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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1920-3-11, Page 1Established 1865, 1101. $4, No. 37 CLINT() N, r> ,111,141111111 ONTARIO, THURSDAY MARCH. lith, 1920. W. H. Kerr & "Son, Editors and Publishers,. .sn,v+,Yrsffiu*9,aakNeP,A8a1eYYal.t%,asIB1ffiLTer6a1rRAPoaN,r1,asMv3nYdatlifYssauiuroaamStlF.mY++,nlisWamL'r+avaYm49Cf16m6LeltanMSuosa3tmtGaarcmttNacCVip.3'Nta'ItYeYvaffidceWlStirl15a1SYrarWmi°ranfmYa:lafY8W8iCWm AiWVL+al?]rfi'rlaal dWbtiJade'v�.v,,,iev,"�i+'V vWw v,,,,,'4000v'Jt,,,..o 0",,,,vvy!vvy I d FIGHT THE FLU We are well prepared to help you light the "Flu", Below find some of our very useful preparations: Laxative Bromide of Quinine Tablets Paraformic Throat Lozinges Medicated Throat Discs Formolid Throat Ease Listerine Ger icida Salso Emulsion and Tasteless Cod Liver 00 m 1 Sean, (JET l'IIEhi BEST QUALITY AT THE DRUG STORE W. S. LMk3 Phm. B. THE REXALL 'STORE vvvy vwvewvvvvvvvvsevvvvV/vvvvvvvvvvvwvvv INCORPORATED IN 1865 CAPITAL. AND RESERVE $9,000,000 Over120 Branches THE MOLSONS BANK THE MOLSONS BANK is prepared to render every assistance possible to responsible business men or farmers in financing their business. The Manager will be glad to go into your affairs with you and give you any information needed about banking. H. R. Sharp, Mgr., Clinton Branch Safety Deposit Boxes to Rent. 51-19 T11e Royal Birk OF CANADA Incorporated 1869, HEAD OFFICE, MONTREAL Capital and Reserve Total Assets .... . 630 Branches Special attention to Farmers' terest paid on deposits. Safety Deposit Boxes [0 rent. R. E. MANNING, Manager $33,750,000 ... $505,000,000 requirements. ln- , Clinton Branch Spring Suits A FIT FOR EVERY FORM No matter what size, if you are extra large slighter than the average, unusvally tall or chunky, you'll find that we have Clothing that will Fit Your Figure Perfectly Suits made in choice patterns of new Spring SUITINGS that will suitY our individuality. Tailored by the expert makers, Perfect' in every detail of good Suit making. $22. $25. $30. to $50. 1 17 you have been Clothes Troubled, we ask' you to come hore for relief. Thi Morrish Clothing ,1 "*gttare Deal liar ir! a rt 16t,at,111 hiw>�/H��.'•+�+1i1.r1.Jfi. 4.101 ..r3, 1 The Nev.i 'for Job Work t WITH NO PORTF"OLiO Def. CODY WILL QUIT ARENA OF' POLITICS a - Has No Ambitions There and No Purpose to Serve by Simply Sitting in Opposition -- Holds Seat "A" North- east Toronto—Con- servatives Hope to Hold the Seat (Saturday's Globe) Hon. Dr. Cody, Minister of Educatigtr In the Hearst Government, is quitting politics, His resignation its a member of the Legislature will be handed in pro- bably before the session opens next Tuesday. Hon. Dr. Cody has seen Icon. G.lioward Ferguson, Leader of the Con- servatives party in Ontario, and his re- signation has simply to pass the format stages. This will leave "A" seat, Northeast Toronto, without a representative in the Legislature for at least a part of the coming session or until writs can be is- sued for a bye -election. Hon. Dr. Cody has no political am- bitions. Since the defeat of the ilearst Govenmen1 he has hinted his intention of abondoning public life, although it was understood by those in close touch 'with him that he would•rernain for the session. He took public office to put into th e department some reforms which he though were required in the public school system u f the province.vince it was understood that he would not "Mix up" politically. His one object was legislation as it affected education. Huron County Has to ',ay Half Cost The Ontario Railway Botu'd at lis session in Sarnia last Thursday after- eopi1 decided as case that has been argued for two years, when it was an- nounced that the 'County of Huron and the County of La mbl n would each have to bear half the cost of the new bridge over the Aux-Sauble at Grand Bend. For the past two years this bridge has been in the limelight and the dispute has resulted in continual conferences between the officials of the. two counties, ,Botta counties had dis- puted the liability to contribute to the cost of erection on the ground that they were not wholly responsible, The new bridge is to be constructed on the lake road. The defeat of the Hearst Government and•the appointing of another Minister of Education has taken from him the opportunity of securing the adoption of such legislation 'as he intended. Nothing. remaining but political action in opposition, )which does not appeal to him, he decided to quit the political arena, - Joined Cabinet, in 1918. Dr. Cody was culled into.the Hearst Cabinet in 1918 charge of the Depa* ment of Education, and continued in that capacity until the Government re- signed after its defeat in the elections. He iluas one of the few members o1 the Cabinet to survive the election in their own constituencies and was elected by acclamation.: During 1918 he toured Britain and France on educational matt- ers The rank and file of the Conserva- tive party regarded him as a source of strength during the conning session. in the allotment of seats he was placed next the Acting Leader, Iron. 0: Clow- and Ferguson, and was looked upon as "second mate" of the party. , ire sat but one session in the House following his by-election in Seat "A," Northeast Torohtn, after Hon. Dr, Fyne had resigned the seat. He also succeed- ed Hon, Dr. Pyne in the Government es 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o OVER THE TEACUPS . 3 000000100000000 Mr. Jacob Taylor, of Toronto, is in town this week. Miss Edna Lavis has returned to her school at Toronto. Miss Ross Lavis has returned to her position at Hamilton. Mr. W. D, Fair made a business trip to Stratford on Wednesday. Miss McGregor, of Bruceiield, is the guest of Mrs, 13, Higgins, High St. Mrs. Will McDonald, of Leamington, is visiting with her mother, Mrs, Bow- den. Mr. A. T. Cooper was in Toronto this week attending the Temperance Con- vention. Dr. Field, Public School Inspector, paid his official visit to the -Public School this, week. Mr. and Mrs. Giles Jenkins, of Gode- rich, were here attending the funeral of their mice, the late Hattie Lavis. Miss•Minlu Pinning left last week for Brantford where she has accepted a position in the Crompton Department store. Mrs. Richard Tasker was called to Owen Sound, owing to the death of her brother Mr. Ben. Latham, who died of the "du." Air. David 'Gantelon was. in Ottawa last week in connection with the land taken up by his soldier son, the late Lieut. Ray Canteiol. Messrs. C.alvi11 and Milton Streets, of Toronto, were culled home this week to attend the funeral of their aunt, the late Miss McDonald. Blyth Standard:—Mr, and Mrs. Chas. Potter, of Clinton, spent the week end as guests of the fornter'•s parents, Mr, and Mrs. John Potter, here. head of the Education Department, Dr, Cody never severed his connection with Si, Paul's (Anglican) church during his ,political career, and will probably devote al his energies hereafter to 'Church work, A Tory "Stronghold." 111 case of a by-election the Conser- vatives have the best chance in North- east Toronto. It is a 'rory "stronghold." flow.ever, Labor niay try to add to its strength in the Legeslature and put in a candidate. As the seal includes R'ose- dale it is by. no 11leans favorable for a Labor candidate, In •the by-election in which Hon, Dr. Cody fought his only political battle, the Labor candidate.• Wm, Varley, was defeated by a majority, of 5,592. Since then, however, Ont- ario has had .T political upheaval, and' .the future of ,the Labor party' has bright ened .considerably. The Conservativ1s may, int the event of a"by-.election, endeavor to get hada to the Legislature one of the big men of the Hearst Adm'llistration who was defeated 'there are .toy nunaber of "old timers" ,of the ,('ir"'P-'Vativa patty' Who would welrr,rnr c1',.1ice lir get b"ck, The party ret•erd( It as a i fa 'jsropocit- ion in Norlhrast l'ororito, and "spall nortifeatd even an oetsider W0'Hs con. sidci•abie hope of success, Miss F. 81, Cameron has opened up a Millinery business In the parlors late- ly vacated by Miss Bowden and will snake her opening announcements later. Mr. and Mrs, Jos, Becker and family left Saturday morning for Detrolt where Mr. •Becker has a job waiting for 1(101, We hope to see then back in a year or so: Mr, Percy Couch will go lo ,Kitch- ener, with the Moser people, taking a position as buyer and window dresser. Mrs. Couch and fancily will remain in town for the time being. • Mrs. Jos. Townsend expects to leave in a week or so for England, to visit her daughter, who is going with her husband to Africa shortly, and With other relatives for a month or two. Mr. J. R. Andrews and family of Win- young people and their friends in Ont- nipeg ale visiting with Ml', and Mrs, S. ttr(o St. church at the close of the even- t. Andrews, of town, parents of the for - neer. Mr, Andrews is a newspaper man being On the staff of the Winnipeg Freers Press, CLINTON INCLUDED IN NEW ROAD SYSTEM Minister of Public Works Makes Announcement Before Road Builders — New Provin- cial System Outlined — Stratford to Goderich One Road ' Toronto, March 4,-111 compr,el)en-' sive manner 14011, .F. C. Biggs outlined to the assembled delegates of the 180 annual meeting of the Ontario Good Roads Association in the York County Buildings yesterday, how tool where the new Provincial 'system of good roads will be built. The Minister, for the first time, announced the termini of the 22 new roads which, together with the 422 'miles of improved road now built, are to make up the pro- vincial highways system. lie explained that in selecting routes for the new roads the needs of industry had been considered rather than the requaire- cnents of tourists. The New Roads. The list of roads included in the new scheme is as follows:Mil Windsor to St. Thomas ..:01665e.s5.. 2 Si Thomas to London Maidstone to Lambeth St Thomas to Niagara Falls 141 Jarvis to Hamilton 27 Hamilton to Chatsworth 101 Arthur to Kincardine 614.5 Sarnia to Road No. 11 62.7 Stratford to Brampton 77 Hamilton to Kitchener 32 Stratford to London 47.5 Stratford to Goderich -12,5 Toronto to Hamilton, Dundas st, 37' Cooksville to Owen Sound 1 02.4 Toronto to Bradford 31 Bradford to Severn River 55 Toronto to Rouge River 11,8 Whitby to Lindsay 36.5 Port Hope to Peterhoro "6.8 Kingston to Ottawa 102 Ottawa to Point fortune elP 5 Ottawa to Pembroke 59 Existing Provincial system 422 Total 1 821.7 A Crowded Session. Never in the history of the associa- tion have so many road builders attend- ed a convention, and never were speak- ers given a more enthusiastic hearing. The Council Chamber, where the ses- sions are being held, were packed to the doors, and delegates unable to ob- tain admittance stood outside. His Wor ship Mayor 'Church, in the name of the. city, extended a welcome to 'the gathering. He said that Toronto was anxious in every way possible to co- operate in the good roads movement, and paid a warn, tribute to lion. Lionel Clarke, the Lieutenant -Gover- nor. who, be said, had inaugurated the good -roads tnovement in Toronto. With hearty cheers the audience welcomed the Lieutenant -Governor who spoke to then for a few moments When, In the name of himself and his wife, Mr. Clark invited the gathering to lunch with hien to -day at Govern- ment House, cheers were redoubled. saw•sesNtr,::s1,brAaias*4' A • WITH THIS ('HURI'NR9 • M *MR a Wesley Church Rev Mr, 'i'aylor, recently appointed a Missionary to China, to represent the Cioderich pistrict will preach at 11 5.111, He will also address a mass meeting of Continued on Page 2. 1 Phone 146 Estimates Given A. E. WOOD Interior and Exterior Decorating We protect 'your floors, fdrtK. ture, etc., by plenty of clop xhr.ett, Wall 1"tt1(r,. (b'ln>flkitllj�t3, Sion, Etc, 81.. Isaac' $tract Ing service. Other services as usual. (1n Monday evening Mr. Chant will address the League on the Hydro sys- tem, Salvation Army On Monday Mach 22nd, a Young People's entertainment will be given in the S A, Hall. It is expected that Capt. Kirbyson and other youngpeople of Seaforth will be here to assist in the program. Keep the date open, Beptist(•Church �"""�- - Subjects for next Lord's Day. 11. A. M. --A Seven Story Building, 7, P. M.—An Old Love Story. The Pastor will preach at both ser- vices, Willis Church 1 The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be observed on Sunday morning. Pre:coimmlfon- service on friday. evening at 8 o'clock. Subject for Sunday Bvening "Gtim- pseS from Palmas." N&llR9a1 -tart in Oil Pumping Rig, Rev. I. H. Wood, of Petrotia, and Former Pastor at Brucefield Was Nearly Killed Petrolfa, March 5. — Rev, 1. Ball Wood of this town got tangled up in the shafting at the pumping rig on his oil property, yesterday and had two ribs broken, and sustained other, in- juries and severe bruises. The timely arrival of an employee, who turned off the power, saved Mr, Wood's life, Rev. Mr. Wood was formerly pastor of the Presbyterian church at Bruce- fiald,resjgning a couple of years ago. Ills old friends will hope for a speedy recovery, Collegiate Athletes In Western Ontario Compete on May 24 Western l7,nip,e(1sity inaugurates! Field Day and Program of Events is Announced The first annual Western Ontario in- terscholastic athletic meet will be held at Queen'; Park, London, on May 24, under the ausllises sof; (tie western University Athletic Association, The aim is to enable the students of the Collegiate institutes and high Schools of Western Ontario to become better acquainted; to create a spirit ot; friendly rivalry it track and field ath- letics 1 letics and to discover which school has the greatest number of good athletics. The Events. For the purposes of competition it has been thought best to divide the championships into two classes, upper and lower schools. and following is the list of events: USchool. 100 -yard dash.pper 220 -yard clash. 440 -yard dash. ilalf mile run, One anile run. 120 -yard high. hurdles. 12 -pound shot put_ Poault. Runlenivng high jump. Running broad jump. Relay rine, hail mile, (four sten to a 11(511,, P1ints--First 5; second 3t third 1, J.uwer School. too -yard dash. 220 -yard dash, 440 -yard dash. Ilalf mile run 8 -pound shot put. Running i)igh.jo111'. Running' broad jump. 120 -yard 1068 hurdles. Relay race, 4-10 yards, (four men to a a team, Two entries only in each event. Prizes, Two beautiful trophies have been donated by the London City Council and the London Member of Commerce, which will he held for one year, by the schools winning the greatest number of points. The individual champion in each class will receive a large shield. and silver and bronae medals, cast from a special die, will be given the winners 111 each event; Banquet. At 6 o'clock a banquet for the con- testants will be provided in the Uni- versity gymnasium on. Oxford street, when the prises will be presented. Entry blanks will be mailed later. For all information address 0, Friel. Brock, 13. A., Western University, Lon- don, Brother Dies in West,. Mr, yanks DunfOrti received n wire that this brotherThomasbuitord, had died at h(t, home tat 41isloWA, flask., last Saturday, the (usenet was 1141(1 op, Tuesday 'there, Tlia deceaied was tt fornlar and many years agog nmivrato baltdta. and sot1e few y Sri 'ign followed itis soils to Sas ltatche W aIL The increased cost of gasoline is the high cost of flivving. 4144044 ST. PATRICK'S DAY SUPPER Under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid Society of Wesley Church will be given in Wesley Hall an SOME INTERESTING NEWS ABOUT DOHERTY CO. Factory Now Operating Under The New Ownership — Will Continue Production of Doherty and Clinton - Pianos. (Reprinted from "Canadian Music Trades Journal"—January 1920 The business, factory, plant, all sup- plies, materials and stock in process of manufacture of Doherty Pianos Linlit- ad of Clinton, Ont., has just been pur- chased by Messrs. J. F, Sherlock :rid W. N. Manning, proprietors of The Sher- lock -Manning Piano 'Co. of London. 'rhe transfer of the Doherty property and charter to these gentlemen was a. cash transaction and they will now dic- ate the policy and decide on the pro- ducts of the firm: Operations commenc- ed on January 8th under the new own- ership. lin the negotiations that have been conducted for some time looking to the sale of the Doherty Company the pos- sibilities of development have probably had a greater interest for Messrs. Sher- lock and Manning than ,for any other possible buyers. Clinton is only fifty miles frons Loudon via the Grand Trunk Railway and the same distance by rinse motor roads. Prior to the formation of the Sherlock -Manning firm, both mem- bers had been connected with the Doh-. Wednesday March 17th St. Patrick s Day u er served oan 5.310 t S pp dfr o 7 p.m. ';i l4ittil'Aa$i'ori f 25c. COIK °Nt; ANL) All AND EN- JOY A l)IST1 OF; 1211AL l ,it1Sli W. DOHERTY • Founder of tlhe Doherty Piano and Organ Co. erty firm for some years and had there- fore, an intimate knowledge of the bus- iness and the factory which is particul- arly well Laid out and equipped. it is not the intention of the new own ers to remove to Clinton, nor to amal- gamate the Clinton business with the Sherlock -Manning business at London. They will continue the operation of the two plants as distinct and separate bus- iness, nlanu-flcturing nothing but the "Sherlock -Manning" at London, while at Clinton it is •their intention to con- tinue the manufacture of the ,'Doherty" and "Clinton" instruments. In this con- nection Mr. Manning, in an Interview with the Journal, said: "We will con- tinue to be the high grade piano .of the firm. The London plant will be confined absolutely to the manufacture of this one instrument and every piano and player tnrued out will he a Sherlock - London will be the head office for both concerns, The Sherlock -Manning plant al Lon - 'don has a capacity of 1,500 pianos:aatti the Doherty plant tt capacity of 2,5,510, 50 that the joint product of the two plants owned by Messrs. Sherlock and Manning will be 4,000 instruments pet. year, Already news of the transfer of the Doherty interests is abroad in the trade and Mr: Manning has received many, congratulatory letters and (1(egrams and expressions of confence in the success- ful conduct. of his firm's new acquisi- tion, Mr, Sherlock is wintering in Cal- ifornia. The reputation built up by Messrs. Sherlock and Manning during the seventeen years of their existence as a manufacturing body, and their solid and careful development during Abe brisk times and dull that have anarked the period assures the Doherty besineas becoming one of the most' Important in the country's Innate industries, An evidence of their enterprise arid confld- 151158 was tlhe tact 11,51 In the (lark days that followed that •itt4llliprable day is .August, 1914, when other firms wired their travellers to come •111 off ihx;rroatt they wired their representaiiVc5i 4tvn"car ry on," The factory at Clinton will be tinier the atiperibteldenc) of Mr. 13, J. Clinton, ito has iw385. inks, :Illative nf , been elected by his 1511019 oitit'ns to the mayoralty of that tnwr., 11,1; a 1011 of Mr. John Gibtinirs, a f,,r)r.•r tart - nee 5tid the 'founder M ti>, 1 . llc : bulw ideas and referred' to below 11 , boats- attest plat) utan and skilled '* witiaYK; tie has visited tire notate trades of l;ur ope, spent several years inn W'esterttt.