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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1931-11-05, Page 3TIIURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5,."1931: P108 CLIW1'ON NEWS -RECORD app a hogs; in the Cann and District. i RA.NBROOK ' The "Cranbrook Presbyterian Church was filled to capacity Sunday, the occasion beim; the anniversary. The •ehurch was decorated with, autumn flowees. Rev. W. Moore, B.A., of Brussels, was the special speaker and delivered fr<' ce- ful sermons, while special music was Supplied bythe choir, • • GODERICH; Contrary to the general belief that depression and unemployment increases' crime, fig- ures released by County Magistrate Reid for the foderal.year ending Sep- teneber 30 last, prove the contrary, In Huron County during this period, there were 394 ec'ivictions for of- fenses of all kinds as compared with 493 for the seine period a year ago. Summary convictions. were 287 as compared with 883, convictions for indictable offences 64 as ecampared with- 60, a slight increase, while the number of convictions in juvenile court decreasedfrom 50 to 43. There were but 37 convictions under the Liquor Control Act in this Canada Temperance Act county during the 12. months. The figures for a year ago are not 'available, • but it is known' a marked decrease had been recorded. The report was forwarded to Ottawa. • EXETER: There was a large at- tendance- at the installation of offi- eer's.: in the Odd Fellows Lodge here numerous visiting brethren attending The following were' installed, I.P.G. C. Haywood; N.G., W. Karnak; V:G., J. W, Batson; recording secretary, 13. A. Howard; financial secretary, H. Jennings; treasurer, E. M. Dig- nan; marshal, E. R. Hopper, conduc- tor, Joseph Kernak; outer guard, Leslie Robtertson; inner, guard, G. Johns; chaplain, T. Hicks; R.S.X. G., L. Day; L.S.N,G., William Sinus; 53.S.S., J- Stanlake; L.S:S., W. Mid- dleton, R.S.V.G., C. Snell;'I,.S.V.G., Hester Taylor. The installation was performed by D.D.G.M-, E. M. Dig- nan, with the assistance of his dis- trict cffiew's, E. R. Hopper, J. W. Batson, E. M. Quartos, Silas' Reed, Charles, Salter, C. Sweet and Asa Penhale. There were four presenta- tions of jewels. James Jewell was presented with one for 45 years; George Heaman, Toronto, received a 55.year jewel, while William Trent, of Sinicoe, and A. E. Puke, of London, received jewels for 50 and 45 years, respectively. At the conclus- ion of the installation services a banquet was given, Edward Howald acting as toastmaster. GODERICH: In the early hours of Friday morning a bright young wife and mother passed away in •the person of Nellie Ethel Morris, be.. loved wife of Edward L. Johnston, at the youthful age of twenty-four years. For the past four weeks Mrs. Johnston hie been ill with ty- phoid fever and for the last week has been in an unconseious condition passing away without regaining con) scicusness, in spite of every care and attention Mr. Johnston is at present quite ill with the same dis- ease. Mrs. Jchnaton was born in Colborne Township, in 1907, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Abner Mortis, now residing on Cambria • Road, 'Goderich. Six years ago she married Mr. Johnston and came . to i Goderich tc reside. -She reeeived!hei education in C'olabrnne Township schools and was identified with Vic- toria Street UnitedCh'urch- 'Bee sides •Be- sides hex• husband she leaves to mourn her early passing two lovely little, children, Douglas Lorne foni years, and Joyce Corline, about a year and a . half, for whom deep sym- pathy is felt in the. community. She is also survived by her father and mother, H$. and Mrs. Abner . Morris; two brothers, Charles Morris, De- treit, and Kenneth Morris, of Gode- rich, and four sisters, 'Mrs. Ander, son Mugford, Detroit;, Misees Lily, Charlotte and Mary :Morris of town. On account, of Mr. Johnston's ; ill- ness the funeral was a private, one, held on Sunday , afterncau. 'Inter- ment in Maitland Cemetery. EXETER; A meeting' .of ceesid- arable importance and rousingFen- thusiasn was held in the salesroom !of 'Sandy Elliott of those interested lin hockey. There were about twen- ty lovers 'er the game resent. The following officers were elected: Presi dent, J. A. Traquair; vice-president, l dandy • E'Iiiott; sectetatres-9reasurer, ''George Tracy; manager, Glare Pic- kard; executive, Dr. Dunlop, Dr, Fletcher, D. A. Gordon, Silas Reid, W. E. Middleton, E. R. Hopper. • H13N'SALL: A pretty wedding was solemnized at the Carmel Pres- byterian Church, Hensail, when Rev, J. E. 14IcIlrev, united in marriage, Olive, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Pollock, of the Goshen Line. to Victor Vanstone, son of Mr. and Mrs, Vanstone, of Owen Sound, The bride, becomingly gowned in brown beige crepe, with accessories to match, was attended by her sister, Miss Florence Pollock, while he bridegroom was supported by Mil- ton Pollock, Following the sere - many Mr. and Mrs. Vanstone left by Motor for London. where a wedding dinner Was served, after which they left for Detroit. • IGODERICH: A renuisitinn was reser; ed over long distance telepl, ,7e from the provincial emnloyment bur- eau, Stratford, fc,, 10 single men to go north to work on•the trans-Can- dda highway. Inasmuch as there are over 100 registered in Goderich the aider will not be difficult to fill. The Town Council has been pressing fee action in the matter of a emote from Goderich and as this is the first indication that any would be taken from here, it comes as welcome news EXETER: The death took place at his hone, lot 12, second conces, siert of Stephen, last Friday, of john Cecil Walker, age 48, The deceased, who had been ailing all summer, was taken with a turn for the worse in the morning previously, but seemwl to have recovered. Later, however, his condition became worse and his "•1fe summoned medical assistance. Mr. Walker passed away early on oo'ri- day. He is survived by his widow. formerly Ada Powe, and three chil- dren. Eileen. Alvin and Lloyd. Mr. Walker is else survived by his moth- er. Mrs. William Walker. of Exeter; two brothers, Albert and W. G. Wal- ker, both of North Rattleford, and one sister, Mrs. W. J. Ford, of Us - borne. The funeral took place on Sunday, with the Rev. D. McTavish Listen in on the'blue coal' hour 5,30 to 6.30 every Sun- day afternoon, over Station C.F.R.B., Toronto For over 50 years the Favorite D. L. & W. Scranton Anthracite, now trade marked blue for your protection ,.Now ---phone your deakr and order with•confldenee FOR 'SALE BY J. B. Mustard Coil Co Nisi NTOt4 }r srxec s FOR SALE BY W. J. Miller & Son CLINTON Cemetery. . Interment in the Exeter /''tars Selit• `Fromm' Huron's bond nee • EXETER„ Anniversary servicer, were celebrated in Main `Street Uni- ted- Church here on Sunday. ' The siieelal preacher for the day was Dr. Neil Lechie, of Motherwell. In the inorningi he; was assisted, by the Rev, Bernard Rhodes, B.A., pastor of 'Cao von .Presbyterian Church, Exeter, Special music for the day included a quartette by Silas Stanlake, 'James Francis, Frank Wildfong and .Gerald Sinner. The church was well filled for both services, Caven Presbyter- ian Church closing in the' morning and James Street United Church in the evening in honor of the ocea- sion. 'GODERIGII: -A gay HalIowe'en party was enjoyed' by the pupils of Centra) School on Friday afternoon! The school assembled in -Mee Shar- man, the principal`s -room, which wan made attractive end "spooky" with. its jack q'lanterns, witches, black cats, owls and bats placed here and there in the decorations of orange and biaclel the • work of . thee senior boys. A fine program was iivesent- ed. The pupils• of the primary (Miss Durnin's, room) ° performed: a flag drill. Miss Baillie's -; room contri- buted two choruses, Stories • were told by .Leah Griff, a senior, end Helen Holmes, a junior. Recitations were given by Marjeede Eastman Helen Mactwan and Glenna Johns- ton; piano solos rendered by hur- ray •Sheardown and Hazel Watts, and a vocal solo by Freda Barbour Six boys in Miss Ball's rc,nm sang a chorus. • GORRIE: Quite a . nu:niber at- tended the Young People's Society meeting, which was held in the school room of the United Church on Friday evening, when Lloyd -Ashton had charge. Prayer was taken ley Mr. Cook and the president. Miss Evelyn Dane had charge of the de. votional exercises, when the "I ams" of Christ .wore read. A splendid re- port of the Young. People's conven- tion which was held in Blyth was given by Miss Pauline Ashton. Miss Velma McCallum gave an instrumen- tal which was enjoyed. The topic for the evening, "What Should the Reading of Magazines Do For Me?" was ably taken by Clarence McCal- lum, after which followed a discus, cion as tq "Wlbat Magazines We Should Read:" this being led by the president. Following _the •business the meeting was closed with a hymn and prayer by Rev. ,,Butt, pastor. GODERICH: Reverently and with impressive ceremony the congrega- tion of St. George's Church paid fit ting tribute to the memory of the Late Archbishop Williams at a mem- orial service of Sunday. Venerable Archdeacon .7. B. Fotheringham, a former rector of St. George's, now of Toronto, preached both morning and evening. At the morning per - vice Holy Communion was celebrated by Rev. Canon Hill and the rector Rev. J. H. N. Mills. After the sing, ing of the processional hymn, :"For All the Saints," the eengregation• re. mained standing during the playing of "The Dead March in Saul" by the c'•ganist, Mr. J. B. Davies, GODERICH: At a meeting of the committee in charge of the ren. tennial celebration held sq'ne ,edea ago decided at a recent meeting to use $200 of the surplus left in the hands of the committee to furnish room in the new theepital wing, Messrs. J. B. Reynolds, G. L. Pal - sons and G. Williams were appoint- ed a committee to see about buying the furniture, DUNGANNON: The 'teen-age boys of the Township of Ashfield are to be congratulated upon then prowess as gardeners, as five of the seven prizes in the Colborne ante Ashfield Townships 'Garden Club contest were awarded to boys in veno tral Ashfield. This contest is epee - cored by the Huron County District Representative, Ian McLeod. Tom Anderson, Jr., won first prize and gets a free trip to the Royal Winter Fair at Toronto in December. El- mer Johnston won seeond; Clifford Blake fourth, Harold Webster fifth and James. Curran, seventh. In the contest there were sixteen gardens entered and these were judged dur- ing the growth season as well as it the exhibit of the produce at the School Fairs. • EXETER: The anniversary'\er- vices' of the Main Street United were held on Sunday, the Rev. Dr. Neil Leckie of Motherwell, president of Landon conference conducting the services. ..Special music was ren- dered by the choir with an added, at, traction. A male quartette coni - posed of Silas Stanlake, James Fran- cis, Frank Wildfong and • Gerald Skinner, gave selections. at '.'both morning and evening services. 'l'he speaker was assisted in the morning by the Rev, Bernard Rhodes1 B.A„ pastor of Caven .Presbyterian church Exeter,. who with his congregation worshipped at Main Street United. In his opening remarks he epoke of his associations with 'Main Street church in former -years and his hap/ piness in being able to be present on the anniversary day. Dr. Leckie's sermons were good practical die.. courses. He was greeted by largo. audiences. .Caven Presbytevian church, joined in the morning ser- vice. The Board made a request fon nine hundred dollars and the sum of Appreciated in West The •following letters have been of my land cost me -905.00 per sere, received from the west in acknow- ledgment of the ears of vegetables sent from Clinton and vicinity re- cently, They epeak for themselves., "Avonlea, 'Sask., Oct, 26th, 1381 Mr. C. J. Wallis, Clinton,. Ont., -- and as low as 95,00, all the same_. quality of land and I managed to geil it all paid -for; The nrachieery and buildings as well. Then came along these bad years and is we saved very' little • cash it soon ran out. My taxes" Dear Sir told one of our mein, are ($530.00) five hundred and thirty bers I, did not get a note out of that dollars on 960 acres of land. Thal wonderful, never -to -be -forgotten ear year I sold- a new loads of green you so kindly sent. us. So he said feed but have not threshed a bushel a letter sent to you would find one of grain of any kind, although 1 of those that had made it possible have enough stacked to thresh n for us to :receive such treats. So I in little fol chicken feed. That is a • my simple way wish to thank every big change from 1928, when we had one that had a fingerin it• All my 16000 bushels of wheat, '83000 of life I have given such things to my ;oats. You will readily understand neighbors as I;found they were with- why we are hard up now. 'And those out; but never did I think I should be who owe payments on land and ate. relvarded so when in need. It was er things are just that much worse sure', a surpitise. Those who :had the off. handling of the car` were there oh its arrival, which was suitable. Fv- I will tell you a little about .our en our member of Parliament, Mr. family. We have four girls and one E. Patterson, in his blue overalls, boy, The boy is sixteen year's,' the was as busy as the rest. • There roust girls are from fourteen 80 twenty have been about 300' families with smiling faces that day. I suppose you will wonder. Well,,1 am one of the oldest members of the United church here, I am a widow, have my name to a section of land and live in a $7,000 house and have burrit cow dirt all summer and have ' only been to church four times this\year. I have a 1928 model Ford car but no license. This, is the 3rd year of crop failure and have not threshed a sheaf.' I am supposed to be in luck because I need'nt buy hay as some of it was eutable, although about half of it is Russian thistle. There are scores that haven't even a thistle on their land. Those that had gardens were hailed out in the storm. I lost 25 windows and a granery"24x18 and others were as bad. I have been here 26 years and never saw its e- qual. Dear Sir, I am telling thi' so you will see bow bad we needed ,what you sent and how thankful we were that the good and loving Father puts it in the hearts of men' to do good. I remain, one of the 30e. Mrs. A. S. Watson, Barnsley House, one mile from WansIea," "Briercrest, Oct. 27th, 1931. Mr. 3. McQueen, Brueefield. Dear Friend: I have just found your address on a bag that I received from the car of fruit and vegetables shipped ti, Briererest and first of all wish to thank you very, very much. Indeed I am sure there are a lot of good people in the world yet, even though we are told, or sometimes hear, thne people aren't like they used to be, The potatoes and everything in the ear arrived in first class shape. Aa soon as Mr. Cree, our Minister, learned that the car had arrived b- called the board together from loth appointments, also the town council: with the three nearest rural caun- cillors, and formed a counnittee, the relief officer was there also. We unloaded'the ear and put everything in a vacant store, which was an ideal place. We put everything by itself, the fruit in jars was placed on the shelves, we had scales to weigh ort beans, vegetables and other thinge so that each man received the same amount. Those requiring the goods, came to the front door. We took a counter check book, listed the things that each one was in need of, his or- der was filled by those who were appointed as clerks and he would drive to the back door to get the load. Mr. Whittaker, who is our merchant, or one of them, took the orders. I happened to be appointed a floor boss. We even had two men to check the goods as they were loaded, There were between three and four hundred families who re- ceived goods from the can I assure you they were a pleased lot of pea. pi e. I would just like to tell you a few things aobut our country,. We are not discouraged xiith it yet, even though we have had three bad years, I came here 30 years ego last spring te. Saskatchewan, worked out one year north of Regina, the took t, homestead in 1902. have' been farm- ing ever since except for a short spell I would work out to get cash to start up in the early days. We had good crops, the most of those' years, of course expenses were high. We had all our buildings to bniid. machinery and land to pay for. Seine seven hundred and thirty nine dol- lars was received with more to hear from EXETER: Miss lidarg-met Johns, ,,nesein training at Victoria Hospital, London, who has been off on a six-noutlls' sick leave,' suffer, ing with neuritis, has sufficiently recovered sous to returnto her pos ition and reported'for duty Saturday night. GODERICH: The newwing to the Alexandria Marine and 'Genial Hospital was chened last week with appropriate ceremonies. Vice-Presi, dent Williame, The Rev. J. N. I3, Mills of St. George's church, and Airs. W. le. Horton officiated at the ceremony and athero spoke also on the history of hospital work in Gode, rich. after. He thought thee° wile more. tinct weightier reasons in .favor of it than {here were tin_aiest it. At one pencil of his life hegave r,. thought to,the hereafter. But when. the years increased and he began to think .of the natural end of this stage of life, he turned his thoughts. to the ,.great question. He then reached the independent conclusion that individual life continues through the change which eve call death.. 'He felt there was a central organizing core of life that went on and . on. That was his conclusion. We talked of it many times to, gether. "I remember several years ago some . one asking, what, m rey opin- ion, was the greatest thing that had occurred itt the last fifty years., 1 replied:: `Mr. Edison's conclusion that there is a future life for all of us. 'The person did not take inc seeiouely, but I still think eo. Call it 'religion or what you nice. Mr. Edison believed that the uni- verse was alive and that it was re, eponsive to a man's deepest neeess, ity. Itwas an intelligent and hope- ful religion if there ever was one, three years: One girl is teaching Mr. Edison went away expecting school, one keeping .house fon' her grand father, others are at hone. I cane here from Lampton County, near Bothwell, Ontario. It sure' Iooked geed to see the big pumpkins, squash and -other things, 'that we have not soon for s,, long. Beat of all to taste once again. the maple syrup. We had eaeh one bring a v` pint jar and in that way a lot .of the people got a taste of the 'syrup. Now once again 1 would thank you for your kindness and all the people of your district who bellied in filling the car for Briererest, and wish you all the best that this world can give to you. Yours sincerely, William T:Iillson and family, Briercrest, Sask." light„ not darkness. . His great ambition was to be of spine use in the world. All he dirt was for the public and he never did a harmful thing. He was so tho•, mighty great he did not know he wasg reat." Edison's Religion Few people knew the Iate Thomas Edison better than Henry Ford and there has been Hutch discussion as to Edison's religion, or whether he had any at all. Possibly there was a time when Edison did not believe in a hearafter but he changed from that view, from what Henry Ford says, Mr. Ford, in recent conversations with friends as to thoughts and char- acteristics of the late inventor says: "Mr. Edison believed in the here Page 3 Leather Made Front Skins of Catfish New Market in By-products Field' Found For Nova Scotia Catch Selling the skins for use in the manufacture of leather, a fisherman in Yarmouthcounty, u nt y, Nova Scotia, found a market this year for catfish, a variety of fish which fishermen. in his district had previously been unable to sell to advantage. The skins wore exported to a 'Uni- ted States firm: carrying on leathee manufacture and samples of the. finished product, soft and pliable and dyed in several colours, were stthse- quently received by the Doe -anion. Department cif Fisheries. The total' business done by the exporting 'fis'h- er'man was not large but it was sug- gestive of posibilities For the future. It did not involve the employment of any special pracesses by the fisher, man himself but simply the skinning' of the fish and the pickling of the• skins for several days prior to ship- ment. The skins brought about fife teen cents each. Fishing for catfish is not ordinar- ily carried en as a distinct operation• in Nova Scotia waters but catches Incidental to other fishing operations• are made of some parts of the pro-• vince. "The value of your telephone is just what you make it.'' "FHE few cents a day your telephone costs are no, measure of its value. 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