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The Clinton New Era, 1917-08-30, Page 2I'AG0 2 Reedy to Wear Garments ollch&TA. PHONE 78 THE CLINTON NEW ERA. Dry Goods an House furnishings.` . New fall and Winter Coats ttlVd11111111IINIINHN•1111111115MNVIVIVIINI@IININVV11111V101111IN11111IIIIIININ1111M1INIIIIIIIIINIIIIIIINIIN111181101. 444,4 Women who choose to pay $15.00; $18.00, $20.00 $25. $35.00 and up to $45.00 for a new Fall and Winter Coat can fund a selection here at those prices, that will measure up to the most exacting requirements of correctioness of style, with Quality that will give a good account of itself in day to day wear. Over 75 different styles to choose from in our Mantle Department. Ides ad misses New NH Suits Our stock of Ladies' and Misses Suits this season is even more com- plete than ever before and shows a large variety in the very latest styles and materials including Broad- cloth, Velour, Chinchilla Cheviots, and fancy tweeds having made a i careful study of the wants and wishes of our trade. We feel confident that we can satisfy every wish and meet every requirement. Over 40 dif- ferent styles to choose from. • We like to say good things about our Suits, Coats and Dresses—BUT We like better to have you try themA_ 14 on and tell us the good things your- COI " NTS self. " '"" AMMINT.117svatw111=111111320 * 4: ,s k :k 4: :k 4: ak MEN AND EVENTS c4• :k 4i 1; >r I a • 1 TO -SIGHT. THURSDAY EVENING, AUGUST 30th IN RECREATION PARK, CLINTON 0 UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE KILTIE BAND AND GIRLS' PATRIOTIC AUXILIARY LIST OF PRIZES 1-50 lbs. Flour 2—Box of Cigars 3-2 Pan -rubber heels, 4—Brownie Camera 5—Jardineer 6—Ladies Work Bag W. 7-500 lbs, of Coal 6—Fount:0 Pen 9—Bottle of "Booster" 10—Fountain Pen 11—Silver pickle dish 12—Bottle of "Haines Oil" Ford & McLeod 13—Year's Subscription to The New Era W. 11. Kerr & Son 14—t lb. Salada Tea H. Wiltse 15—Box of Cigars 16—Box of Patterson Chocolates S S Cooper 17—Box of Cigars A. McKinnon 18—Box of Bon -bons Geo, McLennan 19 -:-Umbrella Couch & Co. 20—Box of bonbons Chas, Connor 21—Pr, Running slippers Fred Jackson 22-3 lb. Roast S. G, Castle 23—Fern J, Cunninghaute 24—house plant A Friend 25—Box cigars R Graham 26—Men's Shirt Plunisteel Bros. E, G, Hall J. Schoenhals Cantelon Bros. H. Bartliff Wnh, Jenkins & Son J. J. McCaughey A, Wilkin W. S. R, Holmes E. E. Hunnieford D. Fair & Co.. A. J. Holloway J. E. Hovey J. Medd H. Johnson W. R. Counter • Robt, Marshall 27—Year's Subscription to News -Record 28-50 lbs. Flour 29-1 Ib, Salida Tea 30-13ox Lowney's Chocolates 31—Tea Set W. iI. llelly'ar 52-13uggy whip A, McKeown 33-3,5 doz. silver tea spoons R. Rowland 34—Bottle of Olives W, T. O'Neil 35—Unmbrella 13ro en's Store 36—Felt Hat A 1. Morrish 37—Card Plate A, T Cooper 38—Cake Plate G. A. Bradshaw 39-3. doz. bottles machine oil A, limper 40—Pr. Ladies Running Shoes Cluff & Co. 41—Cut Glass Bowl i-larland Bros- 42—Picture Jas, Danford 43-500 lbs of coal Chas. Twitchell 44—Picture 13511 & Atkinson 45-12 pairs of fvlen's Socks Clinton Knitting Co. 4.6—Pr, Boys' Knickers Jackson Mfg, Co. 47—Piano Bench, 'Phos. McNeil, Agent Doherty Plano 48-2 Bottles of Catsup J, P, Siheppard •& Go. 49 --Box of Self cure Patches, Bert, Langford 50-10 tickets • Princess Theatre 51—Fiashlight• 3 1,1. Paxnutn 52-51.00 A Friend Lee Wee Jas, Lovett's J. Ransford Ed. Johnson Wilson Elliott D, N. Watson LIEUT.-COLONEL J. W. SHAW The general orders of the Canadian Militia of July -12th, 1917, announce that Major J. W. Shaw of the 33551 lluron Regiment has been granted the honorary rank of Lieut, -Colonel, 'Phis is a well deserved promotion as he has served ten years as major in the 33rd, While overseas he is, of course still major, as the militia Orders do not effect the C. L". F. Huron Go. WIC C.a� HURON BATTL. SOCK SHOWER Witley Camp, Surrey, England. c July 31st, 1J17 'Mrs. F, A. Axon, Clinton, . ato tit Or arto . Dear friend,-'- We have received to -day 436 pairs of sucks from your branch of the Her- on Women's Society for wlaich on be- half of the men please accept My sin- cerest tluutks, We also had socks from other parts of the County. I wish you could have been in 1 position to have watched the faces of the different bays as they received their pair of socks and 1 think your so- ciety would have considered they had been paid for the puny weary hours spent in the knitting of each pair of socks; you cannot imagise how much the boys prize anything that conies from !home, it brings back to them the feeling that they are not forgotten by the people 1n the dear old land that they are •fighting for We expect It all goes well to be in France before long and don't be sur- prised if you hear from me regularly from there,• for nothing is nicer or has a better effect up on the men, for they conte out of the trenches after a hard innings than to be able to hand out to them something that has been sent from Monte, believe me, it touches the spot and it would do your heart good to see them get it. We have in our battahohk about 400 sten who were not of the original Hur- ons mostly of the 149th, Lambtou Bat- tallion, who are alt good fellows and we are trying our best to make them feel that they are not outsiders and that they are a part of the battalion for they are going over to uphold the honour of the Huron Battalion. Any of these fellows who were in need of a pair of socks were given a pair, this was done after careful consideration by the ()dicers of the Battn, 1 an, writing to Lampton county to Prof. Zeilger, of Hamilton, Indiana, the world's greatest rigling castrator was in Blyth assisting Dr, Blackall in perforating a number of difficult ope- rations. fis left here tor Erie, Penn., to fallow the sante work there Mr. C. Hartleih, of Zurich, has taken his son -in -Law, Mr. S. E. Faust, as ;a partner in the hardware business. which he has so successfully conducted for many years. The style of the firm will be known as Ifartlieb & Faust. Mr. Daniel Gash° has received the appointment for another year as cour- ier for mail route number 2, Zurich. Dr. Hagan, of South Dakota, re- cently visited his mother and other relatives near Hillsgreen. reen. Ile has join- ed j i1 -ed the American army assurgeona and expects to go overseas shortly. Dr, Hagan is well known to residents in Zurich having been on the staff of teachers of the school a number of years ago. As Mr. and Mrs, Taylor, of Gurrie, were out milking, one of the cows in some way knocked Mrs, Taylor over; she fell, striking her head n the floor and was rendered unconscious. Mr. Taylor heard her fall and carried her to the house and medical aid was at once summoned. Although no bones were broken Mrs. Taylor is in a very precarious condition. Mrs. R, A. Spotton, of Gorrie, who has been a great sufferer from an effec- tion of the eye, underwent a critical operation. in the Mt. Forest hospital last week, At last•reports she was pro- gressing very favorably. There died in McKillop on Wednes- day, August t5th, one of the oldest re- sidents of the township in the person of Mrs Robert Gibson, who passed away in her 93rd year. The Exeter Fair Board has engaged the Juvenile Highland Band of London for Fair Day. Highland Pipers, fancy dancers, etc„ should stake a special feature for the Fair. Mr, Dave Hall has returned to De- troit after visiting his parents, Mr, nad Mrs, 1, Hall, Exeter North. Mr. Hall who for several years has been a re- sident of the United States, has been drafted into the army and on his return was to report for duty, 53-500 54-50c 55=5oc 56—Whip 7—Whip 5 --Pkg. of Pratt's Poultry Regulator a ................ W, J go 60 --Box- .... ....,......,...W. Johnson d0 ---Bora of (JliOcotates PRIZES, WILL BE SHOWN IN I ARLAND BROS.' WINDOW ,i;;Id,, :,i Booths ,it the Grottltscls Cook's Cotton Root Cetipouad. d safe, reliable ,•c naalind medicine, Sold io three dc. grecs of Strength -No, 1. $1.: No. 2, $3; No. 3, $5 per boa. Sold by all druggists, or sent prepaid on receipt of price Free pamphlet. Address; THE COOK MEDICINE CO., 4. TORONTO. ONT. (Dim* Ehialer.) SINKS AND DROWNS INSTANTLY IN SIGHT OF HIS RELATIVES, John McKay, of Mensal!, Loses Life at Bayfield. Bayfield, Aug. 27.— John McKay, of Hensall was drowned Isere Sunday while bathing. The water was a little rougher than usual, and it is thought he succumbed to heart failure while struggling with the waves. John McKay was brother of Wm. McKay, principal of Hensall school, and had come to Bayfield with the for- mer Sud' his family on Thursday to camp at Deer Lodge Park for a few days On Sunday with his two nephews and a.friend, he .went in bathing. When 75 feet from shore he suddznly wens down without warning' and did not come up again. The relatives and others nearby searched all afternoon and ninht, but v,'ere unsuccessful in locating the body until this morning, when it was found about a utile from the spot where the drowning occurred, Mr, McKay had lived in Australia, in Dakotas, and before coning to Hensall four years ago liad been in Montana conducting -a drug store. He lost his sight and accepted his brother's in- vitation to come to liensall, Ire was a man of unusual attainments and was universally liked 11 is'Ihelieved that either heart failure or cramps caused hint to go down, as he was tin unusually good swimmer, and those near him did not ,have a Chance to effect a rescue OATES OF FALL FAIRS T51yth Oct 2-3 Brussels Oct 4--'5. Ciodericlh Sept. 26-28 Gorrie ... .Oct 6 London 'Western).. .Sept7-15 Lueknoa , ... , . ' .. ; . Sept. 27-2s Seafortlt Sept 50-2,1 Tee'awa;ter Oat 5--•3 WIirgklm .Oct 9 --to 4Z11t16 . , ..... , ....Sept, 19-20 ask them 1)ot to forget the boys who are with us and if you happen to know anybody in Lambtou who is engaged in this work you would do me a favor to get in touch with them and you might be able to work jointly, Any future gifts which may be sent to this Battu. will be gratefully received and distributed to the best possible advan- tage. Again thanking you for your generous donation. I ata, Yours 'very truly W, B. Allen, Captain Quartermaster 16tst Huron Battalion RECEIVES ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE Thursday, August 3Otos, Clinton School is under good uauhage- ntent and looks for larger classes this Fall and•Wlnler. Minor Locals. Good evening --have yos received the Oiler of a portfolio in the Union Government yet? Nev iaiepork is $19 per h und ed pounds, num, vain n;n, feels import- ant on being told that he Is rig -beaded, Monday is Labor Day, Saturday Is September 1st. The schools will reopen 0a Tuesday, September 411,. Not Extdod Phe sconhools of the province will open on Tuesday, Sept, .4th, according to the decision of Department of Ed- ucation. Several applications were re. celved from employers of hibor asking for an extension of the vacatlo, period in order to give the students a chance to help out with the harvest, but it was not thought advisable to extend the period. Beat the Campers On Wednesday a rink of Baytield campers were stere playing a friendly game with a Clinton rink. During the progress o1• the game the ladies who accompanied them had a game by them selves, The players and scores of the, men were:— Clinton Campers L, huller .. .. Rev. J. 11, Boyd T, hardy , . J, Miller D, L. MacPherson Rev. McFarlane. J. Miller, sk..22 C. S. Kerr, sk, .8 Clinton Won. The base hall match on Wednesday evening between the Mitchell lassies and our own girls resulted in a win for Clinton by a score of 12-11. Thos, Hawkins had a hard time scoring the runs and calling balls and strikes. 5 innings were played. Those taking part were:— Mitcirelt—J, Nicholls, p; G. Thorn, 5; E Balfour, tib; A. Cook, 211; O. Brooks, 3b; D, Robinson, ss; P. Cook, cf; N. Belfour, rf; 0, Barndale, If, Clinton—C. Jones, 3b; D. Schoen- hals, ss; L. Flynn, ib; D. Copp, p; M. 'l'aylur, rf; i, Cole, 211; M. Schoenh;ls, c; S. Bawden, If; K. McConnell, rf, Clinton . , —0 3 4 4 1--12 Mftcltelt —3 3 10 4 5-11 Dr. John McLennan of the Uni- versity of Toronto, Former Resident of Clinton. There is one among the list of those who have received imperial honors whom Clinton people will rejoice to see in the list, Dr. John C. McLennan, son of the late D. McLennan and Mrs. McLennan William street, Stratford, re- ceives the new Order of the British Empire as the despatch announcing the list his name and other Canadians shows (Stratford Beacon) There is one who has received im- perial honors as announced in today's news from Stratford people will con- gratulate, Dr. John C. McLennan, pro- fessor of physics in the University of Toronto, the chairman of the Cana- dian Commission on Chemical Re- search. Dr . McLennan, as is well known, spend his boyhod days in Stratford, attending the public schools and Collegiate institute, His distin- guished career Inas been watched with interest by the people of Stratford, and though it is well known the Beacon does •does mot ,place ntucih value on imperial honors, It can say that in all cases they were as well deserved as in this one, there would be less complaint to he made in regard to their bestowal. The doctor was a resident of Clin- ton in itis hoyhoods.when this parents resided here prior to moving to Strat- ford ed>t'dtD00 0 R °al ' e610000000 00 0QOv3 n n em o t£ruf3iD 0GT> Base Ball Labor Day. A good baseball game will he played on Labor Day at the Catholic Picnic between the St.'I'homas Shamrocks and the Clinton team, St. Joseph's church has donated a Silver Caul for the win- ners. The game is called for 2 p.m. Makes Grant of $25. At the meeting of the Horticultural Directors on 'Tuesday evening a grant of $25.00 was shade to be devoted in helping fax up the Library grounds, in conjunction with the other committees Owing to the season being.so late and flowers not at their best it was decided not to hold the flower show at present, Not otir School. The Editorial note of last week, re Business Colleges, had no reference whatever to Clinton School of Gout- tnerce, as what was said did tot re- late to it. Hein referred to a "scrap" in another town , where rival colleges Were belittiing the respeef vb staffs. M. :3 War F` to e Pure 'Blood You can keep your blood in good condition ---have a clear skin, and bright eyes, by taking DIE ILL Largest Sato of Any Modicine in the World. Sold everywhere, le bezel,. 251. -, has been permitted to resign his tem- porary appointment its acting principal chaplain of Military District No. 2. Miss Buller of Blyth is the Guest of her mother, Mrs, 'Monty, Miss Zeutila and Ida Cornish are visit ing friends in and near London. Miss Jessie Suddick, of London, was the guest of tate Misses Bowden, Miss Hazel Covey, of Strathroy, was a visitor with the Misses Bowden, Mr, W. Thompson, of Toronto is re- newing old acquaintances in town, Mr. Joynt, formerly Principal of the Blyth Public School, was in town on Wednesday, Mr. Leu, And'ersou, of Dungannon, spent the week with Mrs. Argent and also friends in Iloinesvitle, Mrs. Howard Hunmphrey's, who ]las been residing at Jacksonville, Fla., is now residing in Buffalo. Iter son is now a Y.M.C.A, instructs' in that city. Mrs, Humphreys expects ti> visit stere in the near future. Miss ii'lariuht Gibbings is visiting in Toronto. Miss siva Cluff was a visitor :at Ham- ilton Lns • k. , t week. ,.e Mr. J. C. Greig. if 5eaf-n iiia was in town on :Monday. Mr. Ortwein, of 1lerisall, was in town on Monday. Mr. T. A. Greigg was a visitor rot Be:unsville for a few days. Mr. Thos, Jackson made a business trip to Toronto this week. Miss Laura Fair of Bervie, is visiting friends in and around Clinton, Miss Elva Lavis, of Toronto, was hone for a few days last week, Miss Ila Bawden is attending the Millinery openings at Toronto. Mr, A. I1, Musgrove, M. P. P. of Wingbam was in town on Wednesday. Rev, E. G. Powell and Master Earl, of London, were in town can Monday. Miss Cook of London, spent the week end with Mr and Mrs Wnt, Miller. Miss Lizzie Cardiff, of Brussels, is the guest of her sister, Mrs.tiarry Bart - Mr. J. Taylor, of Toronto, is attend- ing to his office business here this week: Mr, and Mrs, Bruce Medd and family of Exeter, `were visitors in town on Sunday. Mrs. (Rev,) Westgate and baby, of Sandwich, is visiting with, her mother, Mrs. Kitty. Miss Eva Brown 'of Brantford is visit ing with relatives and friends in town this week. Miss Logan who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs, 1, R. Rattenbury, is visit- ing to Goderich. Mr. Robert McMillan, of Seafortlt, Co. Constable, was in town on Satur- day and Monday. Rev.F,W. Hovey and little 1Misn Mary of Burlington, are •visiting with the fornter's father in town. Mr. Allan Sylvester, of Toronto, was a week end visitor last week at the home of Mr. George Lavis. Prin. Wm, Robb left on Monday to vvisit ;at Toronto and Pickering. Mr. Robb went down last week. Mr. and Mrs, Kemp returned to their home in London after visiting with their son, Mr. S, Kemp. Mrs, John A, Cooper and children returned to their home in Toronto al- ter spending some weeks in town. 81;'. 11, 13, Chant, Superintendent of the Public Utilities, is in Toronto this week attending the big Hydro meeting. Miss Clete Ford was hostess at a .Miscellaneous shower for Miss Rah} Kilts•, a bride-to-be, on Wednesday evening. Dr, and Mrs. Lindsay and children of London, are visiting with the former's mother in town and other relatives in the vicinity. 11, R..11, the Princess Patricia at a recent Red Cross sale in London, gave a bracelet set with diamonds, rubies and sapphires. `i Mr, Charlie Cantelon was in Toronto over the week end. Ile Is leaving the Molson's Bank in a week or so for an- other position. Rev, J. A, and Mrs, Agnew and child- ren returned home last week from their vacation. The Rev, gentleman pat in his vacation in the harvest fields. Miss Louie McKinnon, who is a nurse -in -training at the Toronto Gener- al Hospital spent a few days with lier parents, Mr. a*tl Mt's. A, McKinnon at the Rattienbery House, Hon, Capt. C. E. Jeakins, formerly rector of St, Nag Church,'Vinton, :l $ EARL GREY #,p We've made it hot ,for would to to wok. KING COAL 1 quite it hot a few for you We've made it hot for a lot of folks who were looking for satisfactory cosh: and if.you will place your spring Order, with us, We would be pleased to give you the good coal and two thousand pounds to the ton, The death occurred Wednesday morning of Earl Grey, who was Gov- ernor-General of Canada from 1904 to 19u9, and who continued to take a somewhat active interest in Canadian events until his l;tst illness. FOR SALE A, J. Holloway Office Phone 3 A first class bed room suite for prl- vote sale as well as other articles of furniture at residence on Ontario St. BRiNQ YOUR MOTOR CAR to the Clinton Motor Car Co. Shops when it needs attention, we will give ,you good service and our price moder- ate We can also store your air when not in use, We have for a quick sale 2 light de- livery Trucks, that have only been used for a short time and will be sold at a very low price. 1-9 roomedhouse, all modern con- venCinees; and a live roosted cottage, both on James street. For other part- iculars apply to Alex. F. Cudmore, Clinton For Sale One Art Souvvenir heater and two small heaters, as good as new. Ap- ply to J. G. Chowen, Townsend St. Auction Sale. • The frame house owned by Mrs, Bristowe, Frederick St, with all con- veniences, electric light. In first class repair, on % acre of land with fruit trees. Also barn and chicken house, Will be sold by public auction on Sat- urday, September the t51.11 at 2 p.m. on easy terms. LOST On Saturday, Augugst 25th, about half past •t t a.m., one small black hand satchel, with light leather lining contents one pair spectacles and odd shaped leather purse containing $5.00. Finder will please leave at postofice. AUCTION SALE Auction Sale of Farm Stock and Im- plements, household furniture, etc., Lot 49, London Road, 1 utile south of Clinton, on Thursday Sept, 60, at 1.30 o'clock. Terns: 12 months on ap- proved joint notes; S% straight off for rash. G. E. Elliott, W. Hardy, ..Auctioneer,' Proprietor MEN WANTED FOR MUNITION WORK. A number of good reliable men can secure steady employment on Munition work, Apply to, The Robt. Bell Engine & Thresher Co„ Seaford), Ontario, j 1 t 7 V '.' ^., GI -.- '' ~zEft;rPn3it;i\ oil ee Your Order for some of our Western Oats, which we have just received and we will rhargo you no more than, it they were Just the ordinary grade of Oats, If you wish to secure some of these Oats place your order early as they are going fast. 'We always have a full stock of Flour and Feed. . V Kt THE CLINTON MOTOR CAR CO. , Dighest Prices paid for Grain ,Jenkins&Son Domestic Wanted Female llelp Wanted, Good Wages. Apply attenbury House Phone 198. 1tesldentlli tl oft 142 Wanted. A women for general housework in a family of three without children. Box M. Clinton, House for Sale. 8 -room house, on Huron Street, for- merly occupied by the late 155ev. J: Greene. All modern conveniences. Good frame stable situated on pre- mises, Further particulars apply to Dr. C. W. Thompson, Clinton." LOST W. 11. Glazier lost his number off car. No, 3S513, one day last week,. Please leave at Office. SOW fie MC Doh- erty ' mill has been used b the This Y Piano r base erns I nano Co„ and who might purchase the entire output annually ; is in fairly good condition. Capacity 8 t� 10 thous- and feet per day. Free use of the R. R. siding. tlhundance of yard room, Slabs expenses. would nearly pay runningex p Apply to W. 11Doiherty,, Clinton. House for Salty A one and a, half storey frame house, 12 rgwls, situated on Mary street, barn,', acre of gardenand orchard; waterworks and electric Light AppW BRYDON'R, Clinton, Staved From lot 24, con. 6, Hullett. a yearling heifer with a mark on dewlap, A suitable reward will be paid for information leading tet its recovery—Thos. Tighe, R. R,' No. 1, Clinton. Phone 18 31n 166. For Sale or to Rent The brick house on Raglan street, now occupied by J, E. Doherty, for sale, or to rent. Electric light and tows water; 2 acres of land, with. stable. AU in good repair. Apply to David Cantelon. 'GRANO TRU IN Lti►,1 AY SY NI. HOMESEEKERS' EXCURSIONS. Round trip tickets to certain points in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta via North Bay, Cochrane and Transcon- tinental Route, or via Chicago and .SL Paul on sale each Tuesday until Oct. 30th., inclusive, at low fares. Through Tourist Sleeping Cars to WINNIPEG on above dates, . leaving Toronto 10,45 p.m., no change of cm's, vitt Transcontin- ental Route, Return limit, two months, exclusive of date of sale. Berth' reservated and full particulars at all Grand Trunk tick- et offices, or write C E. J3ORNING, Union Station, Toronto, Ont, John Rainsford & Son, city passen- ger and Ticket Agents, phone 57 Palrienn, station agent SUFFERE9 TEEM? WITH HEART 1i5113 NERIniS. Eift)1JLD !{' 1( UP Sab"JORCilf& i�o��lllr>Rla' Heart and time Pins Cared Mier. Mrs. A. M. Powell, Norval, Ont., writes: "1 cannot speak too highly of Milbursi's heart and Nerve Pills. 1 suffered for five years with my heart and nerves, but the last two years I have suffered terribly. If I went to .bed Y would wake up as if i was smothering. I did not gat one night's sleep out of seven. I got so very weak that the doctor was called in, and he said it was my heart, and that I must take great care of myself. I naw your advertise- ment in your almanac for 5,tilburn's Heart and Nerve Pills, and said 5 would try them. I have only taken two boxes of therm and I feel a new woman. I will recomnhethd them to anyone afflicted with heart trouble," Milburn's heart end Nerve Pills are Elk. per box, at all dealers or mailed direct on receipt of price by the T. Milburn Co., !„united, Toronto, Ont; ,