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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1887-12-02, Page 8elintOlt t117 PB...I,D. A,'3ff, DE,CEMi3ER gt. 1.887, LOCAL NOTICES. 1 quant ty ewioclt Lumber for sale. BEEsi,ur & Co. are giving bargains in Milli• near poet. Woollen Goods. _-oplendidHowie and Lot for Sale IrtQ1oap NING & S.COTT. Clinton, SCUQQL CH1 11EN.--As soones you get Ave cents, sail dddwn to the NEW ERA o9ios• midget a ruled SCRIBBLER. • CHANGE IN BUSINESS.—Great clearing pale of Furniture from now till 1st Jan., 1888 Goods must be sold. A. A. BENNETT, Red Rocker Furniture Store, Olinten. ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY.— The undersigned is agent for the Accident In- surance Co., of North America, the only company in Canada which does a purely ac- cident business. Only two contested claims in twelve years. Prompt payment of claims. A. O. PATTISON, G.T.R., Clinton. town ZU111.CL. MUCH NEEDED.—The recent rains have been yeritable God -sends to the people of this locality, who were mach inconvenienced by the scarcity of water. Even yet it is none too plentiful, OMITTED.—In our 'report of the building progress of the past, we ac- cidently omitted a .new house on King street, erected by Mr S. Copp, and very extensive improvements to the houses of Messrs T. C. Doherty and W. H. Simpson. TIME -TABLE CHANGES.—The fol- lowing changes in the departure of trains from Clinton station went into operation this week :—The evening train, west, leaves at 9.27; the after- noon train, east, at 4.20; and the afternoon train, south, at 4.15. PROPERTY.—Mr 'Thomas Walker, stone mason, has bought the acre and a half plot, owned by ivIr George Bowers, near the southern end of Noth St., paying something in the vicinity of $G00 for it. He has made agood bargain. If he sells the place he is living in he will build on this lot next summer. DISMISBED.—A government detec- tive, who has been working up the vitrol-throwing case at Norwich, in which Miss McMurchie, sister of Reeve McMurchie, of Clinton, was the victim, arrested a young man on suspicion, who was believed to be concerned in the affair, but he was able•to prove a satisfactory alibi, and was, therefore, dismissed. CEASED TO EXIST.—Not a few peo- ple in town will be pleased to know that the institution which has for a time existed here under the eupho- nius name of " Stock Exchange," but which is better known under the more expressive title of " Bucket Shop." has ceased to exist, the tele- - graphic instruments being removed, on Monday. It is said that the "busi- ness" has not been paying for some time. Mr Smith, we believe, will re- main in town for some time. DEATH OF A FORMER CLINTON1AN —There are many in thin town who remember Miss Fry, who for several `seasons managed the millinisry de- partment of the late John Hodgens, and subsequently took a position in Seaforth, and resigned that position only after she became Mrs Wilkinson, of Goderich."She resided with her husband in Winnipeg for some years, but lately made her home in Minnea- ppifs, where, after a long term of illness, she died about two mouths ' ago. She leaves one child. THREATENING LETTERS.—Mre W. Kitt complains that letters have lately been sent threatening her own life, and other members of the family, if she does not move from where she is • living. She knows no reason why these letters should be sent her, and - has a dimsuspicion where they come. from, and if any more are received, she intends appealing to the law for protection. Any one making threats of this nature, leave themselves open to very severe punishment, and they will find it a matter of self-interest to desist at once. FUNERAL OF ME BOLES.—Headed by the Doherty Band and employees of the Organ Factory, a very large number of persons followed the re- mains of the late John Boles to the cemetery, on Friday last, the pall- " bearers, being Messrs W. Doherty, J. Thompson, G. E. Pay, W. Cooper, J. C. Detlor, and Jas. Young. Mr Boles had an insurance of $5,000 on his -life, in the Confederation,and the energetic agent, Mr R. Manning, of Exeter,was in town this week, making prepara- tory arrangements for the payment of the-sa-Me. - AN AGE OF INVENTIONS. — We knew it would come. The announce- ment has been made that a paper eoflln bas been invented and put upon the market. A man may now build a house of paper, eat his dinner on paper plates, wipe his face with a paper handkerchief, buy his.wife a paper piano, and go to his g:ave in a paper coffin. The coffin may be'paid for with a piece of paper and the death published on another piece. There aro few things more useful than paper, especially if it is about the size and get up of the NEw ERA, or has marks on it like this—r5. - HURON LIVE STOCK ASSOCIATION. —When the old Live Stock Associa- tion passed out of existence there was a small balance in the Treasury, which has been distributed among the original shareholders, as the follow- ing circular from the Secretary ex- plains, wi ich says : — The money would have been paid long ago, but I have had a good deal of difficulty in procuring the names of the parties who, according to the resolution of the Association,are entitled to receive it. The amount to be distributed is $32. The following are the parties amongst whom I have divided this amount:—James Biggins, M. McTag- gart, H. Snell, John Cumming, John Mason, A. Elcoat, Wm. Dixon, Chas. E. Mason, Leonard Hunter, Samuel Hunter, E. Holmes, A, McD. Allan, W. J. Biggins, Thomas Russell,John Washington, Thomas G. Bell and Thomas Moon. The late Treasurer, . Mr McLean, of the Expositor,modest- ly adds (--"T paid my share of the assessment with the others, but as the money has lain so long in my hands, I have not deducted my own share in the distribution." No one, we are sure, would have found any fault if Mr McLean bad kept the whole amount, as he performed the duties of Secretare gratuitously. t$ibbeu, of' the Duron road, £Iullett, was taken to (,oderich on Monday, owing, to her being'or unsound sound. She will be removed to IQgclof as soon es there its an opening for her. BAD FALL, --Oa Thursday even- ing, when the streets were most per- plexingly ellppery, Mr Chris. Dick- son bad the misfortune to slip down twice, spraining his right arm so se- verely that he has not been able to use it since. HOLIDAYs.—Christmas this year falls on Sunday, and the municipal nominatlona will be held on the fol- lowing day, which will doubtless be observed as a publip holiday. The polling will take place on January 2nd, 1888—also a public holiday. " DUNNERS."—Tbe time of year is drawing nigh, when the business men of Clinton will be sending out their accounts. We have a large stock of hill heads, statements, &c., which we will print and put in pads in quanti- ties to suit, at very reasonable prices at the NEW ERA office. We pad all work requiring it free of charge at the NEW ERA officer CONVERTED TO A HOME Rt One of of the most prominent Conserva- tives in town,a man hitherto strongly opposed to Mr Gladstone, expressed his conversion to Home Rule princi- ples on Tuesday, and stated it as his belief that in a very short time Mr Gladstone would sweep England al- most from one end to the other. We are pleased to know of this person's " change of heart," and hope his pre- dictions concerning Gladstone may prove correct. MUNICIPAL.—Although there is only another month before the muni- cipal election takes place, there is not the faintest perceptible rumor concerning any possible municipal aspirants. The present council has either performed its duties with en- tire satisfaction or people have lost interest in muuicipal affairs. While there has been no special work this year to cause an unusual stir, the general duties of the councillors have been performed with a view to the public interest, and therefore, there is little, if any,room for fault finding. From present appearances it is al- together likely that no opposition will be offered any of the present council- lors—from the Mayor down—if they desire re-election. COUNTY COUNCIL.—The December meeting of this body commenced its sittings yesterday (Thursday) after- noon, and as there are no very weighty questions to come be'ore it, further than settling up the general transactions of the year, the members are likely to get home again by Saturday evening. Generally the council has taken tour days for each session ; a saving of at least $200 will be effected by the change. By the decision in the case of Frontenao county, provision will have to be made to meet the expenses of work- ing the Scott Act. The fines levied have hitherto been deposited to the credit of the Licens3 Commissioners, and they will likely be turned over now to the County Treasurer, and out of this amount the expenses of working the Act will be' paid. We understand that there is more than enough money from fines to pay the claims of the License Commissioners in each riding, but in case there should not be, the county has now no option but to meet the deficit. 1, `. X4r4,-The other ,day Ur V k . $ibben, of the Huron road, fi petit, fell, from a scaffold, striking on hie arm, whish• 5getained a very severe sprain. OleARirx:-.-Mr Ssarle,as Treasurer of the Thanksgiving Charity fen, called a meeting `of the town minis- ters, at the Council Chamber, on Monday, when suitable arrangements were made for the disposition of the fund - FOR ENGLAND.—R. Howard, of Blyth, took passage this week for London, England, where he will spend the winter. He was booked by the "Allan Line" by W. Jackson, who has lately been appointed agent for this line. COMMENDABLE—The Grand Trunk Railway has donated the sum of $10 to the Specht youth, who called the agent on the night of the late fire. They are also giving the firemen some recognition, and express their sincere thanks to the citizens for their untir- ing efforts in assisting to remove the cars. SCOTT ACT CASES.— The Police Magistrate held court at Brussels, on Wednesday,when the thrice adjourned case of Mrs T. O'Neill was disposed of by a fine of $100 and cgats. Mrs H. Cuehman,of Gorrie,was also fined, for a first offence, $50 and costs. Mr James Scott, barrister, Clinton, ap- peared for the.prosecution. A BIG CONTRACT.—It was men- tioned in our Blyth news last week that Mr E. Mountcastle, formerly of Clinton, was moving to Dundalk. In connection with this there is a possi- bility of losing an old Clintonian. Mr J.S. Walker and Mr Mountcastle have taken a contract to cut the tim- ber on 500 acres of land at Dundalk, and Mr Walker's mill was shipped there, on Tuesday. The success of the undertaking will decide their permanent removal. • ENTERTAINMENTS.—Monday night the anniversary services of Rattent bury St. church furnished entertain- ment for our townspeople ; Tuesday evening the Young People's Associa- tion of Willis church gave an enter- tainment to a full house ; Wednesday night four of the churches held prayer meetings ; Thursday night, the Col- legiate institute entertainment came off in the Town Hall ; to -night (Fri- day) " Kerry Gow" will be rendered at the Town Hall. Not a bad list for one week. THOMPSON V. TWITCHELL —Judg- ment declaring transfer of buggies and notes made by Callander & Bros. to the defendant to be void under sec. 23 of the Act respecting assignments for the benefit of creditors. Reference to Master at Goderich the value of notes and buggies. Defendant tobe at liberty to retain " any of the notes still in his possession and also any of the buggies, and in case any of the notes have been only partly paid, he is to be answerable only for the amount received 'by him. Defendant to pay costs of action. [The foregoing appeared in the legal notes of the Saturday dailies, and refers, as many of our readers are aware, to the fail- ure of Callander Bros., formerly of this town. The suit was brought by the creditors against Mr Twitchell, who claimed certain buggies and notes that had been handed over to him by Callander' Bros. under an agreement between them. In the meantime the decision is against Mr Twitchel"s contention, but an appeal is talked of.] RETURNED.—Mr Thos. Connell, of Hamilton, Dakota, formerly of Gode- rich township, is home on- a visit. Capt. Sheppard, (formerly deputy - reeve of Clinton,) of Portage la Prairie, is also down on a visit. It is the first tithe he has been back since leaving for the West. Mr George Cochrane, who has also been in the West, is home on a visit. Mr Twist, who left town a year ago for Montana, is home for the winter. Mr Dan Calbick and wife,formerly of Holmes- ville, who have been living in New Westminster, B. C., for a year and a half, have returned to Canada to re- side. Mr Calbick bas been troubled with a disabled arm, and found it necessary to retire from business for a time at least. Mr Josiah Mcllveen, of Drayton, Dakota, (formerly of the base line,) who is home on a visit, called in to see the NEW ERA this week ; he states that his crops this. year were fairly good, wheat selling at 55c. and 57c. per bushel ; he goes back in a couple"of weeks. TEACHERS—The following students of Clinton Model School have secured situations for 1888 :—Miss Maggie Hislop, No. 11, Woolwich, Waterloo Co.; Miss A. Moffat, Baden, Waterloo Co.; Mias Lydia Campbell, No. 9,Mc- Killop, Huron Co.; Miss Grace Pol- lard, Leadbury, Huron Co.; Miss Cassie Farquharson, No. 9.Tecumseh, Simcoe Co,; Miss Jessie Dewar, No. 8, Mullett; Miss G.Crich,Brodhagen, Logan township, Miss Ella Keefe, S. S. No. 2, Mullett ; Miss Lizzie Mon- teith, No. 4, Stanley ; Miss Mary McMordie, No. 9, Hay and Stanley; Miss Satah Brown, No. 13, Hay and Stanley; Miss Mary L. Tayk r, Blyth; Miss Annie McConnell, No. 11 Cul - rose, Btuce.; Miss Christy Robertson, Donnybrook; Mr Geo. Purvis, No. g, Kinloss, BruceCo., Mr U.McFadden, No. 9. MoKillop ; Mr Wm. Gemmill, No. 1, Turnberry; Mr A,Cosens, No. 4, Tucicersmith ; Mr D.Martin, No. 5, Stanley; Miss Addie S. McEwen, No. 13 Sotllbra township, Lambton Co. Some of the other young ladies have been offered situations, but the agree• ments have not been signed. Local Brief's. THE NEW ERA is indebted to several friends for copies of its issue of Oct. 7th, asked for last week. JOSHUA PEAREN, of Belgrave, has moved his family to Clinton, where he will reside,for the winter at least. MR H. B. PROUDFOOT has been c)nfined to his room for several days by illness, but is now out of danger. Ma W. TIPLADY, of town, will shortly take up his residence with his son Ralph, on the farm on the Lon- don road. MRS MORROW, of East Wawanosh, is looking for a house here, and will take up her future residence in Clinton. Ma GEO. JACK:MAN, a former Clin- tonian, is now attending college at Chicago, as a preparation for minis- terial work. Me. Jos. RANDS wishes to return thanks to Mr Arthur Tyndall for the care taken by him in returning his boy, lvho strayed from home, one day last week. DR. WATT, of Crookstown, Minn., has been here for a couple of days. He' arrived- just as the body of his brother-in-law,John-Boles, was being lowered into the grave. MR S. DAVIS is putting in a fur- nace for Mr Geo. Middleton, of Gode- rich township. It is safe to say that nearly all houses built in the future. will be built to be heated in this" manner. A GOOD house, with a couple of lots, belongingto the estate of the late John Stephenson, will be offered for sale-byy auction to -morrow (Satdr• _day.). It will be a safe investment for some one. WHILE at work in the Organ Fac- tory, on Tuesday, Mr Lawrence Mel- ville was taken with an attack of lumbago, which paralyzed his whole system, and he had to be taken home by conveyance ; we understand that he is recovering from the effects thereof. MRS HERRIOTT, Who has been a resident of Clinton for several years, removed this week to St.Marys,where she will reside in future; she leaves Clinton with very deep regret; as she bas made a great many friends here, but Mr Herriott having secured a good position there, necessitates the removal of the family. NOTES. — Council next Monday night. The thermometer went below zero on Wednesday night. Places north of this have a couple of inches of snow, while the roads here'are dry and dusty. Mrs J.Watson, Seaforth, was home on a visit this week, Mr James Anderson still continues very sick. A man from Lucknow was here looking for a house this week. Mrs Grattan, or St. Catharines, will spend the winter with her sister, Mrs R. Holmes. James Cook,' who went to California expecting to work at his trade of mason, has engaged with a farmer for the winter, mechanics be- ing more plentiful than work. The exhibition car of the C. P. R. will be at Clinton Station G. T. R., on the 10th inst., from 8 a. m. to 8 p. m. Clinton must be a good town' for life insurance agents, for Mr McNeil, of the Mutual Reserve,has been picking up " risks" this week ; the bead agent ot'the Federal has been helping Mr Thompson ; Mr Manning has been looking after the Confederation, and ct'Ier local agents have be n humping themselves. The Modelites here con- clude their studies about the 13th inst. Tbe person who took the sheets from Mr John Kendall's line, Wed- nesday night, had hotter return them c r they will be prosecuted. Mr J.W. Cook, V, S., is this week shipping a ear of registered horses to Warsaw, Ind. Tbe new freight shed is nearly completed. Mr John Douglass, of Woodstnek, and father of Miss M. Douglass, Clinton,has been a resident of that place for fifty years. The at- tendance at Clinton Public School during the month of November was 410, a decrease of 20 over last year— d ie to the prevalence of 'neasles iri town. BUY y€11 TR. Holiday - GOODS Dickson's Dootstoro Where you can got an immense assortment of first-class goods at the very lowest prices. Silverware, Inkstands, Toy Watches, Beaded Vases, Toy Whips, Wire Goods, Purses, Pocket Books, Accordeons, Fancy China,APlush Dressing Cases,Thermometers,HairBrushes, Tooth Brushes, Concertinas, Fine Art Books, Christmas Cards and Novelties, Photogtaph Albums, Wax Dolls, Cups and Saucers, Mouth Organs, Violins, Violin Strings and Bows, Plush Frames,Foot Balis, Splashers, Sleighs, Combs, Berlin Wools and Yarns, Boys and Girls Own Annuals, Bibles, Dictionaries, Grips Comic Almanac, --AND ONE THOUSAND OTHER ARTICLES, --- CHRIS. DICKSON, OLIN E € N. Will be here 3U days •from to -day, and all who are in heed of a NOBBY - SUIT, OVERCOAT OR PAIR -OF - PANTS SHOULD CALL ON C.C.RANCE & CO, THE HUS CLOTHIERS. Where they will find a full assortment of choice goods to choose from. We invite comparison of goods rices, as we are bound not to be undersold• —REMEMBER— C. C. R A N C E & CO., THE HUM CLOTHIERS, CLINTON WHEN LOOKING FOR YOUR WINTER CLOTHING. ConclusionArrii ATU1WL' Winter. has Come to St ************** *****************************a*** HOW ARE YOU PREPARED TO MEET IT t WE CAN GIVE YOU A POINTER OR TWO. • SEE OUR FLANNELS AT AWAY DOWN PRICES, AND OUR BLANKETS AT ZERO. DressGoods at 10e. We can startle you with a line at 10c. We have not yet sold all our • 40a Z9 7 -� JI B 0 bad Hogs VI1TIilh1I thcaper tau over. T60 MANTLE Department Is going on in full blast. We can show you great ranges in ULSTER CLOTHS Leave your order,before the cold wave gets here. OVERCOATS, Well, we don't let no one sell cheaper WALWAYS REMEMBER no one store can give you everything the cheapest, but we will give you in all the lines we keep, prices as low as any man in Clinton or any place else. , Cheap Godds, we keep. Low Priced Goods, we keep. If you have a dollar to part with, come and see how we treat you. The goods were bought right in price and it the right place. We can prove it by our low prices. GEO E PAY & CO. THE DRY GOODS EMPORIUM OF CLINTON M OUR OWN ANUFACTURE 1 We have no desire to weary the readers of our advertisements about our great - ' $8&$1O OVERCOA But they have been such a wonderful success that they will stand a good deal of talking about. We have sold an enormous quantity of them, and they are pronounced to be the cheapest overcoats in the county. We intend to make a big struggle to keep up our sizes for December month, and people who appreciate sensible bargains, should come and see us. What we mean by sensible bargains, is reliable goods at low prices, and not trash that is dear at any figure. Our Boys OverCOAT at $2.60 is worth seeing Our Wonderful SUIT at $7 is worth seeing Our KNEE PANTS at 85cts. are worth seeing OUR WHOLE STOCK IS WORTH SEEING WATCH FOR OUR CHRISTMAS NOVELTIES. JACKSON BROS., CLINT()N.