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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1916-09-21, Page 1"I"h�e Clinton News - No. 1955 —37th Year CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2Ist, 1916 THE HOME PAPE THE LABEL READINS JAN. 17 SRIWS THE SUB IS, PRIG UP T' JANUARY15, 1911. HOV/ ABOUT YOURS ? "When in Soubt" for a 9resent for the ` er, _ ,l ride fG=J`3e Vheose 6liv gift is no other for the bride that is so un- iversally certain to niversally.certain,to be greeted with joy, used with pride, and treasured for years. We carry 'a large and well assorted stock of 1847 RoGERS (IROS, knives, forks, berry p a oons, cold meat forks, pie servers, tea coffee,desert and table spools and numerous other usefulpieces. Also aood assortment of silver plated hollow g ware, cut glass, china and clocks. ..�.."ielQynr Jeweler anti Optician - - Clinton c 4 , OF CANADA.Incorporated isle. ' Capital Authorized 525,000,000 Capital Paid-up 11,000,000 Reserve andUndivided Profits 13,236,000 Total Assets 234,000,000 a ISO Branches, With world wide connection. Interest allowed on Savings Deposits. General Banking business transacted. R, E. MANNING, Manager Clinton Branch lib THE MOLSIONS Capital and Reserve $8,800,000 96 Branches in Canada. A General Banning Business Transacted, Circular Ltr.Uers of Credit Bank Money Orders, Savings Bank Denartrenita interest allowed at highest current rate. Li� E. Dowding, Manager, Clinton Branch. INCORPORATED 1855 READY-TO-WEAR 2 he alorrish CLOTHINQ Clothing Co. ORDERED CLOTHING GETTING YOUR NEW FALL SUIT. HERE MEANS CERTAIN SATISFACTION ! Your satisfaction—Mat's our aim, and Wm are determined that e'Lery man who buys his fall suit here shall be satisfied as never before. Our showing is now »ery conn- plete, We Show Suits as Low as $8.50 and as t'ligiras $25.00. 'BlE SHOWING OF EXCEPTIONAL 11EI�A 1110 11AT 1�.OQ, A lUE SUITS Among the many priced suits we have our. $15.00 line stands out with special prominence. SPECIAL NOTICE TO THE LADIES, Men's serges for women's suits in blues, blacks, and greys. Colors guaran< teed to be absolutely fast. Drop in at your con`benience and we'll take pleasure in sho2bing them. THE MIIRIIISH: CLOTHING CO. Agent C. P. R. Phone 18 for Sunday or night calls. THE CLINTON MARKET, Wheat $1.25. Barley 05c. , Oats 60c. Butter 30e, Eggs 20c to _ 80c. Live Dogs $12.00. YOUNG LA1)li' MEET TONIGHT, The young Ladies' Patriotic Aux- iliary will meet ,this evening at eight o'clock in the council chamber. As important business is to be transact- cii it is desirable that there be a full attendance of the members,'" TUESDAY'S FIRE. The firemen had a run on Tuesday morning when about two o'clock it was discovered that a frame house on. Albert street, formerly occupied by Mr. S. Mitchell, ways in flames. The Ilea had made toomu haeadtbay to be controlled and both building and contents were destroyed. Mr. Mit- chell, who had removed to• Stratford a few weeks ago, had lel% his fur- niture in the house and all went up in smoke. The house belonged to a man in C}uelph. The origin of the fire is unknown. W. P. S. NOTES. The Women's Patriotic Society ask all women to keep in mind the -an nual meeting of the Society which shall be held in the council chamber' on Friday afternoon, Sept. 29th, at three o'clock.. Also to come to the regularmeeting tomorrow afternoon . when a ten -cent tea -will be -.served. CHANGES ON JACKSON STAFF, Mr. Geo. Phalen has been promot- ed to the position of head cutter, succeeding Mr. W. Collyer, two has retired. Mr. Phalen has been with the Company for a: good many years and is well qualified for the position lie now holds and his friends con- gratulate him upon his promotion.. Mr. AV. Kennedy has been transferred from the pressing department to the cutting room. FUNERAL 08' J. JACKSON. Jack, the late' The funeral ofJohn soh took place from the family resi- dence, Rattenbury street, East, on Friday afternoon. In the absence of Rev. Dr. Rutledge and Rev. .J. A. Agnew, the services were conducted by Rev. James E. Ford of Goderich, chairman of the district and a form- er pastor of the deceased. The pall- bearers were i Messrs. W., Walter, Frank, Ernest and Murray Jackson and Mr, Snell of Toledo. Among those present from a dis- tance for the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs, Frank Jackson, Barrie, Mr, Walter Jackson, Brantford ; Mrs. Steep, Toronto ; Mt. Murray Jack- son, Ilatnilton; Mr. and Mrs. Snell, Toledo ; Mrs. Lawrence and son, Sarnia, aad Mrs. Carnahan and son f Sidneylit 5 r h and 111 Johns, s . ea c tt . , SURE, THEY'RE ALL. RI'ulT. The following from the command- ing officer of "Huron's Own" will be read with interest by every News - Record reader : "Camp Bcr'den, Ont., . Sept. hath, 101tf To The Clinton News -Record : Dear Sir,—Re General inspection of 161.st Battalion, Camp Borden, Out., Sept. 18111, 1010. As so many of the readers of your paper are interested in Huron's Bat- talion, I feel that the fact of their having come through the general in- spection so creditably should he giv- en general publicity. This inspec- tion is very thorough and exacting, every officer, non-contmissioiied o9lirec and ratan is examined, and the in- spection is conducted by Lt. -Col. Campbell, Assistant G.S.O. At the conclusion b -f the inspection today, he made these observations : 'I am well pleased with what I. have seen today. You have a line, soldierllyr body of men. With only - three exceptions they were in splen- did condition Yourofficers are a y splendid body of omen and know their S work well. Your nem -commissioned officers are exceptionally bright and efficient and you are to be congrat- ulated on having such a creditable battalion.' - - Yours truly, (Signed) H. B. Combe, Lt. -Col. 0,0. 161st Os. Batt. O,E,F," TUESDAY'S CONCERT. •The Forest City Male , Quartette gave a concert in the town hall on Tuesday'eveninglast under the aus- pices of the ladies of the Ontario street church, The evening was unfavorable, being rainy during the early part, and this no doubt kept many, especially. in the country, from attending. There was a fairly good ,house, however. The quartette furnished the entire program and for an hour and a halt succeeded in keeping the audience en- tertained. The program Was per- haps a little, too light, as aside from a few patriotic numbers, it was en- tirely of a fun -provoking nature, And it is surprising how little it takes to make an average audience laugh. Perhaps after all -it is but natural that public entertainers should respond to'aburst, of an, planed` following some nonsensical 'bit of singing and lie ready to cater to the element which thoroughly enjoys that sort of thing. There is, howev- er, in an average Audience almost al- ways a large number of people who go to a concert to hear some goo:'! singing. Who do not object at all to a bit of nonsense amid who can laegh as heartily as any. at such, but who come away rather disappointed iF there is nothing but nonsense on the program. This element, too, is quiet- er and cannot show its appreciation in Iso unmistakable e manner and tile' average strange entertainer makes the mistake of thinking that the house will appreciate noticing that is not "funny." The concert on Tuesday evening was a pleasing one was well ande 1 received hut it wouldu 1d have been better if the program bad been a little more varied„ The bass solo given near the -close was espec- ially well rendered and was much en- joyed. And- the "Good Night Song" given by the four, voices wap also much appreciated. The ladies of the church were very well pleased with the result of their venture.• THEY Is FOR IT IN C T1 1 y L00 0 B. . The following epistle from a sub- scriber at Duncan, B.C., speaks 'for itself "The News -Record, Clinton Dear Sir,—Enclosed please find re- newal of imp subscription to your paper. I thank you for its prompt and regular arrival as I look forward to it each week. With much surprise 1 regret I read of the death of bl aac g d a, W. J. Mitchell as I always looked upon him as one of my best friends in' Clinton. Kindly convey my good wishes to• my friends in Clinton and vicinity. I hope to be able to pay a visit to the old home community in the near future. Yours sincerely, B. Churchill, Demean, WIRES .ARE GOING UNDER. A gang of men have been at work during the past week digging up Clinton's perfectly good macadamized streets in Order that the Bell Tele- phone wires may be put underground, No one will dispute that it -is an ad- vantage to have the wires under- ground instead of ov rhead— hat' s where they should have been put in the first place—but it is with some misgivings that Clinton citizens have - watched- those streets being ruthlessly -torn -up by alien hands. The Company is under obligation to the council to leave the streets in as good shape as they find tileni but it would be :well to have some town official with plenty of leisure on his hands detailed to see that this •ob- ligation is met. As only wooden tiling is being put 'down 'to carry the cable it looks to he but a tempor- ary job at best. Can the Bell Tele- phone Company come along and dig up our streets, which cost thousands- of dollars to build, just any old time it chooses 1 BLACK KNIGHT MEMORIAL, A memorial service• for the lute Pte. James Hutchinson was heicd by Jubilee Preceptory Royal Black Knights of Ireland in their hall ou Friday evening last, The Rev. J. A. 'Robinson conducted the service and gave an appropriate, address, reminding the brethren of the devoted and loyal life which had sofittingly beencrowned With a hero's death for King and Country, "Jimmie" Hutchinson, as he was af- fectionally called bye his comrades, was one of the first to enlist from these parts and after ashort stayin Bermuda the Royal Canadian Regi- ment, of which lie was a member, proceeded to the front where they have. heroically fought for their coun- try amid the many attacks and counter attacks which characterize trench warfare. Many testimonies of the good character borne by the now fallen hero have been received from his companions and friends, everyone declaring that he was a true Briton and lived a manly:, clean 'and exem- plary life and his memory will ever be cherished by the brethren. PRAISE FOIL THE "HURON,S," The following letter has been re- ceived by Lieut. -Col, Cmnbe at Camp Bor:iieie and speaks for itself. It might not be antics to add that dining then months that Clinton was the headquarters of the 161st Batta- lion and a large number of the men were stationed here that the citizens were most favorably impressed with them, It wound be hard indeed to find a more gentlemanly or better -be- haved bonen of men than those who s.peat the winter in Clinton. Huron has reason to be proud of her " 0'wn Battalion" and she still looks to it to bring her nothing but honour : "Camp Borden, Ont., Sept. 13t4i, i,eht Lt Col, Combe, 0.0. 101st Battalion, Camp Borden, Ont. Dear Sir,—I feel canstrai'ed to say a ward of praise regarding the cop - duet ofyour battalion While they have been nn our trains foe week -end leave or otherwise. I think I can safely say without danger of being suspected of undue flattery that the 101st 'Battalion has conducted itself at all times in such a manner that it could not be considered otherwise than highly creditable, They have respect for their officers, for tueis battalion, and for themselves, and this has taught others to respect them,. I ant sure that such conduct will bring its own reward. The way in which they got on and off trains puts them in a class by themselves'. Yours truly, (Signed) It, W.: Thorn, • General Agent." • • • • • •. • • • • e,- • • • • • • As the estate of the late • J Mitchell is to e • W. 1 • b • wound up all subscriptions • • in arrears must be paid. • Please remit by postollice • order, instead of cheque, as' • exehange'on latter is ex • cessive for small amounts. • so... • • • • • • • ..JU TPEi) THE 'TRACK, GAS PURCHASED HOME. Mr. ifarry Cook was over from De - da and while h De- troit the other here Y a disposed of his house 'on Albert St. • to inspector Jolut Torrance, who has • occupied -it for the past two or • tlttee Yeats. The residence in gimes- tion is a comfortable one and suits s Sir, Torrance and his family very • well. They will new consider them- selves permanent residents on Albert street. SL1N1) 1N 1,&Ili; NAi111!iS. The caboose of a freight train on the L,II. s@ B. jumped the track at the on Monday afternoon' and foe a few hours interfered with traffic comeenhti.t, though not seriously, 'the main track being clear. The after- noon and evening 'trains north and south did not conic into 'the depot but the track was clearest before the Tuesday morning train was duc, ONT.-STREET RLET Cl IURCH. Mr. J. A. Irwin preached at both services on Sunday last in the ab- sence ofthe pastor. Rev. Mr. Ag- new will occupy his own pulpit on Sunday next, • Tice Sunday school will have their Rally Day services at half past two on Sundayafternoon nftern on next. A most has beers arranged pleasing program g in which ninny will take part. Mr. C. D. Renck will give an address and Mrs. King of Goderich Will sing. Mr. King, violinist, will also con- tribute to the program. The Wesley Sunday school will unite with Ont, street oil this occasion. hITTLE LOCALS. A crushed stone road is lining made between Mr. W. •Jacirson's residence and the G.T.R. crossing, • on King street, .1 moiety of excitement was caused at the depot on Holiday when a load of furniture got stuck on. the track just as Ia train hove in sight. Ready hands soon had wagon and contents place of safety,a justinth ina It e but e 1 nick of time, The WC .T, U. will hold their reg - Mae meeting at the hone of Sirs. J. K. hcairfull at eight o'clock this ev- ening, Thursday. DIED ON FIELD OF l-IONOUR. Pie, ;Arthur W. Mci'fath of Goderich was reported last week among those who have made the supreme sacrifice in the cause of freedom, having died of wounds on Sept. 8th, Pte, Mc - Math was twenty-four years of age, was the soil of a widow and was a most exemplary young man. He en- listed with the 83rd Battalion but was drafted With another unit and went forward to the front several months ago. He was a cousin of Mr. J. C. McMatin of town. 'Mrs. Mc - Math has also received word of the death from a gunshot wound of a nephew, Cyclist Hugh S.Polley of Calgary, who had been at the front but a short time, Cyclist Polley spent a few days in Clinton as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Mcliath when on his way from Calgary prior to going overseas. He was but twenty- two. A WALKING `Iu\G ' CLUB. With the advent of the cooler wea- ther a number of the young people of town have formed themselves into a walking club and on one evening in the week they take a tramp of Ave miles or over. The organization, if organization it can be called, is of the iimplest, a secretary being the only officer appointed. On Tuesday of last week about twenty took the tramp around the .five mile block and last night a few more were ad- ded. The outing ends with a supper_ at the of the local restaurants. When time season of fowl suppers comes- around the churches and oilier organizations in the burgs surround- ing Clinton which indulge in that sort of entertainment may expect always a fair representation of the robust youth of both sexes from Clinton, and they will arrive with healthy ap- petites made keen by a more of less lengthy walk. Walking is a healthy exercise and 'tis a 'Weenier: more pec- pie ;do not indulge in it. WESLEY C'IIURCIH, The County Emergency Corps, a federation of the Tfonneme s Patriotic Societies of Huron County, organiz- ed in Clinton on Labor Day, would litre every society in ,thee County of Huron,, working under whatsoever name, who make and send supplies for either Red Cross or trench work, to send the name of the secretary to c t r Mrs. Saxon county se Ie u y, A 1 Fitter, - Exeter, Ont. RESIGNATION ACCEPTED. A committee appointed by tile Presbytery met the congregation of Willis church on Monday evening last with regard to the resignation of Rev. F. 0. harper. Rev. W. D. Turner occupied the chairandRev. Mr. Sharpe and others ther. addressed the meeting. On a vote of the Meeting it was deckled to accept the resigna- tion -and the pulpit will be declared vacarit in the -course or, a few weeks. - ST. PAUL'S CHURCH. Special thanksgiving services were held on Sunday 'last amid beautufel harvest decorations. The services be- gan with Holy C'omenanion at lmalf past eight in the morning. Large and representative congregations at- tended the murning and evening, ser- vices and the spirit of. thanksgiving which. characterized the prayers, hymns and sermons left -a deep im- pression upon all. Time music was very inspiring and most suitable to thechoir occasion, and o • am x •at g , Miss R. M. Bentley, heartily doing their share to make the ser rices bright and up -lifting. The anthem in the evening was especially well ren- dered and never was the choir of St. Paul's heard to' better advantage. - By special request this anthem will be repeated next Sunday evening. Rev. F. S. Rickard will preach at both services next Sunday and the rector will conduct harvest thanks- giving services at Bayfield. Rev. 16. G. Powell occupied the pul- pit on Sunday at each service. At the morning service he gave some ac- count of the Work during the Past year of tate Huron County Temper- ance Alliance, explaining how ' it. worked with the county officials in the endeavor to bring about a satis- factory enforcement e the- Cl: T. A. Those who heard Were inclined to the opinion that the organization was worthy the support, both moral and financial, of the friends of good law enforcement. Next Sunday afternoon the Sunday school will unite with the Ontario street S.S. in their Rally Day ser- vices and on the following Sunday the Ontario street school will conic down and join Wesley in a Rally Day gathering, The League electing on Monday ev- ening was under the auspices of the missionary committee. Miss Ruby Wise gave aVer9 interesting acc0un t of the Missionary. Summer school held at St. Thomas til July and Miss Beatrice Greene, who is always heard with pleasure, rendered a solo very sweetly,. Miss Wise accompan- ied her on the piano and Miss Chant. on the violin. Next' Monday even ing's meeting will be in charge of the Citizenship department. People You Know lilies Clara Dark or Goderich is visit- ing friends in town., Miss Mamie Clam of the Bayfield Line spout Sunday 'Cas the guests of the Misses C''lufl• of town. Dr. II: R. Elliott of Denver, C'ol,, formerly a partner of Dr. ('amen at Brucefleid, was in town on Friday last calling on a few old friends. Mr. - and Mrs. Oscar Blanchard re- turn to Detroit today after a week's visit with the lady's moth- er, Mrs. M. Pickett of ''Albert street. ;MissSybil C uI isce has returned front London where she spent a week or ten days. She addressed a couple of W.M.S. meetings awhile away. Premier Walter Scott of Saskatchew- an, who was reported to be very seriously ill is said to be now on the mend and able to drive out. NIrs Scott was a cousins of the late Jos. Rattenbury of Clinton. Mrs, (Br.)Gunnloft on Tuesclhy and sails on Saturday per steamship St. Paul from New York, being ticketed through by Mr. W. Jack- son, agent of the American line, She goes to Glasgow to' join. Dr. Gummi, who is stationed in that city in charge of a Red Cross hos- pital, Misses Bessie and Annie Watt, Lydie Smith, Anna and Nellie Jenl iris, Frieda and Caertie Wallis and e era Trick, and Messrs. Arthur Tl:icir, Rees anis 'Herb. Jenkins andl•lllaster Fred Wallis were among those, item town who attended the Bell—Ferris wedding Which took place in Hallett yesterday. Mr. anal Mrs. Thos. Mason returned - last week after a six -weeks' visit he, the states across the border. They travelled through 'the greater 'pact of Michigan, and also made a -"trip clown through some of the Southern States. They bout en- joyed the trip and Mr. Mason re- turned feeling much like his old self again. - Bagfield. Privates Hugh McKay' and James Batt. iitit of the Iwtst aft. 's eat the o t R p t, past week at their homes iii the village. - Miss 'Haines is visiting friends IIensall this week, Nir, and Mrs. David Sturgeon, who have Spent the past month at Alvin» sten, returned home this weelr. Miss Ellen McLeod, who has been visiting- friends .its the village, re- turned to Detroit on Tuesday. Private Wright, who spent the part few weeks in the village with his wife and child, left for Brandon r,n. Tuesday. Mrs. Wright, who spent the summer here, returned with 1 inn.- Next Sunday no services will ' be helil in the Methodist church owing to anniversary services at Sharon an pointinent. - Dx McLeod m .rife of r e t. • and w 4t o r a spent the week -end the guests of his parents, Mr. and ;lits,, John M,.Leod. Mr. Alexander Colwell of Kincar- dine is the guest of his sister, Mrs. William Stirling, this week. Mr. John Parker left on Tuesday of this week for Owen Sound -ant en Wednesday was united in marriage Cr, Miss Myrtle, -second daughter of Mr, and Mrs, Alexander Brown, formerly of this village. e. On their return they will take up housekeeping in the a l homestead on the Front Road. Mrs. .John Tippet left on Monday fur Detroit where she will spend a few weeks with her daughter, i1rr;. Dirnont, A memorial cornice was heed in St. Andrew's church on Sunday ev- ening hast, conducted by tine Ree. 0. Johnston of Varna, in memory of Lieut. William Carrel Macfarlane, iii the 4th Argyle and Sutherland Mph - hinders, killed in action in Frame i.r, A,ugust 27th. A large number from the village, amid surrounding country turned out. The deceased was milt nineteen years of age and was the only son of the Rev. A. Macfarlane of this village, and Mrs. Macfarlane who is int country. He also tr he old' c u 9 leaves one sister who is with her' mother. Much sympathy is felt for the. bereaved. Holmesvi'le The frost on Wednesday night did• considerable damage in this vicinity, so 'tis said. - Rev: A. Sinclair and Mr. N. W. Trewartha attended the ATethodist district meeting in Seaforth on 'Tues- day. • The subject of "The .Jew and lids Part in the War," was tapers by the pastor of the Methodist therein at last -SundaY evening's 's service and Bled in amost inte:estine• was ban manner, The Jew is fighting with, almost every natien now at war and are thus fighting against each other. They are also found in many leading positions in time different stations. Thosevice, who. -missed hearing this dis- course missed a most instructive scr- Hra>3cefield, Mrs. R. T. Dunlop of Zurich and her sister, Miss Alice Rattwallnry, were London visitors last week. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stang have re- turned Monte to Sarnia after is i'ltan- ant visit with Mr. Stong's mother, Mrs. D'. Stang of Bruceileld, - Miss Margaret Ross is visiting in Seaforth. Mr. Wilson 'Turner, who earth up from Windsor, to be present at the Watts—Turner wending last week, has returned home, The girl friends of Miss Elsie Me - Queen gave her a kitchen shower at time borne of Miss Mary Gibson can. Saturday evening last. It was e jol- ly gathering and much enjoyed by all present. Mien Martha Taylor of Clutton was the guest of Miss Flora Smith for a few days last week. Miss Taylor; camecclown to be present for the meeting of the .Presbyterial on Tuns - a dl. Mr. and Mu's T Scott 1 . A. spent a couple of days in London last week. Dr. and Mrs. Peck of I:Icnsan spent Sunday at the home of Mrs. W. H. e Ratteury b r . S • Mr. Ross Scott has returned hens from Toronto - and Bowmanvilie, where he spent a couple of weeks. Mr. Will Swan has returned from Toronto. A very quiet but pretty wedding took place at the hone of Mr. and Mrs. Janes McQueen at high noon en Saturday last viten their only daughter, Elsie, was united in mar- riage with Mr. Lorne Forest, one of Stanley township's prosperous young farmers. The young couple have the goadwishes of a large circle of friends for a happy wedded life. Goderich Township Miss J. Shardy has been spending a few days at Mr.- George 1-ICtdie's. Mr. Geo. and Miss Linda Cantelon have been visiting friends at Due ganmeon and lmclrnow. - Anniversary services will 'be held in Sharon church an Sunday -next. Rev. I. McKelvey of Dungannon will be the preacher of the Cray. The see - Vices will be at eleven in the fore- noon and seven in the evening and everybody will be made welcome. Misses Mamie C'lulf and Alma Et- - Nott visited in Stratford and Lon- don last week, Mr. and Mrs. George IV. Pearson arid babe loft Saturday morning for their home at Wayne, Mich., after spending a fortnight . visiting the former's parents', Mr, and Mrs. Robs, Pearson, Mc, J. P, Cole Was in Stratford, mast week on business. 'the Young Ladies' Patriotic So- ciety will meet next Wednesday af- 'itarnoon at the home of Miss °Mimic Middleton, Mr. J..Percyt Cole, who has decid- ed to give up farming, intends hav- inga sale -of his farm. • le stat. and aro •• t PiemonteonOct1 0 t. 2nd.Mr. and Mee, Cole intend taking a trip to Mich - Agan before settling anywhere, Pte J. D. Macdonald, son -of Mr, and Mrs. Thomas Macdonald of Por. ter's Hill, is reported among the wounded in yesterday's casualty list, At time of writing it is not known whether his wound is serious,