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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton New Era, 1908-12-17, Page 10THE 'O•+.,4) TON • NSW •U 1 t 1 1,5 See our Fill ..age Advertisement AnnQnne ng Choi s r ttnlas, ' Novelties I Odgens. Bros. WAN)js Rn'Y1 R Mr. Hugh Ross returned last week' from his trip west ; while away he die - post d pg his property at Antler: , Mr. Rutfsell Colbourn leaves this week to spend Christmas with his friends in Chicago a and tin other points. E Weir has taken a position with the London' Life Insurance Op„ and his mother, Mrs' Adam Weir is.moving to'London this week. �''e understand that Mr. Norman Jolliffethe popular baritone. and son of Rev Mr1I Joi! e o #l: , who ,had been ea- gaged as the soloist in connection with. Sberbourn St. Church, Toronto, has tendered hill resignation in order to. prosecute his musical studies. in New Personal Notes* 44 if those having relatives or friends visiting in town or going away notify ust 9ofhe fact each W ek tv 0 t,'` iv**o• akid**announige*iCtri,�**th**e Now situ. +!" oe Gifford. Crich, son .of M. Onslow Crich, who has been working in London is home on a holiday. Connell, Mr David (conn ell,we are eery sorry to hear, is seriously i11, and fears. are entertained concerning his recovery. Miss Walter, of Holmesville left on Tuesday for Redlands, .'Jai„ being ticketed through by F R Hodgens, G'1' R agent. Rev Mr Sowers. of, Bruceiield, who occupied the pulpit of Willis church on Sunday, was the guest of Mr. Wm. Graham. Mr and Mrs J Doig have. returned. Although Mr Doig is not in the best of health,we :: e glad to kno is improving. The Hon. Geo. H. Murphy, Consul General at large of Washington D. 0. 'U.S.A., inspected the Consular agency at i Friday ^. C1 atop on i'ridaq and Saturdaq, A son of the late Hugh” Moore is spending a few days among relatives and old friends in town, Por some time h he published a e ser' tn pMontana, paper having learned rued the business on .the News Record, but latterly he has been raising stock. The Toronto papers all 'speak yery highly of Mr Stewart Jackson, at -leas., sey Hall last week, in connection with. he opera Iolanthe, rendered in the city. He had to respond to three en- cores. He wiil•be.readil recognized 1 as the clever son of Mr T ackson, jr. an catty"to his ore that he: can win s -• 0 lila 'ty in so strongly musical a centre a oaonto. Mr and Mrs .'A.. L. Rumhall, of Van, eouver., were the guests of relatives in town: this week,beingon•their wedding tour. Mr. Rum hall is an old Clinton-. tan, (being a son of Mr.' S. Rumball, of Vancouver,) hut has in Vancouv- er for a number ofyears, where he: holds position an as G P i C. P. R. conductor. He went •da ten.:ta' Balsam.. Ont., last week, where he was married to tr. Mist -Lena, Disney, of that'plti'he. Picture in your mind a herd of cattle consisting of 8,300 kids and goats, 407 horses and colts, 'oo calves and 488 steers Then consider that these, are -required every day to .supply the leather f o r each day's output of Queen Quality Shoes. Prices $4, $4:50, $5.00 Oea Complete ranges • in all ,•styles `of FELT and RUBBER FOOTWEAR Moccasins 50c .to 0 �L, 5. SnOW . Shoes s .$2 to $3.50 TVVill- anis Lein a.s: An Felt Lined Boot ' . s. k Kant_ I�rack 'and•: rant • y Rubbers Repairs while you wait re d • Jaeksou• 0LIttTON ' .7"/ Learing Tows dale OUR GREAT LEAVING TOWN SALES is still•. in full swing, and Dr . ;Goods, • Clothing, B and Shoes are all being sacrificed in order that . . December may see our whole stock turned into cash, Read the few 'price reductions' below; as it will give you scale idea of the money you can save by purchasing here during the balance of the month alto 75c Dress Goods and Silks, to clear at,.42c W. Sateen Underskirts, to clear 12 o Oxford Shir.tings to clear at ..... Oc' S3.75 Wool Blankets to clear at ..., .$2.90 Men's $1O Overcoats to clear at...... Men's $12 Overcoats to clear at., .,........$8 00 Men's 25c Sox,to clear at .. ... , .,:........,,,20e Men's 25c Braces to blear. at Menest 25 and 85e Ties to clear at.. ......... Melee 50a Workbag Shirts to elear a . ,y lS t ..Y rtY.��/ (� Men's 50a fleece tined and wool Underwear 0 'Women a Fe 4C . . It i31ii►pera to clear And a full range of rity Goods, 1Vten's' and :Boy's Clothi>�ig v and Furnishings, and our full stock of, Boots and Shoes to be cleared at cost. -TOMS Of Sato Strictly Cash. r, msteel Bros• 1 CLINTONNEW j th `e .Passion Pial is on at Majeitic 014/11TON, ONT., DEC„ 7,1.6pS �' 1LQcal Notices. le seriously ill.. RIOnaR» IU,—Town Han, Cllntou„Ian. 445. IIOLJ OUNINex1, 414,Exarosoice, Clinton, watiTED—Turkeys. Ducks and Geese, ars* picked. Realest prices paid, - OANTI;II.JN //BOR., Clintda. CG O lIF wee.. Nally Happy Returns We regret to hear MissSybilQourtice hiRev', Josiah Greene passed his 75th s. tie good ' many more yet. DR. OV.ENUoondon, Surgeon, Ocu- list, Specialist, will be at W, 8. R. Holmes' Drug store, on Friday, leo.. 18th. Glasses properly fitted, deafness catarrh and failing eyesight, treated, Hours U to 4 p.m. Picture Framing Pictures of all klnds:freaued at reduced prices for tho mummies holidays, brine thein in early Wa EEn's FURNITURE STORE. Ciinipn. LOCAL NEWS. TAE TAXBS— Out of over $10,000 on the Collector's Roil, a1l but about o1' M00 r have been Colle tor�hTh s is a little more than Is usuallyoutstanding� by this date, and the extra 5 per cent will be added thereto, DEA.Tlj OF MI•tg, M(LI&OD—Men. tion was made last .week cif the illness of the family' of Mr. D. McLeod, with typhoid fever ; on Friday Mrs McLeod succumbed'to. her illness ; her death is particularly sad, leaving, as it does, a family without •a mother's, protection and care.. BOWLING CLUB'.SUPPER The annual supper of the Clinton Lawn Bowling Club, will' be held at the Graham Rouse on Friday evening,it being provided by the members living south, of Ontario, and Huron Streets, These events. are occasions of con'sicter- at1Ie pleasure, and the' nletnbers look' fo rward with anticipation "to an even- ing of. solid enjoyment. °LOSE CALL—:..The. young 'soh of .dr Money Finch had a' very narrow escape from being • run over on. Wed- nesday noon. He Was running across the str et not t noticinga rig In and not hearing approachf g g the warnings of his comrades, was knocked down just in front of the •.cutter, ' The 'horse managed to• avoid tramping on him, and was stopp.d just in time to Pre- vent win; t likely• would have:been serious injury_; • ' WEDDED AT THE PARSONAGE On Wednesday evening, Mr. Henry i�'.acoc1l;,•;of the London Road, a Vliss ;Sarah Nott, daughter of Mr. .1 Nott. of Tunkersmith, were 'marrie • he parsodaae of Ontario Street Meth •.dist Church. Both' are"' wall known end popular, young people,.' who have he good wishes of.a large circle of friends for their future happiness. Af- ter the wedding a_ reception wo$..ten- dered them at the home cf the lbride's parents, Mr and Mrs Jar. Noir. We lain in wishing them long life Land h ,guineas, • : . HARD LINES --Mr.- Q. - , • a I+;dmun d late of Tuckersinith, has .been having pretty hard, experience since ;he went. west a few months ago. ',He located,at Saskatoon, and'` had just got nicely started. in . the dray business when blood poisoning in hisarinlaid him off; the , aiinient. went to his'head;, and •it was necessary to send .him to Retina s A tum. fromwhich y•hereturced home a few.days since, During his absence his •.wife and sever/ children were:: all laid up with .typhoid fever, so that• the experience: of the .entire family -was very discouraging. A•TOWN. MAP—Mr J Ades Fowler 'of Gadeadh, has prepared; a. map of the town which will more than "fill long.felt want,". as the last . map was got out, about 45 years: ago. It is about 4x(ilk feet, and shows not only the. location of every lot in town, but also gives • its size, ;together with the location of every water tank, electric, hght,sidewalk and.draans in the place. It. is splendidly got up, while.: itt, coat to the town,aboutiS3O, is: practically nothing. It :will be. kept in the Clerk'a. office, and,will be very convenient'. for• referent e, . . The Sunny South was poorly patron. .zed on Tuesday. . Mrs, J. W. Moore entertained a few triode on Monday evening. We regret to learn that Mr Walter Ring is seriously ill with inflammation of the nerves, TbeOlinton Flour Mille are. now i"nn- ping unlit midnight again, owing to an increased supply of grain. Alex Campbell, of.. riowick,. aged 84 years, was added to the House of Re. fuge inmates, on Wednesday. The eldest son of Mr Bradshaw been seriouslyoill for several days, we regret's not much better. Large quantities of rain are being marketed Iiere,Olintan being eneof the beat grain markets in this locality,. Mr Donald McKenzie,ot GoderichTp,. who met with a fatal accident.pnes4ay, was a cousin of Mr Charles Wallis The W` 0 T U will meet at the home of airs Moffatt, Princess St, on Friday afternoon of this week at S o'clopk, The Bowling Alley was opened last week, and appears to be well patroniz- ed ; it is in charge of Melvin (Graham, Messrs Walter, Val,.andE ishaTown. send clubbed to ether and .bought has and tram Mr, Wesley alker a handsome Doherty -piano, The Skating Rink was opened onSat. urday night, but the change of weath- er has prevented, any furtaer pleasure for the time being.• ' The sleighing has helped busines con. ty thin. a littletmore anowo down cold weather would help.. Mr Goorge.Welker suffered a severe strain an ben w moving vi t n to hise • re ':. gnew sl deuce on Mary St and basbeen' confln- ed to his' bed for a few days. Mr. E. Ball recently moved into the Mcllveen. house on Huron Street, and Mr Geo Walker' has moved into the hoose v •dated by blr Bail; on Mary St. Distr' ic:Deputy ' tr G d a Me n. Master, D t r. Cooper, of Seaforth,visited, the Mason- ic Lodge'here, on Friday evening last, bein • entertained at the close of the evening's business. The d d fellows of town will probably visit the house of Refuge sonxettme. between Christmas and New Years, and give . an •entertainment for the benefit of the inmates: , The 'Nov Era has been generously »4 l complimented on the excellence of its as. report of the Brimfield Presbyterian d at •.Church opening. furnished by our own correspondent at.that. place, fast week. Mrs D Ross,, of town, has had her share of affliction during the past year, having lost a nephew; a niece, and .a brother-in-law (Mr John Green, his son anddaughter) a.ughtex•)-and :her ttgtber; Mrs John Stewart, they all having died inside of a year, • kiss :D. Iiaga,n. the .clever:. and 'ex- tremely. o uta popular p arse P at I" C int n 0 IIos i p till tpr the last two and a half'. years, has completed, her course, and left to:day� for Iter homne'at mils Green where she will spend the 'holidays. , Miss Maednnald, of London, who has been visiting Mrs Thomas .McKenzie jr,, 'foe the past week, has returned - home. Mrs McKenzie, who has been ill far r same time;'is not •recovering'as' fast as her•friends would like to.see her, not yet being'able toget out . PRESENTATION The ;Wiartali Canadian has the foliowing,•,reference to a former ernployee;of the G.T. R. at Clinton, 'Whose wife will b e rt - membered as Miss Lottie Twigs :—. 'Upon the eve• of his depart- ure from town• .to' Porta,g. la Prairie,.a few ladies. and a number of the citizens met at the; residence of Mr. Qobt. Laurie last Friday evening,_.and presented Mr and Mrs Laurie with an addresq,aceompanied by a gold' .cane tor. Mr Laurie and a. silver tea service, to Mrs.` Laurie,..whfch'had been most generously and gladly given by the citizens of the town. After the presentation had been made, Mr Laurie made • 'a';Most appropriate• reply, in Which he showed that he reciprocated' the friendship shown. Otherspeeche were r made all � ' ,nh armo' n y with -the address, and then refreshments were served. • REV MR RICE SUCCUMBS Rev. 3 3 Rice, ..Methodist chaplain of the General Hospital Toronto, died in that institution Monday afternoon, Mr Rice was struck by a Parliament -street caras he was passing Gerrard street on his way. to' the hospital, .He 1 was thrown 20 feet, his skull fractured,and be was carried into the' hospital un- conscious, Mr Rice was 78 years of age and had been superannuated for two years. He !'eaves a widow and two daughters Mrs T Hook,Rathnally avenue,and Mrs.E'lower of Indianapalis Xnd, He had also two sons; Edgar Rice, Cottingham -street, and another in the Canadian .lTorthwest, Just be- fore the' union of the Bible Obviation and. Wesleyan Methodists, Mr Rhee pastor of the B. 0 church in Clinton,. and is well retnembered by the older people of • town. Re' and Rev W Wade were both ordained at the sante time. BEI�TEPIT CONCERT -» The Town Hall on Friday evening, January 1st. should be crowded to the doors, not only because one of the very Best en- tertainments and the largest number of people are taking part, -but because the proceeds' of the same will be spent in such a goodcause;every cent will he spent for charity. Nobody is charging for their services, and Home extra goo talent fromToronto will be here in ad. di,tion to this. A 30 minute show will footing be put on or scone funny' and amusingMarsh pictures, along with some local hits, A Mond contest starts next week • between 12' �potic young ladies, for tl prize donated by a Jubks gentleman in town divided into the Ford, 4 wards, The 3 ladies selling the iuost be am tickets in the ward they represent will same each be awarded a good prize. Which lord is going to win P 1•'Ve will in ad• dition to this,•give a Sias months sub- ecription to anynian, woman, or child who will Gall at our office or send us a postcard guessingthe ' timber or 'nearest numer of tickets that will be sold in this ward contest. 'it costs you uperat nothingtlto guess,and it's worm trying, ' deal w �VIiss Lillian Coats, recently .of ton. hat/ been appointed Soprano Solo- ist:r.t the Talbot .St, Baptist Church; London,' being chosen out of, twelve singing candidates, and; fifty written, ones. some of whom were teachers of -vocal music. This is highly compli mentors, both to Miss Coats, and her teacher. Mrs Mcaardy-Smith.' • Er. John Lasham, of Londeshoro, was in and renewed Ins subscription to the: New Era this week, a fact that is significant, heeause he has done this for oyer thirty ;years..and , in 'all that, time': we have .never beenable. to per. suede hint of the error of his ways,and induce hint' to vote' on the right side. fie is an omnivorous reader, taking nor. Less than 15 papers. We wish we had many -more subscrieers wpo are just as prompt. ' 0A.TTLE -• On Saturday last W. Dodds shipped a, car of stock to.'Toron.; to:;.S H Smith one car, and OReid two Cars, : • • CARPET PET BALI`S—On Dec. 3, the -I. 0.. F. Members beat the 0. 0. F. by a score of !I2 to 30,. and. on Dec. 10, the •C O 'F.defeated the A 0 F by a spore of 37 to 14. The nett game is for Thurs. day evening between the_W 0 W and I 0 F. • BOUGHT THE ELEVATOR.—Mr, W. G. Smyth, who has had the Stan- dard Elevator under leas... e for some tnne,has bought the same frons the es- tate of R Irwin, paying $24.00 therefor. It is a cheap property, having original- ly cost a great deal more, and is,espec. tally suitable for storehousepurposes, GOOD POULTRY. --The local. Poul- try Ass'n. has•secured the rooms: for. . inerly used. as a Chinese Laundry, on Huron St. Their first meeting therein was held Wednesday evening, with good attendance and a few good birds, Am satin will 11 be' 'e1 g held Saturday evg., and all members are asked to attend, Bring your best birds, PRIZE WINNERS -4. GUELPH.— At the live stock show last week, 'Mr. John Barr, of HuIlett, got lst prize. for Shorthorn steer, 2 years old:; 4th for Shorthornsteer1 yr old ; 3rd for grade cow ; and 3rd for. grade steer, li, Smith, Exeter, got gad for Shorthorn steer d Shorthorn heifera,A J Grigg, Clin- ton and burst Bros,, 'Colborne, were also prize winners in the poultry class, COUIsUJIL— Fhe statutory meeting of• the town Council was held on Monday evening. The Treasurer's statement was received and ordered to be printed. The bylaw granting a license to the Bowling Alley allows the same to be kept open until 1i p in. while the billiard • root is required to close at 10.30.. At a Previous meeting of ()aunail this was pointed out as un. , fair to the latter, the contention. being that both should be upon tbe same . as regards time limit. Mr. all appeared at the ouncil on ay, in bis own intere , when a n was introduced "by Councillor on and seconded b Councillor that the- BilliardRoom bylaw ended so as to lace it on the' basis as the. lowlitig Alley. Councillor Smyth opposed the motion strongly, and was the only one who voted Against it, the ;yeas being Messrs Gibbings, Taylor, Ilearn,Jack. eon, and Ford; While the Motion carried, ft was' tacitly understood that it could only relate to this yours ton. as the new Council may ith the matter as it ,sees fit, rthday on V'riday last, Re looks to With TheTeachers,. The Trustees of S. S. No, 0, Grey',i have engaged Frank Soott, lleafortb, as teacher for the coming year. Mies. Dowd, Oarlow,haa tendered ber ?resignation and intends to leave at the • epd of the terms. Miss L Hartleih•hae secured the pos•• ition.as school teacher for S. S. No. 4,. Bronson Line, Bay. The trustees of S: S, No, 2, Goderich a.saroeyar Foster, engaged for Olive home le at Sheppardton, A L,'astcott, of Manuatawa,bee been enga ed. as principal of Blyth school in place of Mr, Stalker, who goes. to Wingham, His salary will be $750, Mise Sylvia Seel, who is teaching. near Fordyce, East Wawanosh, is re-„ engaged at an advanced salary, , She has taught -in thatschool for the past six. years. 1steshaceratslubc her poiionatehthepli school nearRapnie's Mills,on the Baby - Ion Line, Hay. and Miss Mabet.Sparks bas been engaged for the coming year. I T'S MINK • THINK and consequent worry when you don't know what to buy for Christmas, Perchance an inspection of our stock with all its variety and ' freshness,' perhaps: more. departments und°cr one roof than an :�wher will „ i anyWhere else in townW l help you o decide. We solicit you inspect on'and if 0 pleas S you; Your .Patronage. The County Committee meeting of the .M 0 A at Clinton Tuesday even- The ing was held in the rooms •a t* p.0 -i 1.L t he rear Co.t of the Ro qal Bank. There wawa good Often the Cbepest. ' attendance and everything was found Always thy BGSt.. in good cgnditon, Branches have been established in variousparts of the coun- ty and.goorl work is being done. Mr. Cunene addressed the meeting. 9 .. ®{Rt Ike/ Joa-z-Ag•. 41‘.(- e WEMAPSEA, _ S PC L' . IAhTY LADIWEAR NOVELTIES G 4, Line p. Ha e xc e17• Collars, �ll • k S, ..Skirts, Belts, etc. e. re a all ready for; the Christmas rush, with the larkest stoch of sensible Christmas iftsr in town.g • g Each year• the demand •for something that the receiver Wear. • . •.: •:� •' �” is growing. This season we have . made a cars • w ,�,r e SPECIAL 'effort to fill that.want: ; :.a� , as a glance; .oven.. • the. followin g sensible�ift lit will s convince you. Shop.•ea.rly, if possible, and avoid the last minute . rush. Linen Handkerchiefs A Linen handkerchief : isalp ways a very•aoceptable gift to a lady. We. have ' a great yilriety to choose frown in Lace and Ern- broidery edge. ' Each 10c' u to $1.50 children's Handkerchiefs.— ke rchYefs::. • • •' • Children's Fancy Picture .Handkerchiefs, animals, play grounds, etc., at ::'� for 5e' and 5c each. Mand Sags Ladies' Leather hand ' , newest styles, . .. Prom'54c up to $3.50 t . . 1 Ask to see our :Special. at E10c .Si lk Waist$ Ta lo'r-made Silk Waists are the correct,. thing • this season, See our range of stripes, in blue, black and tan, with the. new ruching collar, • at • $3,25; ' • , Perrin errin Cves •': Gloves make a very handsome gift, always worn. We are agents for the •,celebrated• • ' Perrin. Cloves; every pair guaranteed; all shades and sizes in stock . . • at $t. $1.25 and $t:60 Fancy Umbrellas Bags, in all the very 11Xen's and 'Women's Umbrellas, with fancy handles at pearl and rolled gold name plate on, specially bought for giftgiving from $1.50 up to $5.80 Hem's. and Women's Fine Furs Men's anti Women's fine Furs, ' of all kinds • Ruffs, •Stoles, . Muffs,. Caps, Gauntlets, Fur gu litiedarantCoats., Coon Coats, etc..: Eery piece eed Prices to Suit all Purses: Linen ::DO :hies, etc. • A complete range of Pure Linen Table Cloths, separate; or by. the yard. Table Napkins, Doi1- e lies, Shams,',Toweis, etc,,, . : at all prices. Silk. and .He • t , a herbloom kirts Ladies' Pure Silk and Heatherbloom Underskirts, boxed separ- ately, thevery newest styles; especially got- ten u p' f 0.r gift giving irons $2.00 to $T,410 At•'the Mens Store Men's Fancy Shirts A. very useful present for man would be a :Fancy Shirt.. Always useful and, acceptable, Ottr range is complete in color and designs, front 75e up to $1.60 Silk �I'iea ,.,.. and Mufflers Men's Silk Ties, in all the newest shapes and colorings Irwin 25e up.. Mon's Silk Mufflers, in fancy colore, made up ready -to wear, or Randkerehief styles, from .25c up to $3,08.. " Men's IBraces Men's Panty Bravest hi separate holies, fnz gift giving, the very newest colorings at due. Men's \Collars..at d Ours 15c and 20e 1�