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The Wingham Advance, 1906-04-19, Page 8THE WINGHAM ADVANCE --- THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 1906 L. A. Ball spent Easter Sunday in '.Toronto. Mrs. T. bind is visiting in Atwood this week. Miss Mary Agnew spent Sunday in Londesboro, Miss Merrill of Gorrie spent Goo(140 Friday in town. Frank Rice of Ripley was in town on Good Friday. Miss Olive Manners is spending this week in London, Wm, Blatebford holidayed in To- ronto over Easter. Corm.. D. Bell Was in Toronto on .:• business, Saturday. r' Rev. Father Hanlon of Clinton was in town on Monday. Mrs. Thos. Forbes spent a few days in Brussels this week. Miss Mabel Orr spent Good Friday with friends in London. Jas. Cummings of St. Marys spent Easter at his home here, Mrs. R. Barrett and daughter Ruth spent Easter in Brussels, Miss Laura Homuth is home from London for the holidays. Mrs. Snllows of Goderieli spent the holidays at J. D. Long's. Miss M. L. Brock was a visitor to Brussels on Gond Friday. Miss K. Gundy spent the holic1ny, with relatives in Toronto. Miss Ethel 3iusgrove is home from Foidwich for the holidays. Mr. Huffman of Sebringville is a visitor at W. F. VanStone's. John Stevenson spent the holidays with friends near Wyoming. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Cummings of Lis- towel spent Sunday in town. Mrs. Stohie of Seaforth spent Sun- day with Mrs. G. C. Manners. Miss Ida .Joynt of Lucknow visited friends in town over Sunday. Miss Winnie McGuire of Brussels was in town on Good Friday. Jas. Ward of Stratford spent the holidays at his home in town. Ed. Groves of Stratford spent the holidays at his home in town. Jno. Jerome of Orillia spent Easter holidays at his home in town. Mrs. Harron spent Gond Friday with her nephew at Millbank. Miss Emma Pattison visited Harris- -"ion friends on Easter Sunday. Gordon Griffin of Toronto holidayed for Easter at his home in town, Mrs. A. Kelly spent last week with friends in Stratford and Berlin. Mr. Robert Lockhart spent Easter with his nephew in Ailsa Craig. Miss Marjorie Gordon is home from Toronto for the Easter holidays. Miss McDougall of Underwood spent Easter holidays with Miss Kelly. Ernest Buchanan of Toronto spent the holidays at his home in town. Mrs. Mooney spent Sunday in Rip- ley with her son, Geo. M. Mooney. Mr. Connell of Prescott is visiting his daughter, Mrs. (Dr.) Redmond. Miss Annie Ritchie of Brantford visited friends in town over Sunday. Miss Sadie Gray of Parkhill was the guest of Miss Brewer during Easter. W. R. Cruikshank of Mount Forest spent Easter at his home near town. Mr. David Currie spent Easter in Toronto, the guest of Mr. W. Lewis. 4f Miss Blanche Eaglestone spent Eas- ter holidays at her home in Dresden. Mrs. Dixon of Listowel visited her daughter, Mrs. W. Rogers, over Sun- day. Mr. Frank Ashdown of Brantford spent Easter holidays with his brother here. Miss Winnie Holmes of Brantford spent the holidays at her home .in town. Miss Aggie McLean of Milwaukee, Wis,, visited Wingham friends this week. Mrs. McCartney of Holmesville was the guest of Mrs. Bloomfield, sr., for Easter. Miss Gillespie of Blyth spent Easter Sunday with her sister, Mrs. W. J. Haines. Dr. T. Chisholm, M. P., came home from Ottawa to spend Easter with bis family. Mrs. Mason of London is spending a couple of weeks with her son, Mr. Geo. Mason. Miss Carrie Walter of Hohnesville spent Easter holidays at Mr. John Ansley's. Frank Boylan of Dresden was the guest of Milton Graham during the holidays. Walter Burgess of Stratford spent the Easter holidays at his home in Bluevale. Mr. and firs. D. Showers of London visited relatives in town during the holidays. Mr. D. Rush of Toronto visited his daughter, Mrs. E. Hart, during the holidays. Mr. Alex. Orr and daughter, Miss Nellie, spent the Easter holidays in Chatham. Mrs. J. Springsteen of Blenheim spent Easter with her sister, Mrs. J. T Lamonby. Mrs. Thos. Little of Londesboro was the guest of Mrs. Little, John St., on Good Friday. Mrs. Wm, Dodds of Mitchell visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Rankin, over Easter. Mrs. Burrett ,of Mitchell visited her brother, Mr. Wm, Wellwood, hi town for Eastertide. Miss VanderWater of Toronto was the guest of Mr. and Mrs, F. Buchan- an over Easter, her parents, Mr, and Mrs. T, L. Jobb, during Easter holidays. Albert McGregor of Thamesford visited his parents, Air. and Mrs. Jno. McGregor, :luring Paster, Mr. and Mrs. F. IL Walley and daughter spent Easter with ielatives at Brantford and Ingersoll. Misses Olive and Norma VanStone were at Clinton this week attending the Pinner•-Bartliff wedding. Mrs. 'Wm. Moore and Mrs, Elmer Moore spent the holidays with rela- tives in Toronto, Mrs. Theo. Hall and daughter, Miss nom' Edith, are visiting friends in Owen Sound'this week. 13. N. McDonald and family of Rip • ley were at T. Laonbys during the Easter holidays, Miss Maggie Iinggan anti, her niece, Mrs, John '1'ervit spent their Easter holidays in Mitchell. Mrs. 'Borden of London (formerly of Winghaur) was visiting ftien s here during the peat week, tiers, Woods of Wi111icroft v1sit(k1 Miss Mande Fleuty of London and Robt. J. Flenty of Southampton spent Easter at their home in town. S. M. Robinson of Brampton, for- merly in the Dominion Bank here, was in town on Good Friday. ;liss Barber of Listowel and Miss Banton of Palmerston were the guests of Miss M. L. Brock over Sunday. John A. Currie and his sisters, Mag- gie and Lula, spent their Easter holi- days in Brantford and Hamilton. Miss Evelyn Lockhart returned to the city Tuesday morning, after spending a couple of months with her parents. Dirs. Jas. Johnston of Cartwright spent the holidays with her daughters, Mrs. Arch. Patterson and Mrs. Waiter Patterson of town. Miss Eva Simmons of Acton, accom- panied by her friends, Misses Pearl Stewart and Maggie Wyles, spent the holidays at her home in town. Will. Scott of Sarnia (formerly of Wingham) spent Easter with friends in town. Will. is doing well in the bakery bnsiness in the border town. Miss Pansy Reynolds was hone for Good Friday and returned to Clinton Saturday, accompanied by Miss Bessie Marsales, who spent a few days with her. Miss Gertie Lockhart and sister, Miss Nina, returned to town Thurs- day; the former from a visit to friends in Toronto and points east ; the latter for her holidays under the parental roof. Miss E. Walker of Markdale was the west of Mrs. Robt. Johnston for the Easter holidays. She was, some years ago, a pupil of the editor of the <..civance, when he was Principal of Markdale school, and it was pleasing to renew the acquaintanceship of for- mer days, Miss Walker was delight • - ed with Wingham and thinks it a very fine town, indeed. i church 'dews The young people of St. Paul's Church had a very pretty arrange- ment of flowers for Easter Sunday. Mr. Andrew Carnegie sent a cheque for $ 750 towards the $1500 pipe organ recently installed in St. Paul's church, Wiarton. A Cottage prayer -meeting will be held next Sunday afternoon at 2:30, at the home of Mr. Lockridge, near Mc - Lead's mill ; all are welcome. Pastor Fitch of Wingham Baptist Church attended the Convention of B. Y. P. societies held in Brantford last week, and reports a ti ery success- ful convention. A very interesting meeting of the Baptist Young People's Society was held on Monday evening, when Pastor - Fitch gave an address on the recent - successful convention in Brantford. Rev. S. C. Edmonds, B. D., will preach in the Methodist church next Snnday morning, and Rev. Geo. Baker in the evening. Dr. Gundy is engaged to preach educational sermons in Plattsville. "Wingham District Epworth League will hold a "Summer School" this year in the Town of Wingham. A fine ar- ray of talent is expected to furnish profitable programs for the week ; particulars later. The annual examination of candi- dates and probationers for the minis- try of the London Conference will take place in Askin St. church, Lon- don, next week from Tuesday till Thursday. Dr. Gundy, who is one of the examiners, will be in London for a few days in that connection. The name of Rev. David Rogers, of Thorndale, a former pastor of Blue - vale Methodist church, is freely men- tioned as a likely nominee for the President's chair in the London Con- ference. He would fill the position with credit and deserves promotion. He is a popular pastor, a good chair- man and judicious administrator. He will fill the President's chair, if not this year, then later. The services in Winghtun Metho- dist church on Easter Sunday were especially bright and interesting, and appropriate music formed an lin- portant part, as might have been seen from the programs circulated on the previous Saturday. In the morning, after choral prayer, doxology and opening hymn and prayer, a class of little children sang very sweetly— "Ring the bells of Easter." Other musical numbers were --A solo by Miss Mason, "Hail Glorious Morn" ; anthem by the choir—"He is not here," and a solo by Miss Homuth— "Every flower that blossoms." In the evening, the choir was reinforced by a• large number of young people from the Sunday school, and the musical selections were—Chorus—"Joy, Joy, Joy" "Joyful Easter Bells" ; Solo and Chorus—"Weeping Mary", with Miss Brewer, soloist; Chorus—"Sweet are the promises" ; Chorus --"A Mighty Saviour" ; chtet---"Lovely beam of morning" by Miss A. L. Kerr, and Miss . Morton ; Song -•-- "The shout of Triumph."' Appropriate discourses were given morning and evening, by the pastor. All the musical selections for the day were appropriate, and were appreciated by the congregation. The choir has improved under the leadership of Dir. Morton, who spares neither time nor effort in the prepara- , tion of the music. BIRTHS. Inglis.—In Wingham, on April 13th, Mrs, Chas. Inglis, a daughter. West --At the Manse, Bluevale, on • Tuesday, 17th inst., to Rev. W. J. and Mrs. West, a daughter. MARRIAGES. Armour---Mitchell—In Blyth, April 13, by Rev. Dr. McLean, Mr. Frank Mitchell to Miss May Armour, both of Wingham. Geddes—Tin Morris, April DEATHS. 12th, Wm. L. Geddes, aged 85 years. Jewett ---In }llnevale, on Monday. April 10tH, Maria .Jewett, relict of the, late Lewis Jewett, aged 80 years, McCrae -•In 1;.ast Warvanosb, April 15th, Wal. H. Metrae, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McCrae, aged 82 Belgrave. Miss R. Robinson of Seaforth is the guest of Mrs. Sprout. Mrs, Wm. Corbett is visiting her mother at Stratford, 1), Sproat spent Good Friday and Saturday in London. Miss. Bella Allison of London spent Easter with her mother. Mr. Jones of Port Elgin visited his brother, Rev. A. I. Jones. Dias. T. Wilkinson of Cargill is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Whaley. Walton, Dr. Kerby., V.S., of 't't alien, is like.. ly to locate ru Belgrave shortly. Mks Mina Bengough is visiting her sister, Mrs. Perrin, in Turnberry, Mrs. Rolit, Astcll and Miss Esther Brydges left Wednesday for Sask, Mr. and Mrs, Stalker of Lueknow aro guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geddes, C. Burney of Exeter attended the funeral of Harry McCrae, Tuesday. Mrs. Burney of Exeter is visiting her parents, Mr, and Mrs, Stonehouse. Miss Eva Digge of Chatham spent the holidays with her uncle, Jas. A. Stretton, Mrs. Brandon of Bayfield spent the Easter holidays with het' mother, Mrs. Brydges, sen. Mr, and Mrs, Jos. Snaith of White- church, visited Mr. and Mrs. Watson of the village. Mr. Pingle has returned from Tor- onto, where he has been engaged during the winter. Mrs. Shiers of London visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs, D. Bartley, Mr. Bartley being very ill. C. W. Lawrence of Buffalo is home among friends, and apparently has stood the winter very well. Mrs. Arthur Brooks and children of Centralia spent Easter with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Anderson. Joseph Clegg has returned home - after spending the winter in Cuba and Florida. His health is much better. Next Sunday Rev. E. F. Armstrong, B. A., B. D., of Ethel, will preach at Belgrave, Brick Church and Sunshine. Wm. Clark, clerk of Morris, -moved into Belgrave on Tuesday ; we wel- come Mr. and Mrs. Clarksto our village. Mr. and Mrs. Pingle left on Wed- nesday morning for Toronto, Mrs. Pingle will remain there a couple of weeks before returning. Thos. Fraser leaves for the Soo this week with his aunt, Mrs. Vannorman, who has been visiting at Mr. Fraser's. Tommy has secured a good position. Mrs. John Owens and family of East Wawanosh desire to convey their sin- cere gratitude for the many acts of kindness and letters of sympathy re- ceived during the time of their recent bereavement. The funeral of 'William Geddes, 3rd line of Morris, was largely attended on Saturday last. Deceased was 84 years of age, and was among the first settlers of Morris, having lived on the farm that he passed away on, for over fifty years. He was a highly -respected citizen, and leaves a sorrowing wife and a large grown-up family to mourn his loss. The Methodist Sunday School in Belgrave was re -organized this week, with the following officers :--Superin- tendent—J. H. Hopper ; Assistant Su- perintendent—Miller Proctor ; Secre- tary—Mabel Proctor; Treasurer—W. C. Proctor; Librarian—James Grigg; Asst. Librarian—Wm. Corbett; Or- ganist—Pearl Proctor; Asst. Organist —Mrs. "Wm. Proctor. At the close of the services in the Presbyterian church on Sunday, the 8th, the following children were hon - ored by receiving diplomas for recit- ing the Shorter Catechism correctly— Grace Ferguson, Lizzie Knox, Aggie McCallum, Wilson Geddes, Rennie Wightman and Geo. Dalgarno. The Diplomas were awarded by the Gen- eral Assembly. The little folks de- serve credit for doing so well. DIED.—In Belgrave, on Saturday, April 14th, William Henry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McCrae, at the age. of 32 years, having only been ill a little over six months with that dread dis- ease, consumption. Harry was a young man of exemplary character, having been employed for the last two years as assistant to the G.T.R. road - master at Wingham, whose service he was obliged to leave six months ago, owing to poor health. Harry was a member of the I. 0. 0. F., by which Order he was buried. He was also it member of the Maccabees and Orange Society. His remains were laid to rest on Tuesday in the McCrae cemetery, and was followed by a large concourse of friends and acquaint- ances. Services were conducted at the home by Rev. W. Hartley of Blyth and Itev. W. Lowe of London. He leaves to mourn his loss, his father and mother, two brothers and four sisters. The well known druggist, A. L. Hamilton, has been appointed special agent for the sale of Dr. Agnew's Heart Cure, Catarrhal Powder, Oint- ment and Pills as well as South Ameri- can Nervine, Kidney Cure and Rheu- matic Cure. 20-2 St. Helens. Miss Minne Ramage left last week for a trip to Lorneville. Dir. Will. Todd lost a valuable snare from inflammation last Saturday. Miss Chrissy Miller is spending her Easter vacation with friends in Go- derich. Messrs. Humphrey and McGuire de- livered three fine horses to a buyer in Goderich last Tuesday. The funeral of the late John Gaunt took place from his resicicitce on Tares- : day afternoon to Green Hiil cemetery. and was largely attended. Deceased was an old resident of this township and was highly respected ; he was 78 years of age. A quiet wedding took place at the residence of Mr, Dlalcohn Buchanan on Wednesday, April 11th, being the marriage of his daughter, Violet, to Mr. Robert Webster of Ashfleld. The ceremony was performed by Rev.. R. I W. Craw, B, A„ of St. Helens. The happy couple left the same evening for their future horse in Ashfield, a re- ception being tendered thein there. I We wish the young couple a happy iatd successful journey through life. . H. Brown, ltag and Metal Co„ buy- ins uying all kinds of lides, wool and pick- sums, rubber. Nipper, and feathers of Air kinds. Highest price in each; if brought to house, five !rents a hundred extra • Blyth, Messrs, W. Fear and W. Login left stere last • week for Ditr'iritoba, Miss Carrie Slater visited with At- wood friends for Easter holidays, Several new members were initiated at the L. 0, L. last meeting night. Mr. John Sherr•itt of London visit- ed old friends here, during the week, Bert I IeOomtnins has secured a posi- tion with Stewart Bros., tailors of Seaforth, The services in the churches. in town on Sunday, were of a special Easter character, The I.pwortlt League Concert wi11 be held in Indestry hall, May 11th • tr high-class program will be given by local and outside talent. MARRIED. -- At the Presbyterian manse, Blyth, by Rev, Dr, McLean, on April 12th, bliss May Armour, to Frank Mitchell, both of `Vingluun. The bridge over the O. P. R, on the boundary between Hallett and East Wawanosh is now completed, runt horses and vehicles can pass over it. Robert Marshall of East Wawanosh, who had his left hip fractured about four months ago by being thrown from his cart, caused by his horse bolting, is now able to drive into Blyth, Mrs. Geo. Hood, of Morris, has pur- chased the Marshall property on the corner of Morris and McConnell Sts., from Mr. George Jackson, and will shortly take up her residence in this village. A, Wettlaufer of this village has re- covered from his recent severe illness. Over two weeks ago he was taken sick with an attack of appendicitis, this being shortly afterwards followed by tonsilitis. Mr. J. F. Nivins left on Monday morning for Saskatoon, Saskatche- wan, where he intends to take up his residence. Mr. Dewitt Spence, of Lis- towel, succeeds him as manager of the local electric light plant. Mr. Thomas A. Snaith, brother of Mrs. Chas. Roadhouse of this village, died in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on Thursday morning last. He hacl leas- ed his farm in Morris .township, and two weeks ago started for the West, where he intended residing. Mr. \1J. F. Sloan of Fort Frances, formerly of Blyth, has been appointed general timber agent for the Macken- zie & Mann syndicate. He will have his headquarters in Toronto, and some time this month will hove his family to that city. Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Young will accompany Mr. and Mrs. Sloan to Toronto and will continue their residence with them. This is the season of listlessness, headaches and spring disorders. Hol- lister's Rocky Mountain Tea is a sure preventative. Makes you strong and vigorous. 35c, Tea or Tablets. Grey.. The farmers of this loeality are making ready to start ploughing, On Saturday of last week a flue Bell organ was placed in Roe's ahureh, Mrs, Owen Smith of Guelph (form- erly of the 4th con,) is renewing old acquaintances in this locality. Rev. A, 1 . Jones of Belgrave will take charge of the service in Roe's church next Sunday morning, We extend our sympathy to Mr. Riley and family in the sine bereave - merit they have been called to pass through. Last week Thos. Jacklin and family moved t -o the farm on the ('Trey bonnd;n y belonging to W, H. I*err•, Brussels, whiter he has leased. Albert McKelvey, who went West on the excursion last harvest, retui•u- ccl home recently to take charge of Inc father's farm during the coining suur- 111er, The 100 acro farm of David and Wm. Shiels, lot 12, eon. 15, has been purchased by Jno. Lamont, son of the late Arch. Lamont, 7th con, Messrs. Shiels have moved to Ethel. This week Henry Bateman and family 1etnoved from this township to their new home in Waterloo Co., near Hespeler, Air. Bateman purchased the 100 acre farm of Joseph Hauser, paying $4,200 for the stone.. Thursday of this week John Imlay and family of Ethel, removed to Wingham where they purpose mak- ing their home. Mr, Imlay is employ- ed. as engineer in ono of the factories, We wish the family every success. The following is the result of the promotion and test examinations held in S. S. No. 4. Names are arrang- ed in order of merit : — 5th — Eva Smith, Neil McDonald, Annie Mc- Donald, Geo. Fraser, Mina Smith, Thomas Snaith. Sr. 4th --Jean Mc- Donald, Milton Hoffman, Loreno Frain, Gladys McQuarrie, Avon Mc- Kelvey, John Hayden, Jane McLen- nan, Olive Lake, Dave McLennan. Jr. 4th—Maggie Johnston, Mary Hay- den, Geo. King, Alex. McDonald, Mary McDonald, Willie Smith, John Johnston. Sr. 3rd—Thos. Goodfellow, E1gilr McCutcheon, Edwin Mc- (Jutcheon, Percy Attwood, Arthur Johnston, Edwin McCutcheon, Ben. King. Jr. 3rd—Roy McDonald, John McDonald, Roland 'Hoffman, Eliza Burke, Geo. Johnston, Gordon Holt. Mary Wallace, Aldine Holt. Sr. 2ud —Emma Lake, Tom Burke, Will. Agar, Nelson Apr, Ella Wallace. Sr. Pt. 2nd— Sophia McLennan, Lyall McAllister, LauraBryans. Jr. Pt. 2nd—Mary Snaith, Edith King, Lily King, Elsie Johnston. Pt. 1—Laura Smith, Louie Frain. Average attend- ance 47. T. F. Bryans, teacher. Howick. The timber gang have completed their work, the last job being on the farm of J. C. Williamson. Robt. Gibson has been successful in disposing of a great many incubators among the farmers of this section. A. Strome had his men with teams hauling timber off the second line re- cently. Some good drawing was done on some of the largest stick's. Mr. J. E. Stedelbaner, the Fordwich cheese maker, arrived Last week and is making preparation for the opening of the factory some tirne early in May. W. Bnshfield, of Lakelet, went to Detroit on Easter holidays, to look after getting those steel yachts in- tended to ply on the placid waters of Lakelet this summer. An accident which might have met with fatal results, happened to E. A. McKee on Sabbath. While shaving he cut an artery in his wrist, bleeding very profusely and necessitating a number of stitches. Win. R. Belden of Molesworth is making a lot of maple syrup, having a thousand trees tapped. He is send- ing a pailful to King Edward with Geo. Andrews who intends sailing for the Old Land in the near future. As Mr. Addie Haase was driving down a hill on the Oth con. his horse stumbled and fell, breaking the shafts.. of the buggy and seriously injuring the horse. The occupants of the bug- gy happily escaped injury. Robt. Wightman has added another ewe from the flock of Robt. Maw, near Milton, to his flock. This ewe took second prize at Toronto, and was bred to the second prize ram ; is not quite three years okl and weighs 300 pounds. Quite a number of the friends of Miss Mabel Wright of Lakelet assem- bled at her hone, on the 17th, on Fri- day night, and presented her with a handsome and costly memento, as a token of appreciation of her services in the church here as organist and leader of the choir. In the Clifford case against Grisch and Fisher for attempted rape, indict- ment was changed to a charge of in- decent assault to which the accused pleaded guilty. Grisch was sentenced to twelve months in jail, in addition to six months he has already served, before he was released on bail. Morris. The following shows the standing of the pupils of S. S. No. 7, Morris, as a result of the recent promotion exam- ination : Entrance class-Teanie Isbis- ter, Willie Bryd es. Sr. IV --Alex. Kerr, Annie Geddes, hazel Campbell, Ward Gray, Stella Brandon. Jr. IV Coultes, Gordon Moore. Sr. III --Charlie hopper, Maggie Wight - man, Asil Coulter, Frank Hanna, Oli- ver Campbell. ,Jr. III—Mabel Camp- bell, Gordon Higgins, May Campbell, Birdena Hopper, Sr. II—Russell Sal- ter, Stanley Brandon, Lyle Hopper, Willie Hanna, Hugh Kerr, Ir. II— Warwick Campbell, Stewart Proctor, May Hopper, Sr. Part I—Orville Bell, Ford Cruikshank. Jr. Part I—James Wightman, Viola Hanna. N. J. Isbis- ter, teacher. Bluevale. There died at the residence of Mr, Thomas Jewett, on Monday morning, Maria, relict of the late Lewis Jewett, aged 85, Deceased had been a respect- ed resident of the vieinity for over 40 years, She was a sister of Mrs. Thos, Jewett. She was twice married ; by the first marriage she left a family of seven sons and one daughter. Inter- inent tookplace• -on Wednesday at Ebenezer. She was a member of the Methodist Chureh, and was held in high esteem. Her husband died about eleven years ago, Salem. House cleaning is the order of the day. W. A. Mines visited on the 1st line of Morris last week. Miss Borrie Willets and her cousin, Miss Mary, left for Manitoba last week. The farmers are again engaged in their spring work, making ready for seeding. Mr. Mines, sr., has returned from London, and we regret to hear is not much better. Next Sunday, Rev. Mr. Osterhout will close his series of sermons on the Lord's Prayer. Wilford Weir, who is attending school in Blyth, spent a few days at his home here. We are pleased to see Miss Fanny Longley able to be out again, after suffering with a sore eye. We are sorry to learn of so much sickness in this neighborhood, and hope soon to hear of all their re- covery. Mrs. Thos. Montgomery of Gorrie, formerly of this place, presented her husband with a bouncing young son one day last week. Mrs. John Hartley of Blyth is at present visiting the home of her fath- er, Mr. Wm. Weir, and many other friends in this vicinity. Mr. Joseph Higgins of Glenfarrow received on April 10th the sad news of the death of his niece, Minnie F. Hig- gins, daughter of Robt. Higgins of Hannah, N. D. The father has the sympathy of all in this his hour of sad trial, as she was his only daughter. Jamestown. Mrs. A. D. McCosh and brother, D. T . Strachan, are holidaying under the parental roof. Miss Eliza Coombes of Blyth and Miss Godetha Coombes of Listowel are spending the holidays at their home here. We are exceedingly sorry to learn of the serious illness of Glenn, young- est son of Alex. Forrest, with some- thing of the nature of brain fever. He has been ailing for some time past, but not until lately has it become so serious. We sincerely hope soon to hear better news concerning him. His father is not keeping as well as his many friends would like to° see. It falls to our lot this week to chronicle the sudden and sad demise of Mrs. Win. Riley, gravel road. De- ceased had been in fairly good health, until just a few days before the grim reaper caste. She was suddenly seized with a very serious illness and all that medical aid and kind friends could do, proved to be of no avail and she passed away to that land from whence no weary traveller ere returneth, at a late hour on Saturday evening. She leaves to mourn her loss, a husband, four daughters and three sons, namely —Mrs. A. 'Lamont of Grey, Lizzie, Fanny and Sadie at home, also Willie, John and Jaynes at home. The be- reaved family have the sincero sym- pathy of the eonnnunity. Rev. T. W. Cosens of Brussels conducted the funeral service Monday afternoon. • The Wonders Of The Body. Its mechanism, like delteate ma- chinery, by even a slight cause is so disarranged as to be practically use- less. A. headache is no trifling thin because the stomach, kidnevs and liver are sure to be affected. �o euro the cause of headaches and prevent new attacks, use 1+'errozone; it aids the stomach by supplying nourishing blood, vitalizes the nerves n.rnd brain instantly. Ferrozono braces — gives - spirits, suets tone—elevates vont spirit. , No health bringer known. Fifty tents lper box of fifty' 'chocolate coated tab• ets at all desist% Wroxeter. Pr. W. Di. 13. Stnale paid Toronto a visit last week. George Dane, of Gnalt Bros., Mon- treal, was in the village last week. Mrs.. W. S. McKeveher is at present visiting friends in Durham and Ches- ley, Miss Alice Paul of Bluevale is now on a visit to her sister Maude of this village, Miss henry ]eft on Thursday night to spend her holidays with her parents at Whitechurch. There is still n great deal of sickness in the village anti neighborhood, and our doctor is kept bustling. SVnt. Douglass of Turnberry has moved, into the village, and is now oc• copying the house recently purchased from John Robertson.. On 'Wednesday night, last week, the villagers were alarmed by the fire hell, but fortunately there was nothing more serious than a bad case of chim- ney on fire in Mr. Archie Moffatt's. house, Bir. and Mrs. Wm. Campbell and child, of Oregon, U. S., have arrived on a visit to Mrs. Young of Mill street and other friends in the vicinity. Gavin Davidson of Galt, Robt. Lain; of Owen Sound, Peter Smith of Hamil- ton, Alvin Hemphill and Miss Maggie Miller of Toronto, Nellie Black of Lon- don, and Miss Elsie Allan, arrived on Thursday night to spend the Easter Holidays at their respective homes. Turnberry. Russell McKinney and Nellie May are visiting their aunt, Mrs, Wm. 8. King, Turnberry. Rossie and Percy King of Turnberry and Russell McKinney of Binevale spent their Easter holidays at Mr, Ring's, Ethel. The following are the names of the successful pupils in the recent promo- tion examinations in S. S. No. 5, Turn - berry. Tho names are in order of merit : From .Tr. IV to Sr. IV—Udora Weir. Sr. III to Jr. IV—Lawson Smith, Noble Hastings, Clarence Hen- ning. Jr. III to Sr. 1II—Cornelia Yeo, Ross Anderson. Sr. II to Jr. III—]3es- sie Pringle, Ada McGill. Sr. Pt. II to Jr. II—Roy Hastings. Jr. Pt. II to Sr. Pt, II—Gordon Adair. J. M. Gar- rick, teacher. Promotion examination report of S. S. No. 0, Turnberry. Names in order of merit : Jr. IV to Sr. IV—H. Mitchell, S. King, H. Paxton, G. Mc- Cormick, S. Goy. Sr. III to Jr. IV— V. Showers, R. Porter, S. Dickson. Jr. III to Sr. III—•W. James, R. Mc- Kague, F. Paxton, B. Little. Sr. II to Jr. III—G. Snell, R. Fallis, A. McKin- non, W. McKagne. Weekly exams.: V class—E. Porter, E. Dickson. Sr. IV -0. James, V. Chandler, H. Little. A. A. Lamonby, teacher. Brussels. We regret to announce the death of Esther, relict of the late Thomas B. Halliday, who was the first resident of Brussels. She died at the home of her son, S. I. Halliday, at Brandon, Mani- toba, on Wednesday, March 28th, at the age of 81 years. W. W. Harris has engaged Francis Durdle of Winchelsea as butter maker in his factory here. Work will com- mence on Monday, April 30th, and three cream gathering wagons will be out under the supervision of D. Mc- Kinnon, M. Rands and John Wright. The manufacture of cheese will be dropped this year in connection with Brussels cheese factory, and all the time will be devoted to butter making. Thursday of last week writs were served on W. H. Kerr, Secretary -Trea- surer of East Huron' and Grey Branch Agricultural Societies, by Barrister Sinclair, at the instance of Mrs. Wm. Wilkinson, 4th line, Morris, claiming $1,000 damages for the injury to her knee by going through the floor of the root department on the first day of the Fall Fair last year. Grey Branch Directors, while denying any liability offered $150 to settle which was de- clined. A defence has been put in. West Wawanosh. . Rev. Mr. Fallis, son of Rev. J. G. Fallis of Auburn, returned to his home in the Northwest this week. The bridge across the railway on the Blyth gravel road is passable now, and will be fully completed this week. Mr, J. G. Smith, of the 12th con. of West Wawanosh, had a bone in the t back of his right hand broken by one of his horses tramping on it. We believe it is the intention of the Rev. J. G. Fallis at the close of the conference year to sever his pastoral connection with his congregation at Auburn and try the Western prairies for his future home. B. J. Crawford is about to com- mence, in Dungannon, the erection of a handsome brick banking office for the use of the Sterling Bank of Cana- da, The building will adjoin his store and will be pushed forward to com- pletion as rapidly as possible. Owing to the rush of Baster trade, our Wall Paper Opening Days will be April 25th & 26th, instead of 11th & 12th, as already au- nounced. New Wall Paper on sale now ; no need to wait for the Opening. g, M. Fisher's • BOOK STORE. (Successor to Cooper & Co.) lossessossos ri Wingham Business College is a Iligli-gado Commercial School,. Thrco Coarses Commercial • Stenography • Telegraphy Write 0110. SPOTTON, Principal CLIP OUT Sign and Mail to CORRESPONDENCE DEPT. CENTRAL BUSINESS COLLEGE TORONTO. Please send me fail particulars about the course opposite which I have marked X, Accounting Shorthand Illustrating Typewriting Ilookkeeping Correspondence..., Com. Specialist Name Address A Great School ,y,.•.s, .71TO ONT Studonls from 13rltish Columbia, Sask- atchewan and Manitoba on the west to Now Iirunswiok on the castare in attend- ance this year. Dlntaa,oe is no hindrance to those who wish to get rho best. Our graduates aro always successful. Our facilities aro unsurpassed. Co mxxcs Now. No vocations. College open entire year. Magnificent catalogue free. W. J. ELLIOTT, Principal (Cor. Yongo and Alexander Ste.) Spring Term Opens Apr. 2nd CENTRAL STRATFORD, ONT. Why should you content yourself In the ordinary walks of life when you can bettor you condition by taking a course in this school? We give a thor- ough, practical education, and assist C QM' graduates to good positions. Com- mento your course now. Write for particulars. TLLLIOTT & MCLAUCIILAN. Principals $74.00 To California and Return. Good going April the 24th to May 5th. Return limit July 31st. And $76.00 Good going June the 24th to July 7th. Return limit Sept. 15th. Account National Educational Con- vention at San Francisco. Choice of any direct route going and returning, and certain stopover privi- leges allowed. • For tickets and full information, call on L. HAROLD, Town Agent. .1. D. McDONALD District Passenger Agent, Toronto. b 40. b Have You Tried Butternut Bread ... They all like it and •..• sound its praises. Try it and bo convinced. We have the most tasty, tooth- 0•0 some Cakes. Why sweat, baking this hot weather. Just call on us —we fill •-• gap, and guarantee satisfaction. — J. C. LAC K I E NORTH END BAKER a.• ... A GOOD ... Investment. If you wish to invest your money where it is sure to bring returns, buy Wingham property. Following are a few of the many Town properties I have for sale at the present time:— $700 $700 $800 $900 $900 $900 $1100 $1500 $2500 New Brick Rouse, two-storey, six rooms, North Street. Brick Veneered two-storey House on Charles Street. Frame Cottage, good stable and two lots, Catherine Street. Frame House, 1} storey, 7 rooms, Bristol Terrace. Franco Cottage, Francis Street. Now Frame House, 8 rooms, on Alice Street. New Frame House with stable, on William Street. Frame House, 8 rooms, with stable, Leopold Street. Frame two-storok Cottage, Minnie Street. $500 Now Frame Cottage, good stable and two acres land, in Lower Wingham $1100 risme lienee, good barn and sown acres of land, in Lower Wingham. Agent for the sale of N. W. T. lands at $7.t0 per acre, in the Quill plain district. Call for particulars. J. H. Chisholm REAL ESTATE, INSURANCE AND LOAN AGENT Vanstono Block --- Wingham FOR SALE. Two Aberdeen Angus Bulls, regis- tered in American herd Book, aged respectively seven and nine months. For price and particulars apply to .lames or Thos. Gaunt, Lot 00, Con. 2, Kinloss. 17tf ZANIES GAUNT.