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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1921-10-6, Page 1THE CLINTION NEWERA_• W. H. Kerr & Son, Editors and ii'ubIhhers. Established 1865, Vpl. 56 No.14 he New Era• Would Like to Hear fr-(-311-11 Your CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY OCTOBER, 6th, 1921 ,,«vwwvnrvvvvwwvWwvvvV ,ry MADLY THINGS YOU VA LUE. Can be made permanent fixtures for all time to come if you use a KODAK and get us to develop° your films and print your pictures. Many of the yood pictures you see are mad* by can get a Kodak from $2.50 up. Do it Now. us. You W. 8. f, PIO r4:M Els Phm. B. THE REXALL STORE vIVW;WWWWWNWANNAIWVVVVWWWWWWWWWANNIV INCORPORATED 1811 a THE MOLSONS BANK Capital and Reserve $9,000,000 Over 130 Branches The Molsons Bank wants every farmer to feel that he has a real friend in the Manager, that he will receive a hearty welcome and can safely discuss with him his money needs. H. R. Sharp, Mgr., Clinton Branch Safety Deposit Boxes to Rent. a THE EDUCATION OF YOUR CHILDREN Have you the money with which to do it? Start to save while they are young—let them commence life knowing you are at the back of them. Savings Accounts are a specialty with THE ROYAL BANK OF CANADA R. E. MANNING, Manager Clinton Branch We take pleasure in announcing Our Com- plete readiness for Fall Business. We wel- come you to see ow a nnual display of new Fall styles for Men a nd Boys. And to share in the distribution of our lity merchandise at moderate prices. The NEW OVERCOATS and SPITS for MEN Will Surely Please YOU qua- II Come and see them now while the new styles and patterns are here in great abundance. Men who recognize the ad- vantages of an early choice are sure to be impressed with our ex- cellent showing of Fall Styles. $15 to $40 The Morrish Clothing C®, A Square Dal tor EverynMan COUNCIL CANCELS GRANT TO G. W. V. A. • First Sitting of Court of Revision Will be Held on Thursday, Oct. 27th— Question of Assessors Duties in Regard to School Ages of Children, Left to Fin- ance Committee. Council met Monday evening with Mayor McMurray in the chair and Reeve Miller, Councillors Cooper, Nediger, Langford, Paisley, Johnson and Kemp' present. Minutes of last regular and special meeting were read and confirmed, The Bell Telephone Co., asked that part of Princess street be opened for the erection of 4 poles. W, Brydone, Chairman of the C. C. 1. Board, wrote the 'council in re- gards to the names of children, that should be supplied by the Assessor. The request of the Bell Telephone Co was granted and left with the Street Committee, on motion of Coun- cillors Cooper and Nediger. On motion of ,Ree4e Miller and Councillor Langford the matter in re- gards to the getting of ages of children in the town, re Mr. 'Brydone's letter be left in the hands of the Finance Com- mittee—Motion carried. Mr. H. Wiltse, Secretary of the Pub- lic School Board, spoke in regards to the\School Attendance Act, Reeve Miller of the Street Committee reported that Committee had raised several cement blocks and had them levelled up. Mary Street drain at the outlet had been cleaned out, Com- mittee thought advisable that no action bb taken with request of residents in "Little England". Some drainage will be done along side of sidewalks where Street 'Committee thinks it proper to do. Report was adopted. Councillor Langford of the Cemetery Committee, reported that some fence had to be fixed at Cemetery along with some new fence posts. Report was adopted. Councillor Nediger, of the Property Committee, reported a new bench at the Library Park; would have the fur- nace pipe frons Council chamber re- moved to the cellar; would fix up the roof at the weigh scales, Report. ad- opted. Councillor Cooper, of the Finance Committee, nsade the followling A VERY SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL FAIR A Delightful Day; Good Crowds; Fine Exhibits and Well Contested Sports Last- Thursday the Clinton and the Rural School Fairs were held in the Town Hall, This was one of the most successful fairs held this season, The weather was ideal and a very large crowd was in attendance. The ex- hibits were exceptionally fine. At 1,30 seventeen schools fell nito parade formation in front of the Clin- ton Model school, each school re- presented by special 'costumes and carrying brillant banners. The pro- cession marched down Victoria street and through Main street where the singing and drill was Judged. Follow- ing this was the public speaking. This branch is becoming more popular each year and there were a number of fine addresses. Sports in the form of races of all kinds toolt place in front of the Town Hall, 'while in the rear and one of the side streets the animals, poultry, pets, etc., were ex- hibited. Class exhibits, baking, vege- tables, drawing, writing and sewing were shown upstairs in the hall. One school showed something unique in the form of a circus made by second grade children. In this tents, clowns animals, etc, were all there. Following are the prize winners for Continued on Page 4. port Street Account Pay sheet for Sept. $ 46.20 - Electric Light Account.. P. U. Com. Street lighting Sept 139.58 D, E. ;Closet Account J. Carrick, salary for Sept. 54.17 Cemetery Account R,lllunter, salary for Sept. 71.43 J. Vanegmond, for wire fencing 21,50 Jay sheet for Sept, 16.25 Salaries Account 12.13. Fitzsimons salary far Sept 54.1Y ( " " collecting war tax 1.00 Grants Account Hospital for lighting '11:84 Hospital for water 1$;0 G. W. V, A. for lighting Incidental Account W. Coats, registration of bylaw 2.30 R. Mennel, for draying .50 Printing Account W. H, Kerr & Son, account , 5.90 Property Account Lighting Town Hall Wiring and lamps Receipts R. 13, Fitzsimons market scales Rent of town hall R. Hunter, work at cemetery.. 36.00 _ Received in perpetuity , , .. 80.00 Sale of lots 28.00 The first sitting of the Court of Revision for the Assessment Roll will be held on Thursday, Oct. 27th. Councillors Cooper and Paisley moved that the light question of Huron Street be left to Street Committe with power to act. Motion carried. Councillors Cooper and Paisley mov- ed that the Street 'Committee be asked to rearrange the lights on Rattenbury street, to be more suitable to the Pub- lic Library Park, Councillors Paisley and Nediger that the grant formerly given for rent light and fuel for the G.W.V.A. rooms be withdrawn frons 31st Inst and former motion be recinded, Carried, At the request of the Salvation Army in reference to medical attention for a woman in town, the matter Was left in the hands of the Charity Commit- tee with power to act, on motion of Councillors Johnson and Cooper. Council adjourned. Era The Try for Job Work in 1921 2.81 8.32 8,55 15.00 LATE DR. T. J. FRASER NATIVE OF GODERICH "The beloved physician," as he was called by his colleagues and patients, Dr. S. John Fraser, Detroit, Mich., passed away on September 30, 1921. He was of Highland origin, and the son of the late Donald Fraser, Gode- rich, Deputy Registrar of the county of Huron. After practising for eight years in Northern Michigan, Dr. Fraser in 1893 went to Detroit, where he had a lucrative practice, specializing in obstetrics. Of ,tate his health lsad been failing as the result of devotion to work during the influenza epidemic, Dr. Fraser was a Mason and mem- ber also of the Oddfellows, Foresters and Knights of Pythias. 000000000000000 g OVER THE TEACUPS g 000000000000000 Mr, W. Nickle went to Elora on. Monday. Mrs, H. 13, Combe has been visiting at Mitcvhell. Dr, J, W. Shaw was a week end visitor at Detroit. Dr. Blackall and son, of Blyth, were in town Monday morning. Mr. M. D. McTaggart was a visitor in Detroit over the week end. Mr, Fred Thompson has resumed his studies at Western University. Mrs. Ray Rumball and Master Jack returned to London this week, Mr, Hary Wright, of Royston, is visit ing at ,the home of Mr. J. Fallond. Mr. H. A. Hill, of the Royal Bank staff at Hamilton, is home on his holi- days. Miss Helen Forrester and Miss Viola Cook were visitors in London this week. Rev, Mr. Adamson, of Paris, was calling on old friends in town this week. PAY TRIBUTE TO THE HEROIC DEAD Monument to Forty Men Unveiled at Seaforth' -- An Impressive Service—Many People Present From All Parts of District. Seaforth, Oct. 2—The ceremony in connection with the unveiling of the monument erected in Victoria Palk by the Town of Seaforth in commemora- tion of the men from this district who lost -their lives in the Great War, which took place this afternoon, was most tm. pressive. A great many people as- sembled from all parts of the county; and listened attentively in spite of a drizzling rain. The service, which commenced at 2 o'clock, was preceded by a parade under the auspices of the G. W. V. A. in which the Seaforth citizens' band the veterans' bugle band, the war veterans, under the leadership of Rev. Capt. Ed- wards, the separate school and the united Sunday schools took part, The procession formed at the corner of Goderich and Main streets and marched to the park, where appropriate address - Goderich Signal—Mr. Layton Wal- es were delivered by the chairman, ker left for Toronto last week to take Mayor Golding, Rev. T. H. Brown, Rev, a position. Miss Jean Scott, of Detroit, spent the week end with her father, Post- master Scott. Miss Bertha Ramrass has gone to Toronto where she intends spending a couple of months. Mrs. Wm. Elliott, of Mitchell has been visiting at the Forrester home during the past week. - Mr. 'W, R. Counter is in Simcoe this week taking in the Co. Fair and visit- ing relatives and old friends. A great many friends of Rev, and Mrs. McKegney were at the station on Friday afternoon to bid them good- bye. Dr, Fraser, Inspector of the Medical Department for Western Ontario, was in town on Wednesday on his official visit. , Capt. Smith and Lieut. Lightowler, of the Salvation Army force, here, are in Toronto attending the annual Con- gress. Commandant Pickle and Ensign Cbok are spending a week in Toronto attend- ing the annual 'Congress and farewell meetings of Commissioner and Mrs, Richards of the Salvation Army. Mr. A. E. Betts attended the Bakers' Convention at Toronto this week. The J. J. MERNER CANDIDATE s Transportation Building at the Exhibi- FOR CONSERVATIVES latest )machinery, etc,, to be used in IN SOUTH HURON the bake shop. GEO. SPOTTON WILL RUN IN NORTH HURON tion grounds was filled with all the Member is Unanimous Choice of Big Convention at Hensall Hensall, Of l --The name of J, J. Merner wat the only name to appear when the voting was ready to take place and he was made the unanimous choice of the' Conservatives of South Huron on Saturday. Among those nominated but with- drew were: W. H. Lobb, Goderich Twp; W. R. Elliott, Stephen, W. Consitt, of Hillsgreen; N. W. Trewartha, Goderich Twp; Chas. G. Middleton, Goderich Twp; Harry Salkeld, Goderich Twp; Mrs. W. Consitt, Hillsgreen; Fred El- lerington; Dr. Thompson, Clinton; D. 'Cantelon, Clinton ; T, Sowerby, Gode- rich Twp; T. E, Hays, Seaforth; 'Mrs. 'N. W. Trewartha, Goderich Twp; and Mrs, Murphy, Tuckersmith., Association officers were elected as follows: President, C. G. Middleton; Goderich Twp; first vice-president Mrs. W. Consitt, Hillsgreen; second vice- presileut, W. Brock; secretary -treas- urer, C. G. Petty, Hensall. Chairmen of municipalities; Stephen, Alex, Neeb and W. R, Elliott; Hay, Henry Neeb and William Consitt; Stanley, D. H. McNaughton and John McKinley; Gode- rich Township, N. W. Trewartha and Fred Middleton;'i.Hullett, Win} Ray4- mond and Bert. Allen; Clinton, David Cantelon and A. Holmes; McKillop, George McKee and James Smith; Sea- orth, Robert Wilson and Dr. Harburn; Exeter, Chas. Sanders and G. 'W,Rob- inson; Tuckersmith, Robt. Algie and Sant McGeoch; Usborne, Richard Soates and Thonmas Hunkin; Hensall, G. C. Petty 'and Robert Dick; Bayfield, R. McMurray and W. Simpson. Announcement --ee-- The Pavilion Orchestra, Gode- rich, is open for engagements, pub lie or private.. For information and terms write or phone. W. J. BUCHANAN, Manager Phone 47; Box 18 Goderich Ont. Chosen at Enthusiastic Convention of Government Supporters Held at Wingham HENSALL TRUSTEES PLAN NEW $25,.000 SCHOOL Hensall, Sept. 29---Hensall will have a new school. Unexpectedly large at- tendance this terns at the continuation classes here caused an overflow into rooms its one of the business blocks and the board is threatened with with- drawal of the Gdvernment grant if accommodation is isot provided, The trustees plan to replace the present venerable structure with a modern building at a cOst of about ,$25,000, Father Goetz, Rev. F. H. Larkin, Rev. Father White, of St. Columban, and Rev. R. D. MacDermid, of Goderich, who spoke in the absence of Rev. S. McLean, of Egmondville. The monument was unveiled by Rev. Capt, Edwards after which the buglers played the last post. Names of Forty Men. This handsorne tribute, which has ,been erected to perpetuate the memory of these brave men is conceived and executed along broad and artistic lines and represents a young soldier stand- ing on the grave of a fallen comrade in Flanders, the whole inscribed "In Flanders' Field." On the base of the monument is engraved the names of 40 soldiers from this community who were killed in active service, also a list of the battles in which the Canadian army took part, including Vimy, 'Courcel- tette, Lens, Givinchy, Arras, Mons, St. Eloi, Somme, etc. Beautiful wreaths were laid at the foot of the monument by the G.W.V.A., the Women's War Auxiliary, the united Sunday schools, the separate school and other friends of the departed. At Wingham on Friday afternoon Mr George Spotton, of Wingham, was nom inated as tlse 'Conservative candidate for North Huron, Eight names were proposed and Mr. Spotton was chosen after a lively, but good-natured contest with H. J, A, MacEwen, of Goderich,, secretary of the riding, but on the announcement of the result of the balloting promptly moved that the latter be nsade the un- animous choice of the convention, There were many expressions of opin- ion that the nominee of the party will retain North Huron as a Government seat, particularly as the U. F. 0. can- didat'e is a former Liberal. James Bowman, the present federal member is in poor health and is Making his home in Toronto. The other names proposed were those of Dr. R. L. Stewart, Wingham; Peter W. Scott, Belgrave; William Campbell, Goderich; Mayor E. R. Wigle, Goderich; Dr. Redmond, Wingham and John Joynt, M.P.P. Lucknow, All withdrew pledging full support)to the choice of the convention.' ction QUICK GLANCE AT THE LOCAL NEWS Items of Interest Picked Up Hera and There About the Town Moved to Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. G. Elliott and moved to Toronto where they residing. A Pleasant Evening. The Royal Black Preceptory held a "smoker" on Tuesday evening and a pleasant time was spent. A Serious Accident. Wednesday morning Miss Margaret Holmes, wbo is visiting with Miss J. Holmes, Princess street, was out in a shed when the building collapsed and fell upon her. She was under the build ing for sometime before discovered and aid was at once called. It took 7 of the neighbors to remove the building that fell on her, and it was discovered after a medical examination that she had a broken ankle and a dislocated hip and she was removed to the Clinton Hospital. Fears are also felt that she may be injured internally.. Sudden Death of Mrs. Forrester. family intend London Diocese Changes Numerous London, Sept. 30—A number of ap- pointments in the diocese of London were announced today by Right Rev. M, F, Fallon, Bishop of London. Rev, Father R, 11, Dignan, assistant rector of St. Marys Church, London, goes to Chatham, as the rector of Blessed Sac- rament Church. - Rev, J. A. Finn, O: St, Peter's London, is placed in charge bf the congregation at Welt Lorne. Other changes are 51 follows: To Chatham, St. Joseph's church, Rev. J. Gnam. late of Ingersoll, assistants to Father Gnam, Rev, M. Sullivan, late curate at Sarnia; Rev. P. Harrigan and Rev. P. McKeon. The last three were ordained in May; to Ingersoll, Rev. A. Fuerth, West Lorne; to West Lorne, 'Rev. J. A, Finn, curate to St. Peter's London; to be curate at Sarnia, Rev. Leo Power; to be curate at St. Mary's Rev. H. Chisholm, Criminal law falls within the exclus- ive legislature jurisdiction of the Parlia- ment of Canada. Still a Provincial Leg- islature has the 'power to enact laws imposing punishment by fine, penalty or imprisonment for enforcing any law of the Province nsade respecting mat- ters coming within the jurisdiction of the Provincial Legislature. For example where there is a licenses law, the Pro- vince .can impose punishment for the vioiation of that law, In the eastern and older Provinces the public domain, or crown lands, be- long to the Province in which they are situated and tine Provincial Legislature can legislate with 3:espeet to such Jands. Municapl institutions are within the exclusive legislature Jurisdiction of the Provinces. Each Province Itas its own Municipal system.. About 11 o'colck on Tuesday morn- ing, afte- speaking to her sister-in-law Mrs, Wm.•Eliiott, that she was feeling so much better, Mrs. David Forrester, was found to have passed away quietly away. Deceased who was in her 66 year, had been in poor health for some time though able to be about, ' She was born in the New England States, and when a young girl moved to Mitch- ell with her parents. 46 years ago she married her partner in life, the late David A. Forrester, who passed sud- denly away 3 years ago in January. A family of five sons (Andrew and David of Hamilton; Fred of Dublin; Ross and Roy at home) and two daughters (Mrs. Geo. E. Chidley ,of Spokane, Wash,, and Miss Helen at home). The late Mrs. Forrester is also survived by two sisters, Mrs, F. G. Lynde, of Saskat- oon, and Mrs. Margaret Lewis, of Orangeville, and two brothers, Geo, Aiken of Toronto and John Aiken of Orangeville. The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock and will be private. ' To the family the deep sympathy goes out to them in their loss. SIX MONTHS' JAIL FOR BREACH OF THE O.T.A. Goderich, Oct. 2.—W, C. Lepard, of Wingham, was sentenced yesterday in the local police court by Magistrate Reid to spend six months in the Gode- rich jail, This case has caused con- siderable interest in the community, as it was the first time that anyone has been charged with a second offense against the 0. T. A. it was proved in court a week ago that Lepard had sold five gallons of swamp'w'hisky for $75 in the month of August and about two months previous ise had been warned by the court to the extent of being fined $500 and costs for a similar offence.' Crown, Attorney Seager acted for Inspector Fellow, and Dudley Holmes, of Wingham, for Lep- ard, .Sports. Wiughans defeated Palmerston at Wingham in a sudden death game by a score of 9 to 3. —0— Zurich won from Woodstock at Pul- lartoi by a score of 8 to 3, The New York Americans won the first game on Wednesday from 'tile New York Nationals by a score of 3 to 0, --2 ee®c+eaat®etsaec+®99a86141 fD a➢ e WITH THA CHURCHRS. a IN CoMeiteeegetlegea®aomwa® St. Paul's Church Services will be held as usual on Sun- day and will be conducted by Rev; . Canon Hill. ' VViilis Church The Mission Band of Willis Church will hold a Bazaar in Mr, Stothers' office on Saturday 22nd at 2 p.m. There will be the following booths: Fancy work, Dolls, 'Candy, llome made bak- ing and Fish Pond, Afternoon tea will be served by members of the Band. All donations frons the congregation will be greatly appreciated, Ontario St. Church. Rev. J. S. Hunter, M. A., B. M., of Lambeth, will preach anniversary ser- mons in Ontario St,, church on Sun- day, Oct, 16th. Next Sunday is Missionary Inaugural day. Pastor will preach on Missions both morning and evening, y Monday evening a good Mission- ary program will be given at the Ep- worth League and monthly collection will be taken. Wesley Church A Women's anniversary service was held in the Wesley Methodist church last Sunday morning when the entire service was taken by women. Mrs, J. H. Childs of London, delivered an. address ,and during the offertory, am anthem was sung by a choir composed' entirely' 'by womlhn' The evening service was conducted by Mr. Foo Wing Ching a native Chinese student from Singapore, He gave a very clear and interesting ac- count of his home life and conversion. Mr. Ching is Isere to gain an education to fit him for medical missionary work. ' llis touching account of Isis conversion among his heathen environments •ap- pealed to all ,who heard him. At the Sunday School in the afternoon he gave an address and showed curios from China. FORMER STANLEY TW, MAN Winnipeg, Man., Oct. 8—Joshua Callaway, 9t, pioneer citizen and pro- minent in public life of the city, died at his home here yesterday. He came from England with his parents in 1843 o h Stanley, n the t wns f of 5 settling i Y, S p Huron County, Ont, Mr. Callaway had been a resident here since 1876,,