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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1918-10-3, Page 8Poets, Attention! The Dominion Press News and Feature Cato cf the Victory Loan 1018 organization announces a poem eentost in connection with the eoanill& oatnpMgn. Caned ens with poetical talent are invited to sub• tacit offerings not esoeoding 200 words, wide!' will be judged largely: on their effectiveness as publicity de- signed to persuade Canadians to buy Victory Bonds, A prize of a $00.00 .bond of the new issue will .bo awarded for the best poem submitt- ed, TIM next best 24 will be award- ed speeial mention and $5,00 will be row Clinton News4e0tor4 • October Ord., 1918 paid for those Which the eott a itteo decides to 1180 in the course of the oantpaigh. Professor M. W, Wallace of the Toronto University and the editor of Victory Loan National Press dews and Feature Service will be the judges, The committee offers to supply in- formation ooneerning the urgency of the situation necessitating the com- ing loan, to all contestants who may apply to the committee's office, 18 King- street west, Toronto. The contest closes on October 15th, and awards will be announced a few days later, StoesaniI Hardware At Bargain Prices in finny Lines When Comparing the Present Costs Carrying a heavy stock in advance helps out our customers to great extent ----MANY LINES CHEAPER TFIAN WE CAN BUY TO -DAY. We have a good line of Ranges and heaters, to burn ;wood or noal. A big stook of roofing, including the celebrated BRANTFORD, also the high-grade Carbon Roofing Paint—same price as the ordinary.. i", ; A GOOD TIME TO REPAIR. Get a PERFECTION oil heater for chilly mornings and even- ings—solid comfort—and save your coal for zero weather., SEE NEXT WEEK'S NEWS -RECORD FOR A BIG LIST OE "SECONDS" GRANITEW ARE ALSO OTHER LINES, HARLAND BROS. STOVES, HARDWARE AND NOVELTIES 1 THE Difference in Shoes 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 Down to a Price I 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 az' e a ,Better Investment, Dollar for Dollar, than any Shoes that sell for Iess money. The true test of Shoe Val ue is not the First Cost, but the Final Cost—not what they cost Per Pair, hut what they cost Per Year. It is upon this simple test of value that the successful growth of our Shoe Business is based 1' FRED. JACKSON "SHOES 'OF QUALITY," Things You'll Need in the Fall Summer done—and the mind of the housekeeper turns to getting her home and family ready for the new and cooler season. Don't forget that our counters, our assistants, are here ready to help you, Full stocks --Prompt and courteous service—Right prices. See the Fall Number of the New Idea Quarterly just out. This smart, attractive style book on sale at our New Idea Pat, tern Dept. a 8983—,..dies' Dr... 8izee 34 36, 38; �, 40, 42 me8 ,i� buet mea- a-IN'if sure..wnc., Plumsteel Bros. THE STORE TN AT SELLS FOR LESS, PHONE 29 CLO THING, NEW IDEA PATTERNS, 1 Il4 Every 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 rags of oriental design, others of domestic origin in plain, floral and geometric patterns. But there is only one quality in the entire collection ; the very best that can be obtained for the money. JAS. DUNFORD U'ndenaker and Punetsi Director* 28 Phone Wei. 28 1 •.* a s. • 4 4 4 4 9 4 ..8 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 F 8 M 4 a * * * • • FOR SCIIOOT, BOOTS AND SUPPLIES 4 * * r you are invited • to inspect our 4 4 stock, hoping that the advan- tage will bo shared by, .;out 4 * 4 * 4t R * *. * ;1 * * a * a * *ter no W. D. Fair Co. "Often the Oheapest. Always the Beet.' Mr. W. Brydone was in Toronto ov- er the week -end. Mr. and Mrs, McLeod are removing to Goderich this week, Dr. Thompson is spending this week in Hamilton anti Toronto. lbIr. and Mrs. A. J. Holloway have been in Toronto this week. Mrs, R. Tasker and children of. Ow- en Sound have been visiting in town. Mrs. and Miss Carriere of Grand Bend are the guests of Mrs, J. Hunter. Miss Hannah Argent of Toronto has been spending a holiday at her home in town. Rev. J. A. Agnew left on Monday for Hamilton, where he is attend- ing General Conference. liliss Eleanor McKenzie has returned from a pleasant visit ulth friends at Balmy Beach, Toronto. Mrs. Ryan, who has been very i11 at the home of her sister, Mrs. D, S. Cook, is now, improving. Miss Jean Scott left Monday for Toronto. She intends taking . a special course at the University. Mr, Roy Conner of Mt. Forest visit- ed with his brother, Mr. Chas. Conner, for a few days recently, Mrs. R. Down and children left on Tuesday for Windsor to join Mr. Down, wlto has taken a position there. Mr, James Stevens returned last week after a pleasant visit with his daughter at Aberdeen, South Dakota. Mrs. N. A. Phoenix of Hamilton is a guest at the home 01 her moth- er and sisters, Mrs. R. J. and the 'Misses Cluff. Mr. W. F. Cantelon of Toronto is spendi8'g a few days this week at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Cantelon. Mr. and Mrs. George 11IcCartney' of Woodstock have been visiting rela- tives and friends- in town and vic- inity iainity during the past week. iilr. and Mrs. Frank McCaughey, who have been residing in Peterboro for the past year, have returned to town and it is said Mr. McCaughey intends going into business here. Mr. John Ginn has returned from Detroit, where he had spent some time with his brother. Mr. Ginn thought of locating in the City of Straits but got lonely for the old home town. NIr. and Mrs. J. A. Freld, Master Dcwight Freld and Mrs. F. W. Av- ery of Strathroy spent the week- end as the guests of Rev. A. E. and Mrs. Jones at the Wesley parsonage. Mrs. W. E. Floody, who is just . re- covering from a severe attack. of typhoid fever and who is now' at the hoinetiof her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Chant, is steadily gain- ing, the many friends of the. fam- ily will be pleased to know, Mr, Floody accompanied his wife from Chatham to Clinton and remained a few days. Rev. W. A. Snaith of Calgary was the guest on Friday last of Rev. A. E. and Mrs, Jones. Rev. Mr. Smith left the Goderich District ten years ago for the west and likes it well. He is pastor of St. Paul's church, Calgary, and secre- tary of the Alberta Conference. He carne east to attend the'Gener- al Conference now in session in Hamilton. Goderich Township The Young Ladies' Patriotic So- ciety will meet on Wednesday next at the home of Mrs. John R. Mid-. dieton. A large attendance of the members is requested. The following is the report of 5, S. No. 11 for September : Sr. 4th—Clifford Castle, Howard Currie. Jr, 4th—Elmer 'Trick, Sr. 3rd—Oliver Ferguson, Laura Currie. Sr. 2nd—Melvin Elliott, Douglas Carter. Pt. Snd jr.—Clarence Perdue, Mer- vyn Batkin, Luella Powell, Willie Batkin (equal). Primer= Wilbert Clarter, ,;dna El- liott, Gladys Perdue. The best spellers for the month are Sr.4th—Clil!otd Castle, Jr. 4th --11)1w= Trick. ,ear. 8rd-f,aura Corrie. Sr, 2tid--Melvin I iliottw Pt. 2nd—Clarence Perdue. —Erma Mehl, 'Poacher, Readers, Atontion! Have you helped the boys overseas by helping the GIRLS' AUXILIARY in giving your subscription to the Free Press ? If Not, Snbscribe or Renew NOW Leave subscriptions with any member of the Auxiliary MISS M. CANTELON, Candidate H. B. COURTICE, President I. DRAPER, Secretary Klippen. A quiet wedding took place at tine manse Wednesday of last week when Mr. James Thompson of Stanley and ,Miss Barbell Chesney, youngest (laughter of the late Jas, C. Chesney and Mrs. Chesney of Tuekersmith, ;sere united in marriage, the Rev. Dr. Aitken officiating. The happy couple left for a wedding trip to Toronto and other places of interest, the bride travelling in a navy blue suit with grey velvet coat and grey fox furs. They have returned and will reside on the groom's fine farm in Stanley. The best wishes of a host of friends attend them. The bride afev evenings before her mar- riage, was showered by a number of her girl friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jtobt. Elgie and was the recipient of a number of useful and beautiful gifts. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Monteith of Powassin were visiting with Mrs. John Crawford and 11Ir. .J. B. Mc- Lean and with their brother, Mr. Alex. Monteith. They left for their home on Monday morning. Mrs. Wm. Moore was called to Detroit during the past week owing to the illness of a relative. Mrs. 1). A. McKenzie and son Donald of Bayfield were week -end visitors with Mr. and Mrs, Alex. McKenzie. Ilir. Robt. Dinsdaie took a num- ber of his friends to Goderich to visit the county town and to attend the fair. The party comprising Mr. Geo. McKay, iMr. Thos. Molls, Mr. R. B. McLean and Mr. Alex McKen- zie, all enjoyed the ride and ate warns In their praises of Mr. Dins - dale for his kindness. We are pleased to note that Mrs. Jas. Finlayson of Tuckersmith, who has been ill for a number of weeks, is recovering and able' to be around again. Mr. John Doig, the veteran build- er, is doing some work on Mr. A'. McKenzie's harness shop. McKillop Township. Word has reached us that private Nelson Davidson has made the sup- reme sacrifice on the battlefield. A load of people from Dundalk motored down and visited relatives here.. Four, members of the Wassel fam- ily of London have been visiting relatives here. Making apple butter from eider is all the go here, The natives go to Bornholm to got it manufactured, Potatoes, which are a very good crop, arc being gathered in. Sunday joy -riding 'continues as us- ual in this locality, Mitchell Bros. have two threshing outfits at work. 4 "Prudence, frugality and good man- agement are excellent cobblers for mending bad tunes,"w--Sainuci Drew, eaMMONNIEL County News Mr. W. '1'. ,Moore of Goderich, who goes to South Porcupine as an of- ficer of the Provincial Police, was presented with a gold -headed cane and an address by the employes of the Civic Works Department, where he had been engaged for some time, Mr, Geo. Denstedt and fancily of Auburn have removed to Kitchener, where they purpose residing. Before leaving Miss May Denstedt was pre- sented by the Methodist choir with an address and a music cabinet, her Sunday school class gave her a hand- some brooch and her giri friends a silver jardinaire. Erskine Presbyterian church, Dun- gannon, was reopened on Sun- day after undergoing repairs. Rev. R. J. Ross of Auburn was the Preacher of the day. On Monday evening an entertainment was held. Bluevale has had a very successful school fair, also McKillop and Eth- el and Walton. Mr, A. M. Crawford, who has been in the auto business in Wingham for some years, has purchased a one hundred -acre farm in Turnberry will go into power farming. The farm in question is said to be one of the best in the section. A house in Wingham was, robbed of everything eatible one day last week in broad clay while the housewife was upstairs putting her babe to sleep. Mr. J. W. Icing, who was nominat- ed by the Liberals to oppose Dr. Case in North Huron in the coming by-election, has withdrawn and Mr. W,. I: Fraser of Morris was nom - hinted at a meeting of the Liberal Association on Tuesday to contest the riding but it is not yet known whether he will stand, but lair. Geo. Spotton having announced his intention to rum there will probably be a contest between Dr: Case and Mr. Spotton as an Independent Con- servative. The steamer Lasalle arrived at Goderich from Duluth on Sunday with a cargo of wheat, the steamer Valcartler arriving from Fort Wil- liam on 'the same day with wheat. David 5. Scott of Belgravc ''has been appointed tax collector in Itast Wawanosh for this year at a salary of eighty dollars. Mrs. iM'urless-Jones of Seaforth was requested to take her company of players ,to Goderich to fill a several night engagement at the Victoria Opera House. Mr. George .Jackson of Wal ton has gone west on a business trip. Belgravc Anglicans held their. 'thanksgiving services or 'Sunday week. One hundred dollars was ask- ed for as an offering but over one one hundred and x1;117 urns placed ap- on the plates, Brussels Fair was gslte a success, the gate receipts amounting to $808, and receipts at concert in the Oven- Ing amounted to $410. Several eases of blackleg are ro- Ported among cattle in Hay and Stephen townships. Five deaths have already been reported. Farmers are having their cattle vaccinated against the 'disease, which is said to be a preventative. Mr. J. J. Merrier, /M.P., has sold his farm south of Egmondville, where he has been living since last spring, to Mr, Wm. Walper of Hay township. Mr. Walper gets immed- iate possession of the house but ,lir, Merner retains use of the barns un- til spring. llir. Merner will reside in Seaforth, Mr. W. J. Russel, postmaster, Ex- eter, was married on Saturday week to Miss Rose Paterson of Blyth. The newly -wedded pair will reside in their new house on William street. Mr. Russel is a returned soldier. Blyth Fair officials are. much pleas- ed with the result of the fair this year. The Blyth Presbyterians gave their pastor, the Rev. G. Telford, a hear- ty welcome back after having spent three months and a half on the mis- sion fields of the west. It was arranged that Miss Mary llingland of Auburn, who is going as a missionary to Korea, was to start on her journey last week but owing to the naval authorities hav- ing commandeered the boat on which the missionaries were to sail, their departure has been delayed until af- ter the New Year. Walter S. Scott, deputy postmas- ter at Brussels, was united in mar- riage on Saturday afternoon to Miss Jardine, who was a teacher in the Brussels Continuation School for the past two years, the ceremony tak- ing place at the home of the bride's parents, in Milton. They will spend a week in Grand Rapids, Mich,, be- fore returning to their home. R.D. Cameron of Lueknow deliver- ed his One address on "Come on, Ca- nadians," before a large congrega- tion, in Melville Church, Brussels, on Sunday evening, under the aus- pices of the Y.l'.S.C.E. A tractor plowing demonstration was held here on Saturday after- noon out the farm of Nesbitt Handl- ton, Brussels South, which attract- ed a great many farmers and others: This was the first demonstration held in this section and all were well pleased with the work done. Lieut. 11. W. Porter of Goderich,. who went overseas with the 181st and who was recently reported wounded, has returned home. Robert Musgrove of Bluevale, v niie- out training a horse on Tuctdsv, suddenly sank to the ground. A drc- tor was hurriedly summoned and found that his leg was broken be- tween the foot and the knee. As he received a heavy blow on the spot the previous day while ;a the bush, it is supposed the leg had been splintered somewhat, awl a sudden twist completed the break. "Thrift is the surest and strongest foundation of an empire—so sure, so strong and so necessary that no great empire can long exist that disregards it."—Lord Roseberry. Varna. A special service will be held in the Presbyterian church on Sunday. next at twelve o'clock in connection with the unveiling of the Honor Roll on which are the names of Lose from this community who have crossed the ocean in defence of Icing, country, liberty and righteousness. EleetrieWirinu and up-to-date Fixtures of all ki.ects Plumbing, Roofing, Troughing and Furnace Work Estimates Cheerfully Givers Byam Sutter Plumbers and Electrician. Phone 7 914318411=149 Miss Ila Bawden Having re -opened her Millinery Rooms in the Normandie l3lock for the Autumn Season, Invites the ladies of Clinton and vicinity to come in and inspect her stock, EACH ORDER WILL RECEIVE CAREFUL ATTENTION.