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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1912-03-07, Page 1No. 172‘..-ef-52neleeeecAre-, ?.? ,?? ' ?.??? • , • • • , ,• ??? CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH TR), 1912 The News -Record Excels for Town and Tornship News THE HOME PAPER -77 .One Class of Goods That Have Not Advaiee'd in Prieef, „ -Is watches. You may buy for twelve dollars to -da ST a gold filled watch, fitted with a fine time- , keeping movement- as good as you would pay eighteen dollar's for twenty years ago. • See our fine assortment of watches from one • dollar upward : all good value all warranted. 10 • jeweler and Optician Yielkar MAKING GOOD, SUB,E. The Clinton Motor Company, bave been trying out their trueks on the street during the past few days. It does not seem to be an altogether ten: test:to Put a motor truck, which is supposed, to 'be a suminer Vehicle on streets which have as much 'snow on ithern 'as Clinton ,streets have at the present time. , However, tbe "Clinton" manages very well, indeed. They are sure making good. • PRESBYTERY MEETING. The Preshytery of Huron met in Brueefield on Tuesday, Postmaster Scott and W. G. Smyth represented the congregafion of • Wiilis. The thief business before the presbytery was the call of Rev. D. K. Grant to the pastorate of Willis chulch,and that.. of Rev. Hall Woods of St Thomas to the lerucelield congrega- tion. Both 'calls were sustained by Presbytery. 'The induction of Rev. D. K. Grant into .the pastorate of Willis church well take place on ers addressed the meeting expressing March 19111. It is not yet known their views for and against. The whether ,Mr. Woods will accept, the vete will shortly be taken. call to Brucetield. Ift Rev. IVIeL. Smith of Honsalee prea,ch- THE LOCAL MARKET. • Wheat 95e., Peas 90e. ' Oats 80c to 12e. Barley 70e to .85e, Butter 31e to 32c. ,Eggs 25c to 20c, Beans •prime white 1,85 to $1.95, Live Hogs $0.60. TO THE WEST. The annual exodus to the west ha begun. This 'week Mr. W. Jackson booked through the following : Miss Switzer and Miss Macdonald of God- erieh township to Omega, Sask, J Spencer of 13ayfieid to Prince Alber Sask., and Seth Fisher of town to Edgerton, Alta, WILLIS CHURCH. , - - Clinton 41•11111111M.1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 e Koyal OF CANADA. Capital $6.250,000. Reserve $7,000,000. t•The AMAMI Statement, shows tbe following increases for '9[1. 1910 1911 • Deposits $72,070,607 $88,294,808 • • Loans and Investments 55,283,676 62,790,072 4 Total Assets 92,510,546 110,528,512 • 207 Branches and C.orrespondents throughout the World. INTEREST ALLOWED ON DEPOSITS. . R. E. MANNING, Manager - Clinton Branch. •411N1023J Ran1E 1 . illi . e Mol o s ns . • INCORPORATED1855, •Record of v -rogress for Five Years -1906-- T1 I 1911 • . . 1906 •,, (CAPITAL . . . . . $3,000,000 $1,000,000 • RESERVE . . . . . 3,000,000 4,600,000 eeeeEPOS1TS . . . . •. 28,671,730 85,042,311 .0.te LOANS A1'fl) INV11T1ENTS 27,4137,090 38,854,801 -TOTAL ASSETS . . . . 33,000,102 48.237,281 T.' • 'r? Has 63 Branches in Canada, and Agents anel Correspondents ine all the Principal Cities of the World. A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS TRANSACTED SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT at all Branebee, Interest allowed at highest coteemt rate. Con Branch - ry. E. Dowding, Manager _J' ----1, miaow "beady for Spring • Business Our Spring Stock is rushing in and will 'cOm- prse the largest and most up-to-date stock of cloth- ing and furnishings we haw ever shown. New Suits New q?aincoats New Spring Overcoats NewHats New Caps • New Shirts, Etc, • WINTEI? OVERCOATS , . . . . We do not roant to carry o'Der -one single over- coat, ;so with utter disregard of cost or former sell- ing price they mirsi go: • Men's $10.00 overcoats for $ 7.00 15.00 • ,, ,, 10.50 .18 and $20 "- '‘ 13.50 Boy's 2.50 i' '' 1.65 •" 5 and $6 ., ,' 3,75 8 and $10 ",' 6.50 ..?? • pay to buy your overcoat for next `roin- • ter novd. • Irhuiron's Largest Clothiers "A Sqviare Deal for Every Man" The congregation held a meeting on Wednesday evening of last week to discuss the. question of church Un- ion, Rev, D. K. -Grant presided and. Mr. J. Scott, Miss Wilson and oth- • DEATH OF ED. T. HOLMES. ed very . acceptably morning and even- ing on Sunday. Mr. E. T. Holmee, brother of Mrs, 11. B. Chant of town, died on Fitiday MCNDAll'esie MATC'eL evening lase, after an illness of four The, final game between the Piano months. The deceased was born in Clinton, and was for several years connected with the New Era, his father and brother enving been the ,publishers thereof, ' About fifteen years ago he was ap- pointed assistant Canadian hnmigra- ton agent at St. leaul, Minn., -and three years 'later was placed in lull charge of the agency there. Peet ot Itis 'duties were to attend State Fairs, weiet schools and make mxbibits of Canadian products, and he was MEETS TO -NIG H'r. A ineetieg, of the Clinton Board of Trade hes been •called. for this evening at 8 o'clock in •the, council chamber in seeder to discuss the pro- position of the Canadian Northern Westere exteesion, , • EVANOEW,ISTIC SERVICES. .Esiangelistie services aro being held in the Holliness Movement hall in the Elliott block 'et' 7.30 each evening, On Sunday the services will be held at 2.30 and. 7 p. m. The meet- ings are being . conducted by Rev. Patrick Morgan • • SALVATION A'RMY. Wee Chilton Crops of the S. at- tended the 'farewell of Captain. Ham of Sea:forth last evening. " There was a social feature in:connection and a very pleasant time ;wee spent. Capt. Ham, who by; the way, is known very evell 111 Clintion having, on several occasions conducted servicesbero, here, is being removed to Stra.taroy. A 00011 MEETINCr. The last meeting of the Women's Institute, which was held alt the home of Mrs, Harry Fitzsimons, was very well attended and pareicularly in- Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Todd, who have teresting. The chief ' feature ot 'the span t the winter with the tatter' program was an address by, Mr. 0 parents, Mr. and Mrs. die. Rathwell qt Factory and the Pastime hockey E. Dowding • on " Things Women town, and with frieeds ;In 'Toronto. • teamsriikanuo lewasn,pryed evening.' on The talk was quite clear and Istructeve at Souris, Man, tam Should Know 'About Banking. "The 1e33 on Wednesday for their home . resuet was a sem of 12-4 in favor along the line of the simple - 'ales et -Mrs. John • Craig and family arrived that point. of thedoing banking business and the lad -1 buildereed the mnsic bone from Toronto yesterday to join her In hie, teens and early eeveutiee who thee win the town League tro- ies were much pleased welth it. .Mrs. basband, the President of tee Mot- Mr. Gibbings took an active part in phy donated by; Mr. R. Sweet. Tho Munro gave a reading, Miss Wiltsel or Company. Teel' have take e lee local sports and- in the old days Isabel Johnstone gave a recilletion I sieenee on Maple street. contributed a solo and little Miss, their abode lin Mr. WaIkinshaw's re- when lacrosse was in ets zenith here score does not. entirely indicate -the gfune, which was puny equally con- tested. However, to the victors be -1 Lunch was afterwards served al . and Mr. end Mrs. .1 oseph Washington and could erim anything in this dist tett, he was member, of tee team which The brass band has no stauncher friend and supporter 'than his wor- ship, °for having been a member of the organization for many years he knows the difficulty of maintaeneng its efficiency. Mr. Gibbings is an Oddfollow aad Deceased was la ins thirty-second clenly ill Monday al ternoon and had , . " ' the • personals. Mr. W. J. Newcombe of Fort Wil- liam was' in town last week. Mrs. Henderson, ot Diiltith is visiting her sister, Mrs.- T. Cooper of Rev. Prof. Bowles of Toronto was a guest e,t, Wesley parsonage while in town, Miss • Helen Gunne 61 London has been visiting her many Clinton friends durlag Pie past week, Mrs. • Will I -Iambi -ye and her son' ellitle blaster Morley, have returned • front a month's Visit with Gait • friende, Rev. Prof. Bowles of, Toronto was a caller at 'the home of his cousin, Mr, David Steep, while in town on Sunday last. • Miss Mary Chant haft accept pos- etion en Cayuga and is in charge of the leading millinery establishment in that town. Mrs, T. IVfason apd Miss Mildred Cook were in Seaforth on Monday attending a birthday party of nephew of the former. Mr, and Mee. Henry Dowson of Vhr- na were in town on Tuesday and Wednesday, guests of their deugh- ters, Mrs. R. Graham and Mrs. P. (Much. fliSN/Ifet,ship f,. Magor Gibbings. Mr. 13, J. Gibbings may well be spoken of as a native of Chilean E01.3 not only was he born here-•sorae forty-two years ago -but his father , before him Wiest saw the light ot day within ee'hat is now the munici- pality of Cleiton, ' His worship's grandfather was one of ithe very first settlers and his upcle, IVlr. Wm.. Gibbings, was the first white child born in the Huron Tract. The orig- inal Gibbings homestead was about on. wbat is now Ontario 'street parson- age, the farm extending east !rem long the spoils. The Pastime Club three new members 'Welt. itmen t . lied lost one of their beet men in PASSING OF HAROLD STEEP. On Friday last the death occurred at Its home in town of Harold contested and congratulations are :1'imee Steele only son oi Mr and Mrs. after a -tedious illness. have been very interesting and well Steel), clue the Factory team, In the win - the. person of Mr. L. Fah:, who left largely instrumental In persuad rig town -on Saturday. Tho series of many of the Americans to settle in games put on by the town League the Canadian west. He was won. - known all over the Westera States.' Four months ago he was laid up with an illness that baffled 'medical ping of the trophy. , The feeowin skill', and passed away as stilted. He is the line-up Of the teams in Mon - leaves a wife and two children. dey's match : The 'remains were interred on Wed- nesday at St. Catharines, wbere his mother and three sisters reside, , Mrs. Chant attended the funeral. THE TOWN COUNCIL. The hearty and prompt way in which the town council dealt' Monday with the request of Secreeary, Dowd- ing for IC 'usual grant of elety dol- lars to the Clinton 'Spring Far must have been personally gratifying to that geneleman. They gave him the money and their blessing and in- dividually promised to do all in their 'power' to help make the Fait the greatest yet. Chairman Ford said the street com- mittee has had little to do the past Montte except perfect their campaign for the spring. We are looking for- ward to ,a brisk season, ho int:mat- ed somewhat, and ft the record ilot broken for speed and perfection it will not be the fault of the com- mittee over which' your humble ser- vant has the honor of presiding. Councillor Jackson said that, his continued correspondence with Gunns Limited, was satPsfactory, the pre- sident of the Company having stated that he was favorably disposed • to- Pastim'. Goal, W. ,Johneon. • • Point, F.McCaughey. Centre Point, R. leumball. Rover, C. leelty. Centre, W. Cook, Wines, A. Mitchell and B. Levis. Factory, Goal, Ted Cook. Poiet, D. Tasker. Centre Point, 3. Doherty, Rover,, A. Doherty. Cenere, 1e. Kerr, Wings, C. Drapd and 13. Furniss, W. Hern of Stratford refereed the game, WESLEY CI I (MOIL Rev. Prof, Bowles, Toronto, preach- ed anniversary Sermons on Sunday. In the morning 13,1 took for his text the words, ''Ile that loveth nos, knoweth not God," for God is Love," preaching it beautifully clear and enlightening !icemen illness were most attentive during his long un- and did everything possible on this familiar but not too well eventng service he chose the words, him, forinistetrliThe ig to derstood them. For his text at the efofr s cloviLfor_Itvereaniful "For now we see through a glass darkly, but tient face to face ; now Harold was popular with the young, people of his own town and also I know in part, but thee I shall know even; as ant known," The Rev. of the western town where' he had weeds Clinton and that they will in Professor xe a preacher of very simple all probability locate here. address but he possesses the rare Mayor Gibeings said that the faculty of being able to go right to "5plit-log Drag" is ready for sere the heart ot his subject and of convey - vire and its usefulness having beets, ing ehe truth straight to the hearts demonstrated in scores of municipal -ref hi he„eee sties he besought the commit'eee " Good congregations were, present on give it a good try -out on our back each occasion and the services were streets when the snow disappears and' much enjoyed, mud is the order. His Worship also told- of his visit The choir rendered appropriate to an adjoining town to inspeet an music at each serviice. In the morn. automatic fire alarm system. he ing, i in addition to the anthem, Miss cost is about $150. He said it Boles sang a solo very sweetly,, . and peered to work well and recommend- ed ap- a quartette consisieng of 'Miss Boles, Mrs. Andrews, and lelessrs.East and the appointment of a commieeee to 'family of Auburn were guests on Sunday of the lady's father, Mr. • Thos. Jenkins of Woodlands Farm. Little Miss Ethel ie staying for a longer visit with her numerous re- latives. Mr; A. M. La France was taken•sud- year. He went west about thirteen years ago and for some years past had been engaged 10 -Ithenlothing bus- iness at Indian Head,. Alta. His bealeh failing, he came home in April last in the. hope that the change would benefit him. But the deseasc which, had fastened itself upon him was too deeply -rooted and gradually gained 'headway until 'the strength of his young manhood was worn away. He was aware for some time that the end was near and was 'quite re- signed to the will of a Regime Pow- er. Harold was a great hoceey and lacrosse player,one of the best of amateurs, and to have hiOt one of their number was considered a ' greet advantage to any team. He was a membel ot the 1. O. 0. 1'., being a member of the lodge at Indian Head, where his fellow -mem- bers were exceedingly kind to Min before lie left ' and have einee mane - 'tested the greatest soeiciliede for his welfare. The brethren here also, latterly made his home, and in these circles much regret is feet at the untimely passing of a bright and promeeng young life. The funeral, which took peace or, Monday- afternoon, was under, the die - e011011 of the OddMIlows. The pall- bearers were members of that or- der : Albert Turner, 3. II. Kerr, A. Mitchell, W. Collyer, ATexander. and W. Johnsoh, Noble Grand Ilel- epee: and Chaplain Moore took pare in the services at house and graveside Tlie. religious service was conducted by Rev. T. W. Cosens. To Inn bereaved parents and ono get- fuller particulars. Moffat, was a fellre of the evening seetee, Mrs. A. E. Collyer of t0W11. The Mayor added a Word .sr two service of song. • is extended the sincere sympathy of relattive to the House -Building The trustees had asked for an offer- -the community in their sorrow. 100, saying that great interesbad ing of $400 this year to help pay oil t! a. email irelebtedness on the shed. Th been aroused and he .wadhopeful that much good would resutt, people responded with characteristic Councillor Jackson reported briefly eieuealiee anti the amount was , MOM attending the big Hydro -Electric eon, thlattn Ir,ti:alibzoenclsiodnereSdunbdnaey. • 06 the beet vention in Toronto a few days ago. Representatives of a great many munitepalits were present and a vast amount of information was dis- sentinated. Mr. Jecesou said the enthusiasm for Hydro was tremend- ous and there coulel be no doubt about the immense benefit it wa going to be to Ontario at large. The membership of the Uneen of the Canadian Manietpalitees ineludes iihe Mayor or Reeves of 'the different xnunicipalitMs. • The -object is to discuss and act together ea matters at common interest, such as watching legislation which may be introduced into Parliament or the Legislature The intention is, that munieipalitees shall stand by each other. Clinton has paei the annual fee 01 1011 dol- lars and is a member ef the' 'Onion. Councillor Fred ,Jackson took ex ception to an editorial which recently appeared in The New Era and said in part : "Tho press is always ad- vising against 'knoeliing our • Iowa' but here is a sample of the worst and of 'knocking'. It is an attempt to betittle the efforts of one of the ,most active committees of out coune ail whose labors have been produceiee Progrese the people loo!r the oppor- of good reseetex. lee Was laeeely Oro- tunity of , mixing lip eland becoming tion ,01 the G. T. R., Foreman, Ladd ugh their exertions that the •latet acquainted, welcoming new-eomers, has ,.had an extra lot of 016110 011 industry was secured for Clinton and ete, Afterwards 11110 meeting was keeping bus. track cleared to preyent I think it ill becomee eny persion to called to order by• the pastor and blockade should another storm visit refine them credit tor whet they, reports were receiseed from the di!- us, , Have donee' terent departments oe tha work. More Ilohnesville news page 8, el tells ,the stoey.. • lee • . and most successful anniversaries in tee bistory of. the church, Miss Carrie Walter, oe Lite Clinton • It was proe-ed by the report tel hospital 8 tail, visited at the• home the !treasurer that the new method of raising all the funds necessiesy for the maintenance of the church • and 'lee schemes by systematic contribu- eions, which was introduced lastyear, year, has worked out very 'success:- thee% The financee are in a most sabisfactory state and the 110V7 met- hthe work of looking after the church finances fall more llgltly einem those responsible for 11. Mr, Ford had charge -al the League meeting on Monday, idle mon- to be taken to the hospital where . . . Gunn, Thompson. and Gandier. He gift of the brethren. For many yearsGunn, he has been recording secretary. Ile aneopeention was performed by Drs. is now doing as well as could be order. is also a member of tbe Masonic expected. . For over seventeen years he has been ' leader ol the Ontario street choir which is one of the best (noire in' the county, a fact that must be a. 010001101'matter of considerable personal sat - n M. D. and a son who is 0100011ewho recently commenced practice ns on the leneversity staff. Mr. awl 'Mrs, 15. II. Cooper of Put- ney, England, were the guests Mr, John Guest has been spending ' a few days in Toronto, visiting mem, bers of his family who are located there, among them beei; a daughter ure and' profit. isfaction to the painstaking leader as it is to the coneregation which lis- tens to them each, Sunday witle pleas- ed the iormer's mother, M138, Win, ('009033 of town over thewee . k In 1904 Mr. Gibbings became 5. end. elle Cooper is in charge et town councillor and was re-elected four times. Then for teem years he tEuropeen end of the Auto was reeve and now he fells the hon - he °rattle and responsible pos:tion • ot mayor. Ile 38 active and -progressive and hav- ing at heart the best interests of been visiting for some little titne the home town es leaning no stone , in - unturned to advance its welfare. andhas been town the past week I o o k i n g after the disposal of certnin of their 'books and belongings which they do not wish to remove- to the eity, where they intend in future inday from Toronto where he was While the machinery in Mr. Wei. i • to make their home. Mr. le. D. Cleghorn returned Clinton elotor Car ectrIsepany ail the onot S, 1113 el Mustard s sawmill was running at - I fele speed on Monday the engine was completely wrecked, wIreh will moan a beaey loss to Mr. Mestard. As in charge of the exhibit Strop. Raeder Company's business and come over to visit the New York and Montreal houses. Mrs. Stewart came up from Moron le, where .she and De. Stewart, have Hayfield. Messrs. Ben. Spence and Jas, War. - son left on Tuesday for the- west, horn has been looking after the ad - en mei it will take a few weeks to replace big Autotnotrile Sho vs. vertising and his good work was ap-1 will be closed this will be tt,' still the engine durieg which time the mill ilition to his ()thee duties Mr. Oleg - paten t in the eel, daelies. Fl e ex- pects to go weet shortly to es- tablish a.gencies. gnarlier loss as Mr, Mustard had sore mai large orders to fill at once. The Misses Sturm are still con - Mr, Albert Turner eeaves le a ler ducting evangelietie services- 10 the night for Saskatoon diettriet havint-te lievrienthobdeisetionechhirli tl lidecanextisesveleukld. ay eTvheerty. accepted a position there. It is ' to ing' be only, temporary though for, af- Mr. anti Mrs. Edward Weston aad. far travelling much. in th0 west and child of (30derie1i are visiting weeb convinced that Old Ontario. is the the formee's parents this week. up and down the coast, he is que' be too, with The News -Record that with St. Andrew's church wig held in the basement on the evening. Thee annual Irish social ia connection most choice spot of all. He agrees. Ines Province'• is entering upon its of Friday of next week. This nee period of greatest, expansion and fair has proved to be trete populat that the Ontario farmer well more f0 the past and no doubt will be ere- joyable this year also, as prepare - teens are being made to make ie so. James Young is attending the Clin- ton Business College. than ever come into his own. Mrs, C. II. Forret of Lorburn, Sask, H' - - ---eee and her sister, Mess B. Gilkinsoti wines-e. of Elam, have been visiting W 5 at the . Miss G•ereie King has returned frorn home of their aunt, Aire Wia,rton where she had been called ow- D01.1711S. t1l0 13.0 fele days. Mr. , and Mrs. Forrest 'Who have spent ing to 'the illness of her father. the winter in Ontario will return to the wesf, next week where they are evidently making good. Mr. For- rest, has about five thousand bushels of grain, mostly wheat, to convey to the elevators before be- ginning operations in connection with the coming season. ' of her brother, Min S. T. Walter of the Huron Road, recently.. The servece in the Methodist chrech on Sunday , 'nothing last was talsen bye the ofbcers of odic League. The Peesident, Mr. Will Pieleerd, con duetted - the opening services, Ashen Mr. N. W. "Trewartha gave w 'firm talk on the -Mall oe Peter. He allowed that the, reason of Peter's fabler° was his failure to understand Christ's spirituale kingdom. He was so en - Wrested in the enriporal kingdom hilly consecration meeting, and gave which all Jews were looking forward an earnest talk on the subject, • to, that he overlooked the signif ice The annual congregational At Home ence of much of Christ's teaching. was 'held oa Tuesday evening, to Mr. Geo. W. -G-ould there spoke of the which were invited all the adult mem- restoration of Peter through the tear - hers and, adherents of the churele The ful eye ot the penitent meeting the envitation was very generally apeepti- sympathetic eye of the Saviour. Ap- ed and there was a good tutnout. The ladles et the congregation ser- ved tea in the Sunday scbool room from seven to eight o'elocle ,a fea- ture of the gathenieg which was ap- preciated. While the supper was in propriety music was given and the service was very much enjoyed. Many expressed ehe desire that the Leaghe would Inore cf ten. lake cherge of the morning service. • Owing to tee recent seams felling up. the 'cuts oe Rolinesville see. They Want to Deal, With Yon. 'The announcements of Clinton'se eovetp:o:recossitiyns lvnee.merchants aro to be totted in The News -Record's thidsortisn • Bagfielt1 ' Albert Stirling of Southampton le visiting his aunt, lilts. John Toms, Miss Alice Tippett, who graduated from the Clinton Beeiness Colleseehae obtained a position Al Toronto. Good•Agorning • ' Good Morning 1 -deer reader. How does your sub, to The News -Record stand 7 The leabe P. M. and Chairman. • Mr. S. J. Andrews. Mr, 8. J, Andrews if; chairman of the I-louse-I3uildling which is preparing a report eer submission to a mooting 01 oiicsons to be held shortly. . Mr, Andrews is .spirited and as a consequence is eight in lino wttlh the Souee-Building r , e „,.