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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1919-4-10, Page 1No, 2088, -40th Year Cli ton • N•ews-Recor CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 10th, 1919 THE HOME PAPER If you have anything for sale which you want the public to know about it will pay you to use the advertising columns of The News -Record 1347 gogerd Zros. silverware `old '6lknrl and ''Crowell 9atterni A full stock of the above patterns just received in Snivel, Forks, Spoons Oolcl Meat Forks, Berry Spoons and fancy pieces. Also a number of Tea Setts in the newest patterns. All the above goods are fully guaranteed and all 'Made in.0anada' Buy the best Silverware—the 1847 Rogers Bros. A good stock always on band, Buy at home, prices on above-- op boveas low as any mail order house. W. Yiellqctr jeweler and Optician - - - ISSUER OF MARRIAGE LICENSES., Clinton i The Royal Bank OF CANADA. Incorporated 1869.1' Capital Authorized $26,000,000 Capital Paid-up 14,000,000 Reserve and Undivided Profits 15,600,000 Total Assets 427,000,000 Head Office, Montreal 685 Branches, With world wide connection. Interest paid on Savings Deposita. Clinton Branch - R, E. MANNING, Manager • - INCORPORATED 1855 Capital and Reserve $8,800,000 Over 100 Branches scattered through Canada A General Banking Business Transacted, Circular Utters of Credit Bank Money Orders, Savings Bank Department. Interest allowed at highest current rate. H. R. Sharp, Manager, Clinton Branch READY-TO-WEAR CLOTHING 2 he Morrish Clothing Co. ORDERED CLOTHING The Young Man's Suit Sprin fiats It's time to consign your old weather beaten winter hat to the attic and crown yourself with something modern and spring- like. We show the correct blocks from the best makers. The King and Borsalino We've got his spring suit! We are certainly pre- pared to tog out the Swell Young Fellow who has reached the age when his clothes must be " JUST SO " New patterns in Worsteds, Tweeds, Scotch Mixtures, Etc, The cut of the coat, vest and trousers all show a decided change for the spring season. We invite your inspection The' Vis. IB8tmonte THE MOORISHCLOTHING CO, 1 1 Motto : "A Square Deal for EveryMan, 9are l t moi_ AFTER FORTY YT!iARS. 'This week The News -Record enters upon its fortieth year, the paper be- ing established in the spring of 1879 and being first published in ,Blyth and known as The FIuron Record, The first publishers were R. Wrighton & Son of London,.: the son assuming management. The paper was started as an independent journal hut during the Provincial elections, of that year it supported the Conservative opposi- tion, led' by W. R. Meredith; now Sir William Meredith. In the fall of the same year the paper, which had real- ly become defunct through misman- agement, was bought by Mr. Edward Floody, a Goderich township school teacher, now of ,the customs dept,, Toronto., who published three issues and then moved the plant to Clinton and launched it out as a straight Conservative paper, with eight pages and forty columns of matter. In seven months the paper increased its list to over seven hundred and car- ried twenty-two columns of advertis- ing. In the spring of 1880 Mr. Floody •disposed of the paper to Messrs. Blackely and Havill of Galt, Mr. FIavill coming from the Galt Report- er, and in November of the same year the paper again changed hands, Messrs. Blackely and Havill dispos- ing of their interest to Mr. N. H. Buchner of the Hamilton Times, Mr. Buchner soon became discouraged with the strong opposition it had to meet and a mortgage on his hands arid the business again came into the possession of Mr. Floody, who resold it to Messrs. Whitely and Todd of the Goderich News. The News was then merged in Tho Record and it became The Clinton News -Record. It was so coatioued for a number of years, until 1888 when it was pur- chased by Mr. W. J. 14Iitetiell., who had previously published The Durham Chronicle, and he continued its pub- lication until his untimely death in Aug, of 1916. In October of the same year Mr`, G. E. Hall, who was then foreman in The New Era office, ,purchased the business from the Mit- chell estate and still continues it, The. News -Record has had a some- what varied experience but its grow- th has been steady and now, at the age of forty, it -may be said to be in the prime of its strength. W. Jackson, hatter and furnisher, handed in the first advertisement to The Record after its establishment in Clinton in ,Ian. of 1881. Following quickly came ads from Craith, Mo- Whirter &C Co., Pay and Wiseman, Thos. Jackson, Thos. Cooper, D. Cantelon, W. H. Ransford, Searle & Dodds, Harland Bros., R. M. Raney, etc. Many of these names are famil- iar to Clinton citizens still, but some are dead and` some are gone. The late Richard Irwin was the first paid up subscriber in Clinton and three members of his family are still subscribers, A newspaper like The News -Record could not continue so long without having had some interesting and amusing experiences. A short time after the first issue of The Record a Forester's funeral was being held in Clinton. Tine late Peter Robb, well- known to many of our readers, was then Fligh Chief Ranger of Ontario and officiated as such at the funeral. A lengthy.account of the funeral had been written and the paper had gone to press before the return of the members from the cemetery. In the hurry to get the paper on the press the• proof reader had overlooked the spelling of the word "Ranger" and &Ir, Robb was referred to as "High Chief Banger." Mr. Robb soon dis- covered the error and rushed dnto the office -"with blood in his eye." The press was soon stopped, of course, and the error corrected. Some time later a farmer came in from one of. the adjacent townships" to "punch" the editor for something Which had been published, . He first encountered W. J. Coloton of the 1Vinnipeg Free Press, who was then a member of the staff. '.'Oh," said he, on hearing the complaint,, "You- 'll have to see our fighting editor about that. He's a big fellow and lie's in a bad humor this morning, I call him." But when he appeared the man with a grievance had gone. Mr. Floody is not very quarrel- some -but uarrel-some-but lie is certainly big enough and thirty -odd years ago must have looked husky enough to bo able to hold his own with anyone. The old game of "li'cking the editor" has. now gone out of fashion. There are still upon the subscrip- tion list of The News -Record many names whieh have been there since its first year of publieationcand these are being constantly glided to, Dur- ing the something over two years under its present management the paper has had many proofs of friend- ship and loyalty and as we enter up- on a new year we wish to thank all our friends for their continued pat- ronage. We have endeavored in the past and' will continue -in the future to work for the best interests of the whole town, not for any class or clique, and to print all the news of town and district which we can gather. lin short - our aimis g to pub- lish lish a paper which will be Worthy of the central town of one of the best counties in Ontario. We thank all those who have assisted us in the, past and we respectfully solicit a continuance of support and patron - ages, SI -IE THANKS YOU, Mrs. B. Furniss wishes to thank her many frionds for their .kladness to her during her sickness' in the hospital, THE LOCAL MARKET, ' Wheat, spring, $2,09. Buckwheat 80c, Barley 90e. Oats 05c, Butter 45c. Eggs 40e to 41c. .Live Hogs $19,50. NOT TODAY. On account of the Agricultural ban- quet to be served in the Agricultural offices: •this evening the Girls' Aux- iliary are not serving tea' there this afternoon. They intend,. however, do-. ing so on Saturday afternoon of next week, which ;will be "Horticultural Day" and a general canvas of the town will be made for members for the Society. • 'TIS FOR THE SOLDIERS. The War Veterans are having a tag day today, the purpose being to -raise funds for the purchase of a billiard table for their club rooms. During the last few years the people have been appealed to in aid of the sol- diers many a time, and never in vain. This is the first time the sol- diers have made a personal appeal, let the response be generous. LITTLE LOCALS. Good Morning, Everybody ! Isn't this a fine day for the Fair 7 Hugh Maguire has taken a position in Bartlili'si bakery, The Seaforth people are planning to have a memorial hospital. The reduction in Hydro rates cov- ers a wide field but seems to quitte overlook Clinton. Mr. and Mrs.- R. itIennell have re- moved from Huron street to Mr. Wm. Proctor's house on Orange street. Mrs. Edith Bali has rented her house on Mary street to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Shanahan of Iiullett, who take possession in a week or so. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Fremlin have taken up their abode in the. house on Huron street just vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Mennell, which they re- cently purchased. The Girls' Auxiliary is selling homemade candy today in aid of the Clinton General Hospital. AMONG THE CHURCHES. Wesley Church It is expected the pastor will oc- cupy his own pulpit on Sunday next, Ont. St. Church Rev, Robt. C. Copeland of Luck - now, Ashfield circuit, will preach at both services on Sunday. Rev. Mr. Agnew preaches in Ashfield. Baptist Church Next Sunday will be special Home Missionary Day when Rev. J. E. Mc- Cauley of the Goderich Baptist church will be the preacher at both morning and evening service. An in- vitation is extended to all who wish to attend. St. Paul's Church Rev. Canon Hill will conduct ser- vices on Sunday next and Wednesday evening at half past seven, On Easter Sunday it is expected that the new rector, Rev. S. E. Mc- Kegney, who returned recently from overseas, will be present. Rev. Can- on dill will also be present and will assist the new rector in. the Easter services. Willis Church The young people of Willis church entertained the returned.soldiers` of town and their Moeda.' 'en Monday" evening, a very pleasant time being spent. The pastor, Rev. J. E. Hogg, occupied the chair and delivered a very pleasing address of welcome and a very nice program was presented. We were honored by the presence of the Colonel of ilio 161st Battalion and Major Shaw, Major Shaw, on behalf of the boys, expressed appre- ciation of such gatherings. He said that just as the social life behind the lines in France kept up a fine spirit of cheerfulness, that helped very materially to win the war, so such socials here helped the boys to for- get the horrors of war, . Colonel Combe was both interest- ing and' instructive in a brief history of the 161st Battalion. As lie spoke of their standard of efficiency, wheth- er on parade or in action, we were all made to feel -justly proud of Huron soldier boys. A few of the good patriotic chor- uses were sung by the whole com- pany, the boys singing with a heartiness 'and cheer with which only soldiers can sing. The refreshments served by th4 young ladies were quite up to Willia church standard as to quality and quantity. Next Sunday the pastor's subjects will ' be : - Morning—"The , Finished Work of Christ." Evening—"Fellow- ship in Suffering," being the second in the series, ''Phe Soul's Pursuit," The Girls' Club intend holding a sale of home cooking and rummage sale an April 26th in Hod bus' ' store . p g i • The Seaforth Methodist church hold very sueeessftfl anniversary services on Sunday. The trustees Isad asked ter an offering of $1500 to wipe off the mortgage and $1700 Wail placed upon the plates-, EXPRESSMEN ON STRIKE•. The local agent of the Canadian Express Company received official word yesterday that all express mes- sengers go on strike at six o'clock this evening, This means that all express will be held up for the time- being. CHANGINICG RESIDENCES. Mr. H. R, Sharp, Who has been oc- cupying Mr. J. Walkinshaw's house on Maple street, has taken the Mc- Kenzie o-Kenzie rotidenco on King street, that 'just vacated by Mr, H. P. Madden, and will shortly take up his abode therein. BOWLING. The annual meeting of the Lawn Bowling Club will take place in the council chamber on Monday evening next at half past seven, for the pur- pose of electing officers and preparing for the coming season's business. A large number of new members are talking of taking up this ,popular sport, HAS BOUGHT HOUSE. Mr. 7', W. McCartney, who recent- ly sold his farm in Goderich town- ship, has purchased the residence and double lot at the west end of Huron street from Mr. (1 E. Jervis. The property is a desirable one, having a good garden, and will make Mr. McCartney a pleasant home. IIe will take possession about middle of May. LIQUID ASHPHALT TFIIS YEAR. After the meeting of the council on Monday evening the members met in committee with a representative of the Barrett Co,, Toronto, and a car of Imperial Liquid Ashphalt was ordered for use on the streets this season. This preparation is said to be a good road builder and also a good dust layer, which is just what Clinton needs. THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING. On Monday Mr. and Mrs, William Cantelon celebrated the fiftieth an- niversary of their marriage. Owing to the fact that Mr. Cen- telon is only recovering from an in- jury, the result of a fall, the oc- casion was very ' quietly celebrated by the entertainment of - a few friends to tea. Mr. and Mrs. Cantelon were the re- cipients of many messages of con- gratulation and good wishes. GET IT DOWN. ,., One motion put through by the town council on Monday night will meet with the approval of most cit- izens. That was the one providing for the laying of a concrete driveway, with neat curb at each side, from the corner of the town hall to the corn- er of the Public Library. The neat- ness and beauty of the park could not but be marred by the rough driveway which has always been an eyesore to those interested in civic improvement. This , concrete job can- not be begun too soon. DONATIONS TO HOSPITAL. The Young Ladies' Bible Class of Brucefield contributed a miscellaneous shower to the Hospital which is gratefully acknowledged. The. Summerhill ladies brought in a shower of eggs. These were thank- fully received. Tho Suntnterhill lad- ies donated also a comforter, a doz- en towels and two pillow cases to the good cause, Unity Club also provided a com- forter. The Board is grateful indeed for the donations which still keep con- ing in.' ' The ladies who so' kindly donated canned fruit to the Hospital in Feb- ruary tnay now obtain thele jars by calling for them. The Hospital Board appreciate very much this liberal donation from the Women's Institute and other friends. DEATH OF W. J. IIIGGINS. Word reached town last week of the death, which took place on April 2nd, of William J. Higgins, a form- er resident of Stanley township, •in his sixty-eighth year. The deceased was born on,the FIig- gins homestead, one mile west of Brucelield, but he went west ' about (thirty -Ove years ago. At that time there were but few settlers, Hartney had not been thought of and the city of ,Brandon was made up of but a few shacks: The country developed rap- idly, however, and Mr. Higgins had a very comfortable and, valuable farm property, The .late Mr. Fliggins was a Pres- byterian in religion and was For many years an eider and superintendent of the Sunday school in the Hartney church, Ile had not been in good health for a couple of years. I'Iis wife, who was formerly Miss Callen- der of Stanley, and a family of three sons and a daughter survive. One son, J. R., practices law in Winni- peg, J. W, is head of the British and Foreign Bible Society, Winnipeg ; Thomas is at ]tome' and the daugh- ter, Mrs. Graham, resides at York ton Seek. The deceased was the eldest of a faintly of eight, of Whom one broth- er, a. R, Higgins of town, and two sisters, Mrs, Wm. Graham of Clin- ton, and fibs, Davis of Hensel, also aurviVd. The funeral. took place at Hartney, Substantial Reduction in Clinton's Tax. Rate ---29.:2 Mills for 1919 The Gomel met on Monday even- ing, all members present and the mayor in the chair, Minutes of last regular and special meetings read anA confirmed, A communication was read from the hand asking that the rent paid for the hall for the holding of a concert on Friday night be refunded. This was handed over to the Iinanco committee for consideration,, A circular was read from the God- erich Board. of 'Trade asking the council to interest itself .and other local organizations regarding a un- iform rate for power developed at' Niagara and delivered to various municipalities in Ontario. The letter declared that some encouragenient had been given that this would be done and urged upon the different municipalities td take up the lyuestion and .arrange for a convention • to be held and the matter pressed. The matter was passed over to the Pub- lic Utilities Commission for consid- eration. ' A communication from the 'Provin- cial Government regarding the sup- plying of the town with fish was considered. The council was asked to name a local dealer wlio, would undertake to handle these fish. Coun- cillor Paisley thought it would be creating a monoply but Mayor Coop- er said he thought the idea was to supply all dealers with fish, the Gov- ernment only wishing to have some one who would take the responsibil- lty of handling them, Mr, O'Neil had been spoken to: regarding the subject but he said that fresher fish could be obtained from the lishermea of Bayfield and he thought tlie" people Would prefer the fresher ones, even though they were somewhat dearer, On motion of Councillors Paisley and Langford no action was taken. The fuel committee reported one hundred and five, cords of. wood ob- tained, the sum of $815.50 being paid .for same. Bylaw No. 5, providing for tie raising of the sum of $28786,96 for thea payment of the county, school and debenture rate, was read three times and passed. Mayor Cooper spoke of the good financial standing of the town and of the decrease in the tax rate which he thought ought to be 29 mills.' He thought the ,rate should be kept down as much as possible. Councillor Johnson thought that/ now when the tax rate was being re- duced was a good time to make some, improvements which were necessary: He said the margin left for inciden- tals after the estimates were paid, some of which were too low, was not sufficient. That the fire depart- ment was handicapped by lack of equipment, which was not in keeping (Continued on page 5) PROF. ROBERT LAW Dl7AD, Rev. Dr. Law of Knox College, Toronto, died on Monday of heart trouble. He was suddenly stricken while preparing to take a preaching service in Old St. Andrew's church on Mar. 80th and though he rallied afterwards never recovered. Dr. Law had preached in Willis church, Clin- ton, and will be remembered by many here. FOSTER-BROTIIE1' DEAD. Mrs. Steppe of Mary street re- ceived word on Friday of the death of her foster -brother, Mr. Benjamin Grennan of Woodville. The late Mr. Grennan was a grocery merchant at Woodbllle and dropped dead in his store. Before going into business for himself Mr. Grennan was a traveller and often called on Clinton grocers, some of whom will no doubt remem- ber him, TOMORROW IT'S ST, ANDREW'S. The ratepayers of St. Andrew's ward are invited to a meeting in the council chamber at eight o'clock to- morrow evening to discuss matters pertaining to the welfare of that ward. It is hoped there will be a good turnout and that ratepayers will come out with some suggestions as to civic improvement. It is the intention to have all the wards thus brought together and a community interest created, FRIDAY'S CONCERT, The concert put on by the Kittle Band on Friday evening proved to be quite a pleasing entertainment, -.The performers were masters of their art and the concert was much enjoyed by the good attendance pres- ent. The band had a nice little sum after expenses were paid but as it was an expensive company their prof - fits were not large. The council re- funded half of the hall rent in order to help out their funds. SOLDIERS HOME. On Monday eygping last Kennethi McConnell, son of Mr, and Mrs, ,I. McConnell, sine of Clinton's soldier boys, slipped in quite unawares, his, own people not even knowing' that he was coning. On Tuesday T. Herman, son of Mrs. E. Herman, arrived home and was met by the band and citizens.. Frank Brown came on the same train. Last night John Levy, son of Mr, and Mrs, Jas. Levy, came in on the last train, U.F.O. TO CONTEST S. HURON, A meeting of the Farmers' Clubs of the north end of the riding of South 1-Iuron was held in the council cham- ber, Clinton, on Tuesday evening. There was a good representation from Walton, Seaforth and Clinton Clubs. The chair was taken by $r. W. Mc - Ewan, president of the Clinton Club and the address of the evening was given by Mr. Radcliffe of Usborne. Mr. Sanders of Exeter was to have been present but was unable to come. The object of the meeting was to discuss the advisability or' potting candidates in the field in South Huron in the coming elections and this question was really the only one considered, .Discussion was free, many taking part in it, and as a result the following resolution was passed al - Most unanimously That t weput ourselveson .e r r co d as being io favor of placing U.F,O, can- didates in the field in. South Hilton to contest the coming elections and that we appoint an executive from the north part of the, riding to meet With the,execetiwe from tate south to Bather organize for this purpose, THE W. J. DALE FARM SOLD. We understand that the farm of the late W. J. Dale of the FIuron Itoad has been sold by Mrs. Iddo Crich of Clinton and Mrs, W. G. Nott of Tuckersmith, to whom it was willed by their father, to Mr. George Aberhardt of Seaforth, the price being $7,000. This is a good farm, well improved and containing good buildings and will make .a very, desirable home, Mr. Aberhardt is UD be congratulated upon his purchase.: We understand he obtains possession in the tall, THEY APPEAL TO YOU. The W.C.T.U., which for several years has maintained a (tome in Tor- onto, known as 1Villard Hall, for young business girls, has found that the home is too small to accommo- date the many girls who wish to take advantage of it and is appealing for funds to enlarge it, The officials feel free to make such an appeal throughout the Province for the reason that the girls who derive the benefit all come from points outside the city and the local Union is now, appealing for assistance for this ob- ject. No canvas of the town will be made but anyone wishing to con- tribute will kituily hand their con- tribution to any of the local officers or leave at W. H. Flellyar's jeweler)/ before the end of next week, HAS RESIGNED. Mr. James Walkinshaw has resign- ed as caretaker of the postoffice, a position he las successfully and ac- ceptably, filled for over fourteen years, and will shortly take up his residence in his own house on Maple street. Thereis a fine garden plot in connection lath this property, which will serve to keep Mr. Walkin- shaw as busy as he needs to be from now until tate fall, and 0 he can take things easy iu the winter he, has surely earned that right' by .a', long life of industry. FIe is already; one year Mast the fourscore mark and ought to be taking things a bit easy, but Mn, Walkinshaw is not' hunt upon the take -it -easy plan. FIe will be missed around the ,postoffice and grounds,•which Ise has always kept in pettect condition. Indeed, Ma successor will have a high stan- dard of efficiency to live up to. DEATH OF MISS BARR, Early on Friday morning there passed away at her home, FIuron street, 11ls-s Amt Jane Barr, who was the' oldest child of the late Samuel and Ann Barr of the 10th con., 'Goderich township, She was! born in Bedford, Ireland, seventy- three years ago, and carne to this country when a small child and lived with her pents on Lot 19, Con. 16, Goderich township, She was a re- tiring, quiet woman, very kind and loving and loved by all who knew, her. In het short illness she was more than willing to go to the land of peace and rest, saying over and over, if it was God's will she would rather go home. She is survived by, two sisters, Mrs, David Garvie, God- erich township, and Mrs. S. S. nib - bort, Clinton, and two brothers, David Barr, Stnnmerhill, and George of Sault Ste. Marie, Mitis. The re- mains were laid in the family plot 01 Sunday afternoon, Rev, 1, P. IIogg conducting the services at house snd ggrae i e.—Com. • ltrr, and Mts. Ed. Scratch wish to express to their neighbors atnd friends their encore thanks for the kindness extended to them in their bereave= Ment in the death of Choir aunt, titd Tate fiflss. Barr.