The Clinton New Era, 1919-2-20, Page 1LINTON NEW E
,- m _
Established 1865, Vol, 53, No; 34 CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY FEBRUARY, _
20th, 1919. W. 1'l. Kerr & Sou, Editors surd Publishers.
All New Subscribers get New Era until Jana 1920 for $ X . 50 in Canada and $2.00 in
U.S.
'Always Reliable
When , oubted with only a recent cold, chronic Bronchitis
or the 'readeci "Flu;" you will always find
REXALL CHERRY BARK COUGH SYRUP
prompt in relieving and effective in curing a cough. Sold by
W.. S. IR). Ho L Y d EJ8 Phil,. B.
BEST QUALITY DRUG STORE
THE REXALL STORE.
ofoovvvvvvvvvvvouvvvvvvvvy w wv
CLINTON
116
RoYa1.. Barlk
OF CANADA
Capital Authorized
Capital Paid-up
Reserve Funds
Incorporated 1869.
$ 25,000,000
14,000,000
15,600,000
Total Assets 427,000,000
R. E.
535 Branches
With World-wide Connections
Interest paid on Savings Deposits.
MA N N I N G, Manager : Clinton
Branch
II INCORPORATED 1855
I
TIlE BANK
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 Highest Currrat Rate
H. R. SHARP, Manager Clinton
•bl arcs.,r....,v.....,a.....,•u...-./ .o.,.,..
Ordered
Clothing
$teddy-to.'%Veaz'
Clothing
Allillinnialltaglitsarrenrnosar
CIAw4
t' F.
`jONj+ i1
1
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
Heavy Cotton to clear at 1.25
20 Men's Sweater Coats
Assorted colors, wool and.
cotton mixture. R egular $4.50
and $5.00. Your choice for
. $3.50
The. Jorrish Clothing c;o�
A Square Deal for Every Man
11
1
With the ilRdi I1S'Sir Wilfrid Laurier Dead
`:►�••"•••••" """* "" DAYLIGHT SAVING
at Amiens 'Over the Teacups CERTAIN THIS YEAR
Written by Lieut. S. Honey, M,M.,
D,C,M., V.G.,
(Continued' from ,last week)
stances, They were distinguished by
their head -lights and usually got road
precedence. After watching it for spine
time one would naturally think that it
must be nearly all past but 'we were
only watching what had occurred on
three successive nights. One was
struck with the manner in which it
was handled—the one word was order.
Except for the trampling of feet, the
Infantry was silent. From the surg-
ing stream of the army on wheels,
there was no noise except from the
motors, MI were confident as to the
result of the operation in hand, but
the inevitable price was causing the
most frivolous some concern.
Our unit reached the required
point in good time, about midnight.
We took up a position some distance
behind the lines and were all ready to
advance later. As most of us were of Miss E. M. i{ipbert, of town. Both
hungry, the 24 hour's rations that we pupil auL teacln.r are to be congratu-
p11NrtlNl •.111rDD111iilltiDNi,0111
Mrs, W. H. Ferguson, of Belgrave,
was a visitor In town last Friday;
Rev. J. A. Agnew was in Kincardine
taking the services in the Methodist
church.on Sunday,
The Blyth Standard refers to a for-
mer Clinton citizen:—Friends will be
,pleased to know that Mr. Ben Mason is
somewhat improved, is gaining In bis
weight and indications are that his fatn-
iijar figure may be again seen on our
streets when the warm days come.
Rev, and Mrs, B. 0, Porde and
.young son spent ,a couple of days in
Auburn last week.
Miss Barrie Combe has been success-
ful in carrying off honors in the Juni-
or Piano examiantion in connection
with the Lopdon Consrvatory of Music.
Miss Barrie Is a pupil of Miss Edna
McCaughey.
Miss Joy Lobb, one of the success-
ful candidates at the recent pianforte
exams, held in London, getting grade
3, with a very good mark, is a pupil
carried proved a temptation, so we had
a little lunch of pork and beans and
lated as the work was prepared fn less
than a year, despite sickness.
bread. Zero hour wasset at 3.40 and Miss Margaret Torrance leaves on
as it lacked a couple of hours of that Friday to resume her position at Port
time, we had time for a sleep. The Arthur,
night was chilly, but by the use of our
rubber sheets and great coats and by
lying Close together most of us manag-
ed to keep warm enough to sleep. The
platoon officer awakened me in good
time with 'Have your gun crew ready
• in ten minutes, Corporal." They were
easily awakened and in less than the
required time we were ready. The
dawn was already with us, although the
stars were still showing. The air was
still and cold. Instinctlyour eyes kept
turning to the east and our thoughts
were with those in the first line who
had "15 minutes to go." We talked
in subdued tones as the long minutes
passed OurF1'
o racers carne over and
left some final instructions as to the
direction we were to take and incid-
entally to see if we were ready to
move.
The sky was red in the north-east
but the sun wouldn't be up for some
time—•'2 minutes to go." The still-
ness was intense, all were looking to-
ward the front tine, but none spoke. I
was beginning to wonder if zero had
been postponed a few mimics. Flagg!
Bang! on our left front. The signal
had gone. Thousands of artillery men
had been waiting for n'tad i
n inniediat-
etv discharged their perces. From the
left, right, front and.' rear same the
quick succession of barks snaking a
continual roar. We were in the midst
of heavy batteries and did't know it.
How the shells all found room on Fritz's
side .1 cannot figure. lie managed to
shout up a few S. O. S.. calls, but his
artillery reply was practically nil, so
we were in .no danger•\vhatever back
at that distance,
The signal ser'ice was soon issuing
results from the front line. "Enemy Miss Helen Forrester is leaving -the
taken by surprise, offers no resist-ai:1lolsons'Bank at the end of the month.
s4�. We were anxious to get mow- Pte. Curl, who enlisted
here with
Continued 00 page 3. , ,1 the 33rd Battl., and who returned some
time ago is now a policeman to Strat-
week.
Mr. J. A. Sutter etdertains his Sun-
day School Class tonight at his home,
Sergi. Rivers, of 2:eter, who went
overseas with the 161st Battl. is spend-
ing a few days in town.
Mr: Wallace Wheatley was at Wood-
stock over the week end.
Mr, P. Catnelon made a business trip
to Seaforth on Monday.
Miss Southcombe, who is C. P. R.
telegraph operator at Stratford was
home fon the week end.
Co, Clerk Holman, of Goderich, was
in
town on Thursday.
ursda •.
Magistrate Reid; of Goderich, was
'in town last Friday on law business,
Mr, and Mrs. E. E. Hunniford and
Miss Stella were at Thedford on Mon-
day attending the funeral of the latter's
father.
Mrs. G. A. MacLennan and Mrs. G.
D, Roberton left Thursday for Detroit
where they will visit their mother and
brothers.
Mn. Rutledge leaves on Friday of
this week for Newcastle, And. to take
a position with the tiro he was with
prior to coating home. He has been
in the office of the Doherty Piano Co.
Isere for some time.
Rev. ;Mr, Wren. of Kincardine, was
the guest of Mr, :tad Mrs. W. J. Miller
while in town over Sunday.
Pte. Stewart Scott is visiting in To-
ronto.
Miss Bessie O,howan was home for
the week end from Stratford Normal.
Miss Lois Holmes, who is attending
the Stratford Normal was hone for
the week end.
Mr.. and ,Mrs. Clark, of Goderich,
speut'•Uhe week end with Mr. and ,Mrs.
GIaw on the Huron Road.
P1r, Ulntan, who is now employed in
Kitchener, was thorn fur over Sunday.
---� -- —' ford, He was up here for a day this
Painting and
Pe er-0an9in
9
Neat and quick wore
16 year's 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
SUGAR
Sugar just arrived,
we will sell for $10.75
per hundred while it
lasts.
Try The New Ery ��
for Job. Work in 7
W. T. t `NEIL
THE FI1.118 GROCER
Phone .tP
Canada food Board License
140 8-1495,
Mrs. E. G. Courtice was taken sud-
denly ill this week but is doing as well
as can be expected,
Mrs. Roht, Pttzeni0ns was taken
suddenly ill 'Thursday morning. He
many friends will hope that she will
soon be about as usual.
HURON BOYS HOME
Sergt, 11. V. Levy, D.C.M., Clintop
Pte. W. J. Appleby, Clinton
Lieut E. H. Jordan, Goderich
Pte. G. A. Elliott, Wingham
Pte. L. P. Atkinson, Seaforth
Pte, N. W. Geddes, Belgrave
Pte. F. J. Simmons, Hensal!
Pte. W. Sangster, Hensel!
Sergt, J. Petty, Hensel!
Pte. B. Morrow, Kippen
Hot Supper
-in-
Aid of Hospital in Council Chamber
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21st
from 5 to 7 p.
MENU
Our famous stew
Potatoes
Salads
Pickles
Pie.
Tickets 35 cents
GIRLS' AUXILIARY
COMING
MONTAGUE'LiGHT OPERA SINGERS.
THURSDAY, MARCH 6th
In aid of the Hospital Fund undler
auspices of the Girls' Auxiliary.
Plan flpen Saturday
March id At
W. D. fair's Stare,
Legislation is required for
the eontinuatten this coining
summer of daylight saving
since its last Act was only for
one season. It is, however,
certain that Canada' will contin-
ue Its system and that it will go
into force concurrently with the
United States.
*
,a
* * * ' * * n• * s * *
More Clinton
Boys Home
PTE. W. J. APPLEBY
Who signed up with the 161st Battl,
arrived home on Monday morning. He
was wounded on Sept. 29th, and has
been in various hospitals taking treat-
ment. He still walks with a decided
limp.
SERGT. N. V. LEVY, D. C. M.
Was another veteran to arrive itonse
on Monday morning after a service of
' 4 years in the army.
He conies home carry-
ing his D. C. M. ribbon
which he won for brav-
ery on the field of battle
Sergt. Levy enlisted
with the 33rd Battalc to
in 1945 and went over-
seas with the first draft.
He was in the trenches in Aug, 22nd,
and was there for nearly a year, Aug.
16th when he was wounded. In six
weeks he was back again on duty. in
April 1917 lie won his D. C. M., and
was wounded at Passchendaele in No -
\em er.• lie saw 24 months in France.
After recovering from his last wounds
Sergt. Levy was stricken with double -
pneumonia but is now rapidly recover-
ing his health,
LIEUT.-COL. MALLOCH
DIES OF PNEUMONIA
Old Clinton Boy Contracted Malady on
Day of Arrival from Overseas—Was
an Eminent Surgeon and served with
University of Toronto Base Hospital
at Salonica.
Lieutenant-Colonel William John
Ogilvie ,Malloch, C. A, M. C., passed
away at his hone, 60 Lynnwood ave.,
Toronto, at 9 o'clock 'Tuesday morn -
u, following a short illness of pneu-
monia. contracted on February 8, the
day he arrived home frmn overseas.
Deceased was born in Clinton, Ont.,
about 47 years ago, of Scottsh parent-
age, his father being Public School In-
spector fi,r Huron district.
' At the age of 16, Lieut. -Colonel
Malloch- entered the University of
Toronto, graduating. in Arts in 1892,
,
and in Medicine in 1896, After do-
ing research work in anatomy and phy-
siology, he went to England to 1905,
taking this Fellowship in the Royal
011e of Sure.... in1906. Hewas
College Surge,....
appointed assistant -surgeon on the
staff of the Toronto General Hospital
in 1908, and at the same time was
appointed on the teaching staff of the
University of Toronto.
in May, 1915, Lieut, -Cot, Malloch
left for England with the University
of Toronto No. 4 Base Hospital, From
thre the unit was sent to Salboica, and
during their stay there deceased was
attached for a time to a British casualty
station up the line in the Serbian
army. The late officer returned to Eng-
land with No. 4 unit, where the hos-
pital.was located at Basingstoke. Here
he remained in charge of surgery until
his return to Toronto on February 8.
Lieut. -Col, Malloch is survived by
his wife.
Deceased was a Presbyterian, a
member of the Masonic order and of
the University and .Albany Clubs.
The funeral services, which will be
under Military auspices, will be held
on Thursday afternoon at 2:30,
KHAKI CLUB OFFICERS
Last Saturday night the Clinton
Khaki Club held their first business
meeting and the following officers
were elected: --
Hon, President—Major J. W. Shaw,
Prsident—Lt,-Col. H. B.' Combs.
Vice President--Lt.-Col. H. T. Rance
Secretary—E. A. Pattison. ,
Treasurer—E. Walton
Executive Committee—J, Miner, A.
McIntyre, N. Fitzsimons, J, E. Cook,
F. Andrews.
Social Corinnittee—Fred Tucker,
`Morgan, E. Walton, 'F. Thompson, S,
Scott.
A hearty vote of thanks was tendered
to the Clinton Kiltie Band and they
were made Honorary members of the
Club, for the fine receiptton they have
given the boys on their return home.
The Pfesidessts of the ladies Patriotic
society, Young Ladies Auxiliary, and
Women's Institute were made Non.
patroness.
A branch of . . V. A. is to
the e G, Vtr
be established here. The next meeting
will be on Saturday, Feb, a22nd, it 8
p. ns, all returned men are asked to
1 attend,
State Funeral Arranged
"' Former Premier of Canada Passed A-
way From Paralytic Stroke Mon-
day Afternoon—Parliament
To Adjourn For Several
Days,
HURON OLD BOYS
On the evening of February 14th,
(St. Valentine's Day) the &Huron Old
Boys of 'Toronto, held a reunion in St.
01, wa, Feb. 17.—Sir Wilfrid Lauo
ler is dead. The stroke of apoplexy
which he suffered at noon yesterday
was followed by a similar seizure
shortly after midnight, After this
second effusion of blood into the brain'
Sir Wilfrid was completely paralyzed'
on his left side aha never fully re-
gained consciousness. Until 9 o'clock
this morning he seemed to be retain-
ing this hold upon life but from that
hour he bec:gyne gradually weaker. At
2.50 this afternoon Sir Wilfrid Laurier
passed peacefully away.
Death has removed witb dramatic•
suddenness from the theatre of George's Hall, that was a surprising Can-
ada's public affairs an actor who had'
walked its stage for nearly half a cen-
and gratifying success, the number in tory and who had played a leading part-
attendance
artattendance being considerably larger for a generation.
than at first anticipated. The real
object of these gatherings is to bring
together former residents of the coun-
ty and keep up a bond of social inion
and friendship which is otherwise hard
to maintain in a large city. On this
occasion quite a number of the older
residents of the county were present,
but there was also a good representa-
tion of the younger element—young
women and young men who are filling
positions in the commercial or profes-
sional thecit aswell assome
signal life of y,
who are students at the several Univer-
sities,in the city, and gatherings of this
nature brings to them a touch
of home.
Among the older ones present were
Messrs. James Bowman, M. P. for North
Huron; R. Holmes, ex -M. P. for West
Huron; Major Joseph Beck; Dr. W.
Sloan: Dr. W. Graham; W: T. Pridham,
E. Floody, John Robertson, F. W.
Hodgson, Geo. A. Newton, 15. Crocker,
Silas Davis, L. S. Scott, •I. S. Timmins,
N. B,, Cobbledick and D. M. Johnston,
and in nearly each instance their wives
as well. Refreshments were served
and the evening spent in social enjoy-
ment.
Brief reference to some of the per-
sonalities present may be of interest to
'>nr readers:
Dr. Sloan, though long a resident of
Toronto, is one of the few rein kiting
pioneers of Huron, and is about the
last of his class. Well known as a
former resident of Blyth, where ire
had an extensive ntefltcal practice that
dates back to a very early day, Ile was
also prominent in the political, life of
the county. Looking at hint now no
tine would for a moment suppose that
Ile is in his Stith year, forhe is more
active than runny who are 'much young-
er, a fact that is indicated by itis be-
ing on enthusiastic member of • the
Parkdale Bowling Club, and 'he
ways ready for a .game. Mrs. SI'oan also'
•
Ic uks exceedingly n•ell, and "no mat-
ter how old she is, she doesn't.lgok
it". Their old friends i❑ Huron will
be delighted to know that they nom-
template
om-
tem la e celebrating their r diamond
Will Have State Funeral.
Public recognition of Sir Wilfrid
Laurier's long continued and impor-
tant services to his country will be
given at a State funeral. When it
became known that he had passed
away the Government suggested that
his memory should be so honored
and the members of the deceased'
statesman's family circle assented.
Sir Wilfrid's body will be taken to.
the
Senate Chamber on Thursday
afternoon after the ceremony with
which the session of Parliament is
usually opened. Here It will lie in
state until Saturday morning when
it will be removed to the Sacred
Heart Church which Sir 'Wilfrid at-
tended. The funeral mass will be
said at 1 1 o'clock on Saturday
morning. Mgr. Oliver Mathieu,
Archbishop of Regina, who was a
close friend of Sir Wilfrid Laurier
and who is now in Quebec, has been
asked to officiate. In view of the.
fact that the church will accommo-
date a congegation of only 1,200
Persons, admission on Saturday
morning will be' by ticket. The Gov-
ernment, through Thomas Mulvey,
K. C., the Under-Secretary of State,
who has had charge of the arrange-
ments for the funeral service, will is-
sue about 1,00,0 tickets. The last
resting place of the deceased states-
man will be in Notre Dante Cemetery'
tery here. Flags will be half -masted.
througout the Dominion Saturday ,
House To Adjourn
Parliament will meet on 'Thursday
as arranged. 1t will adjourn till
,Monday. and brief reference will be
itrade to the death of the leader -of the
Opposition.
On the orders of the day nja Monday
opportunity will be given for as fuller
expression of tribute to the late states-
ntan.
The
state dinner which 'was to
'have been held as - usual at Govern -
Brent House ,on the occasion of the
;opening of Parliament t has been g can-
celled out of respec4'for the death of
wedding on the 4th of March 'next. Sir, Wilfrid Laurier.
Dr, W. Graham is also a pioneer. SUMMARY OF LIFE
•
Brought tofhe Country ry
when mere
e
lad he spent itis early days on a farm
a few miles below Clinton, afterwards
taking a course in medicine, and for 45
Years he practised his profession in the
county, part of the time at Clinton,
the balance at Brussels (or Ainleyville)
Though be is not quite as old as Dr.
Sloan, ire wears his years well, as does
also Mrs, Graham. He is now taking
life easy, having ceased to practice
1841—Born at St. Lin, Quebec, No-
vember 20, of Acadian descent on his
mother's side,
1847—Went to school in New Glas-
gow, 1850 to L'Assomption College,
and in 1857 to McGill University.
1860—Became a laws student.
1864—Took degree Bachelor of
Civil Law at McGill. Coifed to Que-
bec Bar.
some time ago. 1866—Served against Fenian. Raid.
'Mr. James Bowman, now a resident 1868—Was married to Miss Zoe.
of Toronto, expressed surprise at find_ Lafontaine. -
ing so many Iluronians in the city and 1869—Ensign in Arthashasca Infan-•
enjoyed greeting the children of some try Co.
of his constituents. 187i-4—Member of Quebec Legis -
Mr. Silas Davis, one of Clinton's Niue for Drummond and Arthabasea,
18
former business men, never fails to 1877—Elected to Commons for
attend any H. 0. B. gatherings, if he is; -l$77-Drummond and Arthnbasca.
in the city, and he is at present spend-; i877—Sworn in as Privy Councillor
Ng the winter with his sou -in-law, Mn, s
1 and appointed Minister of Inland
Fred Baulch. Mr. Davis passed his 81st Revenue in the MacKenzie Cabinet but
birthday on the 1st of January, and heI\va1 defeated in the bye -election.
laughingly says his lease 05 life does . 1878o Elected t0 House of Coro-
not
onn
not expire for 19 ears moms fm Quebec east.
p y yet," and he, 1880—Made Queen's Counsel
looks as if he might get a renewal of 1887—Elected leader 05 the Liberal
the lease. li Party,
Mn. George A. Newton looks young -1 1 S$9—Batonnier of the Bar (Artha-
er than when he lived in Wingham or , basca.)
even when he ran a harness shop at I 1889• --Spoke In To•onito for the
Londesboro for a living, and pitched 1 first time,
quoits for amusement, The 1896—Cane into power as Pretnier
The same might almost be said of 05 Canada.
Major Beck and wife, living in a city ( 1897—Established the British Pre -
seems to rejuvenate then; at any rate! ference. Knighted at Queen Vic -
he has no worry for the future, holding:torte's Jubilee, Visited Washington in
the position of Postmaster at the Par -I the interests of seal fisheries and
liantent buildings, better trade relations.
People Jokingly refer to N. B. Cobble- 1898—Member of Joint High Con -
dick and D. M. Johnston as "the last l mission to Consider Trade with Brit -
men' on earth you want to see"—both i sin and U. S.
of them are undertakers, and while1899—Made an honorary Colonel,
they are popular, we don't know any, Despatched the Canadian Expedition 10
one who is really anxious for theirs South African War.
services. " I 1900—I11augurated. the Western, tan.,
Can any one who knows them imag- � ads Immigration policy.
ire "Ed" Floody, 'Bob" Holmes, "Joe" t 1901—Received the Duke a adi Dueh-
•
Beck, and "Jim" Bowman together in ; ess of Cornwall, and accompaaihd'.them ,
a group and not discussing politics? across 'Canada.
A new face among those present was 1902—Attended tate Colonial T,eadh• -
that of Mr. Sam, Hicks, a former drug- Conference.
gist of Goderich, but now in charge of ; 5903—Introduced the Gxa'ndC Trunk
a Dundas St. store, who may at an i Pantile -Railway' Scheme,
early day bring his wife to the city and+ 1904—Elected Member for Wright
become a permanent resident, I (also for Quebec East,)
J. S. Timmins is a former well known I 1905-=Establisises the• new Provin-
business man of Bluevale, where he; ccs of Saskatchewan and Alberta.
made considerable money, and supple -I 1907—Attended the imperial Gon-
mented it at Winchester. His son is . ference,
one of Ufa active financial men of the ! 1 . t ^,-.-Elected Member 'for Ottawa.
city, and his first wife was a daughter ' Received the Prince of Wales at Que-
of the late Mrs. Morley, formerly of ,bee Ter entenary,
on the "Unasnious
i^linton• t 19o9 --Voted with the whole House -
Mr. Hodgson is with the Dun 1Viman I Resolution" re
•
concern; Mr. Robertson is an etttployee,'Canadian Navy.
of the city, while Mr. Crocker has a 1910—Passed the Canadian Naval '
good job printing business, , Service Act,
The President, Mr, 11...L, Morrish,' • 1911.--RepreSenied Canada at Coro- -
formerly 'a teacher of Colborne, and
late a resident of Godeticir, holds a nation of King George and` Queen Mary. .
Liberal Government defeated, file the.,
position with the Toronto Harbor Com.; Polls '611 Question of ,Reciprocity :iit}r
Inissfan, and hah active lneiniier. of, Natural Produt;ts, with, the United,
Parkdale Methodist: dwell,- ,.,,Continued on Page L