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The Clinton New Era, 1919-6-12, Page 2> AGE 3 y,mq,,NlfkAY.V Every ia'y `1 Fashion Day I eeeFavicieueleetwee eeffer eelec feeleata PHONE 78 q!i TxIE CI,JNTON NEW ERA. Always Il Something Il New 1is Sp.tg Suitt alar Price We are anxious to clear our racks to make room for Summer goods.We put on sale every suitl 2 in all. These are all this seasons garments; colors navy, black, and brown. Your Choice Saturday 1/2 Regular Price. Ladies Spring Coats 25 percent off Regular Price Just 12 Coats left all good styles including Covert Cloths, Tweeds and Serges. YOU1t CHOICE SATURDAY 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE COME EARLY FOR BEST CHOICE Rain Coats $4.99 2 dozen SPECIAL RAIN COATS, light and dark grey, good rubber lining, wool tops, sizes 36, 38 and 40. Q;A99 SPECIAL FOR SATURDAY House Dresses 1.50 10 dozen Ladies' House Dresses, made of good Quality print, dutch neck, short sleeves, elastic girdle ... $1.5® SPECIAL FOR SATURDAY THIS STORE WILL BE CLOSED EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 12.30 DURING JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST sa�tr�a ems. AZIMIZIMEGNMEMMRECOCEEMZZACLICSiMadar. vst� ate tv+r+,wrms++M,++ca?•mw,uagcmwrwr ,040111 'J''llursckay, June 12th, 1919, ..sum.=�..ww�*M.wem�., ' vwh'r�,mWnW�rmgWa>uew�a�,au'�w,/xu,yv✓RPnlcrmp,u4m,WwuogY�ccW N�,Y.MM�awHWw, pvrotAvuin°F9M ,RW�,.tt{�I�tv,.c.%.� �vwuv,WmtoW'ym,wM?�M:+aL �"1 ws of the .w.u..w,cw.w..maw.nr..avwd=+*=v;au.w^,n^wa..wgnm. �..az,�m„ ... ,,�;:w„ ,.�.m .Haan®�..A+ musepfa wp..,a,.ur. ,.a„,oa..a..w..,n kwan»,�,...,...�a,ma�,a�mYwa AUBURN. , INVESTIGATING HYDRO' ON THE FARMS OF Mtik DLESEX COUNTY Rev, Win, Raithby, M,,,, A., who has' just returned from overseas, and who h ,�, z•^ w . is a brother Of. Messl s Raithby, of this x, i:t.. , �k ti. Kd , .:„...,,i' locality will preach in the i3:.List church on Sunday aftern000n at 2:30 p, ire CONSTANCE. Mrs Wm. Stephenson, of Brussels, spent Sundiay with her sister, Mrs. T. Pollard, Mr, and Mrs, McRorle , sr., and Mr. and Mrs. Mansfield end children, spec;t Saturday and Sunday with the former's daughter, Mrs, Wee Britton, Mr, and Mrs, Fred Stepitensoli and son, of Brussels, visited her parents Mr. and Mrs, Geo, Riley, Mr, Howsrdl Armstrong shipped a carload of cattle to- Toronto on Friday. He went down on Saturday to look after then, . Mrs. Proctor of Brussels, spent Sun- day with her sister, Mrs, H. Colciough. BLYTH MAN ACQUITTED nosh. The goods were supposed to have been received by Mason an or a- bout the Sth of May this year. Mason BRUSSELS Edith, the nine-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Keys, of Grey Township, has had the misfortune to again break one of her limbs. This is the eighth time she has met with a similar accident. Elton Haist, of McKillop Township, was the successful competitor for the $10 prize offered by the Harrison Product Company for the most suitable name for their :ice cream, "Kiover Kreme" was the name selected. Elizabeth McGowan, relict of the late Peter McDonald, died at the home of her son, Malcolm, Brussels Soeth, the advanced age of nearly 94 years, Her husband died 15 years ago. They were pioneer residents of the seventh line of Morri5'Towuship, , Mrs. Wiltsie, who resides with her daughter, Mrs„ Alf. Dennison, John street, suffered a stroke of paralysis re. centiy, and died on Sunday at noon. The marieage took place on Wednes• day afternoon at the hone of the bride, of Minnie youngest daughter of George and Mrs. Edwards, to Mr. A. 13, Wood- ley, a recently returned soldier, •who was a prisoner in Germany for two years. Moody Holland, who recently dis- posed of his farm, stock, implements, etc., in McKillop Township, and went West with the intention of making his home there, returned last week and purchased the 135 -acre farm of George Muldoon for 511,000 including crop and implements. He gets immediate possession, While playing football at the school Milton Oliver, son of Town Constable Oliver, received a kick in the stomach, which caused a serious rupture of the bowels, necessitathig an immediate op- eration. He is getting along as well as can be expected under the circum- stances. ' was formerly tried on this charge by Magistrate Andrews, of Clinton, and was sent up for trial, the evidence be- ing taken to -day. Mason was acquitt- ed, C, Seager, acting for the crown and F. Vanstone, acted for the defendant, of Blyth appeared before his honor Judge Dickson here' today, charged! with unlawfully receiving stolen goods, i For the convenience of travelers thatof an auto tire, the charge being liquid soap is being packed in easily laid by W. J. Jenkins, of East Wawa- punctured capsules. William Mason Found Not Guilty of Receiving Stolen Goods Goderich, June 5.—William Mason, in the sealed package AU of 'its goodness sealed in -- Pletected, preserved. The flavour lasts! Si{ fors and be SURE to get WRECUT& it's in a sealed pa'cltage, but loo{ for the name—the Greatest Name in Goody -Land. MUS, rna a vac PERFECT GUM ,healed Tight—Kept Right (London Free Press)—A party of Huron farriers who Tuesday visited farms near London, investigating the use of Hydro -Electric. R. A. Finn, district representative of the department of agriculture; John Weld, of the Far- mers' Advocate, and C. B. Whale, department of agriculture, were in tow ut the party, Back row, reacting from left to right: W. F. Cox, 1'. G. Ford, le, A, Lindsay, John Weld and S. 13. Stothers. Centre row: C. B. Middleton, W. J. Yeo R, A. Finn, C, Proctor and W. H. Lobb. Kneeling: W. B. Clarke, G. B. Whale, J. STANLE`a. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Baird are this week visiting friends in Ashfield. Mr. Adam and Fenwick Stewart„Mr. Duncan McKenzie and Mr. Eddie Glenn motored to Godericli on Monday. Mr, and Mrs. Alex. McEwen end daughter, Marjorie and Mr. and Mrs. Neil McGregor motored to London and St. Phomas to visit friends this week. LONDON ROAD. Mr. Charles holland took the League meeting on Tuesday evening, Mr. Geo, Layton lost a good steer lent week. it was killed by lightning. Airs, James Nott has been under the weather but is improving we are glad to say. League meets next Tuesday night at the home of Mr. Milton Wiltsie. Don't forget the U. F, 0. Picnic next Wednesday afternoon in Fred Tyndall's grove, EXETER. .Mr, George Hawkins, believed to be the ldest resident in Huron County, died at his home here, aged 99 years and 5 months, The late Mr. Hawkins came from Ireland when quite a young pian and was. one of the pioneers of this district. He retaned his faculties until the last and could recall in a very graphic way the hardships and pleas- ures of pioneer days. In politics he was a staunch Conservative and in reli- gion an Anglican. He is survived by four sons. GODERICH TOWNSHIP Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Sloan and son is visiting friends here this week. Mr, and Mrs. J, R. Stirling and Mas. ter Fraser and Grace motored to Blyth and Winghem and paid a visit to their friends. Mrs. Peter McDougall and Mr, Mur- ray and Marion and Mr. and Mrs. Thos. McDonald motored to Port Stanley on Friday and visited friends, While driving his car on the 1st Concession, Mr, Brandon, of Bayfield, on Sunday morning had the misfortune to run ieto a colt belonging to Walter Wallis, breaking its leg in two places, and the colt had to be shot. Mrs. Robert Elliott celebrated her 100th birthday anniversary on Thurs- day, May 29th. The Patriotic Girls met at the horse of Miss Flossie Cole on Friday after- noon and presented Miss Mina Middle- ton, who has been President of the Organization, with a clock, prior to. hen removal to Godericli, An enjoyable afternoon was spent, A1r. and. Mrs. Jno. ,Middleton, Miss 'fluff and Miss Flossie Cole, were visit. ors at London last week, The Wonren'e Auxiliary of St. James' church, Middleton, met at the home of Mr. John Middleton, sr„ on Thursday afternoon, the 22nd ult., and after the usual routine of work, they surprised Mrs, Middleton by reading to her at complimentary address and presenting her with a very handsome tea service and prayer book, Mrs. Middleton, though very much surprised and deep- ly affected, made a suitable reply, thanking her fellowworkers and friends for the beautiful gifts and kind wishes. Following is the address, Dear Mrs. Middleton,—We, the members and friends of St, James', church Women's Auxiliary, have as- sembled together for the purpose of showing in as small degree our apprec- iation of your valuable services, Sev- eral years have already rolled away since you first took the position of vice president, bill during that time your zeal and faith, both in church and auxiliary work, has wavered not. Even when things looked discouraging you were most untiring in your ard- uous task. We now wish you to ac- cept these- gifts,, not for their intrinsic value, but as slight tokens of our es- teem for you ,as members of our Aux- iliary. Our most fervent prayer is that the blessing of thy God may waif upon thee and the Son of Glory shine around thy head, May the gateway of plenty, honor and happiness be always open to thee and thine,- and when your life is ended here Below, may you hear the words pronounced upon you which the Lord said to his faithful savants, "Weil done, thou good and faithful servant; thou hast been faith- ful over a few things; 1 will make thee ruler over many things. Enter thou into the joy of the Lord. Signed on behalf of the inemebr5 of the Women's Auxiliary and' friends of St. Jamas' -church, The fal•erers are doing rand work iliac days in soritie' sections, There are a few farmers front this section aseonipanyi:1g the motor party front Hume- County which is visiting Oxford and Middlesex, ICIPPEN Mr. Thomas Johnstone, who lives near Blake, has the honor to have had three sons overseas, Thomas, in the Forestry Coups. and Norman and Mil- ton, in the infantry. All are safely home again. When Norman, the last to arrive, reached Hensall last Monday evening, he was met by 15 autoloads of people to welcome him back. It 1s seven years since ire was home, as he had been homesteading in the Peace River district, where he enlisted and where he is returning very shortly. He speaks highly of the work done by the Y. 1i, C, A and the Salvation Arniy, GODERICH TP FARMERS MADE A VISIT 13I UCEFIELD. Mr. and Mrs. Nicholson of Tiverton and son and daughter, spent the week end at the home of their daughter. Mrs. McIntosh at the Manse. Alex, Mustard has purchased a Chev- rolet automobile. Mrs Geo. Swann and daughter have returned from Toronto. Lorne Wilson and wife of Detroit t are visiting the home of hent parents. 4 at p Mr, and Mrs. Wilson, Tuekersn,ltlt, They motored from the city. James Gemmel! and wife and daugh- ter and James Mclierniid, motored to Pe.trolia to visit Rev, 11, Woods and family, They 11so visited at the home of Rev, L'. 11. Salvers, formers ministers of our village. A Foote has put in 12 acres of beams. Very little of 'that crop is sown this year. IMPRtSSED WITH ELECTRICAL EQ- UIPMENT ON OXFORD AND MID. DLESEX FARMS—SEE BYRON SAN- ATORIUM. Hydro is a burning question with a certain section of Godericli Township farmers and on Monday a special trip was made to see all kinds of electrical equipment and the kinds which are giv- ing the best satisfaction, so as to see if it is possible for them to use hydro. Monday -morning fire cur loads of prominent f;umerseleft Clinton for Ox- :ouute :rad on their way down stopped at the farm of Arbogast Bros., Sebringville, to see their famous Hol- stein cattle. The travellers got to Woodstock for dinner and left for Nor- wich to see Hydro the way the farm- ers use it down there. They were favorably int ressed with the work done. Lighting, heating, washing, milking, chopping, grinding, and operating a cream separator were ' some of the uses it was put to. The deputation also visited the Borden Milk • Condensor, a live industry which Nought over twenty-eight million gal - 0115 of milk from that neighborhood and paid out $700,000 for same. The travellers then got back to Lon- don Monday night and on Tuesday morning visited "Weldwood Farni," on Wharncliffe road south, where they were the guests of Mr, John Weld, who showed them around the farm. Considerable interest was aroused in the live stock kept there, In the afternoon a visit was made to the Byron Sanatorium for the purpose of investigating the hydro equipment used there, and also to the farm of Lieu. -Co(, Robert McEwen and special attention was given to the sheep and cattle being raised there. Among the party to make the' trip were:—S. B. Stothers,'Clinton, Repres- entative of the Department of Agricul- ture; Geo, Layton, Tuckersmith; W. McEwen, Stanley; W. T. Cox, F, S. Ford, D. A. Lindsay, C. B. Middleton, W. J, Yoe, C. Proctor, W. li, Lobb, Fred Middleton, John Middleton, W. B. Clark, J. C. Cox, T. A, Trick, E. H. Wise, .1 Middleton, W. Finlay, W. Cole, Bert Wise, J, Johnston and le. Cole, Mr, J. C. Stothers, of. Lucknow, also accompanied' the party. C. Cox and T. A, Trick. BAYFIELD. Sports of all sorts will be brought on Clan Gregor Square on July 1st, 'Phomas Bailey is the looser of it valuable colt, Will Weston has adjusted a new ver- andah to the front of his house, Edward Weston is now proprietor of the Commercial Hotel. A. Brandon, the returned man while on a trip to Godericli in his recently Purchased car, charged into a colt be- longing to W. Wallace breaking its leg which caused' it to be destroyed by Wallace who intends collecting damages frum the reckless driver. GODERICH At the regular monthly meeting of the public school beard on Monday evening a torous at the rate of 550 a year ivas granted to all the teachers, covering the past year , and for the school year starting in the fall an in- crease of '10 per cent. in all.'teachers' salaries was decided on, with a mini- mum initial salary of $550. Mr, Cook, Janitor of Victoria school, had his sal- ary raised from 5600 to 5700. Other roel:ine business was transacted, Miss Erma M, Moss, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Chns. Moss, of town, was Mid of, a class of twenty -are nurses who graduated this year from the training school of St. Joseph's hospital, London. A shooting accident took place at the Agricultural Park Saturday morning, but,foortunately the result was not so serious as ft night easily have been. Versions of the affair dicer, but a bullet in the hand of Harvey Griffith, establishes the principal fact, The bullet came from ,an old-fashioned 22 caliber revolver in the hands of Willie Longmire, a ,boy a few years older than Griffith, I1 is said the boys were examining the revolver when it Went off, entering Oriffitlf's right hand below the thumb and passing up into the wrist, where it stili retuafi1s, The shooting Was accidental- but some act - 1011 play Ise taken 58 a wanting against the carrying of firean'rus, leeimeieecomesfeeeetereteeee•ree.oee ti, t , ee \V rni 1'Nlt Crit1(,iC0li3 a • t< Meme"^ess,esetat7ta ssei'6et£teoutso Ontario Street Church Pastor will preach at both services on Sunday. The League meeting on Monday evening was in charge of the Mission- ary committte. Miss E, Plumsteel gave the topic and Miss E. Cornish gave a Missionary reading. Mrs. Gibbings then sang a solo and Mr, Allin address- ' ed the league. Missionary Colllection ( was taken up, Baptist Church In the morning at 11 a. 111„ the Pas- tor will speak' on the subject "Walk- in with Jesus." In the evening at 7 p. in. the speak- er will be, Rev, Wm. Raithby, Al. A. Just returned from France where he has seen over 3 years of service in the trenches. St Paula Church ' Trinity Sunday—Holy Communion at 8.30; Morning Prayer t1.00; Even- ing Prayer at 7.00. Mr, R. Foster will sing, Preacher, the Rg ector, Evening Subject:—"Bolshevism and Christian- ity." • Willis Church Next Sunday the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be observed at the morning service. Let not your "place be empty at the feast." Pre -communion service will be held on Friday evening at 8 o'clock. Rev. D Johnson will he the preacher, Sunday evening the pastor's sub- ject will be "The Coming Harvest." During the summer mouths the Sun- day School and Bible Class will be held at t0 o'clock in the forenoon. GIC [SAKI NG POWDER CONTAINS NO ALUM R' MADE IN CAN/WINO Arch Meeting Friday The Royal Arch will be demonstrat- ed on several candidates on Friday night at the L. C.), L. Hall: Welcome News It is unofficially stated that the pensions committee report at Ottawa, which recommends a 20 per cent, in. cl'eese in pensions, will be retitled at Ottawa very shortly, This will be e substantial increase upon pensions now received, but will not increase the total disability pension to the required a- mount, 51,000 a year, despite assur- ances in this effect by those who advo- cated the 52000 gratuity. Some Much. The liquid asphalt which is being spread on the macadam roads, is some fine "dope" at present. it is tracked everywhere and is very slippery as• many have found out, One lady spoilt a dress and Mr. Harold Holmes while leaving for his school on Wednesday morning, his motorcycle skidded and he landed on his back right in the mid- dle of it. When the coating is dry it is supposed to lay the dust. Students Not Freed High school boys and girls, but particularly the former, are being missed by the government employ- ment bureaus this 'season in tilling the' demands for help from the farm- ers. As soon as the High school boys finish their school term they will have no difficulty in securing work. For the last two years, because of the relax- ation of the regulations by the depart- ment of education, the high school boys and girls were available for farm work in June. This year they wilt nut finish their examinations until next ntonI1i. LONDESBORO. Pte. Valentine Townsend, brother of Mrs. Wood and Mrs. Jas. Roberton, of Hullett arrived home from overseas a few days ago. lie went overseas about 'three years age with the 123 Battl, of Toronto, but was later transferred to the 19th Bette tie saw many months of service in France and after the Arm- istice was signed was among those who served in Germany. We are glad to -see him home and wish 11 1 111 every success in whatever line of work he may pursue. It is nor painful duty to cin•oniele' trite death of Mrs. Elizabeth Sturdy which occured on Thursday evening of last week at the home of her brother -in haw, Mr, D, Geddes. For some time she had been in delicate health but her friends had hoped for and expected her recovery until a week before her death, when the disease which had seized her suddenly terminated 'her life and all • the attention of kind friends and physi- cians could not stay the "Grin Reaper" Mrs. Sturdy was a W0111211 of Sterling qualities and one who sacrificed herself for others, Her husband pre -deceased her three years ago. She leaves to mourn' her loss, two sons, John of Settfortlt, and Frank who enlisted with the 1131st Witt, and who is, we under- stand, on the ocean, returning home alter three years in France, just a week or two too late to see his mother aiiee. She also leaves to mourn her demise, two sisters, Mrs, McGee,' Auburn and Mrs, Geddes, Londeslsoro, and six brothers, Jos, of lingersoli, Will, N1., of Woodstock, F. D. of Blyth; Robi, of Auburn and John and Jas, in the West; and her aged mother now in her 114th year. The funeral which was largely attended, was Conducted by Rev, Mr. Hawkins, of Blyth, and Rev, Mr. Ross of Auburn, The subject of Mr. New - kills) address, WAS most appropriate "She !lath dobe what she could." The sympathy of the community is extend- ed to tate serrawleg relatives and Most especially to time son who will not re- ceive his another's welcome home, The pallbearers were the three brothers, F, 13„ Jos. and Wm, Stalker, find three brotlfer-itt•laws, 0. Geddes, R, J. McGee and Geo. Sturdy, Children Cry FOR FLETCHER'S t ASTOR A CAST-' -F1 I A For -Infants and Children 9n Use For Over 301 Years Always bears the edSignature of Xcca*� A Bad Fire Only for quick action of the fire- men the Smith Block Wright have been wiped out Sunday night when fire was discovered' in Roy Ball's photo gallery about it o'clock. Two lines of hose were quickly laid and gallons of water thrown in on the blaze. Mr. Ball suffered a total loss in his photo gallery while the stocks of Mr, John- son, Jeweller and Mr. Hovey Druggist, were badly damaged by water as was Mr. Medd's barber shop, The in- surance men were here on Tuesday and settled with the losers, Mr. Johnson gets $275; .Mr, Medd 510; Mr. Hovey 5900;, and Mr, Ball 51,000 and the Smith Estate $545, The Heavens Declare His Glory The brilliant reflection to be seen in the skies on Monday evening last was admired' 'all over the province. A Hamilton astromical expert says it was a Zodiacal reflection, which the Guelph Mercury passes in the fol- lowing: "Science tells us simply that the phenomenon is caused by the re. flection of light acting on the myriad infinitesimal molecules that make up the ierrrestrial atmosphere. Peculiar graduates of density in the humid areas catch the glow of the setting and rising sun and produce the ef- fects that awed the witnesses yester- day evening. Whatever it means, and whatever its cause, it thrilled and held amazed and' spellbound every beholder with its signiticence, for to -day, as of old, "the heavens de- clare the glory of God and (he firma- ment showeth His handiwork." g(tf3®�rB�®18QlLAtEQ+3��tDP.tB®®Ot0��s9 Local News I CramPs 41 :11)11111h et O Shipped Horses. Mr. ',elm. Wallis shipped a car -load of horses to Nova Scotia this week, New Junior. Mr. Alex. Eggleston has entered the Royal Bank here as Junior. Miss Hall is advanced to the Ledger. Band Concert To -Night The Regular Band concert will be held to -night, The band gave their first concert lost Thursday evening. Can Accept Telegrams It was mulerunced Wednesday morn- ing that telegrams at the C. h, R. are now accepted for Winnipeg, The telegraphers have returned to work, P,xpren5'1shiputeuts are also acceptable now for all points in Alberta, Med A Bad Fa'1 Last Friday evening a\Tr, John leans. ford fell from the top of the staters at itis home to the bottom, badly .bruis- ing his head and shoulders, lie is not 15105ieg arrnind as smartly as his 1151151 style but his legion of friends are glad the results are no worse, lliaitod Winthrop Lodge Mr, limes Dunford, 0, D 0 M.. of Hullett District L, '0, L. visited Win- throp Lodge on Wednesday evening; A couple of loads of Orangemen acco111' panied !tie District Deputy on his official visit, - obii dren Orr FOR FLETCHER'S F►LE'TCHER'S A +a ar N O 5"i g . i"t l eves Suffered arsetali SSr There ns ne ether kind of hewn' trouble chat comes on one so meekly end emit so little warning e.s nn attack of cramps in the stomach These are 5ery p5 11101 and when you are seizecl in 1(118 15115. and are all doubted une you want a remedy you are sure will' give you relict. and give it quickly too You don't went Rome entriecl medicine that might. only help von YOU went ler. Fowler's Extract of Wild tiu•nwberry Every one who has ever need it ki owe Oaten dose or two ivdl give instant relief. Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wild Straw- berry is one of those remedies that should be. in every house. ns 110 one kndws just when seine number of the family my be atttickcd with diarrhoea, dysentery, eholera, cramps e.olie or some other bowel eomplai}if.. Mrs. S. E. Chirk, leorion 'Station, Ont., writes:—"While visiting my mother In lotvnt 1 was taken very sick with cramps m my etotnn,oh. 1. don't think 1 ever ttnffered gorse pains, 1 sent and trot a bottle of 1)r, Eowler'e Extract; of Wild illrawbcrry, and in a couple of burrs 1 was nil rigght again, and able to ride eight miles borne in the evening, 1 can't, praise your wonderful medicine •onat1)ll,' o i'r. 'Pewter's &Lxtract of Wild Straw- berry tra-w�ryberry has been on the market for the past 74 years. Don't eitperiinent with flaw and untried remedies. 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