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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1920-3-18, Page 1, lata. 2037 -40th 'Year. CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 18th, 1920 THE HOME PAPER Its large circulation throughout the county and its popularity with the reading public makes The News -Record a valuable advertising medium. . uij the ,3eit buil==, Regina Simplicity of construction cow's, aGc► biped with a skill in manufacture, tNi which is the inheritance of genera - Via tions make - REGINA WATCHES, good time keepers and consequently comfortable watches to carry. Their efficiency is assured by a guarantee which enables the owner toyhave any constructional defect remedied free of charge by the nearest- agent in riSOLUTELY GUARANTEED any part of Canada. They are not made in grades which cannot be fully guaranteed. elbow jeweler and Optician Clinton ISSUER OF MARRIAGE LICENSES. Phone 174w Resident 174J .110111 1 an F CANADA. Head Omce, Montreal Capital and Reserve Total Assets 505,000,000 630 Branches Special attention to Farmers' Requirements Interest paid on deposits. Safety deposit boxes to rent R, E, MANNING, Manager - Minton Branch 533,750,000 INIELDSIL.060000. 1.11=0=t0111=1:.10=1 INCORPORATED IN 1866 . CAPITAL AND RESERVE $9,000,000 Over120 Branches -THE fiY1OLS®11 V7S A K The saving habit like all other good habits is the result of resolution and practice. By depositing regularly a portion of your earnings in TI3E MOLSONS BANK, the saving habit is soon acquired. Your money grows by the addition of the interest which we pay at current rates on savings bank deposits. It is safe, and can be drawn upon when really needed. Avoid careless spending by opening a savings account with us. H. R. SHARP, Manager .CLINTON BRANCH Safety Deposit Boxes to Rent READY-TO-WEAR CLOTHING 2hec1`llor'rish Clothing Co, 11-19 ORDEREa CLOTHING Spring Clothes A Fit for Every Fbrm No matter what size : slighter than thelaverage, unusually tall, or short and chunky, you'll fit L I, we have clothing that will Fit Your Figure Perfectly l y' Suits made in choice patterns of New Spring Suitings that will suit your individuality Tailored by expert makers Perfect in every detail of good suit making 222 5.00 ^l 0 0 V 0.00 to $50 IP YOU HAVE BEEN CLOTHES TROUBLED WE ASK YOU TO COME HERS FOR RELIEF 1HE MDflISEI coo motto: [111. Square Deal for Every Ilan." 000 I CLINTON MARKETS. Egg's50e, - Oats $1,00. Butter 55c. Wheat 51.98. - Barley 51.50. - Buckwheat 51.45. Live Hogs 519,00. A GOOD FARM SOLD.. Mr•. G. W: Nott of TuckersaIith has sold his farm to Mr. Garret of Walton for a consideration of 510,000. This farm contains one hundred and thirty acres of first class land and -will make Mr. Garret a very desirable home. Mr. Nott has purchased the William Dale homesteadonthe Huron Road, East, and will move there very shortly. IN CLINTON, TOO. The postmaster and his assistants often�et blamed for or little things, many of which are just in the im- agination but they seldom get the credit they should for sticking around late at night to distribute the mails. They have had a lot of it this winter, too. And, for the benefit of the ungrateful, let us re- mind them it isnot necessary that the postmaster or helpers do this work after "even o'clock. Give credit Where credit is due. —Ex- eter Times, THE ORANGE AT-HOME. The Orange at-home, given on Friday evening last in their lodge rooms over the Public Library, was a very - enjoyable affair. The chair was taken by the chaplain, the Rev. E. 0. Forde, and a pleasing program gone through. Addresses were giv- en by Rev. S. E. Mclaegney, Rev. S. Anderson, Rev. E. L, Ander- son and Rev, D. N. McCanlus, violin music by Messrs. W. Mutch and R. Armstrong, a vocal duet by Messrs. R. Shrank and W. Lowe, solos by Miss M. Gibbings, C. Cook and B. Potter, a quintette by Messrs.. J. E. and C. Cook, W. Lowe, B. Potter and J. E. Doherty, and a little playlet, "A Scene in Court", by sixteen young men. At the conclusion of the program the wives of the members served refresh- ments. This annual affair is looked forward to by both the Orangemen and their friends and each year is Hutch enjoyed, EATON'S CATALOGUES. The T. Eaton Company of Toronto, last week shipped to the local ex- press agent, 247 sacks, containing seven tons of their spring catalogues the express charges on the shipment being. 5155. These catalogues were taken to the post office here where they were stamped ' and distri- buted throughout the town and coun- try. The postage .on the catalogues amounted to some $500 in addition to the express charges. The Eaton Company found out long ago that it pays to advertise, and unless the majority of our local merchants awaken to this fact very shortly, in the near future every local paper in the country will be carrying Eaton's advertising in their col- umns. The enormous increase not only in newsprint but every other commodity that goes into the mak- ing of a paper, is forcing this upon newspaper owners. They have been protecting the local merchants at the expense of their own pockets too long. —Huron Expositor. AMONG THE CHURCHES. St. Paul's Church Sergt. Mess of the Huron College will conduct the services on Sunday in the absence of the rector. The' Rev. A. L. G. Clarke of Goderich conducted the mid -week Lenton ser- vice on Tuesday evening. Baptist Church The morning subject will be: "The White Light of Truth," Evening: "Pilate's Question." The evening subject is the first of a series of sermons leading up to Easter Sun- day. Wesley Church On Itionday evening Mr. H. B. Chant gave the League members a very interesting talk on the Hydro - Electric system at Niagara, explain- ing -the methods by which the current is generated. Next Monday evening the young men of the congregation will be entertained at a banquet to be served ,by the young women and af- terwards Capt. Edwards of Sea - forth will give an address. 11111(4 On Sunday last the Rev. H. D, Taylor, who has recently been ap- pointed to the mission field of China, preached in Wesley church in the morning and .also addressed the Sunday school, and in the Ontario street church in the evening, At the close of the evening service • a union meeting of the young people of the two congregations was held in Ontario street which, owing to the absence of the pastor, was presided over by the pastor of Wesley church, and after a brief address by Mr, Taylor, Mr. A. J. McMurray, mast - dent of the Ontario street League, read a resolution endorsing Mr, Taylor's appointment and proh'iaing support, which was seconded by Mr, J. A. Sutter, president of the Wes- ley League carried by a standing vote. An opportunity was given for the young people to meet Mr, , anei Mrs. Taylor ai til wish them bon voyage. The young people of God- erich distriet have not been repre- sented in the feroign field since Rev, Mr, Ilarrie was obliged to return home over two year's ago, owing to 1 ill -health, I CHOIR ENJOYS SOCIAL TIME. The choir of Wesley church had a very happy little, "sing -song" just amongst themselves on Tuesday evening and aftertyards enjoyed themselves with some games, follow- ed by a nice little lunch downstairs. The affair was planned so that the newer members of the choir might - become acquainted with those who have been members for years and might have a chance to share in the social -life of the church. On, the 'same evening Mr, Sutter's Sunday School class held a class sup- per which was very m}iich enjoyed, Yesterday evening the ladies of the 'congregation sera 'd a St. Pat - nick's Day supper in esley hall. C. A. TEBBUTT C LED. As we go to press ave learn with regret of the,tleath, which took place early this -morning, of Charles A. Tebbutt, youngest son of the late F. W. Tebbutt of Godetvich township.. The deceased young man had never recovered front a severe attack of influenza which he suffered last year but had spent the summer and win- ter on the old homestead with his brother, Mr. H. Tebbutt, in the hope of regaining his health. The end came unexpectedly, although it was known that it could not be averted for long. The funeral takes place front the homestead on Saturday af- ternoon, the service commencing at half past one. A fuller notice will be given next week. The deceased was a brother of Misses Jennie and Rose Tebbutt of town. AN IRISH SOCIAL. The Young People's Society and Girls' Club of._Willis church held a St. Patrick's Day social in the lett- urs roost of the church on Tuesday evening, which was well attended and proved very enjoyable. The evening was spent in Irish games, contests, etc., in which, those present joined very heartily. Miss Hattie Greig and Messrs. Shrenk and Lowe contributed a pretty mus- ical selection and Miss Lucile Grant gave a reading and in a mus- ical contest several groups sang Jolly Irish songs. The pro- gram of games could not all be carried out as the hour grew late. Lunch was served at the con- clusion. The decorations, ate., were appropriate to., the occasion. The proceeds amounted to eighteen or twenty dollars. LITTLE LOCALS. Our streets have been "stopped up" this week and the appearance of the town very much improved there= by. The W. C. T. U. will meet in the lecture room of the Ontario street church on Friday afternoon at three o'clock. Mr. T. W. Ilawkins has been laid up the past week but we hope he will soon be able to "carry on" again, . Last week in announcing a dona- tion of ninety dollars to the hospital from the Young Ladies' Patriotic Society of Goderich township the word township was inadvertently omitted, which might cause a mis- understanding some quarters. uarters. The donation came from the Y.L.P.S. of the South End of the township, which worked so diligently during the war for patriotic ends "THE CAROLNA GIRLS. "The Carolina Girls" who will give the last concert of the Chautauqua course under the auspices of the Girls' Auxiliary, on Wednesday ev- ening next, are said to be very charas- ing entertainers. The Davis sisters, Veronica and Grace, are said to be capable of giving an entire concert themselves but have added -their tal- ents to those of Miss Carol Peter- son, which makes an exceedingly strong combination. These talented young ladies read, sing, play the piano, the flute, gui- tar, ukelele ad mandolin, giving a program which is unique and full of spirit. Their costumes are also very pleasing, with several changes to suit the various entertainment fea- tures. Some of their numbers con- sist of selections they have them- selves written. Wednesday is the date. Plan of hall open at Fair's Saturday DEATH OF MRS. J. SHEPPARD. Elizabeth Chidley, widow of the late James Sheppard, died on Tues- day after but a short illness of pnue- nlonia. She had been a resident of Clinton for a great many years. She was a sister of the late Joseph and George Chidley and Mrs. Alcock and was twice married, her first husband being Mr. Johns. Mr. Sheppard died ten years ago, She was an Anglican in religion, being a m;etnber of St, Paul's church, but for some years had not been able to attend its services. She had, how- ever, been in fairly good health for a woman of her age until taken with her last illness, Mer nephew, Mr. Fred C. Alcock of Hamilton, who was in Stratford attending the fun- eral of a relative last week, came tip to see her but the end was not then expected so soon. She was the last member of her family. The :amoral takes place front' the home s 1 Mrs, Rebut Tun- ny nc of Mr of Huron street, whore she had been making her home for the past couple of years, this aftenieo n at two o'clock. - In the absence of tine Itev, Mr, Mchegney, the Rev. Mr. Clarke of Godericht will conduct the services, ST, PATRICK'S DANCE, The G. W. V. A.. gave a St. Patrick's Day dance in thetownhall yesterday evening, when a very en- joyable time was spent, A London orchestra furnished music. - HEART-BREAKING'S THE WORD. "Two things an editor : enjoys", remarks the Listowel Standard, "faithful correspondents and early news. It is heart -breaking to re- ceive a nice budget of snappy items just as 'you are hurrying to get the forms closed up in time for the mails. Call by phone or send by mail," MARRIED IN CLINTON. The marriage took place at Willis church 'manse yesterday of Miss Elizabeth Dale, daughter of Mr, John Dale of Hallett township, to Mr. John T. Graham of Stanley township, The ceremony was per- formed by the Rev. 3, E. Hogg. Friends extend to the Dying couple best wishes for a happy future, C. N. R. MAGAZINE. There came to our desk this week a copy of the "Canadian National Railways Magazine" a monthly per- iodical being published and sent out to the employees of the Canadian Na- tional Railways. It is a bright little magazine containing information re- garding the sytem and also the country through which the lines run. FROM THE PASTIME CLUB, In Photographer Ball's window during the past week bas been exhib- ited a group of seven photos of young men who were members of the Pastime Club and who fell in the Great War. -They are W. Hall, M. Draper, Enox Main, W. McNaught- on, W. Morgon, N, Chuff and Frank Forrester. The picture, which is handsomelyaframed, is to be hung in the' club rooms. People You Know Miss Charlotte Sheeley was hone from Bridgeport for the week -end. Mr. Launce Levis hay moved his family down from Winghasl and is getting settled in his new home here. Clinton bids them welcome to town. Miss Irene Gould, who has been at Portage la Prairie, Sask., for the Past six or seven months, arrived home on Thursday last and will remain for some tveets. Mrs. (Dr.) Taylor of Goderich has been in twn this week on account of the illness of .her mother, Mrs. Kerr -of Victoria street, who is now, it is hoped, mproving. Messrs, Ball and Atknson and Mr. J, Danford have all been laid off the past week owing to illness Mr, Brophey of Goderich has been taking charge of undertaking work for the former firm. ' Capt, (the Rev.) S. E. McKegney, M. C., left on Monday for Peter - bon to attend the Ontario G. W. V. A. convention and will go on to the Dominion -meeting at Mont- real. Capt, Mchegney goes as a delegate from the local. branch of the G. W. V. A. Auburn The pastor of the Baptist church was unable to be with his congre- gation last Sunday on account of the roads, but he hopes to be with then next Sunday. Mi. John Raithby took charge of the service last Sunday in the absence of Mr. Forde• Hoinnesville A meeting will be held in Holmes' hall, Holmesville, tontorrow afternoon, Friday, of the subscribers of the Goderich township Telephone Sys- tem, when it will be settled whether or not the system will be taken over and managed by the township council or a commission be appointed to deal with it, AT the matter can only be settled by the presence and vote of a majority of the subscribers it is hoped there will be a large percent- age of them present. Hullett Township (Too late for last week) Mr. J. G. Cartwright, who has been confined to his bed for the past two weeks, is improving, his friends will be glad to hear. On account of the bad roads many were unable to attend the funeral of the late Mrs. Petrie of Clinton, which took place at Constance on Monday. The many friends of Mr. - Cecil Cartwright are sorry to learn that he is not improving as rapidly, as ho should be. He is still under the nurse's care, ¢._ .—.-- Klippen. Rev, Dr, Altkcrt loft iii Wednes- day to attend a meeting of the board of management of latex Cols logo, of 'which he 18 0 member. Hills Green reen Mrs. Win, Jarrot of sullerot a slight Stroke on Molid a Y of this weeic. Mrs, Walter Fairbairn and daugh- ter, Croce who have been ill, are ro- coverieg and apse Nellie Caldwell and brother, Johrr,.wbo have all been under the doetor's care, Lendesboro. ,Mr, A. Weymouth and family leave this week for Willowdale, where they intend residing in fut- ure. !Their departure from the com- munty is much regretted but good wishes follow them for happiness and prosperity i11 their new home. The Annual "Pie Social" under the auspices of the Women's Institute will be held Tuesday April 6111 a good program is being prepared for this event, Miss Anne -Abney arrived home front Toronto Friday after spending a couple of weeks visiting her sis- tens, Constance Mn. Wnt. McIntosh has sold his house and lot to Mr. • Rebt. Grim- oldby and bought Mrs. McCully's house. Both get possession about first of April. Mr. McIntosh raised hs house on Tuesday and put blocks under it for the present. The village folks who get their mail on Clinton R. R.. No. 1 have had no mail since Wednesday and don't know yhen they will get any more. Master Ernest Colclough left for Comet, Seek,, on Tuesday after spending a couple of months here. i$alglield Mrs. Erwood of Toronto is the guest of Mrs. George Castle. Rev. A. Macfarlane attended the Misionary Convention at London last week. Sid Castle of Stratford is visiting at his home in the village. The funeral of the late William Mose, who died in the township of Ashfield near Lucknow, took place to the Bayfield cemetery on Monday. It is with deep regret that we are called upon to record the death of one of our most respected citizens in the person of Mary Pflug, wife of Mr. Daniel McDonald, who passed peacefully away on Wednesday morning of last week at the age of sixty-one years. The deceased was born at Sebringville, Ontario, on February 2nd, 1859, and came to this village with her parents when five year of age. She was married in 1880 til ➢1r•, Daniel McDonald, who survives her. Mrs. McDonald was a devoted wife and mother and al- though of a retiring disposition her kindness won for ]ler the respect of all with whom she come in contact. The loss of her youngest son, Allan, who was killed in action at the Battle of Amiens in August 1918, was a great blow to her and helped to shorten her days. The funeral service was held at the home on Friday afternoon at 2,30, but on aceount of bad roads and train service friends coming from a distance not being able to reach here in time interment was postponed until Saturday afternoon, when it took place in Bayfield cem- etery. The services were conducted by the Rev. A. Macfarlane, the pall- bearers being: Messrs. George and Wilford McDonald, Allan McDon- ald, George and Fred Pflug and Norman McKay. Mrs. McDonald is sutvivedlly her husband, two sons and six daughters; George of Lacrosse, Wis. and Wil- ford of Kitchener, Mrs. L. Roberts and Miss Ruth of Bloomingdale, Mrs. George Pinkey of Galt, Mrs, Gordon McDonald, Mrs. Norman Mchay and Miss Aggie McDonald of Goderich. Also three sisters and four brothers: Mrs. ' Mielke and Mrs. John Young of Detroit and Mrs. Schmidt of Kitchener. Messrs. John, George and William Pflug of Rochester, N, Y., and Fred Pflug of Kitchener. The sympathy lof she community is extended to the hus- band and family in their sad bereave- ment. • Those who attended the futieral from a distance were: Mr. George McDonald, Lacrosse, Wis.; Mr, and Mrs. George Pinkey, Galt; Mr, and Mrs. Wilford McDonald, Mr. and Mrs. V. K. Schmidt, Mr. Fred Pflug, Kitchener; Mr. and Mrs. L. Roberts and Miss Ruth McDonald, Bloomingdale; Mrs. Mielke and Mrs. John Young, Detroit; Messrs. George and Will Pflug, Rochester, N. Y.; Mrs. Gordon McDonald, Mr, and Mrs. Norman McKay, Miss Aggie McDonald, Mr. Allan McDon- ald, Mrs. Win, Johnston, Miss Flo. Johnston, Goderich; and Mr. James Manson, Kitehener. 1(1114 Mr, McDonald and family desire to express their sincere thanks to the friends and 1 cs at neighbors ors f � h b U of the sympathy and help given them in their recent bereavement. The following important books have just been added to the Public Library: "Modern and Contemporary Euro- pean History" by Schapiro; "A Lab- rador Doctor" by Grenfell; "Labor in the Cltmnging World" McIver; "Wake alt Canada" by Peterson; "The Christ we Forget" and "The Church We Forget" by Wilson; Mountains int the Mist" and "The Luggage of Life" by Borehem; Adventures in Alaska" by Young; "Trailing the Bolshcviki" by Aekcrmap; , "When Johnny Coutes Marclnng Home" Aldride; "Life of Louisa M. Aleott"f R t; Life o L. Stevouson"; "When They wore Child- ren" by Steedman; 'Hold fast for England" by linty; "Elinor Arden, Royalist" by DuBois; "Isabel Doles ton's; Year" by Ashman; Little Mani - mile of the Wilderness" by Seaman; "Bertrand of Brittany" by Moping, JAMES SNELL One of Huron County's well-known stockinet', who this week attended a meeting of the executive of the Can- adian Sheep-Breededs' Associa. tion in Toronto. IIURON COUNTY ADVERTISED IN PECULIAR MANNER The following from a Toronto Daily refers to a case sent down to Osgoode after being tried by Judge ' Dickson of Goderich'. Many will re- member the case: A tale involving supposed com- munication with the dead and one which is in many respects the weird- est that has conte before the Ontario Courts in many years, reached Os- geode- Hall yesterday. It was orig- inally told before Judge Henry Dick- son of Huron County ,and cane to Osgoode Hall because the lawyer who defended the principal in the trial requested a stated case to bring before the Appellate Divison. He wishes the court to determine whe- ther the evidence which had been offered was sufficient to warrant a conviction. Miss Maggie Pollock, sister and housekeeper of a farmer near Blyth, Morris township, Huron county, is the person about whom the ease revolves•- Through the years, she claimed at her trial ,she had grad- ually come to realize that she was Possessed of a peculiar occult gift, and throughout the country ber reputation of being able to reveal the hiding places of lost, simian m• stray- ed property bad became known. Coli, - sequently, if her neighbors mislaid anything they came to her, asked her for tine information they desired, and generally left a -small monetary gift. Not only is the case itself reminis- cent of the days of witchcraft. The very indictment of which she was originally charged conveys, with its legal phraseology, something of the atmosphere of the clays when witches were condemned to die in manners most horrible. It was charged that in the month of December, 1918, she did unlawful- ly pretend front her skill and know- ledge occult n o c tit . lid crafty y science, to discover whenst1 d in what man- ner certain goods and chattels, to wit, certain grain and oats, supposed to have been stolen from one, John Lienhardt, could be found," and fur- ther, "that she did presents to use a certain kind of witchcraft, sor- cery, enchantment or conjuration." During the trial several remark, able instances came to light. Tea- tifying in behalf of the accused girl, Mrs. Grace Sinclair, wife of a Brussels barrister, told of having consulted Miss Pollock at a time when site had lost a diamond ring, an heirloom front her mother. All - though Iter mother had been dead for six years, Mrs, Sinclair said, the., girl had said, "I see your mother. standing beside your chair," Con- tinuing, she had informed Mrs. Sin- clair that the ring had been thrown out of a south door in the house with some dust, and that if patience were excercised the hissing ring would be found when to snow dis- appeared, Mrs. Sinclair did not wait, however, and, with her hus- band, melted quantities of snow without finding the least trace of the missing ring. Accordngly, she wrote Miss Pollock informing her of what she had done, and Miss Pol- lock replied that her message had been to "have patience" end await nature's will. After a thaw some weeks later ,the ring was found ly- ing on the • ground in the position described by the girl during her 'al- leged communion with the spirit of Mrs. Snclair's departed mother. Strartzieu Township The foliowing is the report of S. S. No. 3 for PeIruary: 5th,—Clifford Clarke 78 per cent Arthur Peck, 62. Sr. duh,—.Ardell Grainger, 05. Jr. 4t1, --Alma Rathtvell, 362, Har- old 'Taylor, 353. Taylor 430 Jr. 3rd—Blanche Sarah Reid 422. I Jr. 2nd,-1Flurray Grainger, 1580, Marie ,488, Tlm• Grainger, Laois . is ga y , 420, Lillian Marks 314, Russell Rohner 228. Primer (A)-,Iohn I('Inrks 118;1 ilatvey Taylor 100. Primer (Il)—Agnes Kerr 32. vived by his widow and one sort, ;