The Clinton News-Record, 1910-04-14, Page 1The Clinton
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31ut Year
CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL I4th, 1910
Whole Number 1025
Huron County and the Town of Clinton First --the Outside World Afterwards,
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No matter whett-
er you a low
priced, a guarantee
that it will give
satisfaction goes
with it,
We evade no re-
$ponsibility in our
watch _selling, If
it is not what we
say, bring it back.
Every o n e that
buys here must be
satisfied,
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Yiellgar
Clinton
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Interest allowed on Savings Accounts at highest current rates.
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We believe we know a thing or two about
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We., have had the exper-
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We select •our woolens
and contract with the Jack-
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make nothing • but Bay's
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of Boy's Suits •as good as
they could be made; You
will find our Boys' Clothes
are a• little tastier, nattier,
more durable and please the
boys batter than most Boy's
Clothes shown. Prices from $I.90 to $I0.00.
The different gradesand styles are now
ready, and ve certainly have sotnething excel:).
tionally good to show parents for the
Beat in Boy's Suits looking.
THE MORRISH CLOTHING CO.
"A Square Deal for Every Man"
APPOINTED GUARDIANS.
Owing to the continued illness of
Mr. S. H. Smith application was
made before Judge 'Doyle
on Satur-
day
ur-
day and his honor appointed Mrs.
Smith and Mr. G. D. McTaggart
guardians of the estate.
TWO BICYCLES STOLEN.
On Thursday evening last two bi-
cycles were stolen from the rack at
Mr. A. Turner's emporium. They
belonged to Fred,Cutler of The
News -Record staff and Ogle 1Vlfller.
The former's wheel had "Cadet" on
the name plate; and bright red rims
and a black frame.
DIED IN. CALIFORNIA.
The sad news was received on Fd -
day last of the death of Mrs, J. B.
Carter whieh tool( place in the City
hospital, Sacramento, Calif., where
she underwent an operation, Tho de-
ceasedwas f"
a daughter o Mrs. Whit-
tington and sister of Mrs. John. Ford
and Mrs. S. Lawrence of town,
DELEGATE THREE TIMES.
The members of Court Maple Leaf
have again elected Mr. Harry Glazier
as their delegate to the High Court,
which maets in Montreal In June.. As
thisis the third time Mr. Glazier has
been chosen for this honor it can
lot
but imply that the brethern have
every confidence that he. will wo'tleily
represent them.," . .
REAL ESTATE CHANGE.
Mr, R. Fitzsimons has bought Mr,
Fred: Hill's residence on. Victoria
street, the price being in the neigh-
borhood of $1500. The place is well
situated and :will suit Mr. Fitzsimons
nicely and Tht 'News -Record . express-
es the wish that our worthy citizen
and family, may there enjoy . many
happy years.
Mr..•Hill will move to the residence
on Townsend street which has been
occupied by . his brothel, Mr. Bert,
:Hill, who is now one of the represe!n-
tativcs of the Doherty. Piano and" Or-
gan Co. in Winnipeg.
GOING FROM DAKOTA.'.
Mr:: Will. Eagleson . ' of Aberdeen,
South Dakota, was in town. last Fri,
day,. as :buoyant and optiinistio as
over. He came over: for the express
purpose of rebuilding thecettago 'of
his parents at Bayfield and he took
over from Clinton several loadsof
builders' supplies:. When he finishes
the job the parental hump Will be as
cosy a oneas there is in breezy Bay-
field. •
Mr. Eagleson says there is a . big
mevenient from the Dakotas` into Can-
a.d'an territory and that there. .is
qu4'e an exodus even from the Aber,
dcc:i district. His, brother, Mr. Wil-
son Eagleson, took a party. of pros-
Iicc•tive settlers into Alberta and will
likely be at the headof other parties
as the :season.'ad:vances: •
Anotlier brother, Mr. 'John .Eagle-
son, who has farmed for many years
in Dakota, has homesteaded in. Al
berta. ":
DEATII' OF JOHN ERICKENDEN. .
. Mr. John. 13rickendea, . who passed
away on Friday last after an illness
of : a couple of: weeks, • was horn in
the village of Upstreet, 'Kent;; Prig.;
in February, 1836. • He was married
to his now bereaved wife in 1856, and
• they. immediately carne to Canada,
settling in Toronto, where they re-
mained six years, coming to. Clinton
inS.
•1 62In1872 Mr. Brickenden
bought a farm in Hullett• and farmed
there for 20 years when he sold out
and moved into' town again, to the
house on Rattenbury street where he
died. Deceased had always enjoy-
ed the best of health until stricken
with the illness' which carried him
off. . Mr: Briekenden was a lifelong
member of the Methodist ehureh; have
ing been converted in England in
1852, when hejoined the Primitive
Methodists and he remained ••a cote
sistent mesnber' of the Metho-
dist church all his life, He was, one
of the oldest members' of : Ontario
street church and had acooptably fill-
ed ,tho offices of Sunday school :super-
intendent, class -leader and member of
the trustee and quarterly boards. .As
his pastor remarked at the funeral
service on Sunday afternoon, "An-
other goodman has gone to his re-
ward." Deceased was a Liberal in
politics, but, being .of a quiet dis-
position, he took no active part in
either municipal or federal politics.
Mr. Bricicenden leaves, besides his
wife, a family of one son and. three
daughters : Mr. Geo. Brickenden,'sen-
ior member of the wholesale firm of
I3rickenden & McCrimmon; London ;
Mrs, W. 0. Rodaway, Stapleton ;
Mrs. Jacob 'Taylor of town and Mrs,
C. 13. Adair of Midland.
The funeral, which was conducted
by Rev. T. W. Cosens, took placo , on
Sunday afternoon, a brief private ser-
vice being held at the house, follow.
ed by, a service in the church, interr-
neent taking place in Clinton cemet-
ery. The pallbearers, who were all
old friends and church associates for
many years, were : Messrs. David
Tiplady, John Gibbings, henry Plum -
steel, Jas. ,Stevens, Harriston Wiltse
and J. Lovett. The floral tributes
were very handsome, consisting of a
wreath from the ,family ;, one' from
} the :deceased's Sunday morning class ;
one from the Bible class, a cress
from Trustee Board, a'spray from Mr.
and Mrs. John G•ibbings,, and a very
beautiful spray from the firm of
13rickenden & • McCritnmon, London.
Among those present froma, distan e
at the funeral were : Mr. and Ws,.
Geo. 13rickenden and son Arthur, of
London, and Messrs. Thos. ant' rt.
I3tiekenden of Toronto, nephe of
the deceasod.
THE LOCAL MARKET,
Wheat 51.04 to $1.06.
Oats 85e to 39e.
Peas 80 to 82c.
Barley 45e to 50c.
$utter 21c to 22e.
Eggs 18c to 19e.
Live Hogs $9.10.
WEDDING BELLS.
A quiet marriage was celebrated at
eleven a. iii. on Tuesday at the On-
tario street parsonage by Rev. T.
Wesley Cosens when Mr. Albert Nor-
man Hanna, Seaforth, was married
to Miss Gladys Isabel, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Switzer of
Tuekersmith. Mr. and Mrs. Hanna
leave this week for Swift . Current,
Sask:, near which place Mr. Hanna
has been engaged in farming. May
health, wealth and prosperity attend.
the happy couple in their western.
hone.
"BILLY" KING MARRIED,
The Hamilton Herald ' contained the
following reference to Mr. W. L.
Icing, son of Mrs. W. G. Smyth of
Clinton :
"Yesterday afternoon the employees
of the:M'eeharical department of the
Herald gathered in theproof room
and presented to Mr. • W. L.. King,
one of their fellow workers, a leather,
covered rocking chair, on the occasion
of his 'marriage. James L. Bonner,
chairman of the chapel, made a
speech wishing :Mr, King . and his
bride long life .and happiness, after
which he made the presentation. Al-
though taken by surprise the recipient
managed to find words to express his
gratitude,"
SUNDAY'S LECTURE.,
A. fair audience assembled in the
town hall on Sunday afternoon .list
to hear Mr. 1 ..•D. Sexton of. Brook-
lyn, N. Y., discourse: upon • the "sub-
sub-
ject of "The Living and the Dead ;
Their Future. Hopes," . Mr. Sexton
belongs to the sect called Millennium
Dawners and advanced the doctrines
held by that body. The principal one
on which he discoursed on Sunday
was thatthere is no hell, and that
heaven is not reached until alter the
millennium, until then ` .the grave
holds the dead; after that everybody
gets a fresh chance; and the wicked
aro finally exterminated. Mr. Sexton
is a pleasing speaker and held the
attention of the audience for . over
an hour:
•
GENUINE HQBQIS
• Two hoboes who.gave Montreal as
their place of abode and their names
as " Thomas Graham and John, Gibson
made free with' Grand Trunk properri
ty at the diamond on Sunday even-
ing last •and were locked .up '. by,
Chief Wheatley. Pending •tho arrival
of :tdie Chief, •Alex, .Mitchell, the,
freight agent, held the hoboes byfear
of his revolves:: with which he "cover-
ed thein. The itinerants spent the
nightin the cooler and the next a.: ni.
the p..ln. ';sentenced them to thirty
days 'in Castle .Griffin and Sergeant:
Welsh escorted them thither by first
train, •.
For confirmed hoboes' a countygaol
is too.easy and eomfortable.a lodging
place;
•
ON1, ST:- CHURCH'
•
The League held a reception service
on: Mondayevening, • when. eight new
members r • • received. wee recei ed. This was
followed . by the annual election of
officers, which resulted as follows
Hon. President --R •v.
e T. W, Cosens:
President. -Miss Minnie Ker. ' 1
1st Vice:Pres ,--1Miss H. Courtice.
2nd Vice -Pres. -Miss Della Taylor.
3rd Vice -Pres. -Mrs. ".W.. S. Downs.
4th Vice -Pres, -Adam McMurray.
Rea: Secretary_Harold Pickett..
Treasurer. -Do Witt Cosens.
Cor -Secretary. ---Miss R. Pickett:
Pianist. -Miss Elva .Wiltse,
Assistant: -Miss Emma Lavis,
Sunday will ,be anniversary Sunday
in connection with the 8, S.,: Rev
Dr. Dougall of Goderichy:will preach
In the afternoon there will be.
an open ' session of the school.
On Monday evening there will be
lecture by Dr. Dougall on "Lien Hur,"
illustrated by lantern views.
Rev. Mr, Cosens will 1111 the • pul-
pit of North street church, Goderieh
on Sunday,
At the annual meeting of the Jun-
ior League held on Friday evening
last the following officers were elect-
ed
Superintendent, Mrs, (Rev.) Cosens
President, Elmer Beacom.
1st Vice, Olive Cole.
• 2nd Vice, Grace Walker.
3rd Vice, M. Judd,
4th Viice, Cela Beacom.
Secretary, Lulu Howe.
Treasurer, Fred. Thompson. • .
At the annual meeting of the
Ladies' Aid the. following officers
were erected :
President, Mrs. Jacob Taylor.
1st Vice, Mrs, II. Wiltse.
2nd Vice, Mrs. Janet Srnith.
Rec.-Secretary, Mrs. R. B. Carter,
Treasurer, Mrs. John Gibbings,
The annual meeting of the W. M:
24. was held on. Tuesday evening when
the following officers were elected :
Ilan. President, --Mrs. S. Oriels
Prosident,-Mrs. (Rev.) Cosens.
lst Vice. -Mrs. E. G. ('ourtice,
2nd Viee,-Mrs, T. Kearns.
3rd Vim—Mrs. Janet Smith.
Ree, -Secretary. -Mrs. W. Manning.
Cor. -.Secretary, -Mrs. S. 0. Rath -
well.
Treasurer. -Mrs. James Steep.
Superintendent Systematic giving.
-
Mrs. R. J. Miller.
Mrs. Cosens was appointed delegate
to the Bran& meeting to be held in
Windsor, and Mrs. Rathwell to tho
District Convention to be held in
Blyth.
THE WATER PRESSURE.
Councillor A. T. Cooper said to
The News -Record on Tuesday :
"The standpipe holds 100,090 gal-
lons from which three lines of hose
will draw 400 gallons per minute of
$4,000 gallons in an hour. The Pre-
sure
r,;essure from the standpipe is, there-
fore, sufficient for .fire -fighting pur-
poses for at least an hour and a
half before the power house pressure
need be palled upon." •
A SOCIALIST SOMEWHAT,
Mr. D. G. McLaugblin of Aberdeen,
South Dakota, who with his wife
spent several weeks the past season
with Clinton friends, sends. The News -
Record copies of Aberdeen daily pap-
er which contains reports of Social
istie victories in Milwaukee hence
Dave's desire that we should see
them. Be doesn't care a continental,
as he might say himself, for Republi-
can or Democrat but enthuses at
once
when Socialism is discussed.
THE CANADIANS WIN.
The most exciting game in the car-
pet ball competition was that of
Monday night when the. Orangemen
trimmed the Woodmen, winning by
eight points. The former have been
playing • in great form and during
thecloseseries of the seri s went up -from•.,
last place until now they are tied
with the Independents and Choppers
for second prize. Ilad they struck
the pace a little earlier the Can-,
adians would have had to work still
harder• to retain the lead.
By winning the Cup for the second
time it now becomes the property of
Court Maple Leaf. They also win the
clock, and theShieldpresented by
Mr. C. I'.'.• Dowding, local .manager of•
Molsons Bank.
The series which must be arranged
for second prize will be an: exciting
one,
The standing of the teams is as'
follows : .
.0. 0. F.
• J. 0. F.
• A..0. F.
•' W, .O. W.
Won
a.
8
7
8
•L, O: L. 8
WESLEY CHURCH.
A temperance program was render-
ed; at League on Monday. evening, the
meeting being lead by.' Miss Jennie
Stevenson. The meeting next •, week
will be in charge of the social cone-
mitten, when something unique • in
the way ot, a social, program' will be.
;carried out.
On Friday afternoon last the .senior
and junior Leagues held a Japanese
tea and bazaar' in the school 'room.
There were a umber of fancy articles
oliered for sale, also candy and home-
made .cooking. The booths were pre
sided over by the juniors, who • were
aireyed inkimonas,• with high -dress-
ed . and".fiower-Bedecked hair, and wlio
made very cute and .dainty little Jap-
anese • ladles. Tea with • light• re-
freshments were served during the•af-'
ternoon, also by dainty •and attentive
Japanese maidens. Proceeds•' of tea
and . sale amounted'' to somewhere
about $25, which goes towards the
Forward :Movement. • "
'The pastor will preach morning and
evening next • Sunday, •liras: morning'
subject . being: "Supplication for.' all
Saints," • evening, "Immortality."
The W. WI, S. will hold their annual'
meeting in the lecture.' room at
8
o'clock
this evening. All members are
requestedto attend as theelection of.
officers will takeplace.
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A .1 ESENTATION. .
Lost
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8
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8
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Yesterday evening Rev: C; It.. Gunne
and Mrs: Gtinne, ''Mrs. C. C. Rance,
Miss Bentley' and a few other mem-
bers of St,' Paul's congregation, . met
-at the home of Mrs; W. Jackson,
where Mrs. A. A. Hill had been a
guest to tea, and on behalf' of. the
congregation; and of the Young Lad-
ies' Guild, presented' Mrs. Hill with
a case of beautiful pearl -handled kniv-
es and forks, accompanied by an ad-
dress, read by the rector, expressing
the deep regret felt at the departure
of so willing andcompetent a mem-
ber of the congregation. Mrs. Hill
has alwaystaken a keen interest in
all the work of the church and has
been especially diligent in the we:rk
of the 'Y.L.G., of which she was pres-
ident, and her removal is a distinct
loss to St. Paul's. Mr. Hill - was
also always a willing worker in any
good cause and has been much missed
since his going away in the 'winter,
Their many friends both inand out-
side of St. Paul's congregation regret
their departure from town and wish
them prosperity in their new home..
The following is a 'copy of the . ad-
dress :
Mrs. A, A. Hill :
Dear Mrs. Ilill,-For somo time we
have known that it would ,not be long
until you would be removing from
Clinton and we have just learned
that the time , is nearer than we
thought. We therefore desire to take
this opportunity. of expressing the
sorrow which the members of .:St.
Paul's church feel at your departure.
We assure you that your willing aid
and helping hand will long be re-
membered by those engaged in the
various activities of the Church.
We beg your aeceptanee of the ac-
companying gift as a nark of our es-
teem and affection and we hope • that
,you and your husband may long be
spared to assist in the upbuilding of
our Blessed Lord's Kingdom upon
earth. We remain in behalf of St.
Paul's congregation.
Yours faithfully,
Signed : C. R. •Dunne, Rector ; Har-
riet Ranee, for Ladies' Guild ; Min-
nie A. Bartley, for Young Ladies'
Guild ; It. M. Bentley, for the Choir ;
1I. T. Rance, torr the Sunday school,
BAPTIST CHURCH.
Rev. C. J. Cameron of Toronto will.
preach next Sunday, April 24th, on
"Home Missions." Kr., Cameron is a
speaker of exceptionable ability and
has a most interesting subject and
all should take the opportunity of
hearing him. The pastor will preach
in the evening, taking as his subject,
"Christ the Precious One."
AND IN. THE MEANTIME ?
Mr. D. L. Macpherson, town clerk,.
said to The Nems -Record yesterday :
"It us not likely that a vote will
be . taken on the Water Commis-
sioners' question on May. 2nd,
There was no intention of having
the Commissioners take office until.
the beginning of next year in any ev-
ent. The bylaw will come up at the
December meeting and the vote for
Commissioners will be held at the
same time as for Mayor and. Council
in Januaryt
next."
STRICKEN WITII PARALYSIS.
A few days sago Mr M. Walker of
Winghanr was• stricken with paraly-
sis and subsequently he experienced a
second stroke which, owing to his ad-
varteed 'age of seventy-seven years,
has rendered his recovery doubtful.
His eight sons and one daughter;
cl o
Ja cs n patrol -'ser ens Al.at'o-
Os
,n g g
ode Hall, and Mrs.: J, E. Anderson,
Toronto ; :Thomas at Cookeville ;
Ilisha.and Isaac in East Wawanosh,
and Wesley and Geo. L. :Clinton,•
were •gathered. about the •bedside on
Thursday last, • but sines then the
stricken one has somewhat improved.
LITTLE LOCALS. -
The baseball season. has 'opened.
How does your sub. to the . News-,
Record stand ?
Mr. W. Walker has said five pianos.
arid two organs in the past five
weeks.
News -Record "subscribers will eon-
fer a favor by recommending it to
their friends.
A test of the waterworks plant was
held last Friday ; the pressure seem-
ed to be good, ..
Have Jou read the 'Good Roads By-
law -? and the Bylaw dealing with
the Electric Light franchise. •
Mr. A. Hooper recently paid Hugh.
Archer $$19.85, whocarried an. .acci-
dent policy, for injuries received by
a horse tramping on .his foot. -
Mr. V. Mason is making weekly
shipments. of live stack to the Toronto
Market. He distributes many thous-
ands of dollars in the twswlve. months.
Mr, John Scruton has retired from
the butchering business for the pres-
ent owing to the high price of stock•
and its. scarcity,
WILLIS CIH'URCH. •
Mrs. Larkin, Mrs. Govenlock and
Mr." and 'Mrs. Cowan carne:np from
Seaforth:on. Monday evening. and Ore
ganised :a Mission Band in connection
with, -Willie church, It is to be.knt)wn
as -'".The Pioneer Mission Band." Fol-
,lorvietr are the officers.: .
•Pion -President, Mrs..(Dr.) Stewart:
President, Mrs. J. 'McLeod,
1st Vice, Laurie Greig. -
• 2nd Vice, Marjorie• Chewers
Secretary, Hazel • O'Neil.
• Pioneer -Secretary, Jean .Seca. •
' Treasurer, Willa Hall:
Before the organization of the Band
a very pleasing program was given
by the . members of the Guild, con-
sisting of readings, recitations and
musical numbers, and refreshments
were served. •
Excellent serntons were preached • on
Sunday last by Rev. Mr. Hamilton of
Goderieh. '
Miss Edith Torrance, who left last
wok for Toronto, will be greatly
missed in the choir; as she was a
very faithful member. Another valu-
ed member is leaving. this week in
the person" of Mr. Glen Cook, • who
goes to Petrone. •
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A FAREWELL. • •
On Thursday, last about thirtyof
the lady friends of Mrs. Alex. Arm-
strong met at her home at efix-thirty.
and after partaking of " a sumptuous
repast; .which they had brought along,
order was ' called and Mrs. James
Sheppard read an address on behalf
of those present, and some others
who were unable to be there, ex-
pressing the deep regret felt at the
departure front town of the family,
expressing good wishes for their fu-
ture prosperity and asking Mrs. Arm-
strong to accept as a slight remem-
brance of her Clinton friends, a
handsome Methodist hymn book, and
a pretty fernspot. Mrs. Armstrong in
a few wards expressed her appresia-
tion oli the kindness of her Meads,
and her sorrow at separating with
the friends and associations of a
lifetime..
• Mr. Armstrong, havinga good post-
tion in Toronto, has been in the city
for a year or more, and having dis-
posed of their house the family • will
shortly remove there. The Arm-
strongs are good citizens and it is
with regret that we see them go.
Wesley church will be the losers, as
they . are members of that church
Mrs. Armstrong taking an active in
terest in the Ladies' Aid and all the
projects of the women of that cone
gregation.
HAPPENINGS IN SOCIETY.
Miss Daisy Middleton is entertain-
ing a number of her young friends
evening.
Miss Helen Doherty entertained the
members of the sewing club on Mon-
day evening.
Misses Cora and Grace Clulf were
at home to a large number of their
friends on Wednesday evening,
Personals.
Mrs; Shannon. is in Toronto this
c
wee1,
Mr, David Kyle, Kippen, was in town'
an 'Tuesda,
Mrs. ArchieyCosens and family left
on .Monday for Flint, Mich.
Miss Helen Little is indisposed this
week with an attack of la grippe.
Mr, Fred, Hill, Albert street, left
lastnesdayThursday for Saskatoon, Sask.
Mr. A. Barbar and family have re-
moved to Dresden, 'leaving on Wed-
. -
IVliss Dewar of St. Mary's, visited
her sister, Mrs. Jas. Fair, ov-
er Sunday.
Mrs. Ramsay of Plattsville, is visit-
ing this week with her mother, Mrs.
0, D. Gilchrist.
1VIr. and Mrs, Geo. Swartz visited
their son, Mr, Ed, Swartz, Goder-
ich the past week.
Miss Mabel Harland is confined to
the. house these days in consequence
• of a sprained ankle,
Mr. W. II, Cook who has been in
Toronto. for some months returned' •
• to town on Tuesday,
MMfiss Millie Halstead, Goderieh, spent •'
a few days the past week with her.
aunt, Mrs. Jcsh. Cook,
Miss . Edith Torrance left on Fztiday
last for Toronto where she
in-
tend takingi, }u se ion,
Mrs. W. II. Farquhar and Mrs. Thos.
• Fear of ilullett, visited M'rs. John •
Little, Queen street, this week.
Mr. and Mrs, G. W. Pinner, Toronto,
are visiting the latter's' parental
home, Mr.. and Mrs. C. I3artlifl's.
•leir. Albert :McBrien is now in Ed-
• ;neaten, Alta,, Mrs. Mel3rien ex-
pects to leave shortly to join him,
Miss Keane returned on Monday from
a very pleasant stayof a couple of.
nionths with Gorrie and Bluevale
friends,
Mr. Joseph Cook and daughter, NESS •
Alice, of ,Leadburii, woo 'guests • of
Mrs. Wm: Cools, .Princess street, '
last. week.
Mr, J. G, Medd, dd, who .has been i11
:for the past two• or three weeks, is
:improving .and expeets to be on
dutyy in a few days. •
Mr. Arthur. Tyndall,. who underwent
an .operation for appendicitis some .
little time.ago,• is, we are glad- , to
say, progressing •favorably,.
Miss Winnie O'Neil u, laid, 'off this .:
week with an attack of la grippe.
Miss .Ably • Howson has been taking
her place in the Hub grocery.
Mrs. • La'tornell L: and child .have: re -
tasted to thirr home. in .St. Thom
as after a visit of several weeks
with her' mother, Mrs. Combe.
Mrs.' James Finch visited friends in
Brussels last 'week 'and on her re- :•
-turn was accompanied by ?Vlrs, M
Finch w,ho • had Made a ; more ex
tended stay.
Dr: MacCalluna and .Mr. Adams ''of
Londesboro, were in town an Tues-.
day, and .Clerk Campbell and •Mr.
l3rafthwaite,. :of
the• sante place,,
were. in .yesterday.
kiss 'leo ct Goderieh township,• left.:
.this :week: for Tacoma, Wash,; and
Mr: •anal lMrs. Campbell of the- 2nd
of ,Stanley, left for. Fort William.
They were bdoked :through by . Mr. •
• W.'. Jackson. • - •
A Spring tonic.
.Pronusc not to spit on the side -
Walk. •:_ '
'. Resolve never to throw paper on
the streets.
1 "
If your"awning o d, torn or fad-
ed, get a new one;
• If your sidewalk,fence or gate needs
repairing, f,x it.
Illuminate the front of your store
in the 'business section.
Destroy the young weeds. that are'
starting on your property. •
If your advertising sign is old and
faded, take it downOr paint it.
If your store front, residence or
fence is dingy,. order it painted. -
Take all dandelions out of the lawn.
-they will spoil its beauty. . .
Burn all the rubbish .possible -allow'
no one to throw it anywhere.
Irrespective of the size of •your
house; make your lawn the finest,
Ask milkmen, 'grocery -men and : es -
pressmen to have ,their wagons pain-
ted:
Every -effort put 'forth or :, dollar
spent to improve our town's . appear-
ance will be returned two -fold.
Organize a "Block Improvement So-
ciety" and allow no weeds to grow
on the sidewalk area. or vacant pro
-
petty in your block. -Says an Ex-
change.
A Municipal Veteran Engages in Fire
•Insurance:
Mr. John Cox
as 'bten appointed director amt
agent of the Wawanosh Insurance
Company.