The Wingham Times, 1903-12-24, Page 1r VOL XXXII,---NO. 1663.
WINGIIAM, ONTARIO, TII1JRSDAY, DECEI1B3EI4 24 1903,
I A YEAR IN AD 1r
SIGH OF TIIE BIC BEAR
A
Merry
Christmas
and. a
Bright,
Prosperous
New
Year
to
all.
ioinllth Bros,
Santa Claus'
Af ecessitIeS
We wish we could show you what
we have gathered.
We never went to more trouble to
prepare for oldsante, and our work
tool our purchrnee never showed to
better advawtage.
Our store rule says: Purity a surety
firrt ; Frices as small as possible after-
ward. Remember, we have left out
all grades of Gaudy that might prove
injurious. Give the children pure
candy. Xon will.fiud themain abun-
dance here.
Our Christmas oranges never were
better we have them sill prices and
grades, Fancy Messina Lemons, cran-
berries, Cape cod, Hallows dates, figs,
fancy cluster raisins, nuts of all
lithos In atundance, swinish Onions,
Denver ()nines.
In fact every thing yon could m en -
tion hi this line, will be found here
and prices as low as the lowest quali-
ty taken into consideration.
Fowl taken, if Choice,
R1 Al Hutchison
GROCERIES AND CROCKERY
Goods delivered promptly. Phone 59
■
Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers,
Masonic
At the lasts meeting
ter, No, 84, the follow
elected for 1904:— J
Prin. Z.; T. L. Jobb,
Tansley, 3rd Prin. .T. ;
Tress ; Dr H. E. W
F. Wheeler, S. N. ;
W. A. Campbell, S. S
Jas. Fleuty, Jan.
Who Wants a farm?
fficers.,
f Lehnnon Chap -
ng officers were
S. Borden, 1st
lid Prin. H. ; P.
r. J.D. Tamlyn,
Tamlyn, S L+`. ;
, 111(Ash, P S.;
; D. Diusley, J. S.;
Full line of tobacc
sale and retail, at A
, all kinds, whole-
CitewroRv's.
Business
The Whiter Term
Central Business Col
opens Jan. 4tIt.
this school are now
the courses of tre
highest standard of
to the principal, Mr.
I have over 4,000 acres of chOiCe farm lands
for sale, in 50, 75, 100, 150 and 200 acres, lots in
Rinloss, Greenock, Bruce, Rincardine, Huron
and Ashfield Townships. Good lands with
good buildings to bo sold cheap on easy terms.
Also a good sawmill for sale, almost for a song.
Also a good. blacksmith shop (dwelling in con-
nection) doing a good business, for sale cheap.
A hotel doing good. business for ,sale cheap.
Also a w agonahop. A general store with large
trade, live village. Also a large amount of
money to loan at c per cent. For further par-
ticulars apply to
A. MaoKENZIE,
Insurance Agent, Holyrood.
Fah tor icor MI Estate
the well.known
ge,Stratford, Out
ot that shows that
ling are up to the
xcellence. Write
For a good high grade violin try
D. Bell's north eigl niusic store.
of age. /sco one bu
CONSERVATIVES QNVENE,
Annual Meeting of Ea t Huron Con-
• Wingharn on Fr day last.
; from 12 to 14 years
smart. tidy girl need
Ross.
Youn
The Canada Bo
ham, Out., wants
mediately to qua]
worse department
them at Chatham.
to place every 01
weeks af ter
average wi be fie
month. 2 a stud
positions in the
June 30th, nice.
the school al Chat
mail course wiite
It is my business to find that other man for
you, and my methods will do it in the shortest
possible tune. If you find a buyer before I do
you. will owe me no commission. I cannot sell
a property at a ridiculously fancy price f I will
not try. If you have anything to sell, let me
handle it for you. Write or call at ouce for
terms and and full particulars.
Just a word to the Real Estate Buyer: Have
a look at what I have to offer you before you
buy. I have just the property you want.
Real Estate and Business Transfer .Agent.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Issued by FRANK PATERSON, No. 23 Victoria
street, Wingham, Ont. No wituessesreguired.
DOMINION BANK
WINGHAM
Capital paid up, $ 2,980 1000
Reserve Fund and -
Undivided profits $ 3,330,000
GEYERAL LOCAL NEWS.
CampbelPs Headache Wafers guaran-
teed to cure headache.
n Wanted.
'ness College, Chat -
'00 young nteu im-
dm to their mail
5r a tending with
a ill gum au tee
Miens within a few
tion ages raeging
.00 per month. The
.11 ts placed in good
11 months ending
ton write for the gen-
t you wish to take
weath• er conditions, t
of the at the ann
the East Huron LOX'
AFSPOiatiOD, bald in the
Honse, on Friday efts,
Officer were elected.
this town beiug elms
The selection of a ea
over for a future o
routine business havin
uurevorable
ere wee a fair
.es from all parts
al eonvention of
al. Conservetive
Winghatn Opera
rem of last week.
. Chisholm of
n as president.
'chetah) was left
nvention. The
been transactea,
erldresses were deities esd by Dr. 'I'. S
Li the evening a p lie meeting was
held, with Mr. B. Get y of Brussels
the ohair. Addresses 'ere delivered by
De. Robinson of Stratf rci, Mr. D, Hen -
Dr. T. Chisholm.
Mr. Hendereon comp imented the Con-
servative orgauization f East Huron on
the business like and e peditious manner
in which the re-orgatre salon of the Asso-
ciation had been condu :tad, and proceed-
ed at length to outline the policy of the
Conservative party as broad and corn.
preeenrive one. They believed in giving
odequate protection to the industries of
Canticle. Duiieg his s teeth Mr. Hender-
son stated by way of explanation that
this convention lied he u called for re-
nreauizatiou purposes that when the
o., brought out, anti 0 was hopeful that
East Huron would se
representative to the in
Dr. Sproule ip his o
forred to the metho
party in (attaining pus
nut into it condeuina tl
quacy in dealing wit
the Atlantic fieheries,
and the Alaskan houu
he explained the adva
',Geed pulley of Mr.
Ca netball f coiner.
Dr. Chisholm was
and dealt principally N
Pacific railway project
&iced figures to show
sobeme per head of
Notwithstanding the 1
tor was well received.
See J. Button & Co's Boots and Shoes
Workme Officers.
At a rimming c
following officers
Allan; Overseer,
J. 3. Ball; Receiv
corder, R Velum
sten; Inside 1iVat
Watch, Thos, Bel
The finest display of guitars, mend°.
olins, and mouth amnia. Call and see
them at D. Bell's music store.
SToons—All kinds, at bargain prices,
as we need money and roust sell stoves.
Call and see what we have.
Will Instal Ne Machinery.
A meeting of the hareholders of the
Sun Cement Co. s held on Tuesday
last. It was deo ed to increase the
capital stock of the ompany by $100,000,
aud to instal new achinery for manu-
facturing cement y the slurry process.
The directors wil bo asked to make ar-
rangements for c rying the same into
effect and lay bef re the annual meeting
ites are sharehol rs in the Sun Cement
Farmers' Notes discounted.
Drafts sold on all points in Canada,
the United States and Europe.
SAVINGS DEPARTMENT—Interest
allowed on deposits of $1 and upwards,
and added to principal 30th June and 31st
December each year.
A. E. GIBSON, Manager.
Vanstone, Solicitor.
BANK OF HAMILTON
WINCHAM.
Capital paid up, $2,000,000.00.
Reserve Fund, $1,700,000,00.
Total Assets, $22,000,000.
President— Host. WM. Clansus•
Tice -President and
General Manager —.T. TIMNBULL.
DIRVCOV OBS
George Beadle John Proctor, A. B. Lee,
Jolla S. Beadrie, Geo. Rutherford.
.A9slatant General Manager—H. S. STEvnx.
For a nobby cutter, call and see Alf.
Glover's stock.
Cigars, the leadi
The different rut
route of the propo
are preparing to s
ratepayers. On
for $6.500 to
of way will be sub
ships of Logan an
6tle the Township
the voters to vote
the right of way
Wawanosh ratep
by-law for $3,0
Morris and Hull
will also submit b
ors and voting w
the last vveek of J
Savirige 13ank--leoure 10 to 8; Saturday, 10
tol. Deposits of $1 And upwards redeived. In-
terest alloWed, and computed on the 80t1rNo-
Vember and last May each year and added to
Special iiepotilts else reeeived ht current
raves .st interest.
Drafts en Gre.,11 Britain and the United
States Bought end sold.
Travellers are notified that the Bank ef Ham.
ilton end its Branthes issue Circular Bates of
National PeoVincial Bank of Etigland, Limited,
saki& can be bashed without charge or trou.
We in any part ofthe world.
CORBOLTTID, Agent
The anniversa
ham Methodist
Monday were mo
pit was occupied o
IL Oliver of List
two forceful and e
large cougregatiou.
pulpiteer of no m
sermous here were
ttud could not fail
those who heard
evening tea served
congregation, was
eeting programme
addresses by Rev.
Rev. D. Perrie, of
J. H. Oliver of Li-
man. Miss Brock r
ly, and Mr. Murch
which was much
to illness the choir
hers, but the music
lent, and included a
chorus, and two a
The anthem, "The
which a concealed t
ly rendered, elicit
A duet by Miss Rei
was well given. Mi.
presided at the
congregation have
gratified at the suce
sary services. The
per amounted to ab
g 100 brands, 10 in
A. M. CRAWFORD.
services of the Wing-
urch on Sunday and
successful. The pul-
Sunday by Rev. J.
wel, who delivered
cment discourses to
Rev. Mr. Oliver is
san ability, and his
thoroughly enjoyed,
o be profitable to
em. On Monday
y the ladies of the
fter which an inter -
as given, including
3. C. Keine, White -
Ingham, and Rev.
owel. The pastor,
de a capital, chair -
cited very acceptab-
f Clinton sang a solo
ppreciated. Owing
as not large in mina-
endered was excel -
quartette, a male
propriate anthems.
Angels' Song." in
'o was very pleasing -
d warm applause.
and Mr. Frank Hill
Reynolds very ably
in Altogether the
eat reason to feel
ss of the anniver-
roceeds of the sup-
ut $115.
icipalities along the
.d Goderich extension
bmit by-laws to the
Jan. 4th, by-laws
urchase the right
itted by the Town-
Elma. On January
f Wellesley will ask
$13,000 to purchase
A section of East
yers will vote on a
on January 4th.
t township councils
•laws to the ratepay-
I take place during
SrEcut—Gom rier.root pipes, pure
amber mouthpie , for 26c, at A. M.
STOVES.—Call and see our assortment
of stoves and get our prices. We have
a large stock on hand and will sell them
at a very low price.
A, YOUNG St SON.
Sone of Scot
At the regular m
donut, Sons of Scotl
evening, the follow'
ted for 1904:—Past
Alex, Campbell;
Physieians. Dr. Ag
Chisholm ; Rem. Se
Marshall, Jas. rOW
Campbell; Truste
Campbell and G.
D. M. Gordon and
ere elected for 1904:—
H, Kerr ; Financier,
e; Fred John -
h, R. Weir; Outside
sentative, Tho e 1.
Oysters always fre , in lk at L. G.
al
MONEY TO LoAN at 43‘ per cent. on
easy terms of repayntent. Apply to A
Dulmage, Sent Block, Wingham.
Died at M
Mr, Wm. Port
Porter of thia toN
and the vinents w
interment, the
the Wine,mou cent
mains. Dec:eased
the West tor near'
was clerkin,4 in a
had been troubled
asthma, bet au a
NA as the muse of hi
ed relatives will be
the community iu
xt Dominion Pate
coring rental he M-
s of the Liberal
11 of their home.
the queetions of
the seal fisheries,
ary. Proceeding
thee of the pro-
amberlaiu to the
he last speaker,
in which he pro -
the nest of the
the population.
e hour, the doc-
ting of Camp Cale-
ncl, held on Monday
g officers were elec-
hief, "Wm, Nichol -
Donald; Chieftain,
p., Peter Campbell;
rens., Wni. Holmes;
trtidson; Auditors,
See out excellent dis
from 50c up, suitable f
ents. A.
dicine Hat.
WATERWORKAND SEWER.
,Particulars taken rom Other Towns
r, son of Mr. Alex
It died at Menieme
tonally of last week
re brought here for
..ral taking place to
try on Stoulay last.
ad been residing in
fourteen years and
'arc' ware store. tie
'or some time with
tack of pneumonia
death. The bereav-
e) the sympathy of
heir afilotiou.
lay of Case pipes,
r Christmas wee -
M. CRAWFORD.
The question
rower ter Waif -ha
the property own
Winghatu certain]
sive system of vva
tection and it is a
system so that it c
fire protection or f
The amount to be
the system should
the course of a few
the case in many
sower is needed ver
have beeu in a
One little outbreak
ease would do the t
many titres the cos
Wingham ratepaye
projest as was sho
January, but this
much better one tha
The question will be
the nomination me
evening, We will gi
ience of a few town
ownership of waterw
In 1887 the oity of
the waterworks systen
000 eonsumerse with a
of $25 000. Now titer
et s, with annual re
Consumers get their
one-third the cost as
tetn. Of the Kesel
In 1902, the reveuu
dine waterworks was
is edded $2 100 far to
$275 for special servi
$241.22 for rates in ar
20. Against this tote
fund and iv terest $2,511 91; proportion of
ruuniug expenses, $1,' 0; leaving a bal-
ance of revenue ov r expenditure of
$490 21) for the year,
Mr. J. A. Johneon, o Chatham. speak-
ing at Stratford retest) y, said "I'll tell
you what we have den ," said he. We
took over the works wi h a debt of $4,-
000. That has all beet peid off, $16,000
expended in mains du ng the past four
years, the rates reduc d 3ust one-third,
all running expeuses n et, and last year
the commission turue over to the city
to reduce t he tax-
lerately large con -
metres, has been
20o, per thousand
tap rate has been
liters who use 10,-
e given a rate 80.
vater is drawn from
settling reservoir,
through charcoal
sp.sused to the con-
s thoroughly suds -
1 ownership of the
the government of
A large assortment of ee • all
prices at L. G. Kraee's Res' irant.
Fon SAT.E—Cro,d Valve house and
stable, five acres of land, a large quanti-
ty of fruit and shade trees, nice location.
To be sold at once. Apply to,
C. 3. MAGUIRE, Real Estate Agt.
Good house
con venieuces.
II, Park, jewelle , is offering great
Xmas bargains this nonth in order to re-
duce his stork. He 's also giving a beau-
tiful wall pocket to very purchase of
R. C. P. specialist, eye, ear, nose aud
throat, will be in Winghaiao at Camp-
bell's drug store, Monday, Dec. 28th.
Glasses properly fited.
The Femi hie Side.
The other day the
made that a daily p
to the interests of N
appearance in Lon
fair indication of th
has been taking plea
the world over. T
one of the papers
the interests of w
chapter of an absorb
pears, as well as a
ing chat for home.
News generous spae
women's department
131ewett whc se name
ands of Canadian hm
column of seasonabl
and a whole page is
oription of the late
creations which to
heart—with approp
Events in the musib
estingly written ab
magazines are revie
day number of The
interest to every Ca
NOr is The News
alone. The husban
find in ite columns
hensive record of the
Well-conducted sport
The price of The
t66-41.00 a year
about the value of 11
If you would like to
a card to Toronto roi
copy and partieular
clubbing offers.
The best stook of Picture Moulding
ever shown Wingham may be Been at
our store. Bring along your pietures
and have them framed with the best
WALKER PAM IhIrT011.
unouncement was
cr, devoted solely
omen bad made its
on, Eng. This is a
development which
in daily jourett'isai
e Torouto News is
hich looks well to
en. Each day a
ng serial story ap-
is allotted to the
conducted by Jean
s familiar in thous -
les, hi addition, a
receipts is given,
devoted to a (les-
t fashions—dainty
oh the feminine
aite illustrations.
world are inter -
it, and the latest
ews is of absorbing
dian woman.
tuiper for women
and brother will
terse but compre-
day's events, with
ng, commercial and
ews is interesting,
y mail—which is
se The News, drop
ask for a sample
of their generous
The edding
Stationery
a bride uses is an indication of
her ideas of good taste. If
your work is poorly done it
reflects on the whole event.
We are specialists
in this line. Just passed into
stock three new styles of type.
We send orders all over On-
tario. Send for samples and
W. J. F. Mallagh
waterworks mid
will he voted on by
rs on January 4tn.
needs a more extet.-
rworks for fire pro -
'Ise move to have the
ti be usen tor either
r domestic purposes.
xpended is large, but
be self sustaining in
years, es has been
f the towns. The
badly and should
mber of years ago.
f any contagious clis-
more harm than
of the sewer. The
are in favor of this
n by the vote last
ear's scheme is a
that of last year.
fully discussed at
ting on Monday
e below the exper-
where municipal
ks is in order:—
Weston acquired
when there were
annual revenue
are 3,500 consent -
more of $30,0o0.
a ter supply for
nder the old. svs-
revenue $5.h00
from the Kincar.
$1,555.9e; to this
n services, form-
e e bonuses, and
is • placed sinking
Municipal ominations
Munieipal nornim tions will be held nil
Monday next. In Thigham the militia-
. We have not heard
for the council or
moiety evening may
large number of
leers of the present
tutted as the water-
less. will in all pro.
he present council- ation. 'The rate to m
sumers, who have
reduced from 30c. to
gallons. The singl
lowered $1, arid con
000 gallons per day
per thousand. The
the river into a larg
and from there is r
filters before being
sume.rs. Chatham
waterworks and wi
it by a commission
pal pot ts not both')
of any rew aspirau
School Board, but B
probably bring out
uew men. The me
council should be re
works aed sewer les
Jima ary the ath and
lors could then carry
cessful conclusion.
been able to learn tbe
be any election in Tux.
waeosh or Morris towt
eut councils in each ea
ed by acclamation.
AGENT FoR
WATERMAN'S FOUNTAIN PEN
BRANTFORD, - CANADA.
EVERY BOX OF
Douglass
Dys peps'
ablets
esse
are guaranteed to f,4ive s
isfaction in all fot ins
stomach troubles—or mot
refunded.
DOUGLAS
The Druggist.
I have room for two studentO
the Telegraph Office.
.e wotks to a sue.
oat whist bave
is not likely to
berry, East Wit -
ships. The ores -
e will be rt
Gond house to rent; c orellyloeated;
all conveniencts, Appl F. G. Sper-
Miss Pearl 0•Nei s work needs no
commendation to an audience that has
once listened to her. We were proud to
hear such a clever y uug artist.—Pres-
byterian Monthly. pera house, Wing -
ham, Thursday, Jan ary 7th.
The largest and be. etock of Iron Beds
ever shown in Ni'ingl am may be seen at
in stock springs to fit any bed. Dressers
and stands to match.
WALKER Bros. & Br:Teo:se
Site for Ne
The question of a
eminent post offie
been the subject of
much difference of o
on Monday afternoon.
M. P. left here for Ot
afternoon to consult
and on Monday aft
was received by Mr.
whole of his propert
I hall had been acce
number of clise,ppoin
selected. The TIME
because the Tamly
I located. We wiil
mail no matter wh
I office. We are ple
I is to have the new 1)
I and needed very
I post office is not 1
I increased amount
Ihere daily. We w
the work rushed a
Bible so that the b
pied by next fall.
Post Office.
i,te for the new Gov-
builciing that has
ny arguments and
iniou, was settled
Dr. Macdonald,
awa on Saturday
vith the officials
noon a telegram
Thos. Gregory to
f $5 000 for the
I wish you all a
very Merry Xmas,
and a bright 1904,
Lowney's Chocolates
FRESH THIS VEEN.
Walton Nihon
MOIST
Next door to pod office.
opposite the town
ed. There are a
qi people in town
property was not
was not particulai •
e the building was
e able to get our
e the location of the
tiding. It is needed
adly. The present
trge enough for the
f mail matter handled
11 be pleased to see
ag as rapidly as pos.-
ilding may be occu-
For a nobby cutter, call and n Alf.
Glover's stook.
Confectionery, n fs es and dates, at
L. 0, Kruse's Star estatirant.
Sewing machines of the best Canadian
and American makes. Call and see
them work. David Bell.
A FAMOUS SCHOOL
) CENTRAL
LOTS ATete* 0 Fl D. ONT.
A large, wide . awoke, working,
THE BEST 'BUSINESS COLLEGE
IN CANADA TO DAY. Graduates*
always get positions. This Celle
places many of its graduates iu
busiress colleges as teachers,
Winter Term open Jan. 4th
Handsome Catalogue free,'
W. J. ELLIOTT
Notice to Farmers.
The Canada Furniture Manufacturers
are now prepared to pay the highest
price—much higher than ever before—
for all kinds of Hardvvood and Basswood
Sawlogs, to be delivered at the Button &
FessautChairFactory,Wingliam. Those
intending to get out logs this season will
profit by calling on Thos. Bisno, Main -
ager.
Oyster stews and ice ream for the
holidays a specialty
Star Restaurant.
Mr. ,Tarvis' vo' e was in best condition
and his beautaf 1 singing evoked cheer
after cheer. His duet "Crookit
beyond critioisi both in singing and in
' actinge—Ottaw Citizen. Opera house,
The visit of Gra Master J. B. Turner,
of Hamilton and rond Warden F. R.
Blewitt of Listm 1 at the special meet-
ing of Maitland Lodge, L 0. 0. F. on
Friday evening st was the means of
bringing a large nuruber of the membera
Of the Order to ether, Two new mem-
bers were ini iated and the degree
team put on t work in a splendid
manner. Thi was followed by short
addresses hal by the Grand Master and
Grand Ward , in terms of praise
complimentin the degree team on their
excellent wor and also gave particulars
of the work o the Order which were of
much interest o the members. At the
close of the eeting au adjournment
was made to t e Broadvvay House where
a. supper was rved and Mr. Broadway
is tO be highly omplimented on the very
exeellent supp he provided. The Pro-
ceedings were taught to a close about
12.340'cloek. number of the inem-
NOTICE --The quesilati is: How
Robt. Mcindoo loan his money so cheap
on notes aud mortgages? Call and See.
Almost Every Woman
IS inclined to hnbitua I constipation and
should use Dr. Hamilton's Pills of Man-
drake and Butternut which cleanse the
system and regulate the stomech au
bowels. For mild and sure relief on
only Dr. Hamilton's Pills. Price;211c
Dr. Butler, specrtlist in the disease
of the eye, ear, nose and throat. Ey
tested and glasaes supplied. °Mee op-
posite St. Andrew's Clsurch, London,
Ontario.
WHAT
WITHOUT
15 XMAS
Before
XMAS time is wondering time.
Xmas you wonder '' vvhca on earth " to
get for your friends, and after Xmas
you wonder why people didn't have more
sense when they selected your pret-ents.
Here's a way to
wondering. now and
wondering afterward.
The way is ‘. SLIPPERS,P
Nine out of ten want Slippers ; you
may please them with something' else, but
you can't miss them with Slippers.
We are showing the prettiest rang of
Ladies', Gents', Misses' and Children's Slip-
pers ever shown in town, at the following.
$1.25, $1.5o. See them before buying any
kind of present
If you don't happen to get the right size
or style we excha.nge them.
save yourself that
your friends that
W. J. GREER,
The Shoe Man.