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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1918-12-26, Page 1Established 1865, Vol 53, NQ. 26 C L I N T Q N, ONTARIO, THU.RSDAY DECEMBER, nth, 1918. W. H. Kerr & Son, Editors and Publishers. All New Sub,scribers get New Ert until Jan. 1920 for $1.50 in Canada and .. .. ., ,.._...,,,..-._"w,,,,..,.,..,..t.,.«.....,,+ww.....,...m-•,wryew...,,...w.ya,..,..,.,,.,,,..e.+m•,w.,......,...,...,,...,...m.........,*...., 0 U R e+vv. 'wv�+,vo�voawwwav„.„„,„ .y..,...vrww!r CHRISTMAS STOCK INCLUDES -A complete assortment of Ivory goods, of the better class. The old reliable Ebony Brushes and Mirrors, Dressing and Manicure sets. Safety Razors, Cigars in 10's and 25's, Pipes, Pouches, etc, A stock of Christmas Candies made in Canada's most sani- tary factory, and they are sure a treat and fit to eat, Perfumes, Toilet Waters, etc, Hot Water Bottles, Hand. Bags etc, Our Prices will please you at -THE REXALL STORE • W. •S... E.. -CSO Las Phm. B. i BEST QUALITY DRUG STORE a VVV VVAANA Ano/WyM1/VWVVVVWV •-- oma Ili CHRISTMAS 1918 The President, Directors and Officers of THE ROYAL BANK OF CANADA desire to offer to the Customers and Friends of the Bank Best Wishes for a Happy Christmas and.a Prosperous New Year. 11 i I t� rdered Clothing 1. heady-tO.Weiar ()lo t.taing 41'14 ;:x ,ri , OLII:)A_'IF °t` SIVE A WHAM- HE WANTS That's the way tO »!dose him. . The thio gs that men appreciate above everything else are the practi- cal gifts of things for everyday use. A SWEATER $1.50 to $10.00 A BATH ROBE $6.50 to $10.00 INCORPORATED 1855 - FIlE 1. i ii •' 9 y -iMOLSONS . CAPITAL AND RESERVE $8,800,000 • 98 Branches in Canada A General Banking Business Transacted CIRCULAR LETTERS OF CREDIT BANK MONEY ORDERS .. A VINGS BANK DEPARTMENT Interest Allowed at Highest Current Rate H. R. SHARP, Manager Clinton AN OVERCOAT $13.50 to $45.00 e. C • • Q 1 ti i .' A HOUSE COAT $5.00 to $12.00 A PAIR OF GLOVES 75c to $3.50 A SUIT OF UNDERWEAR 2.00 to $7.00 i I t� rdered Clothing 1. heady-tO.Weiar ()lo t.taing 41'14 ;:x ,ri , OLII:)A_'IF °t` SIVE A WHAM- HE WANTS That's the way tO »!dose him. . The thio gs that men appreciate above everything else are the practi- cal gifts of things for everyday use. A SWEATER $1.50 to $10.00 A BATH ROBE $6.50 to $10.00 A SHIRT $1.00 to $3.00 A SUIT $15.00 to $35.00 A NECKTIE ' 25c to $2.50 AN OVERCOAT $13.50 to $45.00 A SCARF 75c to $4.00 A HOUSE COAT $5.00 to $12.00 A PAIR OF GLOVES 75c to $3.50 A SUIT OF UNDERWEAR 2.00 to $7.00 We are also showing a big holiday gifts for the boys in overcoats, suits, sweaters, etc. Make your selection early. he NtornshCIothin (70 Agent for C: P.R. Telegraoh Co. , 4 +S1ttat't'. Deal tor 1:4't:r , HMII � von Buys irr Casualty Lints DIED Pte, T, 11, Ilse, Dashwood WOUNDED Pte. A, J, A. Pryce, Wingham ILL Sergt. M. Pfaff, Exeter, Pte. J. Laing, Exeter, Pte. G. W. Schaefer, Wingham Prisoners Repatriated Lance -Corp, W. 'Rourke, Seaforth. HURON BOYS HOME . During the past week the following Huron Co. boys have arrived from overseas.- CLINTON-Pte. Harold Biggins; Pte. R. H. Fisher; Pte. C. H. Hoare, Pte. E. G. Howes, Pte, Roy Chowen, BRUSSELS -Pte. T. Agar, Pte. E. W. Dennison, P.te. W. G. Barron. ' LONDESBORO-Pte. F. Brown, Pte. J. S. Crawford, Pte. H. Flunking. HENSALL-Pte: W. J. Baker. VARNA-Pte. F. Callow. WINGHAM-Pte. H. Campbell, Pte. J. Gtbbin 5 Deputy . os i , e. B. Isard. g p y A P i'ff, Pt SEAFORTH-Pte. H. Campbell, Pte. s. Deem. BLYTH-Pte. FI. S. Dexter. AUBURN -Pte. R. H. Munroe, Lance Corp. J. W. Good, Pte. G. W. Holmes. EXETER -Pte. I. D. Taylor; Pte. C. P. Harvey. WROXETER-Pte. F. A. Westlake; Pte. C. A. Westlake, Pte. R. Westlake, GODERICH-Pte. T. F. Kell: HAYFIELD -Pte. H, C. Brandon, Pte, N. L. Toms, Pte. K. 'C. Shelley. fly 2.00 in U. Ste Over The Te Col Cu ps Mr, Lee Wee was in Stratford Xmas, MUNICIPAL ELECTION Miss Uiman, of Toronto, was home for Christmas, Ills Honor Judge Dickson, was in CAMPAIGN GLEANINGS town on Thursday Miss Eva Mains spent Christmas at Council practically closed its year her home in Blyth. on Monday evening when the Treasur- Mr. Robert Sweet, of Sarnia, was er's statement was presented, home for Christmas. Mr. Earl Cooper, Stratford, was --0- home for Christmas. Nomination meeting will be •held in Miss Jean Ross, is home from Mark- the'Council Chamber on Monday even- dale for the holidays. ing, December 30th, front 7.30 o'clock Miss Grace Cluff, of Toronto, was borne for Christmas. until 8.30 with Town 'Clerk McPherson Miss Lyla Ford, of Ottawa, is home as Returning Officer, for the 'Christmas holiday. j-0- Lieut. Edgar Torrance spent Christ- 1 1f an election is to be held, it will mas at the parental house. ; be held, on January 7th, from 9 a. m. Mr, E. O, Harness, of Exeter, was a until 5 p. nt, at the following places visitor in town for Christmas. + with the following Deputy Returning Mr. Geo. Cook, of Dundas, was a (. officers and poll elearks:- visitor under the parental roof. St, Andrew's Wards -at the TOWN Mr, Wilbur Ford, of Peterboro, was HALL, G. E. Saville, Deputy Returning I for his Christmas dinner Officer. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Routley, of ' St James' Ward -in, the SAMPLE Bright, are home for ,the holidays, ROOM south of the Rattenbury House Victoria Street B. Mrs. Phoenix and Master Bobs, of Hamilton, are home for 'Christmas. 1St. John's Ward -at J. B. LAVIS' Mr. Harry Geddes, of Wingham, OFFICE, Isaac Street, E. G. Courtice, visited friends in town this week. I Deputy Returning Officer. Mr. Ray Rumba'', of Goderich, spent St. George's Ward -at Wilson El - Christmas in town with his mother. Iott's CARRIAGE FACTORY, Huron Hallyman, of Lucknow, spent Street; S. J. Andrews, Deputy Return - Cl fittnas with his brother in town. ing Officer. Miss Jessie O'Neil is home for the The members of the Public School 'Christmas vacation from Burlington. Board who retire this year, but are elig- Misses Ethel and Kate Govier, of able for re-election are T. Cottle, Toronto, were home for Christmas. W. H. Watt, C. Helyar, and R. Carte. Cadet Chas. Forbes, •of the R. F. Corps, was a holiday visitor in town. A PRESENT FOR MISS 1 WILSON Upon Resigning from Public School, Pupils and ex -Pupils Remember Work, Miss Janet Wilson who severs her connection with the Public School at Christmas tithe after a long and suc- cessful period of service, during which, she gained the respect of all pupils that came under her charge and of all these citizens of Clinton, many of whom can testify to her devotions 'to duty and to her effectiveness as a teacher. Miss Wilson, through the teachers, was s presented with .a booklet con- taining the autographs of a host of her old pupils, accompanied by a purse of stoney as a token of their appreciation. Miss Wilson is not at present enjoy- ing the best of health, but we hope i• for her speedy recovery, and that she 11 may long live to enjoy a well earned leisure, 1 Where Salt is Rare In some parts of Central Africa to say that a certain mans eats salt is Iequivalent to saying that he is very . rich, 111 111 1 • Try r hp "re' for -job. Work in Pairings and Paper -liming Neat and pick work 16 years Toronto exper- ience, avoid the spring rush by getting work done now. Don't remove your carpets, covering or pictures, We have plenty of drop sheets. A.E. WOOD 81 Isaac Street SANTA CLAUS WHERE? AT O'NEIl.'S! WHEN? From Saturday December 14th until Christ- mas. SA NTA will arrive in an airplane, and will go straight to O'Neil's North . Annex window, on Saturday.. He will be there everyday till Christmas and wants all the little Girls and Boys, Fathers Mothers and Grandmothers to collie and see him. Be sure and bring in your lists for your stockings into the Main Store in plenty of tine s�.he won't run out of Nuts, Candies and Oranges. T. ✓ `' E N. , l 1°l y. Ph otire 48 Canada Food Br iia Beerd L nse Returning Officer -0- Dr. Will Holloway, of Peterbore, is spending the Christmastide in Clinton. Miss Dell O'Neil, ofToronto, was a Christmas visitor at the parental hone. Miss •,Alinlu Pinnnirg, of Peter- boro, was a welcome visitor in town this week. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Innis, of To- ronto, spent Christmas with the form- er's parents. Mrs. Ed. Floody and rMa•,ter C'ark Wallace left this morning to make .heir home in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Hawkins and children, are visiting is 11amilton for the Christmastide. Mrs. W. II. Kerr,- of Brussels, spent the past week in town owing to the illness of Mrs. J. L. Kerr. Master Malcolm McTaggart, of Rid- ley College, St. Catharines, is hone for the Christmas vacation. (Ripley Express:) -- Mr., (Rev.) Donald McLeod and baby,are visiting at ,the home of Mr, D. McLeod. Miss ,Margaret McTaggart who is at- tending Ladies College at Toronto, was home for the Christmas vacation. Mr. R. E. Manning ;+175 in London over Sunday attending the funeral of his neiee, the late Mrs. E. B.'Nelies. Mr. and Mrs. I. Rattenbury, of 1'ctet'- boro, are visiting with the ltiter'S parents, Mr. and Mrs, A. J. Holloway. Mrs. (Dr,) Ross, of Swift Current, arrived in town and will visit for a while with her parents, Mr. and NILS. W. T. O'Neil. (Kincardine Reporter): --Mr,. de la Penetiere sang a very floe solo in Knox Church last Sunday evening, singing in her psual good style. Barrister M. G. Cameron, of Gode- rich was in town last Thursday. Mr. Cameron has been seriously ill and is now able to be out once more. Mr. ands Mrs. R. S. Byam left last week'for Toronto• where they expect to stake their hone. The best wish- es follow them to their new residence. Mr. Bert. Wiltse of Elbow, Sask., is spending the Christmastide with his. parents, Mr. and Mrs. 1•I. Wiltse. Bert's old! friends are glad to see Him again.: Messrs. D. Cantelon, T, J. Monaghan, J. Noble and J. Schoenhals were among those who attended the funeral of the late John Scarlett at Seaforth last Fri- day. Miss A. H. Clayton, formerly of the Clinton Collegiate staff, has been chosen Honorary President of the Fed- eration of the Listowel Branch of Women Teachers of Ontario. Mr. F. J. Libby, of Wingham, and son of Mr. and Mrs. 'Chas. Libby, of town, was elected President of the Wingham Curling Club last week. He should fill the chair with honor. Goderich Stars•• -District Deputy Bro. Ball of Clinton visited Huron. Lodge, No. 62, 1. O. 0. F., accompanied' by several Clinton brothers, on Monday night in connection with the Centennial H. Eiiber, M. P. P., of South Huron was in Toronto last week attending 'a special meeting of the Assessment Committee, appointed bythe Ontario Legislature at the Last session of the House. Misses Ida, Laura and, irene Wilt.in, of Detroit, are spending 'Christmas with their fattier, Mr. A. Wilkin. Miss Irene has to return to her duties. on Saturday, but the other two ladies will visit till New Years, The following hoose party were gtipts over 'Christmas at the home of Mr, and Mrs, W. S. bosuns: Mr, and Mrs. .1 R: Scott, Miss Ethelwyn Scott, Clifford; Mrs, Ida Fennell, Master Harry and Hiss Bernice; Stratford, Toronto News: -,Another of the group of returning officers was. Capt. R. E. Gurtn, „son of Mrs. Donald.'Gunn end brother of Col. John Gunii; C apt," Gunn, whose home is.ati27 Ayltn'er ave. went overseas with the Bali, 'He 'doss not know yet whether he is home'per- mattchtly. Miss A. Wallace is under the Doctor's care. 'Canon Hill- conducted service In St. Mr, Ulman spent the week end at Paul's church on Christmas day, at . Mr, Leslie llaniey of Toronto is home- Win. Jackson in memory of Sergt. M. the holidays, Barrister Stanbury, of Exeter, was in Draper, M M,, Pte. Sewell, Pte. R. town os Friday. Walton and Pte. Flannent, members of Mr, Clifford Beaton is lino for the I St. Paul's church, who has made the e supreme sacrifice, was unveiled. Christmas vacation. Pte, Ernie Walton, lately returned Miss Hattie Greig, of Toronto, was after four years service at the front WM. JACKSON PRESENTS ' TABLET TABLET TO CHURCH Pte, Ernie Walton Unveiled' memorial on Christmas Day. Woodstock.which service a tablet erected by Mr. for home for Christmas, performed the ceremony of unveiling. The people of St. Paul's church greatly appreciate Mr, Jackson's kind- ness in presenting this memorial. Miss Daisy Copp, of Toronto spent Christmas at home. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Townsend spent Christmas at Toronto. Miss Jean Scott, is home from To- ronto for the holidays. M'r, and Mrs. Fraser, of Welland, were here for Christmas. Mr. Wellington Cook, of Hamilton, was hone for the holiday. Mr. James Howson, of Toronto, was a welcome visitor in town. Mr. Bert Deeves, of London, spent Christmas at his home here. Mr. Harry Shaw, of Toronto Univer- sity, is home for the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Sharp and baby spent Christmas at Aylmer. Rev. E. 0. and Mrs. Forde and son spent Christmas in Toronto. Miss Lois Holmes, of Stratford Nor- mal is home for the holidays. Mr. Arnold Glazier, of London Col- lege, was home for Christmas. Miss Nora Kennedy, of Stratford Normal is hone for Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Courtice, of Ham- ilton are here for the holidays. Col. and Mrs. Combe and children The "Municipal Pot" is not boiling spent'Christnias in St. Thomas. yet but many untors are heard by wire- : Mr. Wylie, of Toronto, is visiting less. his daughter, Mrs, (Rev, Hogg. ^O._.__ The would-be candidate and the pre-' Mr. Ed. Floody, of Toronto, spent Christmas with his son and heir, sent council should start to think over Miss Viola Cook, of Toronto, was the 'question of oiling or Tarvia and making it a permanent important tax. here for the Christmas holidays. It benefits alt the ratepayers. Mr. Wnt. Mason of Toronto, was -0-- • home for the holiday with his family. Mayor Thompson deserves great Miss Ethel Wylie, of Toronto, is the credit for sticking to the fuel question guest of her sister, Mrs. (Rev. Hogg. last. year. The soft coal kept many a Miss Pearl Glazier, of Wingham, was store and house warns when hard coal a holiday visitor at the parental hone. was lacking. i Mr Charlie Cantelon, of Toronto, -O- • was home to eat his Christmas turkey. in many pisses worsen are taking a Mr. Matt Levy returned to Sarnia place on the school boards. What do last Friday after a visit at hone here. the 'Clinton women think about it? B. Chowen, who is attending -O- • ; Stratford Normal, is home for the holi- Every rate payer should make it a days• point to attend the nomination meeting Alr. and Mrs. Israel Taylor, of Lon- _ dun, spent Christmas with the tatter's now fully' r'ecover'ed from the effects. -O father. -O•-- GODERICH CITIZEN MOTOR CAR VICTIM J. W. Colborne Killed; Auto Driver Arrested. Goderich, Dec. 24th. -Mr. J. H. Col- borne, a merchant in the town for more than 50 years, is dead as the result of injuries received when he was struck by an automobile driven by Mr. E. P. Cross, a printer on the staff of the Signal, about 11.15 o'clock last night. Cross was arrested two hours later and was to -day remanded to jail until Sat- urday by Magistrate Reid. The fatality occurred Just after Mr.' Colborne had left Edwards' confection- ery store, where he had been making a purchase. The car struck him and carried him a distance of 60 or 70 feet. He was given medical attention im- mediately, but died about an hour and a half later, ns his injuries were very severe. Messrs. B. Townsend and J. Bell were in the car with Mr.' Cross. A jury was empaneled aid viewed the remains in Brophy's undertaking parlors today adjourned until Saturday. Crown Attorney Seager has intimated that he will look• into the question of bail for Cross. A ROYAL WELCOME TO OUR SOLDIERS Pte. Barman Hoare. Son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Hoare, of town, arrived home on Monday morn- ing. He enlisted with tlse 1 61st Battl. and only got into the firing line in March of this year. He received a gun- shot wound to the right cheek near the mouth on August 27th and has If n11 election can he avoided --let it Miss Ruby Irwin, lot Toronto, is Pte. Robert Fisher. he avoided.• spending Christmas at the parental -O- Arrived home Monday evening from home. London. He enlisted with the ifiist There are no bylaws to arms before -g Battl, and was wounded in the hack on the electors this year. , Mrs. Guest of Wingham, *ham, is visiting t her mother, Airs. Mitchell, Albert St August 15th but is rlov gaining up in -O"- ; North. strength. His brother Pte. A. L. Fisher ,Mr. S. J. Andrews is the Public Util, yir. Alex. hiitehell, of Detroitis who also enlisted with. the 161st, died sties Commissioner, whose term expires Spending the holiday season wi, th lits of wounds. this year. mother: ' ifeV. and Mrs. A. E, Jones and Miss 1 Toronto. train Monday night. Fie was a mem- • Pte Gordon Howes t6f3C00:ID06300002)t9 eareoi4Ut3e.g348QiMadelon were (hrsnias visitors at Arrived bac,k to Clinton on the late Local N-t1S I Miss McDougall, of the C. C. L bet' of the 161st Battl, and in Septem- Staf spent Christmas at her home in ber was wounded in the arm. ^"33moP;•t;,^,ragstrergocituatteeasearS69ilt Canningtou. `0 Mr. and Mrs, A. Lawson and child- Pte. Theo. Premiss.• Look For the Local News. • 1•et of Oshawa are here for the An old Kiltie Bandsman and one of This week live local news may be Christmastide, , the members of the 161st Band arrived read on pages 1, 2, 5 and 6. Lots ofMrs. McCloy and children of London home on Monday night from London. other good news on every page, ' are visiting with the fornmer's father Pte, Frenilin has been confined to the Che ue for Red Cross 1 Mr. A. Wilkin. hospital (tar some months ,suffering qf from the effects of wet feet while 015 Mr. A. J. Grigg who was Registrar 1 Mr. and Mrs. James Watson, of Sea- duty in the trenches. His many old for Sount Huron has received from the forth, spent Christmas with Mr. and friends will hope that he will soon be Canada Registration Board, Ottawa, a ' Mrs. W. D. Fair. fully recovered. cheque payable for 5637.36 to the Gen- , ..Mr. Clarence Paisley, of the Ro;7al 0 eral Fund of Red 'Cross. Ths amount Bank, Montreal, was home for his Pte. Roy Chowan is the remuneration assigned by the Christmas dinner. Son of Mr. J. G. Chowen, arrived Deputies and assistant Deputies for 1 Misses Jean and Cora McGuire, who on the Stratford train on Mon - their services on June 22ndt are working in London, were Moine for day night. He was a member of the Girls' Hockey Club. the Christmastide. i61st Battl. and afer spending some Last Friday evening tine Girl's hock- I Mr. and Mrs. Drummond, of Detroit, time in France, was back in Englanda M ' ey Club reorganized for the coming are visiting the latter's parents, r. and owing to ill health. season with the following otlicers:- Mrs. Alev. Morris, ,_,.-0-. . President -S. B. Stothers Mrs, (Rev. Agnew and children are Pte. Harold Biggins `r. , Vice -President -W. R. Counter confined to the House this week with Second son of Mrs. Richard Govier, Secretary --Miss S. Bawden the prevailing cold, . y enlisted with the 42nd Batts., Royal Treasurer -G. D. McTaggart Mrs. E. 0. Harness, of Exeter, is Highlanders, while in the Sterling Bank Executive -Misses M, 'McMurchie, spending the Christmastide with her at Toronto, on June 1915, when that B. Draper and H. Forrester and Messrs. mother, Mrs. McDonald. Battl. was recruiting in Toronto to fill R. Graham am J. L. Kerr, 1 Mr, Alex. McGuire, who has been on rip their Battalion. He landed in Eng - Royal Black Preceptory Officers ! his route for the last couple of months land on Oct. 9th and was into France 1 was home for Christmas, ' in a short nine. In November he was At the regular meeting of Jubilee wounded! for the first time and after a percepto•y No. 161, the following of- The inial S. A. Officers were down lay-up in hospitals of back into the t y p r g facers were elected;- 1 a Seaforth helping out the S. A. Christ trenches i February 1946. In June i +' Mrs. W. S. Elliott, of Toronto, is spending the Christmas holiday with W. P. -Ed: Mole. D. P. -T, J. Monaghan, Register -B. Ratitwell, Treasurer -P. Cantelon, i her parents, Mr, and Mrs, J. Lindsay. Lecturers -R, McMurray, W. Fal -1 Lieut. Lieght, of Seaforth S. A, fared Cofer. 1 was here helping out the entertainmentCensor-J. Noble, D, Cantelon, t at Clinton S. A. Barracks on Friday. Standard, Bearer -P, J. Stinson, M. I•le also spent Christmas in town.iia nuts eit ert a ninest Monday ofd ay evening, » he was shell-shocked and was out of the firing line until June 1917. In March 31st 1918, he was wounded a- gain, and has been in England at var- tons hospitals until he was billed for Canada. He reports at Toronto on January 3rd. In speaking to The New Era, he saw Capt. 'Charlie McPherson,. back behind the lines, when Charlie joined the Highland Batt], after trans- ferring from the 16151, Trains late, The holiday traffic for the Christmas vacation caused the trains to be away off their running time. Attended Provincial Meeting. ' Last week Messrs. G. W. Layton and J. Innis of the Clinton United Farriers Club attended the Provincial meeting at Toronto. . Former Clinton Man Deail. The death took place at Detroit on Tuesday of George 14. Harland, brother of Messrs, William and John Harland of town, u former well-known resident of Clanton, who died at the horse of his, sot, , Mr, Harland was 76 years of age. The remains were brought here this, morning Thur g (Thursday- fon' burial. Mr;. W 3 : Harland, of Guelph' id til son. '14 anon -'extended notice will 1 e given' ,text week, Hanley. PurServants-T. W. Bellard, J. B. Cox. Deputy Register -L, Stevenson, Committee -J. Dunford, George Vanderburgh, Win. Kenny, L. Clark, G. Brown, G. Sheppard and W. Mew. i Quits Job After Fifty Years. Mrs, Elizabeth Toms, eighty-five years old has severed her connection with the Tyndale Public school, Phila- delphia, of which sire was janitress for fifty years, Fish Keep Long When Frozen Chemical analysis shows no signifi- cant changes in fish field twenty- seven fnonths in frozen condition Big, Acreage In Tobacco , , About 60,000,000 acres of land is given over to tobacco cultj-titian int the' world s a •,Anecara r 1 I e Ith sH y That Atistralia is one of the healtlti.- est countries in the world is shown by 1 its low deatlt7rat Mr. A. Cosens, of Flint, Mich., ac- companied by his son, Pte, Archie Cos - ens, of the U, 8, A, Militia, were vis- itors in towns during the past week, Mr. W. J. hardy, who has been spending the summer at Edgeton, Al- berta, arrivedin town last Thursday and w111 probably spend the winter here John Croll Dead. Death occurred at the Galt hospital of, John A. Croll, aged' 81, who for over 50 years lived in Clinton. He was born in Abyrde4+h,,: Scotlantd,.but cattle_ to Canada as an intailt: He wat,oni(i of the leading contractors of Huron Cbarttty, and hod' Qe1y lived in; Gait fbr the ptsl':four dears, Ne leaves "One` 1011 1•rt'•Buti~t\lb,,ralyd f"ojir. slaughters, Mrs. W. Fletcher, Vhs. T. Kearse and'MS's WV ''Elliott'; r 440kit; +'unci Airs. Wi Green, of Kitiherner,' The funeral' took: place on Saturday et Galt, • Y'!,•�.',a�fi7n �'g41+�°Iftt}FA'(rs i u M.�4. 'k n ''