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The Clinton News Record, 1933-08-10, Page 1me News -Record Est. 1678 WITH WHICH IS INCORPORAT ED THE CLINTON NO. 5335 -55th YEAR NEW ERA, The New Era Est. 180 CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 10,. 1933 THE HOME PAPE Md! SELL US YOUR "OLD GOLD" AU discarded gold jewellery, watches, spectacle frames, etc., are best worth Cash here.. • Do not delay: we give bs cash Prices. GET OUR QUOTATIONS We Will Sufi liour `old Sold ell ar Headquarters for Watch and Jewelery Repairs Jeweler and Optometrist Phone 174w and 1743 AT ALF ORIGINAL PRICES Foundation Garments in Com- binations, Girdles and Corset styles. Special Sale of Odd Sizes and discontinued numbers Clearing at Half Price Light Weight, Short Sleeve Woolen Sweaters In a variety of sizes, styles and shades at Half Price Summer Dresses A Limited Number only remain- ing, on our Racks. Clearing at Half Price Children's Dimity Bloomers Sizes 2 to 8 year on Sale at 2 pair for 25c. ! " CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE " TIIE TOWN COUNCIL Mayor Trewartha was in the chair and all the councillors were present and Cleric Manning read the minutes of the previous meetings which were adopted. A communication from the county to the effect that the county rates for the town of Clinton were as fol- lows: Population, 1848, acreage, 903;• equalized value county purposes, $769,470.00; general county rate, 34.5 mills, $2,923.99; Highway rate, 1.5 milles, $923.36; Provincial High- way rate, 1 mill, $769.47; Total, $4,616.82. A copy of a letter from Dr. Berry to the Public Utilities Commission was read and/discussed. The letter dealt with the'matter of necessity of a new pump for Clinton. The flow is not enough from the other wells and something should be done re, garding the well under discussion. An effort might be made to obtain a new well with softer water. A. new well was advised. Councillor Paisley thought that the old pump might be repaired for use in emergency. Reeve Elliott thought that this suggestion should be adopted, because we have reached the peak load of the sum, mer. Moved by Councillor Holmes and Seconded by Councillor InIcley that this council is in favour of a second pump for the • well which has been under discussion. We suggest that the old pump be put in working order tobe used as an auxiliary to the new pump if it should have to be raised. The emotion was carried. Al petition from Morgan Agnew asking if the band could exchange concerts with C.N.R., band of Strat- ford, and permission to rope off the street by_the post office for a dance loor. Motion made by Councillor inkley and seconded by Councillor Walker, that band allowed to ex - }lenge programmes with the C.N.Rs THE MARKETS Wheat, 70c. Barley, 40c. Buckwheat, •40c, • Oats, 38c. Eggs, 8c to 14e. Butter, 17c to 18c. Live Hogs, $5.75. DIRECTOR OF GRAIN 'SHOW Mr•. S. J. Latta, formerly of Clin, ton and one of the distinguished sons of Huron County is a director of pub- licity for the Grain Exhibition which is being held in Regina. Mr. Latta was a school teacher in his youth but went to Saskatchewan in 1905 and settled on a homestead. He repres. ented Lost Mountain in the Saskat- chewan Legislature for number of years and has held the portfolios of Highways, 'Education and Provincial Secretary. THE JENKINS RE -UNION On Monday of this week at Ball's Flats there was held a reunion of the Jenkin's family. Many came for lunch, but all en- joyed the sumptuous supper. In the afternoon swimmers cooled themselves in the inviting waters of the Maitland River. Later a lively game of soft ball• was indulged in. The guessing contest was won by Mildred Bell. The junior members of the family found much sport in a peanut scramble. It was decided to have the next an- nual nnual reunion in the same place on the first Wednesday of August. Of- ficials elected for the coming year were: President, Mr. T. R. Jenkins; Secretary, Miss Laura Snell; Con- vener of sports committee, Mrs. H. W. Charlesworth; Convener of lunch committee, Mrs. Wes. Stevens, Members of the family were pre- sent from Toronto, Weyburn, Sask., Goderich, Clinton, Blyth, Simcoe, Walkervilie and Londesboro. Among those who enjoyed the pleasures of the day were the oldest representa, tives of the Ilan, namely, Mr. Giles Jenkins, Goderich, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fegris Blyth. Members of the family are all an- ticipating a happy reunion next year. street in front of the post office for the rest o the program and dance. The motion was carried. Councillor Cook of the Park com, mittee reported that the grass had been cut in the parks. Councillor Inkley gave the report of the cemetery committee. He re- ported that the work was nearly com- pleted. It would be done before De- coration Sunday. The gates will be open for all who wish to see how well the work has been carried on. Coun, cillor Inkley wished to thank the council and corporation for their co-operation. He stated that he had had favourable reports from those who had been interested in the work. Councillor Holmes of the Property Committee reported that the trees in front of the library might be trimmed where they interfere with vision from the windows. Councillor Inkley reported that Chief Stong had trimmed them re- cently. of gravel if anything were' needed. Reeve Elliott said he had taken the County Engineer over Ratten- bury Street and that he advised leav- ing it alone until spring and nature would settle it. Councillor Paisley then read the report of the Finance committee. Street Committee Paysheet . $291.10 S. J. Andrews, grate, tile220:40 P. Dixon, cutting trees 2.50 W. J. Elliott, labor, etc. 56.73 L. Cree, slabs 4.50 H. Trewartha, 1357 yds stone 133.41 3. B. Lavis, trucking stone309.20 W. J. Holman, crushing stone 502.95 Electric Light Account P. U. Com., street lighting159.70. Property Account P. U. Com., light, town hall. 5.45 P. U. Com., light, rest room. 1.00 Mrs. Brown, care rest room. 2,00 H. Brunsdon, 2 cords rails4.50 , D. E. Closet Account A. Fulford, salary 65.00_ Cemetery Account M. McEwan, salary 116.68 J. A. Ford and Son, seed.... x1.00 J. C. Proctor, sharpening lawn mowers . 2.00 Mall & Zapfe, material, etc2.85 Salaries Account R. Manning, salary 58.33 L. Stong, salary 70.83 L. Siong, colletcing taxes 50.00 E. Grealis, salary 58.33 Fire and Water Account G. Hanley, gasoline 1.08 232;50 Councillor Livermore of the street committee reported that the work which is being done on Rattenbury street, east, was practically finished. Mr. Riley had told him that there are a few hollow spots in the road. Councillor Livermore. thought these could be remedied by the use of the grader. William street is ready foil the tarvia. Finances are badly hit or more work could be done on the. streets. A catch basin on Mary street in front of L. Gree"s was re- paired to catch the overflow. Reeve Elliott , reported that there were 1291-2 yards of gravel placed on Albert street, known as Vinegar Hill. Councillor Holmes suggested that the man with the stone crusher crush'some stone and store it behind the town hall as it is probable it will be needed to finish William street properly. Reeve Elliott objected to the suggestion regarding the stone as he thinks we have enough stone. Firemen's salary Park Account L. Hunter and team R. Gree and team Insurance Account Royal Insurance Co. Fire hall 10.70 Toronto General Ins. Co. .... 90.00 Grants Aecount P U. Com., light and X -Ray Hospital Charity Account E. Grealis, meals, paid for family . ...... .."......, 1.50. Incidental Account C.N.R. System, rent stock scales 5.00 Bell Telephone Co. 9.82 Typewriting . . 1.50 Stationery Account G. E. Hall, printing Municipal World, forms, etc. W. D. Fair, books, etc. Stamps . RECEIPTS L. STONIG- 'Market Scales . ..: $5.90 Dog Tax . .. 10.00. Building Permits .. 2.00 Licenses . 20.00 M. McElWL N Sal'e of lots . $10.00 Work . . 26.50 Care in Perp 25.00 61.50 band, Stratford, and the use of the Councillor Paisley suggested the use E, Grealis, stock scales .... 15.20 3.50 4.50 CLINTON WOIVIAN INJURED Mrs. N. Mcllveen who was motor., ing with her sister and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. McBride of Es- sex was injured when the ear struck a threshing machine. There had been a slight fall of rain nand the thr s h - ng outfit did not .have lights. Mrs. McBride and Mrs. Mcllveen are in the Memorial Hospital, S� t.Thomas, roe suffering from cuts an'shock. d WESLEY-WILLIS S. S. PICNIC The annual picnic of the Wesley, Willis Sunday School was held in Bayfield on August.2rid. The picnic was a huge success from the time of departure in the morning until the breaking up after supper. The peo- ple put all their enthusiasm and co- operation together to help make it one of the best picnics ever held by that' congregation. The list e£ the prize winners for the races is as fol- lows: Primary girls, 6 and under, H. Miller, Clara Nediger, Eileen Sutter; primary boys, 8 and under, Roy Steep, Geo. Holland,. Alvin Wise; junior boys, 8 to 10, K. Miller, Doug. Holland, Tom Leppington; girls, 8 to 10, F. Cooper, Jean McDougall, Mary Cosens; boys, 12, Tom Steep, Jack Holland, Frank McEwen; girls 12, Eleanor Cosens; clothespin race, Tom Steep, Jaik Holland, Frank Mc, Ewen; ladies' graceful walking, Miss Cunninghame, Mrs. Cliff Holland, Mrs, C. W. Cosens; girls 4 -legged race, Norma Gook, Kathleen Cuning- hame and Evelyn Lever. Miss Florence Cuninghame won the ladies "t no" walking race. The prize was a market basket. Miss Cuninghame was as pleased over prize as the children were over their prizes. The teachers and officers race was entered into very heartily by every member of the Staff -Mr. W. H. Hellyar, Miss P. Cuninghame, Mrs. Garnet Cornish and Mrs. Norman Holland. The music race was won by Helen Nediger and J. A. Sutter and Mrs. Bert Wise and Norman Holland. A ball game was the next item on the program. Two captains chose sides of both boys and girls and a hilarious time was had by all. 47.62 OHILD SE'E'S FIRST RAIN A report from Regina states a three-year-old child in Southern Saskatchewan experienced the sight of falling rain a few clays ago, fox the first time in her three years. The child cried -.Daddy, take e me home, quick: someone is throwing water on me." The story is vouched Hon. Bryant,nester for bythe G. 112r of Public Works. .Although we all know that parts of Saskatchewan have been without ram for long per- iods, the fact was not driven home until we saw the article. The' rain may • have terrified the child but the grown-ups welcomed it. DEATH OF MRS. LIVERMORE Mrs, Joseph Livermore died on Tuesday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Minnie Bezeau, in Lon- don. The deceased who was former, ly Martha Townsend was in her 90th year. Mrs. Livermore was a respect- ed citizen of Clinton for many years, having come to Canada with her hus- band 60 years ago, from Sawston, England. Mr. and Mrs. Livermore settled on a farm near Londesboro. They moved into Clinton about 40 years ago. Mr. Livermore died in 1902 and Mrs. Livermore lived here until 1929 when she went to live with her daughter in London. The deceased lady underwent a very ser- ious operation seven years ago and she never fully recovered from the shock. Mrs. Livermore was a .,nem, ber of the Wesley Methodist church and later of the Wesley -Willis Uni- ted church She leaves a large family to mourn their loss, seven daughters and three sons, 52 grandchildren and 20 great-gra'ndchildren, Fred and James Livermore of Clinton and W. T. Livermore of Dundalk; Daniel, killed in 1921 while working on Wel- land Canal; •Sarah, the late Mrs. J. Sloman; Mrs. M•dLeaen, of Toronto • Mrs. Fawcett, of Blyth; Robert Shephard, London; Mrs. Minnie Bez, eau, London; Mrs. A. D. Spen- Mrs. Robert Shephard and Mrs. Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. John Leith 37.00 8.18 12.80 8.00 37.90 I BOWLING NOTES A local jitney was played at the Clinton Bowling Club on Tuesday night. There were not very many present and nothing spectacular hap- pened. The prizes were won as :foil lows; lst, r . Pme • 2nd, Mr. John Wiseman; 3rd, Mr. Frank Bawden; 4th, Mr. J. E. (Cap) Cook. From now on the local jitney will be held on Monday evening. SPECIAL STAMP TO BE ISSUED Official notification has been re, ceived from Ottawa that the special stamp, commemorating the centen- ary of the departure of the Royal William, the first steamer to cross the Atlantic, will be ready for sale on August 18th. The Royal William set out from Picton, N.S., Aug. 17, 1833. In cele- brating this event Canada is showing the recognition given her in deep sea trade and commerce. The Royal William took 21 days to cross the Atlantic. The increas- ing popularity of steam navigation after this feat, meant the death - knell to the sailing vessel. The "Windjammer" lost favor. The flour, ishing industry of the Maritimes, ship building, became history. There are ruins of many famous ship yards along the costs of Nova Scotia, where in the prosperous days before the ad- vent cf the Royal William, many stalwart sailing vessels were launch- ed to figure in the romance of the seven seas. BAPTIST S. SCHOOL PICNIC The Baptist congregation and Sun- day School held their annual picnic in Harbor Park, Goderich, Saturday. The S. S. kiddies were taken over in the large truck, others using their cars for the trip. During the after- noon a program of sports events were carried out. The races and winners were as follows: Primary: Boys' race, Willie Reihll, Frank Grealis; girls, Ora. Grealis, Betty McEwen; junior classes: boys. Lloyd Butler, Frank Cook; girls, Margaret Cruickshanks, Audrey But- ler; graded classes: girls, Stella Brown, Dolores Brown; boys, Jack Butler, Bob Cook; women's race, Mrs. Pickett, Mr's. Butler, Miss For, rest; minute race, walking, Mrs. Stewart, Olive Pickett; slipper kick, ing contest, girls, Olive Pickett, Audrey Butler; boys, Lloyd Butler, Bob Gook; ladies, Miss Forrest; most graceful walking, Mrs. Butler, Mrs, Sherman. Upward of 50 sat clown to a bountiful supper. After a quiet evening at the park the party arriv- ed home at 9 o'clock, everybody tired but happy. The funeral was held on Thursday afternoon from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herb. Castle, Victoria street, to Clinton cemetery. Theo Rev. A. A. Holmes, assisted by .Mr. C. ,S. Hawke, conducted the service. Mrs. H. Fitzsimons and Mrs. M. T. Corless rendered a beautiful duet. The floral wreaths were many and beautiful and revealed the esteem in which Mrs. Livermore was held by the citizens of Clinton. The pallbearers were six grand- sons 'of ,the deceased, Greg. Leith, Fred Fawcett, Clifford Castle, and Percy, Ernest and John Liver- more. The funeral was largely at- tended, many coming from out of town to attend the service: Mr. and Mrs. Ibobtert Shephard and Mrs. Bezeau, London; Mrs. Alex. Cuthbert Mrs. E. ,Lockyar and Fred Fawsett, Toronti; Mr. and Mrs. John Leith and Greg. Leith, Lucknow; Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Livermore and 'son, ,Roy of Dundalk; Mrs. Fawcett and Miss Gladys Fawcett, Blyth; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Green, Teeswater; Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Livermore, Aylmer; Clifford Castle, Harriston; Clarence Livermore, Tara; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Livermore, (Stratford and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sloman and daughter Iso, bel, London. ' CLINTON LOSES TO MITCHELL AMONG TILE f lf:i.IltCIIES The unkn nerviecs of the Presby- terian, Weelcy-,Willis and Ontarrq ,Street villi be held next Sunday in Ontario Street March, Rev, P. G. FarriJl, 1°rI. t., I,,IJ., vrill preach. CLINTON MILL INJURED ONTARIO STREET W. M. S The regular monthly meeting of the Ontario' Street W. M. S. was held on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. George Shipley, presided in her usual cap- able manner. It was a particularly interesting meeting. Mrs. Farnham gave a very clever interpretation of the chapter from the study book. De- votional exc 'cises were conducted by Mrs. Hiles, Mrs. Beaton, Mrs. Miltor Virfltse, Mrs. Murdock, Sr., and Miss Edith Cornish. Miss Elva Wiltse sang a very beau, tiful solo. Mrs. Doan of Essex whose husband, the Rev. A. E. Doan. was pastor in Ontario Street, a few years ago, gave a very interesting talk along Missionary lines. MMINTOSH-HAUGH The marriage was solemnized Tues- day morning at 10 aan. in Brucefield United Church, of Anna May, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Haugh, of Brucefield, to W. John McIntosh, M. A., son of Mrs. and the late Mr. Janes McIntosh of Seaforth. Rev. R. McCleary, of Metropolitan United Church, Toronto, officiated. The church was beautifully decorated with ferns and Sumner flowers for thr. nccasion. The bride, who was giver away by her father, wore a white san crepe gown fashioned on tight fitting lines and tailored jacket, white felt hat and white accessories. She carried a bouquet of Wiliimere roses, lily -.of -the -valley and Swanson - la. Miss Hazel. Haugh of Toronto, was her sister's bridesmaid wearing a similar gown of "pink san crepe with white accessories and carrying Sweetheart roses and gypsophilia, Little Ruth Hess, cousin of the bride, made a dainty flower girl in green organdie, carrying rosebuds. David McIntosh was best man. Wallace Haugh and James McIntosh were ushers. The bride entered the church to the strains of the wedding march played by Mrs. W. A. McLaren, and during the signing of the register W. A. McLaren sang "I Love You Truly." A wedding reception was held at the home of the bride's par-. ents where the guests numbering seventy-five were received by the bride's mother, who wore blue figur- ed chiffon with hat to match, and e corsage of pink roses, and the bride, groom's mother wore black printed crepe with a corsage of roses -After the wedding breakfast Mr. and Mrs. McIntosh left for. Lake Sincoe dis- trict. On their return they will re- side in Toronto. Miss itch Garbett of Clinton was injured in Godrn"eh on Sat- urday urday night when she was crossing from the Square Park to the street. The car, driven by- Palmer yPalmer Bundy of Detroit, a summer camper on the Blue Water Highway, struck Miss Cancott and she wan - thrown against one of the headlights_ Miss Carbett received head and arnr injuries. Her condition is reported as fair. The driver was not held. The Wearwell nine suffered their CLINTON WINS FROM SEAFORTH first defeat on Friday evening When Seventeen -four was the tale of the Mitchell nine came over and piled up first of the play -toffs in the Huron a score of 20 runs to the knitter's 11 League softball battle staged on the The only alibi the losers have to of- Clinton diamond, on Tuesday, when fer in explanation is the absence of the Seaforth nine came over to try two of their regulars, Pickett and their luck with the Wearwell Hosiery Ross. These are two of their best nine, and same within a narrow mar- aud the alibi is reasonable. We gin of being white -washed, having would not try to belittle the good played the first seven innings with - work of the visitors, either, •for they out a runner crossing the home plate outplayed the homesters fairly both The eighth innings saved them from in field and at bat. the application of the brush, when Clinton had the edge in the first by some extra good hits and some two frames. went ll was first at `weakening in field work by the home bat and they went down 1-2-3, the team they accounted for four runs. first two being caught out and the At that the visitors played a good third out at first base. In their game, though clearly outclassed both second batting effort only one reach- in field and at bat. It was conceded ed first and was still there with to be one of the best exhibitions of three down. On the other hand lid - softball witnessed on the home did, mes, second man up, banged a homer. mend this season. Both batteries The visitors took the lead in the were strong, though Buchanan of the third when five runners crosed the visitors was derricked for the last but two in their turn. In the fifth two innings, McGregor relieving hire. Wearwell went one up, when the The left-hand hooks of the latter score stood 9-8. The eighth was were more puzzling for the Knitters bad period for the knitters,. the for a while at least. Burgess made a visitors going on a rampage and tal, sensational catch in left field which lying seven runs, following up with seemed an almost impossible chatted. three more in the ninth. Home runs Of the Knitters too much cannot were numerous, iHolmes "McDonald be said for the good work of the bat - and Hovey taking honors for the tery They were almost faultless, home team, and had the support of the fielders. Other .highlights were spectacular Livermore was right on the job for catching of flies by both sides. Mc- the difficult long shots and gathered Leod, while very fair on the wholes in everything coming within his gave a few .questionable rulings range. Pearson opened the home run which might not have had any sig- column on a long fly to centre field, Though nee in the final results. McDonald and Holmes following suil Thoudecisively defeated in this later, game the hosiery nine are ahead in Both teams were well supported. their group and will engage Sea Seaforth turned out strong and gave forth in the first of the play-offs on the boys good encouragement. The the local diamond on Tuesday even Wiearwells had good backing also Mg. - from the benches. - , Mitehell-Porterfield and Casey Seaforth --• Buchanan, McGregor, battery, 'McLaughlin, Hanson, Hor- and E. Rennie, battery; G. Rennie, mer, Leppard, C'olquhoun, Leppard, Muir, Wright, Burgess, Cudmore, Wright.. Tamen, Christlet. Clinton -McDonald and Pearson, 'Clinton --McDonald and Pearson: battery,. Hawkins, Elliot, Holmes, battery; Hawkins, Pickett, Kennedy, Gibbs, Hovey, Livermore, Kennedy. Hovey, Elliott, Holmes, • Livermore; McLeod and Rath. Gabbs. his day. -signed L. Kennedy ,� Umpires Clinton ---- DON'T FORGET FLOWER SHOW will hold its annual Flow, er Show next week, August 18th and' 19th. Although some towns have cancelled their Flower Shows, the officials of the Clinton Horticultural Society feel that the residents of Clinton have enough flowers to pro- vide an interesting display. Don't be faint-hearted, bring your flowers. There are many classes and you have a very good chance to win a prize.. A BUSINESS CHANGE The people of Clinton were very much surprised last week to hear rum•curs that Mr. J. P. Sheppard and Miss Kate, had sold their grocery business. Mr. Sheppard and Miss Kate have been in business together for over 24 years. They bought the• business on April 5411, 1908, from Tyndall and Carr who had recently purchased it from Mr. Thos. Beacom, Mr. Sheppard and Miss Kate had no intention of selling out as they love being among people. It MISS' force of circumstances which helped them to decide to sell their business- to usinessto Mr. Fred Muteh and his son, Will and Frank. Both Mr. Sheppard and' his sister, Miss Kate, are getting on in years and they feel now that they are free to do things that they didn't get time to do in the last twenty -five - years. They are quite confident that:- the hatthe Mutch Brothers will succeed In• the business and they sincerely wish them every success. Mr. Sheppard and Miss Kate are grateful for the patronage that Clinton has given' them and they hope that these same. people will still visit the old store. Mr. Sheppard had spent twenty- four years at the mill before he went into the .grocery business.. This makes 48 years of business on Albert street. He has seen many changes in the course of the years. They have made many friends through• their kindly disposition and it always• is a pleasure to talk to them. Frank and Will Mutch are popular Clinton boys and their friends wis1i then every success in their new un- dertaking. PROM OLD CLINTON BOY The following is a letter from Mr: Lack Kennedy of Toronto. It will prove of interest to those who knew the good old days of cricket. Dear Sirs,-. Sometime ago I saw an article in your paper with reference to the game of cricket. This was very in- teresting to me, as at one time, Olin-, ton had one of the beat Cricket teams in Canada. There were nine Cricket clubs, the outstanding cricketers being two men who lived in Bruce - field, by the name of Geo. Baird and Henry Cameron. S believe •Cameron• is still living in the city of Winnipeg, Baird being deceased. Another wonderful cricketer was a man by the name of John Lasham, who lived ill Londesboro. The late James Mc - Murchie was considered, without doubt, to be one ofothe best Bowlers in Canada. In .Clinton we also had the Rev. Frank Terry who coached' the Clinton team for two years. He also was considered, and is to this: day, to be one of the best cricketers' that Canada has ever known, The - late W'm. Jackson had a scrap book- ed all the old Cricket games played in Clinton, dating back, I am sure,. for 50 years. I think it would he in- teresting if Mrs. Jackson could locate. this book and have these cricket - games published along with your anti,. Cies of the early 90's. There are quite a number of older citizens, I am• sure, who would enjoy reading about these games, and it would bring back to their memory the names of old` cricketers, such as John Harland and' Edward Dinsley, and otherstoo num- erous "to mention, In the early days, we used to have for the'summer, the services for many games of Joe Clark now with the "Toronto Star.,, He was a magnifioient cricketer in: