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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1919-6-19, Page 1'h+e Minton No. 2(198.40th Year ecordr CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 19th, 1919 THE HOME PAPER ,For Town and Township news read. Te Clinton News -Record. It excels I. )uneWeddings 7 Will need Wedding Rings. You wish yours to be good, up-to-date in style, and a comfortable fit, Those we sell have all these desirable qualities, , Our stock of presents for the Tune Bride are all they could desire Silver Tea Setts, Knives, Forks, Spoons and numerous • fancy pieces, sal useful, also Out Glass, Fancy China, and Dinner Setts r W.. V. . Ye11qar ,jeweler and Optician - - - Clinton ISSUER OF MARRIAGE LICENSES. , R® al TheBanki OF CANADA. Incorporated 1809. Capital Authorized $25,000,000 -- Capital Paid-up 14,000,000 Reserve and Undivided Profits 15.000,000 Total Assets 427,000,000 Head Office, Montreal 635 Branches, With world wide connection. Interest paid on Savings Deposits. Clinton Branch - R, E. MANNING, Manager vIIMODIIIIIMM INCORPORATED 1855 ' • . (fI1 ll 4 MOLSONS BANK I Capital and Reserve $8,800,000 Over I00 Branches scattered through Canada A General Banking Busine's Transacted,. Circular Utters of Credit Bank Money Orders, Savings Bank Department. Interest allowed at highest current rate. I H. R. Sharp, Manager, Clinton Branch READY-TO-WEAR CLOTHING I 2 he Afof'1'1Sh Clothing Go. OXDERED CLOTHING ., Spring I ' , 1 .. I'1,11:)----„, , ! ' \111:; •--"i • . 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• yy t The ,f memo iA7"fi. ®o' Betutonte i` 0sea The Young []/ k:a Man's Suit . We've got .his spring suit We are certainly P ( --- - pre- t out theSwell asci too u Young Fellow has ,' X1: '' who __ reached the age when his clothes must be ,. ",:`:. -*-- /, `i JUST SO " a , New patterns in Tweedo, "Worsteds, Scotch Mixtures Etc `"'' 7b9 The cut of the coat, ( pper_ ,;. do ,rr .,. vest and trousers all show a decided change for the I „mm o e . z .".. f/ mnas. .zx ;- mxva,amr el - ,sam.-orsrs ., -, ``'' spring Beason. We invite your inspection o ,1 • ' i a RR j... CO. I, 66 if Motto : ware Uea for every l ea. b 1' WELCOME, SOLDIER 130YSI 1 Morley Counter, son of Mr, W. R, Counter, E, Groalfs, son of Mr. and Mrs, 15, Grealis and John Sturdy were among the soldier boys wel- corned home during the week, and F, Haywood arrived this morning., THE LOCAL MARKET.; Wheat, spring $2.09. Buckwheat $1,00. Oats 70e. Barley $1.10, Butter 870 to 40c, Eggs 35c to 800, Live Hogs $21,50. LOST LITTLE BABE. The following is from H a ersrhel Sask., ` paper. Clinton friends o Mrs, Whittingham will •sympathiz with 'her in the loss of her infant : "A sad event took place on May 28th at the home of Mr. and Mrs J. B. Whittingham, formerly . Miss Violet Argent of Clinton, when their little daughter, Verna, passed away, aged eleven . days, Interment was made at Spring Lake cemet- ery, Thursday, May 29th. A number ofbeautiful sraswere sprays sent and al- so a lovely cross of flowers from the Ladies' Aid," HA,B. EXCURSION. e Y The Toronto Huron Old Boys' As- sociation intend, running their annual excursion to Queenston Heights and Niagara Falls on July 9th. The boats leave Yonge street wharf at seven -thirty, nine -thirty and two• o'clock on that day and anyone wish- ing to gp to the Falls will be allow- ed stop -over privileges at Queenston Heights on the return 'journey. A programtne of games, speeches, etc., will be given during the afternoon. This excursion has been running for the past couple of years, since it has not been possible to arrange an ex- cursion to the old home county.. SUCCESSFUL TOURNAMENT. Yesterday one of the most sdceess- ful bowling tournaments ever held on the local green took place when twenty-eight rinks from outside points were present and took part in the games. The games occupied the whole day, not being over until after nine o'clock. Mr. J. E. Hovey's rink, composed of W. J. Miller, F. A. Axon, W. A. Grant and himself, carried off first prize, four handsome silver deposit tea sets and trays. The second prize went to A. E. Cash of Stratford' and third to D. C, Ross of Brussels. Second prizes' were cut glass cream and sugars and third cut glass berry howls. Owing (to the fact that we have to go to press early we are unable this week totgive the entire score, The Rowing Club rink from London met with an accident on the way up, their car turning turtle, but, happily, no one was much hurt and they came on and took part -in the tournament. It was extremely warm yesterday, making even bowling hard work, but several of the Clinton ladies, wives, of local bowlers, were at the green during the afternoon serving cooling drinks to the players. AMONG THE CHURCHES, St. Paul's Church The usual services will be held on Sunday. Rev. S. E. McKegney, rec- tor, will preach. Baptist Church Services at 11 a.m, and 7 p.m. Morning subject, "Does Christ ,need Us ?" Evening subject, "God's Keep- ing Power." The Sunday school changes to morning on Sunday, June 29th. Wesley Church A reception and baptismal service will follow the preaching of the ser- monat h the morningservice tco on Sun- day. x a t is expected that Mr. R. B. Yp Foster will sing at this service. The pastor will preach morning and even- ing. Ont. St. Church ACCIDENT AT PTANO FACTORY, I NOW IN HOSPITAL. An accident ocourred at the Piano factory on Monday, one of the leylin- dors being„ blown from the engine, and as a consequence a number of the workmen aro off. It was owing to a lucky chance that n0 one was Nur.. ed. The engine will not bo ready for use for a couple of weeks or so, NEW DOCTORS. Miss Helen Y. Bell of London, formerly a member of the 0,0.1. staff, has just successfully passed her final exaniination at' the Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons. Miss Bell has many friends in Clin- ton who will congratulate her. Huron students who were success- ful in the seine examination were : Miss Mary L. Cowan, Seaforth, and Miss 0, Irlma M. Kennedy, Wing - ham. W. I, SUMMER MEETING, The West Huron Women's Institute held its annual 'meeting in Olinton on Tuesday afternoon. The \meeting took place in the Agricultural of- fices and was very well attended 'all things considered. Mrs. ,Bluett of London was • the speaker and her address w,as much enjoyed by the ladies present, Her subject was, "Community Ideals." The local members served dainty re-, freshments after, the meeting. ENJOYABLE U.F.O. PICNIC. It is -estimated that there were between five and six hundred people at the U'.F.°. picnic In Fred 1'yn- dall's grove yesterday afternoon. The crowds came from all directions and it was a jolly, goodnatured' crowd when it got together and thoroughly enjoyed itself. A program of speeches was given, Mr. W. McEwan, president of the Clinton branch of the U.F.O. being in the chair. Messrs, . Ratcliffe of Exeter, R. McMillan of Seaforth and Kernighan of Colborne and Mrs. Brodie, ,president of the U.F.W.O.for Ontario,. each spoke. Mrs. Brodie is a very charming speaker and delight- ed her hearers. After the speeches a good program o am A of sports was g Ao vas carried out and, of course, there was an abundance of good' things to eat. Altogether it was a, most enjoyable outing. A JUNE WEDDING. On Monday in St. Path's church a marriage was solemnized between Mr. Emerson Heard, son of the late John Heard of Bayfield, and Miss Annie Hewitt of Seacombe, England. The bride wore a pretty frock of white voile with trimmings of shadow lace and satin and a white panama hat. Her bouquet was of orange blossoms and white peonies. The couple were unattended and the cere- mony was performed by the Rev, S. E. ltwlCegney.. The marriage was witnessed by the groom's brother and sister, Mr, and Mrs, J. L. Heard of, Clinton. After the ceremony the bridal party went to the home of Mrs. E. Tasker, Mary street, where the wed- ding feast was laid. Mr. and Mrs. Heard went to their ;home at Bay- field the same evening. Their friends extend hearty congratulations and good wishes for a long and happy married life. DEATH OF D. KENNEDY. After a long and painful illness Donald A. Kennedy died at his home on Huron street on Thursday even,iig. last. The late Donald Kennedy was born In Stanley, being the.tson of the late Archibald Kennedy of that township, and he had spent practically all his life in this section. ' Ile ,tad for many years carried on a butchering business in Wingham, Kincardine and Clinton. For several years past he has been' n resident a es dont of .0 Clinton., , He 'was quiet, let i if i no ens v q e citizen, ono who minded his own affairs and did not meddle with the affairs of oth- ers ; be was kindly and neighborly and he bore his last illness with great fortitude. Mr. Kennedy is survived by his wife and d a family i y of six, Mrs. A. W. Wilkinson of Winnipeg, Mrs, Edgar Armstrong of Stanley, Lily, of, the Bell Tel, staff, Cicely of Stratford Normal, Archibald of Deeroit and Lack, who has just returned 'from France and ,is at Camp Alexandria, Vergiuia, Mrs. (Dr.)' Blacken of Blyth. is the only surviving sister and Mr. L. Kennedy of Wingham the only surviving brother of deceased. The funeral, which was private, was held from the family residence on Sunday afternoon to Clinton cem- etery. The services were conducted bythe o Rev, J. E. Hogg and • gg nthe pallbearers Dr. II were Fowler, J. G. Medd, J. Smyth, R. Armstrong, Wm, Robertson and John Deity, • Amongst the relatives and friends who came from a distance to attend the funeral were : Archibald Ken- nedy and Mrs. L. Kennedy of De- troit, Mrs. A. 75. Robertson Of Buf- talo, Mr. and Mrs. P. Mahoney and daughter, Mildmay ; Mr. and Mrs, L. Kennedy, Wingham, and Mr, and Alrs.T31 k a¢ all and Mise Kathleen n rrf Myth, Y b, Mrs. 'Kennedy and family wish to envoy their sineero thanks to the Houle and neighbors, who 'dieing the longillness of their loved one were unfailing in their kindness and , 1 lois to those Who sent dowers, a The pastor preached at both ser- vices an Sunday. At the evening service I . erncellr.R 13.Foster of Toronto sang a couple of solos which were touch enjoyed. Tho League meeting was in charge of the social and literary committee, Misses E. Wiltse and E, Levis play- ed an instrumental duet, Miss Stev- ens gave the . topic on Paul's life, Vesta Snyder played a piano solo, and Miss Mary Tyndall sang a pleas- ing solo. A reception service was hold by which ten new members were added to the roll.' - Willis Church The Girls' Club will hold their L'C 111 r monthlyr a 1ne.01 gto on 6 Mon- day evening next at '8 o'clock. Miss Isabel Gunn will give a talk on ]Ler work overseas and there will be a short tnusicai program. All mem- bers and friends of the Club are in- ited, The pastor's subject next Sunday morning will be, "Loyalty." To this E all young church members aro particularly f,tvited, Last Sunday evening the cougrega, tion enjoyed a very acceptable in no- vtd n a o when the service was held on he' lawn. It was delightfully cool and pleasant and all enjoyed the e eauty of nature as well as the ser- f Ices, If warn weather continues he evening service will be held on he lawn heat Sunday also, a Mr. W. LO O'Neil, h has w o only been home 'for a couple of weeks, had to undergo an operation for appen- (iieitis on Monday afternoon and is , now a patient in the _ hospital, He 'is' doing well, however, and it is hoped this recovery will be rapid and complete, lie had had an attack while in France and when a second" one came on it ;was considerred the whitest plan to submit to an opera- tion without delay, A GOOD PROGRAM. An entertainment wasgiven in Ow- en Memorial Hall on Friday evening last under the auspices of St, Paul's Sunday school, The feature of the program was an -address by the Rev. S. 'E. McKegney, giving some of his experiences with the C.E.F. in France and which proved very interesting, Indeed, so interesting was it that one who was there was heard to say : "I think that address should be published in full." Unforctunately, however, Mr. McKegney gave his address in narrative form and al- most entirely without notes. The musical part of the program was also very' much enjoyed. Mr. R. B. Foster' of Toronto and Mr. I•Iarold Holmes contributed • so,os. Lt. -Col. H. B. Combe occupied the chair. WILLIAM BULLEN PASSIIS,, William Bullen, for many years a resident of this section, passed away early Tuesday morning after about a week's illness. The deceased was born in Corn- wall, England, but came to this country when a young. man. He first settled at Oshawa, where ho remain- ed for about ten years, but for the past forty years lie has lived in the vicinity of Clinton, FIe had acom- fortable little home on the Base Line where he bas been residing hap- pily with his daughters for several years. IIe is survived by, two daugh- ters, Martha and Hattie. Mrs. Bull - en died about seventeen years ago. Mr. I3ullen,was a member of Wes- ley church and as long as he was able to do so was a regular . atten- dant at its services. He was hon- est and industrious„ a man who en- deavored to do his duty .as he saw it and give offence to none. The funeral will take place this afternoon from his 'late residence, the service commencing at two o'clock. Interment will be made in Clinton cemetery, MARRIED TWENTY YEARS. We clip the following news item, which tells of The News -Record pro- prietor's splicing, from The Simcoe Reformer of June 15th,. 1899 : "The Langton Baptist church was the scene of a quiet wedding on Wednesday, June 14tH, 1899, . when Miss Marion E. Hutchings of Lang- ton was united In marriage to Mr. Geo. Edward Hall of Simms by the Rev. Mr. Treadwell. The bride wore a gown of white organdie and carried a shower bouquet of bridal roses and carnations. Miss Georgie Hall, sis- ter of the groom, was bridesmaid and dressed in white and carried a bouquet of pink and white roses. The groom was supported by Mr. Percival Hutchings, brother of the bride. After the ceremony the party returned to the residence of the bride's father, Mr. I. Hutchings', where a sumptuous repast was par- taken of. The happy couple left on the evening train for points west. presents from many y valuable friends showed the high esteem in which the bride was held. Mr. Hall is a member of The Re- former staff -and it wishes -for him and Els bride all the happiness they can desire." LITTLE LOCALS, The Clintontakes Kittle Band part in the celebration at Wingham on Dominion Day. Mr, Jas. Crich has taken a posi- tion with W, .1'. O'Neil. The Women's Institute will meet next Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. W. 1-Iamblyn. Mrs. Kearns will give a paper an, "Can- ada and Her Resources." Owing to the heat the Model school is running on Daylight Saving time. 11fr. Fred Thompson is at his old jot in Morrish As'1Cos and says it beats soldiering. A number of Clinton Orangemen went to Winthrop one evening last week to attend the unveiling of a monument to fallen heroes. The Clinton Kittle• and Silver Band has- almost every available date book- ed from now until the 120 of July, Some band, this here little old Clin- ton band, all right. The \V, U will •till mmeetin the C. lecture remit of Wesley church on Friday evening, Clinton is to have greatly improv- ed street lighting, so wo understand. The street committee is contem- plating putting in an extra row of lights 510115 main street and a Pitney cluster at the posto0'ico pointe The Clinton rink of bowlers 51110'12 do a thing at tine Aylmer tourna- ment last Thursday, Y Mr, A 0. Hunt of the Molsons Bank has been transferred to Toron- to and Miss Robertson is back in the teller's rage, Mr, L. Greig, late- ly returned front f•'raanco, who began OS baulking experience here, is now member of the staff. Temperance Workers Meet The Huron County Temperance As- sociation hold its annual conven • tion in Willis church Clinton,—on- Tuesday afternoon, when some two hundred delegates were present from different parts of the township. . The president, Dr. J, A, Irwin of GRANT FOR HOSPITAL: On the motion of Reeve Ford of Clinton and Reeve Trewartlia of Goderich township the Huron Coun- ty Council at its last meeting grant- ed to Clinton hospital the sum of $500, the sante grant that was vot- edto Go ort d is hW Wingham in a am hos- pitals/ at the January meeting. Some members of the council were curious as to the management of the Clinton hospital, its equipment, etc. "But when I explained," said Reeve Ford, "that it was under 'the management of the Women's Pat- riotic Society there was noticing to do but give us ,the grant because they understood it was all right." Since It was re -opened the Clin- ton hoapital has been doing excellent work and the wonder is that we managed so long without it. It richly deserved the grant, A BUSY WEEK. This has been a busy week in Clin- ton. Many citizens, took in the moonlight from Goderich Monday ev- ening ; a number went oyer to De- troit ou the excursion Tuesday morn. ing ; sonte of those who stayed at home entertained their friends who carte over from Detroit ; the West Huron Women's Institute held a special summer meeting in the Ag- ricultural offices on Tuesday after- noon, addressed by Mrs. Bluett ; an exciting baseball match was played off in the' park at 6.30 ; the Fluron County Temperance Associa- tion held their annual convention the same day, with afternoon and even- • ing sessions ; yesterday the Clinton Lawn Bowling Club held a tourna- ment on the local green, which at- tracted a large number of bowlers from u ' 0 o tstdeits. Tonight ', n g p n i ht the weekly open air band concert will serve to ' steady and soothe the nerves atter unwonted ex- citement in the trying heat, Do not fail to hear It, PAID THE EXTREME PENALTY. Frank McCullough, who shot and killed Acting -Detective Frank Wil- liams, son of Mr. Chas. Williams of Goderich township, while re- sisting arrest for theft last winter, was executed at the Toronto jail on Friday morning' last., The case of McCullough aroused much- interest on account of the sensational escape made from the jail in April and his recapture and ,also on account of the devotion of his sweetheart, Vera de Lavelle, who was ,supposed to bavo had a good deal to do , with ]Lis es- cape. Largely on -account of these human .interests public sympathy was aroused for the condemned man and a numerously signed petition was sent to the Minister of Justice ask- ing for a commutation of sentence but no action was taken and the law was allowed to take its course. The night before the execution a large crowd gathered in front of the jail and held a demonstration of sym- pathy with the prisoner. The auth- orities feared that an attempt might be made to liberate the ,condemned man but nothing of the kind• occurr- ed, and the' crowd quietly dispersed as the time ne of tits execution drew near, though a fete arrests were made. More than ordinary interest has bean felt in. this case in this vicinity because of the fact that McCullough's victim was well-known here and be- cause, of the keen sympathy felt tor Mr, and Mrs. Williams tui and family. . - Y DOHERTYS WIN BY DEFAULT. On %Tuesday evening the "Olde Tim- ers" tine boys who put Clinton on the baseball map, as it , were, met the Doherty team, which has won every game played thus far this season, fora match. h. At the endf 0 the seventh inning, with the score 12-10 in their favor, the Olde Tim- er c Tim- ers became dissatisfied with some of the, decisions made by the umpire and left the field. The game was thus - ' e gtv n to the Dohertys by de- fault. The game had some tine features; amongst which was • a very neat catch by Macdonald, who 'made a flying leap into the air after the hall, and a .fine, home , run by L. Greig, The Olde Timers had a couple of returned soldiers on their team to make up a nine. The Doh- ertys are still the champions, though It is hard to say linty the gains Would have gond had it been played out,, Wouldn't it he a good filen to form a town league and arrange a regular series of matches ? Clinton has the material to make up half 'a dozen good baseball teams. Folloty- lug is the • line-up of Tuesday's teams: Dohcrtya—C. Draper s.s,, W. Welsh 3b., J. A. Carter .ib., 10, Cooper p,, 11. Shrcnk c,, 10 hall 'c.f., W. F ul - fGrd2li., rnrewanl.f. V. Pinning (lido Timers—L, Greig 8,s., ,J. G. Johnson lb,, '1', Hawkins 211., W. Macdonald 8b., b..Rumball c., F. McCaughey p., L.tainiing 1.F.., J. P9, 'Cools r,f,, W. Ix, Johnson c.f., J. L. Kerr, umpire, 'Wingham, presided and the afternoon session was pretty much taken up with foutine business, hearing re- ports from the different elliciais, an - pointing of committees, discussion of reports, etc, Dee. A. S. Grant of Toronto wh 0 has been appointed head of the gen- eral committee, representing all the temperance organizations of •Ontario in the •present referendum campaign, was present and led a conference on organization. Owing to the feet that Huron is so well organized' it was not thought necessary to form another organization to promote the passing of the coining referen- dum but several details had to be adjusted. At six o'clock the Girls' Club of Willis church served supper to about one hundred and fifty delegates in the lecture room down stairs This was followed by several impromptu speeches, Dr. Grant and Messrs. W. H. Kerr, J. A. Irwin, Cutt, Rev. W. B. Moulton and Mrs. Beavers be- ing o-ing among the speakers. Mr. Willfis of Wingham, who kihdly acted as organist and leader of song during the day, also added much to the pleasure of this occasion by the contribution of a song. Rev. Dr, Rutledge of Goderich acted as chair- man at the banquet. The evening session was also pre- sided over by the president. The following list of officers were recommended by the nominatibn com- mittee, with_the exception that the last two representatives were added in an amendment, Hon. -President, E. E. Huston, Ex- eter. President, Dr. J, A. Irwin, Wing- ham. ingham. • 1st Vice, R. J. I12egaw, Goderich. Vice, ce i J. T. Woods, Brussels. 3rd Vice, J. A. Irwin, Clinton. 4th Vice, Mrs. B, W. F. Beavers, Exeter. Secretary, Rev. A. M. Boyle, Bel - grave. Treasurer, A. M. Robertson, God- erich. Representatives, S. Bennett, Wing - ham ; J. Cowan, t Seaforth ; C. Harvey, Exeter ; Mrs, Maguire, , Brussels ; Mrs. A, T. Cooper, Clinton. Field Secretary, A. T. Cooper, Clinton. - Resolutions were passed recom- mending the work of the convention to the hearty sympathy and financial support of every church, churehmem- ber and citizen of Huron county. Pledging hearty cooperation with Dr. Grant and his associates in the present referendum campaign,- and reaffirming the purpose to work for a Dominion -wide prohibitory law. Commending the work of the field - secretary and county officers in the performance of their duties and ex- pressing xpressing thanks to the officials of Willis church and members of the Girls' Club for the entertainment ac- corded the delegates. Dr. Grant, who spent many years as a medical missionary of the Pres- byterian Church in the Yukon, spoke again in the evening. He said on rising that he was highly pleased with the high plane on ,which all the business of the convention had been carried on. "I am sure," said he, "that I,have received much snore• from this convention than I . have been able to contribute Speaking of the coming referenduna vote he said "We are out in the current and we must row or go down." He told of experiences in the Yukon, where his work was "fighting the saloon and dance hall or in the hospitals trying to redeem the wrecks of both. And of- ten as I worked :among those wrecks I asked myself : 'How can I do any constructive work for God when all the time Ia t u on •the defensive v ensi ?„> The speaker urged upon the worir- ers the necessity of friendliness. "Since coming back here,” he said, " I find myself going across cities to meet men who had fought me hard away there on the frontier anile r lint d fought g o ht fair and had no enmity towards the men, only the system," "If you're right, go ahead,, and don't be afraid of the outcome. But," he quoted, "'let not him that bucicleth on the armour boast himself as he that mitten it all."' Mr. J. J. Sinclair of Toronto, one of the twenty organizers of the Province, who is organizer for the counties of Perth, Iluron and truce, was present and made a plea for support in the campaign. Rev. IT, D. Moyer of, Seaforth al- so Spoke. He said on rising that he was honored in being associated up- on the platform with Dr. Grant, who was so well known on account of his pioneer work 10 eomiection with the missionary efTOrts of the Presbyterian Church in the Yukon. Ile also congratulated the. County Of Huron on its fine temperance or- ganization, saying that it was st. pioneer amongst catlntics in this regard, "fin the days of licensc,'i said -Mr. Moyer, "the voting Chris- tian Church strongest ll h .t,ln I strop c t b 1. was the g weak the liquor traffic had. Every voting church member 1008 a partner in 'the business, but the status of the traffic has changed. Tt is now an outlaw and WO must not let, up tmttl it is banished. from the land." (continued en page 5)