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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1918-11-14, Page 1limon Na.. 2067 --519th Year CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER I4th, t918 LETIT RIU t Qr Pn t�hat� Canadians can, rise to theneedsofwarutfalldovwn when►solving La the per, Mems of pease, Make t ►ear solution simple by BUYING VICTORY BONDS THE i,'HOME PAPER *1ectiug Weddircg Siit3 IS A• POSER FOR MANY PUZZI:- HDP+ PEOPLE. PARDON D L R ON THE(�- SU GESTION THAT OUR JUDGMENT AND EXPERIENCE MAY 3Fi QF , SOME AID. PRESENTS OF SIL- VER, CUT GLASS, ART GOODS AND CHINA ARE ALWAYS I'N ORDER. STYLES AND PRICES RIGHT. W. IL Ye11qar jeweler ana Optician - - Clinton ISSUER OF MARRIAGE LICENSES. The -Royal Bank OF CANADA. Incorporated 1869.1 Capital Authorized $25,000,000 Capital Paid-up 14,000,000 Reserve and Undivided Profits 15,000,000 Total Assets 860,000,000 Head Office, Montreal 520 Branches, With world wide connection. A general Banking b}tsiness transacted, Clinton Branch - R, E. MANNING, Manager 11 JtiI MOL JNS BANK INCORPORATED 1855 : .•r.w•....r...v:o•..rews.••.......•..ur.••ras•rr WE RECOMMEND OUR FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS TO BUY VIC- TORY BONDS TO THE LIMIT OF THEIR CAPACITY AND ARE PREPARED TO ASSIST THEM IN DOING S0. READY-TO-WEAR CLOTHING 2 he Morrish Clothing Co. ORDERED CLOTHINQ Men's..&Bogs Un We are fully prepared to take care of every Man and Boys' Underwear Re- quirement. e'quirement. This important item of a man's attire receives the attention that it deserves. We have chosen for our trade the best productions in the different weights and qualities from such noted makes as Stailfield's, E ennman's and Watson's. MEN'S AND BOYS' Overcoats Don't think of buying an overcoat until you - have seen the best—THAT MEANS COME HERE. From the shops of makers that know how to make the best Overcoats, We have selected Our Stock Bags Overcoats from $5.00 to $20.00 Men's Overeats f , from :�i�•50 to $45.00 ''hone 18 for Sunday or night calls. J 11.1111 W,i':S, WILL MEET, Tie Women's Patriotic Society -will meet at three o'clock on Friday af- ternoon in the council chamber. TIIE LOCAL MARICET. Wheat, Spring $2,00, fall 62.14, OatsBare 1 Y750,r $1.00. Butter 42c to 48e. Eggs 54e to 55e. Live v Hogs 117,25, NOW DOING WELL. Pte. Kenneth McConnell; son. of Mr. and Mrs. James McConnell of town who was recently listed as wounded, is now reported to be in a private convalescent hospital in England and doing as well as poss- ible. With the cheerfulness cb rac- teristic of the soldier he makes light of his wound and writes cheerily ,of his speedy -recovery, GET YOUR NAME ON ,THE LIST, The voters' list for the town has been".issued and the last day to ap- peal to have your name added is Nov. 25th. Look and see if your name id s o n an if not it canad b e add- ed ed .by the judge at the revision of the list if your naive is handed to the town clerk by the above date. This applies to property owners or other municipal voters. The par- liamentary franchise is now dealt with in another way for women and non -taxpayers, • A SOLDIER HOME. Pte. Ernest Walton arrived'home on Monday on short leave after four years' service at the front. Pte. Walton happened to be visit- ing in England when war was de- clared o-clared and immediately responded tqi the call to arms, enlisting with ti{e Imperial army, and with the excep- tion of a yearly ten days' leave ` to England, ho has (leen in active ser- vice ever since. IIe` was slightly gassed some time ago but his own People were notaware of it until he came 'home and told them. The British army was fighting around Cambrai when Pte. Walton was given his leave so he . comes fresh froin the battle Iine, It 'was a curious coincidence that he should arrive home 0n the very day when we were celebrating the capitulation of the enemy and ha was given a royal welcome. - Ilis leave is but a short one and, Unless other orders are received, he will report in London, England, iu December. • A brother, Pte. R. Walton, who went with. the Canadians, fell in ac- tion over a year ago, tek ONG TIIE CHURCHES \ St. Paul's Church The Rev.. J. A. Robinson will colt - duct both services in ' St. Paul's church on Sunday next. Baptist Church. The pastor will preach on Sunday taking for his subjects : Morning—. "Trouble—Trust and Triumph." Ev- ening—"The Christian's highest Joy." Sunday school {a't half past two, - • Wesley Church At the morning service on Sunday a service of thanksgiving fox victory will be held followed by the Sacra- ment of the Lord's Supper. Rev. T. J. Snowden will 'tread in the evening. Willis Church The pastor will resume MS duties on Sunday. Morning subject : "The Gospel of Peace." Evening : "'rhe Triumph of Right and Consequent - Rejoicing," Sunday school and Bible class at 2.30. Ont. St. Church The pastor will preach, at both services on Sunday. After the morn- ing service the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be administered and in the evening a service of song and of thanksgiving for victory and the prospect of peace will ho held. • • r The Goderieh Methodist district meeting will be field , on Thursday next in the Methodist church, Nile, when a good program has been ar- ranged. On Sunday, Nov, 24th, ,there will be a general eicchange of ,pulpits for missionary work on the Goderieh Methodist district as follows Goderieh, North St. 11 a.m., Rev, J. E. Sawyer ;, 7'p.m,, Rev, A. E. Jones., Godericlt, Victoria St, 11 a.m., Rev. A. E. Jones ; 7 p,tn., Rev. J. E. Sawyer, Clinton, Wes- ley, 11 am., Rev, H. D. Moyer ; 7 p.m., Rev. Dr.; Rutledge. Clinton, Ontario St., 11 a,nt., Rev, Dr, Rut - lodge ; '7 p.m., Rev. I -I. D. Moyer., Seaforth, Rev., J. IL Ostcrhout, B. A., B.D. I Iohnesville, Rev, J. A, Agnew ; Blyth, Anniversary services; Dungannon, Rev. J. W. Tdisey ; mile, Rev, T. A, Stedman ; Bonmfltet, Rev. 8', S. O'Koll, 73,A.; Aulerrn, Rot. Ir. ,JBentley, B,A, ; Walton, ltev, P. 8, Banes, 8,A, ; tondos - bore, Rev. A. Sinclair Bayfield, Rev, Ii;,. L. Wilson ; Varna, Rev, 1. L, Anderson, i)ecember At will be Oriht mission- ary clay When. each minister will sow euro assistance 11 possible and take a subscription and collection in •the congregation followed by an every - Member' Canvas.. GO, THOU—DO LIKEWISE,, "It's a great sacrifice," said a wag to this Page -a day or two ago, "to take my money out of the bank, where it is drawing three, percent, and put it in a still safer place at five and a1- if percent, ut But Pin nothing mil not patriotic, and by, homy Pll do it l"-Orillia Packet, CASUALTY LIST. Stiiiw a few casualties asnaltles are being re- ported but we hope that, soonwe shall no longer be shocked and wor- ried by them. The following .Hurgn men have leen listed since our Iasi published report : Killed in Action --Corp, W. E. Hicks, Goderieh township. Died—G; E. Flintoff, Mensal ; Lance -Corp, Chas. Trowhill, Strat- ford, formerly of Clinton. Wounded—J, H. Taman, Seaforth ; E. F. Lowery. Wounded and Missing—J, J, cell, Seaforth. THE GIRLS STILL BUSY, The Girls' Auxiliary will hold their bazaar on Deo. 7th as funds are as urgently needed as heretofore. Ina d - dation to the usual booths there will be a "Kiddie's Korner," where mothers will find a fine display of garments for their growing chil- dren, from tiny tots to 'teen age: In connection with the bazaar we would suggest that any person de- siring particular .articles would men- tion same to the president, or any member of the Auxiliary and ae. ef- fort will be made to supply your wants. Keep the date in mind. D11,IN FRANCE., The name of another old Clinton~ -boy appeared in the casualty lists this week, that of Lance -Corp. Char- les Trowhill, son of Mr. George Trowhill of Guelph, formerly ,of Clin- ton, who died of influenza in France on Oct. 21st. Lance -Corp. Trowhill was- born here and continued to reside. here until the family removed some five or six years ago. He had been em- ployed with the Bell Telephone Co. at Stratford ;prior to enlisting with the Pioneers in October of 1015. He went overseas in November of the same year and went immediately to France, where he had been on con- tinual active service until incapac- itated by illness. He was sent in from the- front on Oct. .11th and died on the 31st, He was twenty- five years of age and is survived by his father, two brothers : John of Lethbridge and George of Toronto, ,Sand two sisters : Mrs. John Ingles of Stratford and Miss Mina Trowhill oi' the Fergus hospital. D1 A,TI1 OF ISAAC BUTCH GS, The death took place early Y ester-- day morning at the honho of his son-in-law, Mr. G. E. Hall, of Isaac Hutchings, of South Middleton at. the age of seventy-four years. The late Mr. Hutclhings, accompan- ied by his wife, carne to Clinton about a month ago to visit their daughter, Mrs. Hall. IIe was ap- parently in the best of health and walked down town many titres and was interested in the war news and always liked to see the daily paper as soon as it was in, A couple of weeks ago he contracted a cold but it was not considered serious until a 'few days ago when hie heart began to fail. On Monday he sat up in bed and read the paper and seemed to be keenly interested in the sign- ing of the armistice but Tuesday he grew worse and never rallied - until the end came. „• The late Mr. Hutchings was born in Sussex,- England,. Deo, Cad, 1844, and entered the British Navy at an early age remaining in active ser- vice until 1.883, when he came with his family to Canada, He llyed at. Ailsa Craig for a year after coming to Canada and then took up farming in Norfolk county, from which he re- tired in 1904. Since that time he has lived quietly at South Middle- ton. When ire came to Canada his moth- er and sister also accompanied him and one sister had settled here 'pre- viously but for scene years he was the last survivor of his.. family., In polities Mr. Hutchings was a staunch Conservative and in religion a Methodist, ,Besides his widow he leaves a fam- ily of four Ernest of Chicago, Pere, of Hamilton, Mrs, Trickett of Langton and Mrs. Hall of town, There are ten grandchildren. Two weeks ago today 1'fr. and Mrs. Hutchings celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage. Their son, Ernest, with hacl odic over from Chicago to see them on this oeca- Sion, came on up to Clinton and spent a Couple of' days with them. The remains were taken to his home for interment, the funeral to take place from iris late residence at South Middleton tomorrow after- noon, intcrinent to be made in the family plot at Lyndoch. Mrs, HIut, things anti Mt. and Mrs, Hall ac- companied the remains. A short sel:vloe was .held at the home of Mt, and hVlr9, hall yester- day evening, oonduetlrl by Rev,, 1J, 0. Ford'e, • The Clinton friends deeply syin- ilathlzs With ilfrs,. Tlutehittgs in her sudden and unexpected bereavement. WILL MEET NEXT, WEIII';,. The Clinton branch of the United Verniers will hold their ,regular meeting in the offape of the Agricul- tural' Representative on Friday ev- ening, Nov, 22nd, at eight o'cloelc. A member m b oftii ecena] t executive aecutiv e will be •present oaf this occasion and will address the meeting CELEBII,ATED BIRTHDAY. tittle .Miss Mayfrid ,Bramfield, daughter of Pte, W. Bramfield, who is now overseas, and of Mrs. Bram field, Rattenbury street, west, had 'birthday party on Saturday who sheh,entertained a number . of he little\ friends In honor of her lift birthday. The little folk had quit a jolly time together. BROTHER-IN-LAW DEAD. The sad intelligence was received on Sunday last by Mrs, W. S. Downs that her brother-in-law, Mr. George L. Fennell, who had just recently moved with his family from Cobalt to Stratford, had been taken off at the General hospital there with the influenza on Sunday morning after a ten days' illness. ne ss. He is survived by his sorrowing wife and' two children aged thirteen and six. An older son was drowned three years ago near cobalt while the parents were visiting in Clinton. THEY .-ARE GRATEFUL. Words cannot express the deep ap- preciation and heartfelt thanks of Mrs. Left Rath and family to their many friends for the kindness and sympathy shown in their recent ber- eavement and for the floral offerings sent. Amongst the offerings of which $Irs. Rath would like to make spec- ral,,menti0n were : A wreath from the 'Knitting Co., a spray from the Ladies' Aid of the Baptist church and one from the Epworth League of Ontario street church. The young lady, whose early death is cause for deep regret, had, it appears, re- covered from a slight attack of pleurisy when she contracted influem za, which in a few days proved fat - HAVE EARNED VICTORY FLAG. Clinton's Celebration is Worthy of the Event Early Monday aY Inorning the rte w came to Clinton that the arinistic had been signed by the Gorman re resentatives at midnight and, by coil mon consent, the town let its en thusiasrn loose. Good news- travels fast as well a - i11 and it was not long until every - a one was made aware of the fact. II To some the first intimation was the r prolonged blowing of an engine at h the station, which roused the lag- s ariasand g made them sit. up and enquire the cause. By eight o'clock the streets began to take on a lively appearance, at half past the town bell began to ring and, with but a few brief. in- tervals, was kept ringing all dry long. and until half past ten at night, Whistles blew, . flags were 1 displayed and by nine o'clock the streets were thronged with'laughing joyous people.' Theprogram p og am contanittee was a work early arranging the program for - the day and tate formal pro gram was fixed to commence at two o'clockr but celebrations' wont for- ward,all forenoon. A procession was formed, consisting of the band, the staffs of the local, factories, school children, the mayor and prominent citizens and an amateur band of boys, armed with old tin cans, ket- tles, anything which would make a noilse, decorated autos, etc., and they marched through town to the tune of lively music. People laugh- ed and cheered, stores and dwellings were quickly decorated and every- one who eoidd get one carried a nag._ . Work was out of the question. Women dropped their washing half done and came up town to join the crowd and staffs of business places occupied their time in decorating. Nothing in the way of regular work was accomplished' except by a' few strong-minded individuals who dogg- edly stuck to some task which had been begun until it was finished. On the morning train from the cast Pte. Walton, who has been at the front since almost the beginning of hostilities, arrived home on Ieave. The band and a big crowd met the train and gave the veteran a right royal welcome. It was a great clay for a soldier's return and he could well feel that he had clone his bit toward bringing about the happy event which was being so joyously cele orated, With scarcely time for the noon- day meal the crowds were again on hand by one o'clock, the front street was hoped off, no vehicle being al- lowed on it, and at two o'clock around the band stand a short . re- ligious service was held. The mayor called the people to order and ex- plained in a few words the meaning- of eaning of the celebration ; be' spoke of the part Canadian soldiers hail taken in bringing about the downfall of the enemy and called for three cheers for the boys who had gone from Clin- ton and vicinity. These were given with a will. A couple of hymns were -sung, "0 God, our help in ages past" and "0 God of Bethel by whose hand," Mr. J.E. Doherty leading, and the Rev. ' A, E. Jones led in prayer. immediately afterwards the pro- cession was formed in front of the Royal Bank. "I hope," said the mayor, "that every loyal citizen of Canada present There today will march in ,this procession," and while we -would not like to question the loyalty Of those who remained out of it there was certainly a good show- ing in the procession. It was marshalled by Col. Rance, who, accompanied by Pte. Walton, beaded the. procession on horse back, followed by the mayor and council, Ide Kazoo band," the Kiltic band in full uniform, the Girls' Aux- iliary, and about a thousand peo- ple, mon, women and children. They marched down King .street, along Maria to Victoria, up Victoria and Albert to the mill and back to the band: stand. Later it was again formed and marched up "Vinegar Hill" and back. . . The battd then filled fn the interval with male, people walked up and ' down smilingly congratulating one another and nobody thought of going hoine until it iva5 time for tea. In the evening there was a grand torchlight procession; bringing up at the postoifice triangle where a mon- ster bonfire was built. An effigy 0f the Kaiser, which had been in evidence in the afternoon Preces- sion, Was placed on its pinnacle and when he fell there was wild deers and tito ' hand played "The Dead M rch." Slcy rockets were sent off, the band played, songs were sung in the glow o the Are . and over all the noon shone in splendor, adding to the beauty and the brightness, and one could not help but think that 5 men who had i d l e s a t to doo fan anybody in •o Y ). o town all day and owning were the special c a clic o el l p policemen, p a �h c N. at x Not se' � ra- p- en 0 l curved for an arrest, The School of Commerce 'a"ir•r -ir service flag were very prominent in s the big procession, Chief Wheatley, Mayor Thompson, W. Jackson -and others resurrected top hats ter the occasion. Quite be- coming they were, too. Chief Wheatley said his was fifty years old and "Billy" Jackson said his had seen its best days forty years ate, It was grey and "Billy" blushingly received compliments upon his ap- pearance in it. Mr. Jackson and Mrs. Con, nett headed the Girls' Auxiliary m the parade, Mrs. Connell, in spite of her seventy -odd years, being glad to take part in the celebration of so glorious a victory, "Whatever should we do without t our band 1" a citizen remarked on Monciay evening while they tireless- ly played avgay with as much en- thusiasm as in the early morning, "It has been the life of the day," another remarked. "Yes," added an- other, a man only a short ` time a citizen of town, "Clinton has ev- ery reason to be proud' of its ' band, I never knew a band anywhere that was so generous with its music for every occasion. It ought to have the hearty support of the citizens." The gladness and joy of the cele- bration on Monday was tempered to many by the thought of the brave boys from Clinton and vicinity who have given their livestomake pose ible such a victory. Many were the thoughts which -went out to the par- ents and friends of such and many a prayer went up that they might receive consolation. The masqueraders both afternoon and evening caused a lot of ' amuse - inept and laughter. ---Buy-more-bonds— LITTLE• LOCALS. This district, comprising Clinton and Hullett, has passed its objec- tive in the Victory 'Loan drive and the Victory Flag will be raised by the mayor at a mass meeting at the town hall -this evening, ROY. Canon Hill will speak at this meeting and a number of very inter- esting pictures will be shown. It isf,f0e :aiid everybody is welcome. 4Ithe objective for this district was stfiSed but from indications it looks as it the new objective would be reached without difficulty. It does not matter, however, how much it is oversubscribed. Let the response be brisk and steady, thus ensuring the continued prosperity of Canada. Over $200,000 ]las already been sub- scribed. A FAREWELL PARTY, On Tuesday evening a number of friends met at the home of Mrs. Thomas Mason to tender a farewell party to hIrs• D. S. Ceok,_wbo leav- es shortly for her new home in Tor- onto. After spending a short time in pleasant conversation, Mfrs. (Rev.) Jones read a brief address and presented Mrs. Cook with a pearl crescent. Though completely surprised, Mrs. Cook made a very suitable response, thanking the lad- ies for their beautiful gift. After singing, "For she's a jolly good fel- low," a piece of poetry composed and read, by Mrs. A. .I. McMurray, created much merriment and laugh- ter. This was followed by music and song in which all took part. A dainty lunch was served by the hostess assisted by Mrs, G. E. Saville. Having extended their good wishes to Mrs. Cook the ladies dis persed,, all feeling they had spent a most enjoyable evening•—don. FAREWELL TO MEMBERS, Murphy Lodge had a very pleasant gathering together on Friday even- ing last even though .the pleasure of thecc si o a on was tinged with sad- ness by the knowledge that two of the hrothren present would nhcet no snore with them in the lodge rooms. The occasion was a farewell to Rev. J. A. Robinson and Mr. D. S. Cook, The Rev, bir, Robinson was not loinga citizen of the town but dur- ing his residence herehe had Won the respect of all, bit:. Cook has been a resident of Clinton and a member of Murphy Lodge for tnany. years and his removal is deeply re- gretted. During the evening an address was read to Rev, Mr. .Robinson by the Rev, A. E. Jones and one to Me, Crook by the Rev. 10, 0, Porde, and each was ptetitted with a reinem- brance of their assoeintions with Murphy lodge. Both gentlemen replied tltaniting their htetliten for the ltintl words addressed to therm and also for ,the gifts, which would Serve to remind them of the associations of Clinton L.O.L. Short addresses were also made b: Rev„ J, A. Agnew, D Calttelon and others, and tefreshmeiits were attars wards served, Mr, and Mrs. Chas, Stevens aro getting nicely' settled in their new home on Townshend street. The schools re -opened on Tuesday, after having been closed for three weeks owing to the influenza eel; detnie. They were to open on Mon- day but of course that was out of the question. The influenza seems to have spent itself id Clinton and vicinity, for which we aro very thankful, The Hydro Commission have for- bidden the holding of moving pic- ture shows in the town hall until the wiring is overhauled. Dr. Fowler, who has been hunting . up in the northern woods, Fent home • a deer yesterday as proof Of his spilt as a bunter. NOT 80 BAD IN CLINTON„ "The' circulation of exaggerated tales of the ravages of the "flu" are giving rise to some stirring journal- istic anienties among the usually, peaceable people of South Simcoc, The Alliston Herald says : 'In Bee, ton a story is is circulation to the effect that three people died . of la - !Monza in the postofficc here• It's a malicious lie 1 There is not as much truth in it as there was in the story that a man lay dead in ¢ront of the Becton postoflfee three days before he was found,' "-Orillia Packet. Any number of people were killed off—by rumor—in Clinton Ind vicin- ity during the height_ of the "flu" epidemic, but here the rumor- monger had the decency to allow them to die quietly in their beds, LEAVING TOWN, Mrs. T. E, 1VIcKenzie and family left yesterday for Blyth, where they will visit the .lady's mother and sise ter fora short time before joining Mr. McKenzie in Toronto where they intend making their home. We are sorry, to have ,Mr. and Mrs: MclKee. Me leave town and if they should ever - decide to return the latch string will be found on the outside of the door. • • * Mr. D, ,S. Cools is having a sale of hisu f ho soh�ld elects on Saturday and next week leaves for Toronto, bus, Cook to tenon' in tate course of a few weeks. Mr, Cook , is nut a native of Clinton, having been horn in Goderich towttship, but he has lived here for thirty years and is a worthy and respected citizen. We wish hint prosperity wherever his lot may be cast jn future years and assure ltitn et many warns friends in the old home town, • Mt. R. S. Byam of the Ilrni of 13yera & ;Sutter, having disposed of Iris interest in the business to Mr, Sutter, intends leaving Clftttoti abort the beginhiug of the new `year, Mr, Byatt has been a citizen of Clinton or silt years and in that time Ilea Mk for himself is sure place in the lsusih.0ss tiitd sootal lite of the town, iioth he attd Mrs, 13yant will be Melt missed„ Mr..flyain has not yet e0nt- pieted ptaits lot the future, at hast those in France and Belgium . could enjoy the iuooniight without fear of enemy ale raids, It was a splendid celebration and 000e Oahno in 1110111 the 011111111, for Marty utiles end frotn sintrouiidieg towns to take park. . Everybody was good hatttrcd, The More Local News ea pagfi 4.p