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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1919-7-24, Page 1ton News - No+ 210 40th Year CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY h, 1919 The Crowds THE, HOME PAPER ilo Clinton for the Big Firemen's, Baseball � and Band Tournament on Watch 7{ourt9Gcket We have a watchfor every pocket, watches you can depend on to give you the time 5itted in Sold, Fold Yilled, tilver and ,iekle Vaied We have the new up-to.date goods suitable for all A large stock to select from. W. ,�E. ,�Eellgar Jeweler and Optician - - - Clinton ISSUER OF MARRIAGE LICENSES. The Royal Bank OF CANADA. Head Office, Montreal Capital and Reserve $31,000,000 Total Assets 430,000,000 676 Branches A general banking business transacted. Interest paid on Deposits Safety deposit boxes to rent Clinton Branch - R, E., MANNING, Manager rt INCORPORATED I�55 .• •... ••.•• ......• M ..•.. •• riv 'MQLSONS R Capital and Reserve $8 800,000 Over I00 Branches The 112o1sans Bank is ready to advise, merchants, manu— facturers and farmers how to finance their requirements. Savings Department at every Branch H. R. Sharp, Manager, Clinton Branch READY-TO-WEAR CLOTHING} 2 he tklorri.sh CloMing Co. 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 spr ing suit We are certainly pre- pared to tog out the Swell Young Fellow who has reached the age when his clothes JUST SO `` Sry�" • 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 , aPCLOTHH1 fj [Motto . A Square Deal for Every Mall, nday, Aug. 4th ENGAGTSMENT A'NNOUNCED, Mr, and Mrs, W. S. Knight, Allis- ton, announce the engagement of their daughter, Elia .Fender, to Mr., T, Samuel H. Grehatn, M,A., Sarnia, formerly of Clinton, The marriage will take place in August. SUCCESSFUL MUSIC PUPILS, Misses Beryl Salter and Carrot Evans and Master Colenso Salter. just recently passed grade one examination in piano' ie connection, with the London Conservatory of Music, each taking., first class hon- ours, All are pupils of Miss L. Plurnsteol. Both teacher and pupils are to be congratulated: MIGHT HAVE BEEN WORSE. Little Miss Susie Livermore, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. D. Livermore of Huron street, was knocked down and run over by a horse and buggy last Thursday evening when the band con- cert was on and the streets were crowded. The child was badly frightened and her head and lace were moron or less !scratched and bruised but fortunately no serious damage was ,done and aside from some bruises not yet fully healed is as .well as ever. The accident might have resulted much more seriously. C,C.I, PROMOTIONS. Form 1 to Form 2: Honours— Alice Mustard, Winnie A1eMath, Mar- ion McEwen, Pass—Lorna Aikenhead, Myrtle Armstrong, Jessie Ball, Edward Berry, Eva 13ot;ck, Barry Combe, Nesbitt Cbok, Margaret Cree, Vera Dodds, Fred Elliott, Jean Farquhar, Glen Ferguson, Helen Grigg, Aniea Hill, Jean Sfiogg, Gladys Holland, George Horsley, Emil}, iIunter, Clarence .Jackson, Harold Lawson, Edna McCowan, Annie Macfarlane, .Frank Mutch, Muriel Potter, Ada Reid, Helen Roberton, Edith Samp- son, HaroldSeruton, Bert Sloman, Garnet Smith, Abigail Stewart, Freda Sterling, Leona Taylor, Robt, Thompson, Grace Venner. • DEATH OF 11;IRS, R. NELSON. Mrs.er Rab t Nelson on of -the 'Base Line, passed away yesterday evening after a brief.iline'ss. The late Mrs. Nelson had not been in robust health for five or six years but her last illness was only .01 about a week's duration. Mrs. Nelson had been a resident of the Baso Line .for about six years, having'Iived before that in Goderich township and coming with her hus- band from Cleveland, Ohio, about eleven years ago. She is survived by tar husband and 'a family of five children : Walter, Stella, .Blanche, Winnifred and Wilbur, all at home. The funeral will take place from the family residence tomorrow after- noon to Clinton cemetery: ' The ser- vice will commence at half past two. 1Vlhch sympathy is felt for the fam- ily intheir bereavement, AMONG THE CHURCHES. Arrangements are being made be- tween the two Methodist congrega- tions in town "to unite for four weeks of the month of August, Rev. S. Anderson of Ontario street taking the services on the 10th and 17th and Rev, D. N. McCamus of Wesley those of the 24th and 31st. Services will be held • in Wesley church the first two weeks and in Ontario street the last two. The organist and choir will officiate in their own respective churches,• Baptist Church Services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. '1•hc pastor will preach at both services. Willis, Church The minister, the Rev. J. E. Iiogg, takes his variation in August, Rev. Dr. Stewart of Toronto r will take the work durst;g Mr. Hogg's absence. A very ,successful and pleasant pic- nic was enjoyed at Bayfield yester- terday. The day was ideal for such an outing and a large number attend- ed. Wesley Church A Bible study class will meet in the Sunday school room at eight o'clock each Monday evening during the. summer: months, This class is not confined to any age or sex but is open to all who wish to take. up Bible study. The first meeting was held on Monday .evening. The congregational picnic will' be. held to Bayfield on August 0th. At the evening service) on Sunday Mr. .1. .1-4, Doherty will sing by re- quest "'l'he Lord 1st My Light"— Francis . Allitson. Ont. St. Church Rev. E. L, Anderson 01 Bayfield will preach both morning and evening on. Sunday, Rev. S. Anderson taking anniversary services at Bayfield. The congregation will hold its an- nual congregational picnic at I3ay5eld on Wednesday next, The first cars will leave the -church at 7 o'clock and thenatintervalsfor a couple of hours. Foe the convenience of those wino can- not• go in the 'foremen arrangements will be made for eonveyanCes for the afternoon. 'I`heLeaguerneetingwas in charge' of( the social end literar committee, A .n t Y chorus was given by three girls, M, Holland, It. levans aid -B• Jervis. Questions were asked en Study and there was a contest,."An auto- lnabil(* Catestroplie," Wliieh everyone enjoyed, THE LOCAL MARKET. Wheat, spring, $2.09.' Buckwheat 1'00. $ , Oats 75c, Barley $1.10. •- llutter 120, .t Eggs 140 to 46e. Live Hogs $22,75. VETS. CAN MAY BILL, At the sports put orj: by the God- erieh °veterans on Wednesday of last week a baseball team ;composed of Clinton veterans won in a score of 12-5, A tug-of-war between Olin-. ton and Goderich vets. resulted in a. win fpr the latter in two straight pulls. • ILLNESS OF FORMER RESIDENT 1VIrs. W, G. Howson`. of Londo i, Wife of the Rev. W. G, Howson for- merly pastor of Wesley church, Clinton, was stricken with paralysis at her hone in London on Saturday and at last, reports was critically ill. The family have many friends In Clinton and vicinity who will sym- pathize with them., STEWART. JACKSON'S FUNERAL The funeral of Stewart Jackson took place from the family residence, High street, on Saturday morning. The funeral was private, only mem- bers of the family and immediate friends being present. The services were conducted by the Rev. J. E. Hogg, the, pallbearers being : Messrs. R. W. Reid, W. Harnblyn, Geo. Phalan, A. R., Mitchell, Harry Shaw and Col. Rance. Interment was made in Clinton cemetery. GOOD WHEAT. Some spring crops are not of the very best this season, th& extremely dry weather being rather hard on them, but wheat is said to be a.good crop and of, excellent quality. On Monday Mr. W. Doherty went out to have a look at his wheat field across the river in Tuckersmitb. IIe cut off a stock at the bottom and carried it home and when a tape line was applied it measured 4 feet 6 • in- ches. The wheat was well -headed and' filled, a fine i esample, e inn ed Next 1. A SOCIAL EVENING. An eujoyable lawn social was held on the lawn of Mrs R. E. Manning - on Thursday evening last by the Wesley congregation, the object be- ing to meet the new pastor, the Rev. D. N. McCanns, and his fam- ily. There was a very good turnout and a couple of hours were spent in social intercourse. A short program was given. The male iivartette, Messrs. Lobb, Andrews, Doherty and Mcl55wan, sang a selection, Mr. Doherty sang a 'solo, Miss Daisy Nediger gave a reading and speeches were made by Mr. Manning, who act' ed as chairman, 'Rev, T. J. Snow- don, Messrs, A.'1`. Cooper, G.W.Lay- ton, J. A. Irwin and Rev. Mr. Mc- Camus. The ladies served ice cream and cake before the company broke up. LITTLE LOCALS. Mrs., Rumball is back at her post at the managers' desk in the tele- phone office, much improved in heal- th after a three months' leave of ab- sence. The local branch of the Women's Institute will meet next Thursday afternoon at the Homo of Mrs, Dun - _can llaoEwan. The,rain which fell Sunday and Monday was gratefully received by town and country dweller alike. It will do much to assist., growth of root crops and pasture and( perhaps, late grain. Anyway, the dry old earth needed it. The Collegiate Institute building is undergoing repairs this week, being thoroughly cleaned�ynd freshly decor- ated. IiIrs, Chambers received word last week of the death of her brother -M- iele, _I. S. Chambers of Gronfel, Sask. Mr, Foulds of Toronto has been engaged by.. the C.C.I. board as science master. The door of the fire hall is , being widened a couple of feet, a chimney which was in the way having been removed, A number of people are tattling 10 same of the Chautauqua meetings at Goderich this week. Mr. Chas. F. Libby treaters 4he members of the Girls' Auxiliary. to a motor ride and, treat of ice cream on Thursday evening last, Clinton is going to he well Illum- inated in future, a cross string of colored lights being stretched across the bank corners. • W. 'Carter, son, of Mr, Jas. Carter, returned from overseas last Wednesr day evening. • Mr, and Mrs. Robt, Carrick, wish to thank their friends for the kind- ness shown them in their recent bereavement in the deathof their young son and for the flowers sent. flow does your label look ? 'Friend Reader. It tells the story as to hoW your sub. strands. Clinton is growing a great,erop of dogs this season. Canines wore nen- Cir sontncr 1 town. acr s .n u The Model school board has engag- ed Miss 15ve Carter tuff teach in the mole of Miss Stoddart, who has re- signed. An increase of $50 is being granted the experieneed ,toaclttrs for Dela term,, IT WILL Ill+; CLINTON'S DAY. The committee 'is hard at work planning . 1 ng for the celebration on Cline ton's civic 1101fklay, August 4th. A big parade in the forenoon, fatloy fro drills, baseball and other Baines will be among the sports during Vie day, winding up with a giant parade in the evening. ' PASSED EXAM. Miss Jean Middleton, daughter of S, and M'rs, Chas. G. Middleton, was successful in: passing her exam- ination in connection with the facul- ty oftllducation, giving her an'inter- int first Blass grade 13, cent ficate. Congratulations are in order and are extended. PEACE DAY HERE. Clinton observed Peace Day, by closing up all, business places. In- deed, Clinton has not had such a "close" day for a• long time, even the restaurants pulling down their blinds and closing their doors. The bake shops opened for a short time in the morning but this was neces- sary as there was a dearth of bread Friday night, and the restaurants opened up -in the evening. Some lieople hoisted Rags, the G.W.V.A. setting an exampfe which was not as generally followed as it night have been. Maly people went to 'Goderich, where a demonstration was held, others went to Bayfield' or other places for picnics and it was very quiet in town all day until evening, when a number gathered in,. • Clinton had no demonstration on Saturday but just wait until August 4th. There win be a celebration worth seeing. SISAFOR'PH WINS. On Tuesday evening Seaforth de- feated Clinton on the local diamond in the score • r the of 1..— 0 1 Nc.t last of the seventh. inning, •while Clinton was at bat, an accident oc- curred to the visitor's 3rd base man and,t g dark,they i being called the game. Macdonald started to pitch for Clinton and with his somewhat 'wild heaves and the ragged support re- ceived in the outfield, the visitors had run up a large lead. The play- ing of McKee at' short for the visit- ors was a feature. Another feature of the game Vas a home run by F. McCaughey. A large crowd witness- ed the match. The following is the lineup : Seaforth—D. Reid p., It, Reid c., O. Crich lb., W. 13e11 9b., D. McKee s.s., G. Mayes 3b., O. Dick r.f., J. Sills c.f., W. Ament 1.1. . Clinton—W. . MacDonald p., 7', Rum - ball c., R. McDermott lb., L. Greig 2b., C. Draper s.s., le, McCaughey 3b., W. Fulford, r.f., 0, Cooper c.f., W. Greig, Lf. Umpire -D. Tasker. The Clinton town team plays in Zutich tonight (Thursday.) GOOD P12IC'E FOR PORK. Mr. Wm. Sinclair of Stanley brought a couple of hogs to Clinton the other day which were purchased by R. Fitzsimons &: Son. One was a heavy animal and did not command the highest market price, but it brought 6127.10. "l'he other hog weighed three hundred pounds and 623.50 per hundredweight was paid for it. 'Consequently Mr. Sinclair received a cheque for $107.60 for the two porkers., In the issue o1 'rlie News -Record of Alar, 10th, 1010, 'the following ap- pears on the local page : "Hogs are this week commanding the unusual price of $10 per hundred on the hoof. Mr. R. Fitzsimons has been buying hogs on the Clinton market fou the past forty years and he never until today paid that price. Hogs have certainly) been soaring during the past few years. By 'Deferring to 'Fifteen years ago' on page five of this issue it will be seen that the price ]las almost doubled in that time,'•' The price referred to was $6.50 to $6. it will be. seen by referring to the markets for today.tllat the price has more than doubled since 1016. Looks as if pork would, soon be a luxury not to b& indulged in by any- one except the very wealthy. Popular Young Couple In Goderich Township- Wedded A ,quiet wedding took place at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Frank H. Powell yesterday evening when their daughter, Edna J., became the bride of Mr. Clarence V. Potter of the Huron Road, The ceremony was performed by itev, S. •Anderson , of the Ontario street church, Clintait, in the presen0,0 of only immediate friends, , The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a pretty bridal gown of white georgette with satin ribbon trimmings, and pearl heads twilled in her dark hair, and carried a begun, of sweet peas • and ferns, The, couple were unattended. Miss Fences Potter played, the wedding bleak and during the sign- ing of the register Mr. Fred sang. Pott ter After the eorentorly the wedding feast was partaken! of. Mr, and Mrs, Potter' will reside 00 the idtli concession, 'ncOy have the good wishes of their friends roe a long anti happy annrtiell life, WAS SEVERELY INJURED. IVir, It, Coats of Detroit, ,formerly of Clinton, vho vaw attacked and badly beaten up by burglars who en- tered his jewelry store; some weeks ago, is still nfined tb. uli frons the incojuries receiveoed ds, Mrering, Coats is a brother of W. Coats of town and of Mrs, C. •G. ,Middleton of the Huron. Road. • People You Know Mr, S. Dawson of London called on Mr. 0, W, Potter. last. week. Mr. uW, Gould has gone to Kitchener, where he has taken a position. Mr. and Mrs. G. Boyer and children of Toronto are visiting relatives in town. Mrs. Flugh Miller of Brooklyn, N.Y., is•,the guest of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Hawlkins.. Mr. Eddie Shepherd of Toronto spqnt the holiday and week -end with his mother in town. Mr. Fred ,Jackson has been attending the Shoe Retailers' convention in Toronto this week. Mr. and Mrs, Andrew Steep left Mon- day for Toronto, where they. in- tend making their home. Mr, and Mrs. Albert Kemp and son George of London visited Mr. and Mrs. 5. Kemp on Sunday. Miss Lillian Agnew is visiting her mother and sister in town, Mrs. S. Agnew •and Mrs. Geo. Phalan. Mr. and Mrs. D. 13. Kennedy and their two little daughters returned to their home in Detroit on Satur- day, Mrs. W. J. Ross and 1Vliss Helen and Mrs,. A. Couch, are in their summer cottage at Bayfield for a few weeks, Mrs. A. J. Henderson of Lansing, Mich., is the guest of her mother, Mrs. .lames Sheppard, Townshend! street, Mr. J. H. Evans of Fort William 'was the guest of his brother, Dr. J. S. Evans, for a couple of clays this week. Mr. E. 'Townshend of Ottawa was in town yesterday. He had been vis- iting for a week with relatives at Londesboto. Mr. and Mrs. J, C. Greig of Sea - forth were in town Saturday at- tending the funeral of their nephew, Stewart ,Jackson. Mrs. A. J. Ilolloway returned on Monday after a visit of some weeks with her daughter, Mrs,. I. Ratten- bury of Peterboro. Mr. and Mrs, James MabaITy and Miss Sadie attended the funeral of Mrs. Alabalfy's sister, Mrs. Car- michael of ITensail, on iVionday. Mrs. (Rev.) George Evans of South Lyons, Mich., spent a few clays at the home of her brother-in-law, .Dr. J. S. Evans, during the past week. Mrs. Kearns was in C.oderich over the week -end and left yesterday morning for Buffalo, where she will spend a month or so with her niece. Mrs. Drewry returned this week to her home at Belleville after spend- ing a few weeks with Mr. and Mrs. 11. C. Holland and other friends in Clinton and vicinity. !Mir. W. llolmes, Miss Irene Holmes and Mrs. Coulter and little daugh- ter, Bonnie, of Port Arthur have been spending] a few days with Miss Jennie Holmes. Mr. Walter Jackson of ,Brantford and Air. and errs. Murray Jackson and babe of Port Colborne arrived this week and will camp for a time on the old camping ground at Burks. Corp. Smith, recently returned from overseas, his sister, Miss Imogene, and Miss Start and her two, nephews, all of Curries, visited at the home of Mr, 0, W. Potter over the week -end. Mrs. (Dr,) Evuuls and T,rs. John Gibbings left last week on a trip west. Mrs. livens will visit her sister at Indian Head, Sask„ and Mrs. Gibbings will spend some weeks with her son at Virden, Alan. Capt. Roy Mustard and his mother of Markham are visiting 1Vir. and Mrs. Arthur Cantelon and with other .friend's hereabouts.Capt. Mustard was an ollicer in tite 101st battalion and saw ,service in France, Mr. and- Mrs, homer Smith of Tor- onto are spending a week or so with friends in town and vicinity. Although it is several years since they lived here Me. and Mrs. Smith have not forgotten old friends and enjoy an occasional vis - 1t to the old town. They think Clinton looks clean, tidy and up - to -elate, too. Mr, j. Ii; Lowery of North Bay is here this week with his mother, Mrs. Lowery of Rattenbury street. Me, Lowery is well known in Clin- ton and vicinity, having spent most of his life hereabouts until the past eight years,, which he has spent hi the northern town, Ili' likes North Slay, wiricll he says is a busy, growing town and is emisidere(1 the educational centre of the north country, being situated there. three lnc Public schools vernl sop- ' - ' urate schools and also one of the provincial 'Veinal schools. Mr, Lowery is principal at the King Edward, one of the public 60110015, Mr. Lowery '18111 alto visit friends ii Goderiell t1Whshil3c • 'People You Know Mrs. T. 11. Cook is visiting 'Toronto friends this week, Klass Ida Walkinshaw was the week- end guest of Mrs, (Rev,) Ttolshon of Stratford. She is spending part of her ` vacation with 'Brucefield friends. Mrs, W. S. Lawrence and daughtor of Ottawa aro visiting her sisters,. the Misses Whitey of town and Airs, James, Holland of the . Iluron Road, east. Capt. R, M. Campbell, a returned Presbyterian chaplain, hes 'peen in town this week in the interests of the, Naval League. Capt. Campbell '-was the guest of the Grand Fleet in November last and is much in- terested in the brave men of the navy. He was also 'much pleased with the responce to his appeals for membership in the League. Barfield . Mr. Jack Pearce of London has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs, Em- erson Heard, the latter being his cousin. He was attached to the 110th battalion and just recently re- turned from overseas, having been. wounded three times. Mr. and Mrs. Hemonway and child, Detroit ; the Misses Gearing and Mr, Clark, Stratford, are guests at the Commercial. Miss Carson and Miss Sloan of London are guests at the Albion. Trinity church intend having their annual garden party on the rectory, lawn on Wednesday evening of next week. Mrs. Atcheson and family of God- erich are summering in Deer Lodge Park. Mrs. George McTaggart and family, of Clinton are spending their vaca- tion in the White City. :1.Tr, W. Johnston and daughter,, Miss Fielen Johnston, and the Misses ,Johnston and Tamblyn of London were guests at the Albion on Sun- day. The anniversary of the Methodist church '1 1next Sunday, h w Il be held July 27th, when the Rev. S. Ander- son of Clinton, father of the pastor of the Bayfield church, will preacit both morning and evening, Ars. Hodgins and daughters, Miss- es Mabel and Dorothy, and son, Mr: Lloyd Ilodgins, of Stratford are guests at Mrs. J. W. Tippet's. Rev. Jas. Abrey, wife and family of Londesboro are summering in Deer Lodge Park„ Dr. Chapman of Kitchener, who has returned from overseas, spent the week -end with his brother, C. B. Chapman, at their summer home, "Ever -Rest," in Lakeside Park. Miss Bessie Jennings and ilii. Pyfer of Brantford arrived on Monday and will spend the season at the former's cottage on Charles street, Mrs, H. Darrow, who has spent thei past month at Aberdeen, South Dakota, returned to her holno on Monday. She was accompanied by, Mrs. Harry Young and daughter, Mies Tilly, of Aberdeen, who will speed a month with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Eagleson. Mr, and Mrs. E. A. Sauder and daughter, Miss Betty, and Wilber Erwin. di Kitchener, accompanied by, Mrs, H. W. Erwin, who has spent the past six weeks with her daugh- ter, motored up on Sunday. Mr. Sander returned on Monday but the others will spend a few weeks with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. II. W. Erwin. Mrs. (Dr.) Elliott and lViiss Winni.' (red Elliott of Lucknow are spending a few weeks in the village with friends. Misses Marvel and Ruby Otto, Mary Knowles and Franey Rogers, all of Stratford, are spending a couple of weeks at Mrs. Green's, Mr. Geo. C. Green, Mrs. Green and Master Campbell of Drayton spent. the week -end with his mother, itIrs. Green. The following from The North- wich (Eng.) Guardian, refers to the tutarriage of IVIr. 'Phomas Hewitt, brother, of Mrs, E. Heard, which took place on June 11th : "Considerable interest was evinced, in the wedding, 0111011 took place at; St, Helen's Parish church, North- wick on Wednesday afternoon of Mr. Thomas 1-iewitt, eldest sone of Mr. and Mrs, Hewitt of Seacombc, and ]Miss Daisy Robinson, youngest daughter of IDe. and Mrs. J. Robin- son of the lied Lion Hotel, Marston. The bride is exceedingly popular in the v11Ia.ge. in which she hag lived for some years, whilst her parents, who are held in the highest esteem, have prominently identified themselves with the social life of the district, and have also workeif-e'nthusiasticai- ly for, patriotic and charitable ob- jects. The bridegr:ooh, w 11 o enlisted at ilio-c0muneticeinent 0f the war, has seen considerable ser- vice in France, and was only demo- bilized a fete weeks ago, His father 18 a captain on a coasting vessel. The bride, who was given away by her fattier, was attired,, in a gown of dosi•r ]ettct silk, with 1 au overdress of silk net, trimmed with silk leen and, mother-of-pearl and loope 01 roses, wilt( a wreath and veil, Slits carvied a choice beetled of iris, ros- es end fern, and wore a gold brooch; (continued 'on page 1, '001, 3),