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The Clinton News Record, 1930-10-30, Page 1The News -Record Est, 1878 WITH . WHICH IS INCORPORAT ED THE CLINTON NEW ERA NO. 2590—b2nd YEAR The New Era Est. 1865 CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1930 THE HOME PAPE Siamond -�a� aaerget j San 'V NEW 'UP-TO-DATE STYLES IN WHITE AND GREEN GOLD SETTINGS: THE DIAMONDS ARE GOOD .BLUE WiAITE STONES OF GOOD BRILLIANICY AND VERY MODERATELY PRICED, silsc a 5tcck of Yawl Wedding f incds to Li atck • I We�/ 1/ r`�- � ` ellua•i Jeweler and Optometrist Phone 174w and 174i 1 BUSINESS IS GOO 1 . to the High which we New Low which are by the buy- We Attribute this Quality Merchandise Carry, together with. Prices, Characteristics readily Appreciated ing public. COAT P:., e- IOE ONS ..„--,...-, Commencing Immediately we will Clear the Balance of our Stock of Coats at Prices which will appeal to most Thrifty Buyers. ` COLORS:- Black, Green, Brown and Sand. I GLOBE SPECIAL AT 59c These are in Pull -on -Style in SAND, MODE AND GREY. Generally Sold at 75c IRWR'$ " CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE " YOU'LL FIND HERE THE Ocrc�at YOU WANT IN THE STYLE YOt LIKa AT THE PRICE YOU WANT TO PAY Because we show, all the styles, in all the different -fabrics, in all the different grades, we feel sure that we can please you. Our unnsuai values will appeal to you. May we show them to you THE MORRISH CLOTHINt . CO. u A • SQUARE DEAL FOR EVERY MAN " 711E 11IARIeETS Wheat, 75c. Barley, le 40e. Os, at 32e to 33c. Butter, 28c to 30c. Eggs, 25c to 40c. Live Hogs, •s 10.25. E BRIDE'S REG. PTTON •I s. H. R. Sharp, received for the first time since her marriage at her home on Thursday afternoon. Mes. Sharp wore a very becoming gown of ashes of roses georgette, in new. 'draped effect, She was :assisted by Mrs. A. J. Holloway. Yellow and mauve and white 'Minns deoortited the drawing room while the tea room flowers were roses. Mrs. M. D. Me Taggart poured tea and others who assisted were lefes. F. A, Axon, ''Vers. GD Roberton and Mms. W. J. Stevenson. Little Miss Murry Sharp. opened the door to the visitors. PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST ' The Huron County Public Speak- ing Contest .will be held in the au,. ditarium of the • Clinton Collegiate Institute on .Saturday November lst at 1.30 p•m. This contest -is being held in con- junction with the annual egnvention of the Huron County Educational Association- of Trustees' and Rate- payers' for which an interesting pro- gramme has been arranged. All first prize winners at the Pub- lic Speaking 'Contest conducted at each School Fair in the County this year, are eligible to compete -and are expected to take part in this contest. This should prove a very interesting afternoon for all those who with to attend. DEATH OF FORMER CITIZEN • In Goderich Hospital on Monday, Oct, 27th; the death occurred of Mrs.. Sarah Cluff, widow of William Gauley, in her 89th year. The funeral took place from the home of her daughter, Mies. McGrat- ten, Goderich, at 1.30 p.ni., on Wed- nesday, Oet, 31, interment in Clinton cemetery. Mr's Gauley was born near Sea - forth, where her father, James Cluff, settled on a farm in McKil- lop township in 1883. She married William Gauley, blacksmith, who did business at Wnoxeter and later in Clinton. They had six children, of which four survive: Mrs. McGratten, Goderich; Mrs. Noble Lovett, Clin- ton; Mr, J. Robert Gauley, and Miss Adele Gauley, Toronto. One bre- thee, D. S. Cluffe, and one sister, Mrs, H. Kerr, are still living in To-' ronto. • ,Mrs, Gauley lived in Huron Coun- ty nearly all her life, and had a very large circle of friends who will learnt with regret of her passing, af- ter a brief illness. • COLLEGIATE FOOTBALL On Thursday last, in a Huron County League game on the local field Clinton Collegiate )team 'woir from Mitehell High school team, the score being 2-0. STUDENT APPRECIATED Mr. Roy Cooke, elderson of Mr. andMrs. W. W. Cooke of Clinton, who is preparing 'for the Baptist ministry, was the student pastor in charge of the Baptist church at months e xi the summer mo rz Sch erb x (luring- g x rete to andbefore leaving • to t o his b oe 1 vi f g t congregation studies in:Toronto the c a gxagat n presented hon with various, tokens of appreciation and words of good will. and good wishes. According to news items, from • Schreiber Mr. Cooke's ministrations - were very rnueh appreciated and he made many friends in the 'north country. LET US- TfN10Vi? . Occasionally subscribers 'complain that they do not receive their papers promptly and sometimes miss a copy.Everycopy of The News -Re - cord on our list goes out each h rs — day as regularly as the day conies around but occasionally, a .copy gets into a wrong mail boX or a wrong mail bag and goes astray. In such cases we should like the subscriber 'to notify us as gnickly as possible and we shall mail another copy. • It is the desire -.of The ; NewseRecord that -the paper should reach every subscriber juslt'as prohptly as pos- sibleafter it comes from the press. MEMORIAL IN GODERICR The Huron County Wier Veterans will gather at •Goderich this year on theundo Sunday, Nov. 9 thS ynear- est Armistice Day, for the annual observance of a memorial service. Last. year the gathering was held in Clinton when a very large number were present. This . year an invita- tion to hold the service in Goderich was received and unanimously ac- cepted by the veterans. It is ex- pected that a couple of bands will be in attendance and a prominent speaker will be present. The parade will form at 2.30 sharp, on South street, mareh to St. George's church, where the memorial service will commence at three o'clock. At the conclusion of this se'r'vice the parade will proceed to the • soldier's memorial in Court House Square, where a short service will be held. • - It is hoped all veterans in the county ..who can possibly attend will, be present, AMONG THE CHURCHES There will be a meeting of the Centre Huron Mlnisteriai Association at the Rectory next Monday morn- ing; at 10.30. An open meeting . of •the Clinton branch of the British and Foreign Bible Society will be held in Ontario Street church next Monday evening at 8 o'clock. The Rev. R. J. Bowen, F•R•G.S. will lecture on the Yu- kon, showing a number of fine slides, All welcome. An offering in aid of the Society will be re- ceived, The Local team journeyed to Sea - forth on Monday evening end won from the Collegiate team there by the same score, 2-0, which will be admitted to be a safe and sane score, neither too mncb nor too little. Campbell scored both tallies, one in the first half and one in the Iast. The teams at Scaforth were as fol- lows: Clinton—(Goal, Pickett; full- backe, Weston and Stock; halves, Armstrong, Mliddleton and Smith; outsides, Sims and Sterling; insides, Campbell and Carter; centre, for- ward, Ross Scaforth: Goal, Aberhart; full-` backs, Williams and Patrick; halves; Silas, Trott and Wlright; outsiders, Cardno and Habkirk; insides, John- ston and Cudnrore; centre, Rennie. 'Referee—ife. McKnight, Clinton. Clinton plays' at Exeter on Mon- day. DEATH OF C. M;ACGREGOR Death came very suddenly on Sun- day evening to Charles F. M. Mac- Gregor of Hullett, brother of Mrs. Farnham of Clinton. He had been in fairly good health but death came es he was resting on a couch after having a heart attack. He was in his 64th year. Mr. MacGregor died upon: the farm on ,which he was born, he having taken over the old farm some years ago. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel MacGregor, pion- eers of Hullett. and in 1889 graduate ed :From the Veterinary •College, To- ronto. For a time he practiced his profession at Brucefield before come in back to the old farm; He had shipped cattle for the United Fanners . for years and was well-known in all the - sur rounding conmunity,.and as he was ' of a genial ,disposition, was web - liked. ';Charlie MacGregor. was • a fine fellow, a very fine fellow, and I was ,shocker' when I heard of his death," remarked a nian who had known 'him in 'a business and social: way for years. Mr. 'MacGregor is- survived; by bis wife, who was formerly Miss Minni.e Spooner of Clinton, and one son,' Rees, who resides' at home but who' happened to be in Toronto at the time .of his father's death. Four sisters also survive Mrs. Farnham, '61 Clinton; Mrs, !Best of the west; Mrs, D. Pickett, Detroit and Mfrs. W. Seaman, Seaforth, Mr MacGregor was a member of ; mouton, musical members. A wel- come to all, The Girls' Club are having a Hal- lowe'en Promanade this evening, ing made in M'aitlandbank cemetery, Thursday,when prizes will be given Seaforth. i I• i !. " „i;,e, . for best costume, Baptist Chuerh Service on Sunday evening at 7 o'clock will be conducted by a supply from Toronto. Sunday school at 2.30. Week- night; services as usual. St. Paul's Church There will be a celebration of Holy Communion at 11 o'clock, r The preacher will be Rev. 1t 3. Bowen. The rector will preach at the evening service. The monthly meeting of the Lad- ies' Gnild will be held on Tuesday afternoon, November 4th. Presbyterian Church The minister's morning subject will be: "Love's Supreme Disclos- ure" Evening: "Love in Four Di- mensions." cions. Sunday school will meet at 10 The W, A, will meet in the lecture room on Wednesday afternoon, Nov, 5th at two o'clock, The monthly meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary will be held in the church on M'ond'ay evenng, November 3, at 8 o'clock, Wesley -Willis United' Church Rev. C. E. GIarke of North street United. church, Goderich will preach on Sunday morning, he and Rev. Mr. Hogg exchanging pulpits Tit the evening^Rev. Ma:. Hogg will take for his subject: "Religious Edu- cation.". The Young Peoples' Society will hold a Hallowe'en .social in the chinchhallthis evening. It is the plan during the fall and winter sea- son to have the 'Young Peoples' So- ciety and the.. Men's Club co-operate taking' altornate meetings, teen a month each, The W. A. will meet.to the church hall at two o'clock, on Wednesday afternoon, November 5th, • Ontario Street United Church Sunday moiling, Sacramental ser- vice, .Rev. Ie. G. Ferrill. will preach. Topic: "Christ the Alpha and Om- ega" . Sunday Scheel at 8.80. In the evening the work of the Bible Society will, be.presented: On Monday, the Y.P.L. meeting, The first round in Oretoziate Contest and an ,hour for slides .on the Bible, Society Work in -Canada. Organiza- tion o3 this important work. Tuesday, Evening, Nov. 4th, one of the Presbytery Missionary and.' Maintenance banquets and programs v411 be held.. . Dinner at 6 pen. Speaking by Rev. ,T • L. Davidson,. of India, and Rev. Wen. Pi1re" 0f Ed NEW TRAIN RUNNING The 'new electric -oil train on the L rdor-Wingharline hasbeen running n rumsing since Friday last coning it on time and filling the bill as well as eonld be, until yesterday. Yes- terday at noon an old steam engine brPin, oil pipe hav- ing' •ht the train an p g buret in the other engine The train was a little late but it is ex- pected the new train will be on a- gain today. The L. H. R B. line drifts pretty badlyin the winter but the author- ities • claim ,that the eleetrie-oil. driven engine will plow throughas well as the steam. ' LITTLE LOCALS' The Hospital Board will meet at 730 on TueSda Y evening, Nov 4th, in the board room of the town hall. The awnual • meeting of the Huron County. Trustees and Ratepayers' 'Association will be in the Collegiate auditorium on Saturday afternoon at half past one. Mrs. -G. Ii. Jefferson will be at home on Saturday afternoon, Nov. -1st, from four to six, when Mrs. Chas. E. Carbin will receive with her. Mayor Combe has beenindisposed the past week or so but it is hoped he will be able to attend the com- mittee meeting o1 the town council on Friday evening. Mrs. Farnham's room in the Public School was closed the first three days of the week owing to the death of her brother, Mr. C, F. M. Mac- Gregor of Hullett, Clinton Fire Brigade responded to the call for help from Bayfield Sun- day evening when it. residence in that village was destroyed by fire. The fire had got too much 'o£ a start before they arrived, however, ,SANDERS--+WITTS ' A quiet marriage was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Chas. Witte, Huron street, on 'Thursdey afternoon when their daughter, Miss Josephine, was united in marriage to 3& , S. al. Sanders of Exeter, Rev. C. E. Dorgan perforated the cere- mony. The bride looked charming in her 'handsome wedding gown and the house was beautifully decorated with Autumn flowers Almost immediately after the ceremony the bridal couple and the bride's parents drove to Exeter, where a reception was held at their• e'• lovely home for their immediate friends. Amongst those from a distance who were present for the reception were Messrs. J. and D, B. Sanders of London, brothers of the bridegroom. The members of the James street United church choir, of which Mr. Sanders is a member, at- tended the reception also, about six- ty in number. The bride is well-known in Clinton. where she has always resided, al- though for the past few years she has been in Exeter, while the bride- groom is a prominent business man in Exeter. Their friends both in Clinton and Exeter ' extend good wishes for n happy future. Constance United church, The Am - era' was held from his late home on Wednesday afternoon. interment be - HOL.MESVILLE Prior to their departure erne` the libene neighborhood •h orhood the friends ze• n b s "and enighbore of Mr. and Mis. Frank Lobb gathered et their home on Thursday evening last to spend a few'hors with them -and during the. eveningan anprectatrv eaddress 'waswere read to them, and They made the recipients of a very hand- some floor lamp.. The following ad- dress speaks for itself as tothe ie- gard in which the 'couple are held by their friends: "To Mr,- and. Mas. Frank Lobb: Dear Friends: We, your friends and neighbors of Ebenezer community, have assembled- here tonight .to en- joy a social hour together, before your departure from our midst. We didt w' thiso. ontunit it as's no wish ry n rap without in some way ex ressing to - n you the highest esteem in which you are held by us. We, ask you to ac- cepa this floor' lamp as a slight token of our regard for you, that it • may serve as a slight remembrance of the kindly relationship that has always existed between you and the people, of this community. We have always found,you to be good, kind neighbors, always ready to help in time of need, •We wish you health and happiness in your new hone, knowing that what is our loss is the gain of the community to which you ale mov- ing.i lc when the rays We would as q of this lamp pbrighten your home, that there mig`irt be a little spot of remembrance in your hearts for the people of Ebenezer. Our good wish- es go with you. Your friends and neighbors of Ebenezer." After the presentation the even- ing was spent in games and social chat, followed by refreshments, and the friends departed to their homes, having spent a most enjoyable ev- ening. Th Ladies' Aid of the United church intend holding a pie social and masquerade an Hallowe'en, Oct. 31st. AUBURN 112r, and Mrs. W. T. Riddell have returned front a trip to the west. Miss Anna Dobie, who is teaching school at Jamestown, was home ov- er the week -end. Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Munro mot- ored to London laseeFriday. ,Messrs. J. 3. Rob rtson and Nel- son Hill attended St. John's Lodge A.P. & A.M., London, last Friday evening; The Y.P.S. of Knox United church held a social evening last Tuesday evening in the basement. All report a good time. They are practising for a play to be put on the first week in December. iMr. John Roberton, who ntovecl to the village a short time ago, has put up a garage on bis property. M'r: A. M. Rice purchased a hew car this week, a Chrysler "75." LONDON ROAD The October meeting •of the Com - =inky Club . was held, at the home of . IVlrs. C. O'Brien. . Everyone pre- sent responded to the roll call with their favorite icing recipe. The top- ic took the form of each member giving the history of one of the staple groceries, which was indeed very interesting. One of the mem- bers while living in one of the southern states grew rice as a main crop and fed it to the fowl as we do wheat. :After the business part of the meeting the rest of the afternoon was spent in knitting and sewing' or •what eller• work the members brought of their own, The : Stanley ladies as- sisted the hostess to serve refresh- ments. The salad demonstration which should have . been given will take place at the November meet- ing, to be held at the home of Mis. 111. Wiltse. • Mr.-Franlc Moran, who has resid- er on this road for . the past two years, 'leaves this week for Montreal, from Which -port he will take a boat 'for his home in England. hiss Gladys Shipley' hes returned home after 'a .pleasant visit with Kirlcton friends. Mr. and Mrs, Norman lean u t R spent Sunday with friends in'Blgth. Mrs, Ellis, Aberdeen, South Da- kota , and Miss Margaret Murray;. Landon, have, been guests of their. sister, Mrs, Lindsay. BAYFIE'LD Mr. and Mrs. Frank Caineron. and three children, 1'Ir. Will Came- ron and Miss Mildred Cameron of De- troit spent the week -end with their sister, 1\tiss E. ,Cameron. Mr. and Mrs. George Whiteside of Guelph were the guests of Rev, and Mrs, F. II. Paull over the week -end. particulars are at hand at time of Visitors with Mks. 111. A. Edwards writ. in g over the week -end were Miss Rubie Mr C. Williams had the misfor- Fisher, Miss Barbara Pollock and tune to have his hand injured while Miss Madeline Scully of Kitchener' sawing wood the other day. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Howard eof Smith's Falls are visiting the forun- er's mother, Mrs. M, Fields. Rev. and Mrs. F. H, Paull attend- ed the Dominion Conference of the On Monday, October 20th, there A,Y.P,A. in London this week passed away at Flint, NTieb., a 1om- Miss Lucy Woods who was a dele- gate frau the Parish A.Y.1'.A. to er resident of Stanley in the person the Dominion Conference in London, of ye bins, Eliza Johnston, in her 75th returned home on Tuesday, having , year. Death came as a welcome re - also visited friends in Port Stanley ;lease, as she had been a sufferer for over the week -end. conte years from that dread disease, The residence of Mr. George Vires cancer, She -was born in Stanley, ton, Main street, was totally des- where most of her life was spent. troyed by fire on Sunday evening. , her maiden name being Eliza Hide - The cause of the fire is unknown, it eY• At the age of 5 years she was apparently started in the house as; taken into the home of the late th the inside of •the house was aflame ' and Mrs, David Armstrong with when it was noticed by his brother, i n arniage,e fomay-thde ree years ago home till her er Ed, Weston, who rias unable to cave ? Mr,Samuel Johnston. To them were anything on ncocuttt of the flames born a family of two sons and - two and smoke. Mr. and Km, ]0. C. Webb • daughters, David 'of Pilot Mound, who were tenants in the house lost avian., William of Flint, Mrs. Chester everything including a little dog punkin and Mies, John Reid, of Flint. wlnieh Mr. Webb had left locked in Der husband passed away twenty the house when he left for London years ago, since then she has made about tea time. When he left there her home with her daughters, who were only coals in the stove in the gave her loving care and did all that kitchen and everything else was al..could be clone for her comfort during h t gade came over but nothing• could be Ma's. Johnston was a woman of saved. lir. Weston also lost.furni- very cheerful disposition and her tare. Ile had a, very small amount kind and loving nature endeared her of insuranoo on the building so that _ to all with whom she came in eon. it is almost a total loss. Nlr. Webb tact. She was a :faithful and con - had no insurance en his house ' tistent member of the Varna Presby« fur- nishings. ; tenon church and her Christian faith 112x. and Mee. Vidor Burt clad bore her up through her trials and family spent the weekend with their suffering. The funeral was held on ed paa•ents, Mx. and Mee. W. T'. Baker. .Wednesday' from Varna United The following 'refers to the late church, Rev. service, , Poulter having Mrs David. Ramsay who had many charge of the service, The large warm friends in this vicinity: Sebrea crowd of sympathizing friends and MacPherson Ramsay was the tenth the beautiful floral tributes both child of the late Peter and Christy spoke of the high esteem in which Campbell MacPherson• She was the deceased was held. The pall - born in the township of Stanley near bearers were: Wm. Pollock, Alex Brueefieid,•Ontario, and was educated Connell, Wttt. Hart, Ralph Stephen- Mr the Bayfield Public School At son, Robt, McClinchey and Win Rev. G.' B. le. Hailock ' of Rochester, N, Y , and Rev, .. Herbert L. Troyer of Toronto, Ont,; .' officiating. Inter- mac' Inter - merit rat wasd r Mt. Hope Ceme- tery, n a n Cleveland The beautiful floral pieces and the many friends attending the funeral tributes of the high s were It a te4m in g which Ms's DavidRamsay va held. yt s ed. le on -beloved, 1 sleep on be ed see andtake p p> 'thy rest: Lay down thy head upon thy Saviour's breast; We love thee well, but Jesus loves thee best. Good night,, The Ladies Aid of St, Andrew's church are patting on a concert in the town hall on Wednesday evening, next. GODERICH TOWNSHIP isaround again --Mr. F.H.Powell a n a b v' e • gone somewhat • after having undergone a so serious operation in the Clinton Public Hospital. He is. feeling fine and :hopes to grow steadily bet- ter. Mr. W. H. Lobb of the Bayfield road, who was injured by a fall in. his own barn a fortnight ago, is still going cannily. He wrenched his back a bit and it will take a little time to effect a recovery. .Miss Helen Beacom of the Bay- field line, has been visiting at the home of Mrs. Frank Smith, fourth concession. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Dunbar and Mr. 112rs. of Sarnia,and M .and Tamil y Bob Dunbar and family of Lambeth, who have recently moved from Win- nipeg spent Sunday as guests of their cousins, Messrs. Arthur and Oliver Welsh. Mr. Albert Bond has disposed of his farm on the seventh concession to M'r. Ernest Townshend in ex- change for the farm on the Huron road, formerly known as the 'Rut- ledge property and will move there shortly. Mr. Frank Lobb and family are getting nicely settled in the new home recently built by Mr. W. H. Lobb. _ The many friends of Mr, James Switzer are pleased to hear that he is improvhtg and is able to be up and • around again. Mi s. Joy Snyder, who has been convalescing et the home of her sis- ter, Mrs. N. 3. Wilson of Sernia, for to her three weeks,returned the past hone on the Bayfielroad, last Sun- day. She is somewhat improved, her friends are glad to know, 112x. D. Reuger received word this week of the death of his brother, John Reuger of North Dakota. No STANLEY rrght in the house. Men hastened ' her ears of sufferin the scene and the Clinton Fire Bli- 1 ,, g' • the age of sixteen she went to. Ro- Dowson. cheater, N.Y., to visit her sister, 1 Catherine MacPherson, and tan years- later she married David Ram- s To this happy union were born ay. three children, John Alexander,' Christina Ethel and David James. Since July. 1926, Mrs. Ramsay had been in poor health and on Monday September 29, 1930, she passed to her Eternal Home at the age of 67. She leaves to 'mourn her loss her beloved and devoted husband with tvltom sbe had hoped to celebrate her golden wedding anniversary on June 8, 1931, and her three children, :john A. Ramsey of Rochester, N.Y., Mb's. G Edward Tietenberg of Cleveland, Ohio, and Dalid'• J. Ramsay of De- troit, Mich. One sister, Mrs; Chas. Williamson of Rochester, N.Y., also: survives. Afterthe death of Peter Mac- Pherson, Mis.. Christie NlaePhersou, married the late Thomas heard, Sr., therefore 1Vlies, • BankaY became the step -sister of..the late John and Wil- liam Heard of this village and of lefee, Martha Castle of the 'village. Tlis funeral services were conduct. - ed at her late 'home on Thursday, October 2i Reverend Wbn. Ilubbard, TUCKERSMMITII Tho Tuckersmith Ladies' Club will hold their closing meeting of the year at the home of Mrs. Frank Wafters, on November 5th. Elec- tion of. officers for the year 1931 will take placer All menrbees re- quested to be present, 13 JSSE SBANK OF NOVA SCOTIA: ROBBED 'YESTERDAY The ,Brussels branch of the Bank of Nova Scotia was robbed yesterday about .7,000 bung taken, The rob- bers walked into the bank about three o'clock, looked the door, forced' the three members of ,the staff and a customer who happened to be in, nito the vault, and cleaned tun gs They got out a side -dome walked across :the street to a waiting car and got clean away,' iLt is thought that the men knew the bank as they went -about the job as if they knew the premises,