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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1916-06-15, Page 5�1 1 'rhursda,y, June 15th, 1916. die c•TINTON NEW RIMA, , PAGEFIVE When in Doubt For a Present for the Bride.to.be Choose Silver here is'nO other lift for the • bride that is so universally certain to be greeted with joy, used with pride, and treasured for years. We carry a'large and well assorted stock of 1847 Roger Bros Knives and Forks, Berry Spoons, Co'd frleat Nbrks, Pie Servers, Tea, toffee, Dessert and Cable Spoons and numerous other use- ful pieces. Also a good assortment ot Silver Plated Hollow- ware, Cut Glass, China and Clocks. W. IIs NELE Y AR JEWELER and OPTICIAN IEYES TESTED FRET, 45•00000000+400000000000000>9 0 HuiNews CountyN ws • eitetiossocaosooeuesoseeeisete Mr. H. A Thomas, who has been 0. P.R, station agent at i3 yth for the !past five years, will leave with his ,family for tie bleep's where be will fill it, like position. Duncan Taylor, a resident of the Parr Li^e, Say, passed away on 'Tues -day. Deceased bas been in failing health for some thne. • One son and a number of daughters, all grown up, survive hint, Oupbearer, by Todd, a royalty bred horse is now owned by Alf. B..ker of brussels. Mrs. Thomas Straeban died in her •Si0rd year, Her husband, who wits reeve of Grey Township for many years predeceased her two years ago. Voter mons and two daughters survive. The ;funeral took place Wednesday efuer noon to Brussels cemetery, Rev. D. N. McOamus is the new pres &dent of tine London Methodist Confer -once by a large mojority. Rev. Mux worthy of Exeter stood second in the vote, There were many candidates. Alex Munn. who resides nn the 2nd line of Hey Township, had the misfor tune to have four cattle killed by light nine' on Tudsdsy morning, The remains of the late Mrs. Isaac Ireland .were twilight to Wmgham t'from Detroit on Friday noon on G.T,R nil train. Mrs, Ireland was fur many I years a resident of Wingham, Her i son, George, who was here with re mains c ht was at one tune a f ' niture deme � and in the st re t•o now owned ee J', A. Wacker A• Son. It is proposed to hold an old fashion 'ed day of games and sports in Bensse)s on Dominion Day. proceeds fur the Red Ureas. The 1leslth Inspector• has reported eine hundred eases of measles in Sea forth and three hundred in the country :making a total rf four hundred cases, in the Township of Tuckersmith, dui eng the last few mouths. Rev, J. L. AfigOulloueh, Presbyterian 'pastor of Oraubrook and Ethel, had a hone brokenin one of his limbs by a 'kick from a tilt on Wednesday, 0.T Smalley Mannfaetnrinty Coe:- Nan/toped Wis , was in Exeter this e ees ivnelfit view of starting a branch r;actory, in connection with the Connor Machine Company, Owing to the scarcity of men the company will pa t l to innfseture the goods and havthem finished at ExeterThe rnmonr of the death of Pte., Robert N, Nesbitt, who left Goderich in 19914 to join the Oret Canadian con. tingent foetwar service, has bene con• firmed by the receipt of a letter from ' ,his sisters at London, England address •ed to Mr. W. L•tnnen, of the Union +, hotel, witn whom Pte. Nesbitt board- , -ed wl,;ile.iti1Goderich•' A native of Colborne township, in the person of John Kerr. died at Huntington, California, on Thursday, 1 1h. r. 141& 3 M Kerr wasborn inol• U t borne 78 years ago; he farmed ou the r sidle concession of that township until about 4 years ago, when he retired • and removed to Goderfch. While em- ployed at the Big Mill he met with en `accident from which he never recover. • ti,edediAbout a year dnd a beef ago Mt•. 7,11114, decided to remove to Ualifornia, t • where one•ofTihs sons was locwted. • Had Weak Back and Kidneys, COULD HARDLT MOVE iN BED. When the back becomes weak and tarts to ache and pain it is a sure sign that the kidneys are not performing their coons properly, the first sign of backache :Doan's di, •y Pith should be taken and serious ney troubles prevented• ter. rands Mclnnes, Woodbine, N.S., tee: "1 deem it my duty to let you d• the wonderful results I have re- ed from !: the use of Doan's Kidney For a long time I had been sof- ng from weak back and kidneys. I -used to suffer the most at night, and some -times could hardly move in bed with the pain. I could do no hard labor on -account of my back. A friend advised :rue to give Doan's Kidney Pills a trial, end : 2 aro gladt2 did for the pain in my kidneys is gone; my back is strong, and T can perforin any hard lahor and get nen gond niglrlt's sleep, Ionly used three ';boxes of the pills," Doan's ICiriney'Pipe are SO cents per box, or :3 boxes fir h1 ?r; et all leeleie, or unailed direct on receipt of price by The T. Kilburn Co., Limited, Totonid, Ont When ordcriug direct specify "Doan'e " 0000.00.000•••00.4000.0000•••••0.0.000•••OAacT00p00 e Toronto C11n1o1 • rKers • • 0.•••••••••••0000000000000)0o00000esomoome•000OO• Hogs .10.65 Butter, 26 to 23 Eggs 23c. Oats 53 Wheat 1.02 Cattle 10.00 ,Sheep 10,00 Lambs 12.00 Barley 65 to 66 Cheese. 18% 4 ' llogs $11.00. Butte - 21 .te 25, Eggs 2i to tl2 Wheat 9Oc to 65c, Oats 35c to '46c, Peas $150. Shorts $27, Bran $2'. Barley 50c to 55c. Buckwheat 60 to 65. Hay dor bailing $12 and $13: DISTRICT. NEWS Leod, of Southampton, the other medical; men from this part of the country to go to the old land also' are* returning, •all being granted the rank of Captain Seafort4- W. O. Lendshorough of i 1ppen road, south, near -Seafoi t,,; has dispos ed of his One 50 acre farm to 1'. G. Sherwood of the Sherwood °onett• iu tion Company. Toronto fur $30)0 cash. The buyer will exchange city ler meal life, and Mr, Li.ndshnrough will be missed 10 the community as they were good citiz-ti. Rev. D. and Mrs; Carswell of MttKIll op„Elders tt'illla.m Widen, Seafettb, and John Sparrow of Verne, iced by G.T.R this teornirg as emmnissiouets to the general Assembly. Winnioeg. Rev. J. Wesley (inerts of L•rudon preached in the Methodist Olurrchhere Sunday, euaplying for Rev. McKinley, attendit.g conference at Iianrsrci)ie. Mr. Nixon of Leedom a former or ttanist and choir leader in the First Presbyterian church here. utficiated at. Sunday evening's set vice, He bas re cently joined the colours. WIngnana Owing to the prices for halting nut Beal the halters here have quoted new prices to the citizens of 7 cents for et hh ib. loaf. Citizens say this is not out of ,the way as the increase was expeete.d before this, other places baying raised their prices, The town here seems lonely, as the boys have meshy left for_ the training camp for London. They were orderly and gave no trouble at any time. Farmers are these days making every hour count while on the land Some are pretty well through seeding, and are now preparing the land for' corn and potatoes. Twenty two new street lights h ave been erected through' the town. They were badly reeded, The i itiz"ns Bend has again started to give concerti in Vic:Wein. Park un der the management of ,Bandmaster aingston No snceessor has yet been sptoi,ited to Aeon) Schotte, who is at present in a band in Berlin, Some valuable horses were recently hnughtthrough the country here and shipped to Moo( real at a good price. itenson The funeral of Miss Margaret Sturgeon, who dived on Saturday morung, ,June 3rd, was held on Monday afternoon from the Meth- odist church to the Fansville Cem- etery., The sermon was pi cached by the pastor, )Rev. Mr. Knight, who was called home from Confer- ence to attend the fuller* The late ;Miss Sturgeon who was in her 52nd 'wear, vas not strong from a child, shaving spinal trouble. She lived twith her parents west of Hen call .till they died, She then moo•' 'ed Saito Hensall and bought the neat' Jerick dwelling across from the postoffieee She was a dreee- inaker and took in sewing for ar tune till she took a stneed rr ct, through 111 health was olsliged to sell he;r hone: A year atut five months ,ago she ;took , a second stroke and had since been conlinete 4.0 her bed, at the hone of her slater,. -Mrs Walter liabltirk where she died, She was a member of the dielthodist church and attend- ed ,toe servicesos long as her health permitted, The deceasei was tthe yroulgest sister of Ides Robert Brown of Hullett. Goderich The members of Maitland Lodge,. No, 33, A.'F, let A. M, will attend divine service in St. George's church on Sunday morning, June 20th: ,On Tuesday afternoon Dr. Meeh ,•Tun, ,Mrs. Macklin land two bays, Leonard and Lionel, arrived in ,Ooderich, on their return from Ire- land, ;where the doctor has been engaged for c, year :n the base hospitals, It will be gratifying news fox the people of Goder ch to know' that Dr. Macklin and family wIll now he petite need: residents of the ,town, as the doctor hesre- eeived-,his discharge, beingiver. the rank of Captain in • the Cane CA militia :n consideration of his' hayingserved ay year at the Dole:. Dr. Smith of Bayfield and Dr. Me- flarloe[r School Section No 6, Hullett intend. holding thele picnic on Thursday, Juno 29th, at 2 p.m. on Lot 8, Concession 10, Sullett in Mr,Shannon s • e ,f ornnrlyMr, Jars grove, R7apson's. The .afternoon will be spent in a football match, a game of basketball and races, Lunch will be .served at the close., Everybody welcome! everybody eotn a !. Bring along a basket, ' and enjoy the fur; Everybody come and cheer the boys and :girls at play an the ,29th otJune, dap happyi picnic day c • iFinitett Mr. irtrank Little has purchases a nobby lC ray Dort Car. Pte E. Snell of the 161st, and SOD 00 Me, and Mrs. JamesSnell, is in the base hospital at London with an attack of pleurisy. e His old friends will wish fora speedy re- covery', when on Saturday, Juner 3rd victoryat Maple Shade Far. the residence of Mr, and Mrs. Jos. Johnston Bast Wewanosh their only daughter Ler lena was united in marriage to Mr,, Colin Ftngland son of Mr. and Mrs. John iPtnglaud of'Huilett Pre- cisely atil'o,:loek to the strains of the .wedding march played by Miss Beatrice Johnston, cousin of the bride, the party took their place under a tastefully decorated ereit the lawn where the ceremony e'as' performed by Rev. Mr. Conway of Auburn. The f setts bride who was given away by her fa thee, wore a dress of white merquisette with ivory satin and lace ;trimming and the customary emit of embroidered silk net held in place with a wreath of laly of the valley and earned a handsome 'be:met of bridal roses Miss Evelyn Johnston. of Clinton madenacho-meting little flower girl .After congratulations and the ergo ing of the regialer, during which Mr. 1Weir Elliott, of Wingham, ace cone panted by Mrs. R. Carter of Sea forth, sang, "Love's Coronet:■..n" very acceptably, ada!nty recherche luncheon was served at flower be decked, tables, wanted on by &levy of pretty girls, cousins and iptl- ntate driends of the bride, Mr and'. Mrs. iFingland, left via C.P.R. for a trip 'to Toronto Niagara ane Buf- falo (th bride trravel[fag in &hand some emit of Joflre blue silk, enc{ whiteeture i hat. r0 lr i n their re- turn !they will be at home to their residence con 13, Hullett, Many tangible ,evidences olesteetn fur the bride ,a,nd groom were left by the 'guests, home of whom were from Toronto, Mt. iF'orest, • Grand Valley, Vitingham Clinton end Seaforth , Iiirtteelield Mr; Chas. Gibbons, has gone f.o Sarnia, where he has takers a posi- tion on the railway 1215 family ex pect to move there soon Miss Alice Battenbucy is visiting herbt•othet John Rettenbury or Burlington Auburn Mrs, MelTrien of Detroit visited friends here last 'week returning Monday accompanied by her sister Mrs A. C. Jackson I 14ir, J', Bidden of Galt came here with nffr Wm. 'Patterson, Satuday, and took In the trip to Detroit on the iGreyhound Tuesday morning quite ,a number from here . took in the excursion to Guelph on Sat urday r Mr W. Logan of Blyth agent for the Chevrolet Cars is doing quite a business ,}fere Among those who have purchased cars are; --Mr W. The. Clinton Kiltl.e and Piper's Band. Are now open for eng3gernents of ail kinds during the cooling season. While we have host ,15 players who have enlisted since the outbreak of the war, ttu, still have a Brass Band of 17 players, Si e have added to our band 3 pipcss,. which will bre quite arr, attracti'an this season. For terms and dates apply THOS. WATTS, Secretary. Armstrongg Dr Howson, Rev. Laing and Mr Mogririge, Mr. C. Smite, has bought ar1crdt from Mr, Isaac Brown of Blyth Londesboro Mi', Wm. 'Gooier has moved into Mr. Thos. Scott''s dwelling and Mr. E. Adams into that vacated by Mr. Gooier, ' 'Mr. John Fi'nglafnd, Clerk of Hullett, Inas taken up his residence in Londeaboro belbaving leased his farm to hie. son., Mt 2inglaud hap purchased the dwelling latel's' occupied ,.by ills. E. Adams. On Saturday morning about 7 o'clock, William -Lee;. aged 56 years and 11 months, passed away after a day's Meese of peiritonitfiss lie had also suffered from apoplexy last felt. Deceased was 'borut in the' township and had been a resi dent of the 10th concession for many 'years., about 35 years ago he berried Mary, Brown, who sur- vives Pith' a family of 'seven soils' Thomas of Clinton ; Wesley of 1't Colborne; Samuel of 'Londesboro; Willard of Colborne (Township; Ernest at home; Charles with the 161st; Sidney at home; and four daughters, 'Mable, Ella, Edna and Fatnny all at home, Deceased, was a Liberal in politics end was identified 'with Lhe Presbyterian' church. He was also a member of the ¢■OiF., under whose auspices the funeral was held: on Monday. Rev, Mr. Abery, the. Presbyterian minister, had charge of the e ser- vices, and t h six older r • eo na ' Irvere nell'bearers., Interment was made at the IJnion Cemetery, Blyth. De- ceased \vas an unassuming man, Who never took any active part in municipal affairs; was a goon ne.-• gh•bor• .and friend and will be mueb missed in the vicinity, leotmeentile Rev 10.3 McCormicic purchased a Ford car last week land has already made several trips in it Mr J•Schw'autz and Geo Goold took in the farmers institute ea cursion'(,o the (1 A.0 Gaelph on Saturday last The ,ellection of officers for the Sunday School took piece- last Monday: night most of the teachers aegis tatits being' re(-eliectetl 1Cippeu Mr, !McAllister of St. Augustine motored there on Tuesday and returned pvith. his sister, Mrs, Rich- ardson, of Woodstock; his nephew Rev. J. Richardson anti, Mrs. lcich- ardsonr, They will spend . a few days there. ~'Intended for last week. Mrs, Richardson of Woodstock is visiting jeer son, the Rev, Jno. Richardson, at the manse ,here, Mrs. W. H. Johnston attended the branch meeting of the W.M.S of the London Conference in St, Thomas hist weak. She reports a large attendance and a very pro- fitable gathering. The funeral of the •late Mrs. Jas. Workman of the Parr Line, Stau- ley„ passed through 'our village on Tuesday, on the way to Hensel! Union Cemetery •Her son, lTev, 11. Workman, of near Kragston or - 'rived home in time for the funeral Rev, J. Richardson received a call' from Bt•igelen,and Bear Creek charged and She'accepted Ile is to be inducted into, his new charge, the second week in July, Mr. Richardson is one of the best' work- ers and pastors in the Presbytery and he will certainly be missed here and at 'Billsgseen. At a meeting of the W.M.S.,the mem- bers from Rillsgreen ,presented Mrs Rtebardson with an address and an easy chair as a token of their esteem and affection for here Boderieh To is *Ishii) Owing to the rain, the garden party•tto be held at Mr Snyder's place on Wednesday evening, was postpones[ until Friday evening of this ,week, June 169t, - Clifford ,Lobb second eon od W. iT Lobb, reeve of Goderich Town- ship, has bought Percy Cole's farm on the 16tle concession, getting •possession 'November 1. The plaice collsrstti of sixty acres and the price was five thousand dol - tare. This ;may seem a good fig- ure, That the faxen iswelladapted for snnzil fru'ts and gdtrden truck in which ,Mr, Lobb purposes special 'zing, .and in which he has belen engaged In the London district for some ,time, This will be the second of the Lobb Boys to settle on the 16th coni. e Percy .Cole lost two cows and a yearling in the electrical storm re- cently, ,which were eying, under a tree ,beside a wire fence, and It is •thought tthat the electricity was conducted }.along the fence, as • there was no signs of the treelrav- ing been struck Stanley 'Miss H'ltaa Hunter, nurse, of Clin- ton Pais visiting on the 9n21 last '1 eek, Mr."'flu h McKenzie left last 'weep for Moose 'Jaw, after spend- ing the winter and spring hero. A genie of 'loot ball was played on )Tucsday evening between a. team rot the South end of Tucker= smith ,anct the Vied Concession team on the grounds of thei tatter,— naither side snored. The ?good weather of the last 'Iew days has enabled the farmers to get in their roots, beans and Corn, Vegetation 1513 rapid at pre- sent, - Tlere iwill be a strawberry fosti- v'a!1 under the auspices of the, Stanley (Maple Leaf„patrlotic So- ciety, on the greunds surrounding, Wm Taylor's bowie, con, 2, 01 Stanley, on the evening of 'Pees - day, July 4th Clinton, Kiltie Band in attencla;nce, Aclmissio0 25cte. children 15c, Everybody welcome, Goelerich - i The regular June Jury ,Assizes were need here this week before His Honour ,judge Dickson, who made ilia inaugurao appearance on the bench of this eounlyi With the opauing.g of the court Crown Attorney Scarce, on behalf of the bar, (welcomed His Honour encs ex- pressed gratification on his new tippoletment and elevation to te. office, Judge 'Dickson replied a very (coling way, thankring, the bar.• tot' their kind words of . Wel- COMIC tncl expressing the hope that the good will and friendship which. has so tong existed ;among them as. man to man army ever exist,ae. long as he may be spared co cons mand the datiee 'of his new, office; The Grand Jury, too, in euomit ting their report to His Honour,. congratulated htni eon bis recent appointment They reported the public iburldings to be in good eondettor/ But one prisoner es ie the jail at preeent and he through no fault of his own, Roy ;Metcalf of Galt,' char'geo l with arson, alleged to have been connected with the burning of the old' Morrow Bros livery 'barn at Seaforth, on May 18th, 1916; was honorably acquitted, The case not being allowed do go to the jury, inasmuch as the crown failed fie produce sufficient evidence to show a ease, 'Metcalf was ably de- fended by J, 'M. Best of Seaforth Mr's S. R. Bellows, wife of the Well known photographer, died last Saturday after a 'brief illness, and was laid to rest on Tuesday A large number• went from here de Detroit by the Greyhound' this week, • • WITH THE CHURCHES. • O.O.6.000•1100-••••••• ' eVESLE' 'CHIURC,H, • Last Sunday morning the S. School was held the same time as the morn ing service. net will continue duur ing the summer months, The Pastor will preach. next Sunday evening to the U. O. F. W 1LL[S CHURCH" Preparatory service was held on Fri' day last and Rev. Mr. Abery,-et Lon desbero preached very acceptably. .' Sacrament was observed en Sunday morning, tiev. F. 0, Ilarper'taking the service, ONTARIO ST. CHURCH. Miss Mayfrid Allin wilt sing "The Day is Heeled" by Bartlett at the even i,ug service on Sunday. The young people's service on Mon day evening was led by the President, des walker. 1115', r3racl.'haw gave an excellent address on '•Joseph', 1)liss Grant read and Marron Gibbings sang a pleasing solo, At the W. at, S. meeting Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Wasivan's, Mrs. Beacom gave a report of the Oonven tion recently held at St, Thomas which was of tench interest. Oonteibusions of childrens clothing are being made for dinteibuticn among the hones of the Indians in the North West, • O Patriotic I tic Notes • • tsnile•s 0.00.000®400Q0006,ae®4 The regular irteeting of the Wotnens Patriotic Society will be held on Fri day afternoon at the home of Mr's. G. D. Mt:Taggart from 2,50 until 5, All members are asked to attend. --•0-- '1'he Society also acknowledge with thanks the two donations - Rev. Mr Newcombe $2: Dr, J. F. Boles, crook stop, Minn. 525. Local News ••00000.000000000000.0•••0 C• O. XS SERVICE. On Sunday evening, June 18th, the tC ON, of Clinton and v,'siUn g brethren will attend divine service in Wesley church,(when Rev, W L. Rutledge, tD D., Pill preach a special sermon The members are re,luested to meet at the Lodge at 6 30 p.m. I 0.0.E. DISTRICT MEETING,, At the IC 0.E. District Meering held at Brucefield on Wednesday afternoon, lelr. 'Thomas Boyle of Exeter, peas elected to the new District Deputy Other routine business was disposed of: There was tt fairly large attendance WAS MISSED AT SYNOD A press report. from Latium) says —A familiar figure is missing from this year's Synod of Huron, in Mr John Ransford of Clinton, who has been lay secretary for many years He is absent from the diocese this month. and in his place Mr William Baird of Galt was elected as Ley Secretary, seior!■r $OrIJ Sh0'S enessinsismareesesre Do you bowl, play tennis, lacrosse, or any of the numerous sports that demand a light elastic shoe ? If you do, it will pay you to see our range of New Felt 'Foot Goods We have all 'the newest lines in Men's, Women's and Children's Shoes in both high and low cut. Our Prices the Lowest Possible SEE THEM iN OUR NORTH WINDOW Plumsteel Bros. Small Profits Phone 25. ilro>t•e Business June Weddings 'STEWART-3.4ICKAY The home of Robert McKay, ex- reeve of Tuckeramith was the scene of a very pretty wedding, when their daughter Flora A , became the bride of Harry Stewart of Tucker - smith The marriage was aquiet one .only immediate relatives 'be- ingThe bride e• inhT p, l e 1oo].ed her 'hest in white crepe de chole the Rev ,Mr. Johnston of Varna of- ficiating. In the evening a large reception was held at the: home of bride and groom, on a farm near Seaforth, when a• large number gat eyed to wish the happy' couple all he.ppineee Thewee-smit' bouts werie passed tai dancing and other: amusemeints. The many friends of to bride d tl ii an groom join in wishing best them JortheOeIall ithe happiness that el tHORNER-RATHWELL • A ,took but pretty home wee- ding place last Wednesday evening at the home of Sir and Mrs, John Rathwellwhen their only daughter, Violet 'was united tumor riage to Mr Albert 'Horner of Varna, At six o'clock, the marri- age ceremony was performed by Rev 'ids. Johnston, of Varna. The bride was beautifully dressed en white crepe deehere, After the: the ceremony and congratulations a dainty supper wast served? The happy cool le left for their new home fat Varna Both bride and groom ;have many friends who join to wishing !them all happiness in their married life 1, -x4 tx- • ► !'MADE IN CANADA.' Ford Runabout Car $480 Take a little comfort as you go—especially if you can combine it with profit The man n n tv ho owns a Ford hasr yid n o ed a healthful enjoyment for theentire bunny and equipped himself with an euonolni0tti servant as welt, 1• The PerriTouring Oar is 0$3.1, Couplet 3730, the i! Sedan 580), the Town Car 5781, All prices ere 0.0.1i Ford, Ontario. All curs completely equipped, in eluding electric headlights. Equipment dues not include speedometer, Cars now on exhibition at the Garage ou Hnrott i Street, next tojlOonemercial Hotel. Bert. Langford Phone No. 183 AGENT el titan Valve -in - Head Motor 41111111211t1•1tr COME AND SEE THE Crtevrolel �Four•ninely" at the Clinton Motor Car Co. Show Roomy Powerful and Quiet Running Price e-ornvi h:Ate $675 F.O.B. esh wa Regular Equipment, Mohair Tailored Top, Envelope and Side Curtains, Electric Hor,n Clear Vision Ventilating Wind Shield, Speedometer, Electric Starting and Lighting System, Ammeter and License Brackets. NOTE—Owing to:the great demand or this car. we would suggest Placing your order early to ensure delivery. We use the Stewart Speedometer, Two -unit "Auto -Lite' Starting and Lightingy System with Bendix .Driv2., sane type and grade as used on the high-priced igh; ricecars. a W. J. NEMER, Agent, Phone 1319 CLINTON