The Clinton News Record, 1919-1-9, Page 8• Clinton News -Record
January 9th, 1919 .•
inforMation Can bo Had
For the convenieiceo'of rho general
public and the information of the
soldiers' parents and .friends, news-
papers, municipalities, Great War
Veterans' Associations, Soldiers' Aid
Commissions and similar societies, a
Returned Soldiers Information Bur-
eau has been established at the Ar-
mouries, London, Ontario, 'Phe tele-
phone number is 6660,
This Information Bureau is open
twenty-four hours a day for seven
days a ,week and is in close touch
with the despatchers at the railway
stations, with a view to supplying
information regarding returning sol-
diers. This 13ureau is intended to
keep everyone informed of all move-
ments of hospital and troop trains
coming into this district. It is not
intended to furnish information' to
the returned soldiers themselves, who
must submit their enquiries to tree
District Depot, but all e)quiries. from
the public ,re personnel on trains, the
time trains will arrive .and names of
soldiers in each party should be der -
to t Information ur u,
Oeted 110Bureau,
Everett Cross, who was diivilg the
car which struck tho late J If. Col-
borne of Goderich on the night of
Dem 29rd last causing his death, was
exonerated from blain by the Jury
chosen to enquire into the matter,
By the evidence brought out it was
found that Mr. Cross had taken ev-
ery precaution to prevent 1 hu acoi-
dent• The jury recommended that a
traffic bylaw be enforced and an en-
deavor be made to educate the pub-
lic on hoiv' to avoid danger..
The Blyth Telephone System sup-
plied all its employes with Christ-
mas turkey. Who says there is no
money in the telephone business ?
We are again open for all work Vulcanizing, Re-
treading, Electrical Repairs, Overhauling and Paint-
ing of all types of cars. All parties wanting tire
repairing done send early for spring delivery,
E. H. EPPS & SON, VARNA
The Best of Rubbers
This is the Rubber Season and we offer our trade
the Best in Rubbers, carefully avoiding all the worth-
less "Bargain" "trash"!
Our Rubbers give the wearers
lasting and satisfactory service.
We've Rubbers for Men, Women and Children
formed to fit the present styles
of shoes correctly
To insure the best of Rubber Service, they should
be carefully fitted to the shoe—fitted as we know how
to fit them,
FRED. JACKSON
!'SHOES 'OF QUALITY."•
TO ONE AND ALL
A Happy and Prosperous
New Year
Plumsteel Bros.
THE STORE THAT SELLS FOR LESS,
PHONE 28
CLOTHING NEW IDEA PATTERNS,
Every. Rug
IN OUR EXHIBIT
has a charm of its own, Each
has an individuality and the
variety is so great that every
taste can be gratified. Here are
,.rugs of oriental design, others
of domestic origin in plain,
floral and geometric patterns.
But there is only one quality
in the entire collection ; the
very best that can be obtained
for the money.
JAS. DUNFORD
Undertaker and Funeral Director.
28 1' Phone Itleb 28
Now. folr I9I9
VICTORY IS WON, 'PEACE
IS ASSURED ANI) SOON
WE MAY LOOK FORWARD
TO PIIS RESUMPTION OF;
NORMAL BUSINESS CON-
DITIONS AND A CONTIN-
UANCE OF YOUR Foluvrn;
HEARTY CO-OPERATION
FOR WHICH Wil ARID SQ
GRATEFUL, MAY' ; TIIE
COMING YEAR BE A PROS-
PEROTJS ONE FOR YOU.
The W. D. Fair Co.
"Often the Cheapest
Always the Best,'S
0soIii n iunu nnnh,.'
41 ,i trylli4.
Mr. Oliver Johnson of Goderich was
in town on Monday.
Miss Jiottie Sioman returned to Tor-
onto on Thursday last.
Mr. Jacob Taylor of Toronto has
been in town this week.
Mr. B. J. Gibbings left on Tuesday,
on a business trip to Montreal and
Quebec.
Pte. Oliver Johnson spent a few
days with Clinton and Blyth friends
last week.
Reeve Ford has been in Goderich this
week attending the audit 'of the
county accounts:
Mr. and Mrs. T„ R. Watts of Strat-
ford spent the holiday and week -end
with friends in town.
Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Mason returned
on Friday after spending a fort-
night in Detroit and vicinity.
Miss Viola Hearn has returned to
Hamilton to resume her position
after the Christmas vacation.
Miss Agnes Cowing returned on Fri-
day after a fortnight's visit with
friends at Woodstock, Innerkip and
MVlitchell..
Mr. H. Hunt of Galt is, in town this
week, he having accompanied Mrs.
Hamblyn and son home the end of
the week.
bliss Margaret McTaggart returned
to Varsity on Monday afternoon
after having spent the holidays at
her home in town.
Mr. Harry. Cantelon of Toronto was
in town for a day!or so during the
past week, being the guest of his
sister, Mrs. Eliza Cook.
Mr. and Mrs. George Jackson and
Miss Berta returned on Friday af-
ter having spent the holiday season
with friends, at Kitchener.
Mr. and Mrs. K. W. Chowen and lit-
tle Miss Betty of Haulilton spent
the holiday season in ,town, return-
ing to their 'ionic on ,,Saturday.
Ur. and Mrs. Harold Wiltse of Win-
nipeg arrived home on New Year's
Eve and intend spending the re-
mainder of the winter hereabouts.
Miss Verna Vance of London is holi-
daying, at the hone of her uncles,
Mr. C. 11. Holland of town and Mr,
G. C. Holland of the Bayfield Road.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Owen of. Brant-
ford, who were married on New
Year's Day, have been the guests
of the latter's sister, Mrs. W._ 13.
Moulton,, during the past:week.,
Mrs. F. F. Gillies and little Miss
Marion returned to their home. in
Toronto on Friday , after, having
spent several weeks at .the home of
the lady's parents, Magistrate and
Mrs, Andrews.
Mrs. R. W. King and three children
left yesterday for their homey in
Hamilton after spending a couple
`of weeks with Mr. and Mrs, Walter
King., Mr. R. W. King just came
up for Christmas.
Miss Tillie Tebbutt of Toronto has
been visiting, at the old homestead
in Goderich township, with her
sisters, the Misses Tebbutt, and
her cousin, Mrs. C. H. Holland of
town, during the past couple of
weeks.
Mrs. Jack Willis and two children ar-
rived last week from the west and
are the guests of the lady's mother,
Mrs., Leppington. It will be re-
membered that Mrs. Willis; lost her
husband a few weeks ago, his death
being due to influenza,
dlrs. (Dr.) MacCallune of Kingston
and Miss Margaret Wiseman of Ot-
tawa, who spent the Christmas
holiday time with their parents,
Mr. and Mrs. J. Wiseman, left
Monday afternoon. Mrs. Wiseman
accompanied them as far asToron-
to•
Mr, Dodds Holloway returned to
Toronto on Monday after spending
the holidays at his home in town.
Dodds is, anxious to get his release
from the army as he wishes to re-
turn to the service of the Royal
Bank but he has not yet obtained
his discharge.
Mr. George Cook of New York was
iu town last ,week for a day or two
'visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
A. Cook, prior to leaving for Eur-
one, where he goes, as a linen ex-
pert to represent the Simpson Co.,
of Toronto. Mr. Cook expects to
be absent four or five years.
I1r. George G. Ludlow of Proton
Station visited friends in Goderich
township for a few days last week
and made a friendly call itt The
News -Record office. Mr. I Ludlow
likes, to return occasionally to'
shake Bands with old friends. Ho
says he had a bit of a bout with
' influenza last fall but he \looks as if
he'd come off best as lie appears to
be in .prince health,
Coats and Furs at Sale Prices
Pcrhaps Santa Claus lMdn't Bring Von
A Warni Ooat or a Set of Furs
Then here's opportunity your to buy them for yourself, and
save liberally on the purchase. Nowa- that Christmas festivities and
gift=buying are largely of the past, we may turn our attention to the
practical comforts of life, and what more timely subject than the warm
coat and furs that everyone requires for the next four months ?
WOMEN'S AND MISSES COAT AT CLEARING PRICES
A special purchase from a leading manufacturer, as well as several splendid clearing lines from our own
stock, makes a fine opportunity to secure a warm, stylish coat at very much less than the. regular price.
This season's attractive styles are all represented,
CHILDREN'S COATS REDUCED
Every coat included in our assortment for children, has lost a generous part of its original price. Smart
styles and pretty materials.
BEAUTIFUL FURS AT 1-4 TO 1-3 LESS THAN REGULAR
The fur section has a wonderful assortment of handsome furs at extraordinary price reductions, And
you may choose with perfect confidence whether you know anything about furs or not. Our many
years of experience as dearlers in fine furs, will safeguard your buying.
FUR COATS
Are all reduced in price, and the comfort of a fur coat is unsurpassed by any other garment
OUR STOCK OF FUR NECKPIECES AND MUFFS
includes all this season's smart styles and unequalled values. Handsome Canadian mink, Black Fox,
Sable, Blue Wolf, Persian Lamb, Marmot, etc,, are all represented, every piece marked in plain figures,
Come in and let us show you what extraordinary values we're offering
Drg
Lemmasmeassim
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WOMEN'S STORE
Goods, House Furnishings .
Bn owN 7s
phone 69',.
Next Royal Bank
MEN'S STORE
Custom Tailoring and
(phone 103) Men's Furnishing,
Opposite Public Library,
People You Know
Miss Elsie Finch has returned to
Toronto after spending some mon-
ths at home.
Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Hawkins and
family have returned from a fort-
night's visit with Hamilton friends.
Miss Jean Ross is holidaying at her
Home in town, that of Mr. and
Mrs. Ilugh Ross.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Nediger and Miss
Helen spent the New Year's holiday
with Hamilton relatives.
Miss Leona, Hearn has returned, to
Toronto after having spent the
holiday season ' at her home, in
town.
Mr. Bert Wiltse of Elbow, Sask.,, is
here visiting his father, Mr, H.
Wiltse, after an absence of over
three years.
Miss Delle O'Neil returned to Toren,
to on Saturday to be ready to re-
sume her :teaching duties on Mon-
day horning.
Miss, Stella Nelson has returned to
Hastings county to resume her
teaching duties after spending the
vacation period at her ' home.
Mr. John Cantelon arrived last week
from the Maple Creek district and
intends spending the Winter with
relatives in town and vicinity.
Mr. E. E. Hunniford has been laid
up for some little time but we are
glad to report that he is improving
and it is hoped will soon be as well
as ever.
Capt. Jones•of the S.A., formerly of
the local corps, has been visiting
her sister, Lieut. Jones, who had
the misfortune to fracture her leg
the other day by a fall.
Misses Lois Holmes, Kathleen Mc-
Connell and Nora Kennedy left
Monday morning for Stratford Nor-
mal after having spent the Christ-
'n>as vacation at their respective
homes.
Mrs. Jack MacKinnon received a
cable from her husband, Lieut. Mac-
Kinnon, last week saying that ha
might be home this month. Lieut.
Mackinnon is with the Canadian
Engineers,
Miss Violet Sewell, who has been
nursing in France, is enjoying a
short leave at her home in Kincar-
dine. Miss Sewell will bo remem-
bered by many' in Clinton as the
family resided here when she left
for overseas.
MVlrs. A, Cantelon and her daughter,
Miss, Lillitan, visited friends in Sar-
nia during the past week, They ac-
companied the former's. niece, Mrs.
Ferguson, on her return, home after
spending a few days in Clinton, ac-
companied by her son,
Winghatn rias several cases of flu it
is said, Mrs. Carrick, a nurse, was
nursing Mr. Wm. Dawson of that
town last week and one day site
Stepped backwards into an open col-
iarway and was pretty. badly injured.
LITTLE LOCALS.
Mr. Wesley Walker of Goderich,
former citizen of Clinton was elected
to the council in the county .town at
Monday's election.
The Hiiron Poultry Show will be
held in Goderich on Jan, 14-16-16.
The Girls' Auxiliary will hold their
regular meeting in the council cham-
ber on Thursday, Jan, 0th„ at 8
o'clock.
ANOTHER SOLDIER HOME.
Pte. Wne. Cook, youngest son of the
late H. W. Cook, returned from over-
seas on Tuesday, evening and was
given a warm welcome bycitizens
and band. Pte. Cook enlisted with
the Perth Battalion but was attach-
ed to a Highland battalion in France
and is wearing the picturesque High-
land uniform. He was very severely
wounded but is looking fine now,
BELGIAN RELIEF,
Treasurer's report of Clinton branch
from its inception :
Credit
Girls' Patriotic Society
Tag Day
Sunday in Park
Mrs. Thos. White
Mrs. Veitch
Mrs. Gandier
Mrs. Sharp
Miss Doan
Mrs. G. D. McTaggart
Woman's Patriotic Society
Debit
Paid J. A. Irwin
Conch &I Co.
W. D. Fair
Plutnstecl Bros
Mrs. Axon (Sept.)
Mrs. Axon (Oct.)
Huron Co. Belgian Relief
825,00
36.74
10.00
2.00
1.00
5.00
5.00
1.00
3,00
60.00
138.74
14.2
5 7
6.29
1.00
17.71
3..70
3.70
50.00
Balance in bank 843.07
—Julia Combe, Treasurer.
"Canadian National Rail-
ways" with Headquar-
ters in Toronto.
Toronto, Ont., Dec. 80.—A circular
issued by President Hanna announces
that, effective .Jan. 1, all government
railway lines heretofore known as
Canadian , Northern, including its
eastern and western lines, and Can-
adian Government Railways, compos-
ing, the National Transcontinental,
Intercoloniel, Prince Edward Island,
will be known and operated under the
name "Canadian National Railways"
headquarters of . which will be in
Toronto,
Ml officers are requested to use
this name and it Is desirable that
the public and railway, connections
adopt at once trees, new title in their
btiainess relations with the Canadian
National Railways.
Kippen.
Mrs. John Wasman has been spend-
ing a fortnight with friends at Flint,
Mich.
Mr, Joe Ferguson has gone to as-
sist his brother Will in Stanley, who
has not been well for some time,
Mr. Jas. McCiyneont and Mrs. A.
Noakes who have both been under the
doctor's care, have almost recovered.
Mr. Wm. Moore had the misfortune
to lose his trusty old horse from an
attack of indigestion.
Tho Reading Circle will. meet at
the hone of Mr. Isaac Jarrot on Fri-
day evening of this week. A number
should avail themselves of -the priv-
ilege of attending those meetings, as
it certainly is a most profitable way
to spend an evening.
Mrs. John Paterson, who spent ' a
week with her parents and others,
left for her home in . Toronto last
Saturday.
bIr. Percy Clark and wife of Zur-
ich spent the New Year's holidays
with the forener's mother, Mrs. Wm.
Anderson.
Rev. Wm. Martin of London will
supply the pulpit in St. Andrew's
next Sabbath.
Miss Mabel Whiteman of Toronto
spent New Years with her parents,
Mr. and .Mrs.. John Whiteman.
Mr, Wesley French was called to
Port Elgin by telegram as his only
sister, .Mrs. Chas. Upshall, passed
away quite suddenly, bit. French has
returned home again. All will sym-
pathize with him in his sad ber-
eavement.
Mrs. John McGregor of FIay at-
tended the funeral of the late Mrs.
Soptimus Thompson of London.
Arnold Petrie of Toronto Univer-
sity spent the holidays at 1VIrs, Jas..
Mustard's.
Mr. and Mrs. Humphrey Dayman of
Whitewood, Man., and Mr, and Mrs.
Thos. Dalnnau of Outlook, Sask., are
visiting their many relatives in and
around Kippen.
Mr, and Mrs. Win. Sullivan of Tor-
onto spent tho holidays , with Mr,
Robt. Dayman and wife.
Painting -Paperhanging
Neat and Quick Work
161years Toronto experience
Avoid the spring rush by
getting work done now
Not necessary to remove car-
pets. coverings or pictures—
we have plenty drop sheets
A. E. WOOD
Isaac Street, Clinton
BULBS
For winter bloom we have:
HYACINTHS,
NARCISSUS,
JONQUILS,
TULIPS,
FUSCIAS,
DAFFODILS,
ETC.
Good, quality, reasonably priced.
Try the new Giant White Narcis-
sus, grown in water which blooms
in six weeks.
Winter bulbs are easily grown..
Let us toll you how.
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FLORIST.
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