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The Wingham Advance, 1904-02-11, Page 8Let Go Shoe Prices. We are conducting a " LET G0 " Shoe Sale, and we shall give to shoe buyers the opportunity to buy guaranteed up-to-date Footwear at the lowest prices ever known. Our Cut Prices have become public talk. in consequence, people come here in daily increasing crowds. Whether you want Shoes for WINTER, SPRING or SUMMER Wear, It Will Pay You TO COME To This Sale And the earlier you come the better for you, while our stock is complete, and before sizes begin to be broken. It'll be many a day before you can buy Shoes at such prices again. Note some of them: 3o Pairs Women's Felt Boots, regular price $L25 and $1.50—Sale Price........75C and 95c So Pairs Misses' Slippers, regular price 5oe 2 5C 50 and 65c -Sale Price Pairs Children's Rubbers—Sale Price 20C W. J. Greer l Morris. Miss McKenzie resumed her duties at No. 9 on Monday. Dan. Robertson of Virden, Man.. was visiting relatives in Morris, Mise Vino. Hingston of Cypress River, Man., is visiting on the 8th line. Reeve Iebister and Treasurer Bran- don spent an official visit to Goderich last week. Mr. Ferguson County Councilor of Howick spent Saturday with T. S. Brandon. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Jackson enter- tained a few young people on Tuesday evening. Miss Maude Jackson leaves this week for Toronto to try an examina- tion in music. On Friday night last Jas. Golley was at home to about one hundred of his friends. On Tuesday night, the Canadian Order of Foresters had an oyster supper in Belgrave. Mr. and Mrs. Sari. Jordan were "At Home" to a few of their friends Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Skelton and daughter, of Elva, Man„ are visiting relatives and friends on the 8th. .A. pleasant evening was 'pant by a few young people at the home of Geo. McCall on Wednesday evening of last week. Mrs. John T. Pickett was "At Home" to her lady friends, Wednesday after- noon, 10th inst., previous to her de- parture to Westfield. Geo. Johnston, Robt. Shedden and Wm. Elston were elected Directors of East Huron Agricultural Society as representatives from Morris. We are sorry to hear of the serious iilness of Dr. S. Caldbick. of Grand Rapids. Mich. He is a son of Samuel Caldbick, 2nd line. THE. WIN{ELIAM ADVANCE Howick. Springbank butter factory is laying in a supply of ice, For once, people are abundantly satisfied, and no one is asking for mare (snow.) Adam Ries of Lakelet is going to have a very large barn built; John Graham has the contract, Quarterly meeting was not held at Newbridge last Sunday, owing to the pastor not being able to get back from Winghaw. Mr. Brown and his men appear to be experiencing many difficulties in gathering timber out of the bush in Minto. They are staying with it, however, and are getting the logs in- to the Clifford millyard slowly, Mr. I. J. Barnett, of the Wallace boundary, is confident that there is pelt under bis farm, the hater from the well which he drilled last fall being saline and a sediment of pure salt forces in a basin when water from the well is left standing in it. The well was drilled 150 feet, A very happy social event took place at the home of Mr. John Renwick of Huntingfleld on " Wednesday after- noon, the 27th inst., when his daugh- ter Margaret was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Mr. Wm. J. Hall, a prosperous young farrier, who resides on the boundary between Howick and Carrick townships. The mystic knot was tied by Rev. I. A. McKelvey S. T. L, in the presence of about sixty of the relatives and friends of the contracting parties. The groom was assisted by Mr. L. 0. Charlesworth of Egmondville and Mies Margaret McLean of Seaforth assisted the bride. Mr. Hall of Grand Valley, cousin of the groom, was to have acted as groomsman, but be- cause of the snow blockade it was thought impossible for him to get through. He pleasantly surprised those assembled by arriving shortly after the ceremony was performed. His place had been very ably filled by Mr. Charlesworth. After con- gratulations had been extended to the newly wedded couple, the guests sat down to a sumptuous wedding supper. The bride, who is a very highly re- spected young lady, was neatly attir- ed in white gloria silk, trimmed with applique, and the bridesmaid wore a dainty dress of white organdie. The many handsome and useful presents received, testified to ithe popularity of the happy couple. Their friends wish them a bright and happy future, • Blyth. A meeting was held in the Industry Hall on Friday afternoon in the in- terest of Sugar Beet growers. Butchers, bakers and hotelkeepers have had a gang of men cutting and hauling their season's supply of ice the past week. A. E. Bradwin was in Toronto last week in attendance at the 46th An. nual Convention of the Canadian Press Association. The customary Sunday observance storm was on as usual last Sabbath and with unpleasant roads and paths. the attendance at church was not up to the standard. Thos. Scott is confined to his home for the past two weeks with la grippe. Mr. Ferguson -of the Ripley branch of the Bank of Hamilton has taken Mr, Scott's place as manager during his illness. K. McKenzie and wife, who have been well known residents of this township for a good many years, in- tend removing shortly to Guelph locality where they purpose leaking their home, James Shurrie purchased Mr. McKenzie's farm and gets pos- session in the near future. Previous to the departure of Mr. and Mrs. Halliday and family for Belgrave, a number of their friends and neigh- bors took advantage of the oppor. tunity and expressed their apprecia. tion of the interest they had taken in soctal and religious circles during the 23 years they had been in their midst, and tendered then] an oyster supper at their commodious residence, Spruce avenue. The evening was spent by engaging in table tennis and various other innocent games, interspersed by vocal and instrumental muse, Those taking part therein acquitted them- selves in a most creditable manner, after 'which a sumptuous repast was enjoyed. Toasts to the honor and prosperity of the host and hostess were proposed and responded to very eloquently. The tables being cleared AWAY, the Highland fling and a few old-time reels, which bring warmth to evory 130 atchmans heart, ere in- dulged in. Then all dispersed to their hotness, sorry to part with Mr, and Mrs. Halliday', who had been tris itteknese aa' The fruit division at Ottawa have received word from the English buy- ers tp the effect thet there is grave ir- regularity in the size of apple barrels sent from Ontario. The standard size is 08 quarts to the barrel ; the mini- mum size of barrel is 26i inches be- tween heads and with a head diameter of 17 inches and a middle diameter of 18i inches. representing as nearly as possible 96 quarts. .1 Belgrave. Mrs. Sutton is visiting her parents in Wingham. Robt. Stonehouse, who was so ill last week, is able to be around again. Mr. and Mrs. Ben. Miller of Manito- ba have returned to their home. Herb. Wheeler of Escanaba, Michi- gan, is visiting under the parental roof. Mr. Adam Halliday is moving to the house he purchased fronV. Vannor- man. Congregations were small at the churches last Sunday, owing to bad roads. The Foresters' oyster supper was a success, considering the state of the roads. We are glad to report Miss Pearl Proctor able to be out again after her illness. Mrs. (Rev.) Jones is improving nice- ly after being ill in Chatham for a cou- ple of weeks. We hear that Mr. Sutton, G. T. R. agent, has applied for a larger station appointment. James Gregg, living at Mr. Hopper's, is at present seriously ill ; he is ad- vanced in years. Geo. Ooultes of Michigan is renewing acquaintances in this vicinity ; we are pleased to see him once more. Charles McRae is preparing to erect a new brick house next summer. Mr, Cunningham of East Wawanosh is preparing to do the same. Jamestown. Mr. and Mrs. Sam. Oaldbeck receiv- ed a telegram lastweek stating that their son Sam. who is a medical doc- tor in Dakota, was very i11 with pneu- monia. Mr. Caldbeck left immediately for Dakota, We sincerely hope there may be favorable reports. Miss Belle Strachan left on Tuesday for Toronto where she will attend the millinery openings before going to her situation in St. Catharines. She was accompanied by her sister Miss Marjorie, who went to try her Junior exam, in pianoforte at the Conservatory of Music. It falls to our lot this week to report the death of another old resident of Morris in the person of Wm. Fralick who died about midnight on Jan. 26th, Mr. Fralick had a paralytic stroke about five years ago from which he never recovered, and three weeks ago, he was again stricken with another stroke. This proved too much, and he peacefully passed away to the groat "Beyond" on the date mentioned. Deceased was 72 years of age, and leaves a widow and one daughter, who have the syny- pathy of the community. The funer- al took place on Friday to Brussels cemetery, Fordwich. Business eeems at a standstill, The merchants are short of several lines of goodsand the roads being bad, the question of fuel will soon be serious. Mr, and Mrs. Wm, Callender of Hartney, Man., were visitors at Geo, Walkey's. Owing to delay in trains, they Were unable to return until -Men- den to complete their visit at Blyth and Londesboro. The anniversary of the Presbyterian Churchwell as ae the 10th anni ve r a mbene ar ofthe actor into sexy h , y p yn e- celebrated which eels to have h c t on Sunday last, Were annulled as Recti. 3, Robe of T3reesels Was unable reach lye., However, Rev. Dr. Dob. Walter Allison and wife, also Dan. Geddes and wife, intend leaving for Manitoba about the middle of March ; they have the good wishes of the com- munity om- Mr. and Mrs. W. Baillie of West munityfor their future prosperity. Wawanosh celebrated the 25th anni- Mr, 'John R. Haslam, formerly of versary of their wedding last week. Belgrave, now of Devil's Lake, N. D., During the evening Mr. and Mrs. was united in marriage at the Church Baillie were presented with a piece of of Advent on January 20th, to Miss silver plate, and their friends wish for Mary J. Stenson, an estimable young them many happy returns of the anni- lady of the same place. The groom is versary of their wedding day. one of the leading business men of inDR. svils wishing them h emir manynfriends loin On and Owens andyJ evening Nichol wof ith a slest igh- prosperouyears of married life. load of their Belgrave friends spent an enjoyable evening at the,home of Jas. Nethery, gravel road. After spend- Turnberr ing the evening with music and games S' they left for home all voting Mr. and Council met Feb. 8th; members all Mrs, Nethery ideal entertainers. present except John Coupland. The minutes of last meeting were and adopted. The Auditors' report was laid before the Council, showing statement of as- sets and liabilities ; also detailed state ment of receipts and expenditures. Rutherford—Musgrove—That the re port he adopted and that the Clerk get 50 copies printed—carried. Kelly — Musgrove — That the Clerk ask ).or tenders for the township print- ing for the current year from the Wingham Times and Advance, to be sent in before next meeting of Council —carried. Rutherford—Kelly—That any one wanting a change of pathmaster should notify some member of Council before next meeting, as pathmastera will then be appointed—carried. The following accounte were passed and cheques issued I—Treasurer Morris $5, work boundary line; Municipal World $0.60. mile, express, etc. ; Sick Children's Hospital $5, charity ; Na- tional Sanitarium $5, charity. Drain- age accounts—Jae, Elliott $5.03, Wm, Elliott $4.37, James Anderson $2.50, John Black $5, Thomas Holmes $1,25, Wm. Vanetone $1.25, John Belfour $1.25. Isaac Wright $3.12, Wm. Yeo 63 cents. Robert Hogg $1.50, account B line bridge. For auditing--Alex'r McEwen $10, D. Fraser $10, W. H. Cruickshank $2, O. A. Jones $119.30, drain. Council adjourned to meet in the Clerk's office, Bluevale, on Monday, March 28th, at 10 a,m. John Burgess, Clerk, Corrie. ciMrs, John llaihstock of Manitoba is renewing old acquaintances in this vicinity this week. Mrs, S. Greer visited the sick at Salem last week ; Mrs, Wylie, we are sorry to say, is very 111, Prof, Earugey was in Wingham last week. lie has made another success- ful horse trade with Mr. Swarts of Winghatn, Mr, [Arthur Tolton, his wife' and brother Chas., left last week for Kan- sas city, (after a pleasant visit,' to friends here. Wm, McGill, who met with an acci- dent by falling from the hay loft or Bert, Greer's barn, is getting better. He had a narrow escape. A load of pleasure seekers from Wingham and Wroxeter were in town on Thursday of last week. Mr. Broad- way of Wingham and Mr. A. A, Esty of Wroxeter seemed to be the leaders of the party. Don't miss seeing my samples of wall paper before baying elsewhere, 500 patterns to choose from.—J, E. Mulholland, agent for the Empire Wall Paper Co. of Toronto, the largest, house in the Dominion. The Police Trustee Board has at last been filled, Mr. Murray being the third member. The Board stands thus :—John Bowyer, W. A. Irwin and W. Murray. The citizens are looking for great improvements this year, more cement sidewalks, etc. M. Porterfield, V. S., has tackedop his shingle and is ready to do business in his line. The towns around who think they are just as good as Gorrie are somewhat astonished at our hav- ing two veterinary surgeons ; only further evidence of Gorrie's progress. The girl members of the Junior League presented. Mrs. Gilpin (nee Mies Mutch) with a nice little present on her departure for her western home. The presentation was made by Miss Gladys Stinson and Miss Ella Mulholland. Mrs. Gilpin will be greatly missed in the League and in all church work. Belmore. Mrs. Walter Huchinson, of Calgary, Alberta, is spending a few weeks with friends here, Miss Bessie Ritchie, nurse -in -train- ing, Boston, Mass. bas been visiting at her home near here. On Sunday, Feb. 14th, Rev, Mr. Per- rin. of Wroxeter, will preach in the Methodist Church, at the usual hour. Mrs. Jno. Wylie and children, of Turnberry, have been spending holi- days at the home of her parents Mr, and Mrs. Wm. McKee. On account of the condition of the roads on Sunday last. The regular quarterly service was not held in the Methodist church here. Mr: R. Anderson has 'bills out for a clearing sale on the 24th, Mr. Ander- son has a good stock. The posters are attractive and were printed at the Advance office. Gus. Barton will swing the hammer. On Tuesday evening of last week, the choir was entertained at the residence of Mr and Mrs. E. Lucas "Lakeview" farm in Carrick. A de- lightful evening was spent by all present with music, games, and social chat. The Methodists are not usually a tipsy crowd, but there was certainly one tip on the homeward journey. East Wawanosh. John Scandrett lost a valuable cow on Sunday night. An oyster supper was held at Jas. Lynd's on Monday night of last week. Mies Mary Taylor of Westfield is visiting friends in Lucknow and West Wawanosh at present. We are glad to hear of the recovery of Wm. Helps of East Wawanosh, who has been ailing for some time past. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Howitt of West- field have the sympathy of the whole neighborhood in the loss of their in- fant child a week ago Sunday. Salem, Mr, John James of Norwich is at present visiting friends here. Mre. Albert Gallaher presented her husband with a bouncing young son on Sunday morning, Mr. and&Mrs, ' Wm. McLaughlin of Manitoba visited the home of Robt. McLaughlin Of this place, Mrs, I. Gallaher returned home on Sunday, after spending a few days visiting her daughters' in Grey and Morris. Bluevale. The monthly meeting of the Blue vale branch of Women's Institute will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 17th at 2.30 p.m., at the home of Mrs. Jno. Wasman's. The subject for discus- sion to be "A Week's Work for a busy housewife." A cordial invitation is extended to all the ladies to attend, and also to become members. At the January meeting of the Women's Institute, the following officers were elected for this year. President, Mrs. J. Pugh; Vice, -Pres., Mrs. J. F. Was- mann; Secretary, Annie Aitchison ; Directors, Mrs. J. Rolph, Mrs. Robb, and Mrs. Paterson. MEETINQ OP THE HURON COUN'T'Y COUNCIL. The council of the County of Huron will meet on Tuesday the 16th day of February in the council chamber in the Town of Goderich to complete the business of the January session and any new business placed before the council. W. LANE, Clerk. I Sell Real Estate No Matter Where It Is. TO THE MAN WHO WANTS TO BUY. No Matter whore you aro or in what part,' of the country you want a property, I can serve you. It makes no difference whether you want a100 lot ora 10,000 farm, or any other kind of deal Estate I want to hear from you, Just the property yon want may be on my list, in any event, 1.msy 11nd it and save money for you. I am not only in a position to most ndvantngoously serve tho man who wants to buy a Mute or a fsrnl, but, I am in the best possible peettl:,n to terve the man who wants le make a profltablodnvestment. TO THE MAN` WHO WANTS TO SELL. Now, while fort have the matter in mind, write and let hie know what you have to sell and how troch money you want for it. My you, oven i! you have no idea intersst plan v►111 , S p S r 1n m hands o[ over placing' the pp -opo tY' y Write to -day giving de,oription and price of property you *motto soli. Thursday, February IT, 1904 To All Who Are Undecided as to whether they shall buy a Fur Coat this winter, or put it off until next year, we have this advice to offer ---"If you can get good guaranteed new Furs' at Cost, buy them at Once," for good Furs have advanced greatly in price since present stocks were purchased last spring, and are still ad- vancing rapidly. In view of these facts, it may surprise you that we are still offering a few superior Furs at actual COST, just because we don't wish to carry them over, also because we need the money now. Winter Ready-to-wear Clothing, Overcoats and heavy Underwear, will also be sold at Cost. Groceries , We have a quantity of pure Clover Honey, some of which, we think, should be in every home, now when "la grippe" is so prevalent. Also good Maple Syrup — try a can of it. Try a pound of our choice fresh ground Coffee—best in the trade. We still keep the lead as the "Great Tea House." Highest Prices for Trade, and Best Values in all lines of Goods. D. M. GOR.DON • DIRECT IMPORTER � Big Prices for Trade. Fresh Goods Most people appreciate fresh goods, it always tastes so much nicer, and is much healthier besides. We' are always ready with a fresh stock of FRUITS, VEGETABLES, CAN GOODS and CONFECTIONERY. Our Chocolates are of the highest class goods. Try our Oysters served in any ±style, 15c a dish. - We have in stock Canada 'Cream and Roquefort Cheese. Ice1 Cream orders filled on the shortest notice. Your Patronage Solicited L. G. KRUSE McKelvie's Old Stand WORLD'S FAIR, ST. LOUIS April 30 to Dec. 1, 1901. Through Transcontinental Service Leaving Toronto at 1.45 p.m. daily (via North Bay) for Port Arthur, Rat Portage, Win- nipeg, Moose Jaw, Calgary, Revelstoke, Vancouver and 13. C. Points. First Class Sleepers, Daily, Toronto to Winnipeg, connecting with through First Class Sleeper for Vancouver. Unexcelled Dining Car Service, North Bay to Laggan and Revelstoke to Salmon Arm. Fully Equipped Tourist Cars leave To. ronto at 145 p. m. on Tuesdays and Satur- days, and North Bay at 10.30 p.m. Thursdays and run through to Vancouver without. change. o s in addition to Borth m Tourist Car, c st passage ticket from Toronto to Winnipeg 54.00 Moose Jaw. 55,00 Calgary, 56.00 Revelstoke, 57.25 ancouver, 58.50 For Maps, Time Tables and all information appley to any agent of the Company or A. H. NOTMAN Assistant General Passenger Agent Ring St. East, Toronto. WORLD', rAin, ST. Lovia, APL. 30 -Deo. 1, 1904 There was no service in the Metho- LVMI MAOUIR at„ r:. nt+,+i0ou iloto ..least, f tiada ...Owintr Drat ,hoer w /EYarit Forty_ thousand horie•pewer required Mr Exhibition use. 'lurbino engine, 8,000 horse -power. CALIFORNIA MEXICO FLORIDA I can quickly sell for cash, without local publicity, your business, Real Estate or Partnership, no matter where located. Send me full particu- lars, prices, &c. Address— ' CHAS. E. POWELL, 19 W, Mohawk St., Buffalo, N. Y. MONEY TO LOAN—At 4i per cent. om improved farms. Easy terms of r e - payment ; expenses light, Apply A. Dnlmage, Real Estate and Loan Agent, Kent Block. FOR SALE. Five acres and a half of land, well fenced, situated on Alfred street, Wing - ham Town Plot, near Fonndry; good frame dwelling and barn, orchard and good water. Apply to 21-24 MRS. A. SWINDLIEHURST. Be independent. Employ yourself. Establish a business. Our goods are used every day by everybody. Men make fortunes. Write G. Marshall & Co., London, Ont. • Ono way and round trip trourist tickets are on sale daily. Choice of routes and stop over priv- ileges at principal points, Grand Trunk Trains make direct connection at Chicago with all rail. ways for the Famous Winter Resorts. For tickets, Pullnlan Eeeervations and all information,, apply taoStation Agent, L. HAROLD, or to •. J. if. *DONALD District passenger" Agent, Toronto. For Drunkenne-ss vtie anti eeteyonolusing..%3#4,200 Addre.e Kp ,1! lnetitute COOPER'S WINTER BARGAIN DAYS. Tuesday, . February 16th, Saturday, Feb'y. 20th. Stocks all over the store contribute their share to the remark- able list that will go on sale these days. Twice a year we gather to- gether the small lots of stock that cannot be replaced and clear them out to make room for other lines. Then too, there are always some goods which have not sold as well as we expected, and this is the time they get their walking ticket. This will be one of the great money -saving events of the sea- son, and one that will be well worth your while taking advantage of. WALL PAPER. The new 1901 stock is awaiting admittance to our Wall Paper De- partment, and many of our present lines must be cleared nut before we can arrange to put up the newer ,goods. You will find among the Papers that we are clearing, designs and patterns to suit your taste, as they are equal, in every way, to the new goods, except that the quantities are small. 780 rolls of choice patterns, in cream, 840 rolls heavy gilt and embossed papers, buff, blue, green and mauve, papers suitable for the beat rooms of your that are sold regularly at 10 Cts. per home, regular prices 25o to 40e per Bingle roll, for Bargain -Days, 5c single roll, on Bargain Days; 15c per roll, per single roll (Border and ceiling to match.) (Borders and ceilings to match.) 850 rolls beautiful Paper in light and 410 rolls light colored papers, mostly dark colorings, suitable for bedrooms, ceiling patterns, will do nicely for dining rooms or parlors. Heavy small bedrooms, closets or at`Ics, on stock and well printed face, 8 yards Bargain Days, per single roll 2.1c to each single roll. regular price 120 to 18 ole., on sale Bargain Days, per single roll $c Bundles of odd rolls, containing from (Borders and ceilings to match.) 4 to 8 rolls of a kind, IVC to i5c 030 rolls beautiful gilt papers, suitable Por bunch for dining rooms, halls, parlors, and Please note, that wheh we have corn - bedrooms, choice designs and color- plate combinations for side, coiling Inge, worth regularly from' 20e to 25c and border, we will not break the per roll, on Bargain Daya, per 1OC combination. single roll All paper (except small bundles) (Borders and ceilings to match.) will be trimmed tree. Bring with you the exact size of your room and we will tell you how many mile you need. WRITING TABLETS. — 500 note size Tablets, Royal Victoria Linen, ruled both sides, 100 sheets to the pad, regular prices 10c each, on Bargain Days—each 5c ENVELOPES.—An assortment of Envelopes, largo or small square, also oblong, reg 10c values, Bargain days—per pkg. of 25 5c FANCY CHINA. 10e, 15c and 25c Tables will be loaded with bargains in odd pieces of china ; price,' in some cases have been cut in two but all are largely reduced, Dont fail to look over those tables. 20% DISCOUNT,—All lines of Fancy China not on those tables, which consists of about $1000 worth of choice and dainty new goods, will be subject to a reduction of 20% from regular prices during Bargain Days, NOTE PAPER.—Bunches of odd lines of Note Paper containing from 1 to 4 quires, for bargain days per bunch 5e LEAD PENOILS.-7 grow, of cedar lead pencils, good hard lead, a very serviceable pencil—Bargain days, per dozen 5c BIBLES.—Well bound bibles, good type, some have references and extra teachers matter, covers of some are slightly rubbed, others are brand new. Prices are in some casesreduced cut in two and all aro lagely — Lot 1— Choice for..... ,7550. Lot 2 ---.Choice for.... $150 BERLIN, WOOLS.—One of our cannters will be loaded with Berlin Wools (2, 4 and 8 fold) all good stock but colors of which we have an overstock—reg. 100 per oz. int on Bargain Days—par oz 5c S1LICIN.E.—All colors of Silk• line will go on Bargain Day's for only 4c per spool, SHETLAND FLOSS. — The celebrated Orkney Brand in full ounce skeins, white only—reg, Sc— Bargain Days, per ounce5c FREE ! FREE ! The First 25 Lady Customers in the store after 9 o'clock, Tuesday .morning, will be given a Japandse Cup and Saucer, FREE. The First 25 Lady Customers in the store after 2 o'clock, Tuesday afternoon, will be given a choice Picture, FREE. This sale is to make roSom— not money. On MO and secure the Bargains, COOPS R ' & CO, (Successors to . Ross)