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CLINTON NEWS -RECORD THURSDAY, NOVEMBER. 3, 194e
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Clinton news -Record
THE CLINTON' NEW ERA Established 1865 THE C'LINTON NEWS -RECORD litttabtlshad 1;i1"iil
Amalgamated 1924
An Independent Newspaper, devoted to the Interests of the Town of Clinton and Stile iUndtn i7lati'tct
Population, 2,500; Trading Area, 10,000; Sworn Clrcrrlation, 1,908; hate, ,03 per ihie
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Published EVERY THURSDAY at CLINTON, j. Ontario, Canada, in, the Heart of Huron County
R. S. ATKEY, Editor 1 A. L. COLQIThXOUN, Plaint Manager
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Clinton Old Home' Week, Saturday Wednesday, August 5 - 9, 1950' 5
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1949
Building ,Our County History
Since The ' NEWS -RECORD commenced
the publication of "Historical Sketches of, the
County of Huron" more than three months
ago, theme has been a surprisingly large amount
of interest exhibited by our readers in this
This fact, toegther, with the interest shown
in other erticles of an historical or semis
historical nature, convinces us that many re-
siding in this County are historically -minded.
We consider such an attitude an excellent one,
`As far as we can learn, Huuron. County's
new iilstoric Committee, appointed by the
County Council has something in mind along
the -lines of preserving local history through
the operation of a travelling museum, and
adding to this museum when oppos'tunity crises,
In any case, this Committee suggests that.'
any person in the County, poesesslanii articles
or documents of historical :value, be requested
to retain them for the use of the Committee.
It also 'promises that the County exhibits, when
gathered—together, will be digplayed through-
out the County from time to time.
So far, so good. The idea is an oxeellent
one; but. we feel that it should be expanded
within' Huron ,County under the direetion of.
Huron -County residents Surely, the County
Museum plan can be worked 'out successfully
without reference—other than friendly advice—
to governmental authorities.
- Assessment of Land
THE TOWN OF CLINTON is one of the
few municipalities in the County of Huron
which have not, or are about to adopt, the
new county assessment equalization plan. After
persuing the changes effected in Clinton, as
reported in The NEWS -RECORD, The Signal -
Star comments editorially on the fact the in-
crease in assessment or land has not kept
pace, even fractionally, with that on buildings,
and wonders why. Says The S -S:
"The assessment now made totals $1,628,232,
compared with $1,067,475, last year's total. This
is an increase of nearly 54 per cent. The lend
assessment is almost the same as last year,
$171,680 as against $168,940. On buildings the
new assessment is $1,827,075, compared with
$802,640 in 1948, an increase of 65 per cent.
Business assessment is increased 35 per cent.
"There has been considerable building in
Clinton since the war, though of course noth-
ing like 65 per cent. of the previous building
In the town, and the building that has been
going on should and no doubt does increase
lend values throughout the town. However,
while under the new assessment land is valued
and Buildings
at practically the same figures as before, the
building assessment is up 65 per cent.
"This is not the way to encourage meter -
prise. Presumably it is in accordance with
the law, and if it is the law should be chang-
ed. Anything that is taxed tends to disappear
with the exception of land, which of course
remains whether it is taxed or not. Windows
once were taxed; people did without windows
as far as they could. When trees once upon
a time were taxed they were cut down. At
the present time radio sets are taxed, creating
a tendency to dodge the tax. Houses, stores
and other buildings cannot be hidden, so they
come under the law that taxes everything in
sight. It is not a good law. Land assessment
should at least keep pace with building
assessment."
The NEWS -RECORD is Inclined to agree
with The Signal -Star that the discrepancy
appears altogether too great and something
should be done about it, although we have no
criticism to offer the Assessor if he was fol-
lowing the rules laid down when he made
the assessments.
Christmas Shopping Prospects
MADE UP YOUR Christmas shopping list
yet?, asks The Financial Post. Here's a chance
—and a warning—to get started; a guide to
what you may expect.
With only so many shopping days to go
till Christmas (there ,are now only 43), The
Financial Post took stock of shopping prospects
and found: (1) Supplies and variety in goods
up on last year; (2) More imported goods
available; (3) Bigger range and quantities in
Canadian -made goods; (4) Prices practically
unchanged from lest year; some leveling 'off.
Another bumper year at the retail count-
ers seems practically assured as sales continue
to gain over last year. First eight months of
1949 retail sales showed an increase of seven
per cent: over 1948 and Up to October 15
weekly figure's for 'department store sales for
all Canada fell short of the previous year in
only three weeks. When sales are this good
they usually Continue to be good right up to
Christmas, states one retailer.
And may The NEWS -RECORD add an age-
old word of advice: "Do your Christmas shop-
ping early!"
Editorial Comment .. .
THOUGHT FOR TO -DAY — Practical
politics consists in ignoring facts.
r Only forty-three more shopping days
until Christmas!
Clinton's first snow of the season Monday
evening lasted only overnight. it was a' very
light fall, however,
Hallowe'en has come and gone but the
spirit of .All HalIow's Eve seems to go on
forever. But we don't think the "young 'uns"
of to -day perpetrate- as much "damage" as
we used to do.
The Progressive Conservative Party' may
be down, following its severe defeat at • the
polls last June, but recent events indicate
that it is far from dead. After the Federal
Progressive Conservatives had recaptured the
Toronto Greenwood riding last week by a
greatly increased margin, now along comes
the Provincial party on Monday with a major-
ity of close to 2,700. These two victories
should give the PC Party renewed confidence
in the future. And Canada badly needs the
party of Sir John A. Macdonald!
IN OUR !Moil d,' Howls Int
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RR1oo.,d by New Bra sslorprroso
"1 mope you'll excuse Ed. -I think he STUDIES 400 hard!".
From Our Early Files
25 Years Ago
THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD
Thursday. November 6, 1924 •
Among the prize winners at
the Huron County Fruit Show
held in Clinton yesterday were:
George Laithwaite, Orval Rap-
son, I. Rapson, R. R. Sloan, R.
H. Revell. Kenneth Cameron,
James Stirling, C. B. Middleton,
T. Fraser,' James Medd, J. W.
Salkeld, S, Stothers, A. W. P.
Smith. A. Fulton, F. Lawlor,
Albert Robertson. At the close
of the show the apples were auc-
tioned off by George H. Elliott.
Dodd-Little—At the Methodist
parsonage, Seaforth, on Tuesday,
October 28, 1924, by Rcev. R.
'Fulton Irwin, Mrs. E- 1 Little
to Isaac Hodges Dodd.
Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Coates have
Seek Lower Speeds
In Local School Zone
Clinton Public School Board,
al, its October meeting, requested
Clinton Town Council to forward
a letter to the Ontario Depart-
ment of Highways requesting
that efforts be made to have
speeds reduced in the Clinton
school zone.
One result has been the instaI-
lation of a large black -and -white
sign on the south side of Huron
Street, a considerable distance
west of the school, bearing the
admonition: "School — Drive
Slowly."
Principal G. Ii. Jefferson re-
ported that 381 students were en-
rolled, with an average attend-
ance of 336 or 95.26 per cent.
Enrolment is about 40 greater
than a year ago, with one extra
room.
here in 1875, and it is claimed
for it that its operations give
general satisfaction, both in point
of increasing efficiency and de-
creasing expenditure. The Board
originally
consisted of five mem-
bers, but now consists of 'eight,
John Doig was the first Chair-
man, and still retains the posi-
tion: the' other members for the
present year being Ge or g e
Sproat (secretary -treasurer), John
Wood, Robert Brett, Samuel!
Wallace, George Dobson, Robert
Peacock, and James McEwing.
There were $7,185.40 expended
in 187$ In the cause of locale
school instruction.
First School 1840
Historical Sketches of the County of Huron The present condition marks a
fafft h time
from Page One)
property, $118,550; and of tax-
able income, $500—a total of
$2,062,135. The population (as-
sessor's return) is oply set down
at 3,048 (1879), thought it was
3,699 in 1871, ccording to census
returns, and it is the conviction
of everyone that the increase in
population since then has been
et lent material. The number of
ratepayers (resident) is 718, and
the number of domestic animals
reported is 3,532 sheep,' 1,160
pigs, and 1,491 horses — all of
course below the real figures.
Financially Good
Financially, the corporation of
Tuckersmith .is undoubtedly in there are $17,682 — proceeds of
the best shape of any municipal- principal and interest from M.L.F.
ity in the County, while, corn- surplus—invested in first mort-
meroially, it possesses facilities gages on real estate, the interest
at least second to none, halving of which, $1,400, is applied in
Seaferth and Clinton partly perpetuity toward the aid of pub -
within its limits, with all their lie' schools,
attendant advantages, includieg "Township Board" System
those of the railways, while at And here it occurs to us that
Henan,. Kippen and Brumfield, in Tuckersmlth, the "Township
on the west boundary, are stations Board" system is in operation. It
of the London, Huron end Bruce. is the only township in the
To this latter road Tucker- county where such is the case,
smith .gave a bonus of $10,000. and the only one in the Province
Trus sum, less amount accumulate with the exceptioe of Enniskil-
ed in sinking fund of $500 yearly len, in Lambton County, and
since the organization of the rail- Macaulay, in the NLuslsoka Dist -
way, is the only liability; while riot. The system was adopted
wonderful contrast with the state
o airs s t e t me the first
school in the township was erect-
ed, about 1840, on Lot 8, London
Road Survey. Robert Bell, from
Stirlingshire, Scotland, who set-
tled on the London Road in 1836,
was the chief builder 'of the
school, as well as its chief sup-
porter for some years, till the
opeartion of the Harrison-Hincks
School Acts of 1842-44. There
were, even prior to 1836, quite a
large number of settlers on both
sides of the London Road; but
as they were scattered, and as
none but those located near the
school were pleased with its sit- i
uation, and further, as contribu-
tions toward its support were 1
entirely voluntary it was corres-
pondingly difficult to obtain
funds.
evening service at Holmesvi.le Erie Little, Jessie Mitchell, Eve
Stevenson, Maud Turner, Hattie
Trick, E. Underhill, Mrs. W.
Copp, Mrs. 0. Deacon, Mrs, C.
Phillips, Israel Taylor, also a
former Clintonian is the teacher.
Work is being carried on this
week at the Telephone Office
where a larger switchboard is in
process of construction: This will
enable better service to be given
to the Clinton patrons.
Markets were: Wheat (new),
95c to 97c; oats (old), 40o; oats
new), 34c to 35c; barley, 50c to
ttle; peas, 80c .to' 83c; eggs, 23c
to 24c; butter, 21c to 22c; , hogs,
$7.50; potatoes, 30c,
1V1iss Emma Levis. • and Mrs.
Junor are visiting relatives in
Brussels.
Thomas Jackson, Jr., has gone
to Toronto on a business trip.
Barry Twitchell spent Thanks-
giving with Charlie Kerr, Till -
on Sunday.
George Pearson has gone to
Toronto to further his musical
studies at the Conservatory,
tionacn\the Bank oftVIontr akin
Guelph.
A cement sidewalk is being
built down by the 'side of Bart-
liff's restaurant.
The farmers of this district
really appreciate the wonderful
weather we have past while. It has enjoying
them get all the odd and ends
cleaned' up before winter really
sets in. ,
Several Clinton young ladies
have formed a Bible Class at As-
kin St, Methodist Church,Lon-
don. Included are Misses Clara
Alexander, Marie Campbell,
Margaret Garter, Ida Cornish,
Leila Ford, Christie Ford, Lottie
Foster, Anna Foster, E. Jenkins, sonburg, formerly of Clinton:
taken the apartment over Count-
er's Jewellery store: Mr, Ramras
has moved from Albert St. to
"The Wigwam," Huron St., the
old Mounteastle home; Mr. and
Mrs. John Aitken have moved in-
to the house recently vacated by
Mrs. Long. 1
This week the Bank of Mont -1
real purchased the McIlsons I
Bank, although the actual trans-
fer will not take place till Jan-
uary 1. However this sale will
in no way effect the staff of the
local branch and H. R. Sharpe will
continue as manager here.
Murphy Lodg'eecelebrated Guy
Fox day last evening by enjoying 1
a duck supper. This was a stag
party and only members were
present.
Markets were: Wheat, $1.80;
peas, $1.50; oats, 50c; barley. 85c;
buckwheat, 80c; butter, 32c to
3Sc; eggs, 38c to 50c; live hogs,
39.50.
The firemen had a call to Miss
M. Moore's property on. Batten -
bury St. E. cm Saturday afternoon.
!Fire had broken out in the ever-
! green trees at the side and with
!such a strong wind it was feared
,that the house might be endang-
Iered. However no property dam-
age , was done. The fire was
'started by some small boys play-
ing with matches.
George Jenkins purchased a
number of feeder cattle when he
was in the west recently. These
have now arrived in town and
Mr. Jenkins plans to sell them
in a short time.
Mrs. Frank Hovey, Mrs. N. Her-
man, Mrs. A. J. Holloway and
Mrs. W. Herman were in charge
of the Ladies' Guild meeting of
St. Paul's Anglican Church.
' Misses Eleanor McKinley and
Esther Trewartha were the dele-
gates of the Wesley Young Peo-
ple's League at the convention
in Dungannon.
40 Years Ago
THE CLINTON NEW ERA
Thursday, Nos -ember 4, 1909
G. L. Gibbs Clinton's new
grocery merchant. has rented
Mrs. J. C. Townsend's house.
Clinton C.I. basketball team
were defeated by Goderich C.I.
team. Clinton players were:
Courtice and Mitchell, backs;
Rance, centre; Stewart, left
wing; Wiseman, right wing.
A. T. Cooper had charge of the
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It Takes More Than
Farming to Make a
Farm Successful
As a farmer, you may have
seen one man steadily improve
his farm while a neighbor, though
starting in much the same cir-
cumstances, can never afford it,
in many cases, the difference lies
more in financing then farming.
Many successful farmers fol-
low one simple rule to finance
improvements. They know that
keeping too much cash around
leads to easy spending. So, as
soon as they receive payment for
produce, they set part of it aside
u a special savings account at
the Bank of Montreal. Then they
ust "forget" they have this
money until they need it to fin-
ance bigger and better crops,
more livestock, or labor-saving
equipment.
You, too, can boost your, profits
by saving regularly at the B of
M. Mr. William H. Robinson,
branch manager at Clinton, in-
vites you to drop in now and
open your special account for
farm -progress financing. While
you are in, ask for a copy of our
Farm Account Book. It will help
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TONIGHT WE'RE TO BE. INITIArEo INTO
THE BEET1-IAEN OF THE COAST;!
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" Ieot vire forget!"
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Remembrance Day
Ft is our earnest hope that the public in general
will realise that this day is set apart for thinking rever-
ently of those of our sons and daughters who, by sea,
land and air, laid down their lives for King and Country
in two world conflicts.
'Phis holiday is not for the purpose of recreation
but that we may have time to gather with our veterans,
both to thank God for the salvation He wrought in the
past, 'to pray for His continued protection in the future,
and to stand awhile in silence with our companions in
memory of those who paid 'the supreme sacrifice.
Let every member of the community be present
on this occasion, Friday, November 11, at 10 a.m.
in the Town Hall.
A. C. HULL, C.O., RCAF Station, Clinton
ROBERT Y. HATTIN, Mayor
W. N. COUNTER, President, Chamber of Commerce
HUGH R. HAWKINS, President, Canadian Legion
RONALD M. P. BULTEEL, Chaplain, Canadian Legion
MRS. ALEX INKLEY, President, Ladies' Auxiliary,
Canadian Legion
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Lest You Forget
We again have our Exclusive
CHRISTMAS CARDS
As usual they are the most outstanding values,
and ready for your inspection,
12 for 25c; 12 for 45c; 18 for 49c
ALSO
Special Greeting Cards
from your own negatives, mounted and with envelopes
2 lines — 1.09 doz. and 1.49 doz.
W* S. a. HOLMES
Your Rexali Store
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WATCHES
For Christmas
We invite you to see our stock of fine new
watches now. For that special Some-
body choose a watch or gift of jewel-
lery now. Our Lay -Away Plan will
keep it until Christmas and you may
make payments as you wish on it
until then.
There is no finer or more treasured gift
than. jewellery. Visit our store often,
and see the new lines that are arriving.
W. N. Counter
Counter's for Finer Jewellery for Over Half a Century
in Huron County,
Speca1
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