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The Clinton New Era, 1919-1-16, Page 1Established 1865, Vol. 53, No, 29 C L1 N T O N, O N T AR 1 0, THURSDAY JANUARY, 16th 1919, ' W. H. Kerr & Son, Editors and Publishers. All New /.4.1.4.41.0•1401.M41.9•10 Newfor $1.50 in Canada and $2.00 in U. S. Subscribers getNEra z�n�Zl Jan.1920 tcn+vWvd,www�•,av naw vvvvvvvvvvv Vvwv Always ,Reliable When troubled with only a recent cold, chronic Bronchitis or the dreaded "Hu," you will always,find REXALL CHERRY BARK COUGH SYRUP ill relieving and effective prompt � 'eC I? fl t ve in curing a cough. Sold by W. S. R. T'iC7 L Y IMS Phm. B. BEST QUALITY DRUG STORE THE REXALL STORE. CLINTON e.potouvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvWv vvvWwvWWVWWvvVVWvvv fine RoYa1 Bar* 41 OF CANADA Incorporated 1869. Capital Authorized $ 25,000,000 Capital Paid-up 14,000,000 Reserve Funds 15,600,000 rota' Assets 427,000,000 535 Branches With World-wide Connections Interest paid on Savings Deposits. R. E. MANNING, Manager . Clinton Branch INCORPORATED 1855 CAPITAL AND RESERVE $8,800,000 98 Branches in Canada A General Banking Business Transacted CIRCULAR LETTERS OF CREDIT BANK MONEY ORDERS SAVINGS DANK DEPARTMENT Interest Allowed at Highest Current Rate H. R. SHARP, Manager • Clinton i Ordered Itendy-to•9li'ear Clothing t lothing SPECIAL for Saturday 11_ II Boy's Overcoats tV1 Boys $5.50 Overcoats, Saturd ay Boys $7.50 Overcoats, Saturday Boys $12.00 Overcoats, Saturday 3.90 5.50 8.50 ThE Morrish Clothing c ;a. A square Deal for Every Man •c. %ranrlari,i ai .Sainte-I.skikeYssiss asneeseem .._. _...-. J • Try e New Era for Job Work in 1919 MAYORS OF C-LINTON COUNCIL STARTS TO WORK HURON BOYS ON FOR PAST 44 YEARS . HOSPITAL SHIP 1875-R, Callender. 1876-A. S: Fisher. 1877-S. Malcomson, - (part year,) W. W. Ferran, (part year.)- 1878-W, Or Searle, 1879-W. C. Searle. 1880-D, A. Forrester, 1881- " r, " - 18S2 " a " 1883- " " CI 1884- " " " 1885- ' 1886 -Dr. Williams. 1887 -Dr, Williams;, (part year.) ' -J. Whitehead, (part year.) 1888-J. Whitehead 1889-J, Whitehead 1890-W. Doherty 1891-Vt, Doherty 1892- . Doherty 1893-G. D. McTaggart 1894-R, Holmes 1895- " " 1896- " " (897-" " 1898-"' 1899 -Dr. J, W. Shaw 1900 -Tilos. Jackson sr. 1901. -Thos. Jackson sr. 1902- " " 1903- " " 1904-J, B. Hoover 1905-J, B. Hoover 1 1906-J• B. Hoover 11 1907-H. Wiltse 1908-1-1, Wiltse 1909-i1, Wiltse 1910-J, Taylor 1911-J, Taylor 1912-B. J. Gibbings 1913-13. J. Gibbings 1914 ----Fred Jackson 1915 -Fred Jackson 1916 -Dr. Thompson 1917 -Dr. Thompson 1918 -Dr. Thompson 1919-A, T. Cooper HURON PRESBYTERIAL The annyal meeting was held. in Willis 'Church on Tuesday. Forty mem hers were present. The year was very successful, Twenty-two Auxiliaris, five Circles reported 690 members and gave $4120. Eleven mission bands gave 6330. Fif- teen life members were added during the year. The Home Helpers gave $247. Seventeen bales valued at „961 were sent to Indinan's schools. Mrs. Larkin was elected tion. Pres„ Miss 11. L Graham, Secretary, Mrs, J. C. Greig Treasurer, Mrs. L. T, De' Lacey Mission Secretary, Mrs. Hamil- ton. Goderich, President, Mrs. Ross; of Londeseboro, was ap- pointed convenor of the Forwad Move- ment in recognition of the work of the Londeseboro congregation in su ort - New Cotnmittoas Appointed. --Monthly Grant Made to Band. Council met at 11 o'clock on Mon- day morning with Mayor Cooper in the chair noel . Reeve Ford, Comm,. chlor Paisley, Carter, , McEwen, Me- Murray,• Johnson and Langford prey- ent. The Huron Boys who arrived on the hospital ship Araguaya ares Pte. F, J. Cole, Clinton . Pte. G. M. Ma1nell, Auburn Pte, L. 13. Farmer, Centralia Pte, P. Turner, Dungannon Minutes of last meeting was read VETERANS MAKE APPEAL and confirmed, The first business was the Strik- - ing Contmitte for 1919 and the vote named: - Reeve Ford, Councillors Langford and Johnson. On nibtion of Reeve Ford end Coun- cillor Langford, Council adjourned un- til 6 0' clock at night, Council resumed business at 8 o'clock, with a Targe and select audi- ence,- and the report of the Striking Committee was presented by Reeve Ford and upon his motion and second- ed by Councillor Langford, the follow- ing are the Standing Committees for 1919 The first mentioned in each Com- mittee is Chairman, Street - ,Paisley, Ford, Langford, Johnson. Property -- Langford, Paisley, Mc - Ewan. Fire and Water -Johnson, Langford, McEwen. Cemetery - Ford, Langford, Mc- Murray. Charity -Ford, Carter, McMurray. Park -Carter, McMurray, Paisley. By-laws-McEwan, Carter, Paisley. Finance -McMurray, Paisley, John- son. Court of Revision Cooper, John- son, McMurray, Paislby, Ford. Special -Ford, Paisley, Langfore, Fuel -Paisley, Langford. illayor Cooper in his opening re- marks congratulated the new Board and hoped that all would be attentive to their duties. In his remarks he spoke on tile- matter of helping the returned soldiers; memorial for fallen soldiers; tate question that will conte up of a nett, public school and Collegiate institute; Road improvements; the question of tarvia; the connecting link between! the Council and Utilities Board; making beautiful the Cemetery; a conipensat- 'ion fund for Firemen; the coal and wood question; getting new industries and he.ipiug what we have; the matter of leaving the Wards represented on the.Councii board; thanked newspapers for ,informing the citizens of the work done by Coined; the work of the present committees. If the new May- or's program is anyways near carried -out the Council of 1919 will, be a busy one, Communications, Sick Children's Hospital, Toronto, asking for grant, rttg Miss Fingla:nd. Children's Aid Society of Huron Cu. :asking for grant, Lieut.!&ul, W. J. Douglas, London, referring to machine gun captured by Corp. Miner, V.C.• Mr. Barry Bartliff, Fire Chief, resign- ing from Brigade on Feb. 111. On motion of Councillors Langford and Paisiey .the sum of $10 each was granted to the hospital and Children's Aid, The letter of Lieut. -Col, Douglas was fy'led. On motion of Councillors Johnson and Carter, the resignation of Fire Chief Bartliff, was accepted. Plays in Seaforth To -night. The intermediate O. H. A. hockey team plays in Seaforth tonight. May they bring home the "bacon," Painting and Paper -Hanging Neat and quick work 16 years Toronto exper- ience, avoid the spring rush by getting work done now. Don't remove your carpets, covering or pictu"'res, We have plenty of drop sheets. A. E. WOOD 81 Isaac Street 1919 Opens with a biz F 1 S H for us and fol vou. We weeki have hundreds of pounds of Beautiful Government Fish at Government Prices Fresh Haddock itt 15c• per pound ' Fresii Cod at 15C per pound Fresh 13. C, Salmon Qf 25 per Pound - Fhmon Haddie ;@ ®G` . Per Pound •, Fresh , Oysters. W T 0 n NEi L. THE HJ l Ft GRO'Clik, Phone Oft Canada Food' Board Lict tiSe f(tr S449S. Mayor Cooper reported that taxes uncollected is $1,018, and the names iOn motion of Reeve Pord and Count' cillor Paisley: That the Treasurer be. authorized to pay the Public School Board as requested the suns of $2500. until the estimates are passed, and thereafter up to the amount of the estimate -The motion carried, Cite Specific Cases of Reduction or Eli- mination of Pensions to Men Disabl- ed -Claims of Men More Pressing than Erection of Memorials of Stone orMarble. The following open letter from the Ontario Provincial Command of the G. W. V, A„ was forwarded to Sir Thomas White, acting Premier of 'Canada, by Capt. Rev. C. E. Jeakins, president, • to -day. Endorsed by tate executive of the Ontario G. W. V. A. and by the Brantford branch, it ap- peals for further consideration of the pension system and cities specific grievances. It follows: Brantford, Ont., Jan. 8, 1918 Sir Thus. White, K. C. M. G. Acting Premier of Canada, Ottawa, Can. • Sir: -It Is obvious that the peopl of the Dominion of Canada, with th peoples of practically . the whol world, are facing a period or trans! tion from one age to another, -It i the experience of all history," tin these transition periods are full of grave crises and far-reaching issues, The period upon which we now enter is fraught with unparalleled situa- tionsrwhich will call for the best qualities of heart, and mind, and hand, of which sten are capable, and which will need most wise leadership and- careful action. Not the least among the many pressing problems facing the Domin- ion of Canada is -That of the returned soldier Upwards of four hundred thousand of these men who have "held a rendezvous with death," will soon have returned to our shores. A grateful people acclainmed them when they left to tight for the free- dom of the world. A grateful people would still acclaim them as men who have done their duty, and would cheerfully support any legitimate measure of recognition of the great service these men have renderd to the state. ' In the fortunes of war it has hap- pe=ned that many returned men are prevented by , disability through wounds, ,etc., from providing suitable support for their families. This fact has been recognized by your govern- ment, which has undertaken to. re- imburse the soldier for any handicap under which he returns to 1115 usual calling. This is termed a "pension." Further it• has happened that many soldiers in giving their all have left behind dependents without any means of support save that pro- vided' under the pension schenme. Now, sir, it is Telt-and rightfully so -that the pension awarded to a returned soldier, or to the dependents of the unreturning brave, is, at the best, is some cases inadequate, in view of what our soldiers have given for Canada, and our cannon Chris- tian civilization. But when an at- tempt is made to reduce these en- signs, to cut them off entirely', and emphatic protest were tirade against such gross injustice. It has come to our knowledge that of late there* has been such reduc- ion and cutting off of pensions, not my of returned men, but of the de- endents of those men who have paid he supreme sacrifice. I beg respectfully to draw your. ;at- tention, as Acting Prince Minister, to the following concrete cases: Case 1-A soldier staving served in the C. E. P. for two years and six months, was returned to 'Canada, having been shot through the lung, and the lung practically gone. Ha received a pension of $74.00 per month. The pension this month, and with scarcely any warning, has been reduced to 519.00 per month, Case 2 - This man received injuries after two years and four months service, that two inches of bone had to be taken from his leg. He received a pension for himself, wife and three children at the rate of $36.45 per north. This has been reduced with o warning to $9.12 per month. His isability is not less, , but evert reater, his other leg being weaker n account of the extra and unusual ON FIELD OF WATERLOO COMPARISON OF FORCES Canadian Troops Rested And Had Luncheon on Ground of Napoleon's Last. Stand. The following letter was written. by Lieut, D. '6'. Biggins, a nephew' of Mrs; William Grahams, end R. B. Hig- gins, of town, Lieut. D'Arcy '0, Higgins, of the Canadian Headquarters Staff, writes as follows to his mother at 42 Rox- borough west: - Yesterday 1 had a most interesting trip in the signal's car, We left Mons about 10.30 a.m. and went via Waterloo • to Brussels, where we witnessed the magnificent reception given King Albert by the city -his first official visit since before the war. 1 think it ivas, without excep- tion, the finest sight 1 ever saw. We had lunch on the famous field. where Waterloo was fought 103 years ago, and it is one of the most inter- esting spbts I have seen. The most amazing points about the whole battle that struck one were the extremely short distance and the vast number of men involved, AREA OF WATERLOO (a) The whole area on which Waterloo was fought was less than twelve miles in circumference. e (b) Wellington's front line was e only three miles, along which 85,000 e troops were concentrated. (c) While the .battle was being s waged a distance of only 925 yards t intervened between Napoleon and were before the Council. t New Business. p On motion of 'Councillors Paisley t and Langford; That in view of the fact that the Huron Co, Children's Aid and Humane Society is an organization which benefits every municipality, in the County, we the council of the town of Clinton hereby recommend that the County Council be asked to relieve the individual and local municipalities by accepting the entire financial respon- sibility for this County organization, - The motion carried. hen motion of Cgitnciliors Carter and Johnson: That Reeve Ford and 'Cour- n cillors McMurray, Langford and Paisley d be a Committee to report regarding the g !matter of Mary Street drain outlet with o ver o consu a solicitor motion carried. Case 3--. pot t It ,-The strain upon ft. • By-law No. 1, 1'919, to appoint cer- tain officers, was read thtrae times and passed. The following were'appointed: Auditors-P.n Ca telotl and J, Wise- man, Board of Health -D. L. Macpherson. C,C,1. Board -W. Brydone. �Public Library -Dr. J. W. Shaw . Bylaw, No. 2, 1919, to borrow Cer- tain suns from Molson's Bank was read three tines and passed, On motion of Reeve Ford and Coun- cillor Langford: That we authorize tate Town Treasurer to mail a cheque for $25 on the last day of each month dur- ing 1919, to the Treasurer of the Clin- ton Band, as an expressions of the Coun ell'sAppreciation.--The motion carried Councillor Johnson reported - that 'tile questions of paying $25.00 to the Fire Chief was no good now, as no one Wants the job, with all the extra wbrk- of making 'reports of every fire etc, to' the Ontario Fire Marshall. The ques- tion will be looked into by the hire and Water committee, • On Motion of Paisley and Langford, the town will sell its soft coal to the farmers at $9,00 a ton at the rink. On motion of Councillors Johnson and 'Carter, Council adjourned at 9 p, 111. A soldier with two years and nine months service was, granted a pen- sion of $27.20 ped' month on account of his disability, , < Thispension cut in half and the man roprotested was the injustice of this reduction. He was re-examined and his pension - ceased altogether. , Case "4- A soldier with two 'years and nine months service was granted a pen- sion of $7.50 per mouth for dis- lability catisedi by woun •a in the head, His pension has now been cut to $5 per month. Case 5 A soldier with two years and 110115 months service was granted a pen- sion of $13,10 per month, on as-' count of injuries ;received, ile re- enlisted ween the .14, C. ID's' were. needed to train draftees and served for Several months. The army medical board again discharged ltim on account of the disability he reeeiVedi In France, The pension board examinedhima few weeks later and stopped 'h'is -pension altogether,, stating he dues not hate a pensionable disability Case 6 A mother whose son enlisted In Continued on Rage 6, Wellington, the two army comman ers. (d) 45,000 men were killed or wounded in seven hours lighting, of which 8,000 were French, killed in the attempt to take Hoguemont Farm, a very insignificant place de- fensively, but One of utmost impor- tance stragetically. These facts to me were very im- pressive, especially when contrasted with some of the great battles of this war, just finished. All sorts of relics of the equipment used for righting then can be seen at the little mus- eum near Lye. ' BUILT BY WOMEN d - Another place of the greatest in- terest was the Mound, built entirely by women. It took them seven years to complete their task, receiving only four -pence a day. The earth was all carried from surrounding fields in baskets, balanced on their heads. The Mound resembles a conical slag e e w d e e heap. It contains 165,000 cubi metres of earth, covered by nic green grass and surmounted by th English „Lion, carved in stone, thi being supported by ;a pedestal con taining 3,000,000 bricks. There ar 300 steps up the side, and the vie from tate top is' well worth th climb-Quatre Bras, Waterloo an Brussels- standing out clearly. The town of Waterloo is •thre utiles distant from the field, but th hattle was given the name because it was from there Wellington sent his reports. We went through the famous for- est of Brussels to Bois de Boulogne. We drove down the stain boulevard, put our car in one of the big hotels and walked down to the Petals de Ville, where we stood talking. Both of these buildings are very historic and represent the finest elt archi e t cture in Brussels. There were very few English ,officers in the. city and we being Canadians, were the cynosure of all eyes. .Bands were playing everywhere, the favorite being "Tip- perary." Everybody was dancing and having the time of their lives. After dinner i wentup to the second floor of one of the largest restaurants, where there were about 300 people. The moment they recognized me as a Canadian officer they gave three ringing cheers, to which 1 responded "Vive la Belgium." V e1 •i' WITH TEM CT:iCRCEIRS, • • •o•leer eeeeewemattraG •e,, , Baptist Church 11 a.m.-"The Marks of the Lord Jesus," 7 p.m. -"A Test of Discipleship." 5111410.1.1.11.14114142.011.1. OBITUARY e4r.s e+te4'-+ DAVID FORRESTER it is a pleasurable sadness to af- tempi to Write an obituary of anyone, but especially of a lifelong friend, One With whom one has been intimate,,, sharing his thoughts, ,aspirations, ideals, experiences, reverses and suc- cesses. 11 is occasions of this kind, but more especially the subject pres- ent to us that brings one sharp up against the complexity, the incom- prehensibility of our existence on this. planet called Earth. - Nobody has less to say about our advent into this life than ourselves. Absolutely powerless, we are simply the victims of accident. A considerable percentage never see the light, never draw the breath of life -a further considerable fraction. never emerge from the mewling and puling stage into accountability. Those that survive gradually lied themselves face to face with the struggle for ex- istence, which resolves itself in turn into the survival of the fittest. And in the contest a further paradox presents - itself -In that those apparently least. fitted for the combat, frequently emerge superior. The stunted, the in- firm, the crippled, the maimed, the un- imaginative, in their very defects pos- sess blessings, in immunity from temp- tation, they, wot not of -compared to, the woman of peerless form and beauty, or the man of vigour, brilliant intellect, talented', Appolonic in appearance, whose very Samsouian strength does. but increase his plasticity in the hands of Delilah. And then we reach the end; over which (save when all hope within us is forever crushed, and grin, black despair in full control rides ram- pant) we have as little control as with our advent. And through years of seemingt•y endless suffering and pain, or blotted out as in a flash; we go and 'ire no more seen,' The walking sha- dow has vanished -the poor player that struts and frets his hour upon the stage has played his part -the tale told by an idot, full of sould and fury signifying nothing, has been heard -and our mune if ever mentioned is referred to as ai memory; and we - are - no - more - "Vanity of vanities, saith the.• Preacher, all is vanity." David Forrester was born in St. Marys, Marcia 26th, 1849. He died Friday evening, Jaftuary 10th --a small blood -vessel in the head, gave way un- der some slightly abnorinal pressure, tend lie was dead, as it were in a mo - Ills early education was in St. Marys Grammar School. He read law in Jones & McDougall's office for two years. His father, Andrew Forrester, of Fife - shire, traced his descent to an English- man of that name, who was left in com- mand of a conquered district. The family moved in 1870,10 Mitchell, where David Forrester was engaged in ilax business. He came to Clinton in 1874 and continued here in the same business. He married Miss Elizabeth Aikens in 1875, by whom he had twelve children, nine sons and three daughters, of these, -Andrew Forrester in business in Hamilton, Frederick, a T. R. Dublin, David, on the hone farm;. and Ross and Roy fighting for our lib- erties on the blood-stained fields of Flanders, his eldest daughter Annie,. Mrs. G. Chidley, Ruing in Medicine Hat,.* and Helen, at home, survive him. His. son Frank gave up his life on the battle- field. David Forrester was no ordinary man. He had a keenintellect; ntelle ' ct above b v the e av- erage. He was well 'read for these' arts. He might be called an onan:iver- ous reader. 'i -le possessed the ability `o speak forcibly in public. He was, specially independent in thought and. ction. While he was an exempfitica ion of every boy and every girl that's. torn into this world being either a ittle Liberal or a little Conservative.. nd the hereditary trait would Ire- uently assert itself -yet he•never-falll- d to condemn in no uncertain manner riot he thought was corrupt in' the olittcal world, often being asked to peak on behalf of a candidate. He was Mayor of the Town for six years: lid in that position: gave great satfs- action. He was an authority on farm- ng, in which line his operations. were: onstderable, No sketch, however, ould be complete or anywhctre, sena;; Spdid it not mention "Dave' a• • an ortsman. Here he was in his element. Curling, law bowling, rifle shooting, etc„ it mattered not what; he wag al- ways "gime", To say he will be mtss- ed by its old-time chums more tiara they today Ydream e t f t o , is putting it mildly. He was a kind, Indulgent father, and a true friend. Requiescat- in pace, JOHN RANSFORD. -tJ- JAMES,$. MILLER Clinton was indeed shocked on Sat- rday morning when word was heard hat James S. Miller had died of in- ur-ies he received in Hamilton on F' a'. day, after the sudden death of the +d D. A. Forrester the previous ev tikfe' Mr. Miller had gone to Hamil' soling• previous Monday accompamr {tilt• the wife and bad secured entp' IIY its the yards of the Steel P' f'lftent fn' commenced work en F' 1113' and ftad The heavy wind bre rttiay morning, down and Mr, Mfiler, r0 some lambed ed hods cut by tl' " Cvt1S terribly bruin. was rushed to t4, ll'ospital and he died •�x- }!e lvas born in Hal- lett Tvvp,3. years ago and 30 years. ago married his bereft partlter, Louisa: MCLdughtln, 4 family -o, four -dough-. tura, Annie, (Mrs. Cantelon, Moose Jaw) ; 'Jennie, (Mrs, Barnes, "forontd) t Piga, of Toronto, and Cora •at lzolue . and - three $flits; • Ogle, of Goderich,, Edwin C., of Hamilton and William at hone, survive. The- deceased moved': . to town about 9 years ago after resfd»W Ing all his life on the Base Line, Ne was a member of the Summerhill' L. C' L. and the C. 0, P„ attended the gape. list Chu1•eh. The jyody was brought here. Saturday nj ti uneral was held on Tuesday afarnloone fwidei the auspices of the L. 0, L. Rev. Mtl, Contln;ted ou 4,age 6, a c w 11 St. Paul's Church Rev. Mr. Edmunds, of London, will preach next Sunday at both services. 'Communion will be administered! at both services. Ontario St. Church Rev. Mr, Agnew will preach at both serviceS. The evening subject will be "The Cry of the Soul for Heaven." Last Sunday Rev. Mr. Langford, one of the first preachers of London Confer t ence, preached anniversary sermons to large congregations, In the evening Wesley congregation were also present. In the absence of the President, Mr. Percy Wheatley' took the chair at the League onn..Monday night. Mrs..5. J. Gibbings sang a Solo and a number, of Juniors sang a chorus. Missionary Readings were given by Misses Plum - steel, i•lelen Ross, E.Wastnannand Mrs,, Downs, Pte. i•larold Biggins gave a very interesting account i,f his ex- perience in France. Wesley march. The Epworth League meeting on Monday etsening was in charge of the Patriotic and Social Cotnlnitte. Rev. Mr. Hogg g 'addressed file League and gave a very interestfitg'address, The, • musical part of 'tite.progranin WAS taken by the fallowing, Solo: -Mr. Lowe ,Instrumental solo -Miss Merle Moore; Recitation --Miss Daisy Nediger; Solo Mr .James Doherty, ' • After which Colonel Combe and d Major Shaw also addressed the League end an Address Was ,also,,given by our Pastor, Rev. A, E Jones, A guessing contest was also tit interesting item, after Which Iutteh was servval: 'b)' the 'League ntembars,