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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1913-12-18, Page 7.ursaayy "•D NTED at. Once Customers who are . Looking for Christmas Presents - All the Latest No'v'elties in''8raceie Watches, ,� es, FearI-and Gold Necklaces SYlverinrare, Chinaware._ and Cut Glass Don't stop When you have seen our' win- doves but come..inside where there is a .larger variety, and Jewellery of every Description Sole Agent in Clinton tor the Celebrated Hotrard.Watthes from...... ....... ...... .$35.00'up Ii. Jeweler and Optician w p Hellyar CLINTON seemmew VVV labor, : Mr. Porter will appeal the case. District News. ..VVVVVYWYVVVYNOWYNNYVVV.VVV Goderich Owing to the condition of the body the unidentified victim of the Great 'Lakes disaster picked up on the shore -near Kintail and later brought here, was buried in the unidentified plot -donated by the town council, in Mait- land cemetery, Friday afternoon. Rev Cleo. Ross officiated. It thought the body was one of the crew of the Ce rrtr f here. Dr. James L. Hughes. of Torento- • visited Goderich last_ Thursday and presented the gold medal awarded by the League of the Empire to Alex Hume, the young fon of Prinoipel &Hume, of . the Gederieh Collegiate. °Institute, as the fret prize in a com- petition among the public schools of Ontario in,eesay writing Frank Lewte;" of Goderich "was arrested iit Wateatford on a warrant: issued byrlagletr'ateKenyon .acbarge: of robbing` h i Dyimlop of Ggderrch,� Tovenstj esena*bieheinveitWein (]htefs Postelwa1te firelight hint up l e'ore, P,. M. Belly artd _dealing ;guilty, he was -sent up ftrr trial Goderich ,'.Fowl slip' • On Satnrd'ap Iaet istird was received rJohnati a oderich that Mr. b rel v s in (+} Y Whitely a one time well known resi, • dent of GodGoderichrkh township, had died at Wardner B 0., ,and would be buried there on Mon' ay. He will be remem- bered by many here. as a member of the widely known ;family of that name. -. • • Rumor says that there is likely to be :•arun for peeve and Council this year. The police court was tided with county spectators last week'. when :Richard Porter of Goderich Township• -appeared -before P. M. Kelly' on 'a charge of assulting Ch•irles Bel, aged 3:11 -year old -so r of Mis, Willis Bell The Bell boy had done some work for Porter and was promised ]5 cents for it. Being promised it.•several times and finally refused be called Porter" few, names Doing this at school one day as I'orter was passing, he left his rig and erahbed the boy» giving him a severe shaking and knockinc iris head against the stone wall and nisei thieet- ening to smash his nose, L''utter while admitting the offence (needed not • guilty againstthe advice of his counsel M. G. Cameron, The magisirate how ever after a little scute fined the prisoner $5 and costs or ten days hard SANOL An effective remedy- for the re- moval of Kidney and Gall Stones, : Kidney Bladder troubles, Kid y b , Oravel,Rheumatic Pains, aliments of IIric Acid origin; endorsed by physicians and surgeons. PRICE $1,80 • Correspondence invited.A Free literature and testimonials from THE SANOL MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. Maim, MAN. POR ' SALE BY .1 W. S. R. HOLMES, 'CLINTON, ONT DRUGGIST Exeter James'. Street Church celebrated the fifty Bret anniversary on Sunday Rev..1. W. Baird, of Mitchell, preached to large congregations. At least 1,000 people were present at the evening service, The choir under the leadership of R. Philips, rendered special music for theoceasion. The freewill offering for the day was somewhat over $600. Councillor Horton and wife enter- tained the choir of Main Street Church on Thursday evening. After supper speeches were delivered by the pastor and members of the choir, All had some nice things to say abcut the host and hostess of the evening. Miss Montgomery of Hanover, ,has been engaged to fill the position of the high school staff left vacant by the resignation of Miss Edmunds.. 'A principal has not yet been secured. {{•Ingham When John name ' Dou las g wascall- ed in thepolice' court here before Police A'fagistrate Murton, Douglas did rpt answer to his name, as he had taken cold feet and bolted some time Satur- day. The charge which was against him was for using insulting and Otis- ive language with threats to Mr, Walker of the firm of Walker & Clegg The Magistrate imposed a fine of $25 and coats, and when Douglas is brought bck to Wingham he will: Pay that or Y phe end 21 days in t e caetlt: P upon the hill at Godeiich. For some weeks Mr. Willie of Willis & Cos boot and shoe store here, has has been missing. goods Friday he pieced the matter in the hands of Prc- vincial Constable,. Phippen who on Saturday morning ran the thieves to earth in the person of a young boy of 14 years and another town boy. The officer got out 4 search warrants and found a pair of leggins at the home of one of the bove and in the other home two peira of rubber hoots and other are ticles including hockey shoes, etc; also goede belonging to W. Campbell's dry geode store and W. Green's.store. The boys were at once locked up and will he brought "before Police . Magistrate Morton. Some of the stolen goods were found upon a man working near the town and another warrant will be issued for his aperehension. A tramp who claimed to have walk- ed from Oshawa, landed in Wingham and as he was looking for lodgings Chief Allan supplied them, and when he came up before Police Magistrate Morton and was convicted of vagrancy and sentenced to 90 days in Goderich jail, which sentence as he was no doubt, glad to receive, as he was almost boot- less and in a very dilapidated. condi- tion, Mullett Mrs A. W. Beacom and 2 daughters of Huliett township, were visitors at Robert Pearson's the fornier'e parental horne near Ethel. Death ofAnother Pioneer.—Another of the honored pioneers of this county in the person Of Mr. Thos. Livingstone of Sullett, near Alma, has paid nature's debt. He died on Tuesday last He had reached the unusual age of $8 ha s and despitewe' e r. the weight years e was remarably, active until thin a few weeks of his death and seemed to enjoy life as well as most younger people. He did not seem to Buffer from any particllar disease and at last slip- ped away as if falling into sleep." Mr, Livingstone was born in Fermanagh, Ireland, on May 12, 1825. He was mar- ried in his birthplace in 1814 and immediately after with his bride left for Canada. They came directly. to Back ot our Furniture is our ".Guarantee; and That o1 the Maker Some Furniture is put togeth- er merely to sell. Ours is made by experts for long and satisfac- tory use And this serviceable= 'ness is combined with an artistic appearance which renders it un- usually attractive. - A visit to our wererooms will please both yourself ape ;ns , The Cheapest Spot in Huron to Buy all Kinds of Furniture BAI:a.% fit, .ATEEIN'SOINT Furniture Dealers and Funeral Ditectors—Phone 104 N. Ball' 110 RE,SIiDENC:LE" PHONES J. 0. Atkinson 186 • TNBI''•CLILVT]N' IJ'aw Huron and in 1845 settled on the farm inHullettien which they both lived for ttie remainder of their days. Mrs,. Livingstone died in January, 1004, Mr.. Livingstone was an industesous, Well doing man, who enjoyed, in a high degree"the .confidence and esteem of his fellow men. Tney had a family of eleven, four sons and seven daughters One son, Dr. John Livingstone, diiedjin Arkansas a few years ago and a laugh ter Nellie, is also deceased. They were married fifty years before a break. occurred in the family. Thesurviving members are; • William, in California; Dr. Robert in Texas and Thomas at home; Mrs. Gibson and ,Mrs. Walker of Iowa; ,Mrs •Oollings,, Sault 'Ste, 'Maf e;:Susen.et',home; Mrs,` -Mathew• Aon in Michigan: Mrs.. John Rinn, of Showflake, ,Manitoba. The funeral took place on Friday to the Cliraon cemetery. Londeshoro The Annual Christmas tree and entertainment of Knox. Church will be held on Mn..day evening Dec. 22nd. admission 15 and 20 cents. Everbody welcome. About 40 of her friends gave Mise R. Young a kitchen shower at her home here last Friday night. The evening was spent in games and music, Miss Young's wedding will take place on Christmas Day to Mr Bert Brown, of Brantford. ; The municipal pot is beginning to boil and the names of Councillor Miller and ex -Councillor R. Clarke are being mentioned for the reeveship. It is possible also Barr and Fingland,•of the present Council, may also be aspir auts for the position. ' Monday, December 15, was the last day for taxes in the Township of Hullett to be paid in and Collector Wm. Moon handled nearly $12 00 that day. Mr. and Mrs. John Manning of Aut urn spent Sunday with friends here, Orrin Oartright has returned home after spending :the past few months with Mn'iboare of. Auburn. Mr. and Mrs, Robert Doerr ot Gode- rich spent a few- days with her sister Mrs. Radford.. Miss Ella Glousher spent a few days with her sister Mrs Moses Brown; Fordwich Record:—Mrs. Jas. W. Bunter sr., was born at Strathaven, Scotland. remaining there until she was eighteen when she went to London England, where she was married. After living For some time there they left the Old Land and came to Canada in 1854. They made their first home in Hamilton. After residing several years there they moved to Woodstock, from there they moved to Chesterfield and thence to Harriston. They then came to Howick where they spent their re- maining days. The funeral was held on Friday last to the Presbyterian cemetery and wa s largely attended. The pall bearers were:—Mr, R. A. McCready, Mr. Albert Connell, Mr Jas Connell, Harriston; Mr. Thos. Miller, Londeshoro; Mr. A. 0. Ruchison, Mr. Alex, Edgar. Fordwich. L. 0. L. No. 863 elected their new officers at the annual meeting held on Tuesday evening. The list is as follows: Master, ID, Crawford; Deputy, B. Crawford; Chaplain, - B. Townshend; Fin.•Secretary, T. Miller; Rec,-Secret- ary, M. Maines; Treasurer. J. Scott; Lecturers, H. Riley, John Jenkins; D. of O., G. Mains; Committee, E. Lee, W. Reek, C. Lee, John Nott, S. Apple- by;,-Auditbrs, Matt Mains, George Mc- Vittie. District . Master , Owen of tlelgrave was present at the meeting and duly installed the new o8ieers, The Sons of England held their annual meeting for the election of ofticere with the following result. PI esident, H H. Hill; Vice, George Thompson; Chaplain, E. Crawford; Rec-Yee : J. Woodman; Fin Secy, T. Sampson; Treasurer, D. Mountain; 1st, Guide, B. Herr; 2nd Guide, J Gibbings; 3rd Guide, John Shobbrook; inner Guard, I. Woodman; Outside Guard, J. Shobbrook; Trustees, Edmund Crawford, H. H. Hill, James shobbrook; Auditors. Geo. Thompson, James Shobbrock. The new officers will be installed on the first Fridayin the` new ear, when the Benmiller Lodge is invited to be present and an oyster supper will be given, Makeoder h G is SafetY Harbor Coroner's Jury Urges Need of Improving Lake Port Very Extensively. Goderich, Ont,, Dec. 15.—A com- prehensive finding was - t<'etuened on Saturday afternoon by the coro- ner's, jury investigating the death of Thomas, Stone and other sea- men whose bodies name ashore after the great ,storm of Nov. 9. The documents' lays' stress pp.oin the fact that information in the pos,siession of the (meteorological office at Toronto oni the night of Nov. 8, indicating the approaching of a storm of unusual velocity,was not sent out as a warning to mar- iners', and continues; "Considering the appalling loss' Of life andpr op - ertY on that occasion, and that Goderich ' is nominally a harbor of refuge, and the only available har- bor as such on the east side of, the lake, to which vesaels can havere course in Islig esu of weetfher) and that if completed and equipped as a-harpor of refuge—as all such her bore are in American ports—some of the said vesoels might 'have found safety in ` ie Considering thevast amount ;of lake traffic along this part of Lake Huron, and that Goderich is: tlieeeeco,nd large est grain•=i(eceiving port by the upper lakes, and considering all the circumstances appearing beiore us, we strongly recommend the Gov- ernme.et;,should, eithout delay, and 'at any coat, complete and equip Goderich as a real harbor of refuge fleet, by fully scomhieting the breakwall now ,begun ; second, by Metalling up-to-date lights and a fog signal at the entrance' of the. brealcwall; .third, .13y dredging to the neeesisary deptih the Outside side ' basin formed by the break - wall so that ships may have some sea room after the 'stress of enter- ing,t o manoeuvre and steady them :selves before trying to enter the piers' The verdict further declares that wireless, both on vessels and on land would have saved manyiships. "We would recommend," it con- tinues, "that the Government be asked to issue a commission of en- dairy to include the above matters also the questions of eonstruetion power, equipment, inspeetion,1oad-' ing, manning and life-saving appli ince o f lake freighters," A, Zurich man a•ecently purchased a carload of cattle around Inger- soll, and nger;soll,.and offered them for 'sale, but feu $300 .short of realizing his pur- chese price. Postmaster Sutherland of Hensall is preparing to impeove 'the ap- pearance of the interior of the Post Of flee be, lining it with in'atch ed lumber. Mrs. MtEsean who kept the stare and Post ,Office. at Leadbury ',for. over thirty yeasts, has mbved to Z oeonto. ' The Rural Mail closed this 'office. • • Death came with great sudden- ness to Mr. 'Colson, oft Guelph, father of A. E. Colson, manager of the Dominieen Bank at:Sca:orth.Mr Colston had been feeling indisipos ed for p,shoe !Mine,;. but nothing serious' was thought of, 'Mr. and Mrs.. A. E. Colslan 'went down on Saturday last to spend the week end with him: However on Sun- day he was stricken with an attack of pneumonia and died Sunday afternoon . He had lived to the ripe' old age lof nirety years of age, and issurvived by his\.aged part- ner and, two shone and three daught ors. Jas. Ballantyne of Wroxeter has disposed of hie livery business to Edward Lowry, of Brussels. Mr. Ballantyne will it continue in the dray business'. Mr, Wm, Bennett of Remick twon ship has purchas:e.d Wm. Montgom- ery's' farm, and Wm. Montgomery has purchased from Mr. Alex Mc Keneitt the old Montgomery home :stead. Mol estvorth'e blacksmith, Mr. Stico, met with a painful accident last week. While pulling a . bolt out of a sleigh runner ,the instrn ment he was using slipped, strik- ing him over the heart. Mr. Thomas Lynch o£ Verindale, Minnesota, arrived for a visit with his brother, John Lypch Hay towe- d -lip after an abeonce of 25lyears, M. McTaggart of Hensel], has about perfected' the system sof col- lecting the gas given off by his coat stoves, for lighting purpose and has his house finely illumin- ated as a result, We undersitand that he is getting out a patent for the proces's. Brussels School Board has secur- ed the cervices. .of 'ex -Principal Scott to take charge for 'lite com- pletion of the term commencing atter New Year. Mr. Scott resign- ed last mid-stummer ao should be acquainted with the majority of the pupils and the routine lok school- work. After thirty-one years of faithful cervi' c as emirs er at the Ogilvie mills at Seaforth Mr John Galie.spie has' retired from that _position and iniiemld's taking life easier for a time. Mr, Gillespie has had a some- what unique experience, During his thirty-one ycais' service he never lost on'. single working day a record that few can boast of. John Loutitt moved from the 16 th to the llth cow, Grey township, where he has leased. the A. Camr- bellP roperty. The latter is still in khe Wesal. The '100 dere farhn nown as the Querengesser mill lot bas bean purchased by Jamesl Mc Kay, who will move to it. Price ',vas said to be $2,200. CW. .Master Lyall, son` Of R. 'H. and Mrs, Robinson of Blyth, has t'hemis fortune to have dais collar bone broken by being shoved by "' an- other boy ethile at:echool. Mr. Joan Wepiter, of East, earn*, anosh recently' sold five extra good Shorthorn 'calves to. Mr. Nicholson of Wingham. One of the calves was a year' old, last October• 'and the- other• four will not beayear until next January. The five calves brought Mr. Webster a return of $425 or an average of $85. for each calf: Last week Mr, Nicholson hibited one of the calves at the Toronto Stock Show and th a class •of foa•ty the calf won( second money, •es•es.••.•s.ss,•..••tems. Local 'News .IS....I.i..�ra•e... ,....l, ADVERTISING4ISMS. Any idea that the goods' has enough quality tlo'" "selL itself" is very misleading. SPECIAL MEETING. The effacer& of the I, 0. F. wants a full aLtendance tonight (Thurs- day) at their lodge awom, Special business, 0. Crich, Chief Ranger. WILL PRINT ON WEDNESDAY. For the next two weeks The New Era will be printed on .Wednesday afternoon eo as both Christmas and New Years can be celebrated by the employees and the editor, We wish to draw the atten0ion i of the advertisers and akin the ebeees pontaents to have, their copy . fn early for the nexttwo weeks.' SHOULD BLANKET THEIR HORSES, It is reported that several parte' ies tie their 'horse4 in they hotel sheds and also in the churchlsh:eds for over an hour and neglect to put a blanket or the rlobe on the animals. Some, we know, are very particular in this regard, but there are others not so canefulas they should be. .OFFICIt4LS FOR ELECTION DAY. The following are the Deputy re- turning officers' and ,poo. clerks se- lected by the Council nce act on election day and Rhe polling booths;— ST. ANDREW'S WARD. -At the •dsa isle 'emu •irew men/ Returning ,Officer, G.E. Saville Poll Clerk. ST. JAMES' WARD.—At thesample. Rolotns south of ° (the -Batten- bury"' House. A. J. Grigg, Dep. ReturningAfficcr. J. H. Twit- chell, Pll Clerk. ST. JOHN'S WARD -At Geo. Lev- is, Office. J. C. McMath, Dep. Returning : pincer. Frank Evans Poll Clerk, ST. GEORGE'S WARD.—At David Elliott's Carriage Shop.. S. J. Andrews, Dep. Returning Of- ficer. John Cunninghame, Poll Clerk. , rpm R1R 1 HRISTMAS GIFTS We are well prepared for your wants as our stock is felled wilt+ articles suitable for Christmas presents. Gold and Gold-filled Watches Clocks Silverware Necklets Lockets Bracelets Brooches c es Cuff Links Scarf Pins Ladle s & Gent's Fob Chains ,. Gentlemen's Shaving and Smoking Sets Bracelet Watches from $2.5o`up Howard's Watches from $35.00 RINGS 1 LET':US H. YOU UE�i1�' You may be at a los to know what to }c yQbse as a Christmas Gift' for Father, Mother, :t35 gtrSister. Ifs'' is ,.:.. 1i o cad r over this` is, t of use ul� ri .,;..•,,. , l I d ace pts rd,gifts, it , may help you to decide,, or better still, come in and see our great,assortment of the Season's Newest Novelties Men's and Boys Ties, nicely box- ed, 25s. 35c, 50c Men's Braces, in fancy Boxes 35c, 50e. Men's Garter's and Arm Bands in fancy boxes at... Handkerchiefs, Mufflers, Fancy' Hose, Gloves and Mitts. Ladies Fancy Collars sr5r�ppe nice- ly boxed at 2ac,;35cir t50c, 75e Handkerchiefs irefatiaisaixes at 1j,;2eee25c,'50cJ Scarfs,Silk .si SVool Mufflers, Furst Gloves, Fancy' Linens, Silk 4,, Waists,';S seater Coats etc. Also a full assortment of Mens, Womens and Childrens House Shoes and Hockey Boots I umsteel Bros. SMALPROFITS BORE BIJSINESS W. C. T. U. MEETING. The W. C. T. le will meet et the home of Mrs. H Plumsteel, Ont- ario Street, on Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock: HOCKEY BOYS TRAINING. Every evening at the rink Train- er Dick Tasker hast thee hockey boys running lie get in, shape for the hockey season. Most of the boys are fast rounding into shape. NEW YEAR'S DANCE. The Pastime Club wilL hold their New Year's dance on Friday eve- ning January 2nd in the town hall,. Invitations are now out and the Phalen Orches':a will. supply the music. RURAL DELIVERY GROWS. Fifty-three new post offices were opened in Canada on December 1. Eighty-seven were closed on the same date, of which 70 were dis- continued owing to the inaugura- tion of the rural free delivery. A SHORT RUN, Saturdaynight-one 'of Wm: Mc Intyre's delivery . houses decided that 8.30 o'clock was his bedtime and decided to go td the stable. The horse was' caught and no, dam- age done to anything and the de- livery 'horsestayed on the job.,, CUSTOMS OFFICE STAYS OPEN UNTIL 6 P. M In order to facilitate the'Christ- maE rush at customs office during the holiday season, the Minister of Customs has ordered that customs bekept open until 6 o'clock daily until . the 31st. Theusual hour of closingc is 4 o'clock', k' GETS A • APPOINTMENT. R. S. Neville, K. C. of Toronto. who spoke in Clinton at the last General elections in 'theinterests of the Conservative panty is to receive the appointment - tof Mast e'r-in-'Chambers, to !succeed 'the the late J Mr. 3.5. Cartwright, who died a Short time'ago. ' A requisi- tion has been 'signed bnearly 200 lawyers asking for his appointment, THE HURON MEDICAL ASSOCIATION. A well attended and interesting meeting of the Huron Medical As- sociation was held in Clinton on Wednesday last. The officers for the year were 'elected, Dr. Burrows of Seaforth being made President,. Dr. Kenkledy of Wingham, Vice - President and Dr. MacKay of Sea - forth, Secretary. Several instruct ive papers were read by Clinton physicians and Were exhaustively 1Itscuseedt At. the e]tLe »8 the. meeting the members were mon. hospitably entertained at supper at the Rattenbuty house. The next meeting of 'the Association will be held in Seaforth in March. ADVERTISING—ISMS, Most grateful is anyone when ad- vised truthfully of good goods for hisuse at a fair price, MINOR LOCALS. Renew. 12 pages this week. Do your shopping early. Half of Decembee' gone. Council met On Tuesday eight,;. The Model School is over for this term. - ." The days will soon be 'their shortest. Splendid roads' again, and' team- ing is lively. J est 5 more is'htopping' edayd be- fore Christmas. Try The Nene Era, for; nekt year, You will enjoy reading it. Report of County Council, meet •ing on page 3 of 'regulate issue. For your Xmas• baking you want the very -best flour that money will buy, use Model. Next year's, calendars' are begin- .ning to arrive.' IWe will soon say goodbye to 1913, If you Want breadeand',b"uns with that nutty flavor'usts M'od'elflour. M'f'g. by Harvey :Bros Exeter. Are you going away for' Christ mpsjli' Or are you having friends here$, Let us have the. particulars. Do your Christmas: shopping ear- ly; however some' of ue will. have to wait just to keer%A e_ slues open• -until Chrtt' i'gs: Mode] 'Flour contains they rent- ities that tickle `tete":plraate: Don t Worry if you have had trouble with your• -baking, try: Moidel '' '" 0 ) Gladden the hearts' of the mem- bers of the cold habits who'aile now far away by sending them a sub- scription receipt -floireThe New' Era for a year ask a' Chrltatanas:,,gift. Don't make yoursaffaa niisa ce to our neighbor by regtilaiqy,bor- rowing his copy of Thefiiev 'Mew Let' us send'. you (one fol 'your elf, It will . o 'you only/Pall l C st o yutl ti )i Dec 31, 1914, and your neighborwill think that much more of you '"' ' At Newmarket this , month' a titian er was sued for w b- o ne seer u P.., a seri tion a t' moan in to p7 40. 'When p g sued he,_ ' aid hew ould defend itoln the ground that the,:paper.:wasn't ordeir•ed. The proprietor .waspre- Fared to prove that the paper'was received -regularly by the family but no defence appeared and judg- ment fee the .full amount and costs was rendered accordingly. This paper is only $1.00 'a year to any part of Canada, and $1,50 to the United States, It readsbet- ter the farther you are away from home, and is thus' highly appecia. ed. If yon have a 800 or daught- er, brother or sister, father or mother, wife or sweetheart, who would like 1 keep jpoated on what's doing in the told town or neighborhood, you willmake their lives happier, by paying $1 or $1,50." as it may be, and have us' send it along for a year. Subscriptione at the above rates,are good ,until the end of 1914. • Christmas Footwear Set with Diamonds and other Precious Stones Cut Glass China Brass Goods Novelties Gold -Headed Umbrellas We will be pleased to show you our goods and save any articlefor you till Christmas. 111111f® •J. GRIGG I ISSUER OF MARR1ACE LICENSES inaganasammaaanaminanawarnamftaitemeammomoinamonawk What can we suggest that is more useful and acceptable to Young and Old alike that Footwear as a Christmas Gift. Our stock is most complete and it will astonish you to see the very extensive range Of new styles and novelties we have for your inspection. ',lCorne and see for yourself, it will be a pleasure to show you what we have in Plain and Colored Felt Slippers. Winter Footwear Leather Slippers Skating Shoes Travelling Sags Phone 70 Clinton