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The Clinton New Era, 1919-2-13, Page 1lstablislaed '1865, Vol. 53, Nb, 33 O L I N I' O N, ONTARIO, THURSDAY FEBRUARY, lath, 1919.:, W. H. Kerr & Son, Editors' and Irublioboro. All New ubscr ers get New Era until jan. 19211 6r' m O in Canada and '2 00 in V. S Okad~ao,dywoarovaavrivwkeovaaoPS,cara#Yo ow*,^taaewwVemveovaraiv+anftwo l'enact•osaccoo®a00000600laa9000 I - With the Medians r Always: >;` '�� 41,1 When troubled with only a recent cold, chronic Bronchitis or the dreaded 1eFlu," you will always find REXALL CHERRY BARK COUGH SYRUP prompt in relieving "anl efective•in curing a cough. Sold by W.. S. P.. Phrn. 13, BEST . QUALITY DRUG STORE THE REXALL STARE. ' CLINTON ovsovvvvvVVvvvvvvvsmisowywvvvvvVVVVWVVVVVN,/VVWWWV , w fihe RoYai_gapk OF CANADA Incorporated 1869. Capital Authorized .... w $ 25,000,000 Capital Paid-up 14,000,000 Reserve Funds 15,600,000 Total Assets' 427,000,000 535• Branches With World-wide Connections Intereston aid - a in s De osits. p S v g p R. E. MANNING, , Manager : Clinton Branch 111 INCORPORATED 1855 THE CAPITAL AND RESERVE $8,800,000 98 Branches in Canada A General Banking Business Transacted CIRCULAR LETTERS OF CREDIT BANK MONEY ORDERS SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT Interest Allowed at Higbest Curn nt Rate H. R. • SAAR€, Manager ' Clinton )•..t Wife/.•QnA••:t•• .1A.•f •„ CZ=_..c . s^rn. mains, - , 317 _— .S,21,3"..1.1., Cms,a' Clothing tesla-te.Wear Clothing c at Amiens Written by Lieut, S. Honey, M.M, D.C.M„ V,C, t t (Continued' from last week) ' boys, i was out most of the day on the Iritis having'a quiet chat and feast- iug on the quiet rural scenery,. After ie and Wrote ed near thebillets � tea the stayed st snore •letters. The days- Were long, it was quite light at 9 .p. in., but' -a great' number were getting ready for bed. Down at the end of the street the bugler sounded the 'regimental— everyone listened for what was to fol- flow -"the half hour dress, followed by the N.C.O.'s assembly. The N.C.O.'s were soon assembled and the 0.'C. gave us u five minute talk during witch time he said much, but the' most im- portant was the fact that orders called for a forced march which wouldn't be under twenty miles. We were to do our utmost to get every man through. Half .an hour to get the section out` to battle order—well, that's some request. However we were all on the spot when our Company Commander received or- ders to move off in column of route. It .wag. just getting dark. The villagers coming out of church saw us coming and lined along the road to wave a farewell. A bend in the road passed andwe were out of the village, The g roads were good, so the troops caught the step from the front and in a few 'minutes- had steadied down to that uniform swaying pace which helps so much to carry one along, Five minutes rest at the end of the first half hour for adjusting equipment, I etc., and after that ten minutes af- ter each 50 minutes march, was the order. It is a long hike under the best of conditions and battle order, darkness and a warm night don't help matters any. At 12 o'clock most of us were .hungry, but we knew that a meal was an impossi- bility, so trudged along. i always 1 made it a practice to keep a couple of hard biscuits 111 my equip- ment for emergency and fortunately had them to fall back on. No nat- er where the stopped, 1 loosened the equips ieut and lay flat on the road relaxing every muscle. It is wond- erful how refreshed nue will become in a ten minute halt. Many of the hoes, including myself, would Iv y.,and msleep when the "fell in" whistle sounded. Daylight f raid us an hour's march from our d•s111,.;11 11. and .t weary looking bunch; the last halt ��as ex- tended to 1 "r 20 mai III 1. allow the , dd stragglers i , catch up and at (415 a.m. we pulled in to a roadside camp, without having lost a 11131. The outer companies lost two each we were told. We had res h cl our destination. dere we found our destination and that WAS all; It: W.,s Ctunntencing t rain, We had no shelter, water or food. A party' of Wren were erecting tents :aril with our 'assistance they soon had quarters for the battalion. I got the section ino a tent, spread the rubber sheets and slept until breakfast was called. The field kitchens carte along Continued on Page 6. 75, pairs Men's Trousers well made, five pockets, belt straps, just the trouser for shop wear, cheaper than over- alls. While they last . $2.50 9 Men's Overcoats Brown and Grey. Your choice for • • • • . • $10.00 15 Men's Sweater Coats 117, Heavy Cotton to clear at 1.25 20 Men's Sweater Cots Assorted colors, wool and cotton mixture. Regular $4.50 and $5.00. Your choice for $3.50 The ClothingMorrish1 �,. A Square Deal for Every Man Tr�,b The New Era for Job ..Work in. 1919 Painting and Paper -clanging 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 pictures, We have plenty of drop sheets. A. E. WOOD 81 Isaac Street TWO WEEKS Our first shipment of sugar will arrive about February ,15th. For two weeks we will sell sugar by the bag at a Special Cash price. Ow- ing to the fact that large quantities of Sugar are be- ing exported daily we strong ly advise you to buy a bag while you can secure it. 1 W. T. ('NEIL THE .I1LIB GROCER. Phone .Ifs' Canada Food Board Licenser No. $-2495. Over the Teacups 6°Y5 111 $600110011•••eeses.11®®di•.at� Casualty lists Mrs., 3nwdeit'1vas, a -visitor at Exeterthis week, Mr, Rohertr Brown spent the iveek' etid int town, Mr; •l; Kennedy of. Wingliaut, was in town. on 'Tuesday. Mr. Chas, Connor, of Hotnilton, was intowu i week, eek. ti v Barrister Dudley Holmes, of Wing - Rant, was In town today. Mrs. Geo. Jackson returned front a visit in London this week. Mrs. Sheeley returned on Monday from her visit at Toronto, Mr, Oliver Johnston, .df Goderich, was in town on Wednesday. Mrs; Ross and Jean, are spending the week end in Goderich. Pte. Fred Thompson 'Was a visitor With l'Iensall friends last week. Mrs. Welsh returned Monday from a visit with her sou ht London. Mr, C. D.'Bouck and Miss lona were visitors at Stratford on Saturday. Mr, W. Brydone has been confined to his home this week; with a cold. We are glad to report that Fred. Wallis is improving slow, but•sure, Miss Pearl Glazier, ' of Wingham, home. spent Tuesday at the parental P Miss Manvnie Cluff, of Godericlh Township, spent Sunday with Mrs. R. J. Cluff. Nurse Annice Bartliff was visiting with old.friends at London during the past week. Mayor A. T. Cooper was at Stratford Tuesday attending the Good Roads Con vention. Layton Walker, of Goderich, has been visiting friends in town over the week end, Miss - McFarlane, of 'Toronto, is visiting at the hone of Mr. and Airs, R. Rowland. ;airs. I2,has. Hawke, of Tiverton, was the guest of Mrs. 'Thos. Trick during the past week. Miss.lda 'Teybutt, has been the guest of her cousin, Mrs, E. Sceuton, during the past week, Airs. (Rev. Dr,) Medd. o6 Exeter. spent" a. couple of dans the guest of ,tars. J. G. ;Medd, Councillor Bert Langford, was in Stratford on Tuesday t ling in the Good R"acts t',_,uveation, Editor J. J. Htniter, 4,1 tate Kincar- dine Reporter, nava The New Era a trier..ls call on Monday.. \l: label L f wuo,1, of Preston, I1o,ne tri nrleontt back her soldier I•rather, Pte. Charles Locawuod. Airs. May 15a ce McKinnon is t akin, part in a concert in tate North St. hodist Church, Goderich, next 1 Thursday evening. • Pte. Alex. Alclntyre who was in Lon- don during the past week. has got his discharge and has 'resumed Isis old, duties at the Clinton Knitting'. o. Mrs. C. E. Smith, of Seafitrth and Mrs. Fred nines, and sort of Mountain House, Idaho,. were visitors at the home of Mr. Thomas Mason last week. Mrs. Goodfellow, of Detroit, is vis- iting with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. D. McDonald,: We are sorry to report that Mr. McDonald is not at all well. Lieut„Jones, of the S. A. force, of town, and who broke her leg this win- ter is improving nicely. She intends to go to her home in Toronto Monday, Mr. 11. E. Rorke, D. D. G. M, for South Huron Masonic District, is hi Monkton tonight on his official visit. He was at Mitchell on Wednesday even- ing and at Hensall Monday. Mr. Earle D. Crich was out for the first time on Wedensday of this week after two months being confined to the house through illness. We hope he will soon regain his usual strength. St. Mary's Journal:— Mrs. Joshua Thompson is expected East this Spring to visit with old friends and relatives in this district. She has been' with her daughter, Mrs. Pringle, in Vancouver for some time, Mrs. W. L. Peffers, of Auburn, who has been attending the celebration of her daughter's silver wedding, that of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Townsend, of Tuckersmith, visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Medd, before re- turning home, Mrs, Wm. Jervis who has been at the hone of her daughter for the past two -weeks, is now feeling better after her fall, and Inas returned to her home on the London Road. Her many friends are, pleased to know that she is able to be out again. Lieut. Will. Doherty, M. C., who went overseas and joined the Imperial Artillery and saw service on nearly all the battle fronts, was calling on old friends during the past week. He was wounded twice. His old friends were certainly glad to welcome him back. Mr. J. W. Greene, agent for the Mail & Empire, was in town this week, look- ing up subscriptions. His eldest son, Carl, Was killed in, action in September 1916, leaving a good position on the Cobalt Daily Nugget, to answer the call of his King and Country. Last Thursday's Globe had the'foi- lowing item of interest: --The marriage of Mr, Newton Wylie and Miss Hop- kins, daughter of Mr. Hopkins of Hot Springs, has been arranged to take place on St, George's Day, April 23. The bride -elect is very young, in fact is Just out of school. DIED Pte. W. J. Rowe, Exeter, ILL Pte, W, E. Jeffrey, Exeter, HURON BOYS HOME Sergi. Rivers, Exeter. Pte. Haines, Wingham. Pte. SangsteP, Hensall. Spr. Stewart, Seaforth. Pte. Smith, Clinton. ' Gr, Aikenhead', Hensall, , Sergt. Bissett, Goderich. Pte. Hoffman, Wingham. Pte. !vers, Dungannon. Pte, Southheard, Exeter. , Pte. Snyder, Brussels, Cadet Earl. Corbertt, Wroxeter, Pte. L. Burling, Blyth, Pte. E. Cowan, Blyth. Pte Roy Emiegh, formerly of Blyth. Pte. Wm. Scott, Blyth. L. -Corp. J. Youngblut, Goderich.. Pte, S. Freeth, Goderich, Pte, B. Smith, Goderich. Pte. Frank Shannon, Goderich. Pte. Chas. McArthur, Goderich. Pte. Benson, G Bell, l ode 1rich , Ben Gr. 11. Pentland, Nile Pte. Geo. Mane!, Nile Pte. W, fi, Beattie, Goderlch Corp. J. T. Boardman, Wingham Pte. J. G. Britton, Clinton Spr: W. 11. Cook, Brussels Pte, S. N. Edwards, Belgrave Pte. G. 13. Kelly, Setiforth Pte. R. S. Moore, Dungannon Spr. G. IvIcNevin, Goderich Pte. G. A. Rutledge, Auburn Pie. A. Stratton, Wingham L. -Corp. S. L, Young, Goderich 041000081©tSd.bm0cxry•4ote614* tv W11:11 '1'Nw Callll(C11MS. a! a b a,3'3'3t%tvtat CWirJ 01819OR9rhti5,�, Willis Church Next Sunday morning a response to an appeal to 1ntercessiuu on behalf of treneral Conference. In the evening special praise service based 'upon the hymn "Abide With Ale." 'the Huron Presbytery met in Willis 1 11nteli u;i Alutldat, St. -aura Church 1.111I,n Prater service will be held nt . t'edue da•. evening in St. Paul's tlhur-,i. rev, A. E. Jones will be p,. t.,,,t'. ,i ly s_.onm'tnion will itt •idntinister- e.1 at 1; • 'eh'..k niornin; service. Rev. Canon 11111 in ch4r'e morning and evei.ing. PATRIOTIC SOCIETIES WILL RE -OPEN HOSPITAL Meeting on Friday ,Afternoon Decided This Important Question,—Board of Directors will be Named Right Away. Ontario Street Church The Ontario Street Church Metho- dist league Will hold their anniversary service on Sunday February 16th. Rev, H. 1. Urea, of Kincardine, one of the leading Methodist preachers will be the speaker both morning and even- ing. The League service last Monday night was under the direction of the Missionary Department with (Rev.) Mr. Agnew in the chair, Miss M. Judd and Maud Wiitse gave readings on "Missionary Work in China," Baptist Church ' The morning service beginning at t t a, nt„ the Pastor will take for his subject:—"Prayer and Our Attitude Toward God," the Forth sermon on "Prayer." and "Special Prayer for Peace Conference." The evening service beginning at 7 p. nt„ the subject will be "Christ"— The Lone Man." On Tuesday February 45th the An- nual Sleigh Ride for the Sunday School and supper will take place, followed by Annual business meeting. Wesley mural, There was a very good attendance at the Missionary meeting in the Lea- gue Monday night, Mrs. Jones gave a very comprehensive and instructive paper on Africa, and Miss Mildred Un- man sang "One Sweetly, Solemn Thought" in splendid voice. The young people are becoming enthused over their missionary givings. • The annual mid -winter treat for the children of Wesley Sunday School will be given next Friday night. Hot Sup- per will be served at 6 o'clock after which Mr. S. 13. Stothers, of the Agri- cultural Department will show some splendid new moving pictures. Next Sunday a season of intercession will be held at the morning service for the Peace Conference, that their de- liberation may result in the establish= ment of a World-wide peace of a just and permanent foundation, The Pas- tor's subjects will be: A. M.—"God Calls Abraham," P. M.—"God makes a Covenant with Abraham." Medicine Act to Change Although he- declined to intimate what the changes would be, Mr, J. D. Flavelle, chairman of the Ontario License Board, said that the coition. plated changes in the Proprietary and Patent Medicine Act Would be satin• factory from their standpoint, 30 it at _ to tt * #' * * '3 tt 3 3 9F H. W, C. A., NOTES • ` r 13y tt vote of 63 to 7 the meeting 00 Friday, afternoonbheld by the ladies of the town and vicinity decided to take over the Clinton Hospital and re -open that Institution 35 S006 as possible, . , The Council ,�i,unber was crowded when Mrs W. Brydone, President of the Women's Patriotic Society, called the meeting to order, and stated the reason why the meeting was called, A letter was read from the Directors of the Clinton Public Hospital re,tlfie tak- ing of the hospital over by the ladles. Dr, Shaw, President of the Clinton Hospital, addressed the meeting, and heartily. recommended that the ladies take over the Hospital and open it at once; some changes night be needed and some equipment , but the hospital as it stood was In excellent shape, The Dr. stated "that half the unity that the ladies have had during the past four years, will ruff the hospital.” It would be a great benefit to both Clinton and the surrounding townships and could be filled all the time. in answer to a query the Dr. stated, that Dr. Gunn kad placed the hospital at $2,200, or would rent it at $20 a month. Dr. Gandier took up the question with reasons• why the Hospitalrtal should be opened—(t) in the recent "flu" outbreak; (2) the taking of patients, suddenly ill to outside hospitals; (3) a'good advertisement to the town; (4) other towns were.takiug up the ques- tion, and if hospitals were opened, Clinton's territory would be cut off. His reasons why the management should be changed—(1)private enter- prise never have the 'whole -hearted support of the community; (2) people look' towards the hospital as an in- stitution for gain by the doctors; (3) -ivate hospitals cannot ask for con- 1.ibutiou of linen and supplies; (4) and hospital must depend on its rates to make ends meet. But if run by the ladies a great deal of the outlay can be made up by the various societies. Dr. Gandler stated that the work for the hospital would not be half the work as the patriotic work called for during the war. ile quoted very conservative fi- gure.', to show that the hospital would Pay for itself; and patients for opera- tions vy+"1111 receive much better atten- tion at the hospital where all the cou- t idences Vere. .sirs. [try/lone stated thatthe two Patriotic i''tic S.,cietie. here had rais,:d over :,nous ;)r. �', W. Thompson stated that he was in hearty acenrd,avitit the opening 1 the hospital again and it was a f'reat credit to Dr, 111111n when he opened it in the town id Clinton, Ile advised that it be 'pined as soon as. ,possible:. and her could not see• where it would be any great financial undertaking ,and it should practically. pay for itself frnpt Thal first, It the Huron Co. Council was to build •t Aleninrial Il1ipltal it should be built herd as it was the cen- tral part of the Ctiunty, but at pr,eseut it would be to the benefit of the pe.,p12 of this community to have the hospital opened. • Reeve Ford when called upon to tell what the County" intended doing, stat- ed that a Special 'Committee- had the question in hand and would report at the June session. He advised however that the ladies form a strong Committee so that if the hospital was gone on with Clinton would be able to make claim for tate site of the hospital. "We have the besr of water" the Reeve stated, and the town is in the central part of the County. Rev. A. E. Jones and Mayor A. T. Ceoper voiced the sentiments of the previous speakers, that a hospital was needed here and should be re -opened right away. Dr. Thompson in speaking again stated that the County of Bruce paid far in advance_ to the hospitals in the County than did Huron, which had passed only 81,000 to be divided be- tween the hospitals at Goderich and Wingham. He thought Missionary work could be done in getting a bigger in- crease from Huron County Council. The following motion by Mrs. W. D. Fair and Mrs, W. Manning was un- animously carried by a standing vote: That this meeting of all the Women's Societies of Clinton, here assembled believe that it would be a Patriotic and beneficial duty on the part of the Huron County Council to erecta Me- morial in honor of Ole soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice in the lite war. That the idea of the memorial taking the shape of a hospital, is a good one. The notion that brought the im- portant question to a head was ih- troduced by Miss W, O'Neil and Mrs, A. T. Cooper:— "That the Ladies of Clinton and vic- inity rent the Clinton Hospital for one year; to be opened as soon as possible l and assume complete control." Ballots were distributed and when they were counted it was found that the notion had a majority' of 56,.the vote being 63 for and 7 against. With the passing of the notion only led to another important question, "Who would be on the Directorate" and after much discussion a motion by. Mrs. W. D. Pair and Mrs. E. Monroe —"That two representatives front each Society from town and Townships be nailed for a Nominating 'Committee, they to appoint the Board of Direct- ors. ' irect-ors." The motion carried and the local Societies will appoint their represent - The following societies shipped last Week, through the Clinton Branch of Huron Co, Red 'Cross and C. W, C. A. to Toronto for Serbian Relief, three bales of'goods valued at $150: Unity, 22 garments. More Clinton Boys Home PTE J. L, SMITH; Pte, Smith, who enlisted with the 16,1st 13Jtttl., slipped into town .quietly offthe late 'train Saturday evening, owing to being able to make close con- Itectiot at Toronto' front 'the troop train, without getting the usual recept- ion, that is accorded to all ,'*turned• soldiers. —0— , Y t E. THOS. -BRITTON On Tuesday morning Pte. Thomas. Britton returned' from overseas and was given 'a hearty welcoine by the 1Ciltle. Band, Reception Committee, etc. He went overseas with the Kent Battalion but was transferred to the 461st in, England and was in France for 11 months. He got home on account of being a married man. • is Patriotic Notes **▪ ******4.+40.4.4+4.********** The W. P. S. held a special meeting Tuesday afternoon in the Commit Ctanber, the object being to appoint the Directors from thisSociety to the. Hospital Board. The monthly busin- ess meeting was also held, and it was decided to carry on the Society under the sante name with the addition of "Hospital Aid" until September at least; atind the Society to meet at the, call of the President. Therefore there will be no weekly meetings as hereto- fore, Stanley, 22 pairs of `socks, atives right away. I1 is expected that the Organization Summerhill, 2 quirts: will Make arrangement to take over London Road, 1 quilt; 1.30 garments, the Hospital right away so that this Varna, 6 pr, socks; 48 garments. important institution will be, ready to . ,Bethany, 18 garments. do good work to mankind. Bayfield, 5 quilts; 20 pairs of socks, 54 garments. Clinton, 3 quilts, 43 pr. socks, 66 garments, Our last, Ailment to . London ktf Red Cross Supplies will be February 19th, G.G.I. BOARD REORGANIZED Last Tuesday evening the C. C. I. Board was reorganized for 1919 and the following were the officers chosen: Cit;tirntas—\V. Brydone, Secty,-Tress.—j. \V, Treleaven Property Committee—R. E. Manning J. C. Ale',lath and W. It. 11ellyar, Studies and Disciplian Cuuuuittee— Rev. J. E. Hogg, Dr. Axon and J. E. Morey. .decal IC✓ �'v S :Cys glut Hotel Sir. J (. h nigh has re -purchased his old hotel ..1 blyta front Mr. !nark Mc - No Council Meeting, Owing to the hockey match being the chief attraction and other Council- lors having important business else- where, there was o Council sneetin g an Monday night. They will not meet note until the regular meeting in March. Goes' to Stratford. , "the Clinton Intermediate! Hockey team g' es t•'; Stratford• next Tuesday to play their Northern League •match. Will Play Next Wednesday. • The Forest Hockey Girls will be here next Wednesday night for sure to play the Girls of Clinton: See.bills forfull particulars. House of Refuge Committee The House of Refuge Committee met here on Wednesday and were guests of Keeper and Mrs, Reynolds fur dinner. A "look -over" was made of the House, etc. Crowded Out Owing to our advertisers taking in- creased space this week an interesting letter from Pte. May, formerly of town, the experience of Dr. Ernest MacMillan and many other interesting items. Has Mail Service Now Starting Monday of this week Mr. William Last has taken over the con- tract of carrying mail from Postoffice to the trains, lie succeeds Mr. J. W. Elliott, liveryman, who has had the contract for over IS years. Khaki Club Opened The formal opening of the Khaki: Club was held of 't uesday evening when 011 the soldiers with wives and sweethearts and the Patriotic Society gathered together. Col. Combe made a short speech. Cares were played and a lunch served at a suitable hour, Former Clinton Girl Married. In Hamilton the marriage took place of !miss Viola M. Herr, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hear, of town to Mr. Frank S. Whitmore, son of Mr, and' Mrs. rrank Whitmore, of Goderich Town- ship. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. R. S. Cockburn and im- mediately afterwards the young couple left for a honeymoon trip to Buffalo. The bride Is now spending a few days at the parental home here, TUCKERSMITH. On Tuesday of this week Willialr Joseph Dale, a well-known and re- spected resident of Tuckersmith ' the Huron Road passed away after oma' illness that extended over five m Mt' from anaemia. He was 70 ye' •oerths 6 months old. He was bor ars. and Township and when a yr n f>nt the married ills note bereft p� .rtn2Y Mttry Chesney, After their ' maruitt e t lived 4n McKillop Town for a visile - but for the past 30 years have lived stn the Huron Road. Besides itis wid- ow he is sttrvtreci by two daughters, Mrs, lido Cinch., of Clinton, Mrs, Wes- ley Nott, of Tuckersmith, and Otte sort, Georgy C., of Hallett Township, He was a member of the Presbyterian church, and a Conservative in politics., Deceased is also survived by two bro-• titers, John Dale of Hulled and George' of Tuckersmith, and one sister, Mrs. Thos. Carter, of Clinton, The funeral is being held today •(Thursday) to Clinton cemetery, Rev. Mr. Larkin, of Seaforth, is conducting the services,