Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - July 20, 1914, Winnipeg, Manitoba Of Manitoba free press Winnipeg july 20, 1914. Becomes great menace to farm reported on Guelph. Farm. Woodstock ont july army worm has invaded Oxford county and has become a real menace to Many Farmers in various sections. Reports reached g. T. Green the District Agri cultural this morning from widely separated districts in the county that the pest had gotten a foot hold. On two farms near Norwich those of James Beatty and or. Sims the Worms have appeared while there is an army marching across the Fields to the hold Soth farm near Vandear four Miles from Woodstock on the second and fifteenth concessions of East Zorra the Farmers Are working hard to save their crops from the devastation of the Scourge and in View of the fact that the Worms were noticed in time it is Likely that the damage in Zorra will not be extensive. In Brant county near Burford not in thousands or millions but a billions the worm is today marching through the county laying Bare a path several Miles wide and doing damage the extent of which it is difficult to estimate. Already More than one Farmer has lost practically his entire crop for the season. Pasture Fields have been stripped As though swept toy a Prairie fire and livestock is suffering As a. Result with Little Prospect of conditions becoming any better during the present season. Many Points in Oxford and Brant counties report damage by the warms. Government inspectors Are cd operator ing with the Farmers in an Effort to stamp out the pests. Attacking Guelph farm seems to know. They cover a Large area worm made its appearance in this Vicinity yesterday to say the Only place it has so far been noticed is in a Field of Corn at the on Tario agricultural College. Where the Worms came from no one seems to know. They cover quite area travelling southward in two sections the most important body covering about ten acres. Men were at work this morning blowing a deep Furrow in the path of the invaders so arranged that when the Worms get into the Ridge they cannot very Well get out. They Wil then be destroyed by Poison or other Means some using Straw and setting fire to it. Havoc in Waterloo county. Berlin ont., july 19. Waterloo county Lias hitherto been free of the army worm but the pest made its appearance on a Large number of farmsteads Between Waterloo and Bridge port yesterday. Farmers Are engaged in digging trenches to Stop the on Ward March of the destructive pest. The Worms were noticed by Farmers and gardeners last wednesday but were considered to be the Ordinary Caterpillar. On saturday after the re ports of the destruction caused by the Worms in Oxford and Brant counties were read Farmers Here became alarmed and made an investigation with the result that Fields of Oats and entire gardens were found to have been ruined by the Worms. Discovered at three farms. Woodstock ont., july local agricultural office received word today that army Worms have broken out on a farm near thames Ford As Well As on two farms in East Zorra township. Alarming discovery at Brantford. Brantford ont., july of army Worms were discovered today on a Patch of shrubbery near the rail Way station. Selkirk news Selkirk man., july a. Mcintyre received in her Home on Brit Tania ave., on tuesday afternoon. She was assisted in receiving by mrs. Wil Liam Thornburn. While mrs. Robert Stewart and mrs. Hunter Stonewall poured Tea and mrs. Id. S. Daly and mrs. Mollard Balmoral Cut the ices. The misses Annie Simpson Myrtle Moody and Bernice Overton assisted while Little Beatrice the door. The House and Tea table were beautifully decorated with Flowers and about fifty called during the afternoon. The misses Tracy Are Home for the holidays. Mrs. Jackson Davis and son of Cal Gary Are spending the summer with her parents or. And mrs. Overton. Mrs. Mckay of Saskatoon returned Home after spending a couple of weeks with her sister mrs. Mclntyre. Or. And mrs. Arthur o Reilly and or. And mrs. John Wright and son Dick spent a couple of weeks with. Mrs. We. Fryer. Or. And mrs. Button of Winnipeg Are visiting or. And j. W. Simp son. Mrs. Eric Gunter and daughter re turned Home to Carman after spend ing a month with or. And mrs. A. Y. Mcleod. I or. And mrs. A. Mollard of bal moral spent tuesday in town. Mrs. Hunter and father or Mollard of of Stonewall spent a few Days Here lust week. Mrs. Shead has As her guests or. And mrs. Chas Pratt of Stony Moun Tain. The Handicap Tennis tournament under the auspices of the w. A. Of Christ s Church started yesterday on the different courts of the town. The hot weather seems to be enjoyed by the players judging by the gusto with which they play. Some very Good ten Nis is being seen these Days or. And airs. George d. Simpson spent a few and Andrew Tiee for an order requiring either of the Canadian Northern or the. Grand trunk Pacific railway company under Section 226 of the railway act to Supply and construct suitable Spur tracks from the company s main line in the City or Edmonton along the Lane in blocks 1 and 6, Hudson Bay Reserve As. Ath Abasca Avenue. This application in one which brings into question railway facilities for what is termed the Industrial area lying to the West first Street and Souh of Mckenzie Avenue. The area affected by the principle on which the present application was dealt with extends from tenth Street to the Canadian Pacific s freight Sheds arid Yards being situated on. The Block Between tenth and eleventh streets. The applicants desire that the spurs should run directly Down the lanes and without cutting through any lands on the sub division affieoted.-. Opposition by railway companies. The railway companies. Opposed application on the grounds that the traffic had assumed such proportions that the existing freight Sheds were that with a View of increasing local facilities it was necessary. To buld new Sheds running from the Lane on Block 7 to a Point East of the Lane on Block 4. The effect of this construction would of course prevent spurs being run Oft the can Adian Northern s track As was done in the Case of the spurs constructed in blocks 7, 8 and 9. The District is a District which As indicated by the commission at a former hearing should get the Benefit of Industrial the Cony Striction of these spurs indeed is necessary for the proper development of the District. Without that the whole scheme of development of the District must least to a Large extent. It was pointed out to the property owners that their interests were entirely common and thae under such circumstances it is very difficult to bring about such an arrangement of the local interest As. Would enable construction to proceed. The construction consequently is for the Benefit of the property owners for. The companies do not want oppose plication and if the property owners still desire to obtain the spurs an order will go for the work just As soon As the right of Way is provided or in Case the property owners find that they can not obtain the right of Way by. Just so soon will they pay into court a sum of Money which the Engineer of the Board will certify As necessary to enable the railway company to obtain it under expropriation Bungalow burned Kenora residence of e. M. Wood Winnipeg lost. Kenora ont. July alarming Fern. Took place last night at burkes Point. An Island about two Miles Ken o Raj lust South of Coney Island a Lam a in the dining room of t he sum reer cottage of or. E. M. Wood Niper and As there was no one in the cottage at the time the flames had got a Good hold before the lire was noticed. In an incredible Short time the cottage was a mass of flames and the Only thine which was gotten put Victrola. A number of were visiting mrs. Woods and some valuable rings and other jewelry besides a watch valued at Over s300 were destroyed the free press representative visited the place this morning and All that is now to be seen is the Brick fire place and Chimney of what was one of the nicest Camps of the District nearly the entire motor Fleet of the Lake was attracted to the spot but were powerless to assist. Mrs. Woods who has taken a great Deal of pains to make it an Ideal Imer is feeling very bad about the loss of her summer Home. She and some of the other guests Are now at Carruthers it is not expected that the Woods Camp will tie rebuilt until next season. Crushed under girder. . Workman killed by one Hun dred ton beam. Fort William ont., july his head crushed perfectly Fiat under a steel beam weighing 100 tons John Borschuk a galician employed by the c.p.r., was instantly killed saturday. The Accident was witnessed by supt. A. C. R. Wit Eota of the Bridge and building department and Don Chisholm resident Engineer and about 30 employees. The turn table was being blocked up in the Centre when a Timber gave Way and a Cable broke allowing the weight to fall on Borschuk striking him on head and shoulders and crushing him beyond a Jug wife arrived on the scene in a few minutes. Another tree pest or. H. M. Speechly writes the press from Pilot Mound May i again obtain the advantage of the wide publicity of your columns by stating for the information of those interested in the preservation of our Trees that another pest has followed the canker worm it is a Small Green Leal Foldi f i m i t de a marvelous inventory Day clearance at tuesday you 11 All men s shirts of All styles men s summer underwear All colors boys sizes. In fact every Odd and end goes into this Gigantic Xinren tory Day clearance. Isto phone orders Only 15 ladies Novelty Coats for value up to this lot of ladies Novelty Coats is in various colors of Novelty Tweed s and mixtures and up to Date design. Some trimmed and silk lined. Come after these on tuesday it will pay you. The value is up to clean up Price. Cut in stylish. Women s walking skirts. Regular to tuesday this extra special bargain comprises tweeds mid fancy mixtures made with High bands waistbands 23 to 26 lengths 36 to 42. Regular 00 to special _ i a Good Blouse for general Wear and washing is the soft japanese silk shirt vast made with Tow neck finished with turnover Collar three Quarter sleeves and front fastenings sizes from 34 to 44. Usual Price 52.9s. Sale Price. Baby bonnets in White Muslin and Straw for 49c. Lovely selection of baby bonnets in various sizes in prettily trimmed Muslin and Straw. Regular up to 50 q Clearing at c ladies White Waist department. Stocktaking clean up line for 98c. These Beautiful waists comprise jaw is crepes and voiles in latest designs sizes m to 42 values to s3 50, for _ 98c boys Wash suits. Do not miss this Sale. this you will riot be Able to duplicate. These s Pler did suits Are made of Fine american Galatea , Cham brass drills in Plain colors also in neat Stripe patterns tailored in Buster and russian Blouse style. Also a few White Sailor suits with regulation Long pants. Not All in this line. Sizes 3 to g years. Values up to 50 tuesday two special lines from the White Wear department for tuesday. House dresses s5c nightgowns 8te this special line in House dresses comes in pretty colors Brown checks with drown i pigs also Black checks with self Blue piping. Sizes 34 to 42. Special. Dainty nightgowns in the slip Over styles trimmed with lace and embroidery splendid bargain. Sizes 56 to 60 regular values. Special Complete assortment of the Sheraton pattern car ried by us. Shoe Sale extraordinary prices Cut in half. Stocktaking this week and goods have got to Clear out tuesday. All sizes All widths the Best bargain of the season. Shoes our regular Stock All solid leather and Union stamp. The Best collection of snoes made. Here s the list and pairs of ladies gunmetal Button Iso pairs of ladies 180 pairs of ladies Tan Button 180 kid Button o and lace Toots 60.pairs of. Ladies gunmetal. Oxfords 6-0 pairs of. Ladies Patent Colt oxfords 60 pairs of gun Etel colonials 60 pairs Vici it kid Blayla silk Lisle those with seamless Cashmere feet. A stocking that will give Comfort and Wear. Sizes 84 to 10 in. Robinson s Price pair c women s pure silk Hoot Hose in a Light weight a Lucli deep Lisle tops and double -.feet. Colors Tan White Andl Mack. Sizes 81 to 10 in. Robinson s . Women s Hole proof silk Hose in a medium weight with deep ribbed Lisle tops and double Linen toes and heels. Colors Tan and Black. All sizes. Robinson s a Price pair off a. Tuesday frilling Sale a Dainty Rose frilling trom one to two inches wide suitable for children s hats boudoir Caps dresses Etc eeg ular up to j1.50 Yard. _ tuesday very special Yard o c no taken. Tuesday 50c corsets corsets so suitable for morning Wear in a Low or medium bust made of Coutil in sizes 18 to 26. Special have que eyes tested and your glasses fitted at Robinsons second floor Albert St. Satisfaction guaranteed. Reason Able prices. 40-in. Silk dress muslims 35c we have Only a few pieces of these Beautiful silk muslims to sell at this Price self coloured grounds with neat Borders and fancy designs in Navy Fawn Green Black sky Etc. Fully 40 in. Wide. Regular . 9ft special c White Robe Muslin for 1io Yard. Yards of a Fine White thus Len Nice sheer weave soft finish 40 inches wide. Of regular 18c. Al Al c Beautiful turkish Fata towels j at Sale prices wednesday we make a big display on our sales tables in. Lovely soft White Terry towels also a. Great Range of fancy striped Turk fek towels any of them in Ideal drying qualities to the following reduced Sale Isrl Ces per Pale. 35cr45o, 55c-Anrf 65e bargain in bleached table linens and napkins see the sales tables wednesday for snaps in first class wearing White damask Tafole linens and napkins. All marked at from 2-5 to 30 per cent below actual values for speedy clearance. Do incl miss this Chance. Fifty Dainty White corded pique or Din of crib bedspreads for the wee tots. And Cool. Size 45x56 inches. On Eale tuesday each great Mill end embroidery Sale no doubt Many of our exhibition will take advantage of this embroidery Sale fore leaving for Home. Hundreds of Yards Beautiful embroidery edgings and insertions. Hand loom patterns in widths from 1 to 6 regular values up to 35c per Yard. Tuesday special Price per Yard. Another Jot comprises 17 in. Lioun clogs Corset cover embroideries All this season s est designs embroidered on finest Multa Nain Sook. Regular 35c and 40o values. Day to Clear per Yard ;