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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1921-4-21, Page 1Pili. ` Q9, .-^-42nd Year CLINTON. ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 21st, 1921 THE HOME PAPER youIf have.anything wishiss . .. g you `to sell, the surest way to find a purchaser to advertise it inf The .News -Record. A live ad, backed by "The Goods" brings results, `Overworked vies LIKE ANY MAZER PART OF THE HUMAN BODY, REQUIRE A STIMULANT WHEN OVERTAXED OUR STIMULANT FOR WEAK EYES 15 GLASSES IF YOU NEED THEM CALL AND SEE US. SMALL CHARGE FOR GLASSES EXAMINATION FREE 1 e 1 r� l� Jeweler and Optician Phone 174w Issuer of marriage licenses Residence 174J INCORPORATED 1855 Capital and Reserve $9,000,000 Over 130 Branches 6.121 THE MOLSONS BANK Buy Canadian Goods—and help to keep Canadian workmen busy, it will help you. Buy wisely and save as inucli as possible and deposit your Savings in The Melsons Bank. Courteous service to all, R. SHARP, Manager CLINTON BRANCH Safety Deposit Boxes to Rent , READY' -To -WEAR I 2 he`s ellortish CLOTHING Clothing Co. • ORDERED OI.OTEINO OUB SPRING UNOUNCEMENT In presenting our Spring An- nouncement, Facts and Figures are the two things we wish to stamp on the minds of the people regarding our store for Men and Boys. The plain facts of the case are—We are aiming at, and have succeeded in placing the best assorted stock of Men's and Boy's Goods in our store ever shown in these parts, and can give you nearly any, article you re- quire at any price. We have search- ed the markets for Good Values, and have the satisfaction of knowing that we have been successful in be- ing able to offer, at the present time, seine exceedingly good values. All we ask is a chance lo show you our goods; we leave you to do 'the rest. But in justice to yourself, as a mon- ey saver, we invite you to give our stock your inspection in all cases be- fore purchasing elsewhere. Figures are great things, backed up by facts. We mark all ' our goods in plain figures and prefer selling them, at a mai ro to the masses rather small e x fit r than latger protfls to the few. ._______ Ili 1 0 o C 0 1 9 1(1 11 8 J. W 1 It I I 1 ii'io,i� co b , a � � .) , kf 4 Square Deal for Eves y Man►:t>i CLINTON MARI{STS, Fall wheat, $1.50. Buckwheat, 800. Spring Wheat, -$1.25, - Oats, 456.' Barley, 50ei. Butter,55d Eggs, 280 to 290. Live Hoge. $11.00. MRS, S. PRATT PASSES. An old resident of Clinton passed away in Winnipeg on Friday • week in the person of Mrs. Silas Pratt, who died at the home of her daugh- ter, Mrs. S. T. Handscomb. The deceased.lady, who was in her seventieth year, was for many years a resident of Clinton, and only last year sold her home and went to Winnipeg to reside with 1•er daugh- ters, She had not been in good health since. She was a member of the old Rattenbury Methodist church and later of Wesley church and when health permitted 'was seldom absent from her place at the church ser- vices. She is survived by four daugh- ters: Mrs. W. F. Perkins, Mrs. S. T. Handscomib and Mrs. D. L. Pointz of Winnipeg and Mrs. W. F. Peekitt of Clinton. She was a sister of the late Charles Hovey o°f town. The funeral took lace in Winni- peg on April llth. She •had many friends in Clinton and vicinity, who will sympathize with the family in the death of their mother. AMONG THE CHURCHES. Baptist Church The L 0. 0. F. will attend divine serdice in this church on Sunday ev- ening, when the pastor, the Rev. G, I. Burns, will preach an appropriate sermon, Willis Church Morning subject: "Lighting Life's Gloom." Evening: "The Misunderstood Jes- us." The Hamilton and London Synod will meet in Chatham on Monday, April 25th, at 8 p.m. Dr. J. Camp- bell Morgan of London, Eng., will deliver the • opening, address. Wesley Church The pastor occupied his own pulpit in the morning on Sunday and in the evening the Rev. Dr. Larkin of Seaforth preached. On Monday evening the president, Miss Stone, took charge of the League meeting and after a short program consisting of a reading on "Church Going" by Miss Stone and a recitation by Miss. Baxter, the ev- ening - • was given up to sociability; , Mrs. Cooper's . S. S, Class serving a dainty buf- fet luncheon. The League had do- nated ten dollars' worth of china to thd. church •kitchen and this was on exhibition during the evening, also manyother things which were added by ,the young people, a very credit- able kitchen and diningroom "show er" being the result • Class meeting next Sunday at ten, Lovefeast at morning service at el- even. ' • Epworth .League annual meeting for^ reports of year's work and elec- tion of officers for ensuing year,. on Monday evening. Sacramental services on .Sunday, May 1st, Ontario Street Church The pastor preached at both ser- vices on Sunday. The choir was assisted by a former member, Mr. Fred Thompson, who sang a solo at each service. The annual election of . officers took place at the League meeting on Mon - clay evening, the following being el- ected for the ensuing year: President, A. J. McMurray. 1st vice, Mist Eva Carter. 2nd vice, Mrs. J. W. Shobbrook, Srd ,vice, Mrs, F. Dixon. 4th vibe, Bert Jervis. 5th vice, Miss Lillian Potter, Treasurer, Miss Helen Anderson, Secretary, Miss Ruth i;'van'. Press Correspondent, Miss Kath- leen Livermore. Pianists, Misses Carol Evans end Lulu Crich. The regular monthly meeting of the W. M. S. was held on April 12th, After a short business session and the appointment of delegates to the, branch sleeting at Listowel and re- presentatives to the district eon- vention at Goderich, the following officers were elected: Hon, -President, .Mrs. E. G. Cour- tice. President, Mrs. George Shipley. 1st Vice, Mrs, A. D; Beaton. 2nd vice, Mrs. Win. Shipley, 3rd Vice, Mrs. James Steep. Rec.-Secretary, Mrs. Edwin Jervis. Cor: Secretary, Mrs. (Dr.) Thomp- son. Treasurer, Mrs R. Tiplady, Runt. Systematic Giving, Mrs. Win. Walker. Strangers' and Citizenship Com- tnittee, Mrs, Govett and Mao. Govier. Pianist, Mrs. B. J. Gibbings. 1 Assistant, Mrs. E. Jervis. Supt. of Mite Boxes, Mrs. Rodaway Mrs: Govett was appointed dale•, gate to the branch meeting, with Mrs,tet S hors and Mrs wal- ternates Downs a. i - termites, and Mrs. 0, Shipley real presentative to the distriat coven,. tion, Mrs. Edwin Jervis being tip - pointed alternate. Mr. C. F. McKenzie of, Oakville will assist the choir on Sendmy ev- ening, Re will render the solo, "The Publican", by Beardsley DeWanten. and lie and Miss Marion Gibbings will sing the duet:, "Watcltinan, What of the Night?" by Sarjeant. On the first Sunday iii Ma; the Morning service Will be openers with a fellowship meeting at tan o'clock followed by preaching serrde° tit el- even and the Sacrament of the Lord's Slipper, W. I. WILL MEET, The monthly meeting of The Wom- en's Institute will be held Thursday, April 28th, at three o'clock, p.m,. in the room above the Public Library. The subject for the day will be taken by. Mrs. Fowler. It is also "Discov- ery Day." Tea will be served. Vis- itors always welcome. SATURDAY'S STORM. Saturday's ice storm worked a good deal of damage to the hydro and telephone lines, as such a storm usually does, atlhough. it was not quite so disastrous as one which oc- curred in the fall. Hydro went off about eight o'clock on Saturday evening find did not come on until about five Sunday morning and telephone communica- tion between here and Stratford be- ing cut off it was impossible to find out where the trouble was. In the meantime people had to 'do the best they could. It was off 'again Sun- day afternoon for a few hours but resumed again. The rural telephone lines suffered somewhat and communication with several long distance points was cut off. But this is probably the last stain of the season. GOING TO, TORONTO. Mr. Janes Dunford, who sold out his furniture and undertaking bus- iness in Clinton some time ago, has become a director in the Home Bur- ial Co„ Ltd., Toronto and goes down to the city next weekto take charge of the office. The company consists of President Mann, Vice -President Gelds, Secre- tary. Conners, Treasurer IIarnwell and Directors Dunford, Cove and Davies. Four of the men are under- takers. They intend having a home where funerals will be conducted, in case of death in apartments were it would be inconvenient and in some cases impossible, to have a funeral from. They will be located at 84- 86 Avenue Road but it is their in- tention to open other branches in different parts of the city later. Mr. Dunford will have charge of the of- fice and Mr. E. Dunford will be asso- ciated with his father. Mr. Dunford is shipping his stuff to the city this week and he and Mrs. Dunford go early next week. Their friends will wish them pros- perity in their new home. DEATH OF EX -MAYOR COTTLE. ,The citizens of Clinton .were shocked yesterday ,. when it became known that Mr. Thomas Cottle, an old resident, ' had passed away sud- denly about • eleven o'colck at his home on Joseph street. He had not been well for some. days and had been confined to bed but itwas not thought that his condition was so serious. Re had felt better yester- day morning and insisted on rising. He was only up a short time and was about to retire again when he suddenly collapsed and died almost. instantly. Mr. Cottle was a native of England but cause to this courtly in 1863. He had been for many years a resident of Clinton and had taken an active part in the public life of. the town. He had served for many years as Public School trustee and for two or three years as councillor and last year was elected mayor. He had aI- so taken a great interest in the Hort- icultural Society, being a florist by trade and a flower -lover by nature. IIe was a member of the I. 0. 0. F. and of Willis Presbyterian church. His wife survives him and a grand- nephew, Alex. Eagleson, who tract made his home with them for some` years. The funeral, which will he private, takes place from the family resi- dence on Saturday at half past two. Interment 'will be made in Clinton cemetery. - .THE NEW RATES. The new telephone rates go into effect today, April 22nd. The general increase in rate is to be twelve• per cent over the rate now in force, that is for use of tele- phones, In addition tp this changes have been made in the rates for long dis- tance calls, These calls were all bunched together hitherto. Now they are classified. The station -to -station calls ar the lowest in price and stand a the same rate as hitherto and evening and night rates apply, but suppose you wish to talk to any particular person it is called 4 per- son-to-person call and the rate is twenty-five per cent. higher and the evening and night rates ao not apply. Appointment call service is fifty per cent, higher than station -to -station calls and evening and night rates de. not apply. In the past central was often asked to cal), a certain party ina dis- tant town or to find soneone any- where in two , or three towns, per- haps, and on failing to do so the person putting in the call was not charged for the 'service. Now a charge will made ifh be e e call g t a can- not be completed owing to no fault 'of the calling station. It will be seen by the foregoing that the long distance rate has been very materially increased, as person- -to-person calls are the sort of calls most used. In fact the ot}y sort' o'6 call any use its business, as to -ask for "anyone who can talk busiiness" will be considered a person -to -per. son call, One doesn't call a business grouse in Toronto anti pay seventy- five cents for the privilege of a three minute conversation With the calico boy. To those who tiro ilia tot- oploene to aniy extent; in their busi- nectS the Menage will be somethig' of an item, TOMORROW'S ENTERTAINME NT. DIED. IN DETROIT. Word reached here Tuesday of the death which took place in Detroit, of Ebner Lyttle, a former citizen of Clinton but who had resided in De- troit for many years. Hie wife was formerly Miss H. East, a sister of the late William and of George East of town. She died about four years ago. A faintly of ;four survive, three daughters and one son. T THE MASS MEETING. ' The referendum mass meeting in the town hall_on- Sunday evening, af- tei the church services, was well at- tended, The chair, was taken by Mayor McMurray and on the plat- form were Rev. S. Anderson, Rev, J, E. Hogg and Rev, Dr. Larkin of Seaforth, who was the speaker. Mr, Chari r 1 e a solo during the evening,Cook sang WASN'T IT "FUNNY"? Tomorrow . evening the last enter- tainment of the Lyceum series will be given in the town hall. The en- tertainer is Roselth Knapp Breed, who is described as "Boston's noted hum," anc1� will d by Mies Ednorista McCaugheybe, one ofassisteClin ton' clever young lirmeiCians. Un- less your seat is already taken you had better secure it.. t CADETS MAKE GOOD SHOWING, The Clinton Cadets had an inspec- tion on Monday afternoon and made a very fine showing. Col. McCrim- mon of London was the inspecting officer and the corps was in charge. of.the following local officers: Com- pany leader Fred Wallis, seeobd in command, Relies Anderson, Platoon officers, E. Livermore and Fred Elliott, signaling officer, Bent Slo- man. The inspedting officer expressed himself as highly pleased with the ap- pearance and work of the corps. A BROTHER DEAD. Mr. A. E. Betts received word Tuesday afternoon of the death of his brother, Mr. E. H. Betts of Ridgetown, which took place at noon on that day. The deceased had undergone an operation early last week and it was thought at first that he was mak- ing good progress. Mr. Betts spent the week -end with hien and left him feeling quite bright Monday morning, but the end calve Tuesday at noon. He leaves a wife and .a family of five,' two sons and three daughters. His aged mother also survives and four brothers and two sisters. Mr. Betts carried on a large baking bus- iness in Ridgetown and M2. A. E. Betts had been with him for seven years before coming to Clinton. Mr. Betts is in Ridgetown for the fun- eral, which takes place this after- noon. THE VOTE IN CLINTON. The vote by wards in Clinton went as follows on Monday; St. Andrew's Ward, Yes, 172; No, 50; Maj. 122, St. James' Ward, Yes, 172; No, 92, Maj, 80. St. John's Ward, Yes, 167; No, 59; maj, 108. 69: St.Maj. ,51. George's Ward, Yes, 120; No, Totals: Yes, 631; No, 270; Maj. Yes, 861. There were a few spoiled ballots. Oea woman, who was not quite sure' how to. nark her ballot, handed it back to the deputy -returning officer and" by mistake it was put in with- out being narked. The lady did not wish to be sworn and the deputy was unable to give her another ballot so she,lost her vote._ This was the only spoiled ballot in this booth. To show that women were not the only ones who were not sure of their ground, how- ever, here Is another story. A man, quite an elderly man, although The News -Record has no idea as to who either of these persons are, wrote his name' on his ballot. That man wasn't ashamed of the way he was voting, evidently, although the -story does not say whether he was fqr the wet the o • r drys, It is said by those who have figured the thing out that about eighty per cent. of the available vote was cast and that of that seven- ty-six per cent. in Huron County voted dry, Premier Meighen says that if the returning officers make their re- turns by May 4th, prohibition of ports into Ontario may conte into effect by June 15th, LITTLE LOCALS. Her friends are pleased to see Mrs. Chambers out again after her long illness. Mr. E. Dickson of Grand Valley has taken a position with Mr. T. W. Hawkins. The W. C. T. U. will mleet in Wesley church lecture room on Fri- day afternoon at three o'colelc, The cottage belonging to the es- tate of the late Miss: J. Brown on North street was purchased by Mr. J. Cook. Dr. Gandier has been laid up dur- ing the past few days. It is rather serious for others when the doctors take ill. The new fruit store in the Palace 131ocic opened on Saturtay last. The old corner looks quite busy and bright again. Chief Fitzsimons is moving this week to the house which he recently purchased on Huron street, next door to Dr. Thompson's. The town .council will not remove ashes .free this season but will take then at so much per load, provided thew are clean and free from bits of tin, broken glass, etc. Mr. Robert Fisher has purchased the residence of Mr. John Brown on North street and will get almost immediate possession. 1 -le is at'pres- oat residing on Mary street. It was unfortunate that the inter- ruption in hydro service happened to come Saturday evening, when se Many business places were open for trade. They found it most incoivoii- lent. 0. T. �Agent Ch own has pun - chased frn W. A. Lowry; the C.onir tfortablo house cit .Priiicess' street of which he has been the tenant of Into, end formerly tate home of Mr. Lowry, 13rltssels Post. Many funny stories have been told about the Methodists taking "Col- lections," a thing for which they are very noted. But the funniest thing of all happened at the morning service last Sunday. The Methodist officials forgot to take the collection. So who play not snake mistakes after that! Never mind. Just put on twice as much next Sunday and the officiasl will forgive you. —Wroxeter News, TO RAISE WATER RATES. The Public Utilities Commission is considering the wisdom of raising the water rates so as to make the Water Dept. self sustaining. In the past there has not been enough rev- enue to pay the interest and sinking fund for the debentures., and this shortage has been paid by the Coun- cil out of the taxes, The Commis- sion thinks each Department should pay its own expenses. The "Hydro" Department pays all of its expenses andlikewisthee, water Department should do No definite action bas been decid- ed on yet. but it will likely be ar- ranged before the first of the year. There are so many users now, a small amount 'each, yearly, will raise the necessary amount. THE FLAX MILL SOLD. Messrs. Merner Bros. have sold their flax mill and farm in, Clinton to Mr. H. 13. Strothers of London and the transfer is being made at once. ' Mr. Strothers' agent and Mr. E. - F. Merner have been out the past few days securing, flax land, having proeured two hundred or more acres. The rent for flax land this year is considerably below what was paid last, owing to the serious slump in the price of flax products, but the new proprietor is confident that the present depression in the industry is but temporary and that things will brighten up. The flax industry is getting to be an important one in Clinton and the citizens very much regret that the Messrs. Merner happened to get in in such a bad time. It is hoped Mr. Merner will not decide to leave town. At present he has not so de- cided. CLINTON'S HONOR ROLL. The following' is a list of names to be placed on the Memorial, in the Clinton Post Office, If there are any omissions from, or mistakes in, the list please let the Sec. -Treasurer, Lt. - Col, Rance know at once. IKILLED Pte H. 0. Hannett. Pte, Wm. Walker Pte, D. A. Cantejon, M. M. Major W. B. McTaggart, D. S. 0. Lt. Mair, Sgt. Murray Draper, M. M. Pte. H. Cantelon. Lt, Wm. IIall Pte. A. L. Fisher. Pte, S. H. Brown Pte. Newman Cluff. Pte, R. Walton, Jr. Pte, J, Usher. Sgt, C. B. Sewell, Capt. C. IC. Macpherson. Pte., A. B. Furness, Pte, Cliff. Greens. Pte, Austin Nediger. Pte, Frank Forrester. Pte, Bert Blacker.' Pte. Wm. Seward. Pte, J. G. Lockwood, Pte. Frank Fair. Pte. W. E. Morgan Pte. A, H. Grant, Pte, W. C. Grant. Pte. E. B. II811 DIED Jack Hall E. Pattison H. Twyford. Ray Cantelon Stanleg Township Mr. John Diehl sold his general pnroi>se team Mr, Hood of the second of Stanleyto for is good price. ' Alr but e ul t q pretty wedding was epolonnized in the township of Stan- ley at the home of Mr. aucl Mrs. Rob- ert Parsons en Tuesday evening, Ap- 111 19th, at six o'clock, when their youngest daughter, Margaret Eliza- beth, was united in marriage to Jo- soph Calvin :Ferguson of Usborne township. 'Pito inarriage ceremony was norfoi'snod by Rev, ,1. L. Foster of Varna in the presence of rela- tives and friends, After a sumpt- uous wedding dinner and a social' hourspent i sp• t u musical eittortaimneiit, the hapiry couple left for their new home on the groom's faint in l.Jsborno township. Their may Mende ioln in wishing these a long and happy wedded life,. Hullett Township Mr. Percy Gibbings, son of Mr, John Gibbings, is laid up at present but we hope to see him out again. This is a busy time on the farm and his father has the two farms of Mrs. Warren rented this year. John is a hustler, however, he will get through, if anybody does. Mr. anti Mrs. William Shepherd, Mrs, Norman Shepherd, and Mrs. Edward Farquhar, called on Auburn friends on Tuesday. Bagfield The - day being fine on Monday (Suite a large majority of the voters came out to vote. The standing of the votes cast ware: Yes, 134, No, 62, Ballots spoiled, 5, total polled, 201 .Majority in favor, 72. Miss Davey, assistant of the Pub- lic school, left for her home at Kin- cardine on Monday on account of sickness. It is hoped. she will return soon. Mr. John Pollock. who has spent the winter at his home in the vil- lage, left on Monday for the -west, - Mrs. Pollock accompanied him as far, as Godericch, Don Murray has opened up a gar- age in the building adjoining the Albion Hotel barn. The town hall was well filled on Friday evening last and the concert and play put on by local talent was thoroughly enjoyed. The program consisted of songs by Reeve A. E. Erwin and Miss Jean Woods; orches- tra selections by Mrs. F. McEwan and Mr. A. Peck, violins, and Miss L. Peck, piano; reading by Rev, R. C. Pitts; harmonica selections by Mr. Jas. Rouatt; .chorus by the choir; monologue by William Metcalfe; a sash drill by seven ladies and a play "The Dear Departed," the var- ious parts being well taken by A. E. Erwin, Mrs. Gillies, Miss M. Peck, Miss Davey, George Castle and Wil- liam Metcalfe. The proceeds, which go for furnishings for the town hall, amounted to 8107. Mr. R. W. Spackman, who lost three threshing separators in a fire which destroyed the barn of Mr, Jowett a couple of months ago, has just received settlement from the Perth Mutual, through their agent, • Mr. B. R. Higgins, Clinton, and is much pleased with,the way they, came across with copensation. Mr. Spacliman does not mean to give up threshing at all, as he has already given an order for one new separa- tor and will be ready for business again when the season comes on, Brucefield . Dr, McIntosh had the misfortune to fall and break his arm but we are glad to say his arm, though pain- ful is doing nicely. Mr. James Moodie fs confined to the house through illness. IIis many friends hope soon to sea hint around again. ` Mr. George Swan, who has been so seriously ill, is slowly recovering. The funeral of the late Mrs, Drew Swan, which was held from the church on Thursday last, was very largely attended. The floral offerings were many and beautiful, much sym- pathy is felt for the bereaved ones. Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler spent the week -end in Seaforth. Mr. Hugh McGregor and family. have got nicely settled in the cot- tage he purchased from Mr. B. R, Iliggins, The Christian Endeavor Society held a hart}-tifnes social in the lec- ture room of the Church on Friday evening, •erns Mr. Dixon of Meter is in our vil- fage again. He is making some 101- peovements on his property on the corner. If he snakes a thorough clean-up it will improve the look of our village somewhat. Mr. Harry Jackson is gotting set- tled in the llonle he purchased from Mr. Reuben Stong. Miss Aggia Beattie has returned home from London, where she spent the winter months. lMIr. John Walker is confined to his room, He is suffering• from a se- vere cold. His many friends will wish him a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. John Calvert of I1- Berton were here attending the fun- eral of Mrs. Calvert's sister, the late Mas. Drew Swan. The many friends of Mrs. Alex. Ross will be sorry to hear she is quite seriously ill. Dr. Hugh Ross of Clifford spent a few days in our village last week. Dr• James McDonald and his moth- er, Mrs. (Dr.) McDonald of London,. came up to see Mrs. Ross, who is ill, Mr. George McCartney, who came over from Hardisty, Sask., with, the remains of his brother, the late Rob- ert McCartney, is quite ill at the home of his cousin, Mr. George Mc- Cartney. Mrs. Bonthron Of IIC1tsaI1 isthe guest of her daughter, Mrs, Cecil Simpson, Mrs. Simpson le not very well. Miss Marks has returned home from a month's pleasant visit with Egreondville friends. What is to be done with the mon- ey left over from the Red Crass work? There is suite a sum"°in the treasurer's hands yet and something ought to be clone with it. The Saner al of the lata Miss Ilthet Collins tools place from ha father's home to 13aied's eemetaay en Monday. Mrs. Douglas has moved back in- to her own home lately vacated by Mir. hokson, , YOUR INCOME TAX CUSTOMERS and friends of the Bank are reminded to file ' their Income Tax Returns for 1920 before April 30 at the office named on the form—other. Wise a penalty will be incurred. Forms may be obtaimed from any Post Office. THE ROYAL BANK OF CANADA INCORPORATED 1855 Capital and Reserve $9,000,000 Over 130 Branches 6.121 THE MOLSONS BANK Buy Canadian Goods—and help to keep Canadian workmen busy, it will help you. Buy wisely and save as inucli as possible and deposit your Savings in The Melsons Bank. Courteous service to all, R. SHARP, Manager CLINTON BRANCH Safety Deposit Boxes to Rent , READY' -To -WEAR I 2 he`s ellortish CLOTHING Clothing Co. • ORDERED OI.OTEINO OUB SPRING UNOUNCEMENT In presenting our Spring An- nouncement, Facts and Figures are the two things we wish to stamp on the minds of the people regarding our store for Men and Boys. The plain facts of the case are—We are aiming at, and have succeeded in placing the best assorted stock of Men's and Boy's Goods in our store ever shown in these parts, and can give you nearly any, article you re- quire at any price. We have search- ed the markets for Good Values, and have the satisfaction of knowing that we have been successful in be- ing able to offer, at the present time, seine exceedingly good values. All we ask is a chance lo show you our goods; we leave you to do 'the rest. But in justice to yourself, as a mon- ey saver, we invite you to give our stock your inspection in all cases be- fore purchasing elsewhere. Figures are great things, backed up by facts. We mark all ' our goods in plain figures and prefer selling them, at a mai ro to the masses rather small e x fit r than latger protfls to the few. ._______ Ili 1 0 o C 0 1 9 1(1 11 8 J. W 1 It I I 1 ii'io,i� co b , a � � .) , kf 4 Square Deal for Eves y Man►:t>i CLINTON MARI{STS, Fall wheat, $1.50. Buckwheat, 800. Spring Wheat, -$1.25, - Oats, 456.' Barley, 50ei. Butter,55d Eggs, 280 to 290. Live Hoge. $11.00. MRS, S. PRATT PASSES. An old resident of Clinton passed away in Winnipeg on Friday • week in the person of Mrs. Silas Pratt, who died at the home of her daugh- ter, Mrs. S. T. Handscomb. The deceased.lady, who was in her seventieth year, was for many years a resident of Clinton, and only last year sold her home and went to Winnipeg to reside with 1•er daugh- ters, She had not been in good health since. She was a member of the old Rattenbury Methodist church and later of Wesley church and when health permitted 'was seldom absent from her place at the church ser- vices. She is survived by four daugh- ters: Mrs. W. F. Perkins, Mrs. S. T. Handscomib and Mrs. D. L. Pointz of Winnipeg and Mrs. W. F. Peekitt of Clinton. She was a sister of the late Charles Hovey o°f town. The funeral took lace in Winni- peg on April llth. She •had many friends in Clinton and vicinity, who will sympathize with the family in the death of their mother. AMONG THE CHURCHES. Baptist Church The L 0. 0. F. will attend divine serdice in this church on Sunday ev- ening, when the pastor, the Rev. G, I. Burns, will preach an appropriate sermon, Willis Church Morning subject: "Lighting Life's Gloom." Evening: "The Misunderstood Jes- us." The Hamilton and London Synod will meet in Chatham on Monday, April 25th, at 8 p.m. Dr. J. Camp- bell Morgan of London, Eng., will deliver the • opening, address. Wesley Church The pastor occupied his own pulpit in the morning on Sunday and in the evening the Rev. Dr. Larkin of Seaforth preached. On Monday evening the president, Miss Stone, took charge of the League meeting and after a short program consisting of a reading on "Church Going" by Miss Stone and a recitation by Miss. Baxter, the ev- ening - • was given up to sociability; , Mrs. Cooper's . S. S, Class serving a dainty buf- fet luncheon. The League had do- nated ten dollars' worth of china to thd. church •kitchen and this was on exhibition during the evening, also manyother things which were added by ,the young people, a very credit- able kitchen and diningroom "show er" being the result • Class meeting next Sunday at ten, Lovefeast at morning service at el- even. ' • Epworth .League annual meeting for^ reports of year's work and elec- tion of officers for ensuing year,. on Monday evening. Sacramental services on .Sunday, May 1st, Ontario Street Church The pastor preached at both ser- vices on Sunday. The choir was assisted by a former member, Mr. Fred Thompson, who sang a solo at each service. The annual election of . officers took place at the League meeting on Mon - clay evening, the following being el- ected for the ensuing year: President, A. J. McMurray. 1st vice, Mist Eva Carter. 2nd vice, Mrs. J. W. Shobbrook, Srd ,vice, Mrs, F. Dixon. 4th vibe, Bert Jervis. 5th vice, Miss Lillian Potter, Treasurer, Miss Helen Anderson, Secretary, Miss Ruth i;'van'. Press Correspondent, Miss Kath- leen Livermore. Pianists, Misses Carol Evans end Lulu Crich. The regular monthly meeting of the W. M. S. was held on April 12th, After a short business session and the appointment of delegates to the, branch sleeting at Listowel and re- presentatives to the district eon- vention at Goderich, the following officers were elected: Hon, -President, .Mrs. E. G. Cour- tice. President, Mrs. George Shipley. 1st Vice, Mrs, A. D; Beaton. 2nd vice, Mrs. Win. Shipley, 3rd Vice, Mrs. James Steep. Rec.-Secretary, Mrs. Edwin Jervis. Cor: Secretary, Mrs. (Dr.) Thomp- son. Treasurer, Mrs R. Tiplady, Runt. Systematic Giving, Mrs. Win. Walker. Strangers' and Citizenship Com- tnittee, Mrs, Govett and Mao. Govier. Pianist, Mrs. B. J. Gibbings. 1 Assistant, Mrs. E. Jervis. Supt. of Mite Boxes, Mrs. Rodaway Mrs: Govett was appointed dale•, gate to the branch meeting, with Mrs,tet S hors and Mrs wal- ternates Downs a. i - termites, and Mrs. 0, Shipley real presentative to the distriat coven,. tion, Mrs. Edwin Jervis being tip - pointed alternate. Mr. C. F. McKenzie of, Oakville will assist the choir on Sendmy ev- ening, Re will render the solo, "The Publican", by Beardsley DeWanten. and lie and Miss Marion Gibbings will sing the duet:, "Watcltinan, What of the Night?" by Sarjeant. On the first Sunday iii Ma; the Morning service Will be openers with a fellowship meeting at tan o'clock followed by preaching serrde° tit el- even and the Sacrament of the Lord's Slipper, W. I. WILL MEET, The monthly meeting of The Wom- en's Institute will be held Thursday, April 28th, at three o'clock, p.m,. in the room above the Public Library. The subject for the day will be taken by. Mrs. Fowler. It is also "Discov- ery Day." Tea will be served. Vis- itors always welcome. SATURDAY'S STORM. Saturday's ice storm worked a good deal of damage to the hydro and telephone lines, as such a storm usually does, atlhough. it was not quite so disastrous as one which oc- curred in the fall. Hydro went off about eight o'clock on Saturday evening find did not come on until about five Sunday morning and telephone communica- tion between here and Stratford be- ing cut off it was impossible to find out where the trouble was. In the meantime people had to 'do the best they could. It was off 'again Sun- day afternoon for a few hours but resumed again. The rural telephone lines suffered somewhat and communication with several long distance points was cut off. But this is probably the last stain of the season. GOING TO, TORONTO. Mr. Janes Dunford, who sold out his furniture and undertaking bus- iness in Clinton some time ago, has become a director in the Home Bur- ial Co„ Ltd., Toronto and goes down to the city next weekto take charge of the office. The company consists of President Mann, Vice -President Gelds, Secre- tary. Conners, Treasurer IIarnwell and Directors Dunford, Cove and Davies. Four of the men are under- takers. They intend having a home where funerals will be conducted, in case of death in apartments were it would be inconvenient and in some cases impossible, to have a funeral from. They will be located at 84- 86 Avenue Road but it is their in- tention to open other branches in different parts of the city later. Mr. Dunford will have charge of the of- fice and Mr. E. Dunford will be asso- ciated with his father. Mr. Dunford is shipping his stuff to the city this week and he and Mrs. Dunford go early next week. Their friends will wish them pros- perity in their new home. DEATH OF EX -MAYOR COTTLE. ,The citizens of Clinton .were shocked yesterday ,. when it became known that Mr. Thomas Cottle, an old resident, ' had passed away sud- denly about • eleven o'colck at his home on Joseph street. He had not been well for some. days and had been confined to bed but itwas not thought that his condition was so serious. Re had felt better yester- day morning and insisted on rising. He was only up a short time and was about to retire again when he suddenly collapsed and died almost. instantly. Mr. Cottle was a native of England but cause to this courtly in 1863. He had been for many years a resident of Clinton and had taken an active part in the public life of. the town. He had served for many years as Public School trustee and for two or three years as councillor and last year was elected mayor. He had aI- so taken a great interest in the Hort- icultural Society, being a florist by trade and a flower -lover by nature. IIe was a member of the I. 0. 0. F. and of Willis Presbyterian church. His wife survives him and a grand- nephew, Alex. Eagleson, who tract made his home with them for some` years. The funeral, which will he private, takes place from the family resi- dence on Saturday at half past two. Interment 'will be made in Clinton cemetery. - .THE NEW RATES. The new telephone rates go into effect today, April 22nd. The general increase in rate is to be twelve• per cent over the rate now in force, that is for use of tele- phones, In addition tp this changes have been made in the rates for long dis- tance calls, These calls were all bunched together hitherto. Now they are classified. The station -to -station calls ar the lowest in price and stand a the same rate as hitherto and evening and night rates apply, but suppose you wish to talk to any particular person it is called 4 per- son-to-person call and the rate is twenty-five per cent. higher and the evening and night rates ao not apply. Appointment call service is fifty per cent, higher than station -to -station calls and evening and night rates de. not apply. In the past central was often asked to cal), a certain party ina dis- tant town or to find soneone any- where in two , or three towns, per- haps, and on failing to do so the person putting in the call was not charged for the 'service. Now a charge will made ifh be e e call g t a can- not be completed owing to no fault 'of the calling station. It will be seen by the foregoing that the long distance rate has been very materially increased, as person- -to-person calls are the sort of calls most used. In fact the ot}y sort' o'6 call any use its business, as to -ask for "anyone who can talk busiiness" will be considered a person -to -per. son call, One doesn't call a business grouse in Toronto anti pay seventy- five cents for the privilege of a three minute conversation With the calico boy. To those who tiro ilia tot- oploene to aniy extent; in their busi- nectS the Menage will be somethig' of an item, TOMORROW'S ENTERTAINME NT. DIED. IN DETROIT. Word reached here Tuesday of the death which took place in Detroit, of Ebner Lyttle, a former citizen of Clinton but who had resided in De- troit for many years. Hie wife was formerly Miss H. East, a sister of the late William and of George East of town. She died about four years ago. A faintly of ;four survive, three daughters and one son. T THE MASS MEETING. ' The referendum mass meeting in the town hall_on- Sunday evening, af- tei the church services, was well at- tended, The chair, was taken by Mayor McMurray and on the plat- form were Rev. S. Anderson, Rev, J, E. Hogg and Rev, Dr. Larkin of Seaforth, who was the speaker. Mr, Chari r 1 e a solo during the evening,Cook sang WASN'T IT "FUNNY"? Tomorrow . evening the last enter- tainment of the Lyceum series will be given in the town hall. The en- tertainer is Roselth Knapp Breed, who is described as "Boston's noted hum," anc1� will d by Mies Ednorista McCaugheybe, one ofassisteClin ton' clever young lirmeiCians. Un- less your seat is already taken you had better secure it.. t CADETS MAKE GOOD SHOWING, The Clinton Cadets had an inspec- tion on Monday afternoon and made a very fine showing. Col. McCrim- mon of London was the inspecting officer and the corps was in charge. of.the following local officers: Com- pany leader Fred Wallis, seeobd in command, Relies Anderson, Platoon officers, E. Livermore and Fred Elliott, signaling officer, Bent Slo- man. The inspedting officer expressed himself as highly pleased with the ap- pearance and work of the corps. A BROTHER DEAD. Mr. A. E. Betts received word Tuesday afternoon of the death of his brother, Mr. E. H. Betts of Ridgetown, which took place at noon on that day. The deceased had undergone an operation early last week and it was thought at first that he was mak- ing good progress. Mr. Betts spent the week -end with hien and left him feeling quite bright Monday morning, but the end calve Tuesday at noon. He leaves a wife and .a family of five,' two sons and three daughters. His aged mother also survives and four brothers and two sisters. Mr. Betts carried on a large baking bus- iness in Ridgetown and M2. A. E. Betts had been with him for seven years before coming to Clinton. Mr. Betts is in Ridgetown for the fun- eral, which takes place this after- noon. THE VOTE IN CLINTON. The vote by wards in Clinton went as follows on Monday; St. Andrew's Ward, Yes, 172; No, 50; Maj. 122, St. James' Ward, Yes, 172; No, 92, Maj, 80. St. John's Ward, Yes, 167; No, 59; maj, 108. 69: St.Maj. ,51. George's Ward, Yes, 120; No, Totals: Yes, 631; No, 270; Maj. Yes, 861. There were a few spoiled ballots. Oea woman, who was not quite sure' how to. nark her ballot, handed it back to the deputy -returning officer and" by mistake it was put in with- out being narked. The lady did not wish to be sworn and the deputy was unable to give her another ballot so she,lost her vote._ This was the only spoiled ballot in this booth. To show that women were not the only ones who were not sure of their ground, how- ever, here Is another story. A man, quite an elderly man, although The News -Record has no idea as to who either of these persons are, wrote his name' on his ballot. That man wasn't ashamed of the way he was voting, evidently, although the -story does not say whether he was fqr the wet the o • r drys, It is said by those who have figured the thing out that about eighty per cent. of the available vote was cast and that of that seven- ty-six per cent. in Huron County voted dry, Premier Meighen says that if the returning officers make their re- turns by May 4th, prohibition of ports into Ontario may conte into effect by June 15th, LITTLE LOCALS. Her friends are pleased to see Mrs. Chambers out again after her long illness. Mr. E. Dickson of Grand Valley has taken a position with Mr. T. W. Hawkins. The W. C. T. U. will mleet in Wesley church lecture room on Fri- day afternoon at three o'colelc, The cottage belonging to the es- tate of the late Miss: J. Brown on North street was purchased by Mr. J. Cook. Dr. Gandier has been laid up dur- ing the past few days. It is rather serious for others when the doctors take ill. The new fruit store in the Palace 131ocic opened on Saturtay last. The old corner looks quite busy and bright again. Chief Fitzsimons is moving this week to the house which he recently purchased on Huron street, next door to Dr. Thompson's. The town .council will not remove ashes .free this season but will take then at so much per load, provided thew are clean and free from bits of tin, broken glass, etc. Mr. Robert Fisher has purchased the residence of Mr. John Brown on North street and will get almost immediate possession. 1 -le is at'pres- oat residing on Mary street. It was unfortunate that the inter- ruption in hydro service happened to come Saturday evening, when se Many business places were open for trade. They found it most incoivoii- lent. 0. T. �Agent Ch own has pun - chased frn W. A. Lowry; the C.onir tfortablo house cit .Priiicess' street of which he has been the tenant of Into, end formerly tate home of Mr. Lowry, 13rltssels Post. Many funny stories have been told about the Methodists taking "Col- lections," a thing for which they are very noted. But the funniest thing of all happened at the morning service last Sunday. The Methodist officials forgot to take the collection. So who play not snake mistakes after that! Never mind. Just put on twice as much next Sunday and the officiasl will forgive you. —Wroxeter News, TO RAISE WATER RATES. The Public Utilities Commission is considering the wisdom of raising the water rates so as to make the Water Dept. self sustaining. In the past there has not been enough rev- enue to pay the interest and sinking fund for the debentures., and this shortage has been paid by the Coun- cil out of the taxes, The Commis- sion thinks each Department should pay its own expenses. The "Hydro" Department pays all of its expenses andlikewisthee, water Department should do No definite action bas been decid- ed on yet. but it will likely be ar- ranged before the first of the year. There are so many users now, a small amount 'each, yearly, will raise the necessary amount. THE FLAX MILL SOLD. Messrs. Merner Bros. have sold their flax mill and farm in, Clinton to Mr. H. 13. Strothers of London and the transfer is being made at once. ' Mr. Strothers' agent and Mr. E. - F. Merner have been out the past few days securing, flax land, having proeured two hundred or more acres. The rent for flax land this year is considerably below what was paid last, owing to the serious slump in the price of flax products, but the new proprietor is confident that the present depression in the industry is but temporary and that things will brighten up. The flax industry is getting to be an important one in Clinton and the citizens very much regret that the Messrs. Merner happened to get in in such a bad time. It is hoped Mr. Merner will not decide to leave town. At present he has not so de- cided. CLINTON'S HONOR ROLL. The following' is a list of names to be placed on the Memorial, in the Clinton Post Office, If there are any omissions from, or mistakes in, the list please let the Sec. -Treasurer, Lt. - Col, Rance know at once. IKILLED Pte H. 0. Hannett. Pte, Wm. Walker Pte, D. A. Cantejon, M. M. Major W. B. McTaggart, D. S. 0. Lt. Mair, Sgt. Murray Draper, M. M. Pte. H. Cantelon. Lt, Wm. IIall Pte. A. L. Fisher. Pte, S. H. Brown Pte. Newman Cluff. Pte, R. Walton, Jr. Pte, J, Usher. Sgt, C. B. Sewell, Capt. C. IC. Macpherson. Pte., A. B. Furness, Pte, Cliff. Greens. Pte, Austin Nediger. Pte, Frank Forrester. Pte, Bert Blacker.' Pte. Wm. Seward. Pte, J. G. Lockwood, Pte. Frank Fair. Pte. W. E. Morgan Pte. A, H. Grant, Pte, W. C. Grant. Pte. E. B. II811 DIED Jack Hall E. Pattison H. Twyford. Ray Cantelon Stanleg Township Mr. John Diehl sold his general pnroi>se team Mr, Hood of the second of Stanleyto for is good price. ' Alr but e ul t q pretty wedding was epolonnized in the township of Stan- ley at the home of Mr. aucl Mrs. Rob- ert Parsons en Tuesday evening, Ap- 111 19th, at six o'clock, when their youngest daughter, Margaret Eliza- beth, was united in marriage to Jo- soph Calvin :Ferguson of Usborne township. 'Pito inarriage ceremony was norfoi'snod by Rev, ,1. L. Foster of Varna in the presence of rela- tives and friends, After a sumpt- uous wedding dinner and a social' hourspent i sp• t u musical eittortaimneiit, the hapiry couple left for their new home on the groom's faint in l.Jsborno township. Their may Mende ioln in wishing these a long and happy wedded life,. Hullett Township Mr. Percy Gibbings, son of Mr, John Gibbings, is laid up at present but we hope to see him out again. This is a busy time on the farm and his father has the two farms of Mrs. Warren rented this year. John is a hustler, however, he will get through, if anybody does. Mr. anti Mrs. William Shepherd, Mrs, Norman Shepherd, and Mrs. Edward Farquhar, called on Auburn friends on Tuesday. Bagfield The - day being fine on Monday (Suite a large majority of the voters came out to vote. The standing of the votes cast ware: Yes, 134, No, 62, Ballots spoiled, 5, total polled, 201 .Majority in favor, 72. Miss Davey, assistant of the Pub- lic school, left for her home at Kin- cardine on Monday on account of sickness. It is hoped. she will return soon. Mr. John Pollock. who has spent the winter at his home in the vil- lage, left on Monday for the -west, - Mrs. Pollock accompanied him as far, as Godericch, Don Murray has opened up a gar- age in the building adjoining the Albion Hotel barn. The town hall was well filled on Friday evening last and the concert and play put on by local talent was thoroughly enjoyed. The program consisted of songs by Reeve A. E. Erwin and Miss Jean Woods; orches- tra selections by Mrs. F. McEwan and Mr. A. Peck, violins, and Miss L. Peck, piano; reading by Rev, R. C. Pitts; harmonica selections by Mr. Jas. Rouatt; .chorus by the choir; monologue by William Metcalfe; a sash drill by seven ladies and a play "The Dear Departed," the var- ious parts being well taken by A. E. Erwin, Mrs. Gillies, Miss M. Peck, Miss Davey, George Castle and Wil- liam Metcalfe. The proceeds, which go for furnishings for the town hall, amounted to 8107. Mr. R. W. Spackman, who lost three threshing separators in a fire which destroyed the barn of Mr, Jowett a couple of months ago, has just received settlement from the Perth Mutual, through their agent, • Mr. B. R. Higgins, Clinton, and is much pleased with,the way they, came across with copensation. Mr. Spacliman does not mean to give up threshing at all, as he has already given an order for one new separa- tor and will be ready for business again when the season comes on, Brucefield . Dr, McIntosh had the misfortune to fall and break his arm but we are glad to say his arm, though pain- ful is doing nicely. Mr. James Moodie fs confined to the house through illness. IIis many friends hope soon to sea hint around again. ` Mr. George Swan, who has been so seriously ill, is slowly recovering. The funeral of the late Mrs, Drew Swan, which was held from the church on Thursday last, was very largely attended. The floral offerings were many and beautiful, much sym- pathy is felt for the bereaved ones. Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler spent the week -end in Seaforth. Mr. Hugh McGregor and family. have got nicely settled in the cot- tage he purchased from Mr. B. R, Iliggins, The Christian Endeavor Society held a hart}-tifnes social in the lec- ture room of the Church on Friday evening, •erns Mr. Dixon of Meter is in our vil- fage again. He is making some 101- peovements on his property on the corner. If he snakes a thorough clean-up it will improve the look of our village somewhat. Mr. Harry Jackson is gotting set- tled in the llonle he purchased from Mr. Reuben Stong. Miss Aggia Beattie has returned home from London, where she spent the winter months. lMIr. John Walker is confined to his room, He is suffering• from a se- vere cold. His many friends will wish him a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. John Calvert of I1- Berton were here attending the fun- eral of Mrs. Calvert's sister, the late Mas. Drew Swan. The many friends of Mrs. Alex. Ross will be sorry to hear she is quite seriously ill. Dr. Hugh Ross of Clifford spent a few days in our village last week. Dr• James McDonald and his moth- er, Mrs. (Dr.) McDonald of London,. came up to see Mrs. Ross, who is ill, Mr. George McCartney, who came over from Hardisty, Sask., with, the remains of his brother, the late Rob- ert McCartney, is quite ill at the home of his cousin, Mr. George Mc- Cartney. Mrs. Bonthron Of IIC1tsaI1 isthe guest of her daughter, Mrs, Cecil Simpson, Mrs. Simpson le not very well. Miss Marks has returned home from a month's pleasant visit with Egreondville friends. What is to be done with the mon- ey left over from the Red Crass work? There is suite a sum"°in the treasurer's hands yet and something ought to be clone with it. The Saner al of the lata Miss Ilthet Collins tools place from ha father's home to 13aied's eemetaay en Monday. Mrs. Douglas has moved back in- to her own home lately vacated by Mir. hokson,