The Clinton New Era, 1920-5-13, Page 1Established 1865, Vol. 54, No, 46
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Tailored by the exoert makers, Perfect in
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during the summer months, commencing on
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O N T ?s R 1 0, THURSDAY MAY 13th, 1920, W. I -L Kerr & Son, Editors and PI
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A1r. W, N. Manning, of Londau, was tory forliatIretrnnd, was re-electe,elf
to par
in town on W•edneschU'• liaunen( in the by-election necessitated
Iva', Oliver Johnson, of Goderich, 1'y his recent appointment to the Irish
was in town on Monday. Secrehtryship,
Sir Hamar received 22,813 voles as
Mr. John Ransford is attending the gainst 14.379 for V. U. Rutherford,
Florae and Pulpit Tributes to the
Queen of the Home on Sunday
lo recognition of the festival which
has now become general all over Am-
erica, all Clinton came -forward Sunday
with each individual displaying tate sym-
bolic flowers of Mothers' Day. White Synnod et Brantford this week.
f.tmears were worn in memory of Rev: S. E. MCKegney Is attending
mothers who had passed away and
Synod at -Brantford this week,
dark one in appreciation of mothers
stili living.
Then too, florists report of record
sale of boquets, and many were the
gifts of bowers far the occasion. It
has become the custom to either wear
flowers or make a gift of flowers on
Mothers' Day and this custom proved as
popular as ever.
There were large congregations at all
the churches and in almost every case
the ministers preached sernlotrs"fitting
to tate occasion.
SEAFORTH GIRL IS
APPOINTED SECRETARY
DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE
Gets New Position in Saskatche-
wan Government—First Wo-
man to Hold Such Office
Seaforth, May t0.—The Regina Lea-
der announces the appointment of Miss
Isabelle Cummings, sister of Mr. John
Cunnings, Centre street, and a former
well known Seaforth young lady, to the
position of secretary of the Depart-
ment forn'
meal of Agriculture the Province of
e
Saskatchewan. Miss Cummings has the
distinction of being the first 00)118n In
'Canada to be appointed to such a
position. ... . '
:vliss Cummings went to Regina 12
years ago from Seaforth and eleven
years ago entered the civil service. For
three years she was secretary to Major
Mantle, deputy- minister of Agriculture
and for six years, secretary to Hon, W.
'K, Motherwell, :Minister of the Depart-
ment. 'During the past year she has
.been engaged in various departmental
works,
The work of the department of
Agriculture during recent years has
developed many new lines, some of
which formed tile nucleus of new de-
partments such as the departmnt of
public works, department of labor and
industry. The department of agricul-
ture is now organized under six differ-
ent, sections ineVudutg• the %livestock
branch, field crops co-operation and
markets, game and museum and statis-
tics, During the year many miscellan-
eous matters are -referred to the depart-
ment and in order to get the greatest
efficiency has decided to organize the
new position of secretary • with Miss
Cummings in charge.
The appointment of Miss- Cunintings
stated one of tate ofticlals of the depart-
ment, is a very popular one and comes
as a reward well merited. During her
period of service. Miss Cummings has
proved an efficient and capable official
and the general knowledge of the work
of the department she Inas acquired will
be of inestimable value in carrying on
the new policy inaugurated by Hon. Mr.
Motherwell,
Mayor W, J, ileaman, of Exeter,' was
a visitor- in town last Friday.
Mr. Graham, of Kitchener, spent the
week end with..friends in. town. •
Mr. and Mrs,.0. E. Saville Nestled with
friends iii Londesboro last week.
Mr. Dulsmore of Stratford is visit
Ng with Col. ad Mrs, 11. B: Combe,
Re.eve Wallis, of Goderich, was a
visitor in town on Saturday evening.
Miss Mary Holnes of 'Toronto is the
guest of her aunt, Mrs. 1f. 13. Chant.
Zurich Herald—Mr. and Mrs. A. Mel -
ick were visitors to 4-.ffintou op Sun=
day,
Rev. J. E. Hogg attended the meet-
ing of Presbytery at Hensail an Tues -
the Labor candidate, and 5,065 for W.
ilowe, independent Liberal.
At the general election 01 1918, Sir
day. Hangar, a Coalition -Liberal, was return -
Miss Annice Bartlilf, of Toronto, is ed by about 2,000 plurality over R. N.
spending a week in town with old Hudson, the Unionist candidate. The
friends. Labor candidate in this election' polled.
9,578 votes. No Unionist opposed hien
Mrs. (Rev,) McKegney .uhd Mollie
are visiting old friends in Brantford in the present by-election.
this week,
Rev. Fulton Irwin, -of Lucknow, was
the guest of his brother, Mr. J. A. irwiin
this week.
Little Miss Lizzie Webster of
Lon-
dtnorn isvisiting with her aunt Mrs.
G. L. Saville.
e
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Mrs. Brigham, of Detroit, is visiting
at the home of Mrs. Kitty and other
Id friends in town.
Mrs. (Rev.) Cluff of Stratford, is
visiting in town and in Goderich town-
ship with old friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Rumball and Master
Jack, spent Sunday with the former's
another, Mrs. C. Rumball.
Mr. John Potter, of Blyth, was a
visitor on Sunday with his Son, Mr,
Chas. Potter, Joseph street,
Mr. and Mrs. E. Mourne and Mr.
Harry Monroe were visitors in London
for a few, days this week.
Mrs. Sharman expects to leave this
week for the West where she will visit
her son and family during the summer.
Mr. R, R, Andrews and Master Rich-
ard, of Akron, Ohio, spent the week
end with his sister, Mrs. 13. J. Gibbings.
Mr, and Mrs. 0. W. Potter and d:lu-
'ghter Miss Lillian and Miss ilelen An-
derson, motoued to Woodstock for the
week end,
Miss Charlotte Sheeley, of Bridge-
port, was home for Mia weekend to see
her big brother, who carne home after
an absence of 5 years,
Wingham Times.—Miss Susie Powell
of Clinton was visiting last week with
her cousin, Mrs. Roof. McGee and with
relatives and friends in East Wawencash.
• Word was received this week by
Mrs. Jas. Dunford of the death of her
uncle, Mr. Thompson Cluff at Toronto.
He was a former resident of this local-
ity. -
DR. D. M. GORDAN The young friends of Master Gililes
DIES AT LUCKNOW Gilchrist were pleased to see hie out
on Saturday last, and with the coming
Lucknow, May 1 0.—Dr. D. M. Gor- warm weather they hope he will soon
don, a resident of this town for over 50 be able to take part in their play again.
years, died at his Wine on Thursday Miss F. Hawkins accompanied by
efening. He practised here until his
health failed about two years ago. The
late Dr. Gordon teas born at St. Helens
and previous to coming here practised
at Auburn for about six years. The fu-
neral was held from the Presbyterian
church this afternoon, under Masonic
auspices to Greenhill Cemetery. Be-
sides his widow, two daughters and one
son survive.
Phone 146; 7Estimates Given
A. E. WOOD
Interior and
Exterior
Decorating'
We protect your floors, furni-
ture, etc., by pienty of 'drop
sheets.
Wall Papers,
Mouldings,
Signs, Etc.
81 Isaac, Street
Mrs. Brimfield returned from Toron-
to this week.
Mrs. A. J. Grigg and Mrs. Roy Grigg
are spending a week in London.
Miss Hattie Greig andd Miss
Alice
ilcrdge spent Wednesday in Woodstock.
Mr. Roy Grigg left last Saturday for
"Ther Alberta after spending a couple
of weeks at the parental honie.Mrs.
Grigg and young sou will stay East for
awhile longer,
Brussels Past:—Station Agent Chow
en has leased the home belonging to
James Sharpe, corner Princess and
Queen street. It will make a convenient
spot fur hien as.0 is only one...block
South of the depot, The family took
possession this week.
Miss Jessie Munroe, Loth Deaconesses
from 'Toronto, have been visitors dur-
ing the week witlh the forager's brother
Mr. Thos. Hawkins, Miss Hawkins,
who is going to Japan this fall, address-
ed the ladies of St. Panic church on
Monday evening,.
Mr. N. F. McLean, of Detroit, adver-
tising manager of the Greyhound, ac-
companied by Mts. McLean were in
town on Wednesday and gave the New
Era a friendly call. The advertising of
the Greyhound Excursion will com-
mence next week for the excursion tel
Detroit on June 1 5th.
Mt. and Mrs. Richard Fisher and
young son leave Friday for Los Angeles
California. via the Canadian coast, as
they will visit with friends in'British
Columbia, on their way south. They
expect to reside in the "Golden South"
for the futt,re. The, best wishes ac-
company them to their new home.
Mr,- Eugene Sheeley, of Baltimore,
Maryland, Is a visitor with his trotter,
Mrs. Sheeley. Eugene has been away
from .Clinton for the past 5 years and
was -overseas for over a year with the
Engineers' Corps of the aeroplane force
of lhscle Sam's army. ills old friends
were glad' to see him back again to
town.
Mr, i3,, G, Matthews, wife and family
of Aubnrit, visited over tate week end
at the home of Mr, and Mrs. W, 8.
Downs. Mr, Matthews has been trans-
ferred frons the . management of tits
Auburn branch of Sterling Bank to
�n t M gtto
i sand osis n 1n 1 k n
he p la. a
branch, and will be moving itis fgrrsily
to that villejee as 1001I 55 h0 teethes,
..r,�......�.r«: a house,
NEW BRIDGE AND DAM
Concrete and Steel Structure Favored at
Wingham
Wingham, May i t. — The Town
Council held a special meeting last
night, to discuss reconstruction of the
bridge and dun destroyed several days
ago by water. Sentiment was almost
unanimous for a new dao and bridge
of concrete and steel construction, the
work to be done at once. The county
engineer is expected here tomorrow.
LOOKS FOR BIG
IMMIGRATION
President Beatty of the .C. P. R.
Voices His Faith in the
Future
Montreai May 7.—President Beatty
of the C. P. R. in concluding his ad-
dress to the shareholders at their an-
nual tweeting voiced his strong faith In
Canada's future,
E'W'BEATTY .
• PAIESIt]>bNT
CANADIAN' PACtF I C•PAILWAY
"1 look forwardto immigration o
Canada on a IarSe scale," he said "a d
while a period of retrenchment and
financial conservatism nsay tolice v-
atbly be the pari of-wistlpim your dirge
tors have 1oma inIptfeif faith in the
LWITH TagCHURCHES,OJ Lif'�glt"i:,j
tanctl1 csetsgel,ttos000ma THE
Baptist Church
'the Pastor 'will preach at both ser-
vices next Lord's Day, items of Interest Picke
Morning subject—''Tlae Supreme
Motive" earl There About the
Evening suhjgct: "Tine Man who
settled his own destiny." Buys House.
You are invited to worship with us."
Monday of this week Mrs. Chas
Wesley Church 1'3artliff o.,re051'd the hoose of Mrs Ica.
The Installation of the Sabbath School Stevens Albert 5t. and will take posses:'
officers and teachers will take place ion this fall.
next Sunday aborting.
Goderich District meeting will be
held in Seaforth next Tuesday and Wed-
nesday, May 18 and 19.
Ontario St. Church.
League next Monday night at 8 11,nt.
The Social Committee will take charge
of the program. We -want all the 1.ea-
Framework Up.
Last week the framework of the. neer
Monier Fia.emlll was erected and the:
work is being rushed lo be ready 6.n,
the c,ening crop,
Getting ready to Cut.
guars to conte and bring their friends. Mr. Fred Rumba!! is having the putt
Last Monday night League was in able satumiil erected down on the Mt •
charge of the Missionary Department,
Miss diva Carter gave the topic, Miss
Cora Jervis, a reading• and Miss Grace
Walker rendered a solo. Attendance
was 57,
Mr. 0, W. Potter will be the repres
enlative to the District meeting next
week at Seaforth.
There were 16 children baptized on
Sunday afternoon at the Sunday School
Service and the total attendance was
300.
Mothers Day was fitingly observed
Sunday and. splendid congregations
were t+resent at both services.
Willis Church
Next Sunday morning the pastor will
deliver his second discourse on Great
Christian doctrins, "What we Believe
t God."
he Fatherhood of Ga 1.
Regarding
TiS avem�
subject will a2
"Whathat Dif-
ference Does it stake to be a Christ-
ialh."
Last Sunday morning Mothers' Day
was observed and a Mothers' choir sup-
plied the musical part of the service.
The ladies quartette gave a spleatdid
number, and the pastor, Rev, J. E.
Hogg delivered a sermon befitting the
day. -
Anniversay Services.
in Willis Presbyterian church on Sun-
day, May 23rd, to be conducted by Rev.
Lieut. -Col. Pringle, Moderator of tate
Presbyterian General Assembly. There
will be special music by the choir, On
Monday evening, May 24111 Col. Pringle
will give a lecture on "Stories of Fron-
tier and at the Front." Miss Katie
feeekie of Dutton, will render several
instrumental selections and the Willis
Church Quartette will sing. See fur-
ther announcements next week.
HURON PRESBYTERY
NOMINATES MODERATOR.
Would Have Church Boards Report
Their Recommendations For Office
Hensel]. May 1 1,—The Presbytery of
Huron, meeting in 1Tettsall this after-
noon, Unanimously passed a resolution
"'That boards of the,church, before they
prepare 'recommendations to ,the gen-
eral assembly concerning appointments
to important posts, such as college
professorships, general secretaries and
general superintendents officers be re-
quired to send notice thereof to the
Presbyteries, that they may be able
to .make recommendations and to sug-
gest nannes"
The Presbytery nominated as Moder-
ator of the General assembly Prof,
James Ballantyne of Knox College.
(`) . With the
Base Ball
in League
and B, track and will soon -be eoassrn,nc
ing to cut itis by stock of logs.
School Inspector.
Mr. G. A, McKee son-in-law of W.
Doherty, Esq; has just been atppoiutedi
Public School Inspector for Edmonton,
ata salary of 53,700 a year. For several;
years Mr. McKee has been principal. o6
South Edmonton High School and it is
a testimonial to his fitness for the posit
ion that he was the choice oat of sever
applicants. As a former teacher fit
Clinton Collegiate our hearty congratre
lotions are extended him.
The secretary of North Wellington
baseball League reports that the league
is still receiving and accepting appticat
ions for entry. The Huron County Leag-
ue inns been accepted as a group and
their schedule will also be allowed.
Group No. Cs is composed of Clinton,
Goderich, Seaforth, Zurich and Credi-
ton, Mr. J. L. Kerr of Clinton has been
appointed cotnvener.
The representatives of the Huron Co.
League will meet in Clinton on Friday
evening of this week. 11 is expected that
Mr. Horning the Secretary of the Well-
ington League will be present,'
Urges Church Union.
Wednesday's daily press reporting
the Synod meetings at Brantford tin
the following - reference to our well-
known
ch rch lay a•—Ioht Ransford
rl
of Clinton, referring trthe Bishop's.
charge, slated that the forces of eras
were many times worse than the forces
which stood against the country during
tihe war. He asked that church union:
be furthered and declared that Cahxdw
was an excellent place for such union,
to commence. The cardinal points ail
Christian religion were identical In at,
great creeds. Minor points alone madle
a sectarian division.
Gets His "B. D." Degree. W
The 'Cornwall Freeholder speaks its
follows of a former Clintonian who in
working its way well toward lop:
At the recent annual Convocation of. Itsn
Wesleyan Theological College, Moniresai
the degree of Bachelor of Divinity was
conferred on Rev. C. W. DeWitt Cosea%
.M.A, son of Rev. T. Wesley t.osens tad'
Cornwall Ont. Mr. Cosens•obtained ;es' .
exceptionally high average i❑ the u
B. D, course and µ'nig the' Holt Nem Tet[ .
anent Greek prize the holt church Pol-
ity prize and the Bride prize for EIcseuk
ion. in .addition to pursuing Isis tlreois
gical studies he has had full charge cif
the Bryanston circuit in the Loud!tsss
Conference since his ordination 2 peons;
ago.
The Clinton Club will have the base-
ball diamond changed so that tlde home
plate will be in front of the grandstand,
Other improvements are contemplated.
•
The Doherty Base Dail team is devel-
oping spletsdid, condition and aro at-
tending practice regularly, Both play -
future growth and prosperity of the .ers and supporters are keenly antics..
comsitry ChM they they 11880 Swags had, pitir.,ng a busy season, and will welcome
and also the same cotstidenee ''in 100 any of 111e (own n^ local teams who
adilty of your cognpatry to play ,1n his are desiriotts of a game, All eons -
portant part in its development and munioa'tioti$ atsrl rnc(ttir'c; adrlres.:d tri
prosperity." G. Cornish, SCcretar
Improvements.
) Mr, ff. Wiltse has had a new awnenig
placed at his store,
- Mr. Marshall has had a new awning
erected at his tobacco store.
Mr. T. A. Greig is remodelling part
of his house on Ontario St.
The home occupied by ML's. Jervis
Townshend street is being'reshingl,ed'
Mr. Albert Voclden, Ontario St, is
tearing down some of his back woos
shed and will convert it into a garage.
Mr. A, Seeley is having the dotthlha
house on Huron St. turned rotted xri0
will rebuild it into a single house arai,
we understand ,viii reside there hitnsel$,
4. Mr. J, Stephenson purchased a Puma
building north of T, McKenzie's house
and has had It removed and will ereeS
it on 00 lot, north of the Sciesadi a!f
Commerce. ,
Obituary.
After an illness extending over some
months, Mr. Aiden D. Wiltse, ai welt
known and respected citizen, passed
away early Sunday snorting at his how
on Ontario St. at the ripe age of Ste
years and t 1 months, Deceased was born
in Leeds County Ontario, of good 11. t„
Loyalists stock and resided at Aikens
until he removed to London Road,
T'uckersmith, in 1871. 11e was married
twice. His first wife passing away 3 515111
or so after their marriage leaving one
daughter, the late ,Mrs. Agnes B. 'Wiltse
who died last year at Brussels and his
second wife passed away 1 y'ears.aq'o vua
Clinton. The late Mr. •Wiltse is aumvtwed
by two sons (Harrison anti Levi) ants'
one daughter 'Airs, Raney of town.'Ete
his early life at Athens he was x rale'
istrate of the Crown, Tle was a lite-intwIE
1,1'beral'and a member of the 011001055-
Methodist'Church. The late lir. Mtge:
moved front the farm to Clinton in than'
`fall of 1911. The funeral was held eta
Tuesday afternoon and the services, air
the 'house and graveside were condttctl•
ed'by his pastor Rev, S. Anderson,.'PAat
pallbearers were Messrs. ;lames emit
Willlam Miller, W. Grttttt and 11. d'ea••
cock, internment was made al :Majors
cemetery, Among those front a distance
were: --Airs. Harris, Preston; Mw :Muds;
Grey township. Airs Denels,,n,•Brasselx.,
• ant maxi delight ors, Mr. Chas, 4YFsv"
and wife and daughter of Mitrtttft, 4'ta•-
r:heseey, Mrs, G. eisesney, Miss meow
.and Airs, Frank Wiltse ail of Settt.irt