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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1939-03-23, Page 4PAGE 4 THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD THURS., MARCH 23, 1939 .Cooper'sMarch Specials Good For Balance of the Month ROOM LOTS OF WALLPAPER CLEARING at SPECIAL PRICES Also Showing THE NEW PAPERS Which are Attractive and Lower Priced WINDOW SHADES Kraft 15c 1 Cream 49c Oil 85c SCRIM CURTAINS Pair 45e, 79c, 98c TABLE OILCLOTH NEW DESIGNS 45 inch 39c Yd. 45 inch 49c Yd. REXOLEUM MATS 18x36 Each 15c STAMPED, MATS In Colors HALF PRICE' KAYSER HOSE All New Shades PAIR 69c WEARWELL FASHIONED HOSE SPECIAL PR. 49c Ladies and Children's COTTON HOSE 15 and 25c Pr. TREAT THE BABY WITH iSOMETHING MOTH PROOF FROM OUR GARMENT BAGS BABY DEPARTMENT Large Size Each 15c on 2nd FLOOR A. T. COOPER Clinton :1/1•10.6A C-.r c-- You and Your Stomach Eat what you want, when you want. If it does not agree with you, use BISMA-REX In 3 minutes any disturbance will be corrected. It hasn't failed yet. 75c & $1.50 W.S. H HOLMES PHM. 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Learn about Mitis easy system without obligation, Simply write,for free folder. CA A SYSTEMS Dept. A. TORONTO, 9;, ONT. asseeseesasesaaeseeeereet tRee +HH stent l ! H e see tee at HHM Hi i fMtIHesa fete et s lettaef so ss f� t'?':f ti NOT A LUXURY.- -BUT UXURY—BUT A NECESSITY J OBITUARY Former Resident Dies Friends here have receivedword of the death of Selina Poulton, widow of John T. Carter, who passed -away at Midland on Wednesday, ' March 15th., at the age of 83 years. Mr. and Mrs. Carter were former residents of this district, having liv- ed at Blyth and also in Clinton some 70 years ago, where Mr. Carter, fol- lowed his trade of harness making. They later moved to Midland, Mrs. Carter is survived by one brother, T. J. Poulton of Cleveland, Ohio, who was present for the fun- eral theld service a ' at Midland. idlan . ' Due to the conditions of roads the re- mains were interred in a vault there, to be removed later for interment in Blyth Union Cemetery. Fred French, Winghani. Of the family of the late William and Mrs, Taylor, the elder, there were 'seven sons and one daughter. Five of the sons are still living, They are Israel, John and Louis, London, Jacob an Thom- as in Toronto. THOMAS K. MAIR Thomas Knox Mair, ,f.mi twenty years a resident o.t Clinton, died lata Friday 'night, at the home of his daughter, 'Mrs. Robert Fairseevioe, Londe -tholes with whom he had been., spending the winter. Mr. Mair was in his 86th year, Born at Brantford in December, 1$54, he was one of a family of seven sons and one. daughter of the. late William Mair and Jane. Knox. Fifty-eight years - ago, he marries; Jemima Brown and they farmed in Goderich township .before retiring from active work to take tip residence here. Mrs. Mair died in June of last year. Two sons predeceased their, parents, Kenneth who died' twenty years ago, and John who wasfatally injured in an accident at his farm last April. ' Surviving are two' sons, De. WiI- liam. Mair and David Mair, Detroit, Michigan;; ttyo daughters, Mrs. W. McDonald, Kintore and Mrs. Robert Fairservice, Londesboro, A brother, Walter Mair, Clinton, is the last surviving member of the family. There are four grandchildren, The funeral service was held at the home of his daughter,' Mrs. R. Pair'service on Monday afternoon, Rev, Gordon Peddie, minister- of Clinton Presbyterian. Church conduct- ing the services at the homeand graveside. There were many beauti- ful flowers attesting to the esteem in which Mr. Mair was held by his many friends. The pallbearers were: Will, Richard and Lewis Govier; Lynn and William Mair, of Brantford, and William Mair, of Hullett. Interment was made in Clinton cemetery.' THOMAS J. McNEIL Thomas J. McNeil died on Friday, March 17th, at his residence High Street in his 64th year after an i11- ness of a few weeks. T. J: McNeil was a son of Mrs, Ellen McNeil, Clinton, and the late Peter McNeil, He was born near Kincardine in February, 18'76. While quite young he came to CIihton and engaged in the occupation of cabinet making. For many years he was an employee of the Goderich Organ Co. and later Sherlock Manning Pianos Ltd., successors td the former comp- any, In 1899 he married Christina Cooper, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Cooper and sister of A. T. Cooper, by whom he was pre- deceased on August 26, 1919. On I July 1, 1920, he married Eliza Oake who survives to mourn his pa§sing There survive also two sons Murray Charles and Nellis Cooper McNeil in California, the former at Los Ang- eles and the. latter at Uplands; Its aged mother now in her 90's and one brother, Peter of Stratford, South Dakota, • The late Mr. McNeil was' Methodist later United in rel'gion, Liberal Reform in politics and was a Master Mason of Clinton Lodge A.F. & A,M°, No. 84. He served this community as public school trustee for a term of 10 years for the latter part of which period he was -chairman of the board. The funeral service Sunday after- noon was private, only the family and a number of intimate friends being present. The Masonic breth- ren rethren assembled at the lodge room at 2.00 p.m. and marched to the home, They then preceded the hearse to the cemetery, marching in precession through town and taking cars for the further distance. At the cemetery the full Masonic funeral service was given followings the church service bye Rev. A. Lane, Those taking part in the service were Postmaster F. B. Pennebalcer and Past D,D,G.M,'s G. H. Jefferson and H. E. Rorke. The pallbearers were E. A. Fines, H, P. Plumsteel, V. Falconer, J. L. Heard, J. W. Crich, F, Fingland, ii • e Charlotte M. Portous, Chicago, 3f widow of William Taylor, formerly is of Clinton, died at her ]tome Thurs- day and was buried in :Olinton ,, cemetery Sunday, The - remains were Keen your food fresh at accompanied from Chicago by Mr, and Mrs. Walter Taylor. A funeral all times. The cost is Small •3+ service was conducted by Rev. A. and you actually save ;i. Lane of Wesley -Willis United. Church ,$ at Bail and Zapfe's undertaking rooms. Interment in Clinton cetne- ; tery followed. Many beautiful floral' ,s tributes surrounded the casket; evid- Refrigerators ! encing ,the eeteene and affection of of rigerators Save $50 or more by buying now any one of these' ;€; brand new factory clearance models. NIRS. WILLIANI TAYLOR money with HURON FRUITGROWERS (Continued from 'page 1) also of Thornbury, who spoke of the activities of the Canadian Horticul- tural Council, Resolutions Passed As an outcome of these addresses the following resolutions were Pass- ed: First. ,Whereas there is no mar- ket.outlook for low grade apples in Ontario at present, and whereas an opening can; be found for them in the process of cider vinegar if placed on a competitive basis; be it resolved that this meeting go on record' as re- questing the Federal members for North and South Huron ridings to petition the government to have the excise tax on alcohol used in malting• synthetic vinegar increased from 27ee cents,, as at pe.esent, to $1.00 .per gallon, and thatthey solicit the as- sistance of the secretary of the Can - ashen Horticultural Council in pre- paring the brief, Second. ' Whereas the Huron County Fruitgrowers' real - the the necessity of • advertising in connection with apple marketing on account of competition of other fruits; be is resolved that this body is in favor of a compulsory medium of advertising Ontario apples on the basil of so much per -barrel or other. packing unit. .. Stewart Middleton, Goderich Township, gave a demon- stration of apple packing in box or hamper so that the package when opened offers the finest possible dis- play. The election of officers took place and the new officers are: Honorary president, R. McLaughlin, Brussels; ich Township, and J. R. Stirling, Bay- field; president, Mrs. D. A.. Sloan - Smith, Goderich Township; secretary - treasurer, J. C. Shearer, Clinton; vies president, R. J. McLane hlin, Brussels; directors, Clayton Laithwaite, D. J. Lassaline, Stewart Middleton, George Johnston, George Sowerby and Wes- ley Joynt, Lueknow, whose farm comprises 1,100 acres. This occasion was the first of the Alseociation's which to meetings theladies were a es invited and there were 15 who attend- ed. In numbers and enthusiasm the 1939 annual was admitted to be the best in the history of the Association, The afternoon attendance numbered '75. SUSAN BROWNETT There passed away at her home on Bayfield road on Sunday, March 12th, 1939, Susan Brownett, daugh- ter of the late Georgeand Mary Ann Brownett in her 79th year. Her pass- ing came very suddenly and without any lingering illness from a heart attack. The funeral service was held on Tuesday, March 14th. After a brief service at the hone, where a duet, "The land where we never grow old," was sung by Rev. Mr. Gale and Miss Gladys Gale, then proceeded to St. Alnclrew's United Church. Rev. R. M. Gale conducted the' service taking as his text, Revelation 2nd. chapter, 10th verse "Be thou faithful unto deal and I will give thee a crown of Life". Miss Brownett was a very devoted and interested member of church and all its organizations and will be greatly missed being se faith- ful in attendance, The pallbearers were Mr. Joe Riehardson, Mr. D. H. McNaughton, Mr. William Taylor, Ma Totn Reid, Mr. Elgin Porter and Mr. Peter McGee. ' Miss Brownett will be missed by her many friends in the community being a lifelong member and resident in her home on the Bayfield road. • VARNA Mrs. White and friend of Detroit, recent visitors. with Messrs Robert and Norman Campbell, Misd Norma Pickett of Clinton is spending a few days, the guest of her sister, Mrs, Murray, Miss Ida Reid of Detroit was house to visit her brother James, who is improving after a severe illness in Clinton Hospital. PORTER'S HILL On Tuesday evening, March 14 the Young People's Bible Class of Grace church held their first social evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Thos. Elliott. About 25 were present, Pro- gressive games were played and a social thne enjoyed, a geed, lunch was served. On Sunday, March 19 about 20 were present in this class, We un- derstand there is to be a social even- ing once a month. Mr. and Mrs, Fred Stirling and family are moving from the 4th eon; to the 6th con, to the farm owned by Alex Young. Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Oke are mov- ing from the highway to the Jas. Mc- Millan farm on the 6th con, Berniece Fuller who was operated on a couple of weeks ago for re- moval of appendix is home from God- erich hospital and making good re- covery. Her school pals showered her with letters while in the hospital - 32 letters corning one day. A great many are suffering from the flu. In one hone five are con- fined to bed while only two are on deck to care for the sick and do the chores. f'.ONST ANC+, The Constance S. School are hold- ing a social evening in the basement of. the' Church on Friday evening, a good program is being prepared, also lantern .slides, many friends in her home city., It is upward of 30 years since Mr. and Mrs, William Taylor lefthove whore they. spent the early portion of Chair married lives, They also lived at Walkerton for a short while. Mr. Taylor was buried have over two years ago. The pallbearers were W. T. Stevens, Frank Tyndall, J. H. Kerr and I3 E. Rorke. Friends proesenl for the; burial in addition to the im mediate family sof the departed • were Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. S. L, Taylor, Mr, aid Mps Vic- tor Scott, London, Mr. and Mrs, Wil. s Look' at these Money Saving Prices I (All machines fully guaranteed) Reg. $199.50 for $145.00: Reg.$ .50 for $ 279 $189.00 Reg. $299.50 for $199.50 EPPS SPORT SHOP Mr. and Mrs. Austin Dexter spent the weekend in Orangeville' with their daughter, Ethel. Misses Helen and Edith Britton motored to London. Mr. Archie Hog- garth returned home with them on Sa tnrday, Miss Edith Stewart spent the past two woolcs visiting at the home of Me. and Mrs. Austin Dexter:. Tho "Club of Progress" will meet an Friday evening, March 31st in the school house, a good program is be- ing arranged,. idsSetet " iteeste » tettlaWstetteseseseseeS±esis tetetteSas tbeelltd*Ie _ +4,a3*.. "E'_ a. Castle -McDougall A wedding of local interest was solemnized in the Temple Baptist Church, Toronto, on Wednesday, March 151h at six o'clock when Lil- ian Ross, daughter. of. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. McDougall of Mount Forest, was united in marriage to Herbert' Clifford Castle, only son of Mr. and Mrs. I-Ierbert Castle, Clinton, Rev. W. E. Ilodgson, pastor of the church, of- ficiating. The bride was becomingly attired in, a beige frock and coat with Japonica'. accessories and wore a 'cor-. sage of Talisman roses, She was at- tended by her sister, Miss Alma Mc- Dougall of Toronto, w h o wore Queen's blue with navy accessories and.a corsage of Johanna Hill roses. The bridegroom was supported by Mr. Harold Ellis of Kitchener. Fol- lowing' the wedding ceremony a buf- fet supper was served at the Royal York. On their return from a short wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. Castle will reside in Mount Forest. Owing to illness, Mr. and Mrs, H. Castle, parents of the bridegroom, were un- able to be present at the wedding, ASK FOR SHORT COURSES Stewart Proctor, president of the Belgrave Farmers' Club has sent in a request to agricultural represent- ative, James C. Shearer for short courses in agriculture and home economics to be held in January 1940 at Belgrave, To back up his invita- tion he sent along a list of prospec- tive students willing to attend,: 41 young men, and 21 young ladies. His request will' receive due consideration BAYJ JELD' Mrs, H. A. Stott returned, to her home in the village last week after havi g spent a couple of months in', Detroit. Mrs, J. A Ferguson, who spent three weeks with Mrs. K. Moorhouse in London, returned to her home in the village on Thursday of last week. Messrs Jim and Bill "Robinson re- turned to the village on Tuesday after having spent some time in Florida. The Parish of Bayfield was rep,: resented' at the A.Y.P.A. service in Clinton on Monday night by twenty one members; from Trinity Church and sixteen from St. James' Church, Middleton. This was the largest rep- resentation from 'any parish in :the Deanery. All report a most inspir- ing service followed by a most en- joyable social hoar. Mrs. N. W. Woods was hostess at a delightful St. Patrick's Tea held in her home on Friday last.,"in aid of Trinity Church Guild. .he rooms. were deeorated with shamrocks, harps and Irish scenes in keeping with the day, and Spring Flowers and pussy willows graced the tables. Tea tables were set in the dining -room- the ap- jl'ointments being else in keeping with the day. Members of the Guild as- sisted Mrs. Woods. On Thursday, March 16, the W. A. of Bayfield United Church held its annual Irish social. Although the in- fluenza epidemic - prevented many from attending, there Was, neverthe- less, a goodly turnout. Mus. Malone, W. A. President, was the chairman for the programme witch commenced with the singing of Irish and other old time melodies, Miss Gladys Gale accompanying.-Follouving this a few contests were enjoyed. The Reverend Mr. Gale delighted the audience with a brief address in keeping with the occasion, prior to the thief feature of the evening. This was the debate entitled, "Resolved That Love Has More Power Than Money in the World", with Miss Margaret Watson andt Mr. Robert Welshg u hoidin the upholding affirmative, Miss Ester MaeMath and Mr. George Eliott the negative. The four speakers afforded an (tour's fine entertainment at the end of which the three judges, the Misses Nr. Stirling, I. Kirk and D. Henderson, decorated in pink and white ani retired to comp to a decision. Dur - centred with the bride's three-tier rug the interval music was provided cake, Misses Audrey and- Evelyn by Mr. and Mrs. O. Walsh and Rob- ert. Miss Kirk, when announcing the Dunn -Elliott A pretty spring wedding took place at the homeof the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Elliott, Mitchell, when their eldest daughter, Eileen Ruth was united in marriage to Mx, Bert W. Dunn, soh of Mr. Albert Dunn and the late Mrs, Dunn, Bay- field. Rev. Levi Hussey of the United Church, Mitchell, officiated. The b}ide's father gave her in marriage and Mrs. Hingst of Mitchell played the wedding music. The pretty bride was gowned in floor length bridal pink silk georgette and carried pink and white carna- tions and sweet peas. Miss Doris Elliott, sister of the bride, as maid of honor wore a floor length gown of fushia taffetta and carried red carnations. Miss Jean Dunn, sister of the groom, as bridesmaid, wore a floor length gown of romantic blue georgette and carried pose carnations. Mr. John Watson performed the duties of groomsman. Church Burned in Mitchell Fire on Sunday destroyed 'Trinity Church, 1VXitelnell, and for a time threatened the nearby residence of Louis Reaney. The fire,which was first discovered about 9.30 aan., caus- ed a loss of between $16,000 and $20,- 000. 20;000. Insurance carried is said to Tv less than ono -third of the loss. The church was of red brick veneer with metallic' decorative sheets on the interior. This hampered the ef- forts of ;firemen, as thewood be- tween the brick and sheeting con- tinued to burn for hours. It was a stubborn blaze and iroittinued for eight hours. Firemen remained at the scene and were served hot cof- fee and sandwiches by the ladies of the community as they continued to fight the blaze. The church was located at the St. Andrew's anti Quebec street corner, one block off the main street, and was completed in June of 1897, under the sponsorship of Rev. J. Kerlin. It was opened on Sunday, December 12 of the same year by, Bishop Baldwin. The fire is believed to have been caused by an overheated Atrium. The caretaker had visited the church at about 7 can. to light the fires, leav- ing about an hour later. Mrs. George Seignor saw the stroke isstting from the building and raised the alarm,', but when firemen arrived they found the fire had made such headway that notenter building they could a rte the o bu 1 u ge- be- cause of stroke and flames. DAMAGE AT FOREST Christ Anglican Church, Forest, redecorated recently for the golden jubilee, was also heavily damaged by fire on Sunday when fire broke out in the basement. Principal loss to the church building itself was due to smoke. The fire started in a sbnilar manner to the Mitchell blaze, but damage by fire was confined to the basement. The auditorium and Sunday School was blackened with the stroke and it may be necessary to redecorate the entire building. HOCKEY PLAYER HURT • Clifford Logan, well-known Bel - grave youth, was seriously injured Thursday evening in the Wingham Arena during a hockey match played between Belgrave and Bluevdle. Logan, playing for Belgrave, was struck over the head by a hockey stick in . the hands of a Biuevale player and knocked to -the ice, suf- fering concussion and a fractured skull. W_ hether the blow from the stick or . the fall on the ice caused the fracture is not determined. Dr, William Connell, of 'Wingham, had the injured player rushed to the Toronto General Hospital. Following the ceremony guests to the number of forty sat down to a luncheon served at a table prettily Elliott, sister of the bride, Miss Norma Jackson, cousin of the bride and Miss Lillian Janes attended the guests. Later the bride and groom left, amid a shower of confetti, for Lon- don, Stratford, Monkton, and other points. For going away the bride chose a pretty navy sheer dress with navy wool coat, with hat and shoes to match. On their return they will re- side on the groonr;16 farm on the Bronson line. Guests were present from Toronto, London, Monkton„ Bayfield, Hills Green,- `Mafia and Mitchell, ('inlay-Jarrott A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized at the Manse in Kipper on Wednesday, March 15th, at 12,30 p.m., .when Annie E. Jarrott, daugh- ter of the late Mr. and Mrs, William J. Jarrott, was united in marriage to Harold N. Finlay, younger son of Mr, William Finlay and the late Mrs. Fin- Iay. The couple were unattended. The bride looked charming in a floor length dress of white crepe with satin and trimmings of quilting, a bandeau of orange blossoms and a corsage of valley Iillies and American beauty roses. The bride and groom Left later for a short honeymoon trip to Toronto and Hamilton, the bride donning a dress of Del Monte crepe with accessories to match, with a coat of black diagonal weave with blue grey fur collar, They will reside in Bay township. 'LONDON ROAD The London Road Community Club met at ,the "home of Mrs. Wm,'b'al- coner for their March meeting, Only a small attendance was present as many members have been ill. The roII call was ansivered by a use for newspapers. The chief business of the meeting was deciding and plan- ning for a social eveningto be held on Tuesday, April eleventh if satis- factory arrangeemnts can be made. Mrs. Geo. Falconer conducted -the programme which consisted of an Irish sing song and three interest- ing and original contests, Mrs. Frank Rathburn was pianist for the after- noon. The May meeting will be held at Mrs. Clegg's home. The roll call will .be answered by suggestions for home improvements 'and Mrs. Plum - steel is to be in charge of the pro granule. A. larger attendance is re- quested if possible. Mr. Mervyn Hanley has returned hone . from Clinton hospital, His neighbors wish hint a rapid and com- plete recovery, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rathburn spent last week with Mr: ; and Mrs. Geo. Falconer. conclusion, commended the debaters on the quality of their addresses and the manner in which they had been delivered, but stated 'that in number of points, the negative had the margin, A dainty and very accept- able lunch was passed around at the termination of which the national anthem was sung, and the c1 owd dis- persed. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Dunn Sr. and Master Teddy and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sparks attended the wedding of Mr. Bert Dunn Jr. to Miss Eileen Elliott of Mitchell on Wednesday last, What About the Gasoline Tax? The impending increase on the tax on gasoline is being drawn to the attention of readers through an ad- vertisement placed on behalf of the British American Oil Company Lim- ited. Promises with respect to the distribution of six million dollars in additional taxation are uncertain — the public eventually pays. As expressed by 111r. T. V, McAree in his "Circle Bar" Fourth Column, with respect to the proposed increase from G to 8 cents per gallon in gaso- line taxation, "The motorists feel it lacks the moral sanction of their own consent, and singles them out as a class, Nor does it distinguish be- tween the wealthy motorist and the man who uses his flivver to earn his daily bread. The more decrepit his car the more gas it is likely to con- sume'. "We suppose that in the case of every tax the government is trying to find the saturation point, to learn at just when the law of diminishing returns defeat the object of the tax increase. It is in the hands of the motorists to show the government that the point has been reached and passed, with another two cents a gallon on gasoline. The mot- orists have already done their share and a good ideal more than their share, in the matter of paying for the building and maintenance of highways. "We have no idea whether the tax is necessary; or whether it involves a breach of faith, or whether the government cannot raise the money it urgently requires in no fairer way. These will be things for the govern- ment to establish. All we suggest is that those who have their own reasons for objecting to the tax in most, cases the effective means in their own hands for resisting it." EARLY SPRING Jack Frost is faithful to his task. He's held the fort for many days; But Sol is peering o're the hills With all his warn and cheerful rays. St. Vincent Township Council has appointed its road superintendent as traffic inspector and will see that the usual heavy damage to roads by trucks will not prevail during the season when roads are soft, The brooks and rills Jack held so long With iron grasp and ruthless hand, Will soon be free to run again, As Sol returns to chest` the land, The 'birds have heard the call of spring; And from thesouth they seek a rest. The robin's here on joyful wing, ; ; , And soon he'll give us of his best. 4. B4 Lobb, Clinton, 0n5,