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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1916-06-15, Page 5June I5th, 1916 Clinton News -Record Bluth Mrs, Match of Auburn visited her eistci•-in-law, Mrs. John Bennett, last Week, ti Work has been n nee o cMr. eencm e dot 0 4 Adam Elliott'snewresidence. I Mrs. Blackboraugh of, Anaconda, Montana, who has been here :visitin,t her brother, Mr. Wm. Johnston, of town, and other friends in the vicin- ity, has been called home on account ref the serious ildhess of her daughter. Mr, and Mrs, A, M. Carthew and childrenrecently visited the' lady's -mother in Owen Sound, Goderich Miss. Chandler, until recently mat- ron of the Alexandria Hospital, was -married recently to Mr. Ray Eacrett of Sarnia, and they have taken up their residence in that city, Mrs. W. L. Horton has presented a handsome Union Jack to the com- missioners for St. Patrick Park and it was hoisted for the first time on the birthday of King George. Judge Holt was elected chairman of the Collegiate board at a recent meeting- in place of Judge Doyle, who 'had held the ,position for some time. Dr. A. H M lr ac Isnre as returned tine d to town after having spent a year at a base hospital in Ireland. He has had his discharge Irons the army and in consideration of his year's' service has been given the rank of captain. His family was in Dublin n at the bihirese of the recent trouble there and he obtaining permission to join them -took a part in the proceedings' by at- tending to some of the wounded. Dr. 'Macklin will resume his practise here. Sunday 'week was observed 'as anni- versary day in the Baptist church when -Rev. Dr. McCrinunon chancellor .of Ale -Master University, was the preacher. Barrister Cooke has leased the res- idence known as The Castle from Mr. Fred Davis for the summer. Mrs. W. H. Harrison is visiting her mother in London, Miss Nairn and Miss Adelaide Nairn -are visiting with friends in Detroit. Rev. Dr. McCrinunon addressed the Canadian Club on Monday week at their noonday luncheon on the sub- ject of "Germany's False Ideals." Zurich Mrs. Zimmerman of Tavistock was 'a guest last week at the,' home of Mrs. Gertrude Hess. Mr, and Mrs. Harry Gellman were Petrolea visitors for a few days re- mcently, ;Listowel's "Grand Old Man" ,, Former Citizen of Clinton. (From the Listowel Banner.) Listowel's grand old man and old- est male resident, Mr. Creo. Wright, passed peacefully from this life on Saturday morning in his 96th year. Despite his advanced age, death was unexpected, for shortly prior he par- took of his breakfast and appeared iu usual health. Mr, Wright' was possessed of re- markable vitality and with the ex- •ception of hearing had good use of his mental faculties, enjoying a hear- ty appetite and being able to read without difficulty. It was only seven years ago that -he retired from active business. He was born in Newton, Yorkshire, England, and came to Canada sixty :years ago, at Which time he located at Clinton, where for some time Ile 'farmed and conducted a butcher bus- iness, From Clinton he came to Lis- towel and for twenty-seven years did a butchering business in the Arnold -stand, Mr., Wright has; lived under five sovereigns, was a Liberal in politics -and a staunch member of the Listo- wel Methodist church, With which he tt has been connected for the past fifty '-years. He was of , a kindly disposi- tion and a faithful parent. Mr. Wright had an exceptionally good memory and, was a very enter- taining conversationalist. To a repre- :sentative of The Banner, some months ago, Mr. Wright recalled hav- ing ridden on the first steam engine, it being the invention 1n 1814 of Mr, Gecrge Stevenson and called The Blutcher. 'Phe Bluteher burned wood for fuel and was known to carry -eight loaded waggons, weighing thir- ty tons, at a speed of four miles an hour, This first engine did not be- come of general .use and is now on exhibition at Newcastle. The Stockton -Darlington railway which Mr. Wright saw instituted aud. over which he travelled at different "times, was authorized by parliament in 18211, Animal ower. was first a sag:. p posted but through the advocation of ,Stevenson a steam engine was adopt-- ed. This line had three branches coy- , Bring in all upwards of thirty-eight miles and when first 'installed consis- ted of but .a single track. Places for the passing of trains were provided At intervals of a quarter of a mile. • At its opening in September, 1835, thirty four vehicles, making a. gross load of ninety tons were drawn' by ,o4e engine, ne, dery n b Y..steam,while le a signal nal man on horseback went in ad- vance. The train moved out at -from ten to twelve miles an hour and at- tained a speed of fifteen miles at fa- vorable places along the line. Mr. Wright was wedded in October of 1849 to Elizabeth Jane Moore, who predeceased him in 1501. A fam- ily of •nine children were born to then, of whom five survive, They. are Mr. A. W. Wright, for fifteen years a butgher in Toronto ; Mr. R. G. Wright, Mr twenty-six years on the city police force, Toronto' ;' Mr, .81. W. Wright of Fiske, Sask., Mrs. Hen- ry Armstrong, of Molesworth and Miss C. A. Wright at home. ' I"itteen grandchildren and twenti'- emne great -grand -children also survive, London Road Miss Miller of Minton was the guest over the week -end of her sister, Mrs. McKnight,, Sr, The many fri- ends of the family wilt regret to learnof theille • f Ir, McKnight. t ,ems 014 M tt ht. 6 Mr and Mrs. Win. Stanbury visit- ed Summerhill friends on. Sunday. Mrs. Rathwell of Goderich towhship is visiting her daughter, Mts. A. 13, Stephenson, Mr. Mervin Hanley has been some- what under the weather during .the past week but is improving. The League meetings were resunned on Tuesday evening after having been discontinued for seine weeks. The meeting was held at the home of Mr. A, B. Stephenson and lie assumed charge of 'the program. Next week, the meeting will be at Mr. H. Liver spore's and Mrs. Cr. W. Lay -ton will be in charge. The members are be ginning. to plan for their annual pic- nic with the people of Turner's church, which•always proves to be an enjoyable al'gir, The farmers are busy improving, the good weather by getting in their bean and root crops. Summerhill Mrs. Geo. 'Tyner returned home Saturday evening from attending her mice's graduation, that of Miss, Margaret McLaughlin, daughter of the late John McLaughlin. . Miss McLaughlin, g , � v ho has been training in Victoria Haspital, London, for the past three years, graduated on Thursday with highest honours, be- ing gold medalist. She is to be congratulated on her splendid suc- cess. Mr. and Mrs. froward Brunsdon and babe visited at Mrs. W, Hairs' on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson of Nile Were guests of Mr. W. Lawson last Sunday. Private A. McLaughlin ,has ' been paying a flying visit to his • home here. Following is the report of S.S. No. 12, Goderich and Hullett, for May Sr. 4th—John Townshend, Mervyn Farquhar, . Bessie Lindsay, Maty Wright. Jr. 4th—Hilda 'Potties, Jean Far- quhar, Nellie Beacom. Jr. 3rd -Eddie Johnston, Mabel Wright, Norman Wright. Sr. 2nd—Walter Forbes, Robert. Johnston. First -Russell Jervis, Ray Mason, Elva Smith. Primer—Violet Watkin, Viola Joha- sten, Clarence Ball, Jean Weir. —E, Holland, Teacher. Hullett Township Mr. and Mrs. .las, Fairservice and Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Carter motored to Winghant to. attend the funeral of the late Mrs. ,Benson Tyreman, Hensall The funeral of Miss Margaret Stur- geon, who died on June 3rd, took place on Monday, afternoon from the Methodist church, internment ' bein made in Fansville'cemetery. The ser vices were conducted by Rev. J. F. Knight, who cause home from con- ference onference in order to be present. The late Miss Sturgeon, who was in her fifty-second year, had not been robust from a child, suffering from spinal trouble. She resided with her par- ents west of the town. until their death when she came into Hensel, and purchased the neat dwelling op- posite the postoliice and here she car- ried on the business of dress making until her health failed and she was obliged to leave her home and go to reside with her sister, Mrs. Walter I-rabkirk, where she died after being confined to bed for over a year. She was a consistent member' of the Me- thodist church and as long as health permitted was always found in her place at the church services. Mrs. Rat. Brawn of Mullett township, near Clinton, was another sister of the deceased. . Mrs. Thomas Trick, who has been seriously ill, is now improving but has not yet been able to call on the many friends who were soy kind and attentive to her during her confiner ment to the house. She is deeply grateful, however, for all the kind- ness shown- her. Happenings of Fifteen Years Ago. Happenings in Cl inter at the Opeuing of the Century. Taken from the Files of The News -Record of the date indicated. Clinton, June 13th, 11901.. Mr. P. B. Crews has bought the Biddlecombe block for , $2500 and takes possession at once, The first automobile brought into kluron county is the one owned by Mr, J, P. Tiselali, which Was 'deliver- ed last week, The Jackson Mfg. Co. has bought ,a four -horse power gasoline engine anti. stew Machines are being installed in. the, factory in the Perrin Block whin they recently bought. ' It has been' decided to enlarge and improve the Ontario street church and the work begins very shortly, The Local Market, Wheat 35e to 66e. Barley 37c to 40c, Oats 31c to 32c. 1 Butter' Etc to ' 15c. Eggs 91e to lie. Live Hogs 0.50. Marriages, .,. `. -•Fnmi-LIN—rpne; uSQhi—At .A Mu on June 14Th, by 'Rev. 1V, Corot - way, Maud, daughter :of Mr. and Mrs. John Ferguson,6 to �Iar i t 1 i } . Fremlin of'Clinton. n RANCL—PHILLIPS—in 'Kingston on June 1st, Dorothy Phillips, to Clarence R. Rance; B.A. B. .Sc., Toronto, formerly of Clinton, HESSIAN—SOHADRL--Itn Toronto, ,lune 13th, V,cra Beatrice Schadel to Captain (Dr.) Henry A, 'Hes- elan, formerly al Clinton. S'PEWAR'l'—McKAY-In Tuclrersimith Oil June 7th, Florence N'., second daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Robert McKay of Tuckcrsmith, to Harry Stewart of lbgmondville. Births REYNOLDS --Lt Clinton, June 12th, to Mr. and Mrs. P. 0. Reynolds, a son. BAIRD—At Balfour Avenue, Shaugh- nessy Heights, Vancouver, B. C., on May 28th, to Mr. and Mrs. IV., J. Baird, a daughter, (Constance May). NA SH—In Harpurhey, on June 5th, to Mr. and Mrs. D. F, Nash, a daughter. • Deaths h JOHNSTON—At Londeshoro on June 9th, Mrs. Mary. Johnston, widow of tile, late George Johnston, ag- ed 80 years. GREEN—In Port Huron; Midi.; on • June 12th, John Green, aged is years. BROADFOO'i-Its ' Tucicersittith, :June pith, Emily Turner, wife of Al- exander Btoadfoot, aged 4•L years. PINLEY—In Clinton, on June 12th, Mrs. Catharine P. Tinley, mother of Mrs. C. J., Keller, aged " 2 5 years. LEE—At Londesboro, on June 10th, William Lee, in his 59th year. SHADE—In Seaforth on June and, Thomas' Lucas Shade, in his 35th year. STRACIIAN—In Grey township, on June 5th, Flora Cameron, relict of the late Thomas Strachan ag- ed 83 years. IRELAND—In Detroit, Mich., on May 30th, Mrs. Isaac Ireland, former- ly of Wingham, in her Dist year. LT — COLLIE. r�. O b � A OLLI DOG.WITH 1IT strap about neck, strayed from the premises of the undersigned. Would be glad to know of his where'. abouts, Please communicate with —Chas. Hunt, Clinton. Phone 9 on 137. WANTED—A COOK AND A HOUSE - maid for my summer hone at God- erich. IVf11 pay live dollars per week to each person,—Mrs. 0. 0, Fleming, 21,7 Sandwich St., Wind- sor. 11-3 FOR SALE.—ONE PURE BRED registered Shorthorn Bull 15 mon- ths old. A. beautiful roan and ex- tra good quality all user. Price right.—Plutnsteel Bros. —41. FOR. SALE OR TO RENT — GOOD frame house on Ontario street, next door to Manse, Nine rooms, gond cellar, l acre of land with fruit trees. Apply on premises or to- W. }3rydone, Clinton, —41-3 1'011 SALE.—TWO . COLLIE PUPS.— Real • good ones,—N. J. Labeau, phone 9 on 146, Clinton. -40. FOR SALE—SEVERAL BUSHELS of 13uekwheat. This is a good yiel- der--Normnan Ball, phone 1.3 on, 108, It. R. No, 1, Chiuton. —40-2. FOR SALE.—A NUMBER Or GOOD Calves.—W. Marquis, R, R. No, 1, Clinton. —25, WANTED TO PURCHASE—IP YOU have any western town lots or farm lands that you wish to dis- pose of, it will pay you- to write to Charles Beck, Berlin, Ott. —40-3 Cut the Cost of Cooking ese Daring these times when we are all cutting down expenses within •a reasonable limit you 'will appreciate the advantages of our Easy First or Criseoe Shortenings oiler. It is ex- cellent for all kinds of pastry, . is. odorless and the price is anothet feature that will appeal to you. Try either of these shortenings and we are convinced that you will make them all say this is- delicious. Don't forget this is the big weak in Pineapples and we have just set ceived some nice fresh stock in all sizes and prices are the lowest they will be this season. 's1 HIGHEST PRICES FOR PRODUCE,. Phone orders promptly attended to, Johnson & Co. The Store of Quality. FOR, SALE,--II-IOUSE ON RATTEN- • itry street for-merly .occupied by -: 1� T� : Pubhtc . 'the late Mra. Wm. 114urray. AP= WI to G, D, •McTaggart. —32 We are now prepared with better facilities than ever to TEACHER WANTED', LtY, F - ienced teacher wanted for S.S. No. 3, Goderich Township, (Holmes - vide School). Duties; to commence September 1st. Applications to be, in by June 20th, Edgar J. Tre-' wartha,. Sec. -Treasurer, Holmes - villa P.O. 3-39 WANTED. — 'A BOY OVER 16 years who wants to earn 'his own living, can find a good position right now with us', with a promise of steady employment, good wages, and promotion.—Sec our Saperin- tendent, Mr. Reid, about it at once.—The Jackson Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Clinton, -40, STRAYED FROM THE PREMISES of the undersigned on the Goshen Line, Stanley, on the 30th day of May, a 'Me year old heifer, color, red, with a small white spot- on forehead, white spot on right flank, part of tail white. Dehorned , with caustic.l' Of ood quality. it Anyit - g I Y i formation given of her whereabouts will be thankfully received. - Wm. Rathwell, R, R. No, it, Varna. -40. FOR ALE—TIE PROPERTY ON Rattenbury street occupied by Dr. Gaudier, including house, office, barn and two lots. Will be sold separately or together. Electric lighting throughout. Water in stable. Hard and soft water in bathroom, kitchen and summer kii- chen.—Akpply to Dr. Chandler. —40. FOR SALE. — THE 1•f STORY house with acres of land, on On- tario street *lately occupied by Mr. Baines, The garden is in excellent condition and there is ?r acre of raspberries and small fruits, The house contains seven rooms with cellar full size of house, Furnace, electric lights and waterworks. I have also for rental the office late- ly occupied by John Medd as a barber shop,—Jacob Taylor. —35 FOR SALE.—A FORD RUNABOUT Automobile equipped with the Gray Ss Davis Starter and Lighting Sys- tem. Also with Shock Absorbers which add greatly to the easy rid- ing qualities of the car.—Seeley & West. -36. FARM FOR SALE—Lot 25, Con. 5, Hallett, eoataining 100 acres of choice land. This farm is conven- iently situated being only 2 miles north of Clinton on. the main gravel road. There is on the premises a good 8 -roomed 1' storey frame house with telephone connection, a bank barn 50x60 with stone stab- ling underneath, There is about 5 acres of hard wood built. The farm is convenient to church and schools and will be sold on easy terms. For further particulars apply to John Reynolds, 50 Stratford St., Stratford, Ont, —40. YOUR CLOTHES CLEANED., RE - paired and Pressed and at the shortest possible notice, Both Lad- ies' and Gentlemen's clothes. We guarantee to do good work. Also having bought a machine I am pre - Pared to French Dry Clean Ladies' Suits, Gent's Snits and all kinds of woolen clothing including Sweat- ers, etc. All orders promptly at- tended to. Rooms oven G-rigg's jewelery Store.—Wm. J. Jago. —55 Cream Testing Having had a cream -testing apparatus installed I will pay the highest market price for cream, which will be weighed, tested and paid ' for while you wait. Cream taken in every Monday and Thursday morning at my place of• business, T. E. MASON, General Merchant, SU8fMIRHILL. DE LAVELLE 'CREAM SEP - 111111.011 P-ARATOR WORLD STANDARD Ideal Green Feed Silos, Alpha Gasoline Engines, De ,Laval Oil and Wen. dote Cleanser. Stock of repairs kept at my house, three doors west of Commercial Hotel, and repairing done Satur- day afternoons. Also Agent 'for New- combe Pianos: Phone 207. D. W. Hamilton. The De Lavelle Agent, Re -but Crusher erells Rolls. Gum ' Circular and Cross Cut Saws: Do all Kinds of Lathe and Machine Work. Do Rubber Tiring for Bug- gies. Repair 'Automobiles. Do Blacksmithing, Do Wood Repair Work. Sharpen Power Clippers. Sharpen Hand Clippers. WE SELL Automobile Tires. Hard and Cushion Tires for Buggies. Gasoline and Oil. Ignition, Batteries. Telephone Batteries. AUTOMOBILE GARAGE IN CONNECTION. SEELEY .6' WEST IIRL5 WANTED ! s�• WE CAN GIVE EMPLOYMENT TO A FEW MORE KNIT- TERS, ETC. APPLY AT ONCE. - Clinton Knitting Co. LIMITED. A Question of Glasses Do your eyes tire easily, ? Do they burn ? Does the print be- come blurred in reading ? Do you. suffer from headaches ? Do you know if you have perfect vision I If not ,we can inform .you at John- son's Optical Parlor. It will cost you nothing. SHADOW TEST System. Bring your mat jewelry repairs 10 Johnson and be better suited than ev- er before with prompt and careful service.' Our ten clays sale commences next Monday June 10th. Everyth'ng on sale. Come earlyand get first choice., R. H. JOHNSON, Optician and Jeweler We have added a stock of New Groceries and can now supply you with Teas, Sugar, Canned Goods and other lines to be found in a grocery store. We also sell Conner's Bread. This is an addition to Flour and Feed • of which we keep a full stock and will deliver goods to any part of the town. We will appreciate a share of your patronage. All kinds of produce taken in ex- change xchange for goods. D. A. WATSON Victoria St.,. Next the Hospital. SEALED TENDERS addressed to the undersigned, and endorsed "Ten- der for Supplying g Coal for the Dom- inion Buildings," will he received at this office until 1.00 P.m,, oh Wed- nestley, Juste 28th, 1915, for the sup- ply of coal for the Public Buildings throughout the Dominion. Combined' specification and form of tender can he obtained at this De- partment and on application to the caretakers of the different Dominion Buidings. Persons tendering are notified that enc t less•il ws not be considered' unless s le s made mt i on the :printed ferins supplied, and: signed with their actual signa- tures. Each tender must be accompanied by an accepted cheque on.a chartered• bank, payable to tire Honourable the Minister of Public Works, equal to. ten per cent (10 p.c.) of the amount of 'the tender, which will be forfeited if the parson tendering decline to en- ter into a contract when called upon to do se or fail to complete the con- tract. If the tender be not accepted time cheque will he returned.. By Order, R. C. Di:SROC&IERS, Secretary, Department of Public Works. Ottawa, June, 7th, 1910, FOR SAI E.—A - SECOND I•IAND Ford Automobile thoroughly over- hauled, ' tires ' practically . new. Very, .cheap.—Seeley et West, —81 CREAM WANTED. —DAIRYMEN A RYMEN having cream to sell write to us for 'bans. We supply 'two cans free. Pay all express charges and issue cheques twice each month, - cheques payable at para We pay; the high- est market prices consistent with an honest test. Testing done by a competent man. Each can careful- ly weighed, sampled and tested on arrival and statement returned. Those in the vicinity of Kinburn may leave their cream with Mr. Hall who will deliver it here; Write for cans and give us a trial. Patrons in the vicinity of Varna may deliver their cream to Beatty Bros. Store and it will be taken care of there—The Seaforth Cream- ery., Box 480, Seaforth, Ont. Have Just Received a Carload of CEMENT And will keep a supply, all summer. Come Here For your cement needs. +mss JOHN HUTTON LONDESBORO. A first-class Incubator A RARE CHANCE to buy a first class Incubator at a very reasonable price and pay for it in poultry this fall We have few Incubators and Brooders left this season and we are anxious to clear out the whole lot at once. We have also three Incubators that were only used by us one season for hatching day-old chicks which we will seIL at a big reduction. Phone us for pric- es. Everyone should have an Incuba- tor as poultrymen are ail predicting high prices for poultry this coming season. Highest price paid for fat kens and roosters. GUNN, LANGLOIS CO. The Up-to-date Firm CLINTON. THE CORNER STORE Live and Let Live Crisco For Crying, for sliertettiag,, for cake making. Crisco is purely vegetable, never varies and has neither flavor nor odor. It therefore enables countless thousands of women to give to their own cooking that tastiness for which every, good cook strives. SPECIALS Oranges, lemons, bananas, pineapples, strawberries, let- tuce, radishes, ,green onions and cucumbers. Highest Market Price for Produce E. E. HUNNIFORD LIVE_ AND LET LIVE GROCER. Seed Cors! ♦e9 We now have in stock a quantity of Seed Corn which we can • offer you at a reasonable price, also good Seed Buclrwvheat. This is the hatching season, and that means lots of feed for the Baby Chicks. We have a large c. sto k of Baby Chicly Feed and also Chick Grit on band. Try some of our Creaneal and Oil cake for your young Calves and Pigs, there is nothing better. Since Lard has risen to such a high price, why not try our East- Ilrst Shortening, as it is not so ex- pensive and goes farther, -We have it in 5 and 20 -lb. pails. Bran, Shorts, Low Grade Flour, Oatmeal, Breakfast Food and Flour always kept in stock, W. Jenkins & Son. FLOUR AND FEED. Phone 109, Highest prices paid for Grain and Wool, Elevator; SIra�6erries Fresh home grown strawberries all t his week, quality y never was better. Leave your orders early for canning in or- der to secure best berries at lowest price, W ■■O'Nei1 Cream ! Cream ! New Method. I am in time market for any, quantity of cream at highest market price. You can see it weighed, tested and take your money] home with you. Cream taken in every, Thursday, morning. S. W. MILLAR, GENERAL MERCHANT Holmesville fir, Farmer! Your land is' valuable. Our cotta- try ottatry needs every ounce of produce it can grow. It means money to pou, and prosperity] to Canada. Doubtless seeding will be late this year, and•the only way to rush the ggrowth is to apply large quantities Buffalo Brand Fertilizers A fresh car load just arrived, and our prices are right. IDEAL WHEAT AND CORN AT. $30 PER TON. BUFFALO 'GARBAGE TANKAGE AT $24 PER TON. fpr 1st of October settlement or 9 percent. off for cash. We also handle all kinds of Logs and Lumber, Lehigh Valley Coal, Canada Cement, Dressed Lumber and Shingles, Canada Fibre Board, Metal Building Materials, Tile, Cedar Posts, etc, " JOHN B.- MUSTARD Telephones Bayfield Office, 8 on 174.. Brucefseld Office, 11 on 145. It Will Pay You to Order Now. Owing to the great advance in the price of all kinds o8 metals Furnaces are soon to advance. If you are going to instal a Furnace or have any] Plumbing done this year you will save money, by getting prices at once. THOS. -HAWKINS. Farms for :Sale FARM FOR SALE, BEING LOT 24 on the 5th con. of Goderich Town- ship consisting of 120 acres, 111 c ares in fall wheat, 40ex a es read • R fos spring plowing, acres ng p ow g, 7 a es of bush, relmainder under grass. Small or, chard. Concrete house. Good barn 53x80 with stone foundation. Cement silo. Water tank and Wind- mill at barn. One quarter mile from Porter's Hill.—James Flamiltonr Clinton, —0n Anything you want done in the line of Eavetroughing, Plumb i n g , Pinang -thing and Furnace Work, Corrugated Roofing, Steel Shingles, Felt Roofing and Slate. Call or phone for Prices. Estimates cheerfully given. BYAM & SUTTER Ssm-tary, Plmmbere, Phone .74 News-RRecord, Means News -Leaders ,