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CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 10th, 1919
THE HOME PAPER
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jeweler and Optician - - -
ISSUER OF MARRIAGE LICENSES.,
Clinton
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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
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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
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ORDERED
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The Young
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Sprin fiats
It's time to consign your old
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something modern and spring-
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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.
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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 .
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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
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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.