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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton New Era, 1908-06-18, Page 1, will pay for the Clinton New um to new Can- adian subscribers to the dor ,tbe year itAllrisinto lieti no. esie VD% 00/41140, Publisher, °LINTON, ONTARIO THURSDAY JUNE 18.19Q8 iron wish to know what Is going on hi your nonthhOilio44 read the New Erao SPRPOURVOXIM?usmoittr. r H E . 4.404•tio Township IRO BANK} who has been teaching 'salt! 7Ster11°1101.1119 0, RESIONnti,-Mies Lour YALeffect at the end of the present term, ' has tendered her resignation to take 00 CANADA tie she intends attending the Normal. . Incorporated 1869. M4aatirlannIr Olco-ncePssilvoina, hEaraillelprilhttlY° Beid-up capital . . . .. .$ 8,900,061, alseieree 4,890,000 PP' I. • 40.0011500 Wad ("Wee g pelt that is an liermaphroclite,copihin. mg both male and female emcee. It. is a lively youngster, and gives eVerY promise of living. Dna.= or Mite lina.nole-Although Tostimheo every. province in the wife of Mr Robt Beacom lute been ailmg for seine time, her death hire enlirtdee .tgeWtoandland,„ come with unexpected sudclonnesaT,on. Cuba and New Verity. Sunday last for silehad, been se much better during thaprevious week thaai Correspondents throughout she was ableto go into town, and .seercied to be -in a fair way of reeoVerY the world. • • .Deceitsed was formerly Miss Bailey, • of Stanley. She was a woman highly CLINTON BRANCH. • respected and in addition to her be- reaved husband, leaves One daughter, ISIanaerr. Mrs Ad Oantelon. She WAS a member of Bethel church, the funeral on Mmar day was largely attended; Yourne-CartnannEne-A very genet wedding was held at the house [of Mrs. Bell,Goderich Township, on Wed- nesday at high neon, when her, sister, Miss alary_J'. Carruthers, became the bride of Writ. Young, of Shepparciton. The nuptial knot was tied by Rev, Sae A. Anderson, and after congratulations and good wishes the guests, including only • the relatives and immediate • Weeds of the bride, sat .down to a dainty luncheon. The bride was unat- tended and Were her travelling dress of navy blue laroedeloth ,and waist of cream silk. The bride was the recip- ient eif many beautiful presents; On tneir return they will be at home to their friends after August 1st.. . • E. Dewart, iIcwAtilMtionntuto Working overtime. W S R Holm e.,1 'The Ped ular way, F R Magenta , -4 You can saye,Newcombes New Drees muelbas, Couch & C.o5 Assignee's Sale, W I3rydoue. 5 Farm for Sale, Tilos Brown,Blyth..,5 Man wanted, H Plumsteel . , . 5 Netice, B,oht Warren er ....... . . -5 Muse to rent, New Era. . 5 "Teacher Wanted, Peter dole 5 Roadster Sadden Sydney, Jno Mash 5 Saturday S Male, 'Tozer & Brown}... ,8 Saturday, June 20th,Hodgens Bros. • Togtivertisers Copy for changes of ad vertiseni ept roast be handed in by. Tuesday nigha 'Small transient ads. will be reeeived up to Thursday morni ng. Watch. Quality Watch Pines In buying a watch, buy adgood..a case as you can • afford, but -first get a movement that will be accurate; Every Watch belongs , to lus- until it measures time accurately. Pick the case and let us decide on the 'movement, and you will own a Watch and a time iseeper. Drop in and let•us tala Watches. A. Jeweler and Optician, Issuer of 'Marriage • Licenses. Tuesday, June 2Eird. Tuefferinillen Omen' Roworaers- On Wednete day, at 6 a. m. • in the Ontario Street parsonage, Clinton, the ceremony was performed by Rev. W. E. ICerr, whime united Wilbert Alvin ()rich, of Seaferth, and Core Rowcliffe, of Tuckerstmte, in holy wedlock. The happy couple left on the 7,80. train on a honeymoon to Sterling. Upon their return they will reside in 'Seafortii. Their Many friends extend hearty con-•• gratnlietions. Ncrees Mr W 0 Landesboro of doderich spent this week at his hothe here. 'Mr and Mrs John 'Mobiles of Holmesville, visited his ' brother Mr Joseph Holmes this week. 'A nuinber of tbe teroplers of this place pieniced at letyfleld on Satercle,y- A. few. of the West enders picniced at Goderich on Saturday last. Mrs D McEwen and her daughter Mrs L Paisley of town, visited friends liere ' on Friday last.. Mrs R A Walinsley of Upper Canada Trait Society addressed the League on Sueday.7-everung last, Mrs Walter Peffers retnreed to Moncton on Tues- day last. • Work Lae been commenced, on the shed at Turner's entitling the foundation which when completed will be an up.todate shed in every way. Biafora w v M s -The Ntri? lig of Eginond- viDe Presbyterian Church gave a very eeecessful enterteinment and, tea ta their ohm& on Monday night. The armed was large, and, the literar7 and musical programme and the refresh - infante were greatly enjoyed. The !Aar was ably filled by the pastor of the church, Rey. Ma.' Shane, the event was a great success. t WEDDING -.A verry pretty wedding took place in St. James' Church Tues- day morning at 0 o'clock, when apse Sadie, daughter of Mr and Mrs 130 Don- ovan, of thistown,wae united in the hely bonds of matrimony with Mr. A. Fortune, son of Mr Luke Fortune, of ,Tuckersmith township. The 0eVelnOn/ wesperform ied by Rev. Father Corcor- an, n the presence of a large gather- ing of relotwes and friends of the con- tracting parties. Mr and Mee Fortune left on the 8 o'clock train for a short honeymoon in Detroit, after which they will make their home in Tucker - smith. • Masonic -The Masonic hall was the scene of a very happy gathering on Monday night, the occasion being the official visit to the Malloch chapter of Rt. Ex, Comp'. E.Millar, of Kincardine, grand superintendent of Huron district No 6, Royal Arch Masons. A large number oijocal 'nemeses were in at- tendarcei/Pand, also a number from neigliboring chapters. At the conclu- sion of the dewree work addresses were delivered by Rt. Ex, Comps, Millar, Mallon, and Cooper. The grand super- intendent • congratulated 'Ex. Cotnn- Berry and his officers on the excellent work of the chapter, and its good con- dition generally. At the close of the evening's work all repaired to restaurant, where an elaborate dinner was partaken of, and where a very pleasing, ancrquite profitable hone was spent. Hensall • FESTIVAL—The Women's Auxiliary of $t Paul's chureli, Hensall, are mak- , ing great preparations for theirStrave- ; berry Festival, which is to be held in tbe Rink, Heneall, on the. evening of t, • 'Ready. made . .11 C 0 • • Ordered, —ff orris., 2. 44 A C Ciothiag (X. I uhjj 'Clothing and at the right prices - is -- what' every nlan wants, An&that Is -what we are .showing.. nen% gulls at $3.90 I 20 ateti's Suits, in broken lines, tegulae137,00 and $8.00, to clear' • at a . , Men's Suits at Pin .25 Men's Suits, in broken lines 0 regular 810 and $12, to Clear 4.0•464•1154,6•11•••i•*6 .. ;*i$7.50 . Widghain • WA,NTED.--Sacco Wool. Bigbest =loos Paid. Also any quantity Butter and Eggs, GEo,n, Rpm, Wicabasi, Miss M.F. Coats has passed. the 2nd year exani with first class Honors English and History. N Miss E talaidley hasiatissed the exttin- ination of the Faenity of Education and been a*Arcleda profession teach. Os certificate. ••: • . OM:mon-Rev. O. E. Jenkins: rector of St. dohe's Church, Ilutitiegclon, has teneered his resignation to accept a charge atWinglaam. He leaves' for that towirath.out Jar 20- FINE11-000stable Phippen is getting to be a terror on evindoers. On the last day of the races, ia :aeritletnap : by the name of Thomeson,af ter several warn- ings, persisted in flinellaming a num. bee of our farmers' by some shell game Phippen got after him and landed the shell -game- ma,n before J.. A. Morten, who imposed a fine of $50 and 84.50, REstniBb Rita Damns -A. H. Mus- grove, M. P. P., has restneed teaching. Mr Thompson, of Stratford, Who sup lied for him during the election cam- acriagn, returned to lais home on Satur- day. Mr. Metsgrove. will teach until kleollete Piatenear,-,-- Mies Agnes Scales!, who / ADDITIONAL has been itvingat Westfield, N J. has I been cailed 'wine owing to illness in the family. Mrs Ainelee, of Comber, Is visiting at the homes of Messrs J. Taroblyn and JasEleeiey. NOT148-S, IS. No. 0 bold a very suc- cessful picnie in Mr Ball's, bush last Saturday. Miss Evelyn Hill is spend- ing aunple of weeks visiting with rel- ativo4 at Heethercote, near Owen Sound. Mr Wm Snepherd, whose barn was burned by lightning a few weeks ago, le rebuilding, And expects to raise his new barn in about a week, Quite a nember are going to Detroit this week on the excursion trips, WEDDING *. A very pleasant event took Wade' at the home of Mr and Mrs James Netbery gravel, road on Wednesday,- June 3rd, when 'their youngest d.mightee Francis Matilda was united in the holy. bonds of mat- rimony to noires Fairservice a pros- perous young farmer of Mullett. At four o'clock pate the bridal party took their pieces on tne lawn uncle,: an arch of evergreens beautifuliy decor- ated with white bells and white bows, etc., to the strains of the wedding march Which WAS rendered by Miss Maggie McClelland. The ceremony. was performed by Rev W Hartley of Myth. The bride ^who was given away by her father looked lovely in a dainty gown of point'd esprit over white si;k with narrow satin ribbon and lace triton:dogs and wearing a wreath of Mira of the valley. Little Lenora Vent:amp niece of the_ tride made a charming flower girl dressed in white silk ,and carrying a large briquet of white carnations and maid- en 'hair ferns while Master Earnest Stevens nephew of the groom acted as ring bearer and looked very at- tractive in a pretty white suit. .After copgeatulations a sumptuous wedding dejeunee was enjoyed on the lawn by about 150 guests. Botlathe bride. and grobin are very popular among their- rnany friends and the many beautiful and valuable presents testified to the high esteem in which: they are held. The happy ceaple have taken up their residence on the groom's farm on llth con:, Mullett,. and the bast wishes of their numereus friends. LOCAL NEWS. GARDEN PARTY -A Lawn Social CLIVTON THRBSUER, CQ, No will be held on the manse growls, tenders were received for the plant of Clinton. on the evening of Thursday'. the Clinton Thresher Co.,and an order June 25. Suitable Refreshments will was issued on Monday for a piece meal sale of the effects. What will he the final outcome of the affair is dill un- certain. , be served, Brass Banana attendance. An enjoyable time ,may be expected, WOMAN'S INSTITUTE -The regu- lar monthly Meeting of the Woman's Institute will be held at the home of Mrs Chambers, Thursday, June25th. Subject4-eSirnple meals nicely served -their !refining influence" by Mrs. J. .Tohnston. Also report of annual Meet - THE DUNGANNON NEWS - The arst enFY of a paper established at Dungannon rettehed us last week- It is as larva asi the size of the place warrants. has A gopd advertisingpotr mg held at Wingham by Mrs. R. Hall, iret=ag Itgedgitn fh ntt vcf lvtlneell BeeamEas ea./ANGB „a eer Rot could only persuade T G Allen to act as reporter, it vvould assure plenty of Warrener, who has been conducting a •livery here for several years, has de- cided to open out at tiensall; and will move nis effects there, Mr Thos Cook 'has bou lat thebuildingiatel occtipied local news; every week, for be can make more out of less material than any newspaper man we know of, by arrener, paying 80 therefor TILE BANDS -The council recently and will pat in anew Wei up-to-date aroPointed a committee to confer wifill rvery outfit. ARRESTED FOR ARSON -Chester Butler has been Arrested at Tilson- burg on a 'charge of setting fire to the Queen's Hetet in that town, when Mr Thos- Wheatley, of town, ,atal two others lost their lives. Budd was on the "Indian" list, and it is alleged that he was annoyed because, they would n ive him liquor, and threatened get even" with the ptoprietor, sifter the fire boasting that he had got even. . • NoaEsaThe Wornan'e Missionary Society held a successful sewing oircle et the home of Mrs RAcheson on Tues- day afternoon. We congratulate Mr. Will Courtice on passing his Univer- sity examination • Road:week is the order of the day this week. Mrs. AV. Tebhutt mid Miss Sarah, are. visite] Mre kleys, of Summerhill. Mr. Yeti!' is putting up •another bent to his, barn on tee out line, . When he has this completed he will have two of the -most inato-clate barns in the town- ship. Mr AV .Jenkins is melting a great chengein the property which he re- cently purchased in the village, Mr. Plificias spent lailt week visiting in .and around eur village. MeneuenE-The following-a,nnounc- ment will be of interest ito people in this vicinity', evheie the groom. is well known:- "Mr and Mrs Eugene Booth -Nettleton annotuace the maariage .of the end of the year when his parha- .their daughter Adele tolVIrJelin Thom mentary duties will necessitate' hie ,Holdsworth bn Wednesday the tenth' withdrawing from !the teaching Pro- .of June nineteen hundred and eight fessiop. ' • BreceflOd - NoTES -Mita Scales, Londesboro, Is the guest of Miss Mc-CullY-; Michael, :Tlickersmith,' is • visiting at tbe home of Mrs Jas. Turner,. .Mrs S. Ohorch of the Ascension Naw York." [Mr Holdsworth is one of the Teachers in the Dexel Institute, Philadelphia, where he holds a very prothinent posi- tion -andie prgving that Canadians can meet Aniericane on Their own ground.] ' S, Cooper and daughter, Miss Bereyk ' A grand strawberry festival in con - attended the cereinorlY of the 'laying ' .aeetaaawiea eearea will he of the corner stone on Monday last, add en -the premises of Mr. S. Sturdy, MrEl Johnston has. returned 'home, and Ilurtm Read, on Tuesday evening. Re- is slowly recovering. freshnients will be'serVed from° till 8 0oR$8.13. STONE -Monday Ja,st*was ao' °Iodic. The Citi,en's.. Band will he in red letter day for the people of Bruee- attendance.' .. • • field. Stores were closed, and all could • ---• - be seen wending their way to see • the •.. • - • Londeasbaro laying of the corner stone of the new NoTgs - T H Squire shipped's, par Presbyterian cenrch, .,1%eighboring of shorts a few days ago; this is the towns and villages were well reprisal). ',first ear shipped feorn this mill. Mie ted. There was a platform erected Clarke of Goclerlch has taken charge where the speakersiand choir wenaseat' of the sawing feel li Squire, and is ed.. The pastor, Rev, E. II. Sarvera doing good work. The pathmasters held the chair. Rev, tDr Stewart; of aro getting busy these days. The Clinton, read appropriate selections painters 'are.busa at the station and from Obronicles and the New Testa- are making a nice lookingjob. R Admi ment suitable for the occasion of a s got a supply of salt n barrels church building. The contractor, Mr. arid sacks this week. Messrs Watson S S Cornier, presented Mr Metchen, shipped a , car of hogs this week. who /aid the ecornee -stone,--with a, Strawberries are -now on the -program. handsome silver trowel, beautifully .. FESTIVALS - The London Harpers engraved. An offering was taken -PP, are engaged for the Strawberry Social which amounted to over SIM at Londesbora on the evening of Tues- .. BOWLING- Bowling on the green is now the popular pastime of the members of the club, -.Under the. care of Mr -J L Couetice the ' green Is in splendia shape, and many interesting ameS are being pla ea daily. Charlie the Citizen's Band and the White Dyke Band to see if some arrangenient could not be arrived at concerning the: usual grant hereto. The committee met representatives of the Band„ and Wed tcrincluce them to amalgamate, and make one strong band, but in this it was not suecessful, and no other ate rangernents being feasable, nothing wal3 clone, towards it division of the grant for the present. MILITARY 'TATTOO -The officers, of the military canap at Ooderich are planning to hold a military tattoo on Wednesday evening, •next week. This will be one of the big events of the camp, and the officers in charge of the affair are considerately arranging it so that it May be 'witnessed by the citi- zens- from the town 'side of the river. allace, Jim Hamifton Jim Weis, JiM The performance will take place in the Denforcl, Jim Stevensonin fact all the valley of the Maitland, so -that it may Jima are prevailing hard and getting be readily seen frora the top of the riv- ready for tbe different Tournaments. -ex. bank, The matrch past, with massed Single competitions will start next bawls. is timed for 7.80 o'clock, , after week, and run until the 1st of August. which there will be a brilliant displaY After tbair.Rink Contests will foliow of fireworks, flambeaux, etc. Hand & and the whole season will Wind up tor Co., of Hamilton, have the contract Men's *Inks at$8.50 A nice range of patterns to select from, lit all sizes, at..$8.zo Men's Suits at W0.00 This is our big :seller, and we show rin ettra large tange, in ' Tweeds, Worsteds and Serpa, - Th,e best suit tbe • trade foe ....... .... . . . . . . . . .$10.00 Men's Suits at $15.00 The 20th Century Brand, in black and blue Sergee, special ate.... . . .......... Men's Sults at $18 and $20 The 20th Century Brand, in fancy Woreteds and Scotch Tweeds, made in the very latest styles, at....$1.$.00 and 820.00 • 'Kind' and "Tiorsaline Rat Readquarters. " Square Deal Per Every Man " dmi,June2,,g, The annual Strawberry a tight at the President shame, when, the presentations will take place.' • ROAD WORK LATE- No statute labor has yet been put on •.the roads in this vicinity. The reason,givenis that the late spring kept the farmers . back with their farm work, and they want to catch-up before they begin the road work. It would be a blessing to the travelling puolic if the rondo were left as they are all summer. There is not a leading road in this vicinity that is really in need .of gravel during ' the for the fireworks display, for:which the officers of the camp are going to it. large expense. The riveraaats will be reserved for those taking part in the tattoo, but spectoacirs will have an ex- cellent opportunity pf witnessing the whole performance from the river bank, ;and the oftleers • trust • that a large number of citizens, including many from Clinton, and other netts of the county, will been hand to see it. • MOGRIDGE BUINISTEAD - The Meaford HxpreSS thus refers to the summer, ,months, And some one should marriage ok welaknown tilintoi110,12, latiattk‘oicitiigic it aan oraiertili)nai. -the eon Shuortsw,segilivrdritisc vwEas Bceultinebsrtaettied, at the Of Mrs Mogridge;-- "A pretty Septamber. gravel on any leatlingi, thoroughtare, - 461 6ncl• 110:(i.:j4t1`111:...en b, when her daughter Grayel between the menthe • 1 (Mara was united in the hely boncle ef , reatrimeny to Mr Edgar L ldogridge. GOLDEN WEDDIiiG7On. Monday last, there was celebrated the union. } a popular employee of the Seamen, Kent Co. The cereraony was perform:. ed by Rev Dr Campbell in the presence of. about 60 invited,guests. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr Herbert Bumstead, looked ehetra- ing in a gown of white silk 6011e9:tie over•taffetta,, trimmed with eilk chiff- on insertion, with the custoniary bridal veil and ora,nge.blossbms. Miss Pearl Burnateatl, slater of the bride, acted as bridesmaid. Little Flossie taumstead made a pretty little, flower girl. The oo m was abl assiste 1 by Mr Aylmer were all preseneand along with seve- angford, ofollingwood. The.array rat grandchildren and a few other of presents testified to the aeopularity. . • of the bride and groom. The, groom's relatives spent the time in recalling ; 'old experiences, In addition there gifeto the bride was a pearl crescent were present urs son, Dean, of west to the bridesmaid a set of gold beauty Toronto; 'who as Miss. Ilenimigwa3r: ins' Mr and Mrs M°gridge: on a acted as bridesmaid andReirlia. Chant wedding Win, to Toronto and Niagara Falls; amid showers of rice and old shoes. , May they enjoy a long pros- perous; and happy, wedded life is the wish of it very large hitele•of friends, OLD. LADIES ENTERTAINED, - The ladiee of the W. T.• U. sent mit in the Township of Markham Co of York, the fiftieth anniversary of the maitriage of Christopher H Chant and Elizabeth Proftayhich USA place at liagermain Township of Markham, on June (15, 1858„ • The family consists of Herman B. •Stipetin- tendent of the.DohertyOrgan Factory • Clinton;Mrs D D Rose, of Elgin, 'Man; Joseph kt with the G T at Lakefield ' Clarence A., :prOfessor in the Univers- ity of Toronte; and Miss. -Amelia E„ a professional nurse inToronto. These • Festivel of the—Nftithedistalgrinder Deleret or Mn DoOtaiOunt-On the School win be. given on the parsonage morning of Sunday,June 7, the. death lawn, . An expellent program will be angel bore hetice the spirit of Win. rendered, Consisting of vocal and ins - Dougherty; who had been ill for the tremental musio, recitations And ad - past three Months. , Ninety-three dresses, An exCellent tea, irieluding years ago he was born in 'Ireland and strawberries and 'cream, served from he came to thiscountry when quite 5,80 ta 7,00. Program at 8. Should the young, During his long:, useful life weather prove unfavorable, tee whole he was always held in the . highest program, together with refreshments, estea by all •who knew him.. His will be given in the church. wife formerly Elizabeth Whitney.pre- A lawn 'social, under the auspices of deceased him about thirteen years ago the Presbyteeian church, will be held and of a tatnily of six daughtersand on the ist of July, for winch great pre - five sons 'there ate now liVing. Mr partitions will be made. The Clintien Dougherty was a lifelong member of White Dyke ba,n1 has been secuted the English church and until the in- for the occasion. flrrnities of old age prevented he was • . always a faithful attendant at all the Portees Um , • PAsTIVAI bola foeget tne "Eitrave 4 'Walt on. berry festival on "Monday evening,June Wunnnio-Walton 4aS the Scene of 22ndaeo be held on -Atex Coif's lawn. of a very.h appy function on 'Wednes- For ticulata see posters. day, June 10, when Me, 1,.., W. Seurat A RENNER-;Nortnan McDougall, the and Min E Maud Sholdide were united Huron sprinter received a special M- in marriage. The dereitiOny was per- vitation to take peat in the Caledonian formed et the home of tne bride's Ens- /times to be held in Bracebridge On ter, Mrs. W, W. Sniith, end WAS con- tine. 17th, but declined. He has prom - ducted by the Rev. IL M. Langford, WO, the Seafoeth Association to take rector of Brussels. Mr. and Mrs. Scar- pert in the SeithartlaClintah 10 mile lett received ItlailY .heatittfal presents, marathon rime on Aug. 12, end says it showing the esteem in which the Prom- is his intention to lowenhis Otte Made inent couple are held. They will reside there last summer when he defeated at TAtttlimihr, Ontario. a Witte of Clinton. • ,NOThe-elVfrs Newton end daughter Pearl, are visiting in Dletroit,- Mrs, 131110Vale Sall Harris:ion had a rag bee on Thurs- 'DEATH-There died in Illuevale on day last. Mr Woods of Stratford WAS Friday one Of the Pioneers; of this die, visiting at Hall Routledge's last week, trict in the person of ides Archibald Quite a inimber attended the lecture Anderson, aged 81 years. She was! the and moving picture enterteinMent in. mother of Auderson, ahe bigamist and ' Bethel church on Friday evening given, forgeraecently sentenced at Belleville, by Rev Mr Langford. James Rarrison but It 18 said that she nevelt heard of had the misfortune Wiese a valuable her son's disgrace because of her eon. horse with colic on Tuesday. MIAs ditiOn for Baffle Otte as the result Of a Nellie McDOnald, of London, and Mr, paralytic stroke, Skinflint ' IV 1401)00gall and sister ot Seliforth, gall on Sunday. AVilliane McDonald, attended the funeral of Archie McDou,. DEalate-The death occurred in MO. of Detroit; is home on a Visit, , • Eaton ell Thursday evening of Jessie a 'Henry Warden, con, O. Deceased was STAMM --Mr (3. of the 8th Warden, daughter of Mr. and Mew but seven years and eight menthe old, con, one of the oldest end most highly and the sympathy of it very wide circle respected Settlers, is laid up with a of friends; and relatiVes is mitended to stroke of paralysis!, and graye fears the bereaved, are entertained for his recovery; I, A services of the chinch. tbe Potatoeug wat000n begin hie' destructive work on your 'potato plant*, Paris Oreen that is pure and Un- adultereted is the sorest remedy for this evil, , Wit !LOB Burger's; Pure English Paris Green. - which we have tested in our own la,bratory, and knew °Very* wain is poison. W 4. McConnell , /lam. B. o;p„11,, Telegraph. •Ag(gE0 s„....".."4:•,,.....,....4.1 t WORKING ,OVERTINt .. . Thie year the Potato Bugs ere i Working Overtime. Buy Your Paris Green of Newburgh„ wile acted as grooms- man fifty years . Ago. Mr and Mrs. ;Chant have lived in Markham., To,wrn ship almost all their lives, and are :well-known add henored in the .neigh- horhood, They are still in excellent health, and many wishes were ex. about 50 invitations to a 'Jen, which pressed that they might live .to see rheir sixtieth anniversary. was held at the home of the -President. Mre, Wrq HFr arland, on ida,y last. The A HURON1AN-The Winnipeg Tel- unique fftture of this tea was that the egeam, in referring to those present at guests were allelclerly ladies and those the meeting of the General Assemblywho are shut in and Belch -Me get any thus refers to a former: Clintonian, entertainment. The afternoon twas brother -In-law of Mr W. D. Fair: -One perfect, and it very pleasant time was of the most iritereitting and able Com- spent by. all.. . 'Miss Ida, Twitchell missioners to the aspenibaris Neil Pox, brought her excellent gramapho ne, editor of the Morden Empire and vet- which added largely to the enjoyment eran joarruelist of the wept. Mr.. .Fora of the guesta most of whom- w ere was born in county of Huron, Ontario', seated on the hal utifullawli. A 'daltate and educated at di:el:on:mon school of tea was served from 5 to ,7 o'clock, af- (Jtinton. He served apprenticeship on ter which it social time was spent, to - the Clinton NEW 'ERA and went to the •g9ther with musical selections on the now defunct toan of Nelson, to work .piario and gramophone. the singing of on the Nelson Mountaineer for J. F. some old faiehiar hymn, and a, very Galbraith we etarted the first news- interesting reading by Miss Lucy paper published ished in southern Manitoba. Grant. Perhaps the prat most enjay- .kfterwards, on the founding of the ed by the guests was the renewing of town of Morderehe wo iced on the riew old' acquaintances, andtalkine over paper, the 'Manitoba News. It later old times, 6 of the guests were over 81, , changed hands and was known as the the oldest beingMrs Jenkins, (mother' Monitor. When taken- over again' by of Mrs Geo.Lavis,) aged 85: Mrs Pluni. the Liberal party, the name was again steel, aged 86, and Mrs Pada 85 ; changed to Chronicle. Mr Fox has large nunaber were over 71. The time been continuously in the printing trade spent wasrlopleasanttllamaking the thiseladiee since coming to this country, and is et the woTupurpose perhaps the oldest printer in southern an mutual affair, Mr Jalliffe closed Manitoba, not in years, but in actual the gathering with prayer. The ladies seevice. Five years ;ago he took the. feel raueh indebted to Mr leen., for his moma,gementef the Minden Empire, kindness in bringing it large number now one of the most flourishing count- of tliegeests with his horse and rig, ry newspapers in the Prevents*: and driving them home again. from us ind get ' the best, It ' stands the test. . 1 The only test for Pa,ris Green • its ability to kill the We buy the'. hest for, you. is W . R 1101MCS Phrn 13 *a nuts et twin g ehemist ds 4.444.44141141444441140404444.4.11 2' SUMIVIER,SeliOOL.• 4 • • our management trains More YollIni • people than any other in Ontario I • There must be a reason; write for it. • Speelal Course tor Teachers, •• 0 . Mail Coorses, 1 CLINTON BUSINESS COLLEGE . Geo; Spotton, Principal. •• .- **************.odriies44***** . 1 • - auburn , I Switinerhill • Norge -Mr and Mrs Chas Lovett at- NI:0w Onnuon-The Baptist congre,. tended the wedding of Mr Fred Scar- gation of the village has decided to l Wild it new church, and steps have al. ett last week. Mr Eli McLaughlin vis - ready been taken toward that end. ited at Mr J Miller's last week. Mr 0. They purpose building a neat. Modern Titter visited at the home of biefunde,. edifice, which will he a credit to the sir Netbery, on'Thursday, The,Masons are engaged in building a Wall under the barn of Mr George Rill.. ; village.0)NS.-Miss Ida .,.libbse of Myth, is visiting her friend, Mrs McGee. Miss S J. Dyer left to accept position in NO;ES-Mr,.AtlabenilrtelrOarter'is at pre - Toronto On Monday last, Mn John Wil- sent hired with Mr. Edwave Glenn. on is busy preparing to build his new. Statute labor this year has been ex - house. The Work on the *road to the pended in repairing the damage clone station is being pushed ahead rapidly ny the spring freshete, Mrs Neil Mc - this Week, Mr Wrn. noble had a bee, Gregor, bliss Jan Thompsen,Mr John moving his barn on Monday and Tiles- A McEwen, and MISS Maggie Bell Mc. day last. Ewen, went to Paisley. Brileti County LII40,11E-- Rey T 11 Langford B A., this Week to attend the marriage of a who has been seemed to canitiaign the relative, Miss Mary Walks. Leagues of the District will be here 4. on the evening r,of Tuesday the 23rd, Met, and Westfield and Donnybrook on the two succeeding nights. Mr LatiVord has lectutee ChinaijaPan and anada, all illtistrated With little - light 'views and will give a diflerent address sit each appointment, This Will be one of the best programmes; the league has had for smile titaae itis hoped that there NI 111 be a large at. tenclariee, ,„ • W. G. 'Smith, brakemen,' was killed by bre head striking a girder of the Rainy River bridge on the 0. 1% R. . Col Sam Hughes has scored once more against the critics of the Ross rifle and also incidentally against Mr George FowlersMT who in the Come mous reeentiV to,koccasion to criti. else Col Hughes' Own attempts when shooting with Canada's new national men, At Quebec, on Saturday, in the nresence of chetiting crowds!, Col, rtughes scored fifteen straight bulls - eyes et the five hundred tango* with the new' It ng itossvvifie The small rtrius OOMMittee appointed to test ltoSs rifles, under the cheirmauship of Col litighes,.was at Qnebec on Saturday eonducting some tests of the rifle, DO NOT GAPE AT — TH EANKLE. pnpress Shoei have -net - a /standard- for style and quality that . has placed them amongst the highest grade work. They act as a magnet for the better cla§s of trade. . . .. The customer who buys the Empress Shoe invari- ably coines , that's why we sell them. E. J.CIAVET' Clinton - 111111011.11111.11111111111.01111.11111881118111111111 T E • M.OLSOIV'S *BANK!, aedorpOritaa by Act of Parlicroett IWO Capita' Authorized . 0,000,000 Capital paid up . $8,872,009 IteilerVe Vilna 6 .• $8,812.600 . . Total Assets over $82,000,000 hEA» DEVICE Amoriras A Goiteral Banking BusInciusTraimiActod .44.* SMIngs Irani( Devartmeid. 41140 is ali ibat 11 rotinfred to tspe4 sat atootint1 menet the be denoSited in ens or more names, stiblect to withdrawal bitt ebetnts. Interest rood lour times a year, • Farniorie Elide Notes blatieetitte 6f et:Medea sit reasonseta fates 0. B. DON BING, Mgr.,01inton0