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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1919-3-27, Page 1> Anton -I�ecor�. No, 204.6.390, Year CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 27t11, 1919 `�• THE IfOME PAPE* to the "Better -than -ever" Spring Show which Come toClirtton The Clinton Central Agricultural Society puts on Thursday, April IOth Jilverware `old Volcnii and `Cromwell Vatterno A full stock of the above patterns ;just received in Knives, Forks, Spoons Cold Meat Forks, Berry Spoons and fancy pieces. Also a number of Tea Setts in the newest patterns, 'All the above goods aro fully guaranteed and all 'Macle in Canada' Buy the best Silverware—the 1847 Rogers Bros. A good stock always on hand. Buy at home, prices on above as low as any mail order house. ,® lielltiar jeweler ang Optician - - - Clinton ISSUER OP MARRIAGE LICENSES. 11 The Royal ank of Canada HEAD OFFICE, MONTREAL, LONDON, Eng., NEW YORK, BARCELONA, Spain Collections made, Drafts sold. 480 branches throughout Canada and Newfoundland FOREIGN BRANCHES CUBA:—Havana (0 Branches) Antilla,.Banes, Bayamo, Caibarien, Camaguey, Cardenas - Ciego de Avila, Ceintuegos, Florida, Guantanamo, Jatibonicn,-Manzanillo, Matanzas, Moron, Nnevitas, Palma Soriano, Pinar del Rio,. Puerto Padre, Segue la Grande, Sant.ti Spiritus, Santa Clara and Santiago do Cuba PORTO R1CC—San Joan, Mayaguez and Ponoo COSTA RICA—San Jose DOMINICAN REPUBLIC—S.Domingo, Puerto. Plata, Sanchez, S. Pedro do Manor's and MARTINIQUE l JroCaballeros t do Franco isuADIaLOUPF7—Pointe•µ-Pitre and Hasse Terre VBRHZU Caracas; Ciudad Bolivar, Maracaibo and Puerto Cabello BRITISH WEST INDIIES Antigua—St.John's Bahamas—Nassau Barbados—Bridgetown and Spoightstown Dominica—Roseau Grenada—St, George's Jamaloa—Kingston Monteorrat—Plymouth Nevis -Charlestown - St Kitts—Basseterre Tobago—Scarborough Trinidad—Port of Spain and San Fernando ' British Guiana—Georgetown, New Amsterdam and Roee hail (Corentyno) British honduras—Belize INCORPORATED 1855 Capital aiid Reserve$8,800,000 Over I00 Branches scattered through Canada A General Banking Busine's.Transactedr, Circular Letters of Credit Bank Money Order: Savings Bank Denartnkent, Interest allowed at highest current rate. H. R. Sharp, Manager, Clinton Branch r.....e................. 1 READY-TO-WEAR CLOTHING 2 he &Glorrish Clothing Co. ORDERED CLOTHING G SUITS Spring's newest novelties are here and it's a big selection, the biggest we have ever shown and 'we know that you will enjoy seeing them. Buying, as we do, in large quantities enables us to secure the choice of the season's newest fabrics. , Our suits ate made for us by what we consider the best' clothing manu- facturers in the trade. They are carefully hand tailored garments and have the dashi and style that is us- ually associated with the highest class of merchant tailoring. You will certainly, enjoy seeing these splendid values we have for spring. Come in and try them on and note how well they fit, what smooth line texture the cloth is, then you will realize why we are so 'enthusiastic about them. THE MORRISH CLOTHING CO. Motto . _, � 441 S Deal quare p al far Every Man." THE LOCAL MARKET, Wheat, spring, $2,09, Barley 90e, Buckwheat' 75e, Oats 0'Sc. Butter 36e to 37e. Eggs 37e to 880. Live Hogs $18.25. A WORTHY CITIZEN -CALLED. The funeral takes place this after- noon of Miss Janet Wilson, whose death occurred on Tuesday after a somewhat prolonged illness, Few Clinton citizens are better known than Miss Wilson was, because for many years she, had been a mem- ber of the. Public school staff and there are inmdreds .of young men and women throughout the length and breath of Canada who passed through her hands. We hope to have a fuller account of her life and work next week; both are worthy of more than a passing notice. SHE IS GRATEFUL. Mrs. Helen Trick, finding it im- possible to reply personally to the very kind expressions of sympathy which she received from the ladies of Clinton during her recent sorrow, would take this opportunity of doing so and also to say how very much she values those expressions. Also to the ladies of Ontario street chur- ch for their: present of a oeautiful club bag. She appreciates very much this expression of kindness and love. As Mrs.: Trick will be leaving Clin- ton in a few days to make her home with her daughter in St. Louis, Mo:, she would say farewell to all her friends. HONOR TO WHOM IIONOR.. While a suitable memorial of some sort should and will be erected to keep fresh the memory of those from this town who fell something should also be done to keep Iresli the mem- pry of all those who served in tine war. - A suitable tablet, containing the name, the rank and the decoration, if any, of each man who went from Clinton should be placed in the town hall'where it would remain for all time before the eyes of this and fat- ure generations. We should and do honor the memory of our fallen heros hut we must not forget that the man who risked death in the cause of freedom is as much a hero as the man who fell. Clinton is proud of her record in the great war, of .the number who went from here. We should not forget them now they aro coming home. PASSING OF MRS, T. J, WATT. On Saturday Mrs. T. J. Watt of Rattenbury street, west, passed away, at the Clinton •General Hos- pital. She had been in delicate heal- th for some time and last week it was decided that an operation was necessary and she was removed to the hospital ou Wednesday and on Thursday the operation was per- formed. It was quite successful and the patient rallied for a day or so but on Saturday her heart gave out and she sank rapidly. The deceased lady was born in Stanley, being a daughter of the late Thomas Mills of that township, and was married in Clinton nearly thirty years ago to Mr. T. J. Watt. Since their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Watt Wing - ham, • alt lac e resided in Clinton,t1 ut - ham, Ethel and the State of Mich- igan, Returning to Clinton nearly two years ago they bought a com- fortable residence here with the in- tention of making this their home but they were not to enjoy it long together. Mrs. Watt was a woman of an ardent and affectionate nature, one who made friends quickly wher- ever she went and she was a most devoted wife, a loyal friend and a good neighbor. She wast a consis- tent member of the Wesley Methodist church and, until her • health failed, she was a regular attendant at the services and active in the women's organizations. Besides her husband she is surviv- ed by one sister, Mrs. Snell of Blue - vale, who was with her during her last illness, and three brothers : W. A. and E., ,I1, Mills of Souix Falls, S. Dakota and Oliver of .Saskatoon, Sask. Another brother died at the home of &Ire. Watt in February of last year. Mrs. 0. H. Coultls of the Huron Road, east, is a niece. The funeral, which was private, took place from her late resyllence, Rattenbury street, on 'Tuesday after- noon, The services at shouse and graveside were conducted by Rov. A. E. Jones, assisted by Rev, Mr, Hart and Rev. T. J. Snowdon. The pall- bearers were : Dr, J. S. Evans, W, H, Hellyer, A. T. Cooper, H. E. Rorke, J. 0, MoMath and I3, B. Chant. During the service Miss Greene sang, "No Burdens Yonder." Amongst those from a , distance who were present , for ' the funeral were : Mrs. (Rev.) A, 5, Smith, Toronto ; Mr, and Drs. 1"red Watt and Miss Watt, Woodstock ; Mr. E. E: Mills, 'Sous Falls s Mrs. Snell, Bluevale, and Mrs, J. trill Is,- Auburn, Mr, Watt and the other relatives wish to express their deep apprecia- tion GO the kindnesses shown by the friends and neighbors during Mrs, Watt's 'finers and for the sympathy extended to Rheiniii theft bereave - HOW GOES THE PLANS ? What is the Clinton Soldiers' Mem- orial Committee doing about a mem- orial for tills town ? Some commun- ities already have their plans well under construction. The sooner the work Is commenced "the more en- thusiasm will be shown for it. D0 NOT FORGET HOME TOWN, Tho following former citizens of Clinton proved their continued inter- est in the old town by contributing the following sums to the Clinton General I-Iospital Fund Mr,. and Mrs. J. J. Allen, Ottawa, $25, • Dr, R. A. Worthington, Canmore, Alta„ $25. W. N. Manning, London, ,$10. ARE YOU INTERESTED ? Abstract statements of the audit- ors' report for 1918 „of the town, Public school, Collegiate Institute, Public Library, Waterworks and Hydro Electric are now issuedin printed form. If any ratepayers who are sufficiently interested in knowing how the public money is spent will call at the town clerk's office they may procure as many copies as are required. WELCO1IIE IIOME, BOYS ! Pte, Macdonald, Pte. Woolven, Ptes, Roy Forrester and Norman Miller and Pte• Whitmore are among the soldiers who have arrived and been welcomed home during the past week. At six 'o'clock yesterday ev- ening Pte. Ede arrived, accompanied by his' wife, and on the 1 ate train Pte. Percy 11Iunnings and Lieut. J. MacKinnon came and, in spite of the disagreeable weather, mere met and welcomed by the band and the may- or. All these have come, while oth- ers are on the way. CONGRATULATIONS IN ORDER. Tho following appeared in the Pet- erborough Daily, Review of Wednes- day, the 19th, and will be of interest to many of the groom's old friends hereabouts, who will join with The News -Record in congratulations and good wishes : . 'A very pretty wedding was sol- emnized in St, John's church yester- day morning at eleven fifteen by Rev. Canon Davidson when Sarah J:, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. ,James Wood, Bailieboro, was united in marriage to Dr. W. T. IIolloway of this city. The bride' was becom- ingly attired in a sand colored suit embroidered in• royal blue, with small hat tb match, and carried a boquet of Ophelia roses, Dr. and Mrs. Holloway left on the noon train for New York and on their, return will reside in this city." AMONG THE CIIURCHES. St. Paul's Church Rev. Canon Hill will conductthe services again on Sunday, continuing his sermons on the; Lord's Prayer. The subject for his talk next, Wednes- day evening will be : "Lonliness." Baptist Church On Sunday next the pastor will preach at eleven a.m, and seven p.m. Subjects : Morning—"Prayer as Dom- inant Desire." • Evening—"Future Retribution." Bible study and prayer meeting ev- ery Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. Ontario Street Church The pastor, Rev. J. A. Agnew, will ,be in his own pulpit at both services on Sunday. In the evening his subject will be : "The Mission of the Christ is the scission of the Church." Rev. A. E. Jones of Wesley church will take up the review at the Sun- day school in the afternoon. Willis Church The annual men's banquet will be held this (Thursday) evening, tables served at seven -thirty, sharp, This banquet is. growing more popular year after year and an: -interesting and profitable evening is expected, -- On Sunday. nuht'the pastor's sub- s will be: Morning—"World Re- conciliation," • Evontn6,—„ A Great Statesman's Dread," Wesley ()Hutch • The Raster will preach both morn- ing and evening on Silnday. The anniversary services held on Sunday were very successful. • The day wasideal and good congrega- tions were present both morning and, evening. In the evening the service at Ontario street church was with- drawn, the members coming down to worship with the sister chinch. Rev,; Dr. Rutledge preached elo- quently at both services. His sub- ject in the morning was : "A Prac- tical Man's Mistake," and in the evening, "A Day at Nazareth," The choir was assisted by Miss Kato Lyttle of Goderfeh and Mr. Walter Lowe and rendered very pleas- ing music at both services. In the scorning, in addition tc the anthems, Miss Beatrice Greene and Miss Lyt- tle each contributed a solo and in the evening Miss Lyttle again sang a solo and a „quartette was very pleas- ingly rendered by Misses Lyttle and e r o Doher- ty. and Mess s. L w and Dher- tY. The officials had asked for a spec - offering of $500 and before • the close of the service in the evening Dr, .Rutledge anntuneed t659 had been placed upon the plates. Sinde then the eonllribrtion bats bora ix- exeasetll by NSA llollarS or ateortu• LEFT LARGE ESTATE, The late Dr. Will. J, 0. Mallooh, a native' of Clinton, who died a few weeps ago, left an estate valued at 688,188. Ilis will had been made' in November, 1913, and left the whole of poplily , Olive Charlottehisr ISertydithto Malloob•wileThey bail no ehildron, SHOWERED BRIDII-TO-BE, The Girls' Club of Willis church went down to the home of Miss Ed- na Innes yesterday evening and, in view of her approaching marriage, presented her with a shower of mis- cellaneous articles which will' be found useful in houseiceeping. Needless to say the young ladies had a jolly time, DEATII OF MRS. J. ROBERTSON. After an illness extending over about four years Alice 1'iatilda liloore, wife of Mr. John Robertson, passed away yesterday at the home of her sister, Mrs. J. Govett. The funeral takes place from the biome of Mrs. Govett tomorrow af- ternoon, service at the house com- mencing at two 'o'clock. GONE INTO BUSINESS. Sergt. T. Britton, in addition to the stock of electrical supplies, plumbers' repairs, etc,, ss hick he has put in in the stand next door to Wilken's shoe repair shop, has added fruit, vegetables and (towers, and his window on opening day, Saturday morning, presented a very tempting array of good things to eat. "Tom- my" is right there, too, • ready to serve all comers with fresh, crisp, up-to-date goods in his line. The News -Record wishes hint success and his share of public patronage. LITTLE LOCALS. Mr. DI, G. Ransford underwent an operation yesterday and at last reports was making good progress, Sergt. Edgar Pattison, who was operated on for appendicitis last week, is making rapid progress to- ward recovery. Mr. S. 13. Stothers, Agricultural Representative, has, we understand, purchased the Stothers homestead near Lucknow, which is considered an excellent piece of farming land, 1lir, Wm. Cantelon, who a couple of months ago sustained a fracture of the leg, is now able to walk out a little each day. His old friends hope soon to see him at his place of bus- iness. At a meeting of the Horticultural Society- on 'Tuesday evening President C. D. Houck and Secretary H. 12. Sharp were appointed a committee to start things moving as regards the beautification of the station en- virons. Success to 'em. Mt. .1. II. Barr of Toronto, son-in- law pf Mr. Fred Lockwood of town, has put a produce rig on the road, and is working up a good batter and egg trade in connection with his store on Jones avenue in the Queen's City. A FIGHTING PARSON. We clip the following from Monday's Toronto dailies, The items refer to the newly -ap- pointed rector of St. Paul's church, Clinton. Capt. 11IcKeguey was chaplain of the 58th Battalion, which .arrived in Toronto on Sunday morning. It is hoped that now that Capt. McKegney is home it will not be very long before he vvill•he able to tabid charge of his parish work here ; and Clinton will certainly have a harm welcome for iilin : "Few men have won more fully the esteem of the Canadian troops than has Capt. S. E. MoKegney-, M.C., who returned with the 58th as their chaplain: Since joining the regiment in 1918, he, has been mentioned in despatches three tin- es. It was at Amiens, in August, that he was recommended for the Military Cross, The recommenda- tion was turned down and later in tiro yuff"ift IiTc-r'tia$2,911ed, n des- patohos, but at Arras his devo'fon to duty and his men could not be denied recognition. Capt. McKeg- ney did not care to speak of his award. Asked stow he had won it, he replied, 'They just gave it to me, What for I have never found out.' A fellow -officer said that Capt. McKegney was one of the bravest men he had ever,, known, 13y his care for the wounded and his service •to than under the snot - est fire he liad won his decoration a dozen times over. Capt. McKegney was a rector of St, Mark's, Park- dale, and 'Trinity church, Brant- ford, just before enlistment." "The chaplain of the 58th Batta- lion, Capt. Rev, S. ID. Mclllegney, M.O., is a fighting parson. The boys of the 58th and the of- ficers 'too, worship their padre, I3e Was with the battalion a little ov- er a year. Twice ho was recom- mended for the Military Cross for devotion to duty in superintending the bringing in of wounded and as- sisting the KO. to bandage the Men. At Amiens 1m was swore - mended but the white and purple ribbon o e came. At Cambrai he a decorated, was ec With the d . lie wan boys all the time in the thick of it,' ,.stated one omeer. 'At Amiens Mad. Cambrai he went out en the battle field assisting t0 ievsuuate the wounded,' Captain fIcKeguey will take a ohai'gC in Othlt0111 :a011 t' »e gets out of Itleaklral • A GOOD) RESPONCE. The following is the result of the Hospital 1)rlve ill Clinton and vIcin- ity :' Clinton 6070.05 3lolncosville ,, 82.00 Sucmnoritill 25,00 Unity 01ub 46.85 Stanley (Maple Leaf Soc.) 50,00 l ullett 27.30 London Road 25,00 6876.00 Due hill Turner's church 28.80 Sub. but not paid 110.00 $1015.40 Since the drive closed and the books were balanced up, the follow- ing subscriptions have been received: J. J, Allen and wife, Ottawa,.,$25.00 Dr.Worthington,' Camaro, Alta 25.00, W. N. Manning 10.00 Fred Middleton 5.00 Mrs. John Middleton 5.00 Miss Mountcastle 1.00 G. WARRENER PASSES AWAY. George Warrener, who passed away on Tuesday, was born in Yorkshire, England, where he spent his youth and young manhood. IIo was mar- ried in 1856. and immediately started for Canada, with his bride, coating direct to Clinton, where he has con- tinued to reside, with the exception of nine or ten years spent in farming in Hullett township. Nearly three years ago Mr. and Mrs. Warrener celebrated the six- tieth anniversary of their wedding. Mrs. Warrener survives her hus- band, eight of their children also survive : John of Sarnia ; George, Wallacehurg ; Thomas, Godorich ; Richard, 'Toledo, Ohio ; Robert, Clin- ton ; Nathan, Ilensall, and Mrs. Al- len and Mrs, Vallary, Toronto. There are twenty-five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, Mrs. Black- er of town is a sister and the only remaining member of his own fancily, Some years ago Mr. Warrener was thrown from a buggy and very ser- iously injured and he bad never re- covered fully from the effects of the injury. I-fe had been failing for some time past and pneumonia setting in he soon succumbed, The funeral takes place this after- noon to Clinton cemetery. DEATII OF MRS• D, N. WATSON. Clinton citizens were Hutch shocked on Thursday forenoon last when it became, known that Mrs, D. N. Wat- son had passed away suddenly that morning. While Mrs, Watson had not been enjoying the best of health for some months her death was entirely unexpected and she had been up and about as usual. What made her pass- ing more tragic was the fact that iter husband was absent from home, having left on the early train for Cromarty intending to return in the evening, Mrs. Watson was horn at Centre, Haldimand county, where her child snood and girlhood were spent anti where she was married. For some years after their marriage ;lir, and Mrs,. Watson resided near Mitchel) anti later they moved to Listowel, from which ,town the family came to Clinton eight or nine years ago. Site was of: a very friendly and sociable disposition and was much liked and respected by all who knew her. She was especially devoted to her home, her husband and their only son, who are sadly bereaved by her sudden death, She was a member of Wesley church, Two sisters, Mrs. Mitchell of Lis- towel, and Mrs. Nichol of Centre, and two brothers, Dir. John Leary, who just left last week for the west, and Mr, Daniel Leary of Mitchell, survive. The funeral 1yaS held at Mitchell on Saturday afternoon, a service, con- ducted by the Itev, A. le. Jones, be- ing held before the departure of the afternoon train. Amongst the rela- tives- and friends, who were here for the Memel or, ,who visited the fancily prior to it were : Mrs. John Leary, litirr11111-•?y4.l;s, D. Leary and Messrs. J, and R. Watsoit of Mitchell, Mr. I. Young,, London ; Mrs, ilaSsis of 13ib- hart and Miss Ethel Harris, who had been staying with Mrs. Watson fel' Unite weeks, Messrs. A. 'T. Cooper, J, A', Sut- tor, H. Peacock, A. Seeley, C. D. Houck and W. G. Smyth acted as pallbearers. The floral offerings were very beau- tiful, Air.. Watson and his sou, Frank, have been tate recipients of tnacb sympathy and many kindnesses, which they appreciate very Highly. St. Helens Mr. Frank Irwin has sold his farm at the village to Mr. Wm, . Woods. Mr. Irwin retains possession till fall, Mr, Robert McGuire has been up from London the past week packing up his furniture and left this week for London, where he intends to re - tide, Mrs. Peter Clark is visiting her daughter, Mrs. (Rev,) SY, MSIntosh, at Strathrey at present, The induction '1 of the Rev. Peter Jamieson into the charge a go of St. Hel- ens and East Ashfield Presbytetian churches takes place today, Thins-, day. Mr Joint DieQvire lett for hie home in the. West en 'Tuesday, litir. Jelin Jaynt. Lest a valuable >dlt,last• WOO., , • Rev. W. L. Rutledge, D.D. A former pastor of Wesley congre- gation who on Sunday conducted an- niversary services in that church, Dr. Rutledge intends to retire from the active ministry at the, close of this conference year after forty-nine years in the ministry. On his retire- ment he will reside in Hamilton. Parents Recipients of Honors At a public meeting in the armour- ies at Chatham tomorrow afternoon General Shannon will present to Mr, and Mrs, Jolut Miner the Victoria Cross and the Croix do Guerra awarded to their son, Corp. Harry, G` 13. Miner, who died of wounds on August 8th last. It will be remem- bered that Corp. Miner, single -hand - cd, captured a machine gun, turning the gun on the enemy, and later, with tivo ,others attacked a machine gun post, putting the gun out of business and killing the crew and then single-handed rushed a bombing post, killing two of the garrison and putting the others to flight. tie died of his wounds after being carried to the dressing station. Preparations are being made to have the ceremony of presentation as impressive as possible tomorrow, The Great War Veterans of Chatham will have permissiau to wear their uniforms for the occasion. They will forst a guard of honor for the par- ents of the hero and also one for General Shannon and, on arrival at the armouries addresses will be made by the General, the mayor of the city and others. Lieut. -Col. Mac- farlane of the 58th, which has. Just returned from France, may also bo Present. All civic organizations, clubs, etc., will he represented, the school children will be present and all business places will be closed for a couple of hours during the:•inves- ture. Corp. Miner enlisted with a Lon- don battalion but later, when the 101st battalion was organized, he got transferred to the Hurons so as to be with his brother, Pte. J. W. Miner of Clinton, and went overseas with them, IIe was attached to the 58th .battalion, which has just re- turned from overseas, when his brav- ery won for )nim the Victoria Cross, Last fall the mayor of Clinton re- ceived a communication from Lieut.- Col. ieut:('ol. Macfarlane of the 58th battalion stating that tate machine gun which had been captured by Corp. Miner was being sent to Clinton, the head- quarters of the Iluron Battalion, he no doubt thinking that this was' Miner's native town. Later Chat- ham got wind of this and put in a plea to have the gun sent there and this, we understand, is being done, In addressing the "Fighting 58th" on Sunday the Mayor of Toronto spoke as follows : "We regret that one of your heroes, the late Sergeant Miner, will not conic back, blit he has covered his unit and himseif with glory on having been awarded the Victoria Cross for conspicuous gal- lantry in the capturing of two mach- ine guns, ' 4 Varna We notice in our village that since She armistice. was signed there- has flol11h,,the flag of the Empire, the dear old -,Union Jack, over one of the local stores., it9• -w "0`is. -stave been , hard on it, however, and it is 'VI " tattered and torn," and indeed is lit- tle credit to our village. We think It would he well, if we wish to show. our loyalty, to have it replaced by a 11611 one, Summerhill Miss Vire, Haywood of Winnipeg has been visiting with her aunt, Mrs. I -I. McBrion, Mr. Join Johnston of Londesboro has moved to his farm, w111011 he purchased from'Mb, Wm, Brown. Mrs, Ohas. Clifton of Kippon has returned hone after spending at week, under the parental roof, Mr, `1110 las Clark has been visit- ing at Mr. Win. Lawson's for a few days. Mrs, T, IC, Malts, who Inas beefs last weeks bars "iii the f w ailing for t t la o g gone to the Clinton hospital fer treatment. Jlet ntiany friends wish her a speedy recovery. VMS, MoBrion of Auburn is visiting her daughter, Mra, A. Lovett. Mr, LOW Jollnaton has eagagei Olt J,Ir, 1!l9rnia i 13411 tor, the mu*: 1rP.r,