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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1918-8-22, Page 1'he Clinton No. 2055 --39th Year coed. CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 22nd, 1918 THE HOME PAPER C on Labor Day, when ' a Girls' Auxiliary are putting on A Big Day's Sports•Clinton In the evening the Sons .(and Daughters) of the Soil will be Presented with 1. 4edS safe_: 'Watches UR watches are made of the best materials, beautifully finished and stoutly constructed. Everything insures permanency and accuracy. Our prices are positively the 'lowest on the market, and our guarantee the broadest. leleet 4our 'Watch from Ud iJ. ,�"E. �Eellyar jeweler and Optician - - Clinton ISSUER OF MARRIAGE LICENSES. 1 1 The Royal Bank OF CANADA. Incorporated 1859, Capital Authorized $25,000,000 Capital Paid-up 14,000,000 Reserve and Undivided Profits 15,000,000 - Total Assets 300,000,000 Head Office, Montreal 520 Branches, With world wide connection. A general Banking business transacted. Clinton Branch - R, E. MANNING, Manager READY-TO-WEAR An CLOTHINGClothing INCORPORATED 1$55' ORDERED CLOTHING ®� A New Suits at, 1= 3 g �' ' Capital and Reserve 7 feserve $8 800 000 98 Branches in Canada. A General Banking Business Transacted. i' Circular haters of Credit Bank Money Orders. Savings Bank Deuartnient. Interest allowed at highest current rats. H.R. Sharp, Manager, ClintonBranch ••-The clothing we are showing was bought months age and is priced accordingly for quick selling. The ass OOOOOO .0000,0150.41.41 READY-TO-WEAR An CLOTHINGClothing 2 he c?Ylorriish - Co, ORDERED CLOTHING New Suits at, Popular Prices Men, Bug Clothing Now ••-The clothing we are showing was bought months age and is priced accordingly for quick selling. The prices are a sound investment for anyone who expects to require a suit this year, or two or three years hence Prices are Bound to go. Higher AT 15,00 AT 20.00 Young men's suits of Men's suits of a variety Grey Tweed, single braes. of patterns in tweeds and ted, belted, pateh pock- worsteds, bench tailored, eta, cuff on trousers, sizes trousers plain or cut size 34 to 38, price $15.00. 35 to 44, price 20.00 - AT 22.50 AT 25.00 Men's suits of Fancy ' Worsted, three button Men's suits of English sack, good trimmings. worsted, In small check well made, trousers with pattern, soft roll, semi - belt loops,- plain bottoms fitted back, big range of or cuff, sizes 35 to 44, patterns, sizes 36 to 46, P" rice 22,50, price 25,00 Men's blue suits two or three button sacks,p,. Lain back, semi -fitting or belted, $16.50 to $32,00. . M `.J.i.R. AgentC. Phone 18 yh6 ! or Sunday or night calfs, NO MEETING 01(' W,P,S. There will be no meeting . of the Women's Patriotic Society this week. Tho collection from the penny bags will bo made on Thursday of next. wook, DECORATION, Dr, Shaw has received a fetter from France tolling him that Capt, Isaac Hetherington of the 161st Bat- talion has been recommended for a decoration for conspicuous bravery and dash while leading a raid in the recent offensive. Capt. Hetherington comes iron Dungannon and was the musketry of- fioor of they 161st while training in England, A CHANCE TO GO TO SIBERIA. A' Contingent', C;E.F„ is ,to be mobilized for Service in Siberia, In- structions have been received from Ottatwa to proceed with recruiting for this Unit. One hundred men are required for the Infantry from Mil- itary District No, 1, Returned sol- diers physically fit and others not at present:liable under the Military Ser- vice Act, to be given first opportune ity. Discaarged soldiers re -enlisting will be given original regimental numbers. Applicants may apply to any authorized medical examiner in Military District No. 1, for medical examination. A VOICE FROM THE PAST. The News -Record has had the priv- ilege during the past week of looking over something of a curio, in the shape of a newspaper one hundred and forty years old. It was the property of the late Miss Fowler of town and is a copy of "The York Courant, printed by A. Ward, Coney street, Tuesday, Feb. 10111, 1778." It sold at three pence. The war of independence was then being waged and an advice from London says that : "All trades con- cerned for the army are now exceed- ingly busy getting ready clothing, arms, stores, tents, etc., which are to go with the first fleet to Phila- delphia, -Government being resolved that the opening of thea Campaign this year shall not be retarded for the want of stores," Another advice says : "They write from Corke by Saturday's mail that the Thetis, belonging to London, Capt. Wigmore, was arrived there from New York in twenty-eight days._ She' is said to bring advice that en. Gates, with a consider- able army, was preparing to attack that city. Still another item of news states that : "A letter from Windsor men- tions that the inhabihantee there are going to subscribe for raising a .Body of Troops for the support of the .Government." And again : "'A letter from . Nor- wich, dated Jan. 28th, says : 'This day a meeting was held at the Maid's Head, in St. Sinton, in this town, for the purpose of raising men to light against America. The occasion of the meeting was opened by Lord. Townshend requesting the subscrip- tions and encouragement of the gentlemen both in city and county, which he said was absolutely neces- sary to obtain peace with America and to be guarded against the de- signs of the French. This proposal was opposed by one gentleman. But after a few observations by three other gentlemen, a subscription was opened,, which in .. a sheet time, amounted to 50001.' " Tlie paper gives a report of the .proceedings in Parliament, both in the House of Lords and the House of Cont7nons. As will be seen by the following, which is the fist paragraph of 'the report of proceedings in the House' of Commons, the women even at that early date were very aggressive "Feb. 2nd—A vast multitude . as- sembled in the lobby and environs of the House, but not being able to gain admission either by entreaty or Interest, they forced their way into the gallery in spite of the door -keepers. The IIottse considered the intrusion in a heinous light and a motion was directly made clear- ing the galleries. A partial clearing only took place,; the gentletrien were obliged to withdraw ; the ladies through complaisance, were suffered to remain, But Governor John- stone observing that if the motion for ,clearing the House was ea sup- posed propriety, to keep the state of the nation concealed from our enemies, he saw no reason to indulge the ladies so far as to make thein 'ac- quainted with the Arcata of the State as ho did not think them more capable of keeping secrets than the men ;—they were likewise ordered to Wave the 'House, The • Duchess of Devonshire, (an ancestress, no doubt, e•Governor .Ge l of our pros nt .General), Lolly .Norton and ,teal: sixty' ether ladies were obliged to obey the man- date." It is interesting to note that Am- er:iee, which was then in rebellion against Britain, and T ra ce, winch IJrita(n was 'then watching Very warily, are now trusted Allies and rher Side side - With are n 11tin s lebye (letting lot the freedom of the World. Great changes ate wrought; even lu the comparatively short space, consider- ed In the life of Nations or I nipirrs, of less than a century and a half, THE LOOAL IVIARKET, Wheat •$0,10. Barley $1 1 e $ .10, Butter 40c. Rggs 30e to 4Qe. - Live hogs $18,50, LAID DOWN LIFE FOR COUNTRY. Word has : been received this week that. Pte, R, J, Blacker, son of 1V4rs. Blacker of town, had died of wounds in France on Aug, 1115, Pte, Blacker had been in the' west for some time before enlisting. He was the youngest son of the late Thos. J. Blacker. W. I. MEETING. The August meeting of the Women's Institute will be held at the • home of Mrs. I. Dodd: on Thursday after- noon next and promises to be an interesting one. There will be a demonstration of boning a fish and preparing same for ..cooking. Mem- bers are requested to bring pencil and paper to take notes as 'canning and pickling recipes will be discuss- ed. Members; are also• requested to bring to this meeting all finished war work. INTERESTING COINS. Mr. J. Ransford on Friday exhibit- ed to The News -Record an interest- ing little souvenir of former days in the shape of .a couple of coins, which he had had set in velvet and neatly framed, underneath which was this inscription : "First money received for salt in Clinton ; 300 lbs. land salt, 51.00,— Aug, 1015, 1808." The coins were an American half dollar and an English florinand'tbey were . oceived by ,11Ir, Ransford's fath- er exactly fifty years ago on Friday, as payment for the first product of the Clinton Salt Works. "J. R." places a high value upon this inter- esting relict of a half century ago. DEATH OF FOReeER CITIZEN. Mrs. C. 13. Middleton received word the other day of the death of her brother, Walter J. Coats, which occurred at Port Arthur on Aug. 12th after only a few days' illness. The deceased was a son of the late William Coats and was born in Clinton and spent the greater part of his life here but for sonic years he has been residing in Winni- peg. He was engaged in a railway. construction camp out from )Port Arthur when he contracted pneu- monia and was removed to the hos- pital at Port Arthur on Saturday but succumbed to the disease the following Monday. Ile was in his sixty-first year. The remains were taken to his home in Winnipeg from where the funeral took place. The late bit. Coats was twice mar- ried and is survived by his widow and one daughter, Lilian, now Mrs. Christiana of Winnipeg. Pour bro- thers and two sisters also survive : John V. of Warwick, N.Y., Chas. A., Chicago ; Robt. W., Detroit ; W. J. and Mrs. Middleton, Clinton, and Mrs. 1). D. MacCallnm, New Dayton, Alberta. ANNUAL MIE'I'ING, The annual meeting of The Jack- son 1VIanufact riing Co., Ltd., was held at the Company's !office on Tudsday last, the following officers being elected for the coming year : W. Jackson, President and Managing Director ; I3, T. Rance, ;Vice -Presi- dent ; Miss ,Josie Witts, Sec. -Treas- urer ; Advisory Directors, R. W. Reed, Geo. Phalan, A. R. Mitchell, W. Hamblyn and G. W. Davis. The election of the advisory directors is a new move for the Company but the placing of more responsibility on these gentlemen will mend to stren- gthen the Company during these trying times, Mr. R. W. Reed has been with the .Company for ,.tlie past three years and is Superintendent of the Operat- ing Dept., Mr. Geo. Phalan has seen ten years service with the Company and' is in charge of the nutting and designing department, with Lorne Murch as assistant ; .A. R. Mit- chell Is the man Who sells the goods and he takes in all the large towns between Montreal in the East and Fort Wiliam in the West, He has been with the Company for four- teen years, Mr. W. Hamblyn is re- eponsi510 efor the shipping of all goods and takes full .charge of all orders coming in from( travellers and by mail. He is also the cost man and his various duties -keeps hilt on the jump. FIe has'been with the Company for twelve years. Mr. G•, W. Davis is the superintendent of the Exeter factory and has full charge of that busy plant. He has designed a great many novelties in children's garments whiell have been a great success. Itis Icngth of ser- vice with the Company has been thirteen years. With W. Carter in charge of mach- inery and buildings and T. White as stock -keeper the Company has a strong organization and if goods can the coming on c r cl Burin e n1be to u e g g Y1• year business will be humminging as Mete is a great demand for Boys' "Lion" Brand clothing at the pres- ent tune. The Jaelcson Mfg, Colnlifiny is cite of Clinton's most important induce tries. May it continue 10 prosper ani) grow to the nuitual benefit of the Conliiany. and the towft, . FOR '1IX.0 WEST. The following passengers were ticketed through to the west y•,e. s- terday by W. Jackson, C,P,lt, agent; Milton Johnson, Albert Brown, F. W. Gray, Earl Cooper, L. F. Pea, cook aid 11l, 13, Clarke HAVE YOU EVER HEARD IIIM ? If the young man who had no much surplus mouth et the ball 'game on Tuesday evening.wouid put the same amount of effort into improving his language the pubiie opinion of him would be ata higher standard,—Iin- cardine Review. OVERCOME BY BEAT, In the last week's issue 'of the Guelph ,Mercury appeared an account of the death, dee to heart failure induced by extreme heat, of Wni, I1, Thornton, brother-in-law of Mrs. J. H. Thornton, of Guelph, but former- ly Mrs. McCartney of Clinton, The deceased wee a man very highly es- teemed in the community in which he lived. , ' THIRTY-EIGHT YEARS., The Brussels Post last week com- pleted its thirty-eighth year under its present management. The Post was establisher) in 1878 by McGilli- cuddy Bros. but it 'R'as in 1800 that Mr. W. II, Kerr took charge of the helm. It is a bright, newsy, well -printed sheet and The News - Record .,wishes Bro. Kerr continued success. PULLS DOWN GOOD SALARY. 'l'hel Edmonton Bulletin 01 August 8th says : "l.n appreciation of the executive ability of Manager Stark, and of the aid that he gets from his capable assistants, Miss Louise Holmes and Alex. Bonneau, the Dir- ectors of the Edmonton Fair Assoc- iation raised the salaries of all three officials, Mauager Stark was given a raise .01 $1,500, making his. salary $5,500. Miss Holmes and Mr. Bon- n eau were each raised to $2,000," Miss Louise Holmes, who is refeer- ed to, is the second daughter of Mr. Robert Holmes, o formerly , f (,Itnt on and in addition to the salary men- tioned gels a bonus of $225 for ex- tra wort, she does for two ether ag- ricultural societies. This isa pret- ty good salary for a girl, Miss Holmes has certainly made good since going to the west. HURON CASUALTIES. The casualty lists during the past week have been heavy. and Huron men have not escaped, the following names having appeared since the last published list : Killed in Action—Lieut. Walter EL Burgess, D.S.O., - Bluevale ; Lieut. Frank 'Scott, Brussels ; Lieut. W. 13. Wilson, Hensali ; Flight -Lieut. C. McLean, Wingham ; Cleve Danboro, Brussels ; A. McKenzie, Dungannon. Died of Wounds—R, J. Blacker, Clinton ; Jas, E. McLeod, Sea- fgrth. Wounded --1-I. C. Wilkan, W. Slo- man, J. L. Young, Clinton ; Lieut, Foster Ferguson, Wingham ; W. P. thinnings, Holutesville ; 111. L. Tones, Bayiield ; F. McCauley, Geo, L. Joynt, Seaforth ; Corp. Scott Atnent, Brussels ; L. C. Webb, God- erich ; W. J. Shaddick, Hensall ; W. E. Jeffrey, Exeter. Ill—L. P. Atkinson, Seaforth,. THE WINTER'S FUEL SUPPLY, Mr. A. J. Holloway., -.Clinton's sole and only coal dealer, informs The News -Record that the fuel controller has allotted to Clinton 3500 tons of coal. Seventy-five percent. of this is Ito be delivered here by the end of November, the remaining twenty-five percent, during the menthe of -Dec- ember, January, February and March. The normal supply of coal for Clin- tonwould be, according to Mr. Hol- loway, about 4000 tons, so that the allottment is about 500 tons short. But Mr, Holloway -thinks that. with the amount of soft coal aid cannel coal which he now has on hand there will be no serious shortage, This should be reassuring and en- couraging to citizens, wht cannot help feeling some anxiety over the suvation for the coming winter, and it is hoped that it will work out as expected, But in view of the fact that there is actually less coal in town now than there was at this time last year ; that nearly all of this 3500 tons has to be hauled from the min- es and that neither the dealer nor airy private citizen can do anything to hurry its arrival, we would sug- gest that every citizen make what- ever preparation he can for the cold weather, Put lo your order for goal, have your money ready to pay for it as soon as it Is delivered, but if you can lay in a supply of wood (lo that also. The dealer will get in as Mb, much coal as he b, the fuel con- troller will probably do what he can to Sae that the coalis aqtaliY div- ided amongst st differentt ens , l r t in anemia but all are about in the natne condition. Ile as well prepared for the cold weather as possible. There is net much danger that the coal dealer will have any steep felt on his kande no matter ]tow siun1i of other fuel is got ready against the chilly Vehicle of winter. QUIT YOUR 0R0U0ILING': ICincarcline's tax rate this year in 40 mills on the dollar and 1Viarton s 50 nulls, Clinton's 84 looks reason- able against these: Then there's the satisfaction of living in "the Iittb," besides, Really, there seems no room for a grouch,- SOLDIER BOY ILL. Mr, J. Ge Chowen of town ices re- ceived wortl.of the serious illness of his son, Roy, who is now in a mil- itary hospital in England. Efforts. are being .made to have the young man brought to Canada so that he might be within reach of his friends while being treated and it is hoped that this may bo accomplished. CLINTON BOYS WOUNDED. Word was resolved by Mr. J. Slee man on Tuesday that his son, Will, had been admitted to hospital in France suffering from a wound inthe knee. 1t is not known how serious the wound may be but it is hoped that it may not be serious and that cheering news will soon be received. Mr. A. Wilken has also received word that his son, II. C. (Lloyd), has been wounded in the arm. The casualty discs are long this week. LITTLE LOCALS, The divellers along Huron . street have been improving their property. Mr. Tenney has had a new •stable er- ected on a concrete foundation and Mr. Wm. Mutch and. Mrs. Wm. Wheatley have had their residences newly painted, adding much to the appearance of same. The Wallis, Mclliath, Cuninghame, Rorke, Hellyar and Nediger families and others picnicked at Burks' yes- terday and had an enjoyable time. WILL MEET IN CLINTON. The annual meeting of the Iced Cross and W.C.A. will be held in Wesley church, Clinton, on Friday, August 30th. A morning and after- noon session will he held, at eleven and two o'clock. Every Patriotic. Society in the county is asked to send aand im erten P t business will be discussed. A speak- er from headquarters will address the meeting. ENGAGEMENT'S ANNOUNCED. Mrs, Margaret A. Shannon of Tor- onto, formerly of Clinton, announces the -engagement of her daughter, Jen- nie, to Mr. Leonard Cecil Sabine, son of the late Rev. T, J. Sabine and Mrs, Sabine of Ilamiiton, the marriage to take place Aug. 2915. Mr. and Mrs. harry Weston of the Bayfield Road, Goderich township, announce the engagement of their youngest daughter, Elva Elizabeth, (Bessie), to Mr. Lorraine Vail of Detroit, the marriage to take place In Detroit on August 31st. AMONG THE CIIURCHES. Rev. 'J. A. Agnew will occupy his own pulpit in Ontario street church on Sunday next • • • Rev. :r. MacMillan will preach again in Willis church on .Sunday. • • Mrs. E. J, Jenkins and Miss Beat- rice Greene rendered a duett at the evening service in Wesley ,church on Sunday last, delighting the audience. • • • The pastor, Rev, E. 0, Forde, will occupy his own pulpit; in the Baptist church on Sunday next. At ten- thirty a.m. the continuation service will be held, preaching following the Sunday school, and at seven -thirty in the evening the usual preaching service will be held. • NO EXCUSE FOR P00R BREAD. Recently there Was a good deal of complaint concerning* the bread turn- ed out by a certain baker iu St, Thomas, the patrons complaining that the bread gave thein .indiges- tion, Finally a food expert was sent up to investigate, The baker blamed the war flour but the expert exhibited the product from othet ovens, baked with si,nilar flour, which was of excellent quality and said the fault lay entirely with the baker. There is alt old saying that a "'poor workman always ,quarrels with his tools," and as you go about the world and observe how dilTerent peo- ple work you will note that there is, a good deal of tru1hi in it, ,One butter matter will take cream and turn out butter which it is a joy to eat while another under sim- ilar circumstances will make a pro- duct which is fit only for wagon grease, Some housewives never seem to have good 'Thread while others: never have a failure. We are inclined to -think that the new war flour intik- es just as Wholesome and nutriti otts bread as the best fine white flour Over milied. it is not as white, it may take a little more care to get it just fight. In fact you have to learn how to use it before it is a complete success, Bttt there le i to need for anyone, baker or private 'housekeeper, making sotti, indi b est- ible bread out of tenadian Standard (lout and the substitutes requited un- der the foot) regulations. Canadian Wad eau be, and 15 It rthe great majority et cases, sweet, wholesome and nntritiotie. We have '110 Cause at all to complain_ of put: "War belled," LITTL]0 LOCALS, The series of Scotch doubles being ed theo bowling r play ofk pn 'Oaf al bo n6 green will he -finished tomorrow and a complete list of the winners wilt be given , next week, 1)o not refuse to. buy a flower from the young girls who will offer them for sale on the street this evening. The object is to raise )Honey for the Belgian Relief, The money will be spent lu town by the Weal-commit- teefor Belgian Relief, • MEDALS FOR FARM HELPERS. ' All the boys and girls between the ages of thirteen and nineteen tit ho have worked oa the farm during the - sumrner mouths are entitled to 'med- als. :1'ltese medals will be presented on Labor Day at Clinton, The Min- ister of the District will be glad -to receive the names of those entitled to receive the medals or names may, be left with A. T. Cooper, Clinton. On the evening of Labor Day. there will be a mass meeting in the town ball at which prominent an will give addresses., TFIEY WERE STRANGERS. The News -Record is informed that on a recent evening "a couple of young men, strangers in town, were trying to induce young girls passing on the street to get in and ride with them. They did not succeed but were standing around evidently waiting for another opportunity when Sergeant Welsh, hearing of it, came along and gave the chaps a warning and they soon got out of town. Young girls would be well.advised-to have noth- ing othing to do with strange men who ac- cost then on the street and should not accepe'any invitation to go mot- oring with people they do notknow, either melt or women. SPRING WHEAT GOOD CROP. Spring wheat in this section is said to be turning out well. For a number or years spring wheat' was not sown in this 'part of the country to any great extent, fall wheat being the ,crop farmers depend- ed upon most. But fall wheat has not been a great success for some few years either and last spring when the Government urged upon Canadian farmers the -need of grow- ing wheat on account of the world shortage a great many decided to sow at ]east a few acres. The re- sult has been on the whole gratify- fug. The season has been remarkab- ly dry, very little rain falling from the time the wheat was sown until now when it is being harvested. But by dint of selecting the most suit- able sold, obtaining the best possible seed and giving it the greatest at- tention the crop has turned out a very good average, indeed, '!'here is said to be a good acreage of wheat in McKillop township, some also in Iiullett and in Goderich township and Tuckersmitli. One far- mer in Mullett is said to have threshed his spring wheat realizing about thirty-five or forty bushels to the acre. This is considered an ex-, eellent yield. People You Know Miss Olive Harland is with Blyth friends this week. Mrs. Dowding left on .Monday to vis- it friends at Bobcaygeon. Miss Rose lbtcCaughey spent a few days last week in Goderieh. Miss Dorothy Rattenbury of Peter- boro is visiting Clinton friends. Mrs. Oxtaby of Brantford is the guest of Miss- Jennie Robertson. Miss Edna Penbebaker has returned from a visit 1n Kingston and Os- hawa. Miss Isobel Draper has teturced from a holiday visit at lrinrlson and Sandwich. Mr. Wilber Ford returned to Peter•- boro on Monday after a holiday, spent at his home in town, Misses Lilian and Mabel Caoteloa re- turned Wednesday evening after a week's stay at Grand Bend, ieir. and hers. Harrington spent a couple of days last weak as the guests of Mr, and -Mrs, C. II. Bart. I1if. Misses Lyle, and Eleanor Thornton returned to Seaforth on Thursday, after a visit With their aunt, Mrs. Chas: Bartliff. Mts. and Miss Struthers returned to their home in Galt on 'Thursday after visiting for a weer: c-1 the home of Mrs. Wm, Cooper. Capt. Scott of the Salvation Army, is holidaying this week and Lieut. Tucker is in charge of the Weal corps. Mrs, Tucker of Toronto ts• vending the week with her (laugh- ter, 1biiss Mabel Harland has returned front a visit with her. sister., Nees., W. 1e, Glover of Fingal, and her brother, Mr. J. W. Campbell, Pore Stanley, and her niece, Mrs. James Reid, Aylmer. Rev, 71. A, and Mrs, .Jones and Miss Madeline.,. who (save been at thole summer rt tega at Grand August, of � ..thebeginning 0 1 since 15 . Bnc are + spending a' few days, at the parsonage this week, utham on t Bleu, J, % Parke of . S o P , formerly teeter of St. Prat's ehurelt, and 11{x' daughter, Airs. ('art of Montreal, and her tlitetl a1111dron colied oil Rev, and Nuts, 3, A, Robinson last week, A 1