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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1918-9-5, Page 8Clinton News -Record September th, lgl .A Serious rose in Atcl�illop A ease that caused a great tical .of interest to the residents of Molfillep unit vicinity, was hold in the town all, $oatortb, on Monday week whoa a tnan named 13rodltagea of 'Logan, was tip before Police Mfagis- ,ttrate Greig on tl charge of stealing five head Of u'ilee a belonging to lVIrs. V, Andersttll of Melftllop The man teas eonvioted and sent up for trial art' the December sessions at Golder - lel', bail being accepted for $3,000. The cattle were pastured on the grass farm of Mr, John Govenlock near Winthrop, and were•inisaed about the last week in, Jnnc, Mats, Anderson advertised a reward for any inform istion leading to their r.eeo'very, bub it WS not Intal a tow clays ago that - information was reeeivod dict led to the arrest of tate stall Brod- hagenr In giving hie evidence the Mart stated that he drove the cattle From the Govenlook farm heels into Bogan where he sold time to a- farmer for $275 and later expended $250- of this amount la the purchase of an automobile. The cattle have been recovered and will be returned to Mrs. ,Anderson, How to Have Coal and Wood for Next Winter SAVE IT NOW by getting a Perfection or Puritan Oil Cooking Stove WE HAVE TtIEM And make sure of a supply of Coal Oil or Gasoline (as it undoubtedly will be short at times) Get a 25 -gallon or a 45 -gallon steel tank WE HAVE THEM CHEAP— _ Second -band Gasoline Stove 2 Second-hand Ovens HARLAND DS. STOVES, HARDWARE AND NOVELTIES 1 THE Differe:'ce in OSS The difference between .the sort of shoes .we sell and the "Other Sort" will be perfectly .apparent to anyone who compares our "Good Shoes". with "just shoes." OUR BETTER SHOES Our Shoes are built up to a Standard and not 1 Down to a Price ! The result is that our Shoes are more economical than uncertain shoes.; They wear so much longer and look so much better than "Bargain Shoes" that they are a Better Investment, Dollar for Dollar, than any Shoes that sell for Iess money, The -true test of Shoo Value is not the First Cost, but the Final Cost—not what they cost Per. Pair, but what they cost Per Year. It is upon this simple test of value that the successful growth of our Shoe Business is based 011.11111*. FRED. - JACKSON ' "SHOES 'OF QUALITY.," * * * 4 FOR SCHOOL 1300I S AND SUPPLIES yeti aro invited to inspect , our stooks hoping :* that the advan- • tage will be shared by you. * Tile W. D. Falx Co. Save Money PRICES ARE STILL ADVANCING, SO DON'T FAIL '1'0 TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE LOW PRICES. tAbout five dozen work shirts, in' blue, khaki, and black and white stripe, SPECIAL PRICE 790 Five dozen Carpenter's Aprons striped cottonade, at half the price of material used, EACH 23c THIRTY pairs .Women's Split Oxfords, solid leather shoe, regu- lar prit e $1.50, SPECIAL PRICE , $1.19 Men's Harvest Boots, in mule skin , split leather, black or an • SPECIAL PRICE $2.50 Two dozen pairs Men's Trousers, in striped PRICE worsted, SPECIAL $2.25 DON'T FAIL TO INVESTIG ATE THESE LINES—YOU WILL FIND THEM GOOD BUYING. Plumsteel Bros. TIIE STORE TH AT SELLS FOR LESS. PHONE 28 AGENTS—SEMI-READY CLOTHING. NEW IDEA PATTERNS. Everg Rug IN OUR EXHIBIT has a charm, of its own. Each has an individuality and the variety is so'great that every taste can be gratified. here are rugs of oriental -design, others of domestic origin in plait, floral and geometric patterns. Rut there is only one quality in the enure collection ; the very best that can be obtained for the nosey, JAS. V N I"'Q '�Li Undertaker and Funeral Director, 28 Phone 1 28 "Often the Cheapest Always the Best." M.., ftn NI�fllAunl�!luommelets, Llli t ,xnaih,. Mr. I!:: -L. Mitten has gone, to..Tor- onto to take 6, position.` hiss Mlae Davies was a week -end vis- itor with Sealorth frieods, Marrs. J. A. Robiuson is visiting her mother, Mrs. Lucas of Markdale. Miss Leila Ford left Monday after- noon for Ottawa to resume teach- ing. Mrs. J. Wiseman returned on Friday from a visit with St. Marys friends, Mrs. (Rev..) Bartlett of Toronto has been the guest of her brother, Mr. W. H. Hellyar., llrs. Nelson Bail and Misses Ruth and Clara visited friends at Aub- urn last week. • Mr, and Mrs. Warren Finch and Miss Dorothy were up from Stratford for the holiday, Miss Viae Smith left Monday after- noon for Elmira to resume her teaching duties, Miss Thelma Finch of Stratford has been visiting her grandmother, Mrs. James Finch of town. Mr, and Mrs. Welsh of Exeter spent Friday last as the guests of Mr. and' Mrs. J. D. Atkinson. Mr. and Mrs. E. Finch and "Miss Irene and Master Roy motored up from Stratford for the holiday. Mrs, .1. G. Medd has returned from a visit with Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Medd of Exeter and Mr. and Mrs. W. C+. Medd of Winchelsea. 14liss Emma Stephenson lelt on Fri. day for London to spend a day or so before going on to Port Arthur to resume her teaching duties. Mrs. Burns of Detroit, Who has been visiting with Hensall friends, has returned to town and is the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. W. Moore. Messrs. Earl Steep and Clifford Smith of Stratford spent Labor Day as the guests of the former's parents, Mr, and Mrs. D. Steep, Mrs. T. Jackson and family returned home on Friday after spending several weeks at the summer home of Mr. and Mrs, J. T. Clark of Go Home Bay, MissNellie Medd of Constance spent the week -end visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Medd and other friends in town before returning to her school duties near Exeter. Mir. and Mrs. Moreton, who had beets"' camping upnorth, visited the lady's mother, Mrs. Kitty of town, leaving by motor for their hone in Sandwich on Sunday morning, Mr. G. A, Bradshaw came up. from Toronto on Friday evening and re- mained over the weekend and,holi- day. On his return on Tuesday he was accompanied by Mrs. Brad- shaw and Master Ernest. MIrs. (Dr.) Dowsley of Ottawa has been the guest of Col. and Mrs. Rance during the past week. `Dr. Dowsley formerly practised med- icine in Clinton and will be remem- bered by many of the older citi- zens. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Mustard and children of Toronto were guests of the lady's parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. Macdonald over the week -end. They were on -their way home af- ter spending 'tire summer at their cottage at Bayfield. Misses Eva and1Mabel. Cluff and Mrs. and Miss Morrison of Hensall mot- ored to Hensall and 'London and .spent the week -end and holiday with friends. On their, return they were accompanied by Miss Helen Gunne of London, who is visiting in town. Mr, and Mrs. Rowe, Mrs, Snell and Mrs, and Miss Laporte motored up from Exeter on Labor Day • and ;visited Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Atkin- son. On their return they were accompanied by Miss Mildred. Rowe, who had been visiting Miss Eileen Atkinson, Miss Clete Ford returned to Loudon Saturday to resume her work in connection with the Conservatory of Music., Miss Ford intends spend- ing most of her time in London this season, not returning to tetoh in Citation for a part of each weak as formerly, much to the regret of her local pupils. Mlir. 0. I7. Todd, of Toronto, son of Mr. A, M. Todd, formerly editor and publisher of The .News -Record, made a pleasant call 011 us on Tuesday, tis, and his wife and some friends had motored Op from the city on Monday. Mr, Todd Is new eenllttetiliga eneleetlanery 1'itisiness in Toronto but he atilt takes \ n �tii i t ter ase In the, si'i f i 1 nttg trait, its wliieli he Was schooled in early youth. Ile ' was ' but a little lad when the family lett Ciinten. • Give' a Day's Thought to These Guarantee.dLinens for theHome OWING! to the war conditions and the scarcity of flax, pure linens'are getting very scarce, corse- V gnently advancing in, price. A wise woman whose constant thought is the 'Home Beautiful' 1 management thereof will consider this matter. Read this list carefully and give it your attention, No! perhaps you are not really in need of new linens at present but if you wish to save money on your purchase buy them now Mien you .can get them at about half the, price they will be shortly, Or if you don't need them yourself perhaps you, have; a young friend who is anticipating a home of her own and what is more acceptable than linens. Tablecloths - Table. Napkins Centerpieces Tray Cloths Towels - Towelings Bedspreads I3eautiful bleached Irish Damask, satin finish, all-roun.d, single and double bor.. dere, a variety of designs, leaves. sprays, floral, figures, dots, etc., also tabling by the yard. • Pure bleached linen, a large range of choice designs. Hand embroidered and Plauen lace centerpieces and doylies, in dainty patterns. - Plauen lace, hand embroidered and drawn work, hemstitched edges, all pure linen A household necessity, always in demand, carefully selected, pure linen huckahack towels, hemstitched, plain and embroidered damask borders, guest and large sizes. Also bleached and unbleached turkisb towels, with 4ancy stripes and all white, Reliable linen towelings, values that are thoroughly dependable, check and stripe glsss toweling, heavy .crash, plain linen huck and tea cloths. These materials are steadily advancing in price. • Extra fine weaves, choicest designs in floral, spray and figured effects, good heavy qualities. Colne in and we will be pleased to show you our stock. - If you don't see what you want, ask for it. Agents for Priestley's Dress Goods. Agents for Butterick Patterns LI is W.P.S. NOTES. There will be no meeting 61 the Women's Patriotic Society this week. Next week the meeting, will be held in the council chamber when the monthly reports will be given and all finished work should be brought in for shipment. 'l'he Society grate- fully acknowledges the following donations : Ontario St. church Lea- gue $15.00 ; County grant $114.06. SCHOOLS RE -OPEN. The Clinton Collegiate opened on Tuesday morning with a full staff of teachers and a pretty full quota of pupils. The stall is the same as last term with one exception, hiss May - belle Kerr of Toronto, physical cul- ture specialist, taking hiss Morgan's place, - The Public school also opened its doors Tuesday morning. The only change it the teaching staff this year is that Miss Draper takes Mr. Bottck's room during tate Model term and Miss Ford takes Miss Draper's room. The Model class is not so large this year as formerly, A GOOD GAME, The Clinton baseball team journey- ed to Goderich on Wednesday of last week and was defeated by tate score of 12-0. The game was well play- ed. Lumley was knocked from the box in the third inning and Jas. Wiggins, a veteran of old days, went in and held Clinton, scoreless for the rest of the game. Clinton was shy a man and Wiggins of Dungan- non was used. Following was the line-up : Clinton—T. t Ilawkins, c. ; 0. Mur- phy, s.s. ; M. Elliott, 2nd b ; M. Mc- Neil, 3rd b ; 1I. 13111,. 1st b ; tV. Carrick, 1,1. ; E. Wiggins, c.f. ; E. Hall, r.f ; E. Cooper, p. - Goderich—W. Doyle, .0 ; Babb, .s.s ; B. Townshend, 2nd b ; ,1. Wiggins, 3rd •lr; J. Doyle, 1st b ; Aitchcson, 1.f. ; Jas. Hume, af, ; T. Johnson, e,f. ; F. Lumley, p• Umpire—Young,,,Goderieh. " TANK BA'PT. REINFORCEMENT. Men are required for reinforcement draft for lst Canadian Tank _Batta- lion ; qualifications -as -follows : 1. Category "A". 2. Age, 19 to 35, inelusive, They should have Educational qual- ifications similar to the • University Canadian Officers' Training Corps ; that is the Matriculation examination to Universities or its equivalent. Made 1 men tinder Military Sorviee Ad, not yet called for duty, may volunteer for this Unit, This iu.,;lui1 es the 19 year old Class. Men under Military Service Act enlisting before expiration of exemp- tion granted, clay enlist in this Un - 1t, Applicants May apply to any autih- drised ((1011cal examiner In the Dia - Wet for medical examination or direct to Mobilization Centre, Caa"-, ]fug l3lodt, London, Ontario. ri YOUNG SON WALLS. Mrs. S. J3ooth of Winnipeg, who is visiting her mother, Mrs. Kerr of Victoria street, received word on Monday that her son, Allen, had lice!' killed in action in France. MTrs. Booth's two older sons are al- so in France and a younger one is in training in the west. Allen spent some time with his grandmother a few years ago and attended school here. Many will remember him as a very lovable boy and will regret his early call, hitt he went in the way of duty. People You Know Mr. J. 13. Levis is in Oshawa this week on business. Mrs, Saville spent the week -end with. Londesboro friends. Mr. Harry Gould has been in Toron- to during the past week. Mrs. de la Penotiere of Kincardine was in town last week visiting friends. Mrs, Bolph of Bluevale is the guest this week of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Wasman. Mr, Snteltzer of Meaford is visiting his sisters-in-law, the Misses Mountcastle, Mr. James L. Shook of Philadelphia, Pa,, has been visiting Mfr, Chas, Lindsay of town. Mrs. Jack MacKinnon and Master Billie have returned from a visit with Caledonia friends. Miss Bertha Carbert _of Stratford spent the week -end with her sis- ter, Mrs, A. V. Quigley. Miss Winnifred Jervis of Stanley spent the week -end at the home of Mrs.1 J. Snyder of town. Mr. and Mrs. L. 'i'rouse of Wood- stock visited the fortner's mother in town over the holiday. Misses Stella and Daisy Copp, who have been visiting their parents, have returned to Toronto. MIrs, Charlesworth of Grand Forks and her little son are visiting the lady's mother, Mrs. MacRae. Miss Fiances Reynolds has taken a school at Port Arthur and leaves this week to take up her duties. Misses Ida' and Laura Wilken have returned to .Detroit after spending a holiday at their home in town, Miss Hattie C'ourtice returned Mon- day •evening after a holiday visit in Toronto, Ilantilton aril St, Thom- as. homas. Miss Elizabeth 13uirnett was the guest of her •cousin, Miss Fiorcnee Fowler of Seafarth, over the week- end. Mrs. Varcae, who has been visiting her parents, Mr, and Mrs. TE... Rath - well, leaves this week for Souris, Mu. Mfrs, (Rev.) Edward Laird Mins and little son Of Salt Lake City are the lltests of Miss Amy Rowson. Jtev. Mr. Mulls accompanied his 'wife: cad son and remained over the rveelr-end, leaving flet • New York (lily Monday morning. People You Know Mfrs, Laidlaw 11 Blyth and Mr, „II. Sturdy of Auburn were guests of Mrs, Robt. Thompson of town on Labor Day. Mr. and Mrs. Blatchford and son motored up front London and spent the week -end with the lady's sis- ter, Miss Graham of town, Mr. James Webster of Toronto vis- ited Ms sister, Mrs. E. G. Saville of town, for a day or so last week, going on to Logdesboro. ;Mr. and Mrs. A. Wilken of town and Mr. and Mrs. Parimer of Hensall took a motor trip to Toronto and Hamilton over the week -end and holiday. Miss Phyllis Sparkes, Brantford, is spending a few days with her sis- ters, Mrs. (Ret.) W. 13. Moulton and Miss Margaret Sparkes, Orange street. Mr. 'Phomas Venner and three chil- dren of Hamilton have returned home after spending a couple of weeks with Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Venner of town. MIr. and lIrs. Crawford, Mrs. Shan- non and Mrs. Curtain and daugh- ter, Miss Wanda, ntotor'bd down from Ripley and spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. T. A, Greig. Mr. and Mrs. Il, C. Holland, Miss Mary Holland and Mr. • and Mrs. Percy Cole motored to Gordon, Springfield, Aylmer and St. Thomas and spent the week -end and holi- day. . Mrs. Thos. Dunbar and children left on Monday for their home in Ser- bia after spending a couple of weeks as the guests - of the lady's parents, Mr. anti MIrs. Geo. Bur- nett Mrs. W. J. Paisley and Mrs, L. 0. Paisley and Master Elmer returned - Monday evening after spending a fortnight with Toronto friends. They accompanied Mr. and Mrs, Stewart Paisley home on his re- turn to the city after a visit here a couple of weeks agog Mrs. W. L. Wade, who has been vis- iting in Clinton for several weeks, left last week for ]'ort Huron, where she will. visit her sisters be- fore returning to her •home.in Fort ,..William. Many of her old blends were pleased to hear her sing again in Ontario street church during her visit here. Auburn A very' successful meeting, in aid of the Navy League, was held in the hall on Tuesday evening. Mr. Janes Itaitithy presided and addresses were given by Mfr. Sidenius of the Y. M. C. A. and others. 000 hundred and three boys and girls were presented with badges for farnwork by Mr. Sidenius at this gathering. The girls and boys of Auburn and vicinity Irate been doing their bit the Past Snititner, ' Hullett Township Miss Loretto Flynn returned to' Toronto on Monday after spending a couple of weeks holidays at her home. She was accompanied by a ]Miss Snell who had been spending a few weeks with lir. 'and Mrs. 0. Flynn. Mr. John Shanahan was -accompan- ied home by itis wife the forepart of the week after spending the past eouple of, weeks at her home in St. Thomas. Miss Minnie Reynolds and hiss Toots Reynolds returned home this week after spending several clays with Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Rheinhardt of Kitchener. Miss Mary McIntosh of London is visiting friends in the township this. week, • * « * * * * * * * * * * PHOTOGRAPHS * * * * Pictures of home * * folks carry warns- * tit and comfort to * * the heart of a * * soldier. Send one * ti * in the • next par- * * eel. Our'prices are * * the same as before * * the war. * * * * * * « * * P: ROY BALL Phone 66 Photographer DANCE Pavilion, Jowett's Grove BAYFIELD Saturday night, Sept. 7 Wednes'y night Sept, IL from 8 to 12 Blackstone.Buckley Five -piece Orchestra E1eetrieWirii and up-to,date Fixtures of all kinds Plumbing, Roofing, Troughing and Furnace Work Estimated Cheerfully Given a BSutter' Plumbers and Electrician* Phone ..