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The Clinton News Record, 1919-7-17, Page 2Tie li�ton mews-Y�ecorc�.. No. 7102 -•40th Year CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY 17th, 1919 you NOTICED How full of Town, Township and County News our columns are from week to week ? Clearly, anyonewishing the local mews must read THE HOME PAPER i 1 MEETS NEX'r WidLK, The Clinton branch of the United Farmers' Association will meet in WatchZ,ur9�cket the Agricultural office, Clinton; on x Thursdayevening next, 6 We have a watch for every pocket, watches you can depend on to give you the time fitted in Sod, field lied, Jilver and 'fickle 4da4e0 We have the new tip-to•date goods suitable for all Alarge stock to select from. W. X. Ie11qar jeweler and Optician - - - Clinton ISSUER OF MARRIAGE LICENSES. The Royal Bank of Canada HEAD OFFICE, MONTREAL Collections made. Drafts sold. 490 branches throughout Canada and Newfoundland FOREIGN BRANCHES CUBA—Havana (5 Branches) Antilla, Banes, Bayamo, Onibarlen, Camaguey`Cardenas (liege de Avila, Ceinfuegos, Florida, Guantanamo, Jatibonica, Manzanillo, Matanzas' Moron, Nuevitas, Palma Soriano, Pinar del Rio, Puerto Padre, Segue. la Grande, Sana,ti Spiritus, Santa Clara and Santiago do Cuba PORTO RICO -San Juan.' Mayaguez and Ponce COSTA RICA—San Tose DOMINICAN REPUBLIC—S. Domingo, Puerto Plata, Sanchez, S. Pedro do Macoris and Santiago do los Caballeros MARTINIQUE—Fort do France GUADELOUP$—Pointe•a•Pitre ant Basso Torre VENEZUELA --Caracas, Ciudad Bolivar, Maracaibo and Puorto Cabello BRITISH WEST INDIES Antigua—St.John's Bahamas—Nassau Barbados—Bridgetown and Speightatown Dominioa—Roseau Grenada—St, George's Jamaica—Kingston Montaorrat--Plymouth Nevis—Charlestown St Kitts—Basseterre Tobaeo—Scarborough Trinidad—Port of Spain and San Fernando British Guiana—Qeorgotown, Now Amsterdam and Roso Hall (Corent'ne) British Honduras—Bolizo ' READY-TO-WEAR CLOTHING Ij 2 he gionish Clothing Co. ORDERED CLOTHING New Hats 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 The Young Man's Suit 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 out of the coat, vest and trousers all show a decided change for the spring season. We invite your inspection THE CLOTHINGMORflIH CO, Otto A Square Deal for Every Man THE LOCAL MARKET. Wheat, spring $2,00. Buckwheat $1,00. Oats 75c. Barley $1.10. Butter 40e. Eggs ,42o to 43c. Live Hogs $23.00. AN UNFORTUNATE ACCIDENT, Mrs. H. Murphy of Goderich town- ship, mother of Mr. T. T. Murphy of town, tripped on a piece of wire when going out to the barn pne day last week and in falling fractured her left arm. It was au unfortunate ace cident and Mrs. Murphy has the sym- pathy of her many friends. LITTLE LOCALS. The band stand hasbeen much im- proved by a coat pf paint. Goderich is holding a big celebra- tion on Saturday, "Peace Day." When is the cement driveway to be put down beside the town hall 7 In the supplementary estimates tabled at Ottawa last week was one for $12,000 for en addition to the Clinton postoilice. Saturday will be observed as a holiday in Clinton and all business places will be closed. Miss Emma Levis is taking the ,or- gan in Willis church during the ab- sence of Miss Torrance for the next few weeks. ALL ARE NOW HOME. Nursing -Sister Kate Scott, daugh- ter of Postmaster Scott of Clinton, arrived home last week after spend- ing two or three years nursing in the military hospitals in England and France. Miss Scott looks well after her experiences. She is at present with her parents at their summer cottage at Bayfield. Nursing -Sister Clara Ferguson ar- rived home yesterday evening. Miss Ferguson has been with the Imperial army and hashad thrilling, exper- iences. er- iences. She will spend a while with her sisters, Mrs. W. Carter and Mrs. Cardwell, o wn f to The Tour nurses who wont from Clinton are now home. • Miss Gunn and Miss Sewell having returned some time ago. AMONG THE. CHURCHES. On Wednesday afternoon the min- isters of the various churches of, the town gathered in Owen Memorial Hall when the Ministerial Associa- tion was reorganized with Rev. J. E. Hogg as chairman and Rev. E. 0. Forde as secretary. 'Phe first reg- ular meeting, will be held on Monday, Sept. 2nd, and on tine second Mion- day of each month thereafter. St. Paul's Church Holy communion 8.80 ; morning, prayer 11.00 ; Evensong 7.00. Preach- er at all services the rector. Baptist Church Services at 11 and 7 p.m. The The pastor will preach in the morn- ing. Mr. C, C. Crowstou of Porte land, Orgeon, n ill speak in the even- ing. His subject will be "The Second Coming of Christ." Ont. St. Church The League meeting on Monday ev- ening was in charge of the mission- ary committee, Misses Beryl Salter and Carrot Evans played instrumen- tals ; Miss M. Wiltse gave an inter- esting reading and the topic, "Stew- ardship : Time, Talents and Resour- ces," was taken up by bliss Is. Plum - steel. Willis Church A number of the young people of the congregation went up to . Goder- ich on Thursday evening to attend the Summer School. Tho annual Sunday school picnic will be held at Bayfield en Wednes- day of next week. Rev. Dr. Macdonald, a returned missionary from Korea, gave an .11- Iustrated address under the auspices of the W.M.S. and Girls' Club on Monday evening. Dr. Macdonald Itad many views of life amongst the nat- ives which, along with his vivid des- cripti0ns, gave his hearers quite an idea of life in that land. The minister's subjects next Sun- day will be as follows : Morning—i "The Pathos of God's Love." Even- ing—"Some of God's Revelations." Wesley Church On Monday_ evening Miss Margaret Davies, who has been engaged in deaconness work at Portland, Ore- gon, for some time past, addressed the League, telling something of her work. Her address was much enjoy- ed, many of her old fellow -workers being present to heat her. Miss Greene sang a solo during the even- ing. It was decided to close the Lattgae until the second Monday in September, This evening a congregational sea» Ertl will be held on the lawn of Mr. R. 10. Manning, the object being to have the not! td a ticu meet and 'be- come come acquainted with the new pas- for and his family. It is hoped the congregation will attend in large numbetg, Should the Weather !mote nelavorable tine •tattering • will bo held at the charch, , , , ,x .,, PASSEL) PROBATION, Miss Clete Dunford, who has Yin- •s ed bet Probationary ti 1 oc a o r b na 1 q y.course ate FIttr- per's Ilospital, Detroit, passed her examinations with bottoms .and has now entered upon her courso as a nurse -in -training. EARLY TOMATOES, Mr. Ed. Munroe, who always Prides himself on bis gardening, success, picked two ripe tomatoes on Sunday last and has had thein conning along ever, sieve. This is pretty early for home-grown tomatoes. 11 anybody can beat the record let him speak up, if we had had an opportunity of sampling these tomatoes we might have had more to say about, theft' quality but we take Mr, Munroe's word for it that they were of prime flavor. A SECOND BEREAVEMENT. On, Friday last Albert .Arthur, son of Mr. and Mrs. leobt: Carrick, died after some months of illness. The lad had had influenza in October last when the' epidemic, was raging and he seemed never to regain his strength. He was in his fifteenth year and his early passing is keenly felt by his parents, more especially as a daugh- ter was also a victim of the disease last autumn. They have the sincere sympathy of their friends in their bereavement, TAKING ANOTHER COURSE. Miss Mildred Cook of Toronto, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Cook, formerly of Clinton, was amongst the successful candidates at the Toronto Normal -school in the recent examinations, Miss Cook is now taking the Kindergarten Prim- ary course in order to secure her Primary Kindergarten certificate and, as she is a bright and diligent stu- dent, we predict for her success in this also. ller many Clinton friends will congratulate her upon her suc- cess. WINS SIGNAL HONOUR, Master Edwin MacKenzie, son of Mr, and Mrs, T, E. MacKenzie form- erly of Clinton, was awarded a di- ploma by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian church for having recited the entire Shorter Catechism to his tl l ziz ister, the Rev. Geo. Tel- ford, Blyth, where the family has been residing for the past few months. Edwin is a bright little chap of eleven and has proved that he has a good memory. I•ie was the winner of a couple of prizes while a member of Clinton Presbyterian S. S. and just recently passed with high marks into the entrance class of the Public school. The family ex- pects to join Mr. MacKenzie in Tor- onto oLonto before school opens in Septem- ber. HONORED BY FORMER CHARGE. The following item appeared in Saturday's Free Press and will be of interest to many of our readers, es- pecially those of Wesley church con- gregation : "Blenheim, July 11—On the eve of their departure from Blenheim Methodist church the Rev. D. N. and Mrs. McCamus were entertain- ed by their congregation at a fare- well social. The Ladies' Aid and W.M.S. presented Mrs. MoCamus with a beautiful cameo brooch, ac- companied by a very kindly 'worded address. The Men's Brotherhood, presented Mr, McCanns with an address and a substantial purse of money. Mr. and Mrs. McCamus have removed to Wesley church, Clinton, after a four -years' pastor- ate in Blenheim," DEATH OF-STEWART JACKSON. Stewart Jackson, eldest son of the late Thomas Jackson and grandson of Mrs. L. Greig, died at MacLeod, Alberta, on Sunday, after a short illness, The deceased young Man was born and• reared in Clinton and resided here until about ten years ago. He was connected with the Moisons( Bank, starting as junior in the local branch, and also served the Bank in Toronto, later resigning togo into theatrical work In New York City, He had been most successful in this and had performed in the • principal cities of the United States and Can- ada. He had much talent as a sing- er and was, a very popular entertain- er. His musical talent was • well- known in Clinton, where he had tak- en part in public and church enter- tainments from early boyhood. He was also possessed of most lovable qualities and his early, passing is deeply regretted by a wide circle of friends. Some months ago hiss health began to fail and early le May he went to Alberta in the hope that the change of climate wotdd be beneficial, Lit- tle benefit resulted, however,, and the end came Sunday, Ile is survived by itis wife and an IMAM son, ills stepmother, two halt brothers and a halt -;sister and his grandmother.. The remains are being brought r home. for in terinent and ere ex pected vin Friday evening. The ftusotal will Wee place item the family, reddened, Itiglt street, at; ton o'elock an :Satur- day forenoon, Sincere. syMpatlty is telt for the Weill it1 , tbetr sore beretii'eeneatt . . , i J.. r .. ► ..x THE NE5-RECORD LF,AGUE • GOING TO HAYFIELD. Tine Wesley ,b:pworth League intend z it 1 al tg a picnic at Bayfield on Satur- day, All Leaguers, ex -Leaguers and young, peopie of the congregation are asked to bring along a basket and join the company for the afternoon, Conveyances will leave the Church at one o'clock Saturday. ' ENUMERATORS APPOINTED, The chief enumerators for Huron county, who will have charge of the preparation of the voters' list for the coming referendum, as announced by Hon., I. 13. Lucas on Friday, are: Centre Huron—H. J. D. Cooke, God- erich ; North Huron—Dudley Holmes, Wingham ; South Huron—Henry Hor- ton, Kippen, TOO GOOD TO MISS, Do not neglect to take in the•Dom- inion Chautauqua at Goderich, whicb is being held from Friday,. July 18th to Thursday, July 24th. Five af- ternoon and six evening entertain- ments. 82.00 ,season ticket, plus war tax 200, admits you to everything. Going to thein all on single admis- sion would amount to $7.70. Send for a season's ticket and take in all the evenings if you cannot the after- noon. Children's tickets from six to fourteen years, $1,00, plus war tax 10o. Tickets for sale by Chas, C. Lee, Goderich. PASSING OF MISS J. BEACOMVI. Miss Jemima Beacom passed away on Wednesday of last week at the home of her sister, Mrs. S. Lowery of Rattenbury street. The, deceased was a former. resident of Summerhill, whore the family resided for many years. Her death was the result of a general breaking lip of the system as size was eighty-eight years of age. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Watkins and Mrs, Lowery both of Clinton, and two brothers, Chris. Beacom of Summerhill and Robert of Pickford, Mich. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon. FATALITY AT WHITECHURCH. A sad accident , occurred. near Whitechurch rcwhen h oa Monday , wh n Mr. Joseph Smeltzer was knocked down and run over while engaged in hay- ing. His legrsuf- fered was broken and e enh g1+ internal injuries from which he died ,ten hours later, Mrs. Smeltzer was formerly :Miss Maria Baker of Goderich township and was well known in this locality. They had no family. Tho funeral took place yes- terday afternoon to Wingham cern' etcry, -Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Baker, Mr. H. Baker and Mrs. Beaton of Clinton attended the funeral, AUG. 4th IN CLINTON. Clinton will keep Saturday, the loth, "Peace Day" as a holiday, in accordance with the rest of the ]`Em- pire., but will not celebrate until August 4th, when the committee in charge are preparing for a big time. There will be a monster parade, veterans, Brennen and band taking part, from the postofiice to the park, and this will he-. followed by a com- plete program of athletic sports, in- cluding tug-of-war, games, races, etc. A fire company from. Thorold will be present and give some fancy chills. It will be Clinton's big day and no pains are being spared to inake it a success in every way. CARETAKER APPOINTED, Mr. Richard Walton has ]igen ap- pointed caretaker of the, postoriice and commenced his duties Monday morning. Mr. Walton is a returned soldier, having been a sergeant cook in the officers' mess in the old 33rd, with which he went to England. On itis return to Canada he signed up with the Air Force to which he was at- tached at Toronto for some time, He had two sons in' the army, one with the Canadians, who evade the supreme sacrifice in Frantz, and 0310 with the Imperials, who returned on leave just a few weeks before the armistice was signed and did not have to go back. Mr. Walton's appointment is a papular one and we wish him every success. DOHERTYS WIN AGAIN. On; Friday, evening last the Doherty baseball team defeated a team from Goderich township by the score of 12-7, The Dobentys got an early lead, which the farmer boys could not overtake. Cooper pitelied a good game for .the music box build- ers at the start of the game but eased up a bit at the, finish. Levis for the township pitched well but had very "ragged" support. Ball had the tnisfortune to be hit three times by a pitched • ball. A large crowd was in attendance. The teams will meet again in the future, Fol- lowing is, the line-up : Doliatys—C, Draper ss., W. Pin- ning r,L, R. kicDerniott lb., E. Cooper. p., W. Welsh 3b., 10, Hall 0. f., R, Scbtenk c., Wni. Gould 1.1,, Wm, Fulford rd 2 0 b, i -�7 Goderich townsh p l , Lobb e ., D. Meb:ougall 2b., F. Lavin 3b., 10. Lit- tle s,s., H. Levis p,, J, Sturdy 11., W.. McDougall af,, M. btdl3atrgan l.f., Pi. Potter r.f t tnplreMcCati lilt„ ; A CIVIC; APPOINTMENT. 1', At •il special meeting of the council evening oven n6 Mt. !`hos, Cottici was appointed assessment commis- sioner instead of Mr, G. Saville, who declined to accept the appointment made a couple of months ago, SUCCESSFUL NORMALITL:S. Following are the names of stu- dents from Clinton and vicinity, who Were successful in passing the recent examinations in connection with the Normal schools : Misses Eva I. Carter, Marjorie Mc - Math, Lois 14I, . Holmes, Nora Ken- nedy, Frances E'. Reynolds, VVinnl- fred I, Colo, , Kathleen McConnell, Elizabeth D. Chowen, Mildred E. Cook, Ella K. Elliott, Lulu E. El- liott, Clara E. Reid, Bessie I. 'rough, Effie M., Stoltz. MORE OLINTONIANS HOME. A large number of Clinton boys have returned from overseas during the past week, among then being : Emmerson Mitchell, John J, Mc- Caughey, R. Tasker, Elgin Jones, Andrew McGarva, Roy Tyndall, A. Parker, W. McGregor and J. R. But- ler. Capt. Allen, quartermaster of the 181st battalion, passed through town on Monday on his way to Lon- desboro, It is thought that the end of the month will sen all the Canadians home. HIS SIXTY-SEVENTH "WALK." Mir. William Crooks, one of the pioneers of this, section, was among the visitors who took in the Orange "Walk" at Exeter on Saturday last. This was his sixty-seventh "walk," Mir. Crooks is not so spry as he us- ed to be and for some time has not been able to got about as much as he was wont to do in days erne by, but he's feeling pretty badly when he cannot take in 1 the celebration on July 1.2th. Old friends were glad to see trim able to participate in Satur- day's celebration. THE 12th AT EXETER, took A dozen or more lodges oo part in the Orange parade at Exeter on Saturday, when South Huron L.O.L. celebrated. ' The speakers were Rev. S. 1;. McKegney and \V. 13. Moulton, Clin- ton ; A. A. Trumpet, Dr. Medd, M. J. Wilson and J. Foote, Exeter ; Parnaby, Elitnvale ;• Doan and Gar- rett, llensall ; Anderson, Baylleld, and Davidson, Belgrave. No prizes were given but had there been the Clinton Kitties and Murphy Lodge Fifers would have certainly carried them oft. Holmesville Sergt. C. E, Lavin, son of Mir. E. Levis, who has been overseas since 1915, returned home on Saturday ,ev- ening. Sergt. Levis enlisted, at Van- couver and served in Greece, Egypt and Italy with the 4th general hos- pital. Rev. W. Pickard and Miss Maud Pickard of Detroit are visiting Holmesville and Porter's II i 1 1 friends, Rev. and Mrs., J, Johnston and little son Howard are now settled in the parsonage. Rev. Mr. Johnston has been stationed for the past four years on Ethel circuit and the peo- ple of Ethel have wafted to this circuit only highest praise, saying they deeply regretted their inability to keep, him longer. Mr. Johnston's first sermon was a splendidly 'ap- propriate address on "Service." Eaclt address since measuring up to fully as high a standard. 1VIr, and Mrs. Brace , and little daughter of Hamilton are the guests of Mr, and Mrs, 0. R. Forster. Mr. and Mrs. .1, Mulholland and family, formerly' of Clinton,; who have spent the past three months at the home of the farmer's, parents, Mr, and Mfrs. W, Mulholland, left last Thursday for their new' home in Winnipeg, Man, Mrs. N. Snyder and children of Radisson, Sask., visited the past week with her sister, Mrs, L. Jervis. Mrs. Snyder, called on a number of her old friends in the village and vicinity, We are pleased to know that Mr. J, 11, Holmes, who has been ill, is doing as well as can be expected, but are sorry to heat that. Miss D. A, Holmes, his sister, is also i)1, The Epworth League has deolded t0 continue its meetings'. through the summer mouths this year, 1t has been the custom fol: the past three or four years to discontinue the meet- ings for the busy months of July and August. On Monday night the topic, "Prayer and Power," was taken by Miss Marion Aloock, Mr. S. Me - Math also spoke a few minutes. Mr, B. Forster has filled his home with a number of city visitors for the summer vaoatdon, We congratu- late them an securing snob an Ideal spot. Mr. S. Trewartha, who has lately purchased a motet truck to help him his tisfttess toeater ad- vantage, onb b y vantage, is not eotfleing its useful- nese all to business as it was used to convey a happy crowd of fifteen to Exeter on the 1204 where they took in the selebratton in spite of rattt4 People You Know Mr. W, Jackson has lieon in Toronto, 015 week, bir. Chas, Twitchell of Windsor lets been le town this week, Mrs. A. J. Grigg and Miss Helen are visiting in London, Mr. Ross Forbes of Toronto is visit- ing his mother In town,. H. Johnson has been visiting his sister in Paisley this week, Nlrs. 13. W. Cook of Toronto has been visiting friends In town during the past week, Miss Bessie Irwin spent the week- end as the guest of Miss Mattie Baker of Fullerton. Mrs. J. A, Irwin returned last week after a pleasant visit with London and Port Stanley friends. Miss Amy I•Iowson of the Molsons Bank staff will speed her holidays with friends at Georgetown, Mr. S. B. Stothers, Agricultural Representative, is attending, a con- ference of representatives at Guelph this week. Misses Edith, Anna and Ada Rath of St, George are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Baker and other friends in Clinton and vicinity. Miss Mary Walton and little Miss Mary Watkins are spending a vaca- tion with the latter's sister, Miss Jessie Watkins of .Port Huron. Miss lava Chun returned on Tuesday, evening from Hamilton, where she had been spending a week or -ten days with her sister, Mrs. Phoenix. Mr. Joe Ilannent was up from Guelph over the week -end visiting, his parents. 1-Ic is much improved in health since changing, his occu- pation. Dr. and Mrs, Axon are, on a motor trip to Toronto, Hamilton and other points'. Dr. Axon is taking in the Masonic Grand Lodge in Toronto. Messrs. .1, W. Stevenson, A. J. Morrish, .J, McMurchie and N, 13a11 are attending the big howling tour- nament at Waterloo and Kitchener this week. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Paisley and little blaster Jack of Toronto are spending a vacation at the home parents, M�Ir. and ' ar s f the former's o P > Mrs. W. J. Paisley. Miss Ruby Potter, R.N., who is assistant -superintendent and head s Keefe'r r Dr. surgical nurse in g sur- gery, Providence, R.I., is spending a three -weeks' vacation at her, home here. Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Kennedy and two little daughters of Detroit have, been visiting the .tatter's grandmothers in town, Mrs'. J.; Lanxon and Mrs. D. 13. Kennedy, during the past couple of weeks, :lir. II. Richards of Stratford spent the week -end with h'is sister, Mrs. H. W. Watts. On his return he was accompanied by his niece, Miss Margaret Cudmore, who will spend her holidays in the Classic city. Mr. and Airs. W. F. Cantelon, Mas- ter Wilfrid and Miss Kathleen, who, have been visiting the fornter's par- ents in town for the past couple of weeks, return to Toronto today They came up and are returning by motor, Mr. and Mrs,. Frank W. How and little son of Montreal are visiting the lady's mother and sister is town, Mrs. Wm. Glen and Mrs, G. M. Elliott, Mrs. How and babe will probably remain for six weeks or, so, 'Mr. and Mrs. J. Mulholland and fam- ily left last Thursday for Winni- peg, where they intend making their. home in future. They had spent' the past couple of .months at Holm- esville, being delayed by the indus- trial troubles in Winnipeg. Mr. Ernest Livermore left yesterday, evening for Harlock, where he work during the harvest. Ernest has worked for Mr. Knox three• years without taking a holiday and has made a good start this year,, only finishing his examination yes-, today. Mr...anci Mrs, Chas, Baker attended the funeral of their brother-in-law, Mr. Jos, Smeltzer of Whitechurch,; yesterday. This was the secozici brother -nn -law to die this week, Mr, Keppel Disney, whose funeral took place on Tuesday, being also a brother-in-law. Passing of Keppel Disney of Goderich Township Keppel Disney, an old resident of Goderich township, died on ibiondayi at the age of seventy-six years, He was a sort of the late 1011 Disney of llolmesville and had "lived in this section all his life; for the past thir- ty-five years an the farm on which he. died on the Hctron Road. About forty-five years ago he was married to Harriet Baker, who sur- vives him. Titero was a family oIl ten children, two of whom are dead. Of the surviving ones Koppel and Albert are in I3ritisit Columbia; Nor - Man is in Waterloo ; George in Lon- don ; Howard and Walter in Seeker♦ ttheweet, blyda in Wingham and Bee the at hero. The funeral took place on Tuesday, afternoon to Clinton cemetery. 11cV. b. N. Memo mtzs conducted the sere were: J. we vices and thepallbearers A, Ford, D. Oantelon, r1ohn llolmes, J, i3. Lindsay, Chas, G. Middletott J. P, Sheppatd. ?Ulr. and Mrs. Normae Disney at Waterloo and Miss Myda Disney at 19irrgU aln tete present 44 the ftittersag :{f .._T INCORPORATED 1855 ` FI1I MOLSONS BNIi CapitalReserve $8 800 I and 000 R , Over 100 Branches scattered through Canada A General Banking Busine.s Transacted, Circular Letters of Credit Bank Money Orders. Savings Bank Deaartntent. Interest allowed at highest current rate. H. R. Shaip, Manager, Clinton Branch . ' READY-TO-WEAR CLOTHING Ij 2 he gionish Clothing Co. ORDERED CLOTHING New Hats 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 The Young Man's Suit 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 out of the coat, vest and trousers all show a decided change for the spring season. We invite your inspection THE CLOTHINGMORflIH CO, Otto A Square Deal for Every Man THE LOCAL MARKET. Wheat, spring $2,00. Buckwheat $1,00. Oats 75c. Barley $1.10. Butter 40e. Eggs ,42o to 43c. Live Hogs $23.00. AN UNFORTUNATE ACCIDENT, Mrs. H. Murphy of Goderich town- ship, mother of Mr. T. T. Murphy of town, tripped on a piece of wire when going out to the barn pne day last week and in falling fractured her left arm. It was au unfortunate ace cident and Mrs. Murphy has the sym- pathy of her many friends. LITTLE LOCALS. The band stand hasbeen much im- proved by a coat pf paint. Goderich is holding a big celebra- tion on Saturday, "Peace Day." When is the cement driveway to be put down beside the town hall 7 In the supplementary estimates tabled at Ottawa last week was one for $12,000 for en addition to the Clinton postoilice. Saturday will be observed as a holiday in Clinton and all business places will be closed. Miss Emma Levis is taking the ,or- gan in Willis church during the ab- sence of Miss Torrance for the next few weeks. ALL ARE NOW HOME. Nursing -Sister Kate Scott, daugh- ter of Postmaster Scott of Clinton, arrived home last week after spend- ing two or three years nursing in the military hospitals in England and France. Miss Scott looks well after her experiences. She is at present with her parents at their summer cottage at Bayfield. Nursing -Sister Clara Ferguson ar- rived home yesterday evening. Miss Ferguson has been with the Imperial army and hashad thrilling, exper- iences. er- iences. She will spend a while with her sisters, Mrs. W. Carter and Mrs. Cardwell, o wn f to The Tour nurses who wont from Clinton are now home. • Miss Gunn and Miss Sewell having returned some time ago. AMONG THE. CHURCHES. On Wednesday afternoon the min- isters of the various churches of, the town gathered in Owen Memorial Hall when the Ministerial Associa- tion was reorganized with Rev. J. E. Hogg as chairman and Rev. E. 0. Forde as secretary. 'Phe first reg- ular meeting, will be held on Monday, Sept. 2nd, and on tine second Mion- day of each month thereafter. St. Paul's Church Holy communion 8.80 ; morning, prayer 11.00 ; Evensong 7.00. Preach- er at all services the rector. Baptist Church Services at 11 and 7 p.m. The The pastor will preach in the morn- ing. Mr. C, C. Crowstou of Porte land, Orgeon, n ill speak in the even- ing. His subject will be "The Second Coming of Christ." Ont. St. Church The League meeting on Monday ev- ening was in charge of the mission- ary committee, Misses Beryl Salter and Carrot Evans played instrumen- tals ; Miss M. Wiltse gave an inter- esting reading and the topic, "Stew- ardship : Time, Talents and Resour- ces," was taken up by bliss Is. Plum - steel. Willis Church A number of the young people of the congregation went up to . Goder- ich on Thursday evening to attend the Summer School. Tho annual Sunday school picnic will be held at Bayfield en Wednes- day of next week. Rev. Dr. Macdonald, a returned missionary from Korea, gave an .11- Iustrated address under the auspices of the W.M.S. and Girls' Club on Monday evening. Dr. Macdonald Itad many views of life amongst the nat- ives which, along with his vivid des- cripti0ns, gave his hearers quite an idea of life in that land. The minister's subjects next Sun- day will be as follows : Morning—i "The Pathos of God's Love." Even- ing—"Some of God's Revelations." Wesley Church On Monday_ evening Miss Margaret Davies, who has been engaged in deaconness work at Portland, Ore- gon, for some time past, addressed the League, telling something of her work. Her address was much enjoy- ed, many of her old fellow -workers being present to heat her. Miss Greene sang a solo during the even- ing. It was decided to close the Lattgae until the second Monday in September, This evening a congregational sea» Ertl will be held on the lawn of Mr. R. 10. Manning, the object being to have the not! td a ticu meet and 'be- come come acquainted with the new pas- for and his family. It is hoped the congregation will attend in large numbetg, Should the Weather !mote nelavorable tine •tattering • will bo held at the charch, , , , ,x .,, PASSEL) PROBATION, Miss Clete Dunford, who has Yin- •s ed bet Probationary ti 1 oc a o r b na 1 q y.course ate FIttr- per's Ilospital, Detroit, passed her examinations with bottoms .and has now entered upon her courso as a nurse -in -training. EARLY TOMATOES, Mr. Ed. Munroe, who always Prides himself on bis gardening, success, picked two ripe tomatoes on Sunday last and has had thein conning along ever, sieve. This is pretty early for home-grown tomatoes. 11 anybody can beat the record let him speak up, if we had had an opportunity of sampling these tomatoes we might have had more to say about, theft' quality but we take Mr, Munroe's word for it that they were of prime flavor. A SECOND BEREAVEMENT. On, Friday last Albert .Arthur, son of Mr. and Mrs. leobt: Carrick, died after some months of illness. The lad had had influenza in October last when the' epidemic, was raging and he seemed never to regain his strength. He was in his fifteenth year and his early passing is keenly felt by his parents, more especially as a daugh- ter was also a victim of the disease last autumn. They have the sincere sympathy of their friends in their bereavement, TAKING ANOTHER COURSE. Miss Mildred Cook of Toronto, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Cook, formerly of Clinton, was amongst the successful candidates at the Toronto Normal -school in the recent examinations, Miss Cook is now taking the Kindergarten Prim- ary course in order to secure her Primary Kindergarten certificate and, as she is a bright and diligent stu- dent, we predict for her success in this also. ller many Clinton friends will congratulate her upon her suc- cess. WINS SIGNAL HONOUR, Master Edwin MacKenzie, son of Mr, and Mrs, T, E. MacKenzie form- erly of Clinton, was awarded a di- ploma by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian church for having recited the entire Shorter Catechism to his tl l ziz ister, the Rev. Geo. Tel- ford, Blyth, where the family has been residing for the past few months. Edwin is a bright little chap of eleven and has proved that he has a good memory. I•ie was the winner of a couple of prizes while a member of Clinton Presbyterian S. S. and just recently passed with high marks into the entrance class of the Public school. The family ex- pects to join Mr. MacKenzie in Tor- onto oLonto before school opens in Septem- ber. HONORED BY FORMER CHARGE. The following item appeared in Saturday's Free Press and will be of interest to many of our readers, es- pecially those of Wesley church con- gregation : "Blenheim, July 11—On the eve of their departure from Blenheim Methodist church the Rev. D. N. and Mrs. McCamus were entertain- ed by their congregation at a fare- well social. The Ladies' Aid and W.M.S. presented Mrs. MoCamus with a beautiful cameo brooch, ac- companied by a very kindly 'worded address. The Men's Brotherhood, presented Mr, McCanns with an address and a substantial purse of money. Mr. and Mrs. McCamus have removed to Wesley church, Clinton, after a four -years' pastor- ate in Blenheim," DEATH OF-STEWART JACKSON. Stewart Jackson, eldest son of the late Thomas Jackson and grandson of Mrs. L. Greig, died at MacLeod, Alberta, on Sunday, after a short illness, The deceased young Man was born and• reared in Clinton and resided here until about ten years ago. He was connected with the Moisons( Bank, starting as junior in the local branch, and also served the Bank in Toronto, later resigning togo into theatrical work In New York City, He had been most successful in this and had performed in the • principal cities of the United States and Can- ada. He had much talent as a sing- er and was, a very popular entertain- er. His musical talent was • well- known in Clinton, where he had tak- en part in public and church enter- tainments from early boyhood. He was also possessed of most lovable qualities and his early, passing is deeply regretted by a wide circle of friends. Some months ago hiss health began to fail and early le May he went to Alberta in the hope that the change of climate wotdd be beneficial, Lit- tle benefit resulted, however,, and the end came Sunday, Ile is survived by itis wife and an IMAM son, ills stepmother, two halt brothers and a halt -;sister and his grandmother.. The remains are being brought r home. for in terinent and ere ex pected vin Friday evening. The ftusotal will Wee place item the family, reddened, Itiglt street, at; ton o'elock an :Satur- day forenoon, Sincere. syMpatlty is telt for the Weill it1 , tbetr sore beretii'eeneatt . . , i J.. r .. ► ..x THE NE5-RECORD LF,AGUE • GOING TO HAYFIELD. Tine Wesley ,b:pworth League intend z it 1 al tg a picnic at Bayfield on Satur- day, All Leaguers, ex -Leaguers and young, peopie of the congregation are asked to bring along a basket and join the company for the afternoon, Conveyances will leave the Church at one o'clock Saturday. ' ENUMERATORS APPOINTED, The chief enumerators for Huron county, who will have charge of the preparation of the voters' list for the coming referendum, as announced by Hon., I. 13. Lucas on Friday, are: Centre Huron—H. J. D. Cooke, God- erich ; North Huron—Dudley Holmes, Wingham ; South Huron—Henry Hor- ton, Kippen, TOO GOOD TO MISS, Do not neglect to take in the•Dom- inion Chautauqua at Goderich, whicb is being held from Friday,. July 18th to Thursday, July 24th. Five af- ternoon and six evening entertain- ments. 82.00 ,season ticket, plus war tax 200, admits you to everything. Going to thein all on single admis- sion would amount to $7.70. Send for a season's ticket and take in all the evenings if you cannot the after- noon. Children's tickets from six to fourteen years, $1,00, plus war tax 10o. Tickets for sale by Chas, C. Lee, Goderich. PASSING OF MISS J. BEACOMVI. Miss Jemima Beacom passed away on Wednesday of last week at the home of her sister, Mrs. S. Lowery of Rattenbury street. The, deceased was a former. resident of Summerhill, whore the family resided for many years. Her death was the result of a general breaking lip of the system as size was eighty-eight years of age. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Watkins and Mrs, Lowery both of Clinton, and two brothers, Chris. Beacom of Summerhill and Robert of Pickford, Mich. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon. FATALITY AT WHITECHURCH. A sad accident , occurred. near Whitechurch rcwhen h oa Monday , wh n Mr. Joseph Smeltzer was knocked down and run over while engaged in hay- ing. His legrsuf- fered was broken and e enh g1+ internal injuries from which he died ,ten hours later, Mrs. Smeltzer was formerly :Miss Maria Baker of Goderich township and was well known in this locality. They had no family. Tho funeral took place yes- terday afternoon to Wingham cern' etcry, -Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Baker, Mr. H. Baker and Mrs. Beaton of Clinton attended the funeral, AUG. 4th IN CLINTON. Clinton will keep Saturday, the loth, "Peace Day" as a holiday, in accordance with the rest of the ]`Em- pire., but will not celebrate until August 4th, when the committee in charge are preparing for a big time. There will be a monster parade, veterans, Brennen and band taking part, from the postofiice to the park, and this will he-. followed by a com- plete program of athletic sports, in- cluding tug-of-war, games, races, etc. A fire company from. Thorold will be present and give some fancy chills. It will be Clinton's big day and no pains are being spared to inake it a success in every way. CARETAKER APPOINTED, Mr. Richard Walton has ]igen ap- pointed caretaker of the, postoriice and commenced his duties Monday morning. Mr. Walton is a returned soldier, having been a sergeant cook in the officers' mess in the old 33rd, with which he went to England. On itis return to Canada he signed up with the Air Force to which he was at- tached at Toronto for some time, He had two sons in' the army, one with the Canadians, who evade the supreme sacrifice in Frantz, and 0310 with the Imperials, who returned on leave just a few weeks before the armistice was signed and did not have to go back. Mr. Walton's appointment is a papular one and we wish him every success. DOHERTYS WIN AGAIN. On; Friday, evening last the Doherty baseball team defeated a team from Goderich township by the score of 12-7, The Dobentys got an early lead, which the farmer boys could not overtake. Cooper pitelied a good game for .the music box build- ers at the start of the game but eased up a bit at the, finish. Levis for the township pitched well but had very "ragged" support. Ball had the tnisfortune to be hit three times by a pitched • ball. A large crowd was in attendance. The teams will meet again in the future, Fol- lowing is, the line-up : Doliatys—C, Draper ss., W. Pin- ning r,L, R. kicDerniott lb., E. Cooper. p., W. Welsh 3b., 10, Hall 0. f., R, Scbtenk c., Wni. Gould 1.1,, Wm, Fulford rd 2 0 b, i -�7 Goderich townsh p l , Lobb e ., D. Meb:ougall 2b., F. Lavin 3b., 10. Lit- tle s,s., H. Levis p,, J, Sturdy 11., W.. McDougall af,, M. btdl3atrgan l.f., Pi. Potter r.f t tnplreMcCati lilt„ ; A CIVIC; APPOINTMENT. 1', At •il special meeting of the council evening oven n6 Mt. !`hos, Cottici was appointed assessment commis- sioner instead of Mr, G. Saville, who declined to accept the appointment made a couple of months ago, SUCCESSFUL NORMALITL:S. Following are the names of stu- dents from Clinton and vicinity, who Were successful in passing the recent examinations in connection with the Normal schools : Misses Eva I. Carter, Marjorie Mc - Math, Lois 14I, . Holmes, Nora Ken- nedy, Frances E'. Reynolds, VVinnl- fred I, Colo, , Kathleen McConnell, Elizabeth D. Chowen, Mildred E. Cook, Ella K. Elliott, Lulu E. El- liott, Clara E. Reid, Bessie I. 'rough, Effie M., Stoltz. MORE OLINTONIANS HOME. A large number of Clinton boys have returned from overseas during the past week, among then being : Emmerson Mitchell, John J, Mc- Caughey, R. Tasker, Elgin Jones, Andrew McGarva, Roy Tyndall, A. Parker, W. McGregor and J. R. But- ler. Capt. Allen, quartermaster of the 181st battalion, passed through town on Monday on his way to Lon- desboro, It is thought that the end of the month will sen all the Canadians home. HIS SIXTY-SEVENTH "WALK." Mir. William Crooks, one of the pioneers of this, section, was among the visitors who took in the Orange "Walk" at Exeter on Saturday last. This was his sixty-seventh "walk," Mir. Crooks is not so spry as he us- ed to be and for some time has not been able to got about as much as he was wont to do in days erne by, but he's feeling pretty badly when he cannot take in 1 the celebration on July 1.2th. Old friends were glad to see trim able to participate in Satur- day's celebration. THE 12th AT EXETER, took A dozen or more lodges oo part in the Orange parade at Exeter on Saturday, when South Huron L.O.L. celebrated. ' The speakers were Rev. S. 1;. McKegney and \V. 13. Moulton, Clin- ton ; A. A. Trumpet, Dr. Medd, M. J. Wilson and J. Foote, Exeter ; Parnaby, Elitnvale ;• Doan and Gar- rett, llensall ; Anderson, Baylleld, and Davidson, Belgrave. No prizes were given but had there been the Clinton Kitties and Murphy Lodge Fifers would have certainly carried them oft. Holmesville Sergt. C. E, Lavin, son of Mir. E. Levis, who has been overseas since 1915, returned home on Saturday ,ev- ening. Sergt. Levis enlisted, at Van- couver and served in Greece, Egypt and Italy with the 4th general hos- pital. Rev. W. Pickard and Miss Maud Pickard of Detroit are visiting Holmesville and Porter's II i 1 1 friends, Rev. and Mrs., J, Johnston and little son Howard are now settled in the parsonage. Rev. Mr. Johnston has been stationed for the past four years on Ethel circuit and the peo- ple of Ethel have wafted to this circuit only highest praise, saying they deeply regretted their inability to keep, him longer. Mr. Johnston's first sermon was a splendidly 'ap- propriate address on "Service." Eaclt address since measuring up to fully as high a standard. 1VIr, and Mrs. Brace , and little daughter of Hamilton are the guests of Mr, and Mrs, 0. R. Forster. Mr. and Mrs. .1, Mulholland and family, formerly' of Clinton,; who have spent the past three months at the home of the farmer's, parents, Mr, and Mfrs. W, Mulholland, left last Thursday for their new' home in Winnipeg, Man, Mrs. N. Snyder and children of Radisson, Sask., visited the past week with her sister, Mrs, L. Jervis. Mrs. Snyder, called on a number of her old friends in the village and vicinity, We are pleased to know that Mr. J, 11, Holmes, who has been ill, is doing as well as can be expected, but are sorry to heat that. Miss D. A, Holmes, his sister, is also i)1, The Epworth League has deolded t0 continue its meetings'. through the summer mouths this year, 1t has been the custom fol: the past three or four years to discontinue the meet- ings for the busy months of July and August. On Monday night the topic, "Prayer and Power," was taken by Miss Marion Aloock, Mr. S. Me - Math also spoke a few minutes. Mr, B. Forster has filled his home with a number of city visitors for the summer vaoatdon, We congratu- late them an securing snob an Ideal spot. Mr. S. Trewartha, who has lately purchased a motet truck to help him his tisfttess toeater ad- vantage, onb b y vantage, is not eotfleing its useful- nese all to business as it was used to convey a happy crowd of fifteen to Exeter on the 1204 where they took in the selebratton in spite of rattt4 People You Know Mr. W, Jackson has lieon in Toronto, 015 week, bir. Chas, Twitchell of Windsor lets been le town this week, Mrs. A. J. Grigg and Miss Helen are visiting in London, Mr. Ross Forbes of Toronto is visit- ing his mother In town,. H. Johnson has been visiting his sister in Paisley this week, Nlrs. 13. W. Cook of Toronto has been visiting friends In town during the past week, Miss Bessie Irwin spent the week- end as the guest of Miss Mattie Baker of Fullerton. Mrs. J. A, Irwin returned last week after a pleasant visit with London and Port Stanley friends. Miss Amy I•Iowson of the Molsons Bank staff will speed her holidays with friends at Georgetown, Mr. S. B. Stothers, Agricultural Representative, is attending, a con- ference of representatives at Guelph this week. Misses Edith, Anna and Ada Rath of St, George are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Baker and other friends in Clinton and vicinity. Miss Mary Walton and little Miss Mary Watkins are spending a vaca- tion with the latter's sister, Miss Jessie Watkins of .Port Huron. Miss lava Chun returned on Tuesday, evening from Hamilton, where she had been spending a week or -ten days with her sister, Mrs. Phoenix. Mr. Joe Ilannent was up from Guelph over the week -end visiting, his parents. 1-Ic is much improved in health since changing, his occu- pation. Dr. and Mrs, Axon are, on a motor trip to Toronto, Hamilton and other points'. Dr. Axon is taking in the Masonic Grand Lodge in Toronto. Messrs. .1, W. Stevenson, A. J. Morrish, .J, McMurchie and N, 13a11 are attending the big howling tour- nament at Waterloo and Kitchener this week. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Paisley and little blaster Jack of Toronto are spending a vacation at the home parents, M�Ir. and ' ar s f the former's o P > Mrs. W. J. Paisley. Miss Ruby Potter, R.N., who is assistant -superintendent and head s Keefe'r r Dr. surgical nurse in g sur- gery, Providence, R.I., is spending a three -weeks' vacation at her, home here. Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Kennedy and two little daughters of Detroit have, been visiting the .tatter's grandmothers in town, Mrs'. J.; Lanxon and Mrs. D. 13. Kennedy, during the past couple of weeks, :lir. II. Richards of Stratford spent the week -end with h'is sister, Mrs. H. W. Watts. On his return he was accompanied by his niece, Miss Margaret Cudmore, who will spend her holidays in the Classic city. Mr. and Airs. W. F. Cantelon, Mas- ter Wilfrid and Miss Kathleen, who, have been visiting the fornter's par- ents in town for the past couple of weeks, return to Toronto today They came up and are returning by motor, Mr. and Mrs,. Frank W. How and little son of Montreal are visiting the lady's mother and sister is town, Mrs. Wm. Glen and Mrs, G. M. Elliott, Mrs. How and babe will probably remain for six weeks or, so, 'Mr. and Mrs. J. Mulholland and fam- ily left last Thursday for Winni- peg, where they intend making their. home in future. They had spent' the past couple of .months at Holm- esville, being delayed by the indus- trial troubles in Winnipeg. Mr. Ernest Livermore left yesterday, evening for Harlock, where he work during the harvest. Ernest has worked for Mr. Knox three• years without taking a holiday and has made a good start this year,, only finishing his examination yes-, today. Mr...anci Mrs, Chas, Baker attended the funeral of their brother-in-law, Mr. Jos, Smeltzer of Whitechurch,; yesterday. This was the secozici brother -nn -law to die this week, Mr, Keppel Disney, whose funeral took place on Tuesday, being also a brother-in-law. Passing of Keppel Disney of Goderich Township Keppel Disney, an old resident of Goderich township, died on ibiondayi at the age of seventy-six years, He was a sort of the late 1011 Disney of llolmesville and had "lived in this section all his life; for the past thir- ty-five years an the farm on which he. died on the Hctron Road. About forty-five years ago he was married to Harriet Baker, who sur- vives him. Titero was a family oIl ten children, two of whom are dead. Of the surviving ones Koppel and Albert are in I3ritisit Columbia; Nor - Man is in Waterloo ; George in Lon- don ; Howard and Walter in Seeker♦ ttheweet, blyda in Wingham and Bee the at hero. The funeral took place on Tuesday, afternoon to Clinton cemetery. 11cV. b. N. Memo mtzs conducted the sere were: J. we vices and thepallbearers A, Ford, D. Oantelon, r1ohn llolmes, J, i3. Lindsay, Chas, G. Middletott J. P, Sheppatd. ?Ulr. and Mrs. Normae Disney at Waterloo and Miss Myda Disney at 19irrgU aln tete present 44 the ftittersag