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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1932-04-07, Page 1The News -Record Est. 1878 WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE CLINTON NEW ERA NO. 2565 -54th YEAR The New 'Era Est. 1866x° CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY. Ai `Offering of Makes a beautiful and last- ing gift. It is an expres- sion of your permanent re- gard for the one to whom it is given. IF YOU CHOOSE IT HERE You will be assured of jew^ elery whose quality is above suspicion. You can give it with confidence that a little wear will not make you ash- anted of your offering. Wb .shall be glad to show you a variety of appropriate gifts priced lower than the quality would warrant. eweke1'1( cd Jeweler and Optometrist ' °r Phone 174w and 174j Foundati. n Garments Of the Modern Trend Of more Importance than ever in the mind of the Smart Woman Entirely New Numbers have been added to our Stock for the Spring Season of 1932 We Carry Nemo, Woolnough and E. T. (French) Lines " CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE " 1 MAY WE HAVE YOUR MEA- SURE FOR YOUR SPRING GARMENTS? Nothing is beyond us in the Clothing line. The best dressed amen hereabouts will back up this statement. Our motto is proper style with a 'guaranteed fitting. The Display of MEN'S SPRING SUITINGS is a fine one, with exclusive patterns Suits at $22.50, $24.50, $27.50 THE MORRISH CLOTHING CO, " A SQUARE DEAL FOR EVERY M AN " ,e. f THE MARKETS Wheat, 55c. Barley, 35e. Oats, 25c. Eggs, 9c to 11c. Butter, 20c to 22e. Buckwheat, 3$c. Live Hogs, $4.25. BEAUTIFUL LILLIES Mr. S. G. Castle has a couple of calla lilies on exhibition in his win- dow this morning which are worth looking. at, The largest one, whi'oh has two lovely blooms and a third coining, is forty-fiVe years old, hav- ing belonlged to his mother, while the other is a five-year-old bulb from the old root. It also has two blooms. They are stately and beau- tiful flowers.. 1.O.O.F. AT -RAMIE The LO.0,1'. annual at-home was held in the lodge rooms on Tuesday evening, when a very pleasant time was spent, There were about one hundred present, the members of the Rebekah Lodge and their hus- bands and the I.0.0.F. members and their wives making a nice little company. Cards were indulged in the forepart of the evening, follow- ed by refreshments, after which those who wished danced for an hour or'So, BACK TO THE FARM Mr. Morley Jordan, who has been assisting in Mr. C. G. Lobb's grocery store for some time, has purchased the farm of Mr, William Brigham, near Londesobro, and takes posses- sion almost at once. Mr. Jordan's cottage, Albert street, is being tak- en in exchange by Mr. Brigham, who will move into Clinton. Mr. Jordan has done farming be- fore and shows his faith in the in- dustry by going into it at a time when prospects are not overly bright but his friends hope he will make a success of it. Mr. and Mrs. Jordan will be missed in Clinton as they are a popular young couple. Mr. Brigham and his daughter -will be welcomed in Clinton. Another Clinton young man who is going back to the land is Mr. Huron Murch, who has taken the Walter Mair farm on the Base Line. DEATH OF MRS. JENNISON After a somewhat prolonged ill- ness the death occurred at about half past ten on Saturday night, April 2nd, of Mrs. Jennison, wife of Mr. Richard Jennison of Isaac street, Clinton. Mrs. Jennison was .born in. Eng- land, her maiden name being Jane Elizabeth Mennen, daughter of the late William Mennell and his wife, Annie Consitt Mennell. One ,brother survives, John Mennell of roxholes, Yorkshire, England, and one sister, Mrs, Annie Richardson of York, England. Mr. and Mrs. Jennison were mar- ried in England and about fifty years ago came to Canada, arriving at Seaforth station, where they were met by the Tatter's uncle, Mr. John Consitt, at whose home they stayed until they got settled in a home of their own. About twenty-one years ago they moved into Clinton and here they have resided ever since, a highly es- teemed couple, having the regard of a large circle of friends. Mrs. Jen- nison was a very kindly and neigh- borly woman, a loving wife and a de- voted mother. For some years her health has been failing and she has had one or two severe illnesses, but until now she raliied, making at least a partial recovery, but this time her strength failed and she did not rally. Mrs. Jennison is survived by her now bereft husband and one son, Thomas Jennison of Swift Current, Sask., three daughters, Mrs. J. T. Watts of Carroll, Man., Mrs. Fred Weir, Swift Current and Mrs.. Ro- bert J. Fisher of Clinton. The funeral took, place on Tues-' day afternoon, service being held at the residence,_ Isaac street, at two o'clock. Rev. T. +G. Farrill, minister of Ontario street 'church, to which she had belonged for many years, conducted the services, assisted by Rev. Dr, Deegan of the Presbyterian church, and Mr. C. S, Hawke, who was an intimate friend of the fam- ily. Mr, Hawke spoke very highly of the character of the deceased Iady. The pallbearers were; 'Messrs. J. T. McKnight, M. Montgomery, Robert Hunter, Alex, Welsh, J. E. McKinley and G. N. Turner.. Interment was made in Clinton <cemetery. ' Those from a distance who were here for the funeral were: Mrs. J, T. Watts, Carroll, Man., Mr. Thomas Consitt and Mr, and Mrs. William Consitt and son, and Mrs, William Coleman, Hensall, and Mr. and Mrsl Joseph Hoed, Kippen. • APRIL 7, 1932 ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED Mas. Mary E. Sampson of Palmer- ston wishes to announce the engage- ment of her daughter, Susie Evelyn, to, Mr. Mervyn Eokmier op Ripley, the marriage to take place quietly the latter part of April. • ASSISTED AT FUNERAL A quartette, consisting of Messrs. G; D. Roberton, Kelso Streets, and W. and Frank Mutch, with Miss Nor- .nia Treleaven as, accompanist, assist-' ed at the funeral service of Harry Snider of Brueefield on Monday. This 'was a brother of Miss Snider, a for- mer organist of the Presbyterian church, Rev. Lir. Dougan took charge of the service. SHOW of those Clinton Township, Tow: S. W. Creamery, News -Record, R. Irwin, •tha ' Bartliff Howson, Rance, Manning, Son, Intyx Fowler, Co., H. Fit J. B ker,` Mustard, Jas. E. Vic. bell, . Glen, John Cantelon, sley,s , MacLeod, Y', Crich, F Weddell? Robe BUNTER--ROMS The marriage of Doris Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Rogers, 106 Dunsnnure Road, Ham- ilton, to Robert Grant Hunter of Alton, I11., son of Il'rrs. Hunter and the late Mr. John Hunter of Clinton, took place in Central Presbyterian church, Hamilton, at four -thirty Sat- urday afternoon, Rev. William Bar- clay and Rev. W. Mcllroy officiated and the wedding music was played by F. Arthur Oliver. Samuel Car- riere of Toronto sang "Shubert'n Serenade." The bride who was given in marriage by her father, wore an exquisite Angelo model in white net, embroidered with white satin ribbon with bugle beads to accent the pat- tern designed in ribbon and, made with high waist and simple moulded bodice. Her veil of white tulle. caught below the ears with orange blossoms, fell in soft folds over the four -yard train embroidered to match the gown which fell from the hips. The maid of honor, Miss Manger Paulin of Hamilton, wore a frock pink net with beruffled skirt an short puff sleeves and graceful sa of blue. With her costume she wo a' piquant hat of pink and bine sli pers. She carried a nosegay of pin sweet peas and forget-me-nots. Th bridesmaids, Miss Mary Brandoi Helen Groom of Hamilton, Mis Haney Wilson and Miss Helen Pid goon of Toronto, were gowned alik in blue net with tiny frills from th waistline, tiny puff sleeves and sash es of pink. They wore blue hat and also carried nosegays of pin sweet peas and forget -,me -lots. The wore old-fashioned lockets an chains, gifts of the brielegroam.' R Alan Young was best man and th ushers 'were Arthur Fedford, Banti ton, Wilfred Grant, Clinton, F. Glen Bailey and Ralph Hawkins, Toronto DONATIONS TO SPRING Following are the names making' donations to the Spring Show: Stanley To p, Goderich Town- ship," Hullett Township, Tuckersmith Township, S. Cooper, Thos. Mc- Millan, M.P., G. Medd, M.P.P., Clinton Creat Simpson Co., Ltd., H. Brundson, Royal Bank, Bank of Montreal, Ne cord, Connell . & Tyndall, Miss win, L. Rousseau, N. W. Trewar CoI. Combe, Clin- ton U.F.O„ B f & Crich, M. D. McTaggart, F Fingland, James Ford, John Ho , W. S. R. Holmes, Col. H. T. Ra Clinton Hardware Co., R. E. Mureh's Grocery, McKnight & Se Clifford Lobb, W. M. Aiken, Dr. Me •e, Wzn, R. Coun- ter, Dr. Fowl Thos. Hawkins, Jr P. Sheppard Miss Wjnnie O'Neil, Jas. Flynn, Fitzsimmons, Frank Powell, Thos. Livingston, A. T. Coop- er, Elite Cafe, B. Levis, Sutter Perdue & Wal George Jenkins, John B. Musts Misses Beattie, J. Cuninghame, J Lovett, D•. Tacker, A. Tyndall, J. Ihovey, L. Heard, Counter Bros., Laughlean, Robt. Welsh, E. Rum Levi Stong, Wha- ley Marquis, H Charlesworth, John Jervis, Ed. Geo. Roberton, M. T. Corless, Medd, Harold_Law, son, Dave Can , N. Lever, A. Wooley, W. D. , Harold Turner, Miss MacDonald,Milton Steep, Lock Cree, 0. 1,, Pai •George Hanley, Frank Murdoch Herbert Crich, Wm. Archibald, I. hf od, Robt. McKen- zie, Wnt. Mille Wim. Yeo, brr. Knight, E. . Glew, A. Mc - Car they, E. W f,• W . McEwen George Elliott, rt Murdock, Dr. Shaw. THE HOME PAPER: LITTLE . LOCALS A lovely day for Clinton Spring Show. We had our usual Week -end storm, but the IittIe winter did not atay long. . Mr, and Mrs. R. Currie have Mir- ed e.v ed back to town, taking the cottage at the corner of Joseph and Orange streets. Prof. A. W. Anderton is supplying. as organist in the North Street Uni- ted church, Goderich, until a per- manent appointment is made. Schools re -opened this week after the Easter vacation, with full staffs and. students eager to do their best in the last lap of the school term. Mrs. C. E. Dougan and Miss' Mary R. Stewart of Clinton assisted in the musical part of the anniversary services at North Street . United church, Goderich, on Sunday. Corless is confined to his home by illness this week but -his friends hope he may soon be a- round again. But he's unable to fake itt the big show today. County Master Ed. Faulder of South Huron L.O.L. will pay an of- ficial visit to Murphy lodge; Clinton, on Friday evening of this week. A socialhour h r will be spent after meeting, 111x. ICarl Wilken, an old Clin boy, who has been a member of staff of the Windsor branch of Bank of Montreal for some ye has been b t transferee d to the Yo and Queen branch, Toronto. AMONG THE -CHURCHES St. Paul's Church DEATH OF MAYOR S. S. COOPED CAME AS STOCK TO CLINTON The news of the death of Mayo S. S. Cooper on Tuesday came as a shock to most citizens, for while it was known that he was in very poor health the seriousness of his condi- tion was not generally known. His disease was not fully comprehended the even by the physicians in attendance and at the beginning of his illness ton he refused to have a doctor. the The late Mr. Cooper was born in the -Queen's County, Ireland, Oct. 28th. ars, 1864,' his parents being the late Jame Cooper oc er nge andh' g p is wife Annie Sloane Cooper. Be tame to Canada when he was about twenty years of age, spending about two years in Goderich working as the trade of building before coming to Clinton, which had since -been his home. Here he ran a planing mill for years, also carrying on his business of contract- ing and building. He built many of the barns in the surrounding com- munity and later took on larger con- tracts. He built the Huron County home, the Clinton postoffice, the Doherty factory 'and some of the largest residences in town, such as the Doherty house, David Cantelon's G. Murdochs, and others. After following this work for a good many years he purchased the Clarendon in- Hotel, which he ran for several years r." as the King Edward, later as the We Hotel Normandie, and after the death of the late I. Rattenbury he bought ay out the Rattenbury house and con - of ducted it as a hotel, turning the NOT. mandie into a picture theatre, offices and apartments. Six years ago he leased the Rattenbury to Mr. Rom - t: sean and has since lived privately. g• Mr. Cooper was a shrewd ,business x- man and during his long business career he accumulated a good deal of n- money and acquired much real es - be tate, owning a couple of score of , buildings, dwellings and business n- places, in town. At the beginning at of this year he told The News -Re- g cord that he had forty-two tenants.' g He then reduced all his rentals ten 11 percent. 1- Mr. Cooper was a man of generous s impulses and many will testify to , al the generosity with which lie has 1 come to the assistance of those in t need at various times. At Christmas c r last year he -was instrumental in' having. a community Christmas tree, malting a generous donation toward the project and putting into it a great deal of energy. In 1.901 Mr. Cooper was married' to Margaret Manna, daughter of Mr. Robert Hanna of Milverton and' niece of the late W. J. Hanna, pro- vincial secretary in the Whitney Government. The assisting• clergy- man en this occasion was the late Rev. T. J. Snowden of Clinton, then bz.Mrs. of Milverton. lverton. _ a Cooper died four years ago while on a visit to their only daughter in California and: was laid in a crypt there, the inten-, tion being to bring her remains to Clinton later. One only daughter is left, Mrs. Percy Ladd of Monrovia, California. Mr. Cooper spent a couple of months with her last fall. Surviving also are four brothers, A. J. Cooper. Goderich; Fred, Pat - tine -min, England; Major W. I=I. Cooper, Pike • Rushall, fleece's Ire- land; Joseph, Shanderry House, Cool - rain, Queen's, Ireland; four sisters (Matilda) Mrs. E. E. Phelps, White Plains, N.Y.; (Emma) Mrs, F. Sehan- d1er, DunIcon, Argyle, Scotland; (Susan) Mrs, E. ICe11y, ICenniitel, Queen's Ireland, and (Mary J.) Mrs. Wm. Dyer, Roskrea, Tipperary, Ire land, Mr. Cooper was serving his second term as mayor at the time of Mid death, having been elected by ac • clamation for this year. He had' been defeated by Col. H. B. Combe for the position itt 1980 and defeated Mr. W. J. Stevenson in 1931, being. unopposed in 1932. blr. Cooper was connected with the Ontario street ;church and was a Liberal in polities, Tire funeral will take place from the Ontario street church on Friday afternoon, the service to commence at half past two. Six ex -mayors rf Clinton will act as pallbearers: Col, Combe, G. D. McTaggart, Dr. Shaw, B. J. Gibbings, Fred Jackson and A. T. Cooper. The flags on the town hall and the postoffice have been flying at half" mast since Tuesday in recognition of he passing of the town's chief exe- utive. Miss Frances B. Hawkins, who is home on furlough from Japan, will address the Sunday school on Sun- day afternoon and will also speak at the evening service. Presbyterian Church Minister's Sunday morning sermon subject: "The Grace of Hope." The Ladies' Auxiliary will meet at the hone of Mrs. Thos. Morgan on Tuesday evening, April 12th, et 8 o'clock, Ontario Street United Church Pastor's morning subject for S day: "Jesus Meets the Tempte Evening: "What Then Shall Have?" Sunday School Anniversary, M 1st. Rev. Kenneth Beaton, B.A., Toronto returns for this occasion. Wesley -Willis United Church Sunday morning sermon subje "Seeing the Invisible." 1 "Playing on a Low String." The Girls' Club will meet at si thirty for supper on Tuesday eve ing in the church hall, supper to followeld by the regular program. Owing to some error it was a nounced on Sunday morning th the W.M.S. Thenkoffering tneetin would be held on Thursday evenin instead of Friday. The meeting wi be held in the lecture room on Fr day evening at eight o'clock, Mis Sybil Courtiee being the speci speaker'. THE MILTTARY BALL The ball given in the town hall on Friday evening last under the arts pices of the Huron Regiment was brilliant affair and was voted one o the best ever held, although the e ening was very unfavorable. ' The hall was very handsomely de corated, regimental colors, flags et bunting, flowers and flowering of plants, malting the old hall quit d gay and festive Iookiitg. And the sh stage, where the orchestra was plac wet -ed, was especially attractive, the p- orchestra bringing along a number k of special decorations. e There were guests present from s London, Stratford, (toderich, 'Wing- s Exeter, Lucan, Hensel). and e Seaforth, but the state of the weath- e er prevented many from attending. All was stormy and disagreeable out- s side, but inside all was brilliantly k gay and carefree. y The reception eemmittee wa.s d composed of Colonel H. B. Combe , and Mrs. Combe, Clinton; Lieut,Col. e A. F. Sturdy and Mrs Sturdy, Gode- l- rich;Lieut.-Gel. H. C. Dunlop and 11'frs. Dunlop, Goderich; Lieut. -Col, W. J. Heaman and Mrs. Heaman, London. R,S.M1. Geo. James, Gode- rich, announced the guests as they arrived. Music for the dancing was fur- nished by Olin Brown's eight -piece orchestra from Stratfozd. Refreshment table. were laid in the council chamber, small tables, accommodating two couples each be- ing. used. These were centred with flowers : and the refreshments were ' dainty t y and well -seined. E. Wendell f did the catering. Altogether it was a most enjoyable event and. visitors from out of town 'expressed high praise .of the arrange- ments rran e- l e g I m its made a and carried out by the 1local committee in charge, al v Council Will Look Into Matt The town council met or Monday evening, all members present with the exception of Mayor Cooper, Reeve Elliott occupied the chaii. el The tax rate was fixed at this meeting at 481-2 mills, a decrease of four mills from last year, and a bylaw was read three times and TOWN TAX RATE REDUCED 41,i MILLS THIS YEAR The wedding breakfast was served at "The Towers," Hamilton.: The bride's mother wore a gown of corn- flower blue silk ninon with darker blue hat and blue slippers. The brides $d'oom's mother was wearing a gown of green lace and georgette, hat in the same shade and beige slippers. Mr. and Mrs, liun"ier will reside in Alton, Ill. The bride wore for .trav- elling a navy blue coat with scarf of blue and d white' and smart blue and white hat and blue slippers. Amn e g the guests. present .at the wedding were Mrs. John Hunter, Wilfred Grant, E. W. M. Paisley and Keith Hamilton of Clinton, • A PECULIAR ANIMAL A very peculiar little animal was discovered by Eldon O'Brien, sen of Mr. Chris. O'Brien, Tuckersntith, one day recently 'in the yard. It had aI body similar to a mole and a tail very much like a muskrat, its hind legs and feet resembling that of a bird and the head was a most inter- esting affair. No eyes or ears or mouth other than a little opening a- bout the size of a pinhead, It was brought to the Agricultural Represen- tative who in turn sent it to Ottawa for identification. GREETS OLD FRIENDS In writing the other day to renew his subscription, which he does as regularly as the ybar conies around, Mr. John Cowan of Richey, Mon- tana, wished on behalf of himself and his wife, Ann Mains Cowan, to be remembered to old friends here. It is pleasant to have former resi- dents w s keep the old locality a try and its inhabitants in mind, even though) e many miles of distance and many t years of absence divide. The News- 0 Record feels sure Mr. and Mrs. Cowan's old friends wish them con- tinued good •health, andood fartun er of Street Improvement passed setting the amount to be lev- ied at $40,740. The rate is divided as follows: county rate, 6 mills, town 161-2, schools 17 mills and deben, tures 9 mills. The estimates of the Public School amounted to $10,665 which ie reduc- ed by balance, grants, etc., to an act- uaI need of $8,200. The Collegiate estimate for salaries and all expen- ses was $19,894, being reduced by grants, etc., to $5,800. So that the actual cost of the schools this year is $14,000. On notion of Councillors Crich and Livermore the assessment taken last autumn was taken as a basis for levying the rate. Chairman Crich reported that he had looked into the matter of a walk or a crossing to accommodate Mr. VanlIorne and recommended that a crossing be built from Mr. Van- Horne's walk to the roadway and al- so from the roadway to the walk on. the opposite side sof the street. On motion of Councillors Paisley and Langford the. street committee was empowered to act as it saw fit as soon as Weather conditions permit. Councillor Paisley addressed the council on the matter of street im— provement. provement. Ile said he thought something permanent • ought to be, orke d out, that the money expend - d on the back streets seemed to be hat much thrown away each year. then members agreed and the coun g e. • (Continued en page 4)