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35T11 YEAR, NO, 21. WINGIHAMe ONT., THURSDAY, JANUARY '23, 1908.
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The Quarterly meeting of the Blue
vale circuit will be held at Bluevale
on St -today, Feb. 2nd.
Rev. Win. Pocock of Toronto, who
was in Wingham last week at th
funeral of his father, remained ovet
Sunday and preached in the Baptis
church in the morning, delivering an
excellent discourse,
The statutory meeting of the Public
School Board was held on Wednesday
- evening, Present - Messrs. Lloyd,
, Griffin, Kerr, Hall, Isard, Ross and
Jenkins.
The Clerk called for nominations for
e Ohairma,n for 1008. On motion of
. Messrs. Griffin and Kerr, Theo. Hall
t was elected.
The minutes of December meeting
were then read and confirmed.
Easter Sundtiy, the church festival
ranking next to Christmas, will he
late this year, falling on April 19.
Last year it came on March 31, and
Lent began on Feb. 13. This year
Lent begins on March 4,
"People who want to do big
things," will be the subject, upon
which Rev. W. G. Howson, will speak
in the Methodist Church next Sunday
morning. In the evening he will de-
liver a special address to "Merchants
and Business Men." Young business
men specially invited. Everyone wel-
REPORT VOlt DECEMBER..
The Principal's report showed the
s_chool to_ have been openeach school
day, itnd. the average at tendance in
the different departments, as fol-
lows :-Rooin I, 47; Roont 11, 30;
Room Ili, 38 ; Room IV, 40; Rooin V,
; Room VI, 40 ; Rome VII, 45 ; total
average, 287.
THE ANNUAL REPORT.
The following are statistics from the
annual report of the year 1907 :-
Pupils reistered 450
come. Boys •• 220
The many friends, on the Bluevale
circuit, of the Rev. D. Rogers, were
pleased to see and hear their former
pastor, on Sundaylast, and were
greatly interested in his appropriate
and eloquent missionary addresses.
The heavy state of the roads slightly
affected the attendance. at the ser-
vices,
Eadie's Presbyterian Church report
for 1907 has been distributed. The
Session consists of. the pastor, Rev.
W. J. West, M. A., and Elders Fran-
cis Lewis, Thos. Aitken, John Hutton,
Henry Pearen. The Mann.ging com-
mittee are J. Sinith, G. Fortune, 0.
Mitchell, and the Treasurer is Frank
Lewis. The total receipts for the year
were $790.11, most of which -was dis-
bersed for stipend, on building ac-
count and current expenses. For
Schemes of the Church there was
raised $102,72, of •which $80.55 went
to Foreign missions, $30.50 to Horne
missions, $22 to French evangelization
and $31.12 to Chinese Famine fund.
The membership is now - 108. The
Sabbath School raised $31.20, and the
W. M. F. S., $48.00.
Scene from "The Silver Ring."
FOR THE FIREMEN.
The H. Wilmot Young Co. will be
at the Town ,Hall for two nights, Mon-
day, Jan. 27, and Tuesday, Jan. 28, for
the benefit of the Wingham Fire 0o.,
and on their opening night will pre-
sent Wilson Barrett's celebrated Eng-
lish Melodrama "The Silver Ring"
with H. Wilmot Young as Wilfred
Denver, and Marjie Adams Young as
.Nellie Denver, while Baby Marguerite,
8 years old, will be seen in her splen-
did characterization of "Cissie." The
balance of the company is a fine one
and all the parts are in competent
hands.
Between the acts a number of new
specialties will be introduced, headed
by "Verona," fire and transformation
dancer; K. Chas. Morse, in the latest
illustrated songs ; Willie Conlin, sing-
ing and dancing Comedian and the
Phantos in sketches,
Seats for the engagement will he on
sale by the firemen, and at McKibbon's
Drug store. prices 25c and 85e, chi"dren 15c.
On both nights at 7.30 p. rn., Joe,
the high diving dog, will make a leap
of 05 feet into a net immediately in
front of Town Hall, •
Dn. OVENS, M. D., London, Eye and
Ear Surgeon, will be at McKibbon's
dreg store, on Monday, January 27.
Cataract, squint, failing eyesight,
nasal catarrh, deafness, head noises
treated and glasses properly fitted.
Hours -.12 a, rn. t) 8 p.
NOTICE. -As I am giving up
business in Wingham, I will ex-
pect all accounts due me to be set-
tled by Cash or Note at once.
JOHN KERR.
Belmore.
We aro glad to be able to report
that Mrs. \Veilar has recovered from
her sickness,
We are glad to hear that Mrs.
Arthur Fitch is recovering from the
effects of n fall about three weoks
ago,
We are very sorry to hear that Mr.
Oliver Dustow has an attack of the
smallpox and wish hint a speedy re-
covery, •
e Miss Radford has returned to her
home at Hamilton, after spending a
few week e with her brother, Rev. J.
Radford.
Mr. Clark and his sister have
returned to their home in Fergus,
after spending a few weeks at their
Uncle's, Mr, Robt, Ballagh.
A Very pleiteant evening was spent,
at the home of Mr. and Airs. Robt.
Dallagh last Friday, when a, petty
was given to the young people of the
surrounding couetry, Dancing was
the chief amusement,
A. number of the young people of
We vicinity attended the teameeting
held in McIntosh Church on Tuesday.
An excellent tea was served in the
basement, of the (4110'61 after which
a very good progearn was given, The
church was crowded, and the prodeeds
tienotni ted to Wert ty.two dollars.
Gels " 230
Aggregate attendance 03,788
Average 1. 319
School days 199
School (men 1 198
CLASSICS.
In Part I, 88 aupils ; in Part II, 51
4th Book, 97 ; total, 450.
PROMOTIONS,
Part I to Part II 42
Part II to Jun. 2nd 43
Jun. 2nd to Sen. 2nd 45
Sen. 2nd to Jun. 3rd 49
Jun. 3rd to Sen. 3rd 40
Sen. 3rd to 4th 33
Entrance pass 30
Total promotions 282
in 2nd Book, 102; in 3rd Book, 112 ; in
FINANCIAL RECEIPTS.
Bal. from 1900 .. $ 543.04 ;
Sacred Concert.
The Epworth League of Winglitun
Methodist Church are arranging for a
Sacred Concert to be given in the
Church on Thursday evening, Jan.
3011. The best local talent, and some
from a distance will furnish an at -
tree t ve and interest leg program.
The proceeds will be devoted to mis-
sionary purposes, Among those who
are expected to take part are -Miss
Staples of Teeswater, Miss Reid and
Prof. Glenn Campbell of Clinton, Miss
W. Alba Chisholm, Prof. Cline's quar-
tette, Mee, R. Clegg, Mrs. Vattison,
Miss M. L. Brock, Rev. G. W. Rivers
and Mr, S. Gracey. Tho admission is
only 15c, and the program commences
'at 8 o'clock sharp,
A .Sad Event.
The death of Mr. Adain Faust, 2nd
con., Howick (near Mayne) was a sad
event. Mr. Faust was highly respect-
ed, an upright man and obliging
neighbor. He had not been in good
health for some time, and it is
thought allowed himself to become
inelancholy. On the 8th inst. he
divested himself of his hat, coat and
shoes, and dropped into the well at
the 'barn. His son missed Mtn and
going out to the well -house, saw his
father's hat and coat and the top of
the well uncovered. This aroused his
fears, and on sepuring a lantern and
lowering it into the well, he saw by
the commotion of the water some-
thing was wrong. Help was secured,
but when the body was recovered, life
was extinct. The. deceased was in
comfortable circumstances, and held
n high esteem. He was 68 years of
age.
NOTICE. -As I am giving up
business in Wingham, I will ex-
pect all accounts due me to be set-
tled by Cash or Note at once.
JOHN KERR.
Govern tnent grant 247,00
Non. -Resident fees 15.00
.111.unicipal taxes 3760.90
, • Total receipts $ 4506.84
EXPENDITURE.
Teachers' Salaries $ 3106.44
Library, maps, apparatus 18.00
Caretaking . 325.00
Fuel, repairs, etc . 040.27
Total expenditure $ 4,449,71
Balance On hand, $117.13.
The Principal's report, and the an-
nual report were adopted.
COMMITTEES.
FINANCE—Griffin (Chairman) Isard
and Hall.
PROPERTY.—Moore (Chairman) Jen-
kins, Kerr, Lloyd, Ross.
On motion of Trustees Ross and
Lloyd, J. Ie. Groves was re -appointed
Secretary.
Kerr - Jenkins - That J. B. Fer-
guson be re -appointed Treasurer --car-
ried. •
Lloyd-Isard-That W. Taylor be
re -appointed Caretaker- carried.
Salaries•of officers to be the same as
last year.
Griffin -Kerr -That Dr. Redmond
be appointed to the High School
Board for one year -carried.
Trustee Griffin was authorized to
purchase ten cords of green hard-
wood.
On motion of Trustees Griffin and
Ross, Principal Musgrove was granted
leave of absence one day to attend the
County Council on behalf of Wing-
hain hospital.
The Board then adjourned and on
invitation of the Chairtnan went to
the restaurant to enjoy a social tune
and partake of oyster.
The County Council.
Huron County Council will meet
next week in Goderich. The mem-
bers are ;-
Thos. &others. ... -Reeve of Ashfield
Vin. Hunter...Dep. " "
H. J. McEwan 41 Colborne
H. Salkeld " Goderich tp.
Wm. Fraser 4 i Grey
P. Lamont .. Hay
T. Shearer I 4 Howick
J. Ha instock . , • Dep" i 4
Thos. McMillan - ., Hullett
Geo. Taylor i 1 Morris
J. M. Govenlock. , . t McKillop
Jas, McDerreid 6 t Stanley
S. Webb " Stephen
J, Kellerman „Dep4 1
R. McKay ... "
4 Tuckersinith
J. Musgeove t 4 Turnberry
Jos, Hawkins " Usborne
W. J. Parks " E. Wawa'sh
Win. Benne... ... , " W• "
G. G. Petty .. Hensel"
J. Watson .. Settforth
R. McLean <4 Goderich
0. M. Elliott...Dep.1 4 t
Dr. Milne .... 11 Blyth
J. Leckie " Brussels
W. .T. G ibbings .. . " Clinton
A. Dobler .... .... . " Exeter
R. Harris, .. Wroxeter
Dr. Irwin "
4 Wingharn
Dr. Smith.. , .. 11 Bay field
From the above, it will be seen that
four municipalities in the county have
two representatives each, viz., the
town of Godeeich, Ashfield, Howick
and Stephen,
c f :r
Fon FEET). - We have received a
carload of frozen western wheat, good
for feed ; mice, $23 per ton on tho car,
-R. Awde.
DEATHS.
McInnes. -In Ethel, Jan. 18th, Jane
Scott, beloved wife of Andrew Me -
Innes.
Paul -in Winghtun, Jan, 10, Oheistina
Stewnrt, tenet of the late Geo. Peel,
aged 75 years.
Titinoth- In Whitschureh, San, 18th,
Margaret, tenet of tho late Geo.
Tumoth, aged 71.
Bray. -In they, on Satinday, San.
18th, Elize .T., beloved Vette of Wrn,
Betty, in her 48th year.
Cretan -In Gee, otm Sattitelay,
18th Margatet yOnngeet
dnuilhter of John Arid Ellen Crerar.
age 20 yeats,
Personals
Percy Carlisle of Londesboro spent
Snnday in town.
Miss Edith Walker is home from
Toronto on a visit.
J. J. Ball is spending a week with
his brother in Toronto.
Mr. Silton of Chicago was a guest at
Mr. Mulvey's last week.
Miss Pansy Reynolds is home from
Clinton for a few weeks' holidays.
Mrs. N. Burwash and Mrs. H. E,
Isard have been visiting in Paisley.
Miss Dandy returned last week from
a three weeks' visit to friends near
Chesley.
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Campbell of Sas-
katoon are visiting relatives in this
vicinity.
Ed. Mason of Toronto is a visitor at
the home of Rev. N. Burwash for a
few weeks.
Mrs. Jno. Pattison of Port Elgin is
visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Rich. Porter.
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Moore of Pahn-
erston are spending a week with
friends in town.
Mr. Henry Hostetler of OTOSS Hill,
Waterloo Co., is the guest of Mr. Alex.
Campbell this week.
Mrs. Fessant and daughter, Miss
Minnie, are visiting with relatives in
and near Teeswater.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Robertson of
Boissevain, Man., spent a few days
with the latter's, sister, Mrs. J. H.
Bowman of town.
Mrs. 1Vm. Wellwood returned last
week from Goderich, where she had
been so long detained on account of
the unfortunate accident that resulted
in a broken Hint). Though able to re-
turn, she still feels the effects of the
accident.
Miss Maud Sherk, of the Advance
staff, is spending a week in Kalkaska,
Michigan. On her way there, she
stopped off at Sarnia to visit friends,
and had the misfortune to fall and
break her left wrist while skating at
the rink on Thursday evening.
' Mrs. Jas. . Balfour, of Hill Farm,
Sask., is visiting. her friends in On-
tario at present. She is now the guest
of her nephew, Coun. Bell. *She re-
ceives the Advance in the West, and
would not think of doing without its
weekly visits, bringing her the news
of the old town, where she spent so
many years.
Dr. Sproule, of Matkdale, M. P. for
South Grey, was a caller at tho Ad-
vance office on Tuesday. Tho doctor
was on bis way to South Huron to
take part in the closing meeting of the
election contest. and spoke b Exeter
that evening. Dr. Sptonle says that i
Dr. Chishohn, M. P., s very popular
at Ottawa, _and has made hosts of
friends on both sides of the House.
AN EXPLANATION,
To the Editor of the Advance :
Will yen please allow me space in
your columns, to express my most sin-
cere regret that sono members of the
congregation, worshipping in the
Methodist church last Sunday even-
ing, were caused to suttee some clis,
comfort. In the early part of the sea.
vice, the ale about the platform seem-
ed to me very Oppressive, so I asked
to have a little fresh air let into the
building. After the service was over,
I found that Many had suffered by
reason of eold drafts blowing through
the opened doom. 1 am eXceedingly
sorry that such was the case, mod
known it In time, I would have asked
for the doors to be dosed. Wo shall
endeavor to prevent, a recurrence of
this unfortunate eirenmetence,
would very muoh rather Suffer Incons
venience myeelf, than have any mem-
her of my eongrepitiOn iri diseoinfort,
Yoties eineeeely,
W. Q. HOWeron.
King's Counsellors Now
Among those who have recentl
been honored with permission to wea
the silk gown and attach the letters
K. 0., to their names, are E. L. Dick
inson of Goderich and Dildley Holme
of Winghain. The Advance tender
congratulations,
Sold His Right.,
y Mr, Wm. Bolt of Wingham has so
r the right to manufacture (in the Un
, ed States) his invention for a new
Business Change.
Id Geo. 0, Hanna has purchased the
it- stock of Hanna & Co„ also that of
il- Miss Little, milliner. These stocks
Carling Contest.
There was a Curling contest
Winghtun, on Tuesday, for the We
ern Tankard, Rinks from Kinc
dine, Brussels, Wroxeter and Luc
now were to have come, but only t
Lucknow rinks appeared. In the pl
with Wingham, Lucknow won by
seven shots.
- Way cattle -guard, to which referee
s was made in these columns some tim
s ago. The figure is not made publi
but we understand that Mr. Bolt
quite pleased with the receipts.
ce will be removed to the "Little Eaton,"
e where there is ample room, so that
c, groceries, general dry goods, and mil-
ls linery will be added to the large stock
already carried. The stock of Hanna
• & Co. is comparatively new, most of it
having been purchased since the fire.
as Miss Little will be retained to super-
• vise the millinery department, of the
in Recount Asked For.
st- We understand that a recount h
ar- been asked for of the votes cast in th
ks recent Local Option contest i
he Howick, at least Judge Doyle has s
ay notified Howick Council. The majori-
ty was four over the required three-
fifths; There aro four hotels in How -
ick, two at Gerrie, one at Fordivich
and one at 13elmore,
a new arrangement. These changes
e and additions will make "The Little
I. 0. 0. F. No. 119.
Maitland Lodge No. 119, I. 0. 0. F.,
will celebrate the opening of their
new hall by an "At Home" to be giv-
en in the Town Hall, Thursday even-
ing of this week. Refreshments will
be served in the Council Chamber, and
a program presented in the Opera
House. Grand Master, R. 4. Brett, is
expected to be present to deliver an
address. The new hall in the Wilson
block is convenient and well fitted up
for Lodge purposes.
Thanks, Readers.
Tho Advance thanks its readers for
their many kind words regarding the
paper. We may not (nor do we ex-
pect to) please everybody, but even a
toiling editor requires an encouraging
word occasionally. Notwithstanding
the Advance was enlarged a few
months ago, our advertising columns
are still crowded. We thank our
readers for their patience with us,
while perhaps the reading matter is
less than they could wish. We are
doing our best.
Local Option Officers.
Those interested in Local Option
met in the Baptist Church on Friday
evening to elect officers for the cur-
rent term of six months. The follow-
ing were chosen; -President, F. Bu-
chanan ; lst Vice -Pres., John Kerr;
2nd Vice -Pres., W. H. Green; 3rd
Vice -Pres., H. Roadhouse ; 4th Vice -
Pres., H. Hinscliffe ; Sec., J. F.
Groves; Tveasurer, A. Cosens. It
was decided to endeavor to get the
Temperance workers in Turnberry
and Morris to have the By-law sub-
mitted in those municipalities next
January.
We are offering the greatest bar-
gains in Fall and Winter Footwear
we have ever offered. -W. J. Greer.
°
Poultry Stolen.
John Glenn is minus 0 hens and a
fooster. They were taken from his
hen -house on Sunday night, and have
not as yet been returned. They were
fine thoroughbred Wyandottes, and
much prized by the owner. The
thieves were traced to the G. T. R.
railway -track, but there the trail was
lost. Mr. Glenn does not want to
resort to severe measnees, but he
would like to have those Wyandottes
returned to their coops, not later than
Saturday night next. We hear also
that Thomas Deans had some oats
stolen a few nights before. Surely
the oats were not laid in as a food
supply for the hens.
Agricultural Society.
The annual meeting of Turnberry
Agricultural Society was held on
Thursday last. The balance was
found to be on the right side of the
ledger, although the amount paid for
prizes in 1907 was larger than in 1906.
In 1000 the prize list was $402.90 ; in
1907, $520.50. The officers elect are :-
Hon. Pres., John Elston ; President,
W. J. Currie; ist Vice, D. B. Ander-
son ; 2nd Vice, Jno. Moffatt ; Direc-
ters, W. J. Henderson, Tas. Hender-
son, W. Maxwell, J. A. Morton, Geo.
Cruikshank, W. 5, Linklater, George
Bryce, L. H. Bosman, T. M. Hender-
son ; Auditors, J. A. McLean, R. Cur-
rie. The Fall Fair dates for 1908 will
bo Sept. 24th, 25th. H. B. Elliott was
re -appointed Secretary -Treasurer.
A Relative Deceased.
Mr; and Mrs. Thos. bolt of Turn -
berry returned on Saturday from
Woodstock, where they had been call-
ed by the death, on the lath inst., of
Mr. John Mitchell, a brother of Mrs.
Bolt. He will bo remembered by
many of the old residents of Tarn -
berry, for about thirty-five years ago,
he assisted Mr. Bolt in clearing up his
farm. Tie was born in England and
came to Canada when twelve years
of age. He was for many years a
highly respected resident of Wood-
stock, • That he enjoyed the con-
fidenee of his fellow -townsmen, Is °vie
denced by the facts, that for eleven
yeare, he was a member of the School
Board, and for several years a mem-
ber of the City Council, He leaves no
children, but is survived by his Widow,
tone slaters and two brothers, Mrs.
Wie. Bolt of Turnberry being ono of
the sisters, Deceased Was a member
of the I.0.0.10., the Woodmen of the
World, and also of the Methodist
Church. Ile was 01 years of age.
Having disposed of my business to
G. O. Hanna, I wish to thank the
for their kind pattemage since t
have been in Whighiern. All accounte
duo me must be pitid by Feb. 1st: /
haVe a good Oat heater for teele elwnp
Mies Little, taillitiets
A False Report.
The report is current in some of the
townships around us, that Wingham
has several cases of smallpox. We
have no hesitation in branding this
report as utterly false. There is not,
nor has there been, to our knowledge,
a single case of smallpox in Wingham,
for the last ten years at least. There
is not the slightest shadow of truth in
the rumor.
WANTED. -1000 Rat Skins, and all
other kinds Raw Furse -G. E. King.
All -Night Service.
'For the past few weeks, the electric
light service has been anything but
satisfactory, The new dynamo in-
stalled seems to have been defective,
and another dynamo, too small to
carry the load, was utilized. Changes
have been made, and the lights now
are very satisfactory. What pleases
many light -users also, is the com-
mencement of the all-night service.
This is a convenience they hope to
have continued.
Now In Possession.
Stock was taken early in the week
in •the grocery store lately condticted
by Mr. Griffin, and the purchaser, Mr.
A. J. Malcolm of Mitchell, is now in
possession. While regretting to lose
MI'. Griffin from the list of business
tnen of Wingharn, the Advance ex-
tends a cordial welcome to Mr. and
Mrs. Malcolm, and we hope that they
will find residence in Wingham as
congenial as others have found it, and
also meet with satisfactory success in
business. They reside on Frances
street. Mr. Griffin has not yet decid-
ed as to his future, but is offering his
comfortable residence for sale.
Officers Elected.
The Adult Bible Class of the Metho-
dist Church held its seini-a.nnual meet-
ing on Wednesday evening. A un-
animous vote of thanks was tendered
the retiring teacher, T. Hall, who
voiced his sincere appreciation of the
interest taken liy the class in the les-
sons during his term as teacher. The
election of officers resulted in the fol-
lowing selections e ---President, Win.
Fessant; Vice -Pres., J. T. Davidson;
Teacher, J. A. Morton ; Secretary, S.
A. Maguire; Treasurer, M. Beckwith ;
Organist, • Miss Sperling; assistant,
Mrs. blame ; Conveners of commit-
tees :-Membership, Mr. Roadhouse;
Reception -J. Eave ; Entertainment -
Mrs. McKiee Visitation -J. Hewer.
A Banoarer.-A good 100 acre farm
in East Wawanosh. Owner must sell.
Title perfect. -Ritchie & Cosens.
Death Of Mrs. Paul.
On Saturday last, at the advanced
age of 75, there passed to her reward,
Mrs. Paul, for some years a respected
resident of our town. Deceased came
with her family many years ago and
lived near Whitechurch, until she re-
moved to Wingharn to reside with her
daughter. Her maiden name was
Christina Stewart, and her hoeband
(the late Geo. Paul) predeceased her,
years ago. She leaves two daughters,
Mrs. C. Gillespie of Wingliatn, and
Mrs. (Rev.) Sanderson, once a resident
of Whitechurch. 'There are three
sons living, Jatnes and Alex. in the
West, and Rev. Geo. Paul of Winni-
peg. A brother of deceased, Mr.
Stewart, ran against Hon. G. W. Ross
in North Middlesex, The funeral took
place on Tuesday, to Camden East.
Mrs. Gillespie tenders sincere thanks
for many acts of kindness to her du-
ring her bereavement.
A Busy Day,
Wednesday of last week was a busy
day for Police Magistrate Morton. In
the forenoon he dealt with the White-
chnech chaps that had been locked up.
Itt the afternoon, the one of the quar-
tette that had used the revolver was
up on the second charge, of firing off
a revolver, in violation of one of the
town's by-laws. For this, he was
fined $10 and costs, iri addition to the
$15 and $6.35 impoeed in the forenoon.
Later In the day two men from Turn -
beery camo into contact on some old
grudge, and one of them was landed
in the lock-up until his case was heard,
and he was fined $4 and costs. ° It is
vet y foolish for outsiders to raise a
racket in town, but if they are bound
to eonteibete liberally to our tetvn'e
finaneeti, find Wink for per Chief, and
keep the setae in the leek -up Warm in
eteld weather, we suppose We shall
ilaye to eccePt the situation, That
IV•replenished the town's trensttry
dyer fir0.
Eaton" one of the largest and best
stores in this section of country,
Mrs. Hanna, sr., has purchased from
G. C. Hanna, the handsome new block
and frame building adjacent thereto.
She has been connected with the busi-
ness interests of Wingham for nearly
thirty-two years, and has earned the
rest, which we hope she will now en-
joy for many. years. Her business
career has been marked by integrity
and honest dealing with the public.
One hundred cents on the dollar has
always been her motto.
NOTICE.—All accounts due me, must
be settled at once as I am leaving
town. -H.
local Items
Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers.
Try R. Johnston for your Rubbers.
Changes are few in the local mar-
ket. Eggs, 23c ; butter, 22c ; live
hogs, $5,30.
Wingham Council, C. 0. C. F., con-
tributed $5 to the Sick Children's hos-
pital, Toronto.
Division Court will be held here on
Friday of this week. It will open
with a Jury case, adjourned from last
Court,
Miss Baer entertained the young
people of the. B. Y. P. 11. at her home
on Monday evening, and an enjoyable
time is reported.
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$1,50 TO SIIIISCRIDNRS i U,
Belgrave.
Mrs. Wray of Strathroy is the gu
of Mr. and Mrs, J. A. Brandon.
Mrs, Richard Procter is recover'
nicely from an attack of measles.
Rev. G. W. Rivers attended a con-
ventionn London on Monday last.
Miss Jessie McKellar of Brand
Man., is visiting relatives on the 3
line of Morris.
Mrs. Hales of Toronto has return
to her home after spending a few da
with Mr. and Mrs. Sproat.
The storm on Friday last drifted the
concessions more than any of the pre-
- vices storms for this winter.
We sympathize with Mr. and Mrs.
John Wightman on the gravel road,
over the death of their infant son. •
Clegg & Co. shipped a carload of
hogs on Monday,. Armstrong & Co
two carloads on Tuesday ; price $5.
per 100.
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Leap year, ladies. Come, cheer u
take courage, and don't let the oppo
tunity pass, for dear knows wh
might happen before Leap year come
again.
Jas. Robertson of Lenore, Manitob
is visiting friends in Belgrave an
vicinity. Mr. Robertson is a son o
the late John Robertson, formerly
near Belgrave.
Tax Collector Proctor certainly ha
a right to feel pleased. He collecte
every dollar on his roll. Of cours
Morris is a good township, and has
good Collector.
The favorite local paper, the Wing
ham Advance, leads them all at Be
grave office, with the creditable list
over ninety bona -fide subscriber
Make it the even 100. The Advanc
gives the news.
Mrs. Robert Sterling of Melitti
Sask., formerly of Belgrave, is at th
home of her sick mother, Mrs. W
Geddes, 3rd line, Morris. Mrs. Gedde
is quite aged, and her recovery is con
sidered doubtful, we are sorry to say
Mr. Bradburn, who purchased Mr
Corley's farm, will get possession nex
fall, He has two grown-up sons, an
so can handle the 200 acres in goo
shape. He gets a fine farm, with on
of the best barns in the country. Mr
Bradburn will fill the vacancy i
Trinity Church membership list tha
will be caused by the removal of Mr
Corley.
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Here is a very good motto to adop
at the•commencement of a new year
Stop grumbling, be cheerful, get up
earlier, mind your own business, se
ome good in your neighbor, get rid
of your useless dog, live within your
income, keep your promises, pay you
debts, be good to your wife and chil
dren, subscribe for the Advance and
you will prosper.
Whitechurch.
Charles Martin left for Cobalt on
Tuesday 1T1 o rn n g.
There are rumors of a wedding in
this vicinity on Wednesday, but as
dame rumor has before this proved
to be an unreliable jade, we will with-
hold further comment until better in-
formed, and if the rumor is confirmed
by fact, we hope next week to be able
to give a full and minute description,
even to the Orange blossoms on the
lovely bride's hair.
The annual report of Whitechurch
Presbyterian Church is in the hands
of the members. It shows total re-
ceipts of $1703.15. Among the expen-
ditures were -Minister's stipend, $470,
and Schemes of the Church, $86.75.
For W. F. M. S. there was raised
$80.08; for Sabbath School, $3550;
for Queen's endowment, $71 ; fuel,
caretaking and the new furnace were
We keep the best line of
Stock Foods and Tonics in
town. Try the new one,
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Hackney Calf Tonic
Hackney Hog Tonic
Hackney Poultry Tonic
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or money refunded
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Mr. Geo. McKenzie of town mourns s
the death of his brother, R. W. Mc-
Kenzie of Goderich, who died on Sat-
urday last, in his 69th year.
Your money will buy more Shoes
now than later. Fall and Winter
Footwear at cost. -W. 5. Greer.
Mr, John Armour has been laid up
for the past two or three weeks with a
very painful hand, caused by a felon.
Though twice lanced, it is still very
painful.
The Bee Hive advt. appears this
week in our column. Mr. Lennox,
the manager, will welcome all former
customers of the firm, and also invites
the public generally to call and test
values.
On Thursday evening of last week,
Mr. and Mrs. F. Buchanan were "at
holm" to the teachers and officers of
the Methodist Sunday School, in the
church parlors. A very pleasant even-
ing was spent.
On account of finding ourselves un-
able to accommodate the crowds
anxious to see the great Passion Play,
we have decided to show it for the
balance 'of this week. The Imperial
Theatorium, Come early.
Clinton reports three or four cases
of smallpox. The afflicted have been
removed to a tent on the Agricultural
grounds, and the houses they were in
fumigated and quarantined. Citizens
stre being vaccinated by the score.
Fon SALE.—A quantity of White
Wonder Seed Peas. Apply to -Thos.
Gaunt, Whiteehurch,
The Wingham branch of the Wom-
en's Institute will hold their regular
monthly meeting at the residence of
Mrs. Jno. Wilson, Edward St., Thurs-
day, Jan. 30th, at 2.30 p. m. Subjects
for disciission-"Mode of dressing" and
"Sociability." Ladies all cordially in-
vited to attend.
On Saturday morning, early, John
Gray, of the first line of Morris, found
a large owl deeming one of his geese,
and with a good shot despatched the
marauder. He was a handsome bird,
and measured sixty-two inches from
tip to tip of the wings. When pro-
perly fixed up he will adorn the home
of T. T. Field.
The Dominion Government is call-
ing for tenders for the carrying of the
mails from Auburn postoffice to a pro-
posed new office to be located at
Walkerburn, in Willett township
south of Auburn. It is also asking
for tenders for the same service, but
from a catching post on the lino of the
G. & G. Railway to Walkerton.
Mr, Albert Stein is home front near
Regine, where he has spent the past
year. Ile has a good homestead only
oven Miles from the railway, and in -
ten& to spend somo time on it each
yeate until he Seeut'es the title, and
then it will be worth a tidy stun, Mr,
Stein still Owns a good Perm in East
Wawanosh, ettet though he 1ik6e the
west, be still IMO fl Wat hi teener In his
heart foe old Ontiteke
Fort SAM. -Hayti* dleposed Of my
Grotery & Crockery business now
offer my residence for sale on corner
of JAM and Carltng Streets. Solid
Welt two 'story, ten tecitte With Otto
lot or two t fine loettlity.
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Great Clearance Sale
OF FALL AND I
WINTER FOOTWEAR §
This is the time of the year
for Cut Prices. When . we
= cut, we cut deep.
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Remember,every pair of
• Fall and Winter Footwear •
goes - Men's, Women's and -
Children's.
WE DO REPAIRING, AND DO
13 11' RIGHT. BRING ALONG
YOUR SHOES.
SEE US FOR TRUNKS
AND VALISES.
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paid, leaving a balance of $120.63. TV • • 1
The Session is composed of the Mod-
erator, Rev. G. P. Duncan, and the
following Eldets : H. D. Henderson
(Clerk), Wm. Martin, David Kennedy,
John Eglestone. There are on the
roll, 132 communicants, and the mem-
bership shows a slight increase over
the preceding year. The deaths re-
corded are -Jas. Ross, Mrs. J. Clark,
W. E. Conn and Geo. Gaunt.
On Saturday last, another of the old
pioneers passed away in the person of
Mrs. Tumoth, who after a brief but
severe illness, passed away to her
reward. Mrs. Teinoth, whose maiden
name was Mitchell, came to Kinloss
with her husband many years ago,
when it was mostly a wilderness, and
settled on lot 11, con. 1, where they
lived till about 11 years ago, when
they rented their farm and moved
into the village. She was predeceased
by her husband nearly four years.
She leaves two sons, George and Alex.
of Winnipeg, and three daughters,
Mrs. Bulger of Winnipeg, Mrs. Yates
of Toronto, and Mrs. Phillips of Sask.,
to mourn her loss. The funeral, which
took place on Tuesday to Wingharn
cemetery, was well attended.Hee
son George, who started from Winni-
peg as soon as he received word of his
ITIother's death, managed to get to
Wingham in time to accompany the
funeral to the cemetery. The be-
reaved family have the sympathy of
the entire community.
Wroxeter.
Mr. Fred. Russell is visiting friends
in and around Bluevale.
Miss Mary Miller of Toronto Junc-
tion is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. It.
- Harris this week,
Mr. 0, Edwards, Fordwich, visited
his brother, Mr. F. Edwards, of town,
last Wednesday.
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A. very successful carnival was held
in the Wroxeter rink on Tuesday
night, Jan. 21st. A very large num-
ber of spectators was present to see
the handsome costumes. Suitable
prizes were presented to the win-
• ners.
On Friday evening last, San. 17th,
the Brussels • junior invites,' team
joerneyed to Wroxeter and defeated
one local team. The visitors bad the
best of the argoment from the start
and had 00 difficulty in getting the
decision. Score 13.3,
Mr. W. S. MeEeroher lute been aix-
- Clerk of the inunicipelity for
the ensuing year in the piece of Al e.
.Theeph Cowan, who has resigned.
Mr, Cowan has served the munielpeli-
ty long and feithfully, but we are eure
that Mr. MeKercher will prove it
Worthy Bile0e8601'..
MOUNT CLEMENS, MICHIGAN.
Mount Clemens is famous through-
out America as all year round health
resort, and thousands of people bear
testimony to the benefits derived from.
its mineral waters in eases of ellen-
matistn and kindred diseases. From
bilious end liver tronblee, nervous dis-
orders, general debility, ete., the ef-
fleecy of its waters is wonderful,
Seventy-five per cent. of rheintiatiee
are cured and ninety per tent, bone
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fitted. Write 3, D. 11IeDonald, Die-
tilot assenget Agent, Toronto, for
handsome descriptive booklat telling
all about it.
Clearing Sale of all White /VW
Goods, ruts, Sultings, Metis Ovor.
coats etc.-0e04Moir
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