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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1970-10-29, Page 11Part 2 Of 2 Parts In answering questions which Lug wrote to Jim Donaldson, GOderich, Ontario, she received the following letter written November 6, 1950. "In 1690 we rented the old drill shed and my father and I erected a saw mill inside. "The shed was much too large for the saw mill, and accumulation of saw dust, lathe ships and rubbish was commencing to be a serious problem and a fire hazard, so When John skinner of Mitchell approached me in 1694 to put in a dynamo after considerable thought I decided it would be a good idea to put it in, and Use all rubbish to produce power, "I let a contract to Mr, Skinner to install .a 500 light dynamo of 54 volts, "He Was to install the dynamo and light the town which amounted to about twenty street lights of 50 candlepower, and what lights he could get in houses to produce a revenue of about five dollars a night. "This he failed to do, only producing a revenue of about three and a half dollars per night which looking at present times doesn't seem very much, "John Patterson fired the boiler at night gathering up the rubbish and working until 11 o'clock at night, when lights went out, for the magnificent sum of about seventy-five cents a night, And John , Morgan collected the price of three cents a light per night from customers for the privilege of having his own lights free. "I ran the lights for between two and three years when Napoleon Cantin came along one evening. About six o'clock he owned the saw mill, electric light plant and I was out of a job. "I don'T emember prices I got for the saw mill but the electric light plant was valued at one thousand dollars and the whole transaction netted me what was considered a good profit at the time. "I cannot tell you the number of subscribers. That would be stretching my memory too much. "There were no roles or regulations to customers, They turned them on at dusk and kept on until eleven o'clock. "I can tell you some of the names of stores which had lights but all have passed on now — John Fraser, John Whiddon, Jas. Fowlie, Harry Drehmann, Harry Kemp, G. H. Hewson, Lottie Martin (the writer also knows that the River Hotel and Rutiedges store and house — Lloyd Westlake's now — were wired for lights). When Dr. Woods installed the Delco lighting in 1922 several milk glass shades found in the attic were used, also a green shade, lined with strips of mirror glass on a pulley was installed in Dr. Wood's office. It had probably been used in the barber shop at the back of the store when Thos. Stinson owned the building from whom Dr. Woods purchased it in 1907. "Mrs. LeRoy Poth has a easeful of new electric light bulbs which her father had left on his hands at that time.) "In case of a party the lights were left burning until 12 o'clock if I was invited"' "Jas. Donaldson" Tom Bailey thinks that the charges to customers was two cents a light per night. Also that Jim Donaldson got $200.00 from council for lights (presumably yearly for street lighting). William Whiddon, looked after the operation at night for awhile. One Hallowe'en night the two Whiddon boys, Reg. and Harry Marks, Tom and Robert Bailey blackened their faces and went up to the mill. They lined up in front of Mr, Whiddon and one of the Whiddon boys said, "Good night, uncle!" He jumped up and ran in where the dynamo was and got a revolver and started shooting up in the mill, The boys got out of there so quick they didn't know where they were going, Tom recalled. The first Bayfield Electric light system folded up in W. R. Jowett's tenure of ownership when the sawdust and slabs were all consumed and good wood had to be used to operate it, According to the files of the Clinton News-Record, February 7, 1901', Mr.,slowett approached council with a proposition that the village add five extra street lights to. the.preserit,18 and he'd give the town lighting for $250.00 which would have carried it. Two councillors strongly opposed the measure although a mandate 65-22 in favour had been given (presumably at the election). On February 22, 1901 the matter was discussed again when it was reported a suitable building could be erected to house the operation for $3,000.00 and money borrowed at four per cent which would be $120.00 interest per year. It could be handled for $200.00 and a rate of $1.25 per night. But then there was the opinion that it would be better operated privately and that such a move should not be entered into without serious consideration. Apparently the council considered it too long and not too well for Wm. R. Jowett ceased the operation when expenses were higher than income, probably the same year. The big pole which stood outside T. J. Marks' store (site of former Kerr Market on Main Street) and which Lucy as a small child thought was a light pole was a lightning arrestor for the system. Mrs. Poth says there' was another one on the corner of Louisa St. and Clan Gregor Square, Wm. A. Mustard bought the mill from W. R. Jowett and it burned down in 1904. It was situated on the present Merner's Garage site, Lucy recalls a big barn there in her young day. She learned from W. R. Jowett via his daughter Ethel Poth that after the fire the old barn from Ed Elliott's hotel (part of which is now Mrs. J. Hammond's residence)' on Louisa St. was moved to the property by J. & W. Heard. Bobby Spackman had a threshing machine stored there and the place burned down in the middle of the night. From notes given Lucy by the late Charles Donaldson, Ottawa, she learned that Jim Donaldson later bought a big 40-horse power steam engine, a Woodstock, for the saw mill. If the dynamo had not been sold it may have been burned in the • mill, and the little five-horse power steam engine discarded which would account for its survival. In case the dynamo were discarded too, and anyone knows of its whereabouts the ifistorical Society would be interested in procuring it, \ \1. \ \ \ 11. \ \ \ / ,11.1.1.%\\\\%•\\\1\1‘1.1,1\ ' Business and Professional Directory OPTOMETRY J. E. LON3STAF OPTOMETRIST Mondays and Wednesdays 20 ISAAC STREET For Appointment Phone 482-7010 SEAFORTH OFFICE 5271240 Thursday evenings by appeititment R. W. BELL OPTOMETRIST The Square, GODERICH 524/601 DIESEL i lbliMps" and InjectOr's keiaired roar All Popular. stlake. Huron rug Injection% Equipment INSURANCE COLOUHOUN INSURANCE & REAL ESTATE Phones: Office.402-9747 Res. 4824804 HAL HARTLEY Phone 482-6693 LAWSON AND WISE INSURANCE REAL ESTATE iNvestmENTs Clinton (Mite: 48279644 J T. Wise, Res.: 482-7265 `ALUMINUM PRODUCTS For Air-Master Aluminum boors and Windows and AWNINGS sod RAILINGS JERVIS SALES R. L Jervis •' 08 Albeirt St. Clinton 482.9390 What to wear for bathing baby Trying to keep dry while giving the baby a bath isn't the easiest thing in the world. But here's an idea from the Canadian Cotton Council for a terry cloth apron that'll cover the mother from head to knee while she's bathing her youngster. An added feature of the unusual design is that it converts into a hooded wrap-up for the baby when he's taken out of the tub. Made from a square yard of cotton terry, the apron has a triangular "pocket" on the bib front that forms the hood. As the baby is lifted from the tub, the mother covers his head with the hood and wraps him in the apron skirt. Then, with her free hand, she can slip the neck loop of the apron off her head and dry off the baby with the "towel" apron. A roomy and versatile style, the apron also is ideal for backyard barbecuing, car-washing, or any clean-up chore requiring an absorbent and washable cover-up. To make the apron, you'll need one and one quarter yard; of 36-inch cotton terry, five yards of double fold cotton bias tape for binding apron edges, and one and two thirds yards of half-inch cotton cable cord for neck loops and waist ties. From the terry, cut a triangle with a 12-inch base and nine-inch sides. This will make the hood pocket for the apron's bib front. Use a zig-zag machine stitch to sew bias tape along the 12-inch base of the triangle, Now match the nine-inch sides of the triangle to the top point of the apron square and sew in place, leaving the long side at the bottom open, Bind edges all around the apron square with bias tape, using a zig-zag machine stitch for decorative effect. Use a 22 to 24-inch strip of cable cord for the neck loop, attaching the cord at the two hood points about nine inches down each side of the apron top. Sew on cable cord for waist ties about 20 inches down each side of the apron top. Another helpful hint from the wonderful world of cotton. How to handle thumbsucking The afternoon Group of Weak)! Willis' Met October 15 in Sunday School moll? to. slog soup of to ,etij9Y. a worship service together, Twenty-two ladies were present. The President of the group Mrs, Fingland was ,Pliable to be Present, Mrs. Cliff Stewart conducted the business. Mrs. Charles Neistni had the progrnm,. A reading "The Beauty of I meeting The Women's Institute held their regular meeting in the Agricultural Board Room on Thursday, October 22, The roll call was answered by naming a farm product we have never seen grown. Guests were entertained from the Tiger Dunlop and W ng h a m Institutes. The President, Mrs. Cliff Holland, announced that the Huronview bazaar had been postponed to November 4 and that the London Area W.I. Convention Would be held in Central United Church, Stratford on November 12 and 13, starting at 9 a.m. Mrs. Cecil Elliott is to be a delegate with Mrs. Mervyn Batkin as alternate. Members were asked to bring in gifts for Indian children at the November meeting rather than in December. Summary Day for the short course "Accessories for the Home" is to be held on November 24 in Wesley-Willis United Church at 1 n.m. Mrs. W. Colclough and Mrs. A. Popp gave excellent reports of the District Rally held in Centralia on October 13 after which Mrs. Cecil Elliott spoke on the topic "Agriculture and Canadian Industries." Several members enjoyed a trip to England and Scotland this summer and Mrs. Charles Nelson gave a resume of the places visited and Mrs. Popp showed beautiful pictures. Mrs. nuron Murch entertained with two amusing poems and Mrs. Elmer Trick conducted a contest on "Canadian Industries" Mrs. W. Colclough won the lucky draw and Mrs. Gibson's group served refreshments. TURKEY SUPPER „., Duff's ,United Church WALTON November 4 Supper Served 4:30 - 8:00 p.m. Adults—$1.75 Children 6 - 12 $1.00 44b PAUL AGGERHOLM SAYS NO MATTER WHAT you want to save for or for how long, we can help you. Because we've got so many different ways to save that one of them has to be just right for you. We can even help you with the toughest part of saving —getting started. Once you're on your way, the rest is really quite easy. It's a nice feeling to watch your 'money'— and interest — pile up. So if you could use some help when it tornes to saving, come in and see me. We've a few ideas' up our sleeve to make saving almost pa in fess „ We like to look after you at the ROYAL BANK Clinton In almost all infants, desire to stop thumbsucking, but thumbsucking is a normal cannot do it alone, there are pastime. This pleasurable,-/TeeqaiR,:devices which: may help sucking occurs at bedtime, or :hitr:-1TheseStinelttde ;s,trittens'?Ost.ts when the child is bored or upset, ithurritt ,srsguards, Asitter-tastifigL: medication painted on the thumb and oral reminders such as rakes and cribs. Generally, the correction of thumbsiicking must be individual, depending on the particular child. No fixed rules, can be applied to all children. A certain amount of thumbsucking is normal in pre-school children as well. Generally if thumbsucking continues beyond the age of five, it becomes a problem and requires attention. The habit is probably fulfilling an emotional need and it is usually better to try to relieve the basic problem than to draw attention to the habit. A mechanical restraint to prevent thumbsucking only causes frustration and aggravates rather than improves the situation. However, if the thumbsucking habit is not checked; real damage to the developing arch and teeth can result. When the child is old enough to cooperate and has a genuine OilITtPn NPm-Recurd, Thursday, 0c014 9, 197Q 3A iliononnoliownommommmopinommominomoo WeSley Wiliri$ UCW oimonimmtoppopounwoomiwwwwwwoopoit 'Rambling with Lucy tucy R., WOODS 12 DAY MOTOR COACH TOUR FLORIDA CHRISTMAS VACATION Leaves Wednesday, December 23, 1970 Returns Sunday, January 3, '1971 From 6149.00 Write: Habkirk Transit Service Seaforth, for Brochure PHONE 527-1222 Auturtlit" WAS -given by Mr*, Leona.. Holiand. And Miss. Luella -Walhinahaw _gave the lAble. Heading, the story of the ten ,lepers Who. were iwAled by Jesus but only one returned 'to give wrhanks.7".., A :Prayer was :conducted by Mrs Harold Adams and a short Meditation on "We ought to be as thankful t o God as we are dependent on Him" was given. A Reading on Thanksgiving_ was given by Mrs. Joe carter .0n4 "Nature Speaksto Man" by Mrs. Nelson, fourteen Home calls and 36 hospital calls were conducted. The grotip is planning a Miscellanious booth for a share in "The Koffee Keateh" in late November,, The committee to look after this will be Mrs. Moffatt, Mrs. Clive Ball, Mrs, Edna Stewart and Mrs, Leona Holland. The U.C.W. is invited to attend Burns Thankoffering at Londesboro Hall, October 21. Anyone wishing to go please phone Mrs, Shepheard. Letters of thanks from Mr. and Mrs, Bates and the •Cook family were ready Also a letter from. the IL.C.,WA foster child The overall General. Meeting will be November 25 at 2 p.m,. Mrs. .Charles Nelson gave an interesting display of flower arranging with various containers And holders. The flowers were from her own garden, rnums, roses and dahlias, Everyone was .giyen a corsage or .a bouquet, The ladies expressed a vote thanks to Viola for her ,demonstration, The committee in charge served afternoon tea. SEAFORTH I osu resz * Town pwellinos * All Class of Farm Property Summer cottages .1' Churches, Schools, Halls :extended coverage ..(wind, smoke, water damage, falling objects etc.) is also available, THE ilicKKLOP MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Agents: James Keys, RR I, Seaforth; V. J, Lane, RR 5, ,Seaforth; Wm. Loper, Jr., Londesboro; Selwyn Baker, Brussels; Harold Squire, Clinton; George Coyne, Dublin; Donald G. Eaton, Seaforth, A Dutch .,,,, . , ,,.. „, , ..„,„ 1.4 ,,,,,,,, „ , - , /.. „ eeg. AA gi t - / •••,,A 4 / , •.. • ,4 student ' .,. J-, 4 „, f . •r-,,;,, ..,' 4 4 :Y ,, 7' • a2,•••• //0tt , , /.2,' speaks... ,>' 424:, . , ,A" / w. • r, .. , . - "a ev/ ,e, .,, :4 ,;Prr4 14 14ka,, 1; / 2 / / . • /.' , 1:0104 ,/ .c..4', ,$. '', am 1 7. , was not born until after the war. ( . am able to go to school. • have a buzz-bike. •.... I have parents. have never gone hungry. don't know what war is I What is hunger? ,.. What is a concentration camp?- What is a razzia? .. What is a bomb? What is fear? - ,„,. „ . 4,4, . I know we are free! ..- I know who liberated us! ' ,,. I know what they sacrificed! ... , . X1/1 Thanks a million for our freedom 1 4k , , REMEMBER. THEM! BLITZ NITS Thursday Evening , Nov. 5 Beginning at 7:00 o'clock Poppy's On Sale Friday Evening, Nov. 6 and Saturday All Day, Nov. 7 In Town of Clinton and Adastrat Park All war veterans are invited to participate in ReMembrance Day activities . , net just Legion members . THE CANADIAN LEGION'S POPPY TRUST FUND . IS THE ANSWER FOR THOUSANDS OF WAR WIDOWS, ORPHANS AND DISA8LEO VETER: ANS4 HA FlOLD BLACK, President J. Inc THOiTholkE, Chairman Clinton Ltvion, Stands 146 Clinton Legion Peppy Committee