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The Clinton News Record, 1912-09-19, Page 1ete1 No. I748 -33rd Year CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th, 1912 THE HOME PAPRE o the end of 1912 for 25 cents ---for new subscribers. The. News -Record to any address in Canada tar dire Will Jelve %ant( a Wedding 5ift9erplexiti. When you are purchasing a present it is a 'mat- ter of money and what you want—nothing else. Then this is your store, for what you want is here and at the lowest possible price. A good variety of articles selected from large stocks, consisting of : Silverware, Cut Glass, Fancy China, Clocks, Etc. The goods are new, beautiful and modern in design and of sup- evior quality. Ileadqemeters for watches. We make a specialty of handling high grade svatehes, Repairing of watches, clocks and jewelery well and peoperly done. Satisfaction guaranteed, W. Y(. Yel1qar feweler and Optician Clinton The Royal Bank OF CANADA. Capital Authorized $25,000,000 Capital Paiclaup 11,500,000 Reserve and Undivided Profits 12,500,000 Total Assets 175,000,000 825 Branches. With worlcl wide connection. Interest allowed on Debosits. General Banking lansiness transacted. R, E. MANNING, Manager - Clinton Branch. 111111111111111111111 1 I Vie „Molsons Bank INCORPORA.TED 1855, Record of Progress for Five Years -1906-11 100G 1011 CAPITAL • , . • . $3.000,000 $1,000,000 RESERVE . , • . . • 3,000,000 4,600,000 DEPOSITS , . . • . 28,077,780 35,042,311 LOANS AND INVESTMENTS . 27,457,0e0 38,854,801 TOTAL ASSETS „ 83,030,102 4S,237,234 Has 83 Branches in Canada, and Agents and Correspondents in ali the Principal Cities of the World. A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS TRANSACTED SAVINGS BANK- DEPARTMENT at all Branehee, Interest allowed at highest cureent rate, Clinton Branch - (. E. Dowding, Manager Aluillimmosionwmtgoom 1 READX-TO-WEAR 01,0THING 0.11/)13n10) OLOTHISG The Thin Man and -- • The Stout Man We can give a perfect fit to every man, it matters not what his weight or height is. This is one of the startling achievements of the 20th Century. Brand tailors, and all we ask is an opportunity to prove. it. Put us to tbe test, Put it up to us to prove this as- sertion in every particular, • Jast received another shipment of Caps, Sec window display. FHE cklMITHJil.c11111111!G co. "A square Deal for Every Boy" WILL RECEIVE. Mrs, 1'. A. Axon will receive, for the first time since her marriage ,on Friday afternoon of next week from four to six 'o'clock.Afterwards the 'second Thursday of each month. LITTLE LopALs. The annual 0 ti 1. Field Day will be lwld oe Friday of next week, Sept. 27tb, in Recreation Park, The Model .school Literary Society willmeet fortnightly in the school room of Wesley church. _A PROPERTY TRANSFER. The house belonging' to Mrs. Watts on Rattenbury street was sold by auction on Saturday, the purchaser being Mr, J. C. Henry. The price paid was $1,605. This is a modern and up-to-date dwelling and will make a comfortable home for IVlr, Henry and family, who have been occupying the residence of Mrs. Fair, Sr., since corning into town. FLOWERS. Talking about flowers, anyone wish- ing to see some handsome ones. should take a walk clown about Mr. .3. G. Medd's home: Them they will find some rare kinds and good sped, mens of their kind. Mr. Medd has an eye for the beautiful, Also, the splendid groiinds. of Air. Ca D. McTaggart are now at their best. A finer bed of camas would be hard to find than adorns his lawn, and for stately beauty the canna is hard to boat. Mr. J. W. Moore also has a firi. garden, both floral and vegetable, as-, tete and onions being his speciality. Messrs. Cuninghaine and Cottle of course have wine ,fine specimens but they hardly count here among the amateurs. Probably everybody has noticed the fine bed or cannas in the pustenice square, or it may bee that the ej has become gradually accustomed to them and their' bthuty has been mis- sed., If so, take a look hest mail time, they are well worth it, indeed the whole postoffice square is always a place of beauty. SEPTEMBER WEDDING. .A. very pretty aster wedding took place at high noon yesterday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bath - well, Princess, street, when their daughter, Annie, became the bride of Mr. George Howard Varcoe of Tor- onto, eldest son of 11r. and Mrs. Geo. Varcoe a Bowmanville. The cere- mony was performed by Rev. S. J. Allis, pastor of Ontario street church. The bride, who was given away by ler father, wore her travelling suit of _tan serge with lace bodice and arge black picture hat with plumeo, and carried a bogeet of white Miry- anthaniums. The bridal couple were nattended, •save by the neice 1 the bride, Miss Opal locator, who lade a dainty flower girl, goy/ned 113.ink silk and carrying a basket of ily-of-the-valley and white asters and latex. ' Miss Gladys Cantelon play d the wedding march. The groom's gift to the bride was beautiful sunburst of pearls. Atter the ceremony and when the ovny-wedded pair had received the ongratulations of those present, all cpaired to the dining -room whore a lainty luncheon was served., the oom and table being prettily decor- tecl in pink and white. Mr: and liars. Varcoe left on the bree o'clock train for eastern points nd' after their honeymoon will reside n Toronto, The News -Record extends congratu- ationa anti good wiehes. BATH 01' HENRY smiTR. Henry Smith of Stratford, former - y of Clinton, died at the home of is brother-in-law, Ives. la. A. Downs 1 Woodetoche on Satuaday • morning st after a brief illness. He had erne up from his hme oIb .Clinton: he week previous to accompany his arents and Mrs. R. A. Downs, who eise moving to Woodstock. He went own with them and remained a day r two to assist them in; settling it WaS taken ill with prietnonia and ed within a week. The deceased was born in Lincoln-, ire, England, forty-three years ago Caine to this country' withhif rents when very young. They first ttled near Londesbore but later oved to Clinton and the subject of is - sketch had spent the greater rt of his -life here, only moving to ratford about five years ago. His in died in December last, Besides parents five brothers and two ters survive William, of Harden, an., John of Toledo, Ohio, George • Port .Huron, • Flamer Toronto, Rebate of Vancouver, C., Nfrs. Easorn of town and IVers, A. Don, of Woodstock, he remains were brought to •Clira for interment, the furtsral hall - place from the statin on the [vat of the eleven o'clock train m the east on Monday mining. R. A. Downe accompanied the ly and •there were also present, for funeral Ilia brother Hamor from onto, Airr. • and Mrs. John Smith Tbledo, and Mr. end Mts, Dods- rth of Seaforth. The funeral wan nt ithe direction of Court Itiaple 1, • C. 0, E., the religious services g condueted by Rev. 8, J, ADM. • pallbearers were. T. Manahan, •J. Mord , W. S, it Holmes 0 p 1 a a a 1 D 11 0 t p 11 0 cli In bo pa se 10 th pa St wi his 815 • of of 13, R., ton • ing are' fro Mr, boc the Tor of We tint] Lea hair •• Cdeo. Csolc, Ioaec , gg. 0, T, 1V1EET$. A meeting of the We C. 1'. IL will be held at the home Of Mrs. J. W. Moore on Friday ,(tomorrow) even- ing at -eight o'clock. As this is the annual meeting it IS hoped there will be a dull attendance of niernbees. WOMAN'S INSTITUTE IVIEETING. The Women's Institute will meet on 'Thursday afternoon next at the home of Mrs, Hugh Ross of_ Townsend street. The topic for the meeting is "Woman's Influence," and will be taken up by Miss Ida Tebbutt. As there are important matters to be discussed a full attendance of mem- bers is especially requested. ONT. Sr. arluvapx. • Services on Sunday next' will he conducted by the paotor, Rev, S, ,T, ADM. Evening topic; "The Corwin- cing Proofs of the Christian Spirit to the World." A number of delegates from the Sunday School and League will go to the district convention at Sea - forth on Tuesday and Wednesday next. WON FIRST PRIZE, Master Alex. Eagleson, nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Cottle of town, won first prize in the school scholars' competition at the Goderich Fair this week for feeehand drawing. As there were a number of entries the winning of first prize is matter for some pride' and The News -Record heartily congratulates Master Alex. upon his success, A PLEASANT EVENING. The Girls' Club of Willis church en- tertained the , Model and Business College students at the manse on 'Thursday evening last from eight o'- clock to half past ten. About one hundred young people gathered at the appoieted hour, jecluding, hepatica the student, several other Strangers who are in town. A pleasant hour was spent in games, followed by a musical program eec? then ice cream and cake, Rev. D. K. and Mrs, Grant and the members of the Girls' Olab proved themselves excellent hosts and the evening was much en - .A PLEASANT MEETING. Mr. J, C. Miller, an old Glasgow, "Rangers" football player, one who played with the team 'when they won the Scottish Penant, spent an evening in town last' week with May- or Gibbings, Fred Jacksoh and Tom Craig of the Motor Company. Many reminiscences of Old Scotia were ex - Changed between Jack Miller and Tom Craig, especially of the time when the All Canadian team visited Scot- land. It was a ,curious coincidence that they should thus meet unexpect- edly so far across the seas and the meeting was mutually pleasant, Mes- sets, Miller and Craig are both na- tives of Daley, Ayeeshire, and are proud of and fond of their "Ain 4 Countrie." ERRORLESS BALI,. GOOD BEEF. • Mr. Geo, J. Connell recently li"levrsedartdo altheFirietrz,siwtrihoicnisi niaerrteo4n tit eir HAS BOUGHT A Romp,. de- Several, transfers tu real estate ,wo 'have taken place within the past few owner the stun $232,60, H,,,' Fitzsimons is en excellentjudis of a beef and nettling is too good for hie, THE LOCAL MARKET, Wheat. 90e, Oats 45e, • Peas 75e to 85e, 13arley 45e to 55e. lautter 21e to 22e. • . Eggs 25c to 26e. Live Hogs $8.25. ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED. The engagement is annonneed of Mr. Eldred J. Archibald of the Daily Star state Toronto, and son of Mrs. Archibald of Clinton, to Miss Irene CI Love of London. The,. marriage will take place in London on Sep- tember 25th. MOVING HIS FAMILY. Mr. Fred. Elford, late of Buffalo, and formerly of alolinesville, who recently accepted a position in Tor- onto, has just bought a house on Summerhill Crescent, paying $7,000 therefor, and will at once move hie family to Toronto, they having re- mained in Buffalo ia the meantime, MARRIED 'AT EDMONTON'. Miss Etta Twitchell, eldest daugh- ter of Mr. and Mre. James Twit - elicit of town, . was married yester- day at the home of her brother, Mr. E. F. Twitchell of Edmonton Alta.,. to Mr. la S. McCloy of that city, Al time of going to press partic- lars are not to hand but the many with The News -Record in wishing Clinton friends of the bride will join Mt and Mrs. Arceloy success and liapphiesa. A DAY IN LONDON. Gabe Elliott took a party of Clin- tonians down to London Fair on Thursday last in Ms big motor hue and the whole party report a pleas- ant day. As the big machine trundl- ed its smooth way over the London streets it drew the attention of people on all sides, and many wore the enquiries as to whence it came, the answer proving a good ad, for our latest industry, the Clinton Mot- or Works, WESLEY CHURCH, The pastor will be absent an Sue - day morning next conducting special services at Beniedler, but Will 00- emiy his own pulpit in the evening, Rev. J. Greene will conduct the morning service, The League missionary meeting on Monday evening was addressed by Miss Bessie Irwin, who is eriaaged in Deaconness work in connection with a Protestant Mission in the city of Montreal. Her talk was along the ine of some of her personal exper- ences and was most interesting. Next Monday evening- the League will hold a reception for the Model lass and the Businessi College tom eight o'clock to ten-LInity. Miss Jeassie Ford and Mr, W. Cook cern appointed delegates from the League to the District Convention to e held in Sealortli on Tuesday and Wednesday next. MET IN CLINTON. The Executive of the Huron Pres- yteral met in Willis eharelt on Tues - ay and valued the bales of work repared by the different; Auxilieries nd made them ready for shipping. 'he folloWing ladies were here NILS, Rev.) Larkin, Mrs. Scott, Mrs. reeves, Mrs, Kerr'Mies McLean nd Miss Graham of Seal ale • al • The baseball nine accompanied by a number of enthusiastic fans went down to Exeter on Friday evening, travelling in Eliott'a big motor bus, where the home team played a win - rang match with the Exeter nine. "The Clinton boys played errorless ball,"- remarked one of the spec•ta- tors .while dismissing the game on Saturday. The score stood 7-1 at b the end of the seventh /Vining, 11 d being Iwo dark to proceed. Clinton P Is developing a baseball team which a is a credit to the town, "Dick" 'Tasker, who got his training here and who has been pitching for tne Brantford team for the past couple a of seasons, pitched on this occasion The local iine-uji was as follows J, Weir, o., 13. Tasker, pa E. Johnson, 1. b., 0. Kitty, 2 b., 0- Draper, s s., F. McCaughey, 3 -la, M. MeEevan, I, re L. Kerr, r. 1., L. Greig c.f. AN ENJOYABLE AT 1-1011/In. ' The League of Ontario street church entertained the Model class and the students of the Business Col- lege 011 Monday evening. The young people had the Subday school room beautifully decorated with eyergreees, ,maple leaves and flowers and with he daintily spread tables it pre- sented a very attractive appearansee At the appointed hour the pastor, Rev. S. J, AJIin, took the chair and alter the opening exercise gave a heat little speech of welcome to the guests,. Principal •Bolick also spoke briefly expressing the pleasure both be and the Mocielites experienced in beingthus invited to share in, so at • joyable a _social gathering, A gues- ping contest then served to bn0- up the company and make them feel; at home and this was .followed by 'an excellent program to which a number of the students eontribated, Solos were given, by Miss Retta •Cotele, and Mr. Stevenson, a duet by Misses Fern and Nlayfrid /Min, readings by seise Wiltsom Mics Lucile Grant and Ilfr. Newton, a quartette by Infra, Me- IVIurray and Miss Jackson, and Mess- rs. Hawke end Plunistecd, and a piano duet by Misses McKinley aad Chapman. At the conclusion of the program a, dainty ;Dian was served • by the League members and after a half hour oe' so spent; in soMal inter - 'nurse the gathering diSpersed.. The, lIle lin 1VIr go Inc eat the lin wil A • the hel L. Smith of I -Jensen ; Miss Stet - g; .Goderich ; Mrs, IVIcQuarrie and s. Ross of Blyth, TIM bales of cads, which will be -shipped to an lian Reserve in Manitoba, repees- a large amount of eno'ney, being result of the Work of Many wil- g hands throughout the year, and 1 no doubt prove- a boon to those o receive them, rrangement•s were also made for annual Meeting which will be d in Willis- chneeli in November. FIRST MEETING OE' LIT,. The Literary Segiety of the IVIoclel P school held their first meeting in the school room of Wesley church on lr Tuesday evening, commencing at sea- d en -thirty. The first number was a g short address from the talented pres- P Went, Miss Rae IVIacteherson, and the 13 program included a duet well render- ed by Misses Chapman and McKinley', (s1 a reading by Miss SMith, and ether commendable numbers. Mr, f3oueltis instructive and, interesting addreesi came as a treat to the Society. In the opiate of. the evening the names F,` of all those present were written on el Slips of paper and tossed in a hat and eight, or ten being picked' at rat- 1-1! dom, from it by the preoldent, the rs unfortunates thus selected 'were call- weeks isi Clinton, one of tlio latest being the purchase by Mr, Ernest Jackson of the residence of Mrs, D. NI, Ross on. Isaac atreet, As Mks, Ross in moving out this. week ' Mr. Jacicsen will get imniediate posses- sion. FARM CHANGES HANDS, Mr. Ralph Tiplady has disposed of his farm on 'the I3ase Line to Mr. Robert Nelson of Goderich township, possession to be, , given in quell. This farm is well improved, ronven- rent to town and will make a most desirable home. 1VIr. and Mrs. Tip - lady and family will probably take,' up their residence in Clinton, where they will find a warm welcome. WEDDED IN CALTEORNIA. Mrs. Linnie C. Fair, formerly of Clinton, was married in Los Angel- es, Cal., on Wednesday 01 last week to Mr. Howard M. Swavely of that city. -Mr. and Mrs. Swavely are coming east on then: wedding journ- ey and will vfilt Clitton„so that the bride'many friends will have an opportunity of offering perSonal- ly their eengratalationS and good wishes. A BAD FIRE, Messrs, H. 15„ and F. It Pledgees, who have been conducting a mostsuc- cessfut general store business in God - years and who are former well erich for the Past three or four years and who were former wen - known and highly esteemed residents of Clinton, had their store badly da- maged by fire early Friday mer.uing. The fire, which originated in the roar of the, upstairs portion, was discov- ered about one o'clook and was not got fully under control until a cou- ple. of hours later, Their large stock was also considerably damaged by water. The stoek, was; well insured but even so the loss will be heavy, and the loss entailed by the inter- ruptie8 to business will also be ser- ious,. With characteristic enterprise the Hedgeas Bros, immediately se- c,ured new premises for their dress- making and millinery departments and these were opened Monday morn- ing. The many friends of the firm in Clinton are hoping that they will be able to readjusts their affairs yeti; aoen and continue their business as of yore. Personals Airs. Oshaldeston and Miss Nellie are visiting Goderich friends. Mies Jessie O'Neil leaves today for Toronto to resume her Studies. Miss Jean Scott attended the Sah- eb-land—Coats wedding, at Goderich yesterday.. Ale". S. Agnew returned on Monday to Fort Wtiliain after spending a weelc at his home in town. Alia ti. L. Anderson, Cleft, conduc- tor of Toronto, has been visiting his uncle, Mr. Wesley Walker of to w n. Mrs. L. Greig reterned en Friday from Seaforth, where she had been • visiting her son, Mayor Greig, for a fortnight. Mr. 11, 0, Jordan of Auden, N. Y., has been the guest of Mrs. M. Clew of the Huron Road during the past week or so. Wedded In Coderich • A dainty and pretty wedding, in which many Clinton people will he intereicui,, inasmuch as the bride is a native of this town, took place at the home of IVfe. Win, Coats, Regis- trar of the County, and Mrs. Coals, Goderich, yesterday, when their only daughter, Markin Ferguson, was un- ited in marriage with Mr, James Ar- thur Sutherland sef Toronto, son of the Rev. J. Ca and Mrs. Sutherland of Galstou, Scotland. The bride was given away by her father and looked charniteg, gowned in cream messaline silk with over- dress of lace and wearing the con- ventional veil and, wreath of °ranee lossoms, She also wore the groom's ife, a lovely pendant of pearls and e1idots, The bridesmaid, who ' was Miss Kathleen McAllister' of Teronto„ ore a pretty frock of yellow crepe e chene over yellow silk. The room's gilt to her was a pretty earl pin. IVIr. Cosh of Toronto was ees`thisitYirIra.wing-room was beautifully ecorated with white 'mums and railing smilax and myrtle, and the ridal party stood in a bow window More a bank of ferns and -flowers. he eel:calmly was performed by Rev. merge E. Ross, pastor a 'Knox eitch. After the ceremony a dainty edding luncheon was setved, the Ma- g-rooin beteg a veritable bower of ses. •• Amongst ate gtleAts Was Mrs. Stith- 111nd of -Gals ton Scotland, mother ed upon f,or a _speech, As a final sr number the sehool paper, "Tice Echo'? of was read and at a id minutes to ben I11c Cheating was brought; lo th Now by the singing of sGed save .101 the groom. , • Mr. and 11r. Suthealand Jett on a afternoon trahi on a wealcheig treey, the destination being nt secret, tied on • their turn i will reside in Toren. - The bride's going ,aavay costtnne r138 King," withOut the eheeicteris- tic rest Inc hobs coate .and the ra deei,. a what the first. -'n-yeeteig. to was considered a success 'and the wa stisleas feel their ability 1,0 liele he their own in. a ;program contest hi At }Tome ' -110 the . dos,,..., of the 'coinieg luotitlis.should 01)3705 51(5 esamaimaii. tisedd. • , .eass , • •. lestge c tebtzt • t 1912 was • eonsidered •a groat ewe- Yoltng PeOPle'e OsistieS a sae et King's hitio with large t ofle Oh tiOi Meck and • 'he Calsiton friends of the bride Rgood wishes, Which Tliti . ge tied- wa01 115 • A Good Man Gone. 11 The late S. G. Plummer. Yesterday morning there passed 'away at the home Of his son-halaw, Mr, H. J. Hibbs of Goderich town- ship, one of Huroe's pioneers in ,the person. of Stewart G. Plummer, for many years a resident 'of Clinton and well known Fiore, at the ripe ago of matey eighty-seven years. Mr. Pluming was of Trish deaceet, but he was born in the village of Bolton, Teel County, Hearing of the - abundances of good land to be had in , the "Huron Tract" he came up here in March of 1852, walking the entire distance of one -hundred and twenty: mileo. He took up land on the 13th of Hullett, where there was a settle - meet of Balls, Mannings, Pattersons and other well-knewn families. After living there for sever- al years he came into Clinton for a time but later returned to farming on the 16111 01 Goderich township. In 1880 lie again look up his residence in Clinton and here he remained un- ' tit a few years ago, when he sold his residence here and went to re- oide with his daughter, Mrs. Hibba. For many years he took an active part hi tile Munieipal life of this town aild °coupled a place at the council board for several teems. In religion be was an Anglicas,. being a member of Si,. Paul's church, and for years was warden. .0 man of singular itprightneSS- of character; he ergoyed throughout his Jong lite the high esteem of his fel- lows, .Those who knew him hest were the ones who held him in most re- spect and the name of Stewart Graf- ton Plumlner has always stood for honour and righteousness„ A family of three 50119 and four daughters survive. : Albert of law - ban, Man., Fred of (iodated' town- ship ; Stowel; of Cali:eine11inn. ; Mrs. H. J. Hibbs of Goclerich towti- ship ; Alts. S. L, Scott 'of e'oronto ; Airs. James Bousfield, MacG reggor,. Man. and Mrs. P. W. Kinley of Bea- ito, Man. The funeral will take Mac's ft oar the home of Mr. Hibbs on Friday af- ternoon at two . o'clocik and proceed to Ste Paul's church, Cliaton, where service wiIl be held at tivealhiely, and 'thence to Clinton ;.eluel,grv. Thus one by one are pasaing tee fine old pioneers of Huron. Personals Mr, Pete Counter came up from ' Brantford yesterday and will spend a couple of days arming his Many, friends in town, Mr, R. A. Downs was in town Dix Monday; having accompanied the remains of his brother-in-law, ' the late Henry Smith, item tiroodatoele for interment here, Miss Plo Hine was taken suddenly 111 early B10/1 -da)' Morning and is at' present le a rather serious c0(5 - dittos, IL is hoped that her clIspositetin .may be 11-.)0 short duel, ation, Another of Clinton's OM Boys. Mr. John Jackson. 11r, John Jaekoon came to Cl•intora in the early fifties and has ever sines been a reSifient, lie was long in' active business dnd has been closelY identified With the, early history of • the place. Though aged fourscore years he is enjoying good health and moves about with the vigor of a mari, many years his antler. Of his four sons and one daughter, Councillor Fred, 'I'. Jackson Is the only ono now: settee -Ss A