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The Clinton New Era, 1916-11-16, Page 5*Thursday, November 16, 1916. THE CLINTON NEW :,BEA. RAAB KW Skilled Labor, High -Grade Materials That tells the whole story of the absolute reliability of Yt the REGINA WATCH, a reliability which has earned for it the reputation; "TRUE AS THE SUN." Sold in Clinton by mesas' Ws 11. IIEL VAR JEWELER anti OP;rICIAN EYES TESTED FREE Entertainmeot 6...•••..•.•0•.•••••••11000 .Y.•0.••.Oi0•0••••••••OY•• . • Toronto.18 Clinton I.• ai • •.•.••.••••S• ••11SNSSUSSS••A•os•••e0B•i•v010000 •••• Hogs. $10.. Butter 40 to 49 lqggs 40 to' 42e Wheat $1 55 to $1.65: Oats He to 60e , Buckwheat: 90c to 96c Shorts $3300 to $35.00 Bran $32 00 ,t0 1$33.00, Peas $1 50 to 151.55 Barley 60e to 85e 'Hay for 'bailing. $; to $8. Bogs 510.90, ( Butter 40 to 42 Eggs 40 to 42e Oats 70e Wheat 5178 Cattle 58 20' Lambs $11.35 Sheep 58.70 Barley 116e to , 99e Cheese 22%c. Wit, Humor, Social Intellectual. --•0-- -A ,are treat in store for the Public Don't Fail to hear Lottie e. 'Tillotson, of Hawaii, Globe Traveller, In Ontario St Church, Mon- -day, Nov. 27th. DISTRICT .NEWS. SruSsoIS At the annual meeting of the RedCros Society in the public library on Tuesday evening the following officers w ere elect- ed 1 President, W. H. Kerr ; vice Bpre S. dent, G. N.McLaren : secretary, Scott ; treasurer. G. H. James ; secre- tary of circle, Mrs. 12. Thomson ; treas- urer, 1VIrs. J. H. Galbraith, The proceeds of the Red Cross tea provided in the public library this week by the ladies of the seventh and eighth concessions of Grey township amounted to 437. Richard Mitchell, a well-known resi- dent of the llth concession of Grey, in the Fergus I•Iospital last week, follow- ing an operaton for hernia. I -Ie was in his 60th year, Mrs. Mitchell is in the West and the remains are being held awaiting her arrival, before the funeral is held. Seaforth Mr. John Beattie, treasurer of the local British Red Cross Society, has for- warded to the headquarters of the society in Toronto, the sum of 52,779.38 being the amount subscribed by the towns- people to this fund. '1'he ladies of the trench and overseas committee packed about 170 Christmas boxes for the Seaforth boys now over seas, Each box weighed seven pounds and was valued at 64. The secretary of the local branch of the Red Cross Society reports the follow- ing supplies forwarded to headquarters for October : 157 suits of pyjamas, 24 flannel shirts, 42 hospital nightshirts, 258 towels, 06 pairs of socks, 12 personal pro- perty bags and two dressing gowns. At the annual meeting of the Seaforth I-TorticulturalSociety the following officers were elected for the coming year :-Pres- ident, William Hartry ; vice•president, Dr. John Grieve ; secretary treasurer, A. D. Sutherland ; directors, A. F. Cluff, Henry Edge. W. D.'l•Ioag, R. F. Jones, Charles Stewart, William Smithers and Jas. 1.1, Wright. Auditors, Dr. Charles MacKay and 12. M. Jones. The treasur- er's statement for the year showed a membership of 110. The total receipts were 5642 08, with a total expenditure of 9589.83. Dr. Grieve and A. D. Suther- land were appointed delegates to the pro- vincial meeting in Toronto. That • We Give, We Get In 1915 and 1916 Ontario contri- buted more to the' Canadian Pat- Tiotie Fundi than she drew from it, the surplus going to assist those -western provinces whose contri- butions. although exceedingly lib- •seral, did not equal the heavy 'ic- Ymands caused by the large enlist- ment from those provinces. For 1917 the siluation will change. The demands from ,this province on the 'Fund are estimated. to reach six million dollars, and the Com- mittee shad decided to ask Or:tar:o to raise That amount -in other •words. to make'. provision only for ' :its own'. people, The total represents. about one Monday last by Mr Watson, the .million do lcrs above the contribu- tions for' 1916 and; therefore there ,loan bo, no weariness in well -+doing on Ithij Tax of Ontario's patriotic 'people aq fax as the !Fund is .con- roerned, , CNILONEN Of ALL AGES When sick the newborn hake or the 'growing child 'will find prompt relief .through the use, of 'Baby's Own Tab. lets, They are absolutely sate for all children and never fair to banish any of the minor ills from which little ones suffer. Concerning them Mrs, Arthur fiheasley, Adanae, Sask , writes: "1 ,,have used Baby's. Own Tablets and think they are splendid for children of all ages " The . Tablets are sold by anedicine dealers or by mail at 25 cents a, box from The Dr. W illiems' Medicine Co., Brockville Ont, ) Canada's Great Charity Our schools were addressed on :Itionday last, by Mr. Watson, the (Field -Secretary of 'the National ,Sanitarium Association. The ob- iect is to promote the Christmas seal campaign in the interest of the Muskoka IPree Hospital for Consumptives. The San'atorial work done in this province is al- ready showing splendid, results, the death rate from Consumption being already reduced by .over forty Per cent, The 'Muskoka Sri eo is the ,biggest institution of the kind in Canada, In it at present aro free. which means the neaviest load it 'has ever' carried. Last year tut cost over $10090.00 per m.ontih, and the ijndebtedness st the Banks: Continues to grow. Be- ing depend(efnt upon 'charity ' ap- peal Is made to all people for !help, The Cbristmas Seal, is -ef- fective in securing small contribu- tions from many that otherwise would never think of contributing The Education Department op - ;proves of the Schools being used in selling the seals, We trust the public generally, will be pleas •ed to encourage the juvenile seal aellere. The seal last year yielded over 510009,90 This year $00,000,00 or more is looked for, since the work is larger and the need great ter. , e.•••••••••••••••••••••••• • Speed up the News •iv • • • • 0 • A few of the New Era's county • 0 correspondents are slipping a g • little behind in the matter of • • promptness in sending in their • uweekly budgets with the result • • that occasional hutches ot news 0 • are too late. It is a safe rule to • © mail the budget by Tuesday. if w • possible, Iu any case, matte • • sure the news will reach The 0 44 New Era office by Wednesday 0 • 0000. - 0 O 06:200001J•••i E••••0•••••0••0 and Moose, passed peacefully away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. S. C. Millson, Munroe, Perth Co. She was born on July 13111, 1533, in the township of King, 'York county. The hone of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dickinson, was known for hospitality, especially by the Methodist preachers of the earlier days. While still a young girl she gave her heart to God. Her desire at that age was to be a teacher, and with that in view obtained a first-class Normal school certificate. In 1858 she was married'to Richard Moore, also a school teacher. They resided first at Exeter and later at Brantford, Mr. Moore teaching for several years at each place. About the year 1563 they settled on a farm in Fullerton township. Mr. Moore died m the year 1831. Since that time Mrs. Moore lived with her children. She will be remembered by her kindly, quiet and charitable way. Without show, with a cheerful and humorous spirit, she lived a consistent christian life, snaking a contribution to her fami- ly and community that is imperishable. Being dead, she still speaks. She is survived by two brothers, John, of Stayner, and Alfred, of Crrsmore. Also two sons and four daughters, Fred, of Munro ; Urbane. of Winnipeg ; ,Mrs, S. C. Millson, cf Munro ; Mrs. W. Lobb, of Goderich township. Mrs.Thos. Lobb and Mrs. Jas, Nelson, of Vancouv- er. The funeral was conducted by her pastor, Rev, Wn1. Sterling, to Bethel cemetery- Mr.Bert Murphy wears a very broad single these days -a fine baby boy having arrived at his 'home Sunday, Despite the rather inclement weather a very large number attended the annual Fowl supper, and high class concert given by the Forest City, male Quartette, nnder the auspices of the men of Hohneeville circuit, last Monday night at Holtnesville. The sympathy of the people of this locality goes out to Mr, and Mrs, Wm. Churchill, of thel6th concession whose infant daughter is very near death's door. A baby girl arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herb Oakes last week, Congratulations. Mrs. Dale and Mrs. Churchill's sister from Seaf:irth have been visiting with her during the illness of her daughter. Mrs. Robert Thompson was in Sea forth attending the funeral of her aunt. Londesboro The members of the Presbyterian Church met recently and donated cloth- ing and bedding to the fire sufferers in Northern Ontario, amounting in value to over $100. The Red Cross members have appoint- ed a committee to collect for the soldiers and will send a shipment to the local boys for Chfstnias• Fruit and potatoes are scarce this year, the stores being suppliod by outside places. Fall grains are now looking "good". The recent rains have been of great benefit. Don't forget the short course in live stock judging under the direction of the West Huron Board of Agriculture to be held in Londesboro on November 27111 and 28th. A fuller explanation is given in another column. e.••••sos0e•••••0000t060000 • MEN AND Ev11NTS ••s•••••SS0000*••••••••••• Goderich Another Goderich boy, Preston Strang, son of H. L Strang, of town, has offered his services and been accepted. He has been attached to the medical corps in Toronto with a rank of sergeant. Burning leaves in a back yard eansd a small fire and as a result a small staple and chicken house at the residence of Mrs I-Ietherington, East street, and owned by Wm. Wallace, were partially destroyed. Capt. Charles Babb, one of the best- known lake captains in Canada, died at his home Tuesday last, He had been ill about two years, being forced to leave his boat, the A, D. Davidson, of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Transit Company, which was afterwards sold to the French Government, and which was reported sunk last -week. Capt Babb was the third son of Capt. William Babb, the well known receiver of wrecks at this port. He leaves his wife, father, ,mother, two sisters and two brothers. He was a member of Maitland Lodge No. 33, A. F. and A. M., which society will take charge of the funeral. MR, JOHN R , e BONE, ntBusftness' Starageandf t�a foormero CC. T. pupil, recentli underwent an operation for appendicitis and is ,now making a splendid recovery, Russell, Glammis, Tames Russel and daughter, Minnie, Brussels, her sister, Mrs, A. Robinson, of Detroit. Brucefield Wm. Taylor shipped hogs from our village last week, Thornton Mustard, of Toronto, visit- ed his father, A. Mustard, who is ill of pneumonia on Saturday. Constance The Adult Bible class met at the home of Mrs. Wm. Britton's on Wednesday. Col. Hoaredelivered a fine piano to, 14r. F. Hall on Monday. Rev. J. Ford, of Goderich, chairman of the district, will preach Missionary sermons here on Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Cole, of Clinton, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Polard. myth Word has been received that Capt. R. R. Sloan is confined in one of the base hospitals in France suffering from rheumatic fever, Mr. Gardiner was the representative of the Blyth public library at the district library convention held at Stratford last Thursday. - Miss Isabella Scott, of Hallett, left for Toronto, where she was quietly mar- ried to Mr, Richard Hart, paymaster of the Abitibi paper and Pulp Co., Twin Falls, Mr. Frank Bainton was severely in jured on Monday, when his clothes caught in some shafting which he was oil- ing, he received some painful bruises and his clpthes were torn to shreds. Stanley Mr, S. Simms, of Blyth, visited at the home of Graham Bros. last week, Miss .lean Gilmour has returned to her home after spending a few weeks with friends at Goderich. Dr. R. R. Ross, of Seaforth, and wife called at the home of Geo. Baird on the first of the week. WEAR 'RUBBERS TO SAVE SHOES Economical Housewife Is div. ing this Advice to Mem: hers of Her Family to Defeat High Cost of Shoes. - ) The economical housewife is out- fitting her family now with rubber footwear for the fall rains and the,. winter • snows. She is doing this because she knows that rubber is the only staple article that has' de- creased in price 'since the war. began, and that rubber shoes awl overshoes coat no more now than. they did before, while leather has reached a price that is almost pro- hibitive.. ' t Save your Shoes liy Wearing Rubbers " is the thrifty woman's. advice to her family. Rubbers cost no more than they did two years ago, leather has advanced over, 50 per ceat. The British Government has made cheap ' rubber possible. Show your patriotism by buying rubbers and overshoes to save your r leather shoes. Hensall At the Council meeting the sum of $500 was voted to the British Red Cross Fund. The Library Board are purchasing new books for the Library, Twenty two volumes ot the "Chronicles of Canada" will be ready for circulation next week. Mr. M. 1•I. Dent, of Sudbury accom panied by his daughter, Mrs. McRae, wife of Mr, C. Mcltea prominent barrister and M. P. of Sudbury, spent a few daps at Mr. G. J. Sutherlands. 14110cld Next Sunday morning the Quarterly Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be observed iu the Methodist Ohnrch at 11 o'clock, Regular services at Sharon and Bethel at 3 and '7 p. en. respectfully. Rev, Mr, Jones took the services on the harmony circuit near Stratford on Sunday. Circuit Missionary Campaign -The Methodist Church, Bayfield circuit is into a hustling campaign for Missions. Tuesday of next week Illustrated address on China at Bayfield ; Wed- needay at Sharon. ; and Thursday at Bethel, Friday 241h inst. A Siission- ary Institute will be held in Bayfield Methodist church at which a fine program will be presented. Rev. Mr. Sinclair, Holmesville, President of the District Epworth League ; Rev. J. 11. Arnup, B. D., Assistant Foreign Miss- ionary Secretary, Toronto ; and Rev. Mr. Pickard, of Bayfleld ; Anglican, will take part in the afternoon session, Supper will he served to those attend. ing from 6 to 7 c'clock. At the even- ing session Rev, A, W. Brown, Varna, Rev, Mr. McFarlane, Bayfield and Rev.Mr,Arnup will be on the program. On following week an "Every member canvass" will be on, $300 is aimed at and by a united effort can be attained. Rev. J. 21. Jones ie the hustling pastor and. is being backed up loyally. Rev. G, G. Harris, District representative in China, was expected to be able to attend' these gatherings but owing to illness all engagements has to be cancelled up to February 1st. He promises to come next May. Don't fail to hear Mr. Arnun. He is a wonderful plan on the Missionary theme. A neat program for these special Missionary gatherings has been issued. Mrs. 19sed Hodgene, of Lucknow, is visiting friends in this vicinity. Miss Daisy Currie is under the doctors care at preeent. Mr, Peter Young wears a broad smile these days a baby girl arrived at his home Monday morning. The inany friends of Oapt R. R. Sloan will be sorry to know that he is in the hospital at present with an attack-' of rheumatic fever and will not be able to be back to the trenches for some time. The ploughing is about finished up, around here and was done in fine shape. N. Many of the friends of this vicinity attended the funeral of Mrs, William McDougall, of Seaforth, on Wednes day. Mrs, William Currie who passed away on Friday night in her 82 year, had been failing for about four years, She leaves behind her husband and two sons W. John, of Lethbridge, Alberta and Russell, at home, Mrs. O. McGregor and Mrs. S, Emmerson and Daisy at home, Deceased was a life long member of the Sharon Methodist church and the funeral on Monday, which was very largely attended, was conducted by her Pastor, Rev, Mr, Jones, of Bayfield. Among those whoattended the funeral from a distance were her brothers Robert Goderich 'Township Farmers are busy finishing up all the fall work before the snow comes. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Cole, of the 16th left Saturday for Flint, Mich , and will spend a few weeks with friends there and in other parts of the State. At 2 o'clock on Monday morning, Oc- tober 30th, Mrs. Eliza Frances Moore (nce Dickinson) widow of the late Rich - COULD NOT SWEEP BACK WAS SO SORE. Zurich Mr, 1. Decher, Sr„ bas purchased the house and land of Mr. Peter Kropf just east of village, for 91800. Posses- sion will be given on December 1st, next, Messrs, J. liaberer & Sons shipped 13,000 pounds of buckwheat honey. They have had a very successful sea- son this year and in all their crop will Women are coming to understand that• weak, lame and aching backs from which they suffer so much excruciating pain and agony are due to wrong action of the kidneys. On the first sign of any weakness in the back Doan's Kidney Pills should be taken, Mrs. L. Gonshaw, 633 Manning Ave., Toronto, Ont., writes: "I take great pleasure in writing you, stating the bene- fit 9 have received by using Doan's Kid- ney Pills. About three years ago I was terribly afflicted with lame back, and was so bad I could not even sweep the floor, I was advised to use Doan's Sid- ney Pills, and before I had used one box there was a great improvement, and my hack was completely cured. I highly recommend 'Doan's' for lame back." Doan's Kidney Pills are put up in an oblong grey box, the trade -mark is a Maple Deaf, so accept no other, Price 50c. per box, 3 boxes for 51,25, at all dealers, or mailed direct on receipt of price by Trta T. Mlr;nuax Co., 1,IMrTgo, Toronto, Ont, When ordering, directspecify"Dean's. " raisssessmssawassenesswwwitsir gash The Woman's Magazine for one year Fall Fashion Book and 1, Free Pattern All for 4'ic instead of $1.40 For a short time only, you cart secure 12 Copies of the Woman's Magazine at l0c .. 1:20 1 Fashion ,Book, .10 1'New Idea Pattern ,10 $1.40 Instead of 1;.40 opr Special Offer is 45c, a saving of 95c But you must act: at once This offer is made by special arrangement with the publishers and holds good for a short time only. So come to the store to day. The Toronto representative, Mrs. Edgar, will be with us Nov, 2nd, 3rd and 4tn, Come in and let her explain, this ,proposition to you 8449 -Drees for Mi..e, and Snail Women Sizes 16, 18, 20 Years mereisamomo Plu steel Bros. Small Profits Phone 25. • Afore BUSincSS amount to nearly 45,000 pounds. of honey. Mr. itaberee estimates the total crop of Flay Township at approxi mately 55,000 pounds for 1010. • • Mr. and Mrs. J, F. Riekbeil left for Starkwater, N. D where they will visit their daughter, Mrs. Sweitzer. They expect to remain soune'monthe. The open season for block and grey squirrel, for this year is from Nov. 16tH to Dec 1st,. JUppen Mrs. Wen. Cudmore, of Exeter,spent the week end with her daughters, Mesdames T. Workman and W. Harvey. Another daughter, Mrs. Daly, of Seaforth and her husband came over for a visit at the Game time. Mr. Thos, McOlymont, of Londom is renewing old friendships. All are pleased to see hint looking so well, Mrs. Henry lvison and Miss Gretta spent a pleasant visit lately with her sister, Mrs, (Rev.) A, McKibben, in Woodham Is was a matter of deep regret when it.hecome known that the "'late John Henry Petty had died of pleura pneu- monia on Monday forenoon. He was a man wbo was well and favorably known throughout this part of the country, Quiet and thoughtful' in his way, he lived an unobtrusive life and was esteemed most by those who knew him best. In politics he was anardent Conservative. Be leaves to mourn his toss his widow one son and three daughters besides numerous other friends. Mr. Thos. Kyle has returned home from a trip to Saskatoon where he disposed of someroperty at a good figure. He says farmers are prosper- ous on account of the fair crops and good prices. On Sunday, the 12th inst, the Meth- odists held their anniversary services. The Rev, J. W. Baird of James Street Methodist church was the preacher, HIS afternoon sermon was thoughtful, practical and Inspiring. In the even- ing he gave an excellent address on Billy Sunday and his work in Detroit, The revernit gentleman had the priv- ilege of attending the services for some days and having heard the evangelist preachsix times was in a position to give an estimate 'of the great preacher's wonderful work in the City of the Straits, This he did in a clear and comprehensive manner. The church choir assisted by MissesBarnby and Alway,ofLucan gave good service. The offering amounted to $70. The Toronto' Globe has increas- ed itS charge for marriage notices from 50 cents to 51.00 1'Unsigned notes left in our let, ter box go straight to the waste paper basket. Omit ling advertising because you are busy is like stopping et third base on a, home -run drive-, I Advertise your straying stock, The lana denea,nds. (htat this be done. We Want a Business 40111=MINNeii0immiosommimommailc�a+ 1 an A business man who has selling ability. The man we want may be in the automobile business now; he may be lin some other business; he may be a farmer; he may be ..;t retired. Whoever he is or whatever may be his occupation, we want him if he can fulfill the conditions of our proposal. We are in search of a real, live, wide-awake man, who has had business training, who has some capital, who can sell Maxwell Motor Cars. We are represented in the leading cities and towns of Canada, and our dealers are prosperous and happy. They should be, and will continue to be, for the Maxwell Car is the unquestioned leader of its class. It is a car for which there is a nation-wide and growing demand -because it represents more real value, dollar for dollar, than any other car in the world. We have no dealer in this locality. We want one immediately. Our representative will call and explain the details of a very, , attractive proposition. Anyone interested should inquire at once. .s; • Touring Car $850 F.O.B. Windsor • .111.11210 One Chassis Five Body Styles 411 Models Completely Equipped -No Roadster $830 F.O.B. Windsor Extras to Buy Maxwell Motor Company yof �a na da Llm a te d ! Wo ndsor Ont. ILullett ., Mr. and Mrs. John Gibbings and daughter spent Sunday at the home of Robert Smith. Mr. and Mrs, Fred Shohrook and daughter Beth spent Sunday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Et. Oaks. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. foggart and. little daughter Hazel stent Sunday at the home of his brother A. Hoggart' of theI3th Oen. �o Iithttoro THOSE WHO, FROM TIME TO TIME, HAVE FUNDS REQUIRING INVESTMENT, MAY PURCHASE AT PAR DOMINION OF CANADA DEBENTURE STOCK IN SUMS OF $500 OR ANY MULTIPLE THEREOF. Principal repayable 1st October, 1919. Interest payable half -yearly, 1st April and 1st October by cheque (free of exchange at any chartered Bank in Canada) at the rate of five per cent per`annuiri from the date of purchase. of surrenderingat par and Holders of this stock will have the privilege accrued interest, as the equivalent of cash, in payment of any allotment made under any future war loan issue in Canada other than an issue of Treasury Bills or other like short date security. Proceeds of this stock are for war purposes only. A commission of one-quarter of one per cent will be allowed to recog- nized bond and stock brokers on allotments made in respect of applications for this stock which bear their' stamp. For application forms apply to the Deputy Minister of Finance, Ottawa. DEBARTMM6ER y 9A1 Cg. OTTAWA,