McKellar will leave this eek for Strathroy, where they will reside. w A Platform Meeting will be held in the Methodist Church, -on the first evening of the District Meeting, to be held May 21st, and 22nd. Rev, H. D. Moyer of Sea. forth, will be %he principal Speaker. Me, Henry Homey of Goderich, was calling on friends during the week Mr. Whyte of Toronto, has been en- gaged as Principal of Blyth Continuation Schoot He returned just recently from overseas, Wedded At Lueknow. A pretty wedding took place on Wed. of last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs J. H. Carruth, Lucknow, when their second daughter, Margaret Emily, was united in marriage to William J. Hackett of Ashfield. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr. Stobie of Whitechurch. After a short honeymoon trip to Burling- ton th • happy young couple will take up there home in Ashfield. • MUST 13E D Excellent buil ding or garden lots o11 Carling Ter- race, belonging to Quay estate, which is being wound up and these lots; must be sold. Apply to Abner Caseins Real Est ate and Inauranee C N. I. '11t•1: et Ag,•nt°y. .WINOHAtd MARKETS (Correct up till Wednesday noon) Wheat No. 2 Spring 2 00 to Wheat No. 2 Fall 2 11 to Flour, per cwt, standard. fi 90 to Bran, per ton 40 00 to Shorts, per ton.... .. . 42 00 to OBatsarley. .... .. .. , 75 to . . Hay, 17 00135 ttoo Butter, per lb. -dairy.... 39 to Eggs, per dozen 41 to Lard 30 to Cattle; med., butchers, 10 00 to Cattle, butchers choice, 13 00 to Hogs, Iiveweight20 75 to Butterfat to TENDERS FOR DRAIN BORN • New Honking Haunt Commencing on May 12th, the Bank of` xlpmilton, Dominion Bank and Bank of Commerce, will adopt the following bank- ing hours: front ten o'clock a. m. to three p m. live days in the week. Saturday from nine -thirty to twelve o'clock, noon. 0 15 42 00 44 00 1 00 18 00 52 45 12 350 14 00 21 25 53 Public Meeting, May.16111. A public meeting will be held to the town hall on Friday evening, May loth at 8 o'clock for the purpose of discussing the erection of some sort of a suitable and lasting memorial in memory of our heroic dead. All citizens are invited to attend this meeting and express their opinions on the matter. Wordsman Bros. Are honest Because of a rumor that is abroad that Wordsman brothers shipped furs belong- ing to another man, we wish to make this statement public. Mr. Brown and the thief of police followed us to -Coale where we had gone to do business on Sat- urday morning and they opened and ex- amined carefully Our bag o f furs and found them to be our own,property, The chief of police at Orangeville was also watching for Mr. Wordsman on his way to Toronto. Sealed tenders Will be received by the under- signed up till noon on Monday, May 19th, for the coustrnetion of the a1cC•reight drain, ex- cept that portion of the Urand Tran]: Railway property. Plans and specifloation s can be soon at he home of Henry Uodlcln or at the home of the undersigned. A eert hied cheque of 10 per cont. c f't (oe er must aocompr,ny tend- er as a guarantee of. doe completion of the work '1']to lowest or any tender not necessar- ily au opted. Powia.T., Clerk of 'Purnberry, Route 1, Wingham. KU>,t(tt-In Wingham, on April 30th to Mr, and Mrs. Dan. Kerr, a daughter, " Jamestown, Regular meeting of Jamestown Wom- en's Institute, will be . held in Victoria Hall, Wednesday, April 30th, at 3 o'clock Full attendance is requested as arrange ments are to be made for the annual meet• ing. Mrs, John Fraser will give a paper. If there are any persons having yarn or socks belonging to the Red Cross, please re'urn at once to McDonald's store. Mrs. James Kernaghan left for the West, Monday April 21st, to visit her daugtter, Mrs G. Jacklin.- Stanley McDonald is hired for some months with Mr Bruce Smith near Trow- bridge, W hitecAurch Miss Olive Teriff of Wingham Hospital spent Sunday at her house here, Sergt, Victor Mitchell, brother of Mrs, (Rev,) James Scobie, is visiting at the manse, en route to his hotne in Brandon, from overseas. Mr, Wilfrid Arscott of Wingham, spent Sunday with friends here. The Guild Meeting on Sunday was led by miss Maggie Laidlaw. The leader for May if is Miss Alba Fox. Next Sunday, Mothers' Day, will be observed in the Presbyterian Church. The centre front seats will be reserved for the mothers Mr. Cooper of Clinton, conducted the services in the Presbyterian church on Sunday. He spoke in the interests of temperance. Mr. James Alleu of Wing - ham gave a suitable recitation. Belgrave M/`XIii•\PA„/1,1CliA1 /�.�/S/`I\�•'�s���1�1 rewwwwilAtvihmawwwwwiwahniwwwwi ---COMING. era House, V�ingharn Under the auspices of the Wingham Fire Co. The famous . ERNIE' MARKS STOCK CO. With an .All Star Cast, and a complete change of play nightly. .. Three Nights MONDAY,MAY 1 Opening play, the lig Sensational Ir Dramatic Success "The Final Settlement"' New York's Tremendous Hit. 5 big Vaudeville Specialties between acts. Reserved s t, on sale Friday at 4 c iia bon'; Drug Store. Prices, Adults 35 and 50c, Children 25c. ,MC or, 01' The llough Cup Soccer Representatives met at Stratford, on Tuesday, April 29th, to draw up a sched- ule for the Hough Cup soccer competition of the Western Football Association Referees for Group 1 are H. W. Brown, Kitchener: J.J.Gunn, Woodstock and N. R. F'eibig, Stratford. Winners must be returned by June 7th. The schedule finds Stratford, Kitchener, and Woodstock in one group, and Wing- ham,and I arriston in the other, Listowel I t h h, while Dunnville and Windsor on the ex- treme y 1(: ends were given g The dates: May 3 -Stratford at Kitchener May 3 -Listowel at Ilarriston. May 10 -'-Kitchener at Woodstock. May 10--Wingham at Listowel. May 17 Woodstock at Stratford. May 17--Ilarriston at Wingham. May 2# Sat atr lord t Woodstock. ,. May 21,--Ilarriston at Listowel May 31. -Kitchener at Stratford May 31 - Winghali at Harriston. June 7 Woodstock at Kitchener, WW June 7 Listowel at Wingham. Bluzvale The regular monthly meeting of the Bluevale Farmers' Club will be held in the Foresters' Hall on Thursday evening of this week. Mr. H. A McCall made a business trip to London this week. Mr John Brooks is quite poorly at present, we hope he will soon be enjoying better health, Mrs. Alex McGee spent a few dal s with her daughter, Mrs. Anger at Fordwich. 11'lr. Thos. Stewart spent the week end with his son at Henfryn - Mr. and Mrs. John Hall have moved in- to the Casemore house near the station. On Friday evening, May 20d, quite a number of people, old and young. met at the home of Mr. Geo. Thornton in honor of Mrs. Tltornton's nephew, Pte. G. C. Patterson, who returned from France a week ago. About 9 o'clock Mr. Robt Black was called to the chair and a very 'pleasant twohours was spent in a program consisting of speeches, recitations, vocal and instrumental Music. After this Pte Patterson was called to the floor and Mrs, Jos, Curtis read au address while Mrs. Milvert Sellers presented h i m with a purse of $9o. George thanked thenx all for their kindness and in replying said he had enjoyed the training, the trip across and everything in connection with it except the battles and that the experi ence was worth all the hardships and et - discomforts, . o }Ie lost his right leg and was also badly wounded iu the left leg in the battle of Arras and was taken to hospital at Rotten and thence to Na. 3, Wilson Hospital, Redding, England. George is in very cheerful and splendid spirits and like all our brave boys is thankful he was able to conte back. Following is the address: 7`o Pte G. C. Patterson. Dear George; - We, o urfrien friends and neighbors, have gathered here this evening not only to he s to you in some but res riseyou u Burp p trilling way our appreciation of the sacri- fice h e free you have u ad by leaving your schooling to go overseas in defence of our King acid country and our homes I for the clan- gers your preparation During r p J gY p of warfare, you were exposed to many hardshipsrdship-s but never a trurm ur While in France you did all in your pow- er to make Victory sure and we are now glad to know that you bre again safely atnotrg us, after helping to win one of the most horrible wars in history Kindly aecept title purse, not for its intrinsic value, but as a means of ex- pressing to you the esteem in which you are held, and hope you may long be rt to enjoy dn o a life o peace p eace a n d spared happiness Signed, Mrs. k . Sellers, Mrs J, E. Curtis, A full supply of Victor Phono- graphs. and Records Call and hear these machines before purchas- r r elsehere. 111. E. W. T/IMLVN Minnie St ,r+ H. Wottosarrtrr Enos. Morris The girls of the Brussels, Grey and Mo• rris rural telephone staff at Brussels stru • ck for higher wages last week and at the meeting of that hoard their resignations were accepted and a new staff of girls appointed Mr. John Watson. and family lth. line rf Morris, moved into their uew home in Brussels on Monday. On Thursday even- ing the members of Trinity Church met at their home and presented theist with a couple of nice Rockers and an appropriate address. Their departure is much reget ted as they were highly respected resi- dents of the filth. i 4+4,....x.44.444x44•444444444 :..... 4:4444444.44:44:44.t. '4. Curries'!a11ne Shap 3 4a4 Just a few pairs of brand new ;s; Special Dunlop bicycle covers to go .._. at 82.45. for the next 30 days ,t; Traction Tread a t $3.00, only ,_. 50c less than Eaton sells them for. . 's Bicycle tubes galore, o, =4 Don't forget we have the old re- fe. X liable Cleveland bicycle fa sale, t, i Lock -tight cement is like a bull ;i; dog; you can't pull it off. A 1 1 d< A. other bicycle accessories at reason- ._' x able prices. .q �_. Motor oil, the best. Mix some ground mica with it and prevent 4 .e. carbon. We sell the mica. A Say, have a look at our automat - ,t. is air valve, for Ford cars only. X 4=. It will give you from 5 to 7 miles :ti more per., gal. Try one and b e t. convinced: 4t. i 444 4••:1 :•••4,• .:.4:••*••:.•:••:•4••:4*X••:44:44••:•4:44:4•:**) H Lill 1 i A. Brussels Word was received here by W. A. Grewar. stating that his wife had died in 1 Los Angeles, Cal., Mr. Grewar's first in- timation c'f his wife's illness was by tel egram. roceived a tow hours previous, statin,; that she had undergone a serious operation. It was only a couple of week', since Mr. Grewar returned from Califor- nia, with the expectation that Mrs, Grew- ar would follow later. Rev. Mr. Price, returned missionary fr- ont Turkey, delivered a splendid address to a very large audience on the subject. "An Eyewitness of Armenian Atrocities." An offering of $1.07 for the Armenian relief fund was taken up. David Pipe, a. former well.known resid- ent of Morris township, died at the home of his daughter in Auburn, and was inter• red in Brussels Cemetery. E 1 e et real Contractor Dealer in all wire and supply. All work guaranteed NOTICE TO CREDITORS New Oxfords for Women Beautiful in Appearance Excellent in Quality This cut illustrates one of the newest shapes The leather is fine vici kid Flexible Soles and either Louis or Sport Heels. Prices $5,00 6.50 and 7.50 W. H. WILLIS SOLE AGENT FOR THE FOR LADIES Par SPECIAL TRAINING Makes the difference between the low paid worker and thehigh-salaried ex- pert. We can smooth out the road for you from the one class to the other. Students admitted any time. Catalogue free. ( WINGHAM, ONTARIO The school that places its graduates in good positions. D. A. McLachlan, Fres. Murray McLeish, Prin. .),..txxxxxxxix.x.x.x../...7Avsmx.v.m..xxxxxxxxxxxxxx tit PVALUES FOP. MONTH OF MAY 744 5 ECTAL CASH Dawson late of ,be In the estate of 6villiam t County of 11•non town of Wingham in the C 4t y , retired farmer, deceased. Notice Is hereby given pursuant to vection 59. Chapter 121, of 1t .S. 0 , 1914, that, all per- sons hav,ngelaima against the estato of vt'il. liam Dawson who di.d on or about the 26.1) day or January, A. 1)., 1919 at the town of Wingham aro required to send to the under- signed, the Solicitor for the Executors, on or ,r May, 1 before the 13th day of b4 y, A. tom, their names and addroat•cs with full particulars of their claims in writing and the nature of the securities df any) held by thorn. and further take noti'•* that after the said 13th day or May A. D. 1010, the assets of the said estate wilt bo distributed by the said I+.x• eoutors among the parties witted thereto, having regardard niy to claimss of whish they shall then have naive and the(,,latowiii notf be liable for any claims not filed al the time of the said distribution. Dated at Wit gluon this 12 day of April, A U. 1019. Dummy not.nt;R Solicitor fortlo r hxecntor n • W IWANT Lown and Mans Mont NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the estate of Itobert Baird late of the Township tit' hent Wawanosh in the Counts, of r deceased. tinct Labourer, r II t !n Seel ion Notice is hereby atvrn ptrtrau,tn t, 1 on,.on . q S. 0.iJl 1. that a t o :.1 of 1, `3p Gfi Chapter 1 , 'r . havingt ]aims ar; (itl:t the e:,lat t of Rnttt, 1 Baird who died on or about the lith ,lav of f March A. It. 191.t, at the Township o least Wawann.•0 aro required to send to the under- signed, the t-Solieitor for the Adntintstrxtrix, 00 or bsforo the 13th day of Mny A. Ir., 1019, their names anti addrr i.e!t with full partienl:tra of their 'claims in writing aid the 1.aturo of the s0ettritica (if any) held by thein. And furl her take 001tee that after tho said the assets t of th•, ) t a ( e 13th to of may, A. s 10 is y y ttn.aidllr7. i i4 rtotu,ctt byt will ,(, d t said ..tato 1 1 st ( ministratrix among the parties entitled there- to. having regard only to claims of which she s will ttlhu have untieuntieatld the estate uot. ho liable for any el'dtu i not filed at 100 time of the said clistributiOn, 1)t ur.Ehr Iior.+t> /lonelier for tate Admhfistratrix ICtd7ADM t'A,MMnt 1 r4 • NOTE -Our new cash system has proven so successful that we are now able to give better values than ever. WE PANT CASH OR TRADE FOR FARM PRODUCE This advertisement contains a list of merchandise that was bought at cash prices ancl enables us to sell at money saving prices. Korth Spring Coats, Capes and Dolman's Special prices on Ladies' Coats in all the latest styles and materials. Prices $z8 to $4.5. LA DI.ZS' RAI,JV- COATS • New raincoats in latest styles of waterproof inater, ials in Tweed and Paramatta Cloths, Prices ,$ro to $25. 56" Al l Wool Bot- any Serges Regular $6.o0, sale price $4.25 a yd. This quality is suitable for Tailored Suits, Skirts and Dresses it has soft finish and fine twill. Colors, Black, Navy, Nigger Brown, Taupe and Green. Special Sale of Silks 2000 yds of Silk, Poplins, Shantung, Habitat', Mousaline at big savings. Men's -Boys' Clothing Voile Blouses, sizes 34 to 44 Special price $1.95. V'4 Ladies fine cotton voile waists, beautifully designed, r in the newest styles, trade from,extra fine quality voile. pio CREPE DE CHENE AND GhORGETTE BLOtJS S- In newest styles and shades. Prices $6.5o to $14. Ladies Vests, Drawers, Under- wear and Hose. Special values. 20 dozen Women's Underwear, trade from fine lisle Egyptian yarns in all sizes, in all weaves, i'oris Knit, Flat Knit, eta ' Special value 750 a garment, Other values at 250, 500, $r.00 and $2.00. Spring Coats, Raincoats and Furnishings. Men's Suit $15 to $45 Boys' Suits 6.50 to 18 Raincoats ro to $25, Men's Underwear 750 $I.00, I.5o anti 2.50. Men's Socks ase, soc, $Loo and 1.5o. Men's Shirts $x,00, 2,00, 3.50 and 5.00. Men's Caps 1.50 to $3. Men's Hats $3,00 to 8.00. House Furnishings, Car* tains and Draperies Curtains, Voile, Scrim and Marquesite in White and Earn ' Prices $2,00 to 7.50 a pair, • DRAPER/ILS-Special v;tltte in plain and fancy Scrims and Voiles in plain or fancy borders. Prices 250, 500, 750 and $t,50 a ytl. KINGS' GROCERY DEPT. Pare Foods atMono,' Saving n Prtc a 3 lbs best Rice...... .... 23c Aylmer Tort atoes large can , r5cc Aylmer Peas, largee e n 1500 Iellogs Corti Flakes Shredded Wheat.... too 12 bars Comfort Soap.... _ , . , . 9oc zs 10,pail Syrup t 95 c Choice White Means per lb se 75e Black or Japan Pca 630 Io© lbs Sugar ' Tomoo T 25 extra good litoom„ 950 Store closes Wednesday afternoons during May, Juste, July and Anngn t. § KING BROS. 1 Have beautiful; decorations windowd Nothing gives so much pleasure as a well decorated window. ibe the envy windows will of your neighbors if you use the artiar Fiat Rod *for curtain* and draperies Guaranteed not to sag or tarnish, Flat din a ' 9 f t Kirsch F t ILo Therer color to match your woodwork or draperies. Every rod contains a written guarantee that it will $hot cog or tarnish. 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