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The Clinton News Record, 1919-9-18, Page 1linton News -Record. No. 2111 401hYear CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th, 1919 THE HOME PAPER to The News -•Record? It will be sent to Are You aSubscriber Cents the end. of I9I9��� forty • Watch 4our9cket We have a watch for every pocket, watches you can depend on to give you the time 5ttted in 01d, Sold 'Ned, dilver aid 5fiekle ` asge We have the new up-to•date goods suitable for all A large stock to select from. " W. ,�E. ,�Eellgar few'uelet ana Optician - - - Clinton ISSUER OF MARRIAGE LICENSES, The Royal Bank of Canada HEAD OFFICE, MONTREAL, 'vesesee LONDON, Eng., NEW YORK, BARCELONA, Spain Princess St. E.0 oS William St, EzE Plaza de Cataluna 6 -41.120111111111 With our chain of 5.55 Branebes throughout Canada, New- foundland, the West Indies, Central and South America, we ofiera complete banking service to exporters, importers, man- ufacturers and others wishing to extend their business in these countries. Trade enquiries are solicited. Consult our local Manager or write direct to our Foreign' Department, Montreal, Canada, Capital paid up and Reserves Total Assets over $30,000,000 $420,000,000 ...vim,... 1 INCORPORATED.1855 . • FI1E a�I :' MOLSONS BAMi .....z Capital and Reserve $8 800,000 es Over 00 Branches The Molsons Bank oilers you a safe and convenient depositary for your money, and allows yop interest on same. Theme of cheques obviates carrying sums of money when paying accounts. Moreover such payments cannot -be disported. Over 100 Branches throughout Canada give the best possible attention to the banking requit•ements of any Molsons Bank sus. totems. H. R. Sharp, Manager, Clinton Branch READY-TO-WEAR CLOTHING 1 he s Morrish Clothing Co, ORDERED CLOTHING The Very Suit You. Want is Here That's one big advantage of coming here for a suit Our stock is so com- plete in assortment of styles and -range of value that no matter what style of a suit you have in mind or what price you want to pay, you are al- most certain to find it here. Men's Suits $i0.00 to $50.00 Bogs' Suits $5.011 to $22.50 a* �1v 1ilenttut% THE F OflRJSH CLOTHING CO. Motto "A Square Deal for Every Man." THE LOCAL MARKET. Wheat $1,98. 7 0 is 5o. a Barley $1,16. Butter 50e,. Eggs 50c to 51e, Live liege $18,25. Dried Apples lbs, ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED. Mr. James Reid of Stanley an- nounces the engagement of his daugh- ter, Margaret Ruth, to Mr. Harold Stanley Graham, son of Mr. and Mrs., James Graham of Goderich township, The marriage will take place quietly the early part of Octo- ber. MARRIED, IN CLINTON. A quiet wedding took place at Wes- ley parsonage on Thursday afternoon last when the Rev. D. N. McCamus united in marriage Miss Elsie May Millar, only daughter of Mr. Thos. Millar of Londesboro, to AIr. James Armand McCool, son of Mr. Wm„ McCool of Hullett, Miss Lily S. `Brunsdon and Mr. W. R. Vodden were the witnesses of the marriage, BROKE HER ARM,• We are sorry to report ithe serious accident which befell Mrs. Trouse, while at the home of her- daughter, Mrs. G. Cooper„ Mrs. Trouse was unfortunate enough to fall down the cellar stairs, breaking her arm, . as well as suffering other serious in- juries. Under the good care of her daughter we hope i'or a quick recov- ery. AMONG THE CHURCHES. Baptist Church Services morning and evening. The pastor's subject at the evening ser- vice will be "The Silence of Jesus." St. Joseph's Church Forty hours' devotion will com- mence next Sunday. The pastor, Rev. Fr, Hogan will be assisted by the priests from neighboring par- ishes. Salvation Army Special meetings. next Sunday. Har- vest Festival prayer yer meeting at 3 o'clock led by Capt. Jones and Lieut. Tait and at 7.30 Salvation meeting conducted by•Ensigu• Cook of Hamil- ton. 11'illis Church Rev, Mr. Hogg occupied his pulpit in Willis church at both services last Sunday. On Monday evening the Girls' Club met as usual, Mrs. L. Paisley took charge of the lesson topic no "Mission Work in Korea." Miss Hattie Greig contributed a sacred solo which was much appreciated. St, Paul's Church, Rev. Mr. Edmunds • of London preached both morning and evening last Sunday. On Wednesday evening the Girls' Guild Held their regular meeting. The programs tools the form of a de- bate on Prohibition. A ten -cent tea was served at the close. Next Sunday Rev. Mr. Charles of London will supply St. Paul's pul- pit. i Wesley Church Rev, Mr. McCarmus occupied his own pulpit last Sunday, preaching two very thoughtful and helpful \ser- mons. The S.S. committee is arranging for Rally .Day to be hold Sept. 28th. On the same date the church services are to be conducted entirely by women -preaching, choir work, usher- ing, etc, On Monday evening the Epworth League entertainerf,the students from. the Model school, Collegiate and the School of Commerce. The rooms were thronged with the bright-eyed boys and girls and those in charge of the 'entertainment felt well re- paid for their efforts, Capt. R. Ir- win gave a very spicy and also in- spiring talk, Rev. Mr. McCamus spoke some fitting words of welcome and R, E. Manning, Miss Ward, Miss Stephenson,, Miss Plewes, Miss Ruby Wise, Miss Higgins and kr. Andrews also•contrtbutecl to the program, •af- ter which a contest was entered into and refreshments were served. Ontario St. Church Rev. Air, Anderson took occasion in his sermons last Sunday to itn- prjess his hearers with . the Impor- tance ,of the coming referendum on prohibition, on October 20th. On account of the arguments put hp by the Citizens' Liberty League, in 'op- position to the retention. of a pro- hibitory law; Mr. Anderson laid stress on points that would offset these argunronts. 'iSa choir render- ed suitable music which added to the helpfulness of the services, Next Stuiday the 5,5. anniversary is to be Zieid. Rev. Mr. Anderson will give an illustrated sermon to the Sunday school scholars at the morning service. The regular meeting of the Hp - worth League was bold. last Monday evening. Next Monday special ar- rangements•are being inade for the antertainmcnt of the Seaforth Ep- worth League and also the students of town who Ieave shortly to to- sume theft studios at Toronto TEni- vereiby, About one hundred and twenty-five special guests are ex= pectad, All young people of the eoe- grogetlort dto lasffeel. A goeel birlfe fall all la aselirtid, BACK AT STARTING POST, Mr, Joyner is moving from Little England the house on Victoria street recently occupied by Mrs. Me. Neil, This is the first house Mr. Joyner occupied in Clinton when he came out from England fifty years ago. FUNERAL OF MRS., NOBLE. The funeral of the late Mrs, J, Noble of Clinton took place : on Thursday afternoon. The services were conducted by the Rev. S. E. McKegney and the pallbearers were three sons and one • son-in-law : W, T., James E, and John Noble and IL M. Jackson of Stratford. Amongst those from•a distance who were present for the funeral were : Messrs, J, Grasby of Morris and 0, Grasby of Blyth.. The family desires to express their sincere thanks to the .friends and. neighbors for the kindness and sym- pathy shown them in their sudden bereavement. LADIES' BOWLING TOURNAMENT Talking about pretty sights—the flower exhibit isnot the only place where beauty reigns. . On. Saturday afternoon, September 13th, the howling green presented an animated scene of extreme interest to many of our citizens, when the Iady bowlers of town contested in some well, played games for prizes offered to the winning rinks, Mrs. Malurchie was skip for the rink winning first place, Mrs. Sharp's rink stood second and Mrs. Axon's rink was third. To those who were watching, the game the enthusiasm and skill of our lady bowlers made a strong, appeal and one felt that here was. one more instance where equality, of men and women was in evidence. THE FLOWER SHOW. Clinton's Horticultural )Society 1111s an important place in the ac- tivities of Clinton and a great deal stands to its credit in the matter,of making our town ap lace in which our citizens take pride and which ottr visitors admire. Their annual exhibit of bome- grown flowers is lookedeforward to with considerable interest. This year the display was made. in the premis- es of Mr. Stothersy Agricultural re- presentative for the district, on September 12th and 13th. To the looker -in, on the afternoon of the first day of the show, there was presented a busy scene, as u the many beautiful plants •and cut flow- ers were being arranged. by elm lady directors of the Society', ')'hese were brought from the various homes and gardens by Mr. Cuningliame and Mr. T. J. Watt, the latter. very kindly giving helpful service in the use of his horse, as well as his own untiring energy, When • the work of the committee was finished, • one sate a bower of beauty which would do credit to a mudh .larger centre than Clinton can claim to be. One feature of interest is the ac- tivities of the horticultural Society, is the large number of men who spend tone, money and energy in flower culture. A gentleman, who was a resident of Clinton for a short time, said he had never before, in any place where he had made his home, known so many busy men,, who had time to spare from the business of money -making to admire God's han'nv dl I Ic i o n nature and to think k it worth r th their while. to }pond their toil in the pursuit of beauty found in flowers, The ;largest display at the exhibit was in asters and gladiolus—the lat- ter being special premiums of the Society this year. A rare exhibit was a grape -fruit plant, owned by Mr, Cuninghame, on which were hanging some real grape fruit. Last year. some marmalade was made from the fruit of this plant. Another interesting exhibit was a wax plant owned by lylr. ID, Carter which is 40 years old, the stem, l of which, •11 unwound, would stretch one thousand feet. The prizes awarded by the judges were given only to amateur growrers. of, flowers and were as follows : Asters -1st, Mrs. G. D. McTaggart, 2ntl, J. Rands, 3rd, F. Dickson Gladiolus -L. 'I:. Manning, Percy Couch ; Cosmos—Miss Southcombe,.. Mrs. King, Mrs. (1howen ; Pansies— Mrs. R. E. Manning ;; Phlox—Mrs, Gaudier ; Sween Peas—MMfrs, Gandier, Mrs, Jenkins, R, It, Manning.; Gore aniums-Mrs. W. Jenkins, Gordon Johnson ; Geranium Seedling—Mrs; J. Gibbings ; Tuberoes Begonia—J. Rands, Mrs, W. Jenkins ; 'Begonia— Mrs. J. Gibbings; Snapdragons— Mrs, G, McTaggart, Mrs, Gandier ; I'atiehoe Plant -Mrs. Wigginton ; leoliage—John McIntosh, Mrs, J. Rands ;, Ferns—Miss, Soitheotithe„ Mrs. Gordon' Cuninghame ; Palms-- Mts., W. T•loss, Mrs. Ci, McTaggart ; Novelty : Wax plant—G. Carter. ; Compa Hula-41te.:3avilte. Two days of activity, interest anti pleasure were finished oft by an auc- tion bf the crit ftowore en Saturday night, the proceeds of whicki • *bee donated teethe Girls' Auxiliary and conte beantfiwl beeilete 41ere cert l,cer tele :diel; lei tiie lejtlletee1. CLERGYMAN HONOURED, Before leaving his charge at Paisley fcI his new ohargv at Port Burwell, the Rey. L. W. Diehl, son-in-law of Mrs. McGarvtl of town, was pre- sented by his, congregation with a purse of money and by the 'citizens of the town with a handsome club hag and complimentary address from each. Mr. Diehl has been rector of the Anglican church at Paisley for a number of years and was popular with all classes of citizens. DOLLARS TO COPPERS. 'It pays to advertise. •A great many people do not need to be told that, they've proved it for themsel- ves. One such, a buyer whom • we could name, the other day told The News -Record that a competitor had hired an auto and had gone all around the country. looking for plums. He procured a lot of fruit, of course, plums have been a good crop th s season., "But," said the buyer, "I inserted au advertisement in The News -Record• and on the strength ,of that got: as many plums as my competitor, while his expen- diture.was. dollars to my coppers," FUTURE TEACHERS, On Monday's trains a number of the girl graduates from Clinton Col- legiate, left for Normal training schools to finish tlio last year. of pre. paration for the important work of teaching, to which„they intend de- voting their. energies. Miss Berta Jackson, lVliss Edith Stirling and Bliss Lola Hudie are go- ing to take their training in Strat- ford Normal while Miss Jean Lind- say and 1Vliss Doreen • Stephenson have been entered at London Nor- mal, We bespeak for all these young ladies a successful year at Normal and a future career of much useful- ness. REAL ESTATE CHANGES. If movement in real estate is en indication of prosperity, Clinton bears marked indications of a rising tide.. A number of properties changed hands this week. Mrs. DonaldKennedy u purchased the cottage on leattenbury street -vest owned and occupied by Mr, F. Gibbs, Mr. Gibbs in turn purchased Mr. Eckmier's property on Princess St. and Mr. Eckmier has bought the house on Queen street occupied hy Mr. Robert Mennel. - ;ler, Lovett has bought from 11Jr. Lowery the house on Rattenbury St. that was occupied by his mother be- fore she removed to North Bay. Air. Lovett has plans for renovation and enlargement which will make his new purchase a very desirable residence. Mr. Higgins, who has been occupy- ing the MoCorvie property oe Iluron street, has purchased a1Trs. nogg - ridge's house on Ontario street, 'Chis is a•fine property and should make a Very desirable home Inc Mr. Hig- gins and family.' MOTOR ACCIDENTS, This week there are several acci- dents to report which befell local Motorists : Mr: J .. W. Nediger, who was mot- oring a party to Preston one day recently, found, on reaching a point $onic distance this side of that place, that his machinery refused to act, with the result that the party had to be towed to Preston and Mr. Ned- iger had to have recourse to the rail- way in order to return home. AIr. J, H. Paxman's s car happened with a misfortune turning turtle as it was being driven by some young men on Sunday evening last.. A very serious accident, and yet nob so much so as it might have been because no one was fatally in- jured, was that which occurred on Sunday afternoon as Mr. Roy Plum - steel, steel, acconipanied by his wife and his father were about to cross the railway track at the London Road crossing. A light engine was run- ning west and although Mr, Plum - steel -slowed his motor and looked east and west to sec if the track was cloak, he could not sec the advancing engine because of standing freight cars, which reached from .the elevat- or to within a very short distance of the crossing. The driver of the engine claims to have given a warn- ing signal a moment before, but any motor driver knows that such a stig- ma]. would eerily be drowned by the noise of his own mgtor engine. This crossing is a dangerous enc and many travellers have feared an accident at this point. The engine struck Mr.. Plumeteel's car with such force, that all the fu - mates were thrown out. Mrs. Fiume steel had her Dollar bone broken and was otherwise ; badly shaken and bruised and is still suftering severely, while her husband hall two ribs (Tee- tered and his knee eau injured. Mr. 71. Pltunstecl was thei most fortun- ate, escaping with ,on,le a few minor hruilscs The 'Mends of the family ex1 tress sympathy, The auto was almost completely wrecked. Dr. ,.7, Wace, Sps now coupe also figured in the casualty list dee, day last Week, *WOW it lied to be sent to the hese/tri) ter'Ma aifteee GIRLS' AUXILIAIRY, The following is the financial re- pgrt'of,411e. Girls Auxiltary;i, from 1Vlarch 1st to Sept., lst, 1019 : Receipts Fees $ 3.00 Sale oh paper 45.22 Hospital Tea 60.25 Easter Tea. 21,40 Banquet 50.00 Peace Da,y Celebration 190.98 Expenditures , Easter Tea $ 6.011 Banquet 14,45 Paper Collection 9.50 Peace Day Celebration. 31,75 Express 'and Sundries 5.80 Sterilizer for Hospital 57.50 Donation I to Hospital 00.00 Balance on hand 185.80 $372.85 A JOLLY TIME Last Friday evening about fifty young people, members of the Young Ladies' Bible Class and the Young Men's Bible Class of Ontario street church, took their way to the river flats behind Mr, W. Jackson's resi- dence and there set themselves to the enjoyment of one of the most pleasurable outings of the season. A bon -Ore was built, a black pot produced in which were prepared the "hot dogs” which were to serve as part of the menu, for the meal around the fire. Marshmallows roasted at the end of long pointed sticks in the same good bon -fire, peaches eo serve as both meat and drink, completed a repast that mak- es the partaker feel "it is good to be here." Games in the moonlight provided an outlet for all the exuberant spir- its of the party and all wended their way home in seasonable time, vot- ing this to have been, indeed, a jolly outing.. LITTLE LOCALS. Mr., Roy Ball, whose, photograph studio was gutted by fire in the early summer, has resumed business in the old stand. Miss Leona Nediger has been nom- inated as a candidate in the Free Press Battle -Fields Tour contest. Mr. Donald McDonald moved this week to his house on Isaac street and A'Ir, ie. Smith has moved into Mr. McDonald's house on Raglan street. Miss Amy Howson has been beau- tifyineteher house with a fresh coat of white paint, The stores occupied by Rowland's Hardware, McI{own'} Harness and Ilellyar's Jewellry establishments are being treated to a fresh coat of paint, Mr. Baker being. the artist, '1he plot of ground at the depot which is being put into :form and promise of beauty by the Horticul- tural Society is about ready to re- ceive its summer house, which has been built Inc the purpase by the president of the Society, Mr. Boeck., The seeding has been done and a bed of bulbs prepared so that next year we can promise ourselves a beauty spot to gladden our eyes as we detrain at Clinton depot. The Women's institute wile hold their September meeting on Thurs- day of next week at the. home of Mrs. Kaiser, at 3 p.m. Mrs. Pax - man will take the topic on "Books We Should Read," THE DECORATION SERVICII. $372,85 The einnual decoration ceremony at the graves of departed brothers, con- ducted by the Society of Oddfellows, was of special and, memorable inter- est this year. On Sunday afternoon the members of Clinton Lodge assembled at two - thirty at their lodge room and form- ed i❑ procession for the route march to the cemetery, Each member car- ried a beautiful baguet of flowers and the band led the -parade, playing suitable hymos, After reaching the cemetery the graves of the twenty-six depam Led members were sought and a doral •aributo placed on each, •.to the ac- companiment. of a suitable ritual ser- vice. What lent special emphasis to this particular occasion was the memorial service in correction with it, which was conducted by_elev. Capt. McKeg- ney in memory and fu honour. of Bro. Hurray Draper whose body Iles ov- erseas, having died a hero's death in defence of our Empire. Strange to say Mr. Mcitogney was on. the same field of battle, when the dead and wounded were being brotight in, filling the sad (lute of searching for his own brother, who, 1181 been killed hi the same battle, The beautiful day, the restful earn of out well -kept "God's Acre," the inspressive services• conducted so sym- pathetically by those ie charge, made Decoration Day of 1919 one of memorable interest and thought-pro- voking influence, The names of the departed members on whose graves were placed the flor- al memento were as follows Harvey Davis, W. Muir., W. Foster, Thos. Newmabdll, D. 13, ICenuedy,, le. Heywood, It, Stoneham, Jobe Smith Wm, Fester Thee, Jackson Edward Grigg, Matte ltattenbury, Thomas Walker, A, H. Alanmiitg, Joseph 1#iddleaonibe, John Oallattder, Thos. Leven, Darold Steep, 0, 0, Marco, John Hunter, II 13, ICttr, W. It Slmpbon, Wrn, MMinitel, 'Alf. Barge, f'Aa s. Wiieatleyy J. f,l, iJOWIt) , 'IIIANKSGIVING• DAY. Monday,Oct 18t h, has beenfixed by the Government as Thanksgiving day for the Dominion, • TI11E W,P,S. The annual meeting of the Women's Patriotic Society will be 11011 in the council chamber on Friday, Sept. 26111, at 3 o'clook, As business of importance has to be dealt with all the members are urged to be present.: MARRIED IN TORONTO. Miss Almiretta Cook, or as, her, Clinton friends best know her, "ltetta," daughter of Mr, Thomas H. Cook of Queen street, Clinton, was married on Tuesday of this week in High Park Baptist church, Toron- to, oronto, to Mr. Ralph Rowley Hewson of Toronto, Since Mr. Ilewson's return from overseas, where he served at the Empire's call for four years, he has been employed with the Harbor Com- missioners of Toronto on their big scheme of harbor improvement for. that city. Mrs. Hewson is well known to Clintonians, having grown to woman- hood in our town, although she has been living for the last several years in Toronto: But she was a fre- quent visitor to the parental home and when visiting there, Wesley; choir had the pleasure of her assis- tance at filmes in the Sunday ser- vices. Mrs. Ilcwson is a soloist of ability, having been trained by Pro- fessor Schuck of Toronto, and being a member of the choir of the Church of the Messiah. Mrs. Ilcwson was married In her travelling suit of navy gabardine cloth with travelling hat to match, trimmed with nigger brown wings. The groom's gift to the bride was a handsome seal scarf. After the ceremony the newly; married couple left for a trip to Buffalo, Pittsburg and New York, On their return they will reside at 1251 Ring St., west, Toronto. WESTERN FAIR NOTES. Mr. John Stephenson took a trip to London on Wednesday to take in the sights of the Pair and also have a short visit ,with his son John, While. there Mr. Stephenson shook hands with Mr. J. W. Irwin, who al. ways has a cordial greeting for the friends he had made in Clinton when, a resident here, Other Clinton visitors were elr. and Mrs. Cuninghame who were glad to greet while there Rev. Mr. How- son and, Rev. Mr, Agnew, who were former Clinton pastors, but are now residents of Loudon. Mr. Albert Seeley was also a vis• itor to the fair. Mr. Seeley has not been in the best of health of late, and a little relaxation with freedom from work is the best tonic one can take. We noticed also Mr. Dave JDlliott boarding the train, with that happy look one wears when off for a day of freedom ,and fun. Mr. Rorke and his family motored to London on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Langford with Mr. and Mrs. Herb . Jenkins also chose Thursday as the day they favored the Fair with their presence. Mr. Robert Armstrong also was, there 'Thursday. Mr. J. W, Cook was there too and spent a good deal of his time ab the floral display. Alt exhibits sent by people fron our district were of interest to Cliu- Coni the ladiesespecially notieo- ans t1 ing the prizes won by Miss Elcoat of Brucefleld for China painting, BAZAAR OR MARKE'1. The ladles of Clinton and vicinity, intend holding a bazaar or market on, Thursday, Nov. Gth, in aid of the hospital fund, A meeting of the Executive com- mittees of the different societies aid. ing the Clinton General Hospital„ was held in the council chamber, on, Tuesday of this ewe* at 3,30 p. m, Mrs, W. Manning, ,president of the, hospital hoard,. occupied the chair. The reports that were presented with regard to the enthusiastic sup- port given by various organizations, to the hospital scheme, as well as the splendid service given by all concerned with the Hospital itself, were received with enthusiastic ap- plause and all felt encouraged to fur- ther, effort. It was moved by Miss Cuninghame, president of the Girls' Auxiliary, emended by Mrs. Brydonc,.president of.tho Women's Petribtfe Society, that the plan to hold a bazaar as •outlined above, be entered upon and the ladies bespeak for this enterprise the same. enthusiastic support from both town and surrounding country: wheel), in the past, has helped to make their other ventures so suecess- lul, Special appreciation was expressed, at the meeting of flee loyal enthus- iasm and successful efforts of the Girls' Auxiliary which has contribut- ed greatly to the helpful service the HospiDal has been able to give. In connection with, the Hospital we would like to mention that Wert Babies have beta born tivitiiilt its Walls since the (10ors opened Mold Mara 1st, Moral LoC.'At, lv,I yi ON U iii; iia