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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1888-03-02, Page 7777. "1"..111,7 *111011 tIV tit FRIDAY MA1S911 2, 1888. LOCAL NOTl.CES. DISCOUNT SALE: -.ie per cant discount on Double and Single Harness, for 80 days only. JAS. 'MITCHELL, Gunton.• MONOSY TO LOAN, at 6 per cent, interest payable yearly. Charges moderato. CHAS. EARTT Clinton. 31 'Full Stock of Cut Nails, Best Coal Oil 15cer gal., 12i.two gal. and over. M.I &OEY. WOOD WANTED..-.- Any quantity, in ex- MUg..e J)Rr ggoCt,, tlheeaClinton Woollen MONEY—PRIVAT'l1 FUNDS.—Loansmade at lowest rates of interest. No long delays, ees moderate. MANNING & SCOTT, Bar- risters, &c., Clinton. Car Fencing Wire, all kinds, Binding cord, Alabastine. R. M: RACEY, Clinton. 701M gopIc . BULL BEEF. — Mr W. McLean shipped a carloakl of cattle from this place cast week, among which were six bulls, purchased of the following parties, the weights of the aminale followings—A Badour, 1270; H. Mc- Derwid, 1950; J. McCartney, 1675; H. Love, 1850 ; T. Anderson, 1950 ; T. Cole, 1650. DRESSMAKING.—One sees so many dressmaker's signs around that the conclusion is formed that some of the dressmakers eke out a miserable ex- istence, yet a NEW ERA representa tive was informed by a lady of this chess that she has all she can do, and she thought her experience would be a fair criterion of the others also. BOO'H'KEEPING CLASS. A. J.' Cadman, Principal of the London Business College, will open a class in Book •Keeping and Writing in the Council Chamber on Friday 2nd March, at 2.30 p, m. The class will be conducted tinder the auspices of the Mechanics' Institute, on Friday afternoon of each week. Join early. Diplomas awarded at end of term. FINE ORCHESTRA MUSIC.—An or- chestra has lately been formed here, consisting of: — Mr Robert Don- agh, •1st violin, and leader ; Mr Owen Ballard, 2nd violin ; Itichard Horton, cornet; Mr Wm Tappan, clarione; Mr Ben Thomas, basso.— They have a fine selection of overtures, waltzes, marches, etc, and by the kindness of Mr W. Doherty they are practising in the band room. VALUABLE HORSEFLESH.—We ven- ture the assertion that every after- noon, but especially on Saturdays, there is more value represented in the horseflesh owned by citizens, to be seen on our streets, than can be found in any other place in thecoun- ty. There are a couple of teams owned here that it would bankrupt most men to buy, while the single drivers of value are, as sale bills say, "too numerous to mention." COULD NOT STAND IT.—A lady in town who has not a very strong con- stitution, went to a dentist this week to have some teeth removed. A doc- tor was called in to administer an anaesthetic, Ind shortly after this was done the doctor, who was watching the patient closely, noticed that she was slaking from its effects. Restor- atives were at once applied, but it was an hour before she was able to leave the room, not having the strength to undergo the operation. NEw ' INSTEUMENT.—We notice that the, Doherty Band have added to their instrumentation a Saxophone, This is a brass instrument with a reed mouthpiece and somewhat resembles a German pipe in appearance, but it has a. very pleasing deep tone and a good clear compass, filling up the gap, between the brass and theclarionette. In the hands of Mr Owen Ballard, (who has lately returned from Paris), this ie:quite an addition to this popu- lar institution. SCOTT ACT.—Mr .Lasham, of Salt - ford, was up before Police Magistrate Williams on Saturday, on a charge of violating the Scott Act,butthe charge was not sustained, and the case was dismissed. It is said that Mr Tombs, of the Nile, is the only hotel -keeper in the west riding, who has not been up for violating the Scott Act. — At Wroxeter, on Tuesday, the Police Magistrate dined the following per- sons $50 and costs, Mr Jams Scott, barrister, Clinton, appearing for the prosecution:—Mrs Johnston and F. Colgan, Wroxeter; J. Lamonby, Bel - more. Beane Vis:SHJRT.—A short time since a young married man in town lost a new shirt in an unusual man- ner. Before retiring he had taken off this garment and put on a night- shirt. throwing the discarded article on the floor. Having occasion to get up through the night to procure a drink for iechild in au adjacent bed, he light a match and when through, dropping it on the floor. After he had been back in bed some time, lie was more than surprised to find a fire burning at his side, and got up again to find that his shirt was destroyed anda hole burned in the carpet. Tun JAIL.—From the report of the Prison Inspector for Ontario,we learn that during the year ending Sept 20, 1887, 57 males and 13 females were committed to the Goderich jail,Ibeiag 8,more than in 1886, and 10 of the number were in for more than the third time. There were 4 committ- meats for drunkenness in 1886, and none in 1887. Only two of those colnrnitted were sentenced to the Central Prison. The average cost per flay for each prisoner committed, was 20.44 cents. The Inspector who vis- ited Goderich Jail says :—''The jail was in good order, and no complaints from any of the prisonere.f' Loo IF,TER IT IN TIME —The as- sessors are on their rcuods; and as they leave a schedule showing the amount at which property is assessed with every ratepayer,the sheet should be examined carefully and if the ow- ner considers himself over -assessed - the objection should be entered on the back, and the paper filed with the town clerk, when the appeal will be dealt with by the Court ot Revision. Every year, especially election time, there is a good deal of grumbling of unfair valuation of property, but the fault lies with the' ratepayer himself in not seeing to it in time. The as- sessors perform their work as well as they can, but as men's opinions tvi 1 differ on valuations there is always likely to -be some little matters that require correction, but iitlt"e ratepay- ;aiteglects his duty then don't blame ber the 0. rs'i or the cauticij. Salmi MTIROII 14ss'eMaRS' iSeart ' UTIs.—A meeting . of thin Institute will be helm at Brucefield, on Friday and Saturday, the 9th and 10th haat. A number of excellent papers will be read by Professore from the Model Farm and other practical agricultur- ists. A public entertaiument will be giveu on the evening of Friday, for which a good programme has been prep/tete]. These meetings should be largely attended by the farmers, in whose interest they are got up- The full programme will be found in ano- ther column. THE WEATHER. --The splendid spring-like weather of last week was rather deceiving, as some people thought we were going to have spring right away, but it was succeeded by a cold wave that was anything but pleasant. It is better to have this weather now than at the end of March, but a lig t'emore snow is needed,as the thaw cleared the roads insome places. - In the Western States the severe frost is looked upon with much favor. as It will have a tendency to retard the melting of the snow, which has re- cently been proceeding at so great a rate that the overflowing of the rivers was feared. IJULLETT AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY —A meeting of the directors of this Society will be held in the Council Chamber,' on Monday afterngpn next, when the question of holding a spring show will be considered. It would be just as well to discontinue the spring show altogether, as it serves no prac- tical purpose, and concentrate all strength on the exhibition in the fall, which should be held for three days instead of two, as heretofore. There should, and no doubt will be, a big effort made to get the society on a more useful footing, and to this end the townspeople and those in the country should unite their efforts. SOME GRAIN.—Through the cour- tesy of Mr Geo Swallow, who bas charge of the Standard Elevator, we are enabled to show the large quantity ot grain purchased and handled by Mr R. Irwin, since the grain season commenced. It is well-known that Mr Irwin purchases from local buyers elsewhere, the barley brought by them, which is brought here and re- cleaned for export. In this man- ner 106 cars have been unloaded here. Then 192 cars of grain have been exported, and about 3000 loads have been taken from farmers' sleighs. A little calculation will give some rough idea of the amount of grain these figures represent. STATISTICAL REGISTRATION.—The registration of births and deaths in municipalities is much neglected, notwithstanding that those interested are open to punishment. The Regis- trar General has issued instructions to assessors for this year to make en- quiry regarding births or deaths in the family of the party being assessed and if any have not been registered, to record such on his roll. The divi- sion registrar, Mr W. Gats, has also been instructed to carefully examine the rolls upon their return, to see if there are any births or deaths marked as not having been registered. Should the clerk find any be is immediately to notify the parties who are required to make the registrations to do eo without delay, and in case of their neglect or refusal, to proceed against them, in accordance with Sec 28 of the Registration Act. DEATH O MRS GILROY.—Prepared as our townspeople have been for the announcement, they will,nevertheless, be deeply pained to learn of the death of this esteemed lady, which occurred from consumption, on Wednesday.— Prior to her marriage she was a Miss Grant, of Cayuga,and about nine years ago she was married to her bereaved husband. Of a very,kinddisposition she enjoyed the warm friendship of all. About a year ago it became evident that consumption would claim her as its victim, and the very best attention and care could only ease her sufferings, which were borne with calm resigna- tion to the divine will. She leaves two childrenboys. The funeral will take place fr m the residence of Mr Gilroy, near the Organ Factory,at 3"o'clock this (Friday) afternoon. ON A JAUNT—The Toronto World, describing the trip of the Local Leg- islators to the Model Farm, thus winds up its report :—"Coming back from Guelph those who were catering for the comfort of the guests, distri- buted oranges, -Malaga grapes, cigars and ginger ale. No 3 coach was filled with particular good feeling. The head and front of the excursion came in. His Treasurer himself did not feel it undignified to drift into the genial current and join in the "Swa- nee River," chorus. Good-natured Thos Gibson, of Huron; sailed into the flowing tide by singing several lusty Scottish songs. Then Treasurer A. M. Ross slipped an empty pop bottle into the Scotchman's pocket and declared, on drawing it fortll,that the cause of all the hilarity was found. When the train drew towards Union Station, Mr Gibson was trying to get a coachtul of uproar to listen to his statement that, "I never tasted twa spoon fu' a' ardent speerits in my life." LEAVING.—In order to conform to the Departmental regulations it has become necessary to secure the ser- vices of a specialist in Science for the Clinton Collegiate Institute, although the teacher having charge of that de- partment, is in every respect compe- tent to conduct it, and notwithstand- ing the fact that he has conducted it satisfactorily for over six years, red-tapeism steps in and expresses an authoritative command that a change must be made. On hearing of the difficulty of the position in which the Board was .placed, Mr H. S. McLean, who has had charge of the commer- cial branches and a part of the math- ematics for the last fouryears,at once intimated his willingness to resign, and the board has conditionally ac- cepted his resignation. Mr McLean has been a very successful teacher,be- ing a specialist in mathematics and the commercial branches, and the ,success of his authorized work, "High School Book-keeping," is an evidence of his ability. No one could be more thorough or efficient in the discharge of his duties, than he has been, and he retires from teaching with -the knowledge of having given entj're satisfaction. Wherever be goes 'he will carry with him the best'wielies_ Of the people of Minton. Little Local Itenes', Miss Martha Cotclough, of Blyth, is the guest of Mrs Beckwick. Mrss Sefltry leaves in a few days for a visit .t(i Wisconsin ; she expects to be gene for a year. " !CEO Jessie Oilver'has been on the sick list far several days, and is yet confined to the house.. Mn David Connell is getting out timber for a new barn fur Mr John, Jenkins, Goderien township. A son of Mr Hugh Moore got pret- ty badly hurt while sleigh riding down Gibbing's hill one night last week. MR GEO A. SHARMAN has put in a brand new safe. It is a useful article but what very few of us n3ed these days. lylEssRs Cooper & Swaffield have been awarded the contract for the erection of a new house for Mr James Steep. MR ALLANSON expects to store one hundred tons of ice for himself, in addition to large quantities for other people. Ma M. McTaggart has rented the farm on the let con. of Turuberry, 100 acres, to Mr Moffatt, who resides in the adjoining place, for a term of three years. MR Wellington Barber, formerly of Tuckersmitb, and son-in-law of Mr W. H. Cooper, Clinton, has been ap- pointed Post Master at Snowflake, Manitoba. MR WILL VanEgmond and family, of Blyth, formerly manager of the Grand Union, Clintop, removed to Kinburn last week, where Will is running a hotel. " Tan set of silver -mounted harness stolen from the stables of the Com• mercial hotel, and belonging to Mr C. Smith, were found on Saturday, stored beneath a barn in town. WE are pleased to see that Mr E. Dinsley is now able to be around again, after several weeks' confine- ment to the house. A man of Mr. Dinaley's years should be exceedingly careful of himself. Mess Ida Plummer, of this town, »ho is teaching at the Nile, is also filling the position of organist for the Methodist church. Tbis. is the more commendable because of the fact that she belongs to another religious de- nomination. A couple of boys named Steep and Smith, who have been employed at the Flax mill, decided last week that they would emigrate without either the consent of their employer or par- ents, and they "left by the light of the moon," for the States. . MR Wm McDouag.h, son of Rev Mr McDonagh, of Strathrey, formerly of Clinton, bas been dangerously ill at Minneapolis,Minn., with winter chol- era. Last week his; sister, Miss Mc- Donagh, left for his bedside. Last accounts pronounce him out of danger. LITTLE Does —One-sixth of this year has already passed away. March came in like a lamb and it will go out like a lion. Rentable houses 'are still in demand. Mr John McClar- cherty, Hullett, has taken possession of the property he recently purchased here. Clinton Woollen Mills are still running with a coed staff. There is a report that another flour and feed store will start here; is not two enough for a place like this. Mr Scott, Lib- rarian of the Mechanics' Institute, state that a great many more readers visit the Library now that it is on the front street. Regular meeting of the Town Council next Monday evening. The town will be flooded with railway agents to -day, there having been a meeting called to arrange for a Mani- toba and Dakota party. Mr H. B. Chant and wife, attended the mar- riage of a cousin, Miss Old, at CaIi- donia, on Tuesday. The wife of Mr Jas Green, of the Parkhill Gazette, is - here on a visit; homesick, eh !Frank. Mr J. C. Detlor is away at Toronto, as are also Messrs Wiseman and Rob- ertson. Mr R. Fitzsimons left us on Wednesday a bunch of new onions, grown this year; he claims that it will be four years before any gardener can raise onions by the same date can you see the point. On Wednes- day a horse, with cutter attached, in which were seated a lady and gentle- tleman, bolted down Victoria street, but were pulled up before any dam- age was done. In the years 1886-7, the Clinton News -Record received from the Dominion Government, for printing and advertising, the aura of $638.72. The lecture of Rev Mr Mc- Kay, announced tor Wednesday next, has been postponed until some time towards the end of March. There was no school in No 8 room of the Public School on Wednesday, owing to the illness of Mr Lough. On Sun- day afternoon last, a couple of girls passing the post office, got into an altercation, when one slapped the other's face; the latter challenged her assailant to "have it out," but diacretiou prevailed. Mr Geo E. Crawford, late of Clinton, has gone into the real estate and loan business at Denver, where he reports property as booming. The C. P. R. will run a special colonist train from Wingham, with free sleepers attached, for Mani- toba, on Tuesday, the lath inst. ; full particulars may be obtained from the ocal agent of the company, Mr W. Jackson. The announcement of Mr Sheppard, who has opened out a tail- oring shop on Albert street, appears in another column. Mr W. Jackson talks of building a house this year, their increasing business demanding the place he occupies, as an annex to their present work -room. We are sorry to learn that Mr G. F. Oakes continues on the sick list, and it may be months before he will be around again ; fears are entertained that it may be necessary to amputate one of his legs, but we hope this will not have to be done. An attachment has been issued against the personal ef- fects pf Mr C. N. Smith, at the in- stance of Mr Jas Thompson, who claims $175 for services rendered.— H. B. Proudfoot is attending the an- nual meetiug of the Provincial Sur- veyors Association, at Toronto. Miss Hattie Lane bas taken a position as milliner at Tara. Judge Doyle pre- sided at the Division Court held here last Friday, and disposed of several unimportant cases . in quick order. The Clinton Gun Club want to get 500 pigeons by Tuesday next, if poi- sible,when a tournament will be held; those who have such to dispose of should see Mr T. M. Carling. Mr A. 0. Pattison is on the sick list, having yesterday to call in the services of the G.T.R. physician. Mrs Joseph Spar - ling, of Goderich township, will next week move into Clinton and take up her residence with her widowed daughter, Mrs Cantelon. An inter- esting report of the S Convention at Hensall, last week, and a New York letter, are unavoidably left-uvne tilt next week, Geo. Howson returned from Detroit this week. • Irm tI.sIfles$ Acting on the advice of my physicians in Edinburgh end Clinton, I have resolved to go out of business, unless my health improves satis- factorily. I will sell my large stock of goods at very Low Prices. 6000 OUPS and SAUOBRS TO GO AT LESS THAN HALF PRICE. Violins, Concertinas, Accordeons & Guitars, T LESS THAN WHOLESALE PRICES. 1500 Two -Blade JACKNIVES at 10c each. 300 20 cent PLAQUES for 10 cents each. Big drives in Miscellaneous, Books, such as DICKENS' WORKS, WAVERLY NOVELS, MATTHEW HENRY'S COMMENTARY on the BIBLE, WOECESTERS UNABRIDGED DICTIONARY, CHAMBERS' ENCYCLO- PEDIA, &c., &c. Sleighs, Snowshovels & Toboggans, Cheap. 0 -Wood taken in exchange. Chris.Dickson,Clinton n A Surprise for the Clothing Buyers of the County. IN A SHORT TIME WE WILL 13E • PREPARED TO SHIOW A LARGE STOCK OF C1oti for chugr, Bop:, Ttki and Men That in the matter of assortment' and lowness of price, will be a great surprise. We intend to .offer a stock that will not be equalled in the county, both in price and style. This inay seem to many readers a good deal of bombast, but we might sr y ,that we do not advertise for fun, because it costs too much money, and that every statement we make we will carry out to the very letter, Our a corning specialties will be" A Wonderful. Suit at $7 A Serge Suit and extra Tweed Pants at $10 A Great English Tweed Suit at $10 A Great Line of Men's Working Pants at $2 A Great Child's Suit at $2 A Great line Boys Pants at 85 Cents. Wo are also figuring ont several other lines which will be duly announced. Tho above lines of goods are manufactured by ourselves, and are not equalled in the county for lstyle and fit. JACKSON BROS., [JLINrr( ON. 'HAT MADE The Experience of one of our Many Customers. *** ****** **** ter***-18**mss*** ***sleet.**** Much to buy and little to spend, The wants of his family had no end. A brilliant thought popped into his head, I'll try Pay & Co's cheap store he said. When he reached the door and looked within Our big assortment made him grin. The best new goods, pile after pile, And he felt himself compelled to smile. Our prices he found were e.ieaper by half, Which pleased him so he had to laugh. There was nothing he saw he couldn't afford. We gave him such bargains he fairly roared. Bargains in white cottons,grey cottons,shirtings Prints, dress goods, embroideries and sheetings GEO PAY & CO. THE DRY GOODS EMPORIUM OF CLINT SELL CHEAP ALWAYS. `'COME AND SEE." BEESLEY'S Millinery ailt'fan Dry foods Emporiu.m E are occupying this space because we think it will pay us to do so, and at the same time our _ patrons will always be able to find our advertise- ment, and readily see what specialties we are offering, \`' from time to time, and get some of the bargains We have for you. The next :i0 days will be the bargain month 'for Winter Goods ; we are diving away down to rock bottom prices in these goods, as we don't want to carry any of the, following lines over:— LadiesFelt Hats, Hosiiia ery,Gloves,Fancy ar Grey Flannels; etc. Beesley & Co., Cr