The Wingham Advance, 1912-04-25, Page 1WIN
•Th e Wingham Ildvance.•
40TII YEAR, NO, 34,
EDITORIAL PARAGRAPHS.
According to some scientists, every
human being gets a complete new out-
fit of brains about every two months.
This is encouraging news. If we could
only be flure that each succeeding set
would be better than the one it dis-
places, there would be room to hope
for improvement in a lot of people we
know,
* • *
—Spurgeon said : "Homes become a
palace when the daughters are maids
of honor and the sons are noble in
spirit, then the father is a king, and
the mother a queen, and royal resi-
dences are more than outdone. A city
built up of such dwellings is a city of
palaces and a State composed of such
cities is a republic of princes,"
* * *
—Ontario is to have a permanent
reminder of royalty in the new name
to be given the new territory added to
Ontario by the division of Keewatin.
The new district given ails province
by the boundary settlement, will bear
the
name of "Patrici t" after the Prin-
cess, daughter of His Royal Highnese,
the Duke of Connaught, and Gover-
nor-General of Canada. The Prin-
cess has gladly given her consent.
* * *
—There % are reports to the effect
that there is a possibility of the Pro-
vincial Government submitting the
Opposition's banish the bar proposal
and the Governmenes abolish treating
proposal to the electors in the form of
a referendum. If such be the case, let
us sincerely hope, the referendum will
not be such a farce as past similar ap-
peals to the electors turned out
to be.
* **
—Reports from the famine districts
of China, grow daily more pitiable. It
is feared that, despite all that can be
done to alleviate the distress, two mil-
lion human beings will perish within
the net few weeks. Doubtless many
lives are being saved. by the relief al-
ready sent from Canada and the Unit-
ed States, as well as from Europe. It
is not too late to do something in
Wiegham. The Churches might at
least take a collection, and remit
quickly.
* **
—Scientists are beginning to realize
that inebriacy is akin to a disease, and
requires special treatment. Recent
legislation by the Ontario Govern-
ment will make it possible for a police
magistrate, where there is an indus-
trial farm, to send an habitual drunk-
ard there, under an indeterminate sen-
tence, instead of sending him to jail
repeatedly for three months at a time.
Under the complete change of en-
vironment afforded by farm life, many
a drunkard may take new heart and
hope, and become permanently a use-
ful member of society.
* * *
—As individuals, we all have to
learn the danger of "over -confidence,"
sooner or later. It is true in all ranks
of life : —the young girl who believes
alt that a false admirer tells her ; the
young man that starts on a fast life,
with the idea that he can stop short
just when he likes ; the politician, who
takes it for granted that his election
is certain ; the merchant, who buys
recklessly, expecting to get big re-
turns before the inevitable drafts fall
due; the would-be speculator, who is
induced by some oily -tongued agent
to invest in swamp lots three miles
outside of a western town, and others
we might mention, learn the lesson of
"over confidence." The awful cala-
mity of the Titanic seems to be a case
in point. The steamer was so big, so
strong, it was thought that she was
proof against the elements, and practi-
cally unsinkable. She had not life
boats for one-half of her passengers ;
her crew was untrained; it .was their
first trip on her ; there was no or-
ganization, no life -boat drill. What
need of life -boat drill on such a
mammoth fleeting palace ; nothing
could happen to her 1 Alma for over-
confidence. Or, is it really necessary
that puny man must again be taught
the lesson given to Babel builders
centuries ago that there comes a
time when man's ingenuity, resource-
fulness, and wonderful powers reach
the limit. Icebergs were known to be
abundant, yet the Titanic was rushed
through the water at high speed,
What need of are, with such a mon,
ster, equipped with such a force of
engine inachinery Ask of Atlantic'
icy waVes and learn the answer.
Wotth Trying.
Dr. Wm. 11. Ford, President of the
Philadelphia Board of Health, retain -
mends for the treatment of cough and
colds, three drops of camphor rm
lump of sugar, taken every two hour*,
and the inhalation of spitits of cam-
phor every half hour, This,- he gays,
quickly relieves a cough and a cold. in
the 031,0y stege, Dr. Paillon of
lorattee, suggested as a good cure for a
cold in the head. inhaling through the
netts the emanations of atranenia eon-
tairied in a enselling bottle. For
catarrh or cold in the head, a number
of physieiane say that a warm, weak
solution of salt and tvater—a half to
one teaspoonful of salt to a tumbler
-
fill of Warm water—srtifted up the
mats night and morning, often leads
to a epeedy due in mild cases,
THE TOWN ASSESSMENT.
-Or Irmo' linont
Mv. Griffin, the Town Assessor, has
again made a careful estimate of the
proper valuation of town properties
for taxation purposee, and we here-
with submit aeine-emery of the work,
by Wards. The disastrous fire lessen-
ed the total valuation to some extent,
but there is room for encouragement.
Wingham is not only holding its own,
but the population shows an increase,
and the coming year, we expect will
show even a larger gain, when the
new foundry is in full operation.
Ward 1 — Real property, $35,690 ;
Ibuildings, $78 690 ; business assess-
ment, $17,710 ; income, $828 ; total --
$132 918 ; population, 475.
Ward 2 — Real property, $40,130;
buildings, $97,100 ; business assess-
ment, $14 020; income, $5,352 ; total
—156,602; popnlation, 453.
Ward 3—Real property, $58,675;
buildings, $155,915 ; business assess-
ment, $24,505 ; income, $1,863 ; total
$24008S; population, 603.
Ward 4—Real property, $47,725 ;
buildings, $142,125 ; business assess-
ment, $9,520 ; income, $2,300 ; total—
$201,670; population, 689.
Ward 5—Real property, $151,190 ;
buildings, $49,630; business assessment
$5,900; income, $1,200 ; total — $71
020; population, 321.
SUMMARY.
Real property $197,410
Buildings 4 523,490
Business assessment 71,655
Income 6 11,543
Total assessment 1912 804,098
6 1911 807,398
Decrease for 1912 3,300
Population for 1012 2,511
I " 1911 2,481
Increase of population 60
Other information gleaned from the
roll :—Children between 5 & 16-382 ;
between 5 & 21.— 508 ; births, 11;
deaths, 5; dogs 73,
The destruction of the Beaver block.
necessarily caused a temporary de-
crease in the assessment.
We acknowledge Assessor's Griffin's
courtesy in furnishing information
included in above statement.
There is no room for pessimism re-
garding the fature of our Town. On
the contrary, let us be optimistic.
While other towns are losing, Wing -
ham is gaining. Boost Winghana.
A Morris Pioneer.
Mr. James McGee, whose death we
reported, last week, was born in the
parish of Kitkmaiden, Gallowayshire,
Scotland. When quite young, he re-
moved with his parents to Ireland.
When 21 years of age, in 1847, deceas-
ed emigrated with the rest of the
family to Canada, settling in the
township of Vaughan, York county,
and later moved up to what was then
known as the Queen's Busb, settling
on lot 2, con. 3, Morris township.
After clearing that farm he moved to
lot 4, con. 2, in the same township,
where he spent the remainder of hi
days. Besides his partner in life, 1,0
leaves, three daughters — Mrs. W.
Hilliard of Rochester, N, Y., Mrs. W.
Ellacott of Wingham, Miss May, at
home, also one son, Jatnes, still at
home. Mrs. Moody of Blyth is a
sister of the deceased. Mr. McGee
was an adherent of the Presbyterian
Church,
Day Power Turned On.
In another paragraph will be found
reference to Hydro-Electrie power in
Huron county. So far as Wingham is
concerned, the cost of hydro power
furnished here will place it altogether
out of the question. The Commission
has made estimates of the cost to
those municipalities that assed by-
laws favoring it, andws de a e ode-
rieh a rate of $26 50 erlitiesepovv is
quoted, the rattor Wingham wou
be $55 82, w would be practical'
prohibitive Fortunately, Wingham
is so situ ed that it enjoys a, unigee
p3sitiOa that many towns wonld be
deligh d to hold. Wingham hag two
fine w ter powers, and can develop i
own ower much cheaper than
hydro lectric can furnish it. n-
gineer vers of the Cominis-'.n ad-
mits tha Wingham holds ae vantage
point so far , 4 4 • evelopment is
concerned, and advises the placing of
a dynamo at the upper power. In
this eonnection, we may inform the
public that day -time electric power,
developed by Wingham water powers
and furnished by its own electric
Plant, was turned on at noon on
Monday, April 2. In addition to the
power already contracted, for, the
Western Foundry Co. ask for 35
horsepovier, and we understand that
when the water contact with the
Mill ends, Howson & Broclebank will
require a large supply. The Advance
congtatulates the Electric Light cons-
inittee of the Council on their energy
and enterprise, in furnishing what
was Much needed. Sonne expense will
of course be incerredo but the demand
for power will increase, and see have
no doubt that e'en the first year will
shove a profit. Aside from that, it
places Winghatt in the front rank, as
a town that furnishes electric power
from Iter o water-powere aricl its
inunicipally-owtted electric plant. This
we tegard ae a distinctly forward
Movement, that will in the future
teed to the greevth and prosperity of
Oat, TOWn.
°WING -RAN, ONT., TIIIII1SDAY, APRIL 2, 1912.
Very Sudden Death.
The Advance is informed that a
very sudden death occurred at S.
Helens this week, Miss Cameron,
postmistress there for many years
was found dead in bed on Tuesday
morning ; no particulars are at hand.
Given One Year.
Oae day last week, a Irian, said to
be from the dry and thirsty village of
Teeswater, Was in our town and im-
bibed rather freely. He found his
way to a stable, where a man mined
Pearsall, \vie° was working in tovin
was seen relieving the other cha 'of
his spare 'e‘ash. Word was pvieyed
to Chief AlZen, who s n'had the
guilty one arr td1Ie was brought
before Police Magistrate Morton and
given one year in jail to meditate on
the positive fact that "the way of
transgressors is hard."
Excursion To Detroit.
The big excursion steamer Grey-
hound will leave Goderich on Frid.ty,
June 14th, at 9.30 a.m., and returning
leave Detroit Monday, June 17th, at
1. p.m. The fare for the round trip
will be only $1 50. This gives you all
day Saturday and Sunday and until
noon Monday, to recreate and agree-
ably occupy your time visiting your
friends and the many points of inter-
est and beauty in Detroit "where life
is worth living." Se the Detroit
Tigers play Philadelphia Athletics, the
"World's Champions" on "Navin field,"
Detroit's new half million dollar ball
park, the largest in the West, Seat-
ing capacity 20,000.
To Come To Canada.
Wingham Board of Trade is in
receipt of a communication from the
Canada Furniture Manufacturers, stat-
ing that the Pullman Couch Co. of
Chicago, wish to locate in Canada, and
the Can. Fur. Mfrs, ask what induce-
ments .Wingham would offer, if the
American Co. could be induced to
purchase the Chair factory. Mr. R.
Clegg, President of the Board of Trade
is taking the matter up with the
Canada Furniture Mfrs. Everybody
would like to see that substantial
building once more a hive of industry.
Now that we have day power furnish-
ed by our municipally -owned plant,
Wingham ought to boom, for where
will you get a better town ?
Memorial Service.
At 11 30 a m. on Thursday, April
25th, a memorial service will be held
in Montreal, for the late C. M. Hays.
In keeping with this, at precisely half -
past eleven, Montreal time, next
Thursday morning, there will be an
absolute cessation of work in every
department of the Grand Trunk and
Grand Trunk Pacific railroads and
their affiliated lines for a space of five
minutes, as a most impressive
memorial to the late President Char-
les Melville Hays, This will embrace
theee countries, Canada, Great Bri-
tain and the United States, many lines
•f railway on this continent and also
steamboat services on the Great Lekes
and the Pacific coast. Instructions
will be. sent, so that the cessation
from work will occur at the same
time, no matter where it is observed.
A Full House.
Indications point to a full house on
Friday evening, when our local dram-
atit talent will render "The Octoroon"
on behalf of the Uaiform fund of
Wingham Citizens' Bend. This is no i
outside talent affair, where strangers
carry off all the profits, but an effort
of home talent to aid a worthy home
organizetion. Hence there should be 1
a full house, and we believe there will'
be. Between the Acts, the Citizens',
Band will render the following selec-
dons :-1 Popular Songs—"Haviland's .
happy hits"—R. L. Halle. 2 Grand
Baritone Fantasia, "Ill Trovatore"—
Verdi. 3—Waltzes, "Murmurs of the
Zephyrs"—Alvin Willis. 4 Selection
—From Opera "Martha"—F, J. St.
Clair. 5 A Tone Picture—"Southern
Breerss"—V, Patherton, 0 Charac-
teristic March—"Muttering Frit"—F'.
11, Losey, 7 Serenade — "Twilight
Echoes"—H. C. Miller. 8 —March—
"A Royal Welcome Home"—Rosen-
kraals, 9—God Save the King.
Hydro Power In Huron.
On Thursday last, Mayor Spotton and
Coen. *VariStone attended a meeting
in the interests of the development of
hydro -electric power in Huron county.
Representatives from the various
municipalitiee were present. Engineer
Acers gave the reason of a systematic
investigation from monthly readings
taken at the "Black Hole" during the
last twelve months, and the results
proved to be surprising. The com-
missioners estimated that at certain
seasons of the year over 5,000 horse-
power cati be developed, and also
place the minimum at about 1,000
horsepower, so that in conjunction
with Niagara power already at Sea-
foeth and within about five miles of
the new plant, it will be a very de-
sirable source of supply for power
users. The commission found out
that the float of water Was much
greater than they expected, and there
would be no reason Why Huron could
not have as cheap power as any place
itt ontari4. If the munieipalitiea wish
to go ahead, the Government will
advance the money at four per cent.,
to be repayable in 30 years. See
Paragraph eltieWhere.
Cburcb 711i;;;"1 r Personals wi
The Mitchell Advocate reports that
the condition of Rev, J, Livingstone
is unimproved and that his recovery
is doubtful.
Memorial services were held in St.
Peul's church last Sunday morning
and evening, in consideration of the
awful disaster by the loss of Titanic.
The rector preached, taking as his
text its the morning, Hebrews 9: 27, 28
and its the evening, 1 Corinthians 15,
55-57.
Rev, T. W. Cosens occupied the pul-
pit of Wingham Methodist Church
last Sunday, preaching two good
sermons. The morning discourse on
"prayer" was especially pointed and
practical. Rev. Dr. Rutledge preach-
ed Sunday School anniversary ser-
mons in Ontario street Church, Clin-
ton.
What Edison said of American
genius should apply equally to zeal
for missions—"It is made up of two
per cent. inspiration and ninety-eight
per cent. perspiration." The signs of
the times should furnish ninety-eight
per cent. of inspiration and should
stir us as never before to supply the
other.
Rt, Rev. William Crosswell Doane,
in the Episcopal church known as tbe
Bishop of Albany, is no pessimist in
religion or anything else. The other
day he celebrated bis eightieth birth-
day, and when appealed to to say out
of the fullness of his experience
whether the world seemed to he grow -
better or worse, he said : "Unquestion-
ably better in all lines of endeavor."
Capt. Lawrence said : "Don't give up
the ship" to the English, so the bishop
says : "Let us not surrender the world
to the devil." •
Town Baseball League.
The effort to form this League was
disappointing. Another meeting will
be held this (Wednesday) evening, at
the Brunswick Hotel, at 8 o'clock, it
is hoped that representatives will be
present from the Foundry, Walker,&
Clegg's and the Clerks, to make final
arrangements.
May Be Found.
The Renfrew Journal reports that
Mr. Alex. May of Smith's Falls found
a large solid, gold ring in ,a bag of
potatoes 'Which he purchased last
week, T e Advance heard of a Wing -
ham cha that lost one afe his rubbers
while tr ping dried'- apples in a
barrel. No „there-fs hope that the
missing rubber may be found.
Purchased In Belmore.
The Teeswater News reports that
B. A. Hiscocks, who has been behind
the counter in R. J. Mann's store for
a good many years, has decided to
start in business for himself and has
purchased the store in Belmore which.
bee recently been conducted by Lowry
& Rogers. Besides the store busi-
ness, the postoffice is in the store and
also the telephone office.
A Good Record.
Grey county seems to have some
good egg -producing fowl. The Flesh-
erton Advance reports the doings of
nineteen hens belonging to Mr.
C. Heron, postmaster at Maxwell.
The nineteen hens are standard bred
Wyandottes and during the months of
February and. March they laid 719
eggs, an average of 37 and sixteen -
nineteenths per hen. Oise pullet in
the fi ick began laying on December
17 and during the following 121 days
laid 108 eggs.
Saturday And Sunday.
Next Saturday and Sunday will be
days of special interest in connection
with the Salvation Army, on account
of the coming of the Canadian Terri-
torial Staff Baud of 28 musicians. On
Saturday evening, at 8 p m., in the
Opera, Hall, there will be a festival
programme ; ticket, 25 cts. The Sun-
day services will be as follows -11 a m.,
in the barracks; 3 p. m. service of
praise in the Opera Hall, Dr, R. 0.
Redmond to preside ; 7.30 p. rni, Sal-
vation demonstration in the Opera
hall. The public cordially invited,
Now Work Will Begin.
The piping for the second test well
arrived after long delay, and Wm.
Davidson, our local well -driller, began
drilling on Tuesday. We understand
that the contract is for a ten inch well.
While in Toronto last week, Chairman
VanStone of the Electric Light and
Water committee secured an electric
pump, to be used while extensive and
necessary repairs are being made at
the pumping station. Otir informal, -
tion is to the effect, that the pinto
was secured at a very reasonable rent
al, and if purehased, rental will be
allowed on purchase cost. The pump
will be worked by the Town electric
power.
WINOHANI MARICBTS.,
Wheat—(new) 050 to 97.
Oats -50 to 50 cts.
Barley -75 to 80 et',
Peas—$1 00 to $1.10
Hay—$12.00 to $13 00 a ton,
flretter-25 te 26 eta,
_Agge-20 to 20 cts.
PotatoeS-1.00 to 1.00 per bush*
Live Hogs—$8 15.
For full Toronto ntarket report see
page 2.
A. H. Musgrove ?ILL.& has gone on
a trip to the West.
Miss Lizzie Barber has returned
home from Toronto.
Miss Ruby Grigg of Bruce Mines is
a visitor at Mr. O. Barber's.
Miss Clara, Beemer bas returned
from a visit with her sister in Toronto,
Mrs. Lake of Grey was the guest of
her mother, Mrs. E. Bosman, last
week.
Mrs. Robinson of Toronto is a visitor
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mc-
Gillivray.
Miss M. Steele spent Sunday at her
honie itt Teeswater, and. was accom-
panied by Miss L Stewart,
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Patterson of
Toronto (formerly of Wingham) are
visiting their son at Whitechurch.
Mr. T. A. Montgomery of Portage
la Prairie. is the guest of his sister
Mrs. W. F. VanStone, for a few days.
Mrs. S. Kernaghan, formerly of
Lower Wingham,
returned last week
and will sojourn here for a time at
least.
Miss Jean McGillivray, who has
been visiting her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. McGillivray, has returned to
Buffalo.
Mrs. W. J. Henderson of the Stine -
tion was in Listowel on Tuesday at-
tending the funeral of her aunt, Mrs.
Geo. Code. '
Mr. Frank Hollyman, formerly of
Wingham, has returned from a visit to
his home in England, and spent a few
days last week in town.
Ernest Bloomfield who for some
time past bas been employed in Walk-
er & Clegg's factory here, left on Sat-
urday for Owen Sound, where he has
secured a position.
Mr. R. J. Cantelon is now enjoying
the balmy climate of California, in the
vicinity of Los Angeles, and inhaling
the invigorating ozone wafted by the
sea breezes from over the great Pacific
ocean,
J. W. McKibbon attended the
Rexall convention of dealers iu the
Company's medicines, last week in
Toronto. There was a large number
present, and a pleasant time en-
joyed.
Geo. Tees left on Tuesday for Sarnia
where he has secured a situation in
the Express -telegraph business. Geo.
is a steady young m tn and a good
citizen. The Advance wishes him
success.
Mrs. H. N. Roadhouse of town, who
underwent an operation in Grace
hospital, Toronto, on April 10th, has
been removed to the home of her
sister, Mr. Ben. Scott, and is improv-
ing as fast as can be expected.
Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Button, lately
of Shelburne, are visiting Mrs. But-
ton's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gregory.
Mr. Button has disposed of his busi-
ness interests in Shelburne and will
see what the West has to offer. In
the meantime, Mrs. Button will visit
with her parents.
Mr. Fred. Tebbutt, formerly of
Wingham, in renewing his subscrip-
tion, says :—"I look forward to get-
ting it every week with pleasure. It
seems like a nice letter from the peo-
ple I wish to be acquainted with there.
I and some better in health than a
year ,ago, but am not very strong yet.
I consider Wingham the best town I.
ever worked in and was over 11 years
steady with ex -Mayor Holmes."
r'Local Items 1
Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers
Read Willis 84 Co.'s advt. on page 8.
Just arrived at Knox's new 1912
Wall Paper. Phone 65.
Perpetual motion is easy enough
with a scandal that once starts.
A carload of Western oats received.
—Tipling & Mille.
You can sometimes tell a wise man
by the smart things he dosen't say.
The man who is old enough to know
better is usually too old to do better.
Don't miss the "Octoroon in the
Opera House, Friday, Arpil 26th.
Eiglat bridges were swept away by
the 'spring floods in Oulross township.
In Port George on February 24th a
dozen fresh eggs sold for three dol-
lars.
Trunks and Valises Big stock to
select from at lowest prices.—W. J.
Greer.
Dr. Cook, purchaser of the veterin-
ary practice of Dr. John Wilson has
begun his practice here.
Last year Huron county reported
eight acres sown in onions, and a yield
of 300 bushels to the acre, or 2,400
bushels,
Newest and latest 1912 designs in
Wall Paper at Knox's,
Mrs. Robt, Marshall, who bas been
a patient in the Hospital for the past
two weeks is now improving satis-
fa,ctotily.
Don't fail to see the Cedar Swamps
itt the "Octoroon," Friday, April 26.
Mrs, McOorvie, Sr., of Lueknow,
who has been under treatment at the
Hospital for some time, is improving,
and is able to sit up,
Noncn.—Oustomers of Vire, Isaac
Davidson, agent for the Spirella Cor-
set will find her at home on Wednee-
days and Saturdays ; res. Patrick St.
Amherstburg tnerehanta took a 'eery
forward step recently* by introducing
an auto delivery service twice a day,
Whit.11 will likely result in the estab.
lishment of (moll a service perman-
ently,
Wednesday net will be May let,
and eeeding is scarcely begun; house-
cleaning is on hand,
Remember Patterson's special three
hour sale of choice jewelry on Satur-
day evening from 7 to 10.
Watch for the view of the planta-
tion "Terrebonne" in the the 'Octots
roma." Friday, April 26th.
Howick lost a good citizen in the
person of Mr. J. Hainstock, ex -Reeve.
Ris family have the sympathy of
many residents of the township.
A emigration official says that a
striking feature of this year is the
number of business men who are
emigrating from the old country.
Farmers having potatoes for sale
should read J. L. Awde's advt. this
week. Mr. Awde shipped 13,000 bags
of potatoes from Wingham since
last fall.
FOR SALE.— Good bicycle. Been
used only part of one season. Roller
chain ; rubber pedals; steel rims ;
mud guards; New Departure brake ;
three coil spring saddle.—Enquire at
Advance office.
Members of Wingham Bowling
Club are invited to attend a meeting
for re -organization to be held in the
Council room at 8 p.m. on Thursday
25th inst.
The induction of Rev. Mr. Gibson to
the charge of Belmore and McIntosh
took place on Wednesday. That of
Rev. Mr. Gomm at Dungannon takes
place to -day (Thursday.)
S. Gracey has a Vacuum Carpet
Cleaner for rent ; cleans the carpet
without having to take it ; cleans
the walls, curtains, etc. They are
quite the thing.
"The Man on the Corner" in the
Guelph Herald remarks thus—If the
Michiganders adopt female suffrage
we wonder if the new voters will allow
us to call them Michigoosers ?
The Fordwich Record reports the
death of Oscar Wade, aged 19, who
attended Wingham Business College
last year, also Moses Williams aged
73, and Edward Sotheran, sr., aged 81.
For Wall Paper and Window Shades
go to Knox's.
We are pleased to report that Mr,
S. A. Mills is recovering rapidly after
his operation for appendicitis, and ex-
pects to be able to go home and re -
sumo business the early part of next
week.
Watch for the view of the negroes'
quarters in the "Octoroon," April 26.
Mrs. W. J. Johnston of Lower
Wingham mourns the death of her
brother, Mr. Wm. Gahan. He came
to visit here a short time ago, being
in ill health, and died on Tuesday,
aged 26.
No old Wall Paper at Knox's ;
everything new.
The Advance regrets to hear that no
improvement is reported in the condi-
tion of Mr. Watters of the Fordwich
Record. He has advertised his bus-
iness for sale. He has suffered long
and severely.
Look for the fire of the "Magnolia"
steamer in the "Octoroon," Friday,
April 26th.
What is "Chi-Namel ?" Something
very useful. Read about it in the
advt. of Richardson & Rae, on page 4,
in this issue of the Advance, and call
at Richardson's & Rae's hardware
store on May let or 2od, and see its
usefulness demonstrated.
CORM CORN/ A carload of Feed Corn
for sale at our warehouse on G. 7,1?,
Another car just to hand, also a car 01
Canadian Oats.—TIPLING & MILLS,
At R Nay's sale in Howick recently,
everything sold at very high prices.
The horses brought about $1500 ; one
brood mare was knocked down to W.
Wallace at $346 00. A span of match-
ed draught horses at $536 to Mr.
Hastie near Wroxeter. The sale tota,',-
led to about $3300 00.
WANTED, — Two bright, smart
young men, to learn the Upholster-
ing. Apply to Walker & Clegg,
Wingham.
Mr. McOloy has been making a few
minor changes in his manure loader
and spreader, and is eonfident that it
will yet take the lead. The changes
were necessary in the loader ; the
spreader works to his entire satiefetc-
Mon. He has Spent a lot of time and
work upon the machine, and deserves
any success that may result from his
ingenuity, and perseverance.
WA.NTED —itepresentative in each
locality to mail circulars for Cut -Rate
Grocery Mail Order House. Few
hours spare time will easily earn $20
weekly. Anyorse can do the work.
Outfit furnished free. Dominion
Grocery Co., Windsor, Ont.
BIRTHS.
Wilburn.—In 13elgrave, Wednesday,
April 17, to Mr. and Mrs. John Wil-
burn, a son,
Thomas,— In Bluevale, April 17, to
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Thomas, a
daughter.
Dodds—In Wingham Hospital, April
22, to Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Dodd, a
daughter.
MARRIAGES.
Hupfer—Metertn—At Moorefield, on
April 17, by Rev. L. Perth), Mr, J.
S. Hunter to Miss Jane McLean,
both of Howick.
DEATHS.
Gahan—In Lower Wingham, at the
residence of his 61Sterg Mrs, Wm. J.
Johnston, Wm. Gahan, aged 20.
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St. Helens.
The Vestry meeting of the English
Church was held recently. The ward -
one appointed for the year are—Wil-
liain McQuillan )111d Edward Haines ;
and John McQuillan was appointed
Sunday School superhatendent, After
the meeting closed all were invited to
the home of Mrs. John Gaunt, where
supper was served, and all enjoyed a
social time together.
One evening recently, when Mr.
Phillips was returning home from
Mr. Johnson's bush, where he 'was
cutting wood for his brick yard, he
started to cross a mud lake on the ice.
When some distance from the edge
the ice broke, and he went into the
water. He broke through three times,
and once the water was up to his neck,
and he had to crawl the rest of the
way. Had he not had a stick or
narrow board to push along on top of
the ice he would not have gotten out
safely,
Salem.
The S. S. will re -open on Sunday,
May 5th, at 1 30 p,m.
Mr. Chas. Kitchen visited his niece,
Mrs. Thos. Johnston, near Fordwich,
last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Merkley and
family of Wingham spent Sunday
with friends around here.
Mr. and Mrs. D. L, Weir spent last
Sunday with the former's. uncle, Mr.
Mathew Dane. near Gorrie.
What makes Mr. Eli Bolt wear such
a pleasant smile on his face. It is that
little girl, who has come to stay,
Mr. Wm. Weston is assisting Mr.
Edwin Palmer to re -build the fence
which was taken away by the spring
flood.
Mrs, Andrew Gemroill and her
sister, Miss Lizzie Ellacott, left Tues-
day for the Northwest. We wish
them a safe journey.
Grey.
Mr. John McAllister of Toronto rs
spending a few weeks with his son,
Robert McAllister.
The people of this community were
surprised to hear of the death of little
Bennett, only son of Mr. and Mrs.
Len, Ruttan.
Mrs. Tom Savage and Mrs. Wm.
Hogg visited friends on the 3rd con-
cession last week. Mrs. Hogg pur-
poses leaving in a week for Mossbank,
Sask.
Mr, Hibbert of Gorrie will take the
service in Roe's church next Sunday
morning. On the following Tuesday
evening he will will give a lecture on
"Travels through England and Scot-
land." A good programme is being
prepared, so don't miss it.
Belgrave.
Miss Mae Wilkinson of Ripley is
the guest of friends here.
Miss Mary Corley left on Monday
for her home at Burketon.
Mr. John Fein has engaged Gerald
Kelly for the coming summer.
A number from here attended the
funeral of Mrs. Henry Toll last week.
Mr. Will Taylor has left for Wiar-
ton, where he will spend the summer
months. Mrs. Taylor will follow
shortly.
Word was received here of the
death in Algoma of Alex. Johnson, a
cousin of Wm. and Chas. Johnson of
East Wawanosh.
We can only show you 1912 Wall
Paper at Knox's.
NOTICE.—The dental offices of Dr.
A. J. Irwin and Dr. G. H. Ross will be
closed on Wednesday afternoons dur-
ing May, June, July, August and
September.
A SPRING DIALOGUE.
Wren.—I say, John, have you
paid your subscription for 1012 to
that newsy paper, The Wingham
Advance ?
Jorrs.—No, wife, I don't think I
have, and I really don't believe I
paid for 1011 either.
Wrvg — What! You surely
didn't keep the editor out of his
dollar all last year, and now taking
this year too on credit 1 Why,
John, what on earth do you mean ?
Join.—Well, it does seem care-
less, wife, but 1 really forgot it.
Wm.—Well it's a real shame.
Now the very first time you go to
town, pay up like a man, and then
be decent and whack up a year in
advance.
Jon,—Well, I guess I ought to,
but you know, Mary, money is
searce.
Wiv —Scarce nothing — you've
money for other things. Don't
expect the editor to furnish you
the paper on credit for two or three
years, and then pay his hands,
paper bills, rent, and make a living
besides.
SonN.—Well, Mary, it is too bad
to treat the editor that way, and
the first time 1 go to town I'll see
he is paid. A dollar a year for sueh
a good paper is cheap, and ought
to be cash on the spot.
Wir'm —Well, see that you do, or
I'll not darn your socks again.
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