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The Wingham Advance, 1909-02-18, Page 1WE ARE 1 HEADQUARTERS FOR +F 1 Stock Foods, Condition 1 1 Powders and all Stook 1 Remedies. .. i Jr Walton McKibbol 1 1. DRUGGIST MACDONALD BLOCK A:. The Wing am Advance. 36TH TEAR, No, 25. SANCTUM PARAGRAPHS. --holt. Mr. Scott, who lately retired from the Laurier ministry to make a plae for Mr. Murphy, , and from the Leadership of the Senate, made a striking speech on Thursdry, con- demning the Senate as now constitut- ed, showing that in five years more the senators will be all of one party, and declaring that this condition is impossible and must be brought to an encl. He proposes the election of two- thirds of the Senate on terms of eight years. -Canada's net debt has passed the 300 million dollar mark, being now 308 million dollars. Rather a swift pace for a country of less than seven million inhabitants! So far as can be seen at present, the limit has not yet been reached. With increas- ed outlays for the Grand Trunk Paci- fic, and the present decreasing s to the debtoa additions revenues, larger appear unavoidable. One statiscian figures it out thus ;- Probable revenue, 1900 $ 82,000,000 Probable expenditure, 1909123,500,000 Probable deficit, 1909 40,000,000 *„* -Hon. J. J. Foy is anxious to reduce as far as possible the cost of securing justice in Ontario Courts. In reply- ing to a deputation representing the Ontario Bar recently, he said :-"The cost of litigation should be lessened, delays should be made less frequent, and the public generally should have greater satisfaction with the final judgment given. We are anxious to get the views, not only of the judges and lawyers but of laymen, and their views will be well considered. We shall be glad to consider all sugges- tions, but in my opinion the time is ripe for a measure, and it will be duly introduced." * * * -There does not appear to be any- thing unreasonable in the following resolution, which was recently pre- sented in the House, and voted. down by a straight party vote. The resolu- tion appears to be in the public inter- est. Here it is: -"That tenders receiv- ed in any department of government should be immediately placed in safe custody under seal so as to prevent. any possibility' or suspicion of tamper- ing and should be opened in public at the time and place mentioned in the advertisement and in the presence of at least three principal officials of the department, and the persons so ten- dering or their duly authorized agents should be at liberty to attend at the said time and place, and see such ten- ders opened and recorded, if they so desire." Lewis, e un P, 0 es w g e 9 ve no el t t s or it h ou h v n e * * -Tuesday, Feb, 16,was the opening 9, ay of the session of the ()aerie a .y nap L litre Chi fee ei e sa 1 tsa- CI f . 13 i# h � 8 batt are the following measures or amendments to the law -Law reform. Assessment Mt amendments. Pro vinoial financial year to, end Clot. 31, instead of Dec. 21. Niagara power amendments, Consolidation of school truancy o Acts. Talon t t c work from a $ y -otic ngiving it to r e andt assess pg g . Licensing and inspection of moving picture theatres. Co-operative Associ- ation law amendments. Liquor license late amendments, Centraliz'►ng of licensing authority. Additional pow- er to Railway Board, Sunday street care in goitre cities dealt with. •lteor• ganiv.ation. and equipment of Provin- cial pollee force. Estensians of Par- liament Bnildltigrt to melte 'Morn foe Jtiucatiott Department T. and N. 0. Railway Oominisalo:n, the Hydro -Mee - trio Commission, * * * -Mr. E. N. M. P. for West Huron, is makingan effort to have the Parliament sessions of the Dominion Pa shortened. Il addressed the House recently on thismatter, and claims that thousands of dollars would be saved to the country annually, for the indemnity to members is a mere baga- telle compared to the other expenses of a day's session of the House. Be- sides, shorter sessions would give the, Ministers at least half a year to the work of their own departments. Mr. Lewis is on theright track, and the country would be the gainer, if there was less talk andmore practical wor k in the public interest. Matters of course must befully discussed, and charges investigated, but mere time - killing is not forthe country's benefit, and is very expensive. When we can find space, we may give our readers a sketch of Mr. Lewis' remarks. * +.* --The improvements introduced in- to ocean travelare wonderful. The traveller may w cross the ocean in less than a week, in a veritable float- ing palace, withevery possible con- venience. He may dine on luxuries, revel in the literature of the ship's library or be entertained by the music of the steamier' orchestra. Nor is he in ignorance of what is happening on land or sea, for Wireless telegraphy supplies him with hourly news. As a case in point,the Teeswater News re- ports w ports the returnof D. E. Gillies from the old land, andadds-"The steamer was in constantcommunication with the world throughout u g hout the tri and g p, each morning the news of the previous day and night was published. Though out in mud -ocean at the time helearn- ed r - lea n ed of the wreckof the steamer "Re- public" and the rescue of her passers, gers and crew,soon after it hap- pened." Dr; Macdonald Banquelted, Some time ago, the numerous friends of Dr. P, Macdonald, decided that it would be a fitting ack o w lodgement of his long citizenship in the Town of 'Wingham, and of the positions be had gecttpied as member for East Huron, as well as various iv s' 9 civic po rtton , to tender him a ban- quet, prior to his removal to London, in which city he has been appointed Postmaster. Accordingly, suitable arrangements. were made et the National Hotel, and en Friday evening, a large nuinber of citizens and others enjoyed a banquet prepared in Mrs. Han;on's best style. The tales . b of the National are r always attractive, and this special occasion received special attention, and the re- sult was tastily -spread tables, and an excellent and attentively -served re- past. After the viands had received due attention, the programme began, with Mr, R. Clegg as Chairman, and Mr. H. Davis as Vice -Chairman. The follow- ing toasts were proposed := "The . King" proposed by Mr. R. Clegg; response, . the National An- them. "Our Country"; response by Dr, Redmond. "The Legislature," coupled with the names of .1.. T. Currie and A. H. Mus- grove, M. L. A. " t.The Clergy" ; responses by Rev.'s D. Perrie, F. X. Laurendeau and C. E. Jeakins. "The Press" ; acknowledged by W, H. Kerr, G. H., Mooney and H. B. Elliott. "Our Educational Institutions"; re- sponded to by Principal Stalker, J. C. Smith and J. G. Workman, "The Pioneers" ; Robert Currie, D. M. Gordon, Wm. Isbistern Peter Fish- er, Robt. Lockhart. "Our Municipal Institutions" ; Wm. Nicholson and Mayor Gregory. "The Professions"; Dr. T. Agnew, De. J. Wilson responding. "The Guest of the evening" was pro- posed by Mr. Spotton, who after his remarks, •read the address to Dr. Mac- donald, Mayor Gregory presenting him with a handsome Gold -Headed Cane, as a mark of esteem. The ad- dress expressed the most kindly senti- ments, referring to Dr. Macdonald's long residence here, and his interest in the welfare of the town, as well as his parliamentary career. Best wishes for Mrs. Macdonald and family were also expressed.- The address was signed by John Wilson, 1Vm.Nichol- son, J. A. Taylor, Rich. Clegg, Geo. Spotton, H. Davis and T. Gregory: Dr. Macdonald was touched by the . kind expressions of confidence contain- ed in the address. -He gave a detailed and interesting review of the history of Wingham since he came 'here in 872 1 He was one of its firstCouncil- lors when it teas incorporated as a Village, and Reeve, when it first be- came a Town. In 1884, Wingham shipped 40,000 barrels of floor and $150,000 worth of pork. He spoke with evident feeling of the severance' of old ties of friendship, and though, removing From Town, hoped frequent- ly to meet his many friends in Wing - ham and vicinity. The committee is congratulated on the success of their efforts, and the excellent provision and careful atten- tion of Mr. and Mrs. Hanson, were sincerely appreciated. Dr. Macdonald came to Huron county when only a boy, from hie native province, Nova Scotia, and located near Brucefield, I -Ie secured a good education, and after engaging in teaching, he took up the study of medicine, and in 1872 .graduated from Trinity College, Toronto. He located in Wingham the same year, and has occupied the Mayor's chair, been a member of the Public School .Board, and later of the High School Board, His record as a parliamentarian re- quires but brief notice. He represent- ed "last Huron from 1887 until 1001, and in 1000 was elevat ed to the posi- tion of Deputy -Speaker of the House. SinceEast Huron u landslide of 19 1 Dr. DOI, Macdonald has given atten- tion to his praetice, but wat always alert to the best interests of the Town, The best wishes of the community will go with him and his family as they remove to London in the near future. AUCTION SALES. On Satur d a Feb.y,27, on lot 31, 32, Con. 1, Morris,le- orses, Oattle,. Imple- ments, p ments, i potatoes, etc. 'Termsy.... Len months credit;' 'sale at _one o'clock. This is a ;clearing sale. 'hos. " o lies, g a Cu proprietor; 11, I. Oarniss, auction, eer. On Tuesday,. Maroh .1, on lot 27. 28, Con, 1, orris, farm stock , imple- ments and home furniture 1 Terms, eight .months' credit. The farm of 110 acres will be offered for sale at the same time enr to his then made kno J 1 wn. john B ootnfiald, propt7etor R. TI. Garr -list, auctioneer. WINGHAM MARKETS. Wheat -$1.00 to $1.013. Oats -40 to Oats. Barley..,. -48.490. Peas -=.82e, Hag• --$3,00 per tort, gutter -20 cts+, Eggs, --25 cts. Potatoes -40c per bus. 1,I*e Hoge - 40,25. 'WING -HAM, ONT., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1909. lO. eonats Miss Wallace of Acton is visiting her sister, Mrs. Gurney, R. D. Jordan of Listowel was a visitor in town over Sunday. Miss 11i, Forbes of Toronto is visit- ing her father, r, T. Forbes. 1Sliss A, Carrick went to Toronto on Tuesday to attend the millinery open- ings. Mr. and Mrs, Quaid of Port Albert are visitors at Mr, A. Schaefer's this week. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Mills are spend- ing a few days with friends at Sea - forth.' Miss Maude Sherk hasreturned from visiting friends in. Sarnia and Detroit. Miss Steinaeker of Chicago is spend- ing a few weeks with her sister, Mrs. Zurbrigg., Mrs. C. ManningCartwright, of Man., is visiting at Mr. Coventry's and J. W. Mills'. Mr. M. Robineon, of the London Life Insurance Co„ is spending a few days in town. Miss May Thornton, Turnberry, was placed with Canada Show Case Co., by the Wingham Business College. Miss $. Irwin of \Vawanosh and Miss Steen of Carberry, Man., are the g• ests of Mrs. Worden, Victoria st. Mr. Clark and daughter, Mrs. Mc- Donald and her son, of Petoskey, Mich., are visiting at Mr. harry Elliott's. Mrs. Robt. Maxwell, jr., left on Tuesday for a visit to friends in Port Huron, Owosso and other points in Michigan. Mr. Lundy, sen., and little grand- daughter, Mary Lundy, of Blyth, were visitors ee in. H. Roderus' for a few days this week. • Mrs. Copeland Heath enjoyed a friendly call last week from her old friend and neighbor; Mr. D. McKenzie, Arron River, Man, A. IL Musgrove, M. L. A, for North Huron, left on Monday for Toronto, to be present at the opening of the Legislature on Tuesday. Miss Jessie McRitchie, a graduate of the Wingham Business College, left for Toronto, where she has secured a good situation as stenographer. Mr, and Mrs. John Hamilton left town on Tuesday to return to their home near Gilbert Plains, Man., after a couple, of months' visit with their parents. Miss Edith Greer, who has been visiting friends in Gerrie for the past three- weeks, spent Sunday at Mr. Wellwood's, on her way home to Lucknow. Mr. and Mrs, J. Hewer and daugh- ter, Irene, were in Tilsonburg this week attending the wedding of Mr. Hewer's sister, which took place: on Wednesday. Cburch 'furs Rev. W. G. Howson will speak next Sunday upon the following subjects: - At 11 a.m., "The Divine Weaver"; 7 p.m., "Breaking the power of Heredi- ty." The public cordially invited. At the. February meeting of the Auburn circuit, Rev. A, E. Jones was invited to return to the circuit for the fourth year. The invitation was accepted subject to the approval of the Stationing committee, Korea has 45,000 scholars in its 600 Sunday Schools. The Fijt Islands, so long the home of cannibals, have 1500 Sunday Schools with a membership of 15,000. Even Africa reports 4,000 schools, with 170,000 members, and in Egypt, the United Presbyterians of the United States have been doing ex- cellent work in this line. The Baptists are the first of the denominations in Toronto to complete their undertaking in connection with the Laymen's Missionary movement. They undertook to raise $50,000 of the $500,000 which it was decided by the laymen of Toronto to raise during the past year'for the extension of missions and raised in all $:55,000. The Official Board of the Gerrard Street Methodist Church, Toronto, has decided to allow their pastor, Rev. R. Hobbs, who has been unanimously asked to stay a fotirth year, to accept the call to the dames Street Church, Exeter. Rev. S. J. Cook . of Ridge- town has been invited to the Toronto chu rcb that Mr. Hobbs is leaving. The short career of the Laymen's Missionary Movement, which is to hold a national missionary congress in Toronto, March 31st to April 4th, is full of interesting incidents, i and the Movement has shown a moretrrark- able growth. It wa,s organized in con- nection with the Centennial celebra- tion of the Haystack prayor•nteeting{, in New York. Novetnber 13th 'and 14th, 1900. Following these meetings there was a group of laymen who net for prayer in the chapel of the Cth Avenrte Presbyterian Ch r'cl;, con- tinuing all afternoon and evening. Now the 1 t anniversary:o tl 9� f t 0 l} ss. first American Foreign Missionarywilthedoor of every work finds d s nation open t the Gospel, The organiz- ations h. �} l4 ,4 ations at worts are doing excellent ser- viee ; business men are taking vital interest in every form of church work, and such ince have been very euecess• ful in the management of large burl- nest and political enterprises. Bence, great snooess pis expected :from the a n s Mi me Missionary sion3'" ar Movement. 1311019. Welsh -4n Lower VVinghani, to Mr. and Afire, Walter Welsh, on Feb, 14, aeon. Louttit--Iii Oulross, on Sunday, 11th utast., Plied Louttur., aged' 88. years. itehen-Ta Turnberry, on Weal -tee - day, Feb. 10, Mr. roseph 1?4itchen, f iitgy-lft Bhtevaie, Feb. 1Gth, l+lor- enee, daughter of Mr. and Mit. S. W. Xing, r ed 8 years. All Night in Snow. Tho many friends of Mrs, A. Proc- tor, sr„ of Belgrave, will touch regret to heat: that °she fell unoonsclous in her own yard one avenin recently Y and laid out in the snow until next morning about nine o'clock, See Bel - grave news. Now For the "Brooches." On Friday evening of this week, Harriston and Wingham hockey teams will play on the rink in Wing- ham, 'a game in the schedule of the Northern League. Wingham boys are confident of success -they will have to play though, as the "Drenches" ala ways put up a hard fight, Remember The Needy. Banquets costing 50c and $1,00 a plate may be all right in their place, but amid the feasting, the poor of our town should not be forgotten, and we are pleased to hear that Mayor Gre- gory is arranging for a Charity Con- cert. No one should suffer for bread, where so many have abundance. True, some are shiftless and do not prepare for winter's needs, but there is bread and to spare, if proper ar- rangements obtain. Rev. E. R. Pitch Married. A pretty wedding was a pleasing event on Wednesday, 10th inst., at the residence of Mr. M. Lamont, London "last, when Rev. E. R. Fitch, pastor of Kenilworth Avenue Baptist Church, Toronto, and Miss Pearl Lamont were united in matrimonial bonds. Both parties were formerly residents of Wingham. Rev. T. T. Shield of Ade- laide St. Church tied the nuptial knot. The happy couple wero attended by Miss May, and Mr. Geo. Lamont, bro- ther and sister of the bride. The new- ly -married couple left by the after- noon train for their hoine in Toronto. Their Wingham friends -wish them much happiness. Valentine Social. The Epworth League of the Metho- dist Church gave avery pleasant Val- entine Social on Monday evening, at which there was a large attendance. A social hour was spent before the chairman, Benson. Cruikshank, called the meeting to order, and after devo- tional, exercises, the program follow- ed, consisting of instrumental duets by„Mrs. Homuth and Miss Sperling, so`ios by Mrs. Willis, Mr. Willis and F. J. Hill, a reading by Mrs. Ira Parker, a brief address by Dr. Redmond, and an address d ass onValentine t. SbY J. W. Ansley. Tho program was thorough- ly appreciated, and was followed by refreshments. The room was appro- priately decorated for the occasion. FARMERS, ATTENTION! Money saved is money made. 'Big bargains in Men's Kant Krack Rub- bers and Overshoes. `E+ very pair must go; Clearing Sale.-W.,J. Greer, Death Of Miss Louttit. Bereavement saddened the home of Mrs. Louttit, of Culross, on Sunday last, when her daughter, Miss Ellen, passed to her reward. Miss Louttit had been afflicted with inflammatory rhetunatism, for some time, but had been in better health lately, and on Saturday was quite bright and no one thought that death was so near. On Sunday morning, she was much worse, and at seven that evening, passed away. Deceased was much esteemed because of the excellent traits of char- acter she manifested, and was a mem- ber of the Presbyterian Church. She was 38 years of age,,and her relatives and friends keenly feel the stroke that has taken a much -loved one from the family circle. Deceased was 'a sistea of Mr. Albert Louttit of town. Annual Oyster Supper. The annual Oyster Supper of Court Maitland, N.o, 25, 0. O. 13., has become an enjoyable Court Reunion, It was held en Tuesday evening, and like its p redecess. oes was a st cces s. Afterer as- semblingin the Court room, the mem- bers were summoned to the Council Chamber, where Caterer Elrner Moore had provided a bountiful spread, and where the guests were excellently served by attentive waiters. After all had enjoyed the appetizing viands, Chairman W. 3. Greer took charge, The following toasts were proposed, coupled with the parries following them ; "The ging"-The National An- i;l oui 1 "The fi.igh Court"•=--Rtev, W. J. West, Chap, and W. G. Strong, Sup- erintendent u -erintendent of Organization ; "The Or• ganizer"-R, l3. iiarris; "Oourt Mait- land" ^`•115, Beckwith J. Hamilton,Il' 1.3. Elliott, S. A. Maguire ; "The Pion• sers" -D, M. Golder), R. Knox, A Young, S. Gracey "The Strangers"- Mr. Lauffer of Berlin. The speaking was interspersed with instrumental. selections by R. Maxwell, W. Frv- fo._ le and vocal duets by the , Misses S Y Verna and hazel Moore, The even- ing was very pleasantly spent. Court Maitland is in a very prosperous con, dition and has a membership of 311; Seventy-six new members have been added during the past few months, 1.1. Dn. Ovitztlr, D., London, Eye and Ear Surgeon, will be at McEibbon s drug stere, on Wednesday, Feb. 2,tth. Cataract, squint, failing � eyesight, nsal catarrh aeafness, head 1101660ses treated d and glasses' projexly, fitted. gbtti'd- t{7- 'B p. k1}.. BUBBCRIPTIQN 181.00 P11it Y/rgelt ix AVVArIryro�10y,. OA TO STIBBOMnmrts U I8, New Manager, With this month, Mr, Wyles' agree- ment with the Town as Manager of the Electric Light plant, terminates, and anew manager, Mr, L. B. Rams- den of Port Colbprne, takes charge on March 1st, Mr. Wyles has not yet decided, where he will locate. Mr. Ramsden is already here eandism.ak ing himself acquainted with the neces- sities of the plant. Returned To Buffalo. Nearly a year ago, Miss Lizzie 0,. Elliott, daughter of Mr, Ohas, Elliott, spent some time in Buffalo undergo- ing treatment, and since then has been improving, On Thursday Iast,. she returned to Buffalo for additional treatment, in hopes of further im- provement. While in that city be- fore, she became a member of the "King's Daughters" society, and since then has received many evidences of theirkindness and n d sympathy for her in her sufferings. Miss Elliott's friends hope to see her enjoy restored health. Come Early. It is most ernbarassing for the editor of a newspaper to have so many leave over until the last moment any notice they desire to have inserted. While we are at all times anxious to oblige our readers, it is sometimes exceeding- ly difficult to do so. The forms for the Advance are closed at noon out Wednesday, andgenerally speaking on Wednesday morning, there is more than enough matter waiting to be set. And yet many people hold back their notices, personals and even some advertisements, and then a dozen or more rush in on Wednesday morning with matter that might just as easily have been handed in two days before. Some people seem to think that if they get an article in the office any time before the paper is out, it will do. They forget that it takes time to put it into*type, pull a proof, and make it up. One late comer may delay the paper an hour, cause a lot of extra work, and make it impossible to get the paper out on time. Bring in your notices in good titne. It is just as easy for you, and will save the news- paper staff much annoyance and extra work, besides preventing disappoint- ment. We do our best. Will our friends please do likewise, and not wait until the last hour before we go to press ? Big Clean-up Sale of Winter Foot- wear. Read advt, on page 8. -Willis & Co. A Health Bureau. In seconding a motion in the Com- tnons for the establishing of a Bureau of Health, Dr. T. Chisholm called the attention of the Government tot e h need of a public health bureau to edu- cate the people of Canada in the pre- vention of disease. He said :-"The time has arrived when the Govern- ment should act, and net quickly. The people of Canada should be made to understand that in respect to the dissemination of medical knowledge they are away behind other countries. While five or six million dollars is be- ing spentannually in preparing for an enemy Ulm may never come, we are neglecting to fight an enemy which does not spare our women and children. The result is that the laws of nature aro so neglected that the consequenees are appalling." Dr. Chisholm also expressed the opinion that if half the money spent on un- necessary display at funerals, or half the money spent on bringing foreign- ers into the country, was spent hi es- tablishing a health bureau and pre- venting unnecessary diseases, many Oanadians would be saved to the country, He hoped the young men, the clergy and the press world take up the matter, and that a federal health ,bureau would be established without delay. Rural Telephones Successful. Rev, 0. 0. Maine of Brownsville, writes the Adonce as follows .-"I• v have been P lease d0to read in the Atl• vance the proposed move to establish rural telephones in your part of the country. For some time tfie Dereham Telephone Co, has been in Operation, and is giving such excellent satisfac- tion, thhat am` sure the people here would not like to do without it under any.consideration. I thought that as you praposed-something similar for tha township around Wingliarn, that it might be of advantageto let g you Item of our System here. The Bell Telephone Geo., with whom we are gthe townTilson- burg in to enter of Tilsot - arranging burg and have the use of their 800 phones, has made the statement that Derehain has the best rural system they have met with in Ontario, and it is considered that the charter of the company here is of the first order, and verymuch superior to many of the others around here, I thought per- haps a visit down this way by sonie of the company to get any information in the possession of the company here, might be of service in the organization and future development of the systems at W inghatn. We halve rural tele- phone companies ail over this southern part of Ontario, and all seem to be satisfied. Trusting that you ntay have every sweets) and that; you will 'make this known to the proper individuals.' otirir iaitlh 4iilJf, Q, f'l. lttAIN>w. For Remainder Of February,. For the latter part of February Hickse predicts as follows ;--A bout the 20th to 23rd decided storms of rains in many• places southward, turning to heavy and destructive sleet storms in northern sections, High gales from the northwest and blizzards may be expected, Earthquake shakes maybe. 1? q reported about 20th to 23rd. 'Renew- ed storms of rain, sleet and snow will come about 20th to 28th, and the sleet forces will have a picnic with the wires. Disagreeable, if not dangerous conditions are likely. as we pass from February to March, Matrimonial Event. Mr. W, 3. Lepard, of the Exchange Hotel, arrived home on Tuesday even, ing from a trip to Chicago, and while there purchased a fine new automobile which has arrived and is Bald to be a dandy. But Will. brought home something even more valuable, name- ly, his. bride. The happy event took place on Tuesday, 16th inst., at the borne of the bride, nee Miss Rossie Belle Hillier of Otterville, Rev. J. R. Robinson, Anglican rector, tying the nuptial knot. The bride wore a suit of blue satin cloth, with hat to match, and waist of Irish lace. .After the ceremony, and a dainty wedding lun cheon, the bride and groom took the afternoon train for their future home in Wingham, arriving Tuesday even- ing, and receiving the congratulations of friends. Burned In A Lock -Up. Joseph Keleher of Guelph had been living in Port Elgin for the past few months, and on Saturday night last got on the drunk and disorderly list with others. Keleher was the worst, and as the lock-up was only four by eight and would only hold one, Kel- eher was hand -cuffed and locked up, about ten p.m. In about an hour or so, the lock-up was discovered on fire. Tho doors were burst in and the pris- oner's body dragged out, but he was dead from suffocation. Keleher'e companions were hanging around the lock-up, but it is thought that they were too drunk to realize the danger, and so delayed sounding tho alarm. How the building got on fire, will pro- bably never be exactly known. Kel- eher was 23 years of age. Post Office investigation. We learn from the Teeswater News that there was a Postoffice investiga- tion there last week, and the follow- ing is the outline of the affair. - Brink, the postmaster, is a Conservative, and a few disgruntled. Liberals, apparently from personal reasons, wanted him ousted from the position, and he was•. charged with offensive partisanship. The Postofflce Inspector held an in- vestigation, end it must be admitted that those who laid the charges made a sorry 'show of themselves. They utterly failed to prove their charges, for a worse fizzle could scarcely be imagined. Their witnesses could not prove anything partisan in the post - office management. Then came Mr, Brink's turn, and he called a number of the leading Liberals of the village, men of good standing, who testified that they bad not heard the postmas- ter say, or known him to do anything they could construe as partisanship during the wholeeleetion. The editor of the Teeswater News (himself a Lib- eral) writes some wholesome lessons, which the complainants would do well to learn thoroughly. He says -"The whole scheme was the outcome of spite on the part of some, and a desire on the part of others to get Brink's position -a pitiable exhibition of bad hearts and dull brains. hereafter, when there is anything to be done in the political lino, they should be left out of the count." Big Clean-up Sale of Winter Foot- wear. Read advt. on page 8. -Willis & 0o, A Fortner Resident Dead. The Brussels Post reports the fol- lowing ,.being After an inv.lulfor over 13 years being confined to bed for a good share of two years, Fannie Carruthers, relict of the late Wm. Hogg,peacefully andin full p y hope of the Home Eternal, passed away from earthly scenes on Wednesday morn- ing, reb, 10th, Mrs, Hogg was born at Langholm, Dumfrdeshire, Scotland, and was married in the Old Land 85 years ago to Wm. Hogg, who died at Port Hope a good many years ago. Theyy came to Canada i2 living n to 18 11 in at g Port and Burlington Hope g P t H p before moving to Morris township iii 1850 when they boatei on Lot 1 8 COIL 5. following a residence at ]fort Mope for a tune where Mr. Hogg paid Nature's debt, Mrs, Hogg located in Wingharn where her sons were employed and came to Brussels nearly 11 years ago, Deceased retained her• faculties to a tnatked degree and was a great favorite with both old and youtig. She was a faithful wife, a loving mother and a kind neighbor. In church relationship she was a Prea• byterien. During her long illness she was carefully •laid lovingly nursed by her daughter, Miss Fannie, while her son David lent a helping hand. Mrs, D. McLean, 'xtlt line, i~lortis, Is s daughter of deceased, The funeral took place out h'ridity to Wingham oelnetetry. "Blessed are the dead Who die In the Lord.' s. �+OC�Y �e1Yl8 Drink Christie's. Teas. Wear Qreer's Shoes and Rubbers, Pure Seeds.,-Awnn's, Wingbarn. A Bailiff's salewill be held on the Market Square, Saturday afternoon. Lent begins on Wednesday next, Good Friday comes on April Oth, and Easter Sunday, April 11th. The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Y. M. O. A. will meet in the rooms, Meyer Block, at 3.30 p.m., Thursday of this week. Highest Cash Price paid for hides - Thos. meld & co.. Mrs. George Wade, who has been seriously ill all winter, is improving nicely and her many friends hope for complete restoration of health.. The Advance acknowledges receipt of a complimentary ticket to the ninth annual At Home of the. Huron Old Boys' Association in the Temple Building, Toronto, Friday evening, March 5th, GIRL WANTED. --•000d giI.1 for house work. Apply to Mrs. John Ritchie. Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Walker, B line, entertained a number of young people last Friday evening. A moat enjoy- able time was spent with music. games, etc.; Mr. and Mrs. Walker proved good entertainers. Last Friday evening was pleasantly spent by a number of young people, at the residence of Mr. A. Homuth. Gaines, music and social conversation caused the hours to pass pleasantly and everyone present enjoyed the evening. Big Clean-up Sale of Winter Foot- wear, Read advt. on page 8. Willis & Co. The members and friends of the A. Y. P. A. spent an enjoyable social evening on Monday last, in St. Paul's schoolroom. Vocal solos, impromptu speeches, etc., made an interesting program, after which refreshments were served. . The Goderich Star reports that on Saturday, Feb. 8th, Isaac Salkeld, of the Bayfield Road, saw a robin near his barn, and on the Sunday follow- ing he gathered buttonholes of pansies and daisies, and left plenty of buds for future gatherings, FieldRoo.. Ars To LET. ---Suite of rooms and a sin le i n room, n Shaw block, with conveniences. -Apply to T. T. FOR SALE. -A rubber -tired buggy, a cutter, cooking stove, heating stove (both for wood), also a lady's bicycle and baby's carriage -Mrs.. R. 3, Clegg, Belgrave. Ta "make hay while the sun shines" is probably not more necessary than to secure ice while King Frost reigns, and yet the ice harvest has not been the best. The breaking up of ice on the river in January was so complete and unexpected, that good ice will be more difficult to secure this year. The manthly meeting of the Wing - ham branch of the Women's Institute will be held on Thursday, Feb. 251h, at 2,30 p. m„ at the home of Mrs. Ed. Beeman, Diagonal road. All mem- bers are requested to be present; the special feature of the meeting being a "Bean and Pie" contest. FELT BooTs.-For men and women. Only a few pairs left. These will go at Snap Prices. -W. J. Greer. PLEASE NOTE. -All accounts owing Thos. T. Field before January 1st, 1909, are now due. Prompt payment is requested and can be made at the shop of Thos. T. Field & Co. Lucknow and Wingharn Hockey teams met on Wingham Rink on Fri- day evening last. It was a good, live- ly game, and for a while the result was in doubt, for at half bine, the score was 1-1. The home team, how- ever, went to work, and made the score 0-2 in their favor. before the game closed. Fred: Tiplady of Blind River (for- merly of Wingham) in renewing his subscription for 1009, says glad to note that East Huron exercis- ed sound judgment in re-electing Dr. Chisholm, and Wingham likewise in electing Mayor Gregory. Both are men of good sterling qualities, Ant also pleased to 'hear of Wingham and its people, through your excellent P P To BUTTER -NIA Butter paper in stock at the h Advance ice. Ilnt youraer," name printed on it ; it will not cost much, and your butter prints will be known far and near. Adding Machine Leese leaf ledger. bill and charge, card Plyeretlr, and all modern devieci known 1A bustnere science are at disposal of our students Consequently. business houses of lending Canadian and Ameri- can cities areeshlin londiy for our graduates. Individual ginstxuctren. Enter any. airy. !stat! courses. Send postal for particulars, WING t`1.r1M BUSINESS COLLEGE Mtn. $l''OTTO1, Pan error« FARMERS 1 ATTENTION 3 A9MMPAYMtiilliitiii W FEBRUARY BARGAINS Keep VoIr Feet Warm Ladies' and Misses Felt Slippers, regular price 65e, 75c and 85e -- SALE 1d1.1PRICE . , , . Ladies' Felt Shoes and Slippers, regular price $L25 and $1.50 - SALE 98c PRICE U All lines of MEN'S FELT, and Felt lined Boots and Shoes at actual cost at our Clearing Sale. W. J. fireer .,® Mammo Red Clover [� 66 �V b� ' AlsikeF6 Lucerne :d Timothy, d1.,8 • r9 1 The above iti best qualities only and now on sale. GEO. F. KING Nonce. All parties are hereby warned that 1 will not be responsible for any debts rontraeted by any person, without my written order foa the same. i1AR1W 13110 WN.