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The Clinton News Record, 1920-1-22, Page 1Na. 2029 -40th Year -Record. CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSbAV, JANUARY "22nd, 1920 How+�a a • sit.....e ad THE HOME PAPER Our Mailing Sheet has been corrected up to Jan. 13th, ➢ 92o Every label should read to a date in advance. Does yours read anuary 1921? J3lcl` the gent b'uu ==,9i gegTtrxa Simplicity of construction coni"' blued With a skill int manufacture, eh which is the inheritance of genera- tions make b ,S' REGINA WATCHES n sum.• good time -keepers and consequently comfortable watches to early. Their efficiency is assured by a guarantee which enables the owner to have any oonstrnctioltal defect remedied free of charge by the' nearest agent in SOLUTELY GUARANTEE any part of Canada, ,They are not. made in grades which cannot be fully guaranteed. lietittar feauelet aria Optician - - - Clinton ISSUER OF MARRIAGE -LICENSES. Phone 174w Residenc 1743 Aseurtsemocuistesserea i The Royal Bank of Canada HEAD OFFICE, MONTREAL • LONDON, Eng., NEW YORK, Princess St, E.0 63 William St, BARCELONA, Spain Plaza, de Cataluna 0 With aur chain of 030-Biiinches throughout Canada, New- foundland. the West Indies, Central and South America, we offer a complete banking service to exporters, importers, man- ufacturers and others wishing to extend their business in these countries, Trade enquiries are solicited. Consult our local Manager or write direct to our Foreign Department, Montreal, Canada. Capital paid-up and Reserves Total Assets over $33,756,000 $505,000,000 INCORPORATED IN 1856 CAPITAL AND RESERVE $9,000,000 Over12O Branches THE MOLSONS BANK A good Banking connection is essential to the success of any merchant or trader, This Bank is equipped and prepared to give efficient, careful and quick service in every department of banking. H. R. SHARP, Manager CLINTON BRANCH Safety Deposit Boxes to Rent 31-19 READY-TO-WEAR CLOTsrxa 2 he c`Morrtsh ORDERED Clothing Co. CLOTHING A Sq in Oercots M Sitiirdijr 30 Young hen's overcoats, uptodate . istyles worth �3n,00, to clearat Make- yottir selection early „before the sizes are broken THE MOEIRISH CLOTHINI CO. Motto "A Square Deal for Every Mani" i THE SECOND IN THE SERIES. Tile second concert in ,the series be- ing put on in Clinton, under the sus- ,pices of the Girls' Auxiliary will be -held in the town hall on February 6th." It is a lecture by the humorist, Her- bert Leon Cope, who spent several inonths with the American soldiers at the front, A BUSINESS CHANGE, Messrs, Couch & Oo, have sold their drygoods 'business to Mr. C. L. Mosier of Kitchener who gets possession as soon as stock taking, which -is now in progress, is cont- pleted ttit'cl who will probably be ready to open up the beginning of the week. Couch & Co. have been in business in Clinton for ten years or more and Clinton people will..be sorry if this change means the removal of either or both the families of Mr. Couch or his sister, Mrs. Ross. from town. TOWN -HALL THREATENED. A few ininutes before one o'clock on Tuesday afternoon fire was dis- covered in the town hall. in the floor just. over the furnace, The firemen were speedily on the scene and the blaze was soon under control. but not before a considerable hole was burned in the floor. , Fire has oc- curred in this particular spot on sev- eral occasions and talking the mat- ter over afterwards Mayor Cottle, Clerk Macpherson and Sergt..Welsh decided that a sheet of asbestos ought to be placed under the floor there, Had the fire occured in the night it might easily have proved a serious AMONG TI -IE CHURCIIES, Baptist Church - A very successful supper and annual business meeting was held last Fri- day evening. Next Sunday at flan 7 the pastor will preach. Beginning Monday next, Jan. 26th, we hold a week's special. services. Each evening except Wednesday at 8 o'clock.- Rev, J. E..MCauiey of Goderich will be the speaker. To these services you are invited. Ont. St. Church The Social and Literary Commit- tee had charge of the League meet- ing on Monday evening. The topic "Silas Marner, The Weaver," was divided - into three. parts, Miss H. Ross taking the first part, Miss M. 'Beaton the second. and Miss A. Walker, the third. Gershom Ander- son gave a very interesting recita- tion. The contest on Bible names was enjoyed very much. Willis Church The congregational meeting Was held yesterday evening, when encour- aging reports were read from all the departments. The minister's stipend was raised $200: In conjunction with the Inter - Church Forward Movement meeting on Wednesday next the Rev. Dr. Pringle will address the Presbyter- ians in the lecture room of Willis church at 10.30 _o'clock in the fore- noon and Rev. Dr. Gaudier in the evening at seven o'clock. Wesley Church - Sunclay last was anniversary day in Wesley church and although very unfavorable as to weather was a very happy and successful day, The congregations were not nearly so large as usual, the people not being able to get in from the country, but in the evening a large number of the Ontario street_ people cane down, having withdrawn their service and the body of the church was pretty well filled. The preacher of the day was the Rev. Mr. Uren of Mitchell, who preached two inspiring • ser- ntons. Rev, S. Anderson assisted at the evening service. The choir had prepared special music for the occasion and in the evening were assisted by Mr. A. H. Francis of London, who sang a solo in fine voice. The ofimcials had asked for a special offering of not less than $500 and at the close of the evening ser- vice Mr. Uren announced that the contributions, amounted to $975. As seine were still to hear from it is expected that the offering will reach 31000. Next Sunday at the morning ser- vice the Sacrament of the Lord's -Supper will the administered. Fell- owship meeting at ten o'clock. 5 '1 * The, following program will be ear - Vied out in connection with the Inter- Church Forward Movement in Clin ton, the meetings to be held in Wes- ley church on Wednesday' afternoon and evening of next week, Jan. 28th: Afternoon session 2.15, Chairman, Mr. Chas. Middleton, , Son • Service. 6 Address R ev J. E. McCauley of God- erich e y "Paul's disappointment"' or "Man's hope' and God's hope." Hymn and Offering. Address - Rev. (Colonel) g Prin le Moderator of ,the.General Asgenthly of the Presbyterian church. Question Drawer in charge of Rev. (Capt.) P. Edwarcis,'M. A. of Sea - forth, Evening session 7,45 • Chairman, Dr; Thompson, • Song Service. - :Address,Rev, A. L. G, Cl, •k 11 ef 0 Goderich, Hymn and Offering Address,, Rev A, dandierr D. D., Prinoipal of ICnox College, Opportunity will be given ler discussion, Union choir, THE LOCAL MARKET, Wheat 31,98, - Oats .913c.- Buckwheat 81.35, Barley 81,70. - • Butter 50 and 55c, , Eggs ,60c. - Live Hogs $17.00. PULLER REPORT NEXT WEEK. The annual meeting of the Huron Central Agricultural Society was held hi the office of the Agricultural Represetative on Tuesday afternoon and, considering the stormy state • of the weather, was very well attended. Owing to' the Secretary's report con- ing fit only this morning. we are obliged to hold it over. Look for it next week. • THIS SHOULD. BE EASY. The local G. W. G. A. intends hold- ing a "Smoker" in their roosts 'on Monday evening next. Each veteran is to -come prepared to relate some story he heard or some incident that occurred during his military ser- vice. DON'T GET IN. PANIC. A case of sleeping sickness is re- ported from Goderich and another 5ron? Londesboro. Neither is sup- posed to be very serious and both are expected to recover, but there is something. so mysterious about this strange, new disease that the very name of it is alarming. Is there any way of 'protecting oneself from it is the question in the . minds of many people these days. The very best thing to do is to build up the health with wholesome food, plenty of sleep, ('the natural kind, and as much as possible of it before mid- night), and plenty of good fresh air. Then don't worry. One can worry oneself into, almost- any state of physicial ill -being if one goes about it. FUNERAL, OF INFANT. The funeral of little Audrey, the infant daughter, age five and a half months, of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Castle of Stratford, formerly of Clinton, took place on Tuesday afternoon from the fancily residence, 27 Perth St., to Avondale Cemetery. The service at the hone was taken by' 'Rev. Mr, Hol'nes bf Trinity Methodist church. Among the floral tributes was a wreath froth - Neigh- bors, a spray from Mrs. Hazelwood of Guelph, spray from Ladies Aid Central Methodist church, Spray from Mr. -J. Bryant, wreath from Mr. and Mrs. J. .Sutherland, spray, Mrs. J. Armstrong, spray from Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Porter and a wreath from mother and father. Friends here sympathize with Mr. and Mrs. Castle in the loss of their babe. NOW AT HILLSBURG. In a letter renewing his subscript tion to The News -Record the Rev. F. C. harper, formerly pastor of Willis Church Clinton, but now pastor of St. Andrew's Church, Hillsburg, writes as follows: We are nicely settled now in the finered brick manse of St. And- rew's. my induction having taken place on Jan. 2nd last. The 50th anniversary of the opening of the present church building took place with appropriate services on the 18th, and last night, the 19th, was the occasion of the happiest old -hone gathering that I have ever seen . in any church. Three former ministers gave splendid ad- dresses of reminiscences. Rev. Dr. W. D. Armstrong, Rev. J. J. Elliott of Midland, and Rev. S. Burnside of Erskine Church Hamilton. The per- sonnel of the congregation remind me happily of the friends I have at Clinton and in Stanley and Tucker - smith. They have been good enough to raise my stipend to 51800, fine manse and the usual month's vasa- tion. Since my return •frons over- seas iii May, I preached in only,two vacancies, here and at Chatsworth, and .was given a unanimous call by both. GAME A TIE. Clinton Junior Hockey team went up to ,Wingham on Monday evening to play the return match with the Jun- iors of that town' the game resulting in a tie score, 6-6. The boys _were- very ,late getting up to Wingham, the train leaving here about eight o'clock and by .the time they got into their togs and got on the ice it was after ten o'clock. The crowd had waited for a couple of hours to see the match. It was a good game, being fast from start to fini h t s Ath tee end of the first quarter the score stood 2-1 in favor of Clinton and at the end of the second each team ilial trebled its score. When time was called Wingham had scored two more goals. A misunderstanding as to the time resulted in the ' boys coming back, after most of them had left the ice, and playing five minutes longer, dur- ing . which time Wingham again scored,• leaving the game a tie. The local line -up was as follows: Goal, Graolis. Defence Manning, McDonald, o Wald , Centro, Murphy, Wings, Cooper, Miler' - Subs., Mutcli; Elliott, The tie Will be pliryed of in too local rink on Moinday evening next. This • ought to be ail interesting game, TRAINS HAVE BEEN LATE. Belated trains and delayed: mails have been the . order, of -the clays during the past week, The forenoon train from London alai the afternoon train from Wingham have been can- celled this weekaltogetherand the other trains have been running late. But now that the storm seems to be over we shall 50011 be basic to normal again. - WOMEN ON VESTRIES, Several years ago, after a long struggle ably led by a member. of St. Paul's Church, Clinton, the Syn- od of Htiron, gave women the right to be members of Vestries. Locally the honour was - not 'appreciated, Vestry after Vestry was held but never was a woman present. How- ever the tide has turned. Whether the result: of the Forward Movement or not we cannot tell. but last Mon - clay at a Vestry meeting of St. Paul's Church a woman was present. ALL ABOUT VACCINE. On another page of this issue ap- pears an article from Dr, Shaw, M. H. 0,, describing how vaccine is procured. It is an interesting and enlightening article and should be read by eyeryone as it is also"a time- ly one. Smallpox is a scourge which medical men seen to have been able to Master if the people will only submit to vaccination and there seems to be proof in plenty that without that precaution a case of smallpox is a very serious matter, whether it proves fatal or' not. LITTLE' LOCALS. The W. C. T. U. will meet in Wes- ley church lecture room on Friday afternoon of this, week. Mr. W. T O'Neil has moved into his house across the street, recent- ly vacated by Mr. J. A. Sutter, who has moved to the West house on Rat- tenbury street. Miss Alice Hodge has taken a pos- ition with the 'W. D Fair Co.. Miss Margaret Schoenhals having re- signed. Mr. J. E. Doherty has moved to the house he recently purchased on Wellington street,. FINANCIAL STATEMENT. The Wontens' Patriotic Society issues the following statement: Sept. 30th, 1919 to January 15th, 1920 Sept 30 Balance on hand ., 392.19 Dec. 31 Interest 5.76 1920 Jan. 15 High St. Tea at Mrs. G. D. McTaggarts - 13,50 $410.95 Expenditures 1919 Oct. 27 Freight and Draying - 1.36 Nov. 7 Donation to Sick Soldiers 100.00 Dec, 8 Gramophone Records for By- ron Sanitorium • 5.00 Canadian Red Cross 25.00 Balance ... , , 2711.59 8410.96 HOW IT WAS WON. The Rev, S. E. McKegney re- ceived the other daya copy of the following extract from the -London Gazettj;;' which explains the (leesi for which he was awarded the Mili- tary .Cross. The decoration itself Was. presented. to him' at Bucking- ham, being pimied on by - King George, but this was the first official notice of tine cause for 'which he was decorated: "Awarded Military Cross. 1 Hon. Capt: Rev. S E. McKegney, Canad- ian Chaplain Service, attached to the 58th Infantry Battalion. Deed.—For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the 'at- tacks near Cambrai on 28th Sep- tember and 1st Otober, 1918: Throughout he was continuously present on the battle field„ dressing the wounded and assisting in their evacuation amidst very heavy fire. He had no rest for two days, during which time lie was indefagitable in carrying- out his duties and relieving the suffering. NEED MORE HOUSES. .. Mr. J. Wiseman has sold his resi- dence on the corner of Prince and Princess streets to Mr. Thos._Corless of near Sudbury, who intends Coning to town in the spring. Mrs. Corless is a. daughter of Mrs. Margaret Col- gtib.oun and a sister of Mesdames McMurray, Hugh - Kennedy and H. -- Fitzsimons Of town. Clinton was chosen by them for • a place of resi- dence not only on account of it be- ing the hone of so many relatives _ but also for its good educational fa- cilities - c t es. • Clinton seems to need just now several good houses for renting pur- oaes; Mr, and Mrs. Wiseman want a smaller but a comfortable House when they give up their own; Mr. Davison, who has 'purhased Row - land's hardware business and is com- ing to town next ,month. wishes a house to rent until he can look about and decide on a permanent home and Mr, E. F, Mesmer, who expects to come in ,from Bayfield in a few months:is looking 061 for shouse to rent. g Houses are scarce in Clinton, Some- body with money to invest might con- sider it a good investment to build a few for the good of the town and' as a paying venture hut for the fad that materials and workman -ship cite so high, But in the meantime We Have to worry along as best we call, THE BOY S'COU'T. The boys have got a new'heiper in the person of Nursing -Sister Ferguson, who is giving a number of theist -lessons in First Aid and Ambulance Work. - - TONIGHT IN TIIE HALL. The Girls' Auxiliary are putting on their masical eoniedy, "The New Minister" in the town hall this ev- eiling and tomorrow evening, Have you booked your seat for either night? The plans are open at Fair's and tonights plan is pretty well taken. If you have not yet secured a seat you'•had better get it at once. You need the laugh this play is sure. to give you. Bagfield The ladies of the, village will hold 11- Box Social in the. town hall on Tuesday evening, Jan. 2711h. Proceeds in aid of the Armenian Fund. • Mr. S. Kipfer, who has been liv- ing . in the residence formerly occu- pied by the late John Whidclon on Main street, moved his family in- to Mr. James Johnston's residence on Louisa street, the past week. Mr. 'Mooney of Milestone, Sask., was the guest of Mr, James John- ston for the past few weeks. The Annual. Meeting of the Bay- field Cemetery Company that was to have been held in the town hall on Monday afternoon last, was ;pest= Ironed for a week on account of the storm. - The council has appointed the following ofheers for 1920: Treasurer, James H. Reid; Ass- essor, William Balkwell; Constable and Care taker of the town hall, Samuel Blair; Medical Health Offi- cer, Dr. Woods; Board of Health, Thomas Caniea'on, Edward Merner and H. W. Erwin-Seety, Health -In- spector and Truant officer, Samuel Blair; Auditors, Mrs. James Ferg- uson and Harold Brandon. The Clerk, II. W. Erwin, was appointed at the first meeting. Robert Delgaty sent in his resig- nation as councillor, the counicil accepted it and ordered -the clerk to call a meeting of the electors for Monday evening, Jan. 20th, from 7 to 8 to fill the 'vacancy. The annual meeting of St. And- rew's church was held on San, 136. The Rev. A. McFarlane presided and there was a fair attendance, All the reportswere most encourag- ing and gave evidence of progress in each organization. during the year nine members were added to the roll and .five removed leaving a membership of 128. The financial reports were as follows: Amount raised for current expenses $1517; Expenditures $1414; Balance $103; Missionary offerings 3311; Sunday School $170; Ladies Aid 8114; Women's Missionary Society 3184; Mission' Band $10,—a total- of $2306. The minister's stipend was increased to 81500.. - (Intended for last week) - Mr. and Mrs. McKay and daugh- ter of Goderich were the guests of Mrs. McKay's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel McDonald during the holiday period. - Division Court was held at the town hall, Tuesday of last week at 10.30 A. M. Judge .Lewis of God- erics presided. There being no cases. for hearing and court was adjourned. Mr. John Falconer spent the past week with friends at 'Goderich. Mrs. Falconer•,who had been in Goderich the past three Weeks, 'returned hone with him, Mr. Grosby of Huron College, Lon- don, occupied the pulpit of Trinity Church on Sunday Evening fast. Next Sunday Mr. Caper .a returned soldier of London will speak on the Anglican Forward Movement at 7 P. M. Mrs, Weir of Seaforth spent the holidays with her sister Mrs, Frank Keegan. The Annual sleeting of the Bay- field Library Board was hells on Mon- day afternoon at 2. P. M. The following officers and members of the Board were appointed for 1920: Rev, A. McFarlane, President George E. Greenslade, Sec -Treasurer; Rev. A. McFarlanel, Librarian; Miss Hildjy Ring, Asst -Librarian; Members of the .Board: Messrs, John Fraser, P. A. Edwards, James H Reid, H. W.. Erwin, 0. E. Greenslade and Rev, A. McFarlane, Book Com- mittee; Rev. A. McFarnale, F. A. Edwards and II. W. Erwin. The Library, which has been located at Mr. H. Drehmann's since i it was start- ed, tart•-ed, has been moved during the past week to Mr. Thomas,' King's The inaugural meeting of the Village Council was held in the town hall- on Monday at 11 A: M. Pres- ent, E. Merner• Reeve, Councillors. Messrs. R. Delgaty, 1V, J'. Elliott, Santini Cleave and David Dewar. 'They each subscribed to the oath of office, The Reeve then took the chair, when the following business was transacted. -71. W. Erwin was re -appointed lerk C 46r 11120 after which the clerk, was instructed axe d to post up notices asking for allpli- eatiol for thc cost of the officers for 1020 to be in by More. clay Jana 19th, Also a number 0l aec0an'',s ware passed alter which rho meeting was adjourned to meet again on the 19th at,7,30, - 110174esville Miss Verna Jervis was with God- erleh friends over' the week -end, Auburn - The Baptist Church purposes hold- ing their annual business meeting on Friday evening at 7.30, Tea - will be served. All illembers and adherents are urged to attend this meeting. Constance • Mr. Thos. Adams shipped a -couple of carloads of cattle to Toronto last week. - Mr. Harold Pale has purchased a handsome team of Agricultural horses, one from Mr. Jas. VanEg- mond and the other from 1VIr. Arthur Dale of near Clinton, This team may be one of - those shown at the fairs to be held in the spiting. Londesboro. Mr. Frank Sturdy spent a few days with his aunt, Mrs. D. Geddes, Mr. Chas. Manning, we are sorry to report, has what is supposed to be the sleeping sickness, but we hope he may soon recover•. • The severe storms have blocked some of the roads, for some days. Mr. Norman Geddes visited at the home of Mr. Geddes. Mrs-. Geo. Moon entertained on. Tuesday evening the Young Ladies Organized Class, Htani elf Township On Tuesday evening of last Week the Maple Leaf Red Cross Society en- tertained their husbands and friends to an oyster supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. `13Ienry Diehl, It hap- pened to be a very stormy night but the society had never learned the word "postpone," thunder or rain, wind or storm, theyalways kept their appointments. Messrs. John Innes and Will MeEwan kindly volunteered to take their sleighs and going from house to house they soon had a good load each. After about seventy had attended to the inner man they pro- ceeded with a programme and var- ious games. After a very pleasant evening was spent they seemed"loath to separate and go out in the storm, Goderich Township Mrs. George Ludlow of Proton has _been visiting her brother, Mr. R. Richardson and with other friends in the township and also in Clinton during the past week or so. The funeral of Royden'George Lu- cas, whose death took place at Or- illia on Jan. 13th, took place from the residence of his aunt, Mrs. R. H. Elliott, on Thursday last, ser- vice at the house and graveside be- ing conducted by the Rev. A. L. G. Clarke of Goderich. Mrs. Elliott and Mrs. Lucas wish to thank the neighbors and friends for the kind- ness and sympathy shown them in their bereavement and sorrow. Mrs. Elliott has had a lot of trouble this winter, . her sister-in-law, nephew acid her closest neighbor all being taken away inside of three months. London Road . The U. F. 0. held their meeting last Thursday afternoon at the hone of Mrs. LeBeau, A very interesting and instructive paper on, "Beauty Spots in Canada," was read by Mrs. Geo, B. Hanley and reports of the Convention held in Toronto were given by Mrs. Falconer and Miss Waldron, The next meeting, which will beheld at the home of Mrs, Fred Nott on Feb. 19th, will be an evening meeting, When the ladies) will entertain the gentlemen of The Road. A feature of the program on this occasion will be a debate, the subject to be announced later. Mr. J. H. Quigley is busy these days moving on the farm recently purchased from Mr. H. Livermore. There was no 'school on Monday last owing to the fact that the teach- er, Miss Grant, was unable to get out from Clinton in time on account of the storm. -4 Hallett Township Mr: Jamas VanEgmond has pur: - chased the faun of the late W. T, Hill on the Gravel Road which 11 - i c. ivill work in conjunction with his own. The farm .consists of ninety acres, in two lots, one fifty acres and the other forty. Mr. VanEgmond thus obtains a good farm, which consider- ed with his homestead, will give him. and his family plenty of work. Mrs. Hill will probably remain where" she is until spring when she 'will conte into Clinton. School section No, 9 decided last week to send s6111e assistance to the stiffering Armenians , and, despite tC h e' Storm two Storm, young g melt set out on. snowshoes. to eanvias the section, With some help front others they suoceeded in collecting $88,20) which was fortvardecl. if every school ' secs. tient in the township responded o ttalw ly well a thousand dollars could easiw ly bo raised ler this worthy object,; - •i