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Home My WebLink AboutThe Clinton New Era, 1914-12-31, Page 1Established1865, Vol: 49, No. 27 CLINTON ONTARIO T F URSDAY M gill!' 1 itl;,.11'41 NEW DECEMBER ` 3I 1914 W. H. Kerr & Son, Editors and Publisher lil�lgr itl�o iitilii�"i 1;1t{!�c{!!i Ili"it I:.lila Msiet %;littiiij ,n{)ff;r;1;€, ,'li11,i{i1ll 111 L;if{illi I• if 11 .;141.1 itt et f a '1l "fit jt.l It 1 i 1 UL ``ii'illiil' ifl'1" ;{i('•i `sualil,ti:lil,f)1 [ .rlo��sf . t li l l i�liJiili.tl,it{9 Il:{iNl1!tl,lilti11 (�+rc.;i,. ' e. 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Har land for afewi days last week. :Among those in trainingg at 'or the second contin - The Molsons Bank b Incorporated 1855 Capital and Reserve $8,800,Q00 '91 BRANCHES IN CANADA A GENERAL BANK111b. ICSINESS TRANS.ICTEHI. , CIRCULAR LETTERSFOB ORED1T }ISSUED < •TRAVkI R:i OFLEQ } 10101104. BANK MONEY ORDERS in a . NT �_:�VfNGS DEP�ARTM�E T AT ALL BRANCHES Interest allowed at highest current; rate. C E. DOWDING. Manager Clinton"Branch. r 1 !Aw •••••••4 •••eeeeeeoee • •••••o•e••••••9••••®•••9•• •y �pp •. • 4 1 Ordered Clothing Ready-to•Wear Clothing Winnipeg f c g ent are Wishart Houston in the Army Medical Corps, and Campbell MacMordie 'an ex -student of the C. C. L in the Cameron Highland- ers. Mrs, John Foster spent Christ- mas with friends in Wingham. Mrs. Paull and two ;sone of London, were Christmae visitors at the home of Mr. H. E; Paull. Miss Emnsa Doane, of Buffalo is the guest of her sister the Misses Doane, 1MIiss Lizzie Ford whc( has been tel gibing at Presqu'ille is sp ending idsat her home here. her holiday's Miss Louise Beaton, of Grand Val ley, is home for the. holidays.. Mrs, W. S. Elliott of Toronto spent Christmas with her parents Mi;'and Mrs. J. B. Lindsay, Mr, and Mrs. J. G. Medd and Miss. Florence spent Christmas) at rs sister the home of the U orm e that of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lye'. Vett •of, 13u Mr. E. Miller, `isotwel Ban ner staff, spent of the t Z Christmas under the parental roof. Miss Jessie ' Thompson spent Christmas with her sisters at Myth' Mr. Charlie Ball, of St, Thomas Yeas here for the holiday, end also visited with his parents at Con- stanee. Miss . E. Graham spent Christmas at Londesboro, Miss McLean spent the holidays at her home at Lucknow. Mr. and, Mrs,. Lattorneil, and Mins Edith, of St. Thomas, were t isit- 'OI'9 at the home of Mrs. Combe, sr. Miss Fear, of Morris Township, p 'who teaches school at Bridgen was, • 1 •a visitor with the Misses Rozell last •A 'week. d Mrs. Ted Cook of 'ode i h, an G rich, were holiday visitors with • their relatives in town. Miss M. Bentley was in London. • • NEW YEAR i SS • To the Friends and Patrons of Huron's L..; ading Gents Furnishings & Clothing House. l hon Morrish rris hCo� The • • 0 e • • • • • •• • •• • • •• • • • •• ••• • ♦ •• o• ••4 • • • • • 0 9 e e 'P • • ♦ • •♦ • 4 Man \ A Square Deal for Every a Winter Terni Opens Jan • 4th Decide New to Enter the Famous TORONTO This school stands withouo a super. for in Canada.- Write'for catalogue W. J.Llliott, Principal 431 Yonge St, Toronto last week on a short visit. Mr. and Mrs, Geo.; David spent Christmas' let Belgrav'e. The two visitors were residents in that vil- lage for 19 year and are now clos- ing nine years here. r 'Mr. 0. Miller spent the holidays with his parents in town. Mr. Jack Wiseman of Mount rForest, was here for his Christmas dinner. Miss Jennie Miller,.' of London: spent the holidays ,with her par- ents, Mr. 'an'd Mrs. J. 5, Miller. Mr. Moss, accountant a't th,e Royal Bank;; spent the 'week end at his home at Mount Forest. in !loran County BLYTH-Reeve Dr.• Milne: 'Coun ctl-J.'A. Carter, J. Cutt, H. Homey, and R. R, Sloan -by acclamation. . STANLEY -Reeve, John McKinley, Council -Jae. Keys, David Dewar, Jos. Hood, -Geo. Hanley -acclamation. TURNBERRY-Reeve, John Mui Jas. A, Ford vey;- Council -Wm. Adair, Arthur' Jacob Taylor Wheeler, J..hn McBurney and John Rutherford -acclamation, ' Nominations in Clinton -: Nominee Fred. Jackson D. Cantslon MORRIS -Reeve, J. Shortreed;. g, Wilts,, Ouuneil-D, Johgston, W, Fraser, W: �p J, Paisley Laidlaw and W. D+Iston-acclamation. I pea, Walker TUOKERSMITH-Reeve, H. Crich. C. 3, Wallis' Council -Root. Doig, Thos. Coleman: '3, P, Sheppard James Cameron and Robt. D. Bell- J. W. Elliott acclamation. H Fizsimons Thos. Mason A. '1.', Cooper R. J.,,Miller EAST'W'AWANOSH-Reeve Camp bell: Council -Curry, Buchanan, Stone house and Irwin -acclamation GREY -Reeve, R. Livingston Dep uty Reeve -Brown and council by acclamation, WROXETER-aid Council by aecla 'nation. HOWICK-01d,0ouncii byacclama tion, USBORNh TOWNSHIP-Byy accla mation, Reeve F. Ellington. Council lore -A. Mitchell, J. Duncan, T: Brock and V. Coates. HENSALL-At the nominations held here six werenominated for reeve seven for councillors and Trustees Charles McDonald, W, M. Harburn and Eavie Dew were re elected by acclamation. Those nominated for reeve were-Oweu Geiger, Thomas Hudson, G. C. Curley, S. W, Small combe, T. W. Ortwein, R Bonthron, Mr. and Mrs. Albert McBrien. and David Nichol and James Priest. For Miss Olive, of London, spent the the Council -Georg Hudson, Alex. Christmas holidays 'with! friends in town. Pte. Wes, Caldwell, a former C. C. L student, and whq is now with the second contingent at London,V was here over er Sunday; , The Brussels, Post had the fol- lowing itein•in its Wroxeter News Jno. and Mrs. Hartley and Kittle daughter, Of Vanitleek Hill, 'are `spending' the Christma9 vacation with Mrs. Wm. Weir, of Howick. The Lobb Quartette are singing t the Methodist Church Fowl Sup- er eat Walton on Friday evening g. 'of,ithis 'week. lumni and Her- berts"l� ars. �nrnest tP Manning Of Brussels were visitors at the Rozell hone recent - 1 MAY that light which �� f\ illumines the Road to Prosperity, burn very steadily for you during the year 1915, quality toa•e of The S WI e THE HU,� GROGEk Y. . The Christian Guardian of fast BRUSSELS -Reeve J Leckie Coun week reported that the, Missionar- ies lead reached China and were all well. Rev. and Mrs, K'enne'th J. Beaton, thei former a son of the late Mr. Beaton of town, are with 1 Smith, W. E Psaff, George Poliock, D. Nichol, James Moore and James Priest. It is expected that the Council will be elected' by acclamation COLBORNE TOWNSHIP -Reeve, S. J. Andrews D Cantelon Dr Thompson For Mayor Nominated by, H, B. Combe J. Schoenhals For 'Reeve H. B. Oomhe Dr. 0, W. Thompson For Councillor W. Jackson Thos, Trick B. J. Gibbiugs W. J. Nediger 1J. Cantelon R. B. Fitzsimons 0. Johnson Dr. 3. W, Shaw W. H. Hellyar W. Paisley Public Utilities Commis , T. Jackson jr W J Paisley H E Rorke School Trustees Si Andrew's Ward- Samuel Kemp / W H Hellyar St James' Ward- Bf W MeBrien T 3 Monaghan Wm Walker (1 year) Thos Cottle St John's Ward - Thos Dottie W Jackson St George's` Ward - W H Iiellyar Thos Oolitle Seconded by W, 3, Nediger F, Bowden S. J. Andrews J. A. Sutter A. J. Gregg T. J. Managhan T, Jackson jr A. Cantelon H. E. Rorke F. G. Bowden D. N, Watson 0, Johnson O. H. Holland W. H, Hellyar Sion B. J. Gibbiuga' Chas Lovett Jacob Taylor T J Managhan W Jackson, W Johnson Thos Trick S Kemp Election for The Reeveship Sam Bissett and J N Kgrni tan M � 'll d Public Councillors -W. 'Young, James Chris - holm, -. t,oUnCl OrS an 11 IC holm, Jesse Snyder, Gordon Ioung, Utilities Commissioner Elected Hugh Hill, Isaac Hetherington by Acclamation.. McKILLOP TOWNSHIP -Reeve, John M. Govenlock, by acclamation Councillors -Conrad Eckert. Robert Archibald, 'Francis McQuad, Daniel Begley, George D. O. }Tarn John. Govenlock g STEPHEN -Reeve -W. R. Elliott W. D. Sander;. Deputy Reeve -Win Yearly, John Love Councillor -Mich- ael Finkbeiner, Alex Neeb, Thomas Mawhinney. George Kellerman and David Webb. cruors -McGuire, Muldoon, Hewitt and Dave Walker -acclamation ,, JIULLL CT -Reeve John Fin land! Council -M. Armstrong, 3, Watt, W, Miller and T. Neelands- by atria. he party. mation. Miss Belle Dnaper, wh'o is teach- " GODERICH TWP.-Reeye W. H. ing school at Mitchell, is haredfor Lobb; council - Geo. lindule, D. A. the holidays. Lindsay, Geo. Holland, and D. Gild - Miss Z. Bowden is visiting' over don -acclamation. Sunday with her friend, Miss Mabhi GODERIOH-Three were nominal. Turner, of Bruceffeld.. ed•eer the mayoralty, of whom two at NIr. Manley Shipley, who has been least will probably stand. They are teaching school near North; Bay, is B. C. Cammings, Mayor C. A Reid spending the holidays with. his par- and E. R. Wigle, For reeve-Robt. ents, Mr. and Mxs.'Geo. Shipley. Elliott, W. J'. -Clarke. For, deputy Mrs. Willnam Cooper will receive reeve -0. A, Nairn, J. T. Laithwaite. !with het daughter, Mr. R. Gordon For Council -J, I3. McClinton, B. 0. Struthers and Mrs, John S. Arm- Munnings, Prank Elliott, E. R, Wigle Mosier, Paltridge, 3,D. strong, on Wednesday,Jan, 6bn J. J. os it A.` J Wilson, William Proudfootgjr, Lou (afternoon and evening. i Doherty, Frank Saunders. Water and Miss Margaret Holmes, Mrs.• S. G Light Commission -W. T, Marney School board --'Dr. Rut urian �Jch Switzer and Switzer of Tuck- (acclamation) ) EHudgins, allow, G. L,Parsons,H. , ersmith were the guests of (Miss Jennie Hollies. R. H, Outt (aeclfamatln). Bios Russ of Goderieh, was the W1NGIIAM-Nominations at Wing guest of her sister, Mrs. Cree Cook. ham resulted as follows, -Mayor A. J. Mr. HarryHewson, who was the Irwin„ D. McDonald, George' Mitchell,Spottn; Reeve -J, W. McKibben, S. gni r in the Nlolson's Bank obit tells a obliging W. Isbistor Councillors -A. M. Craw about five years ago, and who has ford, W. G, Patterson, 0. 0. Munro, since been in British Columbia was n H. Davidson Calling on old in town this J. 'Underwood, W. Davidson, g Anderson, D. Bell, M, Vannorman, L. week. He was indeed a welcome vis! ter. Rev. Frank Hovey, of Burlington and son of Mr. Ohas. Hovey of town, was elected President of the Patriotic Association in that town. Dr. Wilmer Peck of Montrealvisit ecl his cousin Mrs, Bartlett Lavis over Sunday. ilia is ' Rev. S. T. A ID Toronto this week visiting his son Mr. A. E. Aliin who underwent .an;,,,operation last week. Mr. James Bogie of Goderichand two daughters Misses Marion and Jean spent the holiday the guests of Mr, and Mrs. H. Pennebaker.: Miss Annie Walker of Toronto is visiting her father Mr. R iht Walker. The.'nomination, meeting for the Municipality .of Clinton was held on Monday 'evening. ,Two were nominated (for mayor, ttwd for Reeveship /and 12 for Councillors There fwere also (three: names brought /forward for the Utilities Coinmissio'o. The school trustees 'were elected by acclamation along with Mx. Wm. Walker, for ono year to take the place of Mr. Fred Hill. who /resigned last month. a herson At .30 Mr,D. L. Macpherson f3P f the condi-. out the names o c dates and stated that the )meeting was now opened for speeches. Mr, John Moreance was'chosen chair- 0011•06802000860000000600900 Local News 00008006000000®0OO®0000000 A PRETTY WEDDING. A very pretty wedding, took place on Wednesday at half past twelve'at the bride's moths when the taloa of r Edna Vera, youngest daughter of Mrs William Cooper, was united in mar Robert Struthers M •e GordonCx ria to 6. ofMr a Mrs G Struthers B. son r ndR of Galt, by Rev. W L Rutledge, L D The bride was given away 'by her brother, Mr John A Cooper, of Toronto and wore a charming gown of duchess satin trimmed with lace and pearls veilorange los and .wore a'net ell nb some and carried a graceful shower boquet of white rosee and lily of the valley. Miss Clive Armstrong, of Ontario. California, niece of ,the bride Hinkley, J. J. Cunningham, T. King. arced as flower irl She was heron. W. A. (luirie, S. Bennett. Schoolg trustees elected -Ward 1. N. E.Isard, iut;lq• dressed in white. Brussels net Ward 2, W. A. Campbell. Ward 3, over pink silk and carried a basket of A. E. Lloyd; Ward 4. L. Bisbee, pink roses The bride entered- the EXETER -On account of the illness l living room to the strains of wedding cf Reeve John Taylor, candidates nom march played by Mise Nellie Struthers inated' did not deliver addresses at sister of the groom, and was married the town hall. Those nominated for beneash a bell of California mistletoe Reeve, beside Mr. Taylor, aro__ John The room was also decorated; with Scott, Wm. Beaman and W. B. Bea. California mountain holly and paper ppich Beaver. S. M. Saunders is a new can. boughs After'a reception, at which didate for the Council and the present only the immediate relatives were councillors. Messrs. Moses Amey. Jos. present, Dr and Mrs. Struthers left on' ''Harv'eyand Dr. Rouleton, have also a Ahottt trip. The ,+ride t,a•:on•'d been elected, in :a navy tailored suit and wore e SEAFORTE,-The mayor, reeve satin hat, trimmed with gold net and councillors of 1914 were all reelect ,and' pink roses, and mink furs. Dr, ed by acclamation, and tMrs.'Strulthers will return to BRUSSELS -Reeve -J. L.Leckie Clinton on Tuesday -to remain un- til Friday, when they start tin their tourney to their (future home in Weiwei, 13on•an, China.' W. H, Kern Councillors -H. L. Jack Mr. Andrew 0. Streets, who was sen, R, A. Pryne, W. A; Grewar( J. employed in the Piano Works here Hewitt, G. Muldoon, R. Downing, W. left ou Monday to join the force of J. McCracken, D, Ewan, A McGuire, Sherlock -Manning (Jo, London in the D. Walker, case xoom. The family will not move for the time being. Mr. Geo. McKenzie, and wife of To• ronto are New Year's guests at the parental home Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Mc Kenzie Sr. Mrs. Herb, Alexander is spending a few days ih Toronto, Mr and Mrs. W. 5, Downs and children who have been visiting the past week at Clifford, Harriston and Listowel arrived home today- • Me and Mrs. Percy Izzarcl of Toren to ale spending a few weeks at the formers' parents 14r. and Mrs, Izzarcl. Yr,atMrs.Brownof0 uSou Sound spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. W, J. Nediger. The young couple were on their ,honeymoon :and the bride is a neice of airs. Neciiiger•. Continued on Page 5 i Phone 49 !There is no better time for re- newing 's'abscrintion than right BA's/WIELD-Reeve-Jas. Thorns son. ' Count'illors-Edward Sterner Merles 'Parker, Geo. Weston Em- manuel Ward. School (Trustees - Henry Drehnann,' Thomas Heard, Thomas Elliott. All lbyacclama- tion. A NEW; SONG COMPOSER. " At the Patriotic, concert held in the town hall: Christ/ins night, which Mae accomanpied with Mov- ing Pictures and Patriotic' songs pieces were rendered' by Wesley. Church quartet),and solos by Mrs. .Allen, Miss, White ,and Mise Allen. e hi two Brit- ish ' r Arthur. C4ant ion a w , M, , tprar ,songs. be had composed . r "Old Kaiser Mind Youi Eye lately 0 Kay .and "Britons Never Shall be Slaves' ba ought, considerable applause. We. understand Mr. (Cantelon is eoiv- posing another sor.g 00 'Inc` dying soldier"' which will be some - ‘440.44••••••••••••••••••••• _ A_•NN••••••••A••••• •4.4e••'o•••••••••9•s*••!►•e a �• now.. i w1Lat sanctimonious. i The Void of the People, man hnd'called the various candi- dates 'dates to 'the ('platform, lut very, few availed` (themselves of the !offer. Those iwlto spoke referred to the 'works of the council for, the past year. On Tuesday bight Mayor Jack- was declared elected by'acclama- tion cclama- t n I• nd also the council 'which is io a a composed of Messrs. H. iWiltse, H. !Fitzsimons, C. J; Wallis J.5". Shap '•.. herd 'of the,' bld ,council land Wes, Walker and 'Jas. Miller. There is now (a run(('1olr the Reeveship. A vote 'will also be !taken. on the question of granting the municip- al franchise to married 'women who are'tproperiy qualified. Dr. Thompson retires iron the Public Utilities 'Commission >ind Police .Magistrate Andrews takes his place, on :the Board County Council, be will have soine kind of a lacy made that will stop the f.armere1 from putting gravel on the roads in the Spring and piling it so so "igh" that it reaches the piling of the Motor Cars. 'Baia is all very good, and I ani free to confess that Mr. Taylor is a good citizen, and this the people of Clinton have recognized by electing him Councillor for several c g yearsMayor for two years and Superintendent of the largest Sun- -day years,but School for several he was beaten last year by his "stalwart" friend Dave Cantelon, for the position than he is now af- ter. But what about Mi Ford ;-he has been aC Councillor tlorfor eighteen yearss 'e:n a longand faithful s . - r etas i,u er h g• rice tot he Town and has never ig been •honored with ahi�hei' .posi- tion, in his modesty having given away several tunes to others, when he should have had al gher, honor, although he contested the position of Reeve one year and was defeat- ed because he did not canvas a gainet Mr. Smyth, who is a ' very popular citizen and has done much toward the good roads -more than Mr. Taylor ever did. I claim, Mr. Editor, that if the Citizens will consider the two men now in the field as it should be'.con- sidered, Mr. Ford, with n long" and faithful record in the Council and a good citizen whom you know just where to find on all matters; he should have the honor of being Reeve after sox long a service as Councillor, against Mr. Taylor, who has had all the honors that the citizens of Clinton could bestow. If Mr. Taylor is so interested' in Clin-" ton's 'welfare, let him go back to the Board as a Councillor as Mr. Wiltse did after being Mayor fot two years, andwork up again. Another matter Mr. Editor. -Itis generally understood ,that we,, should save the; ;cost Of an election To The Editor of The New, Era. this year, and %give;the amount say - Dear Six ;-1 will appreeiate it (ed to the Belgians- or some; other very' mue'la if you, will allow, me 'war fund, 'and it is Mr. Taylor's fault that we are, having (a contest space in your Paper to say,a few even if he1made/ the offer to pay words in regard to the contest, now half the cost e the offer qy.• going for Reeve between 'Fordthd childish offer) !and 'also( to give a two Candidates Mr. James' 515 check to the 'Belgians. How and Mr. Jacob Taylor, and Uieir much have your given' ;before to claims for this position. Mr. Taylor claims that he hay been a citizen of Clinton for 41 ,de t ,years, that he Las mode consider- able � able money (which I am glad to on Mt. Taylor 's part and my vote knowand that he is one, of the ,and influence goes 'to Mr. Ford ei to OW n an ba payers , biggestU , x p y , ,although as you ltnotc, Mr. Editor greatly interested in the ,ve.fa sof I, am no' great friend •I Isf Mr e. Clore t, ee also says that he i.1 os .Ford's or associated with him in mora taxes in one .year than hi.r politics, chinch or lodge, butI opponent does in ten ytel s; ;•bat p N' ' he is the 'ST ether of "cod Roads" think tha'q/ he is entitled ,to _ rite, 'nd' if elected, when e goes to the Continued on Page 5 this cause, Mr. (Taylor,, as a (big Taxpayer? To me it seems to be nothing 'and ;vanity more than p ,resutn tion p Y