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The Wingham Advance, 1912-12-05, Page 5HURSDA ", DECEUDER , 1912 r i` CHRISTMAS SUGGESTIONS By McGEE & CAMPBELL BELOW WE OFFER A FEW SUGGESTIONS FOR EARLY CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS Neckwear of all kinds always a popular gift ; Shirts, plain and fancy ; Silk Knitted Neckscarfs in all colors ; Hosiery in Silk, Cashmere and Worsteds ; Mitts and Gloves lined and unlined ; Braces, Armbands and Garters, all in fancy boxes ; Collar Cases ; Silk Umbrellas ; Handkerchiefs in Silk, Linen and Exceldas; Bath Robes; Sweater Coats, and many other lines just as suit= able. Buy your Christmas Presents early, get first choice and have your worries over. McGee & Campbell CLOTHIERS tam MEJW.S' F U'RNISHE RS • NOW IS THE TIME To get busy about your Christmas gifts and get your choice of the swell goods at PATTERSON'S JEWELRY STORE •.-'Saila- s FL d{ a: a a` rese,a` x t�hwdlt 1,.. . m`era',U, 6....1(. .4 CWis5uw:0Iti "2�i w: ri a' :.} i.11.1 iiiii 1 "i1isui snffIMIR1111isi ■ammaI,ii�iii /ii i mill maim ii iiimmu i ifiiil:iiiii■iii� ii ii NINNNi iiNiiaiiwrii isaa z s ■ 111.11111111:1 01111100 •Nisi'iii iiilNiii:i/Ilii iiiii!iiiM sINiiiliiiiii' We have the swellest and largest stock of Christmas goods ever shown in this Town. Don't send away for goods until you see ours. We have what you want and the prices you cane of beat, Diamond Rings from $rn up to $300 a large stock to choose from, Also a large stock of Pearl Rings, Pearl Ne ck. lets from $to to $50. Also a large stock of Pearl Pins and Sunbursts. We have anything you want that will maksi a nice Christmas gift, TRE G1 EAT WATCH DOCTOR 4C 4C • 4c Was There Nothing In it, or Wes It a Scientific Wonder? *ah'I SII IF•* * • At Newport, R. L, is a house which three-quarters of a century ago was the finest of all the "cottages," as the dwellings of summer residents were then called, in the town. Even then It was an old house and full of old furniture, such as four post bedsteads, tables with three legs and claw feet, high bureaus with small mirrors on top and other seventeenth and eight- eenth century articles. From the settlement of Newport the property had belonged to the With- rington family, the original Withring- ton having come out from England with a patent from the government of lands in Rhode Island. There was one Withrington--he was the heir to the estate, including the Newport manor house—who went abroad and was never heard of after- ward. This was in the year 1857. Ralph Withrington, the person re- ferred to, had a passion for science and went to Germany to study under the then famous Professor nickel - TIIE Y1TORINGTON MYSTERY By F. A. MITCHEL "PARDON WHAT MAY SEE?I AN INT1W- SION," SAID TRE VISITOR. schneider of the University of Bonn. Withrington was often seen by various persons entering and leaving the pro- fessor's laboratory. On the loth of November, 1858, he was seen to make such entrance. He was not seen to depart at the usual time, nor was he ever seen again—at Least in Bonn. Samuel Withrington, a cousin in America, being informed that Ralph bad disappeared, went to Germany to investigate the matter, but received no satisfaction. Professor HIckelschneider was so universally respected that no charge of his having made way with his pupil would be received by the authorities. Samuel Withrington re- turned to Atnerica and laid claim to Ralph's estate, but since nothing could be trnnsferred to him without proof of the owner's death the , courts re- talnecl charge of it. The Newport manor house remained vacant for malty years, when it was purchased by a family of the name of Pushcarth. They used a crest on .certain of their belongings, but the otrly crest to which they were entitled was a cart, with a handle to be grasped by a human being, for the founder of the family had in 1742 been a peddler in New Yoric city and was called first the pushcart man, then Old Pushcart, and when his family came into possession of a large fortune which be had accumulated tho name became Pushcart, and later, after the family had become respectable, It was changed to Pushcarth. A genius for accumulation bad been the family talent, and they were now very rich. They were niso very aristocratic and preferred the Withrington manor house with its old furniture, because they said it reminded them of the original Pushcarth chateau in France from which the original Pushcarth had been seat out to Canada by King Louis XIV. Professor Flickelschneider died in an insane asylum. He had made some wonderful scientific discoveries and was said to have been half a century ahead of his time, having arrived at results that he did not give to the world, but which have recently been brought out by a famous institution for original research. His son, Gustav, inherited his scientific tastes and his laboratory. It Was noticed that after the fathel•'n death the son would not permit any other person than himself to enter the laboratory. Gustav wan sticeeeded by his son Heinrich, who did not inherit the genius of his grandfather or even the tastes of his father. He tore down the laboratory to make room for a build- ing that would afford him an income. Fifty years after the disappearaance of Ralph Withrington it was reported in Bonn tbat Heinrich Eickelsehneidet had uncovered a vault in the laboratory from whish he had taken an oblong box, such as le used for inclosing bur - lel caskets, thatt the box contained a shriveled featherlike body, that a pa- per was found starting that the contents of the box Was a desiccated body, whish might be brought to life by a eertain process, tbtat was given in rob nate detail, and lastly that it had been WINGITAM ADVANCE turned oyer to * soros of scientlets, Who had applied the process given and brought the leathery substance to a living human, being, .'hero were a few persons in, Bonn who attacbed some credence to this story, No one else paid any attention to it, and it passed away as a Mun- chausen tale. During the Bret decade of the twen• tieth century, when the Withringten property bad long ago passed into the Pushcarth family, a man apparently about twenty-five years of age watered the place and, advancing to tbe house, rang the bell, sent up his card --Ralph H. Withrington---with the word that he belonged to the family that had for- merly owned the property. The butler took the card, ushered the visitor into a drawing room and after a brief absence returned, saying that the only person who could see Mr. With- rington was Mise Pushcarth, who would be down directly. A young lady of haughty mien appeared, who main- tained that reserve to be expected frond one of high degree. But no soon- er had she taken a fair look at her caller than she started. There was an unwholesome leathery look about him that appalled her, Sbe knew all about the family from whom her father had obtained the place; that since one named Ralph Withrington, the owner, had not given a deed to the property the title was defective, and a dreadful idea came to her that he had returned from the dead to claim his own. "Pardon what may seem an intru- sion," said the visitor. 'You have seen by my card that I am a Withringtor. 1 have been spending some time in Germany and since my return have felt a desire ;to visit the home of my boy- hood." Miss Pushcarth shuddered tbe mo= went Mr. Withrington began to speak, for his voice bad something of the sound of a pair of leather bellows. His throat appeatred to be dry and the vocal organs stiff. When he spoke of the home• of his boyhood she interrupted him: "Excuse me. You have mistaken the place. I was born and ,have lived here all my life, and I must be nearly your age." "My ancestors, 1 should have said." hastily replied the visite.: "I have beard," the lady continued, "that one of the Withrin;ton family named Ralph disappeared a great many years ago. Indeed, 1 understand that he was the owner of this property at the time of his disappearance. there: fore the title to it is defective. Perhaps you are a descendant of this Ralph Withrington and can supply the defi- ciency." A singular expression came over the young man's face. As Miss Pushcarth looked at him in the light dimmed by the heavy curtains it seemed to her that she saw lu him the soul of a very old man. As to his body, it was neither old nor young. There was something about it to remind her of a certain bachelor she knew of seventy-t3ve who kept his position as a beau in society. He was so artistically made up that one could scarcely tell whether he was seventy-five or twenty-five. Without making a direct reply, her guest, in the courtly manner of half a century be fore, assured her that he could make good the title to the place and asked her if she would inherit it." 1 "It is mine already," she said. "My . mother died when I was a child and my father a year ago. There is troth= ing to trouble me In the settlement of the estate except the outstanding in- terest of this namesake of yours. Doubtless he is dead long ago and will never trouble us, but 1 wish the defect could be supplied." Gl Acing at Withrington, she noticed another expression on bis face that' startled her. It was or resembled the look of one who was thinking ; or love. ' of marriage --marriage with her. But it Was not the look a young man would have given her with such intent; it was more like a leer from a septuagenarian: Without directly pursuing the mat- ter her visitor broke out in an Im- passioned manner, telling her that he found himself in a world from which all who had loved him and whom he had loved bad departed and left ltitn alone. He was hungry for affection. If no new attachmentcame to hltn, nothing to fill the frightful void, • he would go mad. If such an affection could be purchased be would giverot it this, his family homestead, were it still his. During this address at times be seemed to be an attractive young 1111113 offering her his devotion, at tithes a broken down antiquated piece of dried fleab,begging for some one to take care of him in his old age. Suddenly recovering himself he arose and said: "But 1 win inflict no more of this . on you. 1 may see you again. and 1 may not. At any rate, 1 will see that you have a clear title to this manor house." Without waiting for a reply he hur- ried away. That was the last time Miss Pasts earth saw her visitor. A few days later there came to her throtgh the mail a document got up in proper legal form which, if the signnture was genuine, removed the flaw from the title to ber ltotne. It was signed Ralph fiowat•d Withrington. No let- ter :teeoanpanled it. Miss Pushcarth immodlately sent for her attorney and turned the document over to him with instructions to look into the matter. Within a week he returned it with a statement that be had found n number of signatures on different records of Ralph toward WItbrington, hnd re- ferred the signature she had given limn to experts who find compared It With those he had found, and one and all had pronounced it genuine. The above ie a record of all that is known of the Withrington mystery that a taw years ago caned sued) a stir in the I"ushenrth family and their intimate associates. 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The last of the claims against the OJ .R, for damages in Walkerton, at the spring freshets here was concluded on Monday when R. Truax .& Boo were awarded $5060,00 by Judge Bar. ret for losses sustained by the alleged, intei•ferenae with the current by the Company's spile bridge on the Bend. The award of $5060. comes within $100 of theflrm'a full claim, and includes, we understand, full costs of action, It is thought the 0. P. R, will be out about $12,000 as the result of the dam- age claims here. Much sympathy is being felt for the big corporation that came into Walkerton without a bonus and is now being muluctcd w;th sucb, heavy flood dautages,--[Bruce Herald, • WANTED! Iu the DAUPKIN . DISTRICT, a large number of experienced farmers to buy sad farm the best land in the West ; improved or unimproved. First-class proper- ties for sale at low prices and on ternns. to suit. For particulars and booklet giving description of the district, apply to R. Ce S.lt~ ARLING DA.TTPHIN - MAN. Mi. 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The latter continues : " When the soros first broke out I satin 1 in a doctor ; but his treatment did no good. I tried salvos and lotions and wash's of all kinds, but the sores still spread. The disease finally booanto so bad th it the child's face and .shoulder were completely covered with sores. Imagine the pah'i the poor child (not a year old) had to sutler i 411k .. " One day a friend advised mo to try Zam- Buk. I did not have much faith at that timo that.ZAm-Buk Mould bo able to work a cure, but as there could be no harm in trying it, I obtained a supply. At that time the disease had defied all remedies I had tried for over a year. By the time I had tried one box of Zam-Buk there was a marked improvement. I continued the Zam.Bulc treatment and day by day the sores showed signs of improvement, until the eczema was confined to the child's shoulder, ono sore on which had been particularly deep. By d -agrees this, also, was healed, and finally Zam-Buk banished every trace of the disease. " I have wai' ed several months before mentioning this case to you, in order to sen if thorn NI as any return of the ,.eczema. There has not boon any return; the cure being permanent, and there is no sear or trace of tho disease from which the child suffered so long. You may publish this information if you wish, so that every mother may know the value of Zani-Buk." Zam-Butt; is just as good for cold sores, chapped hands, piles, blood -poison, ulcers, bad leg, varicose ulcers, scalp sores, frost bite, baby's chafed places, eta. Also as an embrocation flu rheuma- tism, sciatica, etc. All Druggists and Storer', 60e box or Zam-Buk Co., Toronto, for price. FREE BOX Sendt his cou- p on And ono cent stamp to Zam-I3uk Co., Toronto and we will mail you free trial box. Everybody Knows It That our prices for goods are so low that it is a real surprise for anybody, and though the season is on now, but we will continue selling to you everything in our lines at very reasonable prices. This is because we want the cash now. Therefore comb in and give ns a trial} We guarantebyou the best aatisfaotion in the quality as in the quantity. Overcoats, reg. $10.00 and $12 00, for $7.50 only, Overcoats, reg. $15.00 and $17.00, for $12.25 only, Men's Sweater Coats, guatranteed pure wool, reg. $8 25 for $2.50. Boys' Sweater Coats, guaranteed pure wool, reg $1.00 and $1.25 for 750, Heavy Sole, guaranteed pure Wool, 2 pair for 45c. 1ul:en's Sweaters, reg. $2.00 and $1 50 for $1.253 and 050, Youths' Sweaters, reg. $1.25 for 75e, Children's Overcoats, all ei;ear, at $2.42. Men's Top Shirts at 49a and 52o, Mores Suits, reg. $12,00 and $1.5.(9 at $0 25 and $7.76. Also Mea'a Vnclerwear, Boots, Robbers, etc., at out prides, Cooper & .erman WE WANT YOU It PRODUCE TRS LEADING .STORE H. E. isard & Co. "Our System" is the $maII Profit Quick Return System GREAT SALE COATS Women's, Misses' and Children's Coats sell- ing at Reduced Prices EXCEPTIONAL VALUE AT $7.95. Plain Tailored Coats of Good Quality Kersey Cloth in black, navy, grey or green ; full length ; . they go at 7.95, SPECIALLY REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE --$4.50 A splendid Coat for girls from 6 to 12 years ; made of plain cloth and fancy tweed ; a good serviceable Coat reduced to $4.50. SPLENDID VALUE AT $I0.00. A smart design in Women's Coats, plain cloth or fancy tweed, well tailored, lined in waist and sleeves ; bargain $I0.00, FURS I FURS A large stock of all kinds of Furs, Fur Coats, and ]fur I.. . Lined Coats. Mink Marmot Muff at $3.50 ; Mink Marmot Stoles at $3.90 ; Children's Sets, Collar and Muff, $1.50. Special prices on Sable and Persian Lamb Muffs. BEE OUR SPECIAL Fur Collared Quilted Lined Coats for -men and women. Our price—$I0.00. Top prices for. all kinds of farm produce. H. E. ISARD & CO. Months and Marriage. Marry when the year is new, Always loving, kind and true. When February birds do mate You may wed, nor dread your fate. • If you marry when March winds blow Joy and sorrow both you'll know. Marry in April when you can, Joy for maiden and for man. Marry in the month of May, You will surely rue the day, Marry when June roses blow Over land and sea you'll go. Those who in July do wed Must labor always for their bread. All who wed in August be Many a change are sure to see. Marry in September's shine Your living will be rich and fine. If in October you do marry, Love will come but riches tarry, If you wed in bleak November Only joy will come, remember. When December's snows fast, w fall If you marry, love will last. P PARISIAN • SAGE FOR WOMEN Madam—Do you want an abun. dance of lustrous hair with no dandruff or germs'? Before you finish one battle of de- lightful PARISIAN Sage hair tonic, falling hair will cease ; scalp itch will be but a memory and all dandruff will vanish. Besides this your hair will be free from dandruff germs, and PARISIAN Sage will so nourish the hair roots that the hair itself will become full of life and nature's own radiant color. PARISIAN Sage is not a dye --it does not contain dangerous lead or any other poisonous ingredient. For your own protection ask for PARIS- IAN Sage and request your dealer not to give you any preparation contain- ing Lead or Nitrate of Silver, Lat'ge bottle of PARISIAN Sage costs but 50 cents at dealers Canada over, W. J. Mcgibbon guarantees it. O i DOMINION EXPRESS MONEY ORDERS ISSUED RS HERE • g Do You Believe'in Signs ? by mail, look for one of thea: signs. They mark the places where Express Money Orders are issued. Every railway station has an Express. Office where "Orden' may be obtained—and in almost every town there aro branch tics located in the residential districts. There are ether ways of sending money—you can even cncloae the dasb itself --but why run tl.k or los., when Itis Bo cavy to find a nearby place Where they same Dorninion Express ones rders. & &reign Cheques '11r E press Mon- ey U deris favor. 1 byb ,ni tt.! m1.1 c:etho modern cue:hod ' f tvt two.: money. Women, ty rc.usnixme tho osguitic uue 'sf WA fart, ar., Om .li.s cf.!. tri:pc old a tfaftr• Y t•; y F L. mliru stn y b t.. sl. *i HENEVER. you have occasion to send money away• RATE$ /• ic eta toed ea i orct s tet ills Overi>dtoitttl Over Oto lid 15 co. bre £SO At Inc ratan.